Ybor City - Hillsborough Community College

2010 Comprehensive Master Plan 

Ybor Campus

Hillsborough Community College: Ybor Campus 

Acknowledgements 

Hillsborough Community College would like to acknowledge everyone who has contributed their 

support and leadership in charting the future course of the Ybor City Campus through the 

completion of the 2010 Comprehensive Master Plan, including: 

Board of Trustees 

Mr. Rod Jurado– Chair 

Mr. Daniel M. Coton 

Mr. Andrew Graham – Vice Chair 

Mr. Randall Reid 

Ms. Nancy Watkins 

HCC Administration 

Dr. Gwendolyn Stephenson - HCC President 

Dr. Shawn Robinson - Campus President 

Ms. Barbara Larson – Chief Financial Officer 

Martha Kaye Koehler - College Attorney 

Robert Wolf - Senior Vice President, Operations 

David Cabeceiras – Director of Facilities Planning & Construction 

Ybor City Campus Faculty/Staff Representatives 

Dr. Shawn Robinson – Ybor City Campus President 

Dr. Linda Herlocker – Dean of Student Services 

Dr. Emery Alford – Dean of Academic Affairs 

Mr. Jack Evans – Dean of Technical Programs 

Mr. David Liller – Academic Assistant to the Campus President 

Mr. Ralph Waithe – Facilities Manager 

Ms. Mindy Neale – Campus Advisory Council 

Ms. Debra Magowood – Public Safety Lead Officer 

Campus Planning Team 

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Urban Studio Architects, Inc. 

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Table of Contents 

Executive Summary 

1.0 Project Overview................................................................................... 1 

1.1 Campus History.............................................................................................. 1 

1.2 Historic and Archeological Resources ............................................................... 1 

1.3 Campus Location............................................................................................ 1 

1.4 Vision and Mission of Hillsborough Community College ..................................... 2 

1.4.1 Vision 

1.4.2 Mission 

1.4.3 Goals 

1.5 Ybor City Campus Vision and Mission............................................................... 3 

1.5.1 Vision 

1.5.2 Mission 

2.0 Analysis of Existing Campus Conditions ................................................ 4 

2.1 Academic Programs and Enrollment................................................................. 4 

2.1.1 Academic Programs 

2.1.2 Enrollment 

2.2 Existing Community Context ........................................................................... 7 

2.2.1 Surrounding Community Context 

2.2.2 Surrounding Major Uses 

2.2.3 Regulatory Issues 

2.2.3.1 Jurisdiction 

2.2.3.2 Zoning 

2.2.3.3 Future Land Use 

2.2.3.4 Ybor City Development Corporation (YCDC) 

2.2.3.5 Ybor City Historic District and Barrio Latino Commission 

2.2.3.6 Urban Service Area 

2.2.3.7 Environmental 

2.2.3.8 Lease Agreements 

2.2.3.9 Florida Statute Requirements 

2.3 Campus Organization and Character.............................................................. 13 

2.3.1 Campus Plan 

2.3.2 Existing Buildings 

2.3.3 Recreation and Open Space 

2.3.4 Safety and Security 

2.3.5 Off-Campus Program Space 

2.4 Existing Infrastructure .................................................................................. 19 

2.4.1 Parking/Circulation 

2.4.1.1 Adjacent Roadways Level of Service (LOS) 

2.4.1.2 Internal Vehicular Circulation 

2.4.1.3 Parking 

2.4.1.4 Transit 

2.4.1.5 Pedestrian Facilities/Links 

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2.4.2 Stormwater 

2.4.3 Sanitary Sewer 

2.4.4 Water Infrastructure 

2.4.5 Electrical 

3.0 Future Campus Requirements.............................................................. 22 

3.1 Introduction................................................................................................. 22 

3.2 Environmental Scanning Introduction and Methodology .................................. 22 

3.3 Demographic Analysis................................................................................... 22 

3.3.1 Demographic Population Projections 

3.4 High School Graduation Data and Analysis ..................................................... 24 

3.4.1 State of Florida Policy Data 

3.5 Economic and Workforce Analysis ................................................................. 26 

3.6 Master Planning Implications Based on Environmental Scanning...................... 37 

3.7 Enrollment and Staffing Projections ............................................................... 37 

3.8 Space Needs and Campus Capacity ............................................................... 39 

3.9 Issues Identification for Master Plan .............................................................. 41 

3.9.1 Sustainability Initiatives 

3.9.2 Work Session with Campus Planning Committee 

3.9.2.1 Physical Campus Needs 

3.9.2.2 Academic Programming 

3.9.2.3 Safety and Security 

3.9.3 Campus-Wide Forum and Visioning Session 

3.9.4 Community Input 

4.0 Physical Master Plan ............................................................................ 48 

4.1 Design Context............................................................................................. 48 

4.1.1 2015 Program 

4.1.2 2020 Program 

4.2 Urban Design/Sustainability .......................................................................... 50 

4.2.1 Urban Design Elements 

4.2.2 Sustainability Elements 

4.3 Master Plan Phasing Options ......................................................................... 55 

4.3.1 Future Site Improvement Needs 

4.3.2 Future Campus Building Remodeling Needs 

4.3.3 Future Campus New Construction Needs 

4.3.4 Ten-Year Master Plan Projected Build Out 

4.3.4.1 Academic Building Phasing 

4.3.4.2 Infrastructure Phasing 

5.0 Sources ................................................................................................ 66 

Tables 

2.1.a HCC Ybor City Campus Headcount Totals 2004-2009 

2.1.b HCC Ybor City Campus Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Totals 2004-2009 

2.2.a Zoning Dimensional Regulations 

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2.4.a Parking Space Distributions by Type 

3.3.a Average Annual Percentage Change in population 

3.3.b Hillsborough County: Population Estimates and Projections 

3.4.a Number of Graduates in Hillsborough County 

3.4.b Projected High School Graduates to Attend HCC 

3.4.c High School and College Preparation Statistics 

3.5.a Industries Gaining the Most New Jobs 

3.5.b Business Services Occupations 

3.5.c Health Services Occupations 

3.5.d First Responder Occupations 

3.5.e Computer Related Occupations 

3.5.f Technical Occupations 

3.5.g Hospitality / Culinary Occupations 

3.5.h Education Occupations 

3.7.a Staffing from the Educational Plant Survey 

3.8.a HCC Ybor City Campus Space Allocation Comparisons using Florida Requirements 

3.9.a Community Leader Input for 2010 Master Plan Update 

4.4.a New Academic and Support Area Summary 2010-2015 

4.4.b Parking Area Summary 2010-2015 

Figures 

Figure 2.1.a Campus Maps 

Figure 2.3.a Ybor Building 

Figure 2.3.b Visual Arts Building 

Figure 2.3.c Library/Learning Resources Center Building 

Figure 2.3.d Public Service Technology Building 

Figure 2.3.f YCDC Building 

Figure 2.3.g Student Services Building 

Figure 2.3.h HCC Collaboration Zone 

Figure 2.4.a Pedestrian Crossing 

Figure 3.7.a Students Attending HCC Ybor by Zip Code 

Figure 3.9.a Performing Arts Building 

Figure 3.9.b City of Tampa Parking Garage 

Figure 3.9.c Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing on Palm Avenue 

Figure 3.9.d Campus View from Interstate 4 

Figure 3.9.e Community Meeting 

Figure 4.2.a Students in Alley (from east) 

Figure 4.2.b Students in Alley (from west) 

Figure 4.2.c Conceptual Crosswalk Improvements at 9 th Avenue and 15 th Street 

Figure 4.2.d Conceptual Identification Signage for Ybor City Campus 

Figure 4.2.e Conceptual Image for Pedestrian Area between Student Services and the Proposed 

S1 Parking Garage 

Maps 

Map 1-A 

Location Map 

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Map 2-A 

Map 2-B 

Map 2-C 

Map 2-D 

Map 2-E 

Map 2-F 

Map 4-A 

Map 4-B 

Map 4-C 

Map 4-D 

Map 4-E 

Map 4-F 

Map 4-G 

Map 4-H 

Map 4-I 

Map 4-J 

Surrounding Area Map 

Existing Conditions Campus Plan 

Existing Conditions Parking/Circulation 

Existing Conditions Stormwater 

Existing Conditions Sanitary Sewer 

Existing Conditions Water Infrastructure 

Ybor City Master Plan 

Master Plan Bird’s Eye View (Northeast View) 

Master Plan Bird’s Eye View (Northwest View) 

Master Plan Bird’s Eye View (Southeast View) 

Master Plan Bird’s Eye View (Southwest View) 

Proposed Conditions Campus Plan 

Proposed Conditions Parking/Circulation 

Proposed Conditions Stormwater 

Proposed Conditions Sanitary Sewer 

Proposed Conditions Water Infrastructure 

Appendices 

Appendix A – Existing Campus Building Footprints 

Appendix B – Community Meeting Notes 

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Executive Summary 

Purpose 

In the fall of 2009, Hillsborough Community College (HCC) initiated an update of the Ybor City 

Campus Master Plan. This Executive Summary provides an overview of the master planning 

process, identifies the campus’s future needs, and presents the conceptual master plan. 

Planning Process 

The master planning team has participated in an extensive planning process to understand existing 

conditions, identify future trends, and create alternative solutions to meet the anticipated needs. 

The Ybor City Campus Master Plan was created through the following processes. 

A. Existing Conditions Documentation 

The campus master plan update began with the collection and review of existing information 

relating to land use relationships, infrastructure availability, and physical environs. The conditions 

were documented in print, and will also be included within a geographic information system that 

will provide campus personnel with digital access to the files. 

B. Environmental Scanning 

Demographic and trends analyses were developed based upon on regional and statewide data for 

community colleges. Increasing regional population, increasing high school graduation rates and 

HCC’s enhanced recruitment strategies will continue to influence the future campus expansion 

needs. Based upon the environmental scan and the 2010 Educational Plant Survey, a five-year 

campus capital outlay full-time equivalent (COFTE) enrollment projection of 4,896, was identified 

and addressed during the design phase of the project. A ten-year projection was also developed 

using the historic growth trends for the college. This projection showed a total FTE of 6,899 by the 

year 2020. 

C. Campus Planning Team Participation 

In November 2009, a workshop was held with the Ybor City Campus Planning Team to discuss 

existing conditions and to identify physical and programmatic needs to be addressed during the 

master plan update. The input received during this meeting was incorporated into the existing 

conditions analysis of this report, and was utilized during the development of the physical master 

plan. 

In February 2010, a second meeting was held with the Campus Planning Team to discuss 

preliminary design concepts that had been developed. Input from this meeting was used to refine 

alternatives and a final master plan was developed. 

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D. Community Meeting 

In January 2010, a Community Meeting was held with representatives of the Ybor City Campus 

Planning Team, local community organizations, government officials, businesses and the general 

public. This meeting identified concerns to be addressed and opportunities to be explored. Input 

taken from the meeting was incorporated into the physical master plan. 

D. Master Plan Elements 

The proposed physical campus master plan has been developed and includes the following major 

design considerations: 

• Identify building program expansion to non-historic structures, new building locations, and 

program relocation options at Columbus Drive Special Services Center to determine a 

realistic maximum academic building program for current College acreage. 

• Identify HCC lands that currently are owned, but leased to other agencies. Identify 

potential lease agreement changes. 

• Design smaller, contextually sensitive buildings that will incorporate future campus growth 

within the vibrant Ybor City community. 

• Identify alternative funding for construction of structured parking and/or additional 

programmed square footage. 

• Identify important public realm improvements that will enhance campus identity and 

improve student / pedestrian safety. 

• Remodel/expansion of existing campus structures (non-historic) to maximize use of existing 

property. 

• Additional gateway entries discussed at each campus entry along with aggressive infill that 

will allow control of public edge are a possibility. 

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1.0 Project Overview 

1.1 Campus History 

The Florida Legislature created Hillsborough Community College (HCC) in 1968. HCC was the 

sixteenth community college of the original eighteen envisioned in the Legislature’s adoption of a 

state master plan in 1957 (Albertson and Waltenberg 1998). HCC’s first classes were held in the 

evenings at Hillsborough High School with a charter class of 1,625 students. 

In 1971 construction began on the Ybor City Campus on land transferred from the City of Tampa 

and the Urban Renewal Agency. This land was given transferred in three transactions to 

Hillsborough Community College in separate phases, and would eventually total nearly forty acres. 

Much of this land would eventually be leased out or transferred to other entities including the 

School District of Hillsborough County, Tampa Electric Company (TECO), and the City of Tampa. 

The Ybor City Campus is the home for the College’s fine and performing arts programs. The 

Performing Arts Building (YPAB) houses the Art Gallery, the Black Box Theatre and the main 

theatre, as well as classrooms for the music and theatre programs. The Visual Arts Building (YVAB 

provides studios for ceramics, photography, sculpture, printmaking, graphic arts, and 2-D and 3-D 

design. The dance studio is located on the second floor of the Childcare Development Center 

(YCDC). Each of these programs underscores the campus’s commitment to contribute to the rich 

and diverse cultural life of the community through high quality training, exhibitions and 

performances by acclaimed artists, HCC students and faculty. 

1.2 Historic and Archeological Resources 

The Ybor City area includes a local City of Tampa Historic District (1975), a National Historic 

District (1990), and a National Register District (1974). Portions of the HCC Ybor City Campus are 

located within each of these, though most of the campus itself has been constructed since the 

1970’s. The exception to this is the Child Development Center Building (1930), which is 

considered a contributing historic structure within the Historic District. The Administration and 

Faculty Support Building (1905) is the other historic building on campus, though it is not 

considered as a contributing structure. 

1.3 Campus Location 

The HCC Ybor Campus is located in Section 18, Township 29, Range 19 of Hillsborough County, 

just east of Downtown Tampa within historic Ybor City. Because of the urban nature of the 

location, the campus lacks clearly defined edges, but is generally bordered by 17 th Street to the 

east, 8 th Avenue to the south, Nuccio Parkway to the west, and Interstate 4 to the north. 

Map 1-A Location Map 

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1.4 Vision and Mission of Hillsborough Community College 

1.4.1 Vision 

Hillsborough Community College will deliver education of the highest standards enabling a diverse 

community of lifelong learners to achieve their maximum potential in a global society. 

1.4.2 Mission 

Hillsborough Community College, a public, comprehensive institution of higher education, 

empowers students to excel through its superior teaching and service in an innovative learning 

environment. 

1.4.3 Goals 

Hillsborough Community College highly values the following core concepts: 

1. Advance student success through a focus on the achievement of learning outcomes for all 

students with the active involvement of all employees. 

2. Foster partnerships with the local and global communities to position the College as a 

premier educational institution for college transfer, career workforce and economic 

development, lifelong learning, and community initiatives. 

3. Enhance access, flexibility and responsiveness to meet the changing educational needs of 

the students and the community. 

4. Provide the necessary human, financial, physical, and technological resources to ensure a 

high quality learning environment and an efficient organization. 

5. Promote an institutional culture that values the individual; fosters diversity; and encourages 

professional development, action, creativity, and risk taking. 

6. Continuously improve programs and services through a systematic and ongoing process of 

strategic planning, assessment, and review in which a “culture of evidence” guides our 

direction. 

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1.5 Ybor City Campus Vision and Mission 

1.5.1 Vision 

The Ybor City Campus of Hillsborough Community College aims to provide a high-quality learning 

environment in a culturally and artistically rich atmosphere, which reflects the ambiance of 

Tampa’s Historic Landmark District. 

1.5.2 Mission 

The principal commitment of Hillsborough Community College’s Ybor Campus is the provision of 

access to high quality college preparatory, college parallel, technical and pre-professional programs 

in an atmosphere that supports achievement, values diversity, and is committed to equity and 

fairness. 

Ybor Campus’s fine and performing arts programs underscore the campus’s commitment to 

contribute to the rich and diverse cultural life of our community through high quality training, 

exhibitions and performances by acclaimed artists, HCC students and faculty. 

Ybor Campus recognizes that a commitment to open access requires an investment in facilities, 

services and programs that support student success. 

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2.0 Analysis of Existing Campus Conditions 

2.1 Academic Programs and Enrollment 

2.1.1 Academic Programs 

The Ybor City Campus provides comprehensive programs for 

students seeking to: 

1. Transfer to an upper-division institution through the 

Associate in Arts degree; 

2. Directly enter the workplace with an Associate in 

Science degree; 

3. Obtain a certificate indicative of competence in a 

particular field as part of either continuing workforce 

education or post-secondary adult vocational 

instruction; 

4. Continue their education supportive of personal growth; 

5. Enroll for credit course work as a non-degree seeking 

student; and 

6. Enroll as a transient student while being enrolled 

primarily at another institution. 

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed primarily to 

meet the requirements for a student to transfer to the upper 

division level of a college or university to pursue a Bachelor’s 

Figure 2.1.a: Campus Maps - Newly 

installed campus maps assist students and 

visitors in locating campus buildings. 

degree in a liberal arts or science discipline. These degrees require completion of 36 general 

education credits and at least 24 elective credits, for a total of 60 credit hours. The A.A. allows 

students the significant freedom in choosing elective courses in pursuit of their degree. 

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree requires 60 credit hours and are designed to prepare 

students for employment. Students that have earned an A.S. or A.A.S degree may be able to 

transfer some of their credits to a senior institution, if a four-year degree is pursued. Florida public 

universities now accept seven A.S. degrees to transfer to programs to their institutions. These 

include Hospitality and Tourism Management, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering 

Technology, Nursing, Business Administration, Radiography and Criminal Justice. 

In addition to the general transfer degree, the campus offers intensive Associate of Applied 

Science (A.A.S.) degrees, awarded to students who complete a two-year curriculum designed for 

direct entry into the job market. 

The general education requirements for A.A.S. degrees comprise 21 of the 60 credits needed for 

graduation. The remaining courses in an A.A.S. program focus on the areas of knowledge and 

acquisition of skills needed to enter a chosen occupational field. 

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A. Associate in Science 

The main goal of the Associate in Science Program is to be responsive to the needs of the 

workforce. As a result, the Associate in Science Program offers a wide variety of technical degree 

and certificate programs. The A.S. is designed to serve local workforce needs, and new 

programming is typically developed to respond to local market need and/or the Florida Agency for 

Workforce Innovation’s Regional Targeted Occupational List, which is published annually. If a 

program is proposed that is not on the list, an individual campus must complete a study 

documenting a need. 

At the HCC Ybor City Campus, there are several unique programs administered within the 

Associate in Science Department. These programs include the following: 

- Criminal Justice Technology (AS & AAS) 

- Fire Science Technology (AS & AAS) 

- Early Childhood Management (AS & AAS) 

- Computer Programming (AS & AAS) 

- Paralegal Studies (AS & AAS) 

- Business Administration (AS & AAS) 

- Office Systems Technology (AS & AAS) 

Most of the classes within the program are concentrated in the Child Development Center and the 

Public Service Technology Building. The Fire Academy is now located at the new Columbus Drive 

Special Purpose Center, which was purchased in 2006. This facility also houses several technical 

programs. Space throughout the campus remains at a premium which could limit program delivery 

in the future. 

B. Associate in Arts 

The Ybor City Campus of Hillsborough Community College aims to provide a high-quality learning 

environment in a culturally and artistically rich atmosphere that reflects the ambiance of Tampa’s 

Historic Landmark District. 

The principal commitment of Hillsborough Community College’s Ybor City Campus is the provision 

of access to high quality college preparatory, college parallel, technical and pre-professional 

programs in an atmosphere that supports achievement, values diversity, and is committed to 

equity and fairness. The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree program is designed primarily to meet the 

requirements for a student to transfer to the upper division level of a college or university to 

continue to work toward a bachelor’s degree. 

The Associate in Arts Program also includes a variety of degree programs though the focus on the 

Arts is apparent. The AA Degrees offered at the Ybor City Campus, are as follows: 

- Art 

- Dance 

- Dramatic Arts 

- Graphic Design 

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- Mass Communications 

- Music 

The AA program has experienced rapid and significant enrollment growth in the past five years. 

The Administration stated that the classroom space utilization is at maximum capacity during the 

prime hours and that additional classes have been scheduled in the late afternoons and on 

weekends to accommodate the needs. 

2.1.2 Enrollment 

Student enrollment at the community college level is at least in part a function of the prevailing 

economic conditions, and therefore it is quite common to have fluctuations from one year to 

another. However, the continued growth of Hillsborough County, and increased reliance on 

continuing education, is likely to continue to increase enrollment for HCC in the coming years. The 

current space limitations at Ybor City Campus have limited its ability to absorb large increases in 

students, but it can conversely be expected that any increase in instructional space will have an 

accompanying increase in enrollment. 

Over the last five years, there has been some significant fluctuation in the headcount at the Ybor 

City Campus. The 2009 HCC Factbook, published by the HCC Institutional Research Group, 

includes detailed information on enrollment over the last five years. The Ybor City Campus 

headcount is shown in Table 2.1.a below. 

Table 2.1.a : HCC Ybor City Campus Headcount Totals 2004-2009 

Type 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 

Credit 9,991 55.6% 9,521 64.4% 9,242 64.8% 9,918 65.7% 11,376 69.8% 

Noncredit 

6,892 38.4% 4,629 31.3% 3,994 28.0% 4,347 28.8% 4,043 24.8% 

Rec. & 

Leisure 

1,081 6.0% 641 4.3% 1,034 7.2% 833 5.5% 877 5.4% 

Total 17,964 100% 14,791 100% 14,270 100% 15,098 100% 16,296 100% 

Source: HCC Factbook 2009 

As the table illustrates, the overall headcount dropped significantly from the 2004-2005 numbers, 

and has been recovering some of that loss each year since. As the headcount has begun to rise 

again, the proportion of students in credit courses has increased over those that are in non-credit 

programs. 

The Full Time Equivalent (FTE) trends over the last five years have also tracked along with those 

of overall headcount, with a decrease experienced in the 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008, 

followed by an increase in the 2008-2009 academic year. This information is shown in Table 2.1.b 

below. 

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Table 2.1.b: HCC Ybor City Campus Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Totals 2004-2009 

Type 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 

Credit 2,997.1 80.0 % 2,773.7 81.4 % 2641.7 81.3 % 2,746.9 83.3 % 3,141.8 82.7 

Noncredit 

750.7 20.0 % 634.3 18.6 % 609.5 18.7 % 549.3 16.7 % 657.3 17.3 % 

Total 3,747.7 100% 3,408.1 100% 3,251.1 100% 3,296.2 100% 3,799.1 100% 


While there has been some fluctuation, discussions with campus administration confirm that the 

increase in FTE and student enrollment has been significant in recent years. In addition, 

enrollments are expected to spike further in the short term as continued poor economic conditions 

and a lack of available employment opportunities will continue to increase the number of students. 

2.2 Existing Community Context 

HCC Ybor City Campus is primarily located between 9 th Avenue and 11 th Avenue in the northern 

portion of Ybor City. Much of the surrounding area is architecturally reflective of Tampa’s past, 

particularly the period between 1886-1940, when the area was a major center for cigar 

manufacturing. Ybor City’s proximity to Downtown Tampa and the Channel District have made it a 

major attractor for redevelopment activities, and since the completion of the last Master Plan in 

2005, there has been a significant amount of redevelopment which has greatly altered the built 

environment in and around the campus. 

The redevelopment of Ybor City, The Channel District, and Downtown has slowed in recent years, 

but the long term expectation is that the area will continue to grow and redevelop, changing the 

dynamics and needs of the community. The HCC Ybor City Campus is uniquely located within the 

core of this redeveloping urban neighborhood, and the campus will continue to be affected both 

geographically and programmatically by the shifting demographics and built environment of its 

surrounding environs. This Master Plan attempts to look at the surrounding community holistically, 

and this section discusses both uses immediately adjacent to the HCC Ybor City Campus, as well as 

those directly driving the economic and residential growth engines in the larger surrounding area. 

2.2.1 Surrounding Community Context 

A. Ybor City 

Even amid the regulatory restrictions that accompany its designation as a Historic District, Ybor 

City has seen significant redevelopment, and will continue to benefit from the larger population 

shift to established neighborhoods occurring within the urban core of Tampa. Much of the central 

portion of the community was designated a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) in 1988, but 

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redevelopment activity remained minimal until the mid 1990’s. Since then, the area has 

experienced resurgence in residential, office, and commercial projects. 

B. The Channel District 

The Channel District was historically an important piece of the Port of Tampa’s success. The 

District was largely populated with warehouses and commercial enterprises that specifically 

catered to the needs of general cargo shipping. However, containerized shipping changed the 

dynamics of the Port, and soon much of the activity became mechanized and moved south to 

larger facilities on the Port. The Channel District spent much of the 1980’s and 1990’s in decline, 

but this trend has begun to change in dramatic fashion, and the District is at the center of the new 

residential renaissance occurring in the urban core. 

In 2004, the area was designated a CRA, and shortly thereafter experienced an increase in 

developer interest in the area. In 2006 a Strategic Action Plan was adopted by the City which 

outlined specific urban design and infrastructure improvements needed to continue the 

transformation of the neighborhood. 

C. Tampa Central Business District 

Downtown Tampa is located immediately to the west of the Ybor City area, and covers over 750 

acres. The current inventory of space within downtown includes eighty-six (86) buildings and 

nearly eight (8) million square feet of office space. Over 51,000 people work downtown; and 

although there is still limited residential development, the CDB is now home to nearly 2000 

residents. Downtown is also home to the Tampa Convention Center, which has an estimated 

600,000 square feet of exhibition space. The increased interested in residential development within 

the Downtown, as with the Channel District and Ybor City is expected to continue as economic 

conditions improve. 

2.2.2 Surrounding Major Uses 

In this section, specific major uses both within Ybor City and the surrounding communities will be 

summarized. 

A. Centro Ybor 

This retail center utilizes both new and historical buildings, and totals over 210,000 square feet of 

retail space/office. It is located immediately south of the HCC Ybor City Campus, with 9 th Avenue 

to the north, 17 th Street to the east, 5 th Avenue to the south, and 15 th Street to the west. Recent 

renovations to the complex have reduced the number of theatre screens in exchange for the 

development of several office spaces. 

B. Port of Tampa 

The Port of Tampa lies to the south of the Ybor City area and represents one of the largest 

economic engines and employers in the region. There are over 22,000 employees that work at the 

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Port, which covers over 5,000 acres. The Port is also becoming a major location for the cruise 

industry, serving over 800,000 passengers annually. 

C. Centennial Park 

The ±1.21 acre park is bordered by 8 th Avenue to the south, 9 th Avenue to the north, 18 th Street to 

the west, and 19 th Street to the east. It was named in 1986 in commemoration of Ybor City’s 

Centennial anniversary. The park is one of the few public park spaces within the dense historic 

district. The park hosts events throughout the year, including a weekly market; and recently was 

the subject of a significant renovation. 

D. Channelside Development 

The Channelside Development is a 230,000 square-foot complex immediately adjacent to the 

Tampa Port Authority’s Garrison Seaport Center Cruise Terminal. It was opened in 2000, and it 

houses a mix of uses including retail, dining, and entertainment. Channelside is served by the 

TECO Line Streetcar System, and is expected to grow in importance with the completion of the 

Channel District’s residential redevelopment projects. 

E. Tampa Convention Center 

The Tampa Convention Center is located in the southwest corner of the Downtown peninsula. It 

contains approximately 600,000 square feet of exhibition space, including a 200,000 square foot 

exhibition hall. 

F. St. Pete Times Forum 

The St. Pete Times Forum is a state of the art facility located in the southernmost corner of the 

Channel District. It hosts over 150 events annually, and can accommodate 19,500 spectators for 

National Hockey League games, and 21,500 for concerts and other events. 

2.2.3 Regulatory Issues 

The land use regulations currently in place on the HCC Ybor City Campus are reflective of the 

Campus’ location and surrounding uses, as well as the status of the campus as a public institution. 

Both the Zoning and Future Land Use designations allow for a reasonable degree of flexibility in 

development, and encourage future development to strengthen a dense urban campus; sensitive 

to the historic assets and fabric of the surrounding historic area. 

The regulatory framework affecting HCC Ybor City also includes various local/national historic 

district designations, including the National Register of Historic Places, and the National Historic 

Landmark boundaries. However, the local Barrio Latino Commission is given the power to control 

uses and architecture within the Ybor City area. The Campus Administration has recently agreed to 

meet all Ybor City (YC) zoning guidelines and to submit all future projects to the Barrio Latino 

Commission (BLC) for review. 

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2.2.3.1 Jurisdiction 

The Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus is located within the City of Tampa. The 

City’s Land Development Coordination office oversees the Zoning on the parcel, and the joint 

Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission regulates Future Land Use. The 

Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission regulates any wetland impacts on the 

campus. 

2.2.3.2 Zoning 

Ybor City has a series of specific Zoning designations that encourage a development pattern, which 

is sensitive to the historic context of the area. There are nine Ybor City (YC) districts, of which the 

HCC Ybor City Campus contains four (4). The following descriptions are directly from the Tampa 

City Code of Ordinances. 

• YC-1 Central Commercial Core 

This sub-district comprises the cultural, social, shopping and service heart of the Ybor City 

Historic District. The regulations are intended to preserve and enhance its tourist, cultural, 

and economic functions by preserving its rich mixture of land uses, relatively modest 

intensity of development, low-rise structures and distinctive architecture 

The portion of the HCC Ybor City Campus currently within this sub-district is the surface 

parking lot currently located at the northwest corner of 8 th Avenue and 15 th Street. 

• YC-3 Hillsborough Community College 

This sub-district comprises land devoted and designated for development as part of the 

Hillsborough Community College and supporting related uses. 

This zoning sub-district primarily covers the western half of the campus, west of 15 th Street 

and north of 9 th Avenue. 

• YC-4 Mixed-Use Redevelopment 

Comprises mainly vacant land designated for neighborhood redevelopment which will 

support and enhance the tourist, cultural and economic functions of the Ybor City district, 

providing an urban mixed use core coincident to the revitalization of the district’s 

commercial core. 

This zoning sub-district covers much of the campus development along 9 th avenue east of 

15 th Street. 

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• YC-6 Community Commercial 

This sub district comprises land devoted to general and intensive commercial uses located 

on the southern fringe of the historic district and which will provide a transition to the 

industrial uses south of the historic district 

This zoning sub-district covers much of the campus associated with the purchase of the 

HCC Collaboration Zone building (f.k.a. Heidt) located on the northwest corner of 15 th 

Street and 5 th Avenue. 

Width 

(ft.) 

2.2.3.3 Future Land Use 

Table 2.2.a: Zoning Dimensional Regulations 

Lot Size 

Required Yards 

Area 

(sq.ft.) 

There are three Future Land Use designations that cover the HCC Ybor City Campus. These 

are the Residential 50 (R-50), the Community Mixed-Use 35 (CMU-35), and Urban Mixed 

Use-60 (UMU-60). Descriptions of these land use categories are below. 

• Residential-50 (R-50) 

Front 

(ft,) 

Side 

(ft.) 

Rear 

(ft.) 

Max. 

Density 

(FAR) 

Max 

Height (ft) 

YC-1 20 1,900 0 0 0 3.25 45 

YC-3 70 6,650 0 0 0 2.0 45 4 

YC-4 17 1,600 0 0 0 2.0 2 45 

YC-6 30 2,850 0 0 0 1.5 2,7 60 

Source: Tampa Code of Ordinances 

2-The Max. F.A.R. applies to all uses, except single-family and multifamily dwellings. In addition to the maximum F.A.R.s set forth in this 

table, floor area ratios shall not exceed those prescribed in the Tampa Comprehensive Plan. The maximum allowable density is 

governed by the Tampa Comprehensive Plan in conjunction with the minimum lot size of the applicable zoning district. Bonus densities 

established in the comprehensive plan may be considered subject to site plan review. 

4- Antennas, as an accessory use, may exceed the maximum permitted height, up to a maximum combined building and antenna height 

of one hundred (100) feet, provided that for every one (1) foot of height above forty-five (45) feet, all yards, as they relate to such use, 

shall be increased by one (1) foot. 

7- Residential uses are prohibited on property designated an industrial land use category according to the Tampa Comprehensive 

Plan. 

Permitted Uses – 

Single family detached, semi-detached attached and multi-family residential, 

neighborhood commercial and low medium intensity office uses. 

Density/Intensity – 

This category allows a maximum of 50 dwelling units per acre (with bonus 

performance standards) or 1.0 FAR for office and .5 for neighborhood commercial 

uses. 

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• Community Mixed-Use-35 (CMU-35) 


Single family detached, semi-detached, attached and multi-family residential; 

neighborhood and general commercial; and low to medium intensity office uses. 


This category allows for a maximum of 35 dwelling units with applicable 

performance standards. A maximum of 2.0 FAR is allowed for commercial and 

office uses under this designation within the Ybor City Historic District. 

• Urban Mixed Use-60 (UMU-60) 


Single family, multi-family residential, low to high intensity office uses, general and 

intensive commercial uses and mixed use developments. 


This category allows for a maximum of 60 dwelling units per acre with applicable 

performance standards met. A maximum FAR of 3.25 can be considered for office 

and commercial uses within the Ybor City Historic District. 

• Community Commercial-35 (CC-35) 


Residential, low to medium-high intensity offices, general and intensive commercial 

uses. 

Density/Intensity– 

This category allows for a maximum of 35 dwelling units per acre with applicable 

performance standards met. A maximum FAR of 2.0 can be reached with 

performance standards met. 

2.2.3.4 Ybor City Development Corporation (YCDC) 

The Ybor City Development Corporation was formed in 1988 to direct and promote the 

redevelopment of the Ybor City Area. HCC has a seat on the YCDC Board of Directors. 

2.2.3.5 Ybor City Historic District & Barrio Latino Commission 

The Barrio Latino Commission is charged with preserving the architectural integrity of the City of 

Tampa’s Ybor City Historic District. In July 2009 code changes were submitted under Section 27- 

177(a)(l)(c) that would require all new development undertaken by HCC within the Local Historic 

District to comply with the Barrio Latino’s (BLC) exterior form and appearance requirements and 

design manual for the Ybor City Historic District. Once adopted, these new code provisions will 

require all new development to undertake the Certificate of Appropriateness process. 

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2.2.3.6 Urban Service Area 

HCC Ybor City Campus is located within the Urban Service Area, which was established in 1993 by 

the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners. This boundary is designed to direct capital 

spending by local government, and to encourage a higher-density land use pattern that will allow 

for the more efficient and affordable provision of public services (utilities, transit, schools etc.). 

The entire City of Tampa is located within the Urban Service Area. 

2.2.3.7 Environmental 

HCC Facilities Staff did not identify any environmental concerns on the Ybor City Campus. 

2.2.3.8 Lease Agreements 

The School District of Hillsborough County (SDHC) currently has a lease agreement on the parcels 

in the northwest corner of the HCC Ybor City Campus. The parcels affected by the agreement are 

those immediately to the west of the Student Services Building and include the surface parking lot 

and building at the Velasco Center. The lease agreements are for ninety-nine (99) years, and were 

last renewed in the year 1990. 

2.2.3.9 Florida Statute Requirements 

Florida Statutes 1013.31 requires that an Educational Plant Survey be completed at least every five 

years in order to help in formulating plans for housing of future educational programs. The only 

means by which PECO funding can be received by a community college is if the money requested 

correlates to a project outlined in the Educational Plant Survey recommendations. 

2.3 Campus Organization and Character 

2.3.1 Campus Plan 

The Ybor City Campus encompasses approximately 15.06 acres in the Ybor City area, including the 

land currently leased to the School District of Hillsborough County. The campus contains nine (9) 

buildings totaling approximately 398,442 gross square feet. When it was established, over forty 

acres of land were transferred over to HCC for the campus. However, during the subsequent 

years of slow growth much of that land was leased or sold, leaving the current campus constrained 

for geographic expansion. 

2.3.2 Existing Buildings 

The nine (9) buildings that currently make up the Ybor City Campus are as follows: 

Building 201 – Ybor Building 

Building 202 – Performing Arts Building 

Building 203 – Visual Arts Building 

Building 204 – Library/Learning Resources Center 

Building 205 – Public Service Technology Building 

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Building 206 – Faculty Building 

Building 207 – Administration/Faculty Support 

Building 208 – Childcare Development Center 

Building 209 – Student Services Building 

A tenth building, the recently acquired HCC Collaboration Zone (HCZ) is identified within the 

context of the Ybor City Master Plan. 

The Ybor Building (201) is a three-story structure 

containing over 44,256 square feet. The first floor of 

the building includes dining facilities, Student 

Government Association (SGA) offices and the office of 

the Campus President. On the second floor, the 

building includes general classrooms as well as science 

and chemistry lab facilities. On the third floor, the 

building houses three computer labs, a math lab and 

offices. 

Figure 2.3.a: The Ybor Building (YBOR) houses campus 

administration and classroom space 

The Performing Arts Building (202) contains approximately 

46,822 square feet and is the location of the only performing arts 

auditorium in the HCC system. The building also includes 

general classroom space catering to the performing arts, and is 

home to the HCC Ybor Art Gallery. Since 2005, the building has 

undergone major renovation and expansion which added over 

21,000 sq.ft. of floor area. 

The Visual Arts Building (203) contains approximately 14,785 

square feet and is home to the Visual Arts Program. The 

building is a two-story structure, with the first floor containing 

sculpture and ceramics lab rooms and the second floor 

containing darkrooms and laboratories for photography, as well 

as computer graphics. 

Figure 2.3.b: YPAB Building 

–YPAB contains the 

performing arts programs. 

Figure 2.3.b: The Performing Arts Building 

(YPAB) 

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The Library/Learning Resources Center Building 

(204) contains approximately 58,803 square feet of 

space in four stories. The building is a multi-purpose 

facility, and includes general classroom space, 

Student Services, as well as traditional library space. 

In addition, the campus security office will be 

moving to the building. The first floor contains 

offices, the College’s Computer facility. The second 

floor contains library materials, including books and 

periodical collections. The third floor houses 

classroom and office space, and the fourth floor 

contain predominately offices. 

Figure 2.3.c: The Library/Learning Resources Center (YLRC) 

(YLRC) contains the Campus Library, classrooms and offices. 

The Public Service Technology Building (205) 

is the largest building on campus, with 

approximately 81,688 square feet in three 

stories. The building is home to all the police 

and fire training programs at Ybor City 

Campus. The first floor includes general 

classroom space, a fitness center, a law 

enforcement lab and office space. The second 

floor includes classroom space and the crime 

lab. The third floor contains a mock 

courtroom, general classroom space, and the 

correctional officer interview lab. 

Figure 2.3.d: The Public Service Technology Building (YPST) 

houses the public safety programs. 

The Faculty Building (206) is a two-story structure with approximately 23,382 square feet. The 

building serves as a center for faculty offices on campus. This building also includes offices for 

some student support service programs. 

The Administration/Faculty Support (207) building is a three-story structure with approximately 

20,864 square feet. The building is almost primarily office space for administration and faculty. 

The Childcare Development Center (208) is a twostory 

structure with approximately 14,653 square 

feet of space. The first floor of the building 

contains the Child Development Center, which 

serves as a full service daycare center for the 

children of students attending Hillsborough 

Community College. The second floor contains a 

large dance studio space for the Dance Program 

and general classroom space. For security 

reasons the Childcare Development Center does 

Figure 2.3.f: The Child Development Center Building - (YCDC) 

Building is a historic building that has been renovated for 

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not share access with the dance studios and classrooms on the second floor. 

The Student Services Building (209) is completed open, containing 

43,438 square feet of space and housing Student Services 

functions. 

Figure 2.3.g: The Student Services 

Building will open in Summer 2010 

The HCC Collaboration Zone (HCZ) is a four-story 

structure with approximately 51,357 square feet of 

space. The building, formerly owned by Heidt & 

Associates, was purchased by Hillsborough 

Community College in December of 2009. Once 

renovated, the building will be administered through 

the Ybor City Campus, though most of the 

programmed use is anticipated for District 

Administrative functions. 

2.3.3 Recreation and Open Space 

Figure 2.3.h: The HCC Collaboration Zone (HCZ) is located in a 

building purchased in 2009; the HCZ will be utilized for Districtwide 

functions. 

The HCC Ybor City Campus and the surrounding community are largely urban, and there is little in 

the form of active green space within the immediate area. However, the City of Tampa’s 

Centennial Park is located within a short distance, and the campus itself has an open air plaza at 

the corner of Palm Avenue and 15 th Street. 

2.3.4 Safety and Security 

The campus is monitored by security during operating hours, and closed circuit cameras are used 

to monitor the campus. Staff reported that the landscaped plazas on campus are locked at night. 

During discussions, HCC Ybor City Campus Staff primarily focused on pedestrian safety throughout 

the campus. These issues concerned both the fact that several public streets must be crossed in 

order to traverse campus, and the issues with dark areas between the campus and the City of 

Tampa Garage facility in the southeast corner of Nuccio Parkway and Palm Avenue, which is the 

primary facility for student parking. Staff noted that there were escorts available for students who 

park in the garage, but the issue was still somewhat of a concern. Another issue discussed by 

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staff was the perception held by many in the community that crime is a major problem within Ybor 

City. 

2.3.5 Off-Campus Program Space 

Ybor City Campus Training Center 

(Special Purpose Center on East Columbus Drive) 

HCC Ybor City Campus manages several programs at the Special Purpose Center which was 

purchased in 2007. This location currently houses facilities that are used by Fire Science 

Technology and Criminal Justice Technology Programs. 

The Training Center is managed by the Ybor City Campus, but is assigned its own FTE and has a 

separate Master Plan that was completed in 2007 and its update is not part of this master plan. 

There are currently two buildings that make up the Center. These are the Workforce Building, 

which contains 48,996 square feet, the Service Building, which contains 11,810 square feet, and 

the Fire Training Simulator which contains 3,013 square feet. It is important to note, as discussed 

in more detail elsewhere in this plan document, that since the Campus will not meet 2015 program 

needs with the property currently available, that an option for moving the current Public Service 

building educational uses to the Columbus Drive facility should be seriously considered to free up 

substantial academic space at the core campus for other educational programming needs. See 

Figure 2.3.i below, which shows the master plan for the Campus Training Center that was 

completed in 2007. 

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Figure 2.3.i: Ybor City Campus Training Center Master Plan (2007) 

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2.4 Existing Infrastructure 

This section covers the transportation system on and off of HCC Ybor City Campus, as well as 

current infrastructure related to stormwater, sanitary sewer, potable water, chilled water and 

communications. 

2.4.1 Parking/Circulation 

The HCC Ybor City Campus is nearly exclusively a commuter campus and much like the other HCC 

campuses currently suffers from a significant shortage of parking. However, once parked its 

compact size makes it easily walkable, and there are several apartment buildings within the area 

that could be utilized by students. Public transportation connections do exist within the 

surrounding area. 

2.4.1.1 Adjacent Roadways Level of Service (LOS) 

The HCC Ybor City Campus lies within a grid road system that continues through Ybor City. The 

Major roads that serve the campus are 15 th Street, Avenida Republica De Cuba, 9 th Avenue, Palm 

Avenue, and Nuccio Parkway. Currently the City of Tampa keeps traffic count and Level of Service 

(LOS) information on the following roads: 

• Nuccio Parkway (15 th Street. to Palm Avenue) – LOS A 

• Nuccio Parkway (Palm Avenue to 7 th Avenue) – LOS A 

• Palm Avenue (Nebraska to 15 th Street) – LOS A 

• Palm Avenue (15 th Street to 22 nd Street) – LOS B 

2.4.1.2 Internal Vehicular Circulation 

Access to the Ybor City Campus is easy, and the surrounding grid street system allows for good 

vehicular circulation around campus. 

2.4.1.3 Parking 

The status of the campus as a commuter facility has meant that there has been a large allocation 

of land to serve the auto-orientation of the student body. There are several surface parking lots 

which are for faculty and staff, and the students have free access to the Palm Avenue Fernando 

Noriega Parking Garage nearby. In all, there are 1,137 parking spaces available for the Ybor 

Campus. Table 2.4.a below summarizes their distribution. 

Table 2.4.a: Parking Space Distribution by 

Type 

Parking Space Type Number of Spaces 

Student 955 

Staff and Faculty 155 

ADA 27 

Total 1,137 

Source: HCC Facilities 

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2.4.1.4 Transit 

The proximity of the HCC Ybor City Campus to Downtown and the Marion Transit Station allows for 

easy access to HART bus routes from campus. The routes that serve the campus are Route 5, 

Route 12, Route 9, and Route 18. The campus is also within close proximity to the TECOLine 

Streetcar on 8 th Avenue, which makes the Ybor City Campus the only one with any rail 

accessibility. 

2.4.1.5 Pedestrian Facilities/Links 

The grid street pattern surrounding HCC Ybor City Campus 

makes it easily traversed by foot. Sidewalks exist on both 

sides of all right-of-ways, and the right of way is fairly narrow 

throughout, making crossing streets on pedestrian walks 

easy. 

There currently are striped pedestrian crossings at the 

signalized intersection at Palm Avenue and 15 th Street and a 

mid-block crossing between 15 th Street and Republica de 

Cuba (14 th Street) that is frequently utilized by students 

moving between the north and south sides of the campus. 

See Map 2-C Existing Conditions Parking/Circulation 

2.4.2 Stormwater 

Figure 2.4.a: Pedestrian crossing at 9 th Avenue 

and 15 th Street 

Most of the campus area is within a stormwater basin commonly known as Central Ybor outfall. 

13 th Street and 17 th Street on the east and west; and 8th and 12th avenues on the north-south 

bound the City stormwater management system for the campus. There is a portion of the 

campus west of 13 th Street that belongs to a different basin named the Nuccio outfall. The 

Central Ybor basin extends well north of Interstate-4. This basin is defined as those areas that 

are drained via a trunk line running north-south under 15 th and 16 th Streets. At Interstate-4 the 

trunk consists of double 54-inch pipes. As it runs south the pipe size increases. The trunk system 

outfalls directly into the Ybor channel. South of 3 rd Avenue to the outfall the system consists of 

two 5' x 6' box culverts. This stormwater system was reconstructed during construction for I-4. 

The City has indicated that the trunk system is generally considered adequate and since a high 

proportion of the Ybor City area is already impervious, that additional development is unlikely to 

greatly increase run off. It is thus unlikely that future additions to campus would require any 

downstream stormwater drainage construction. 

Since 2005, the City has replaced the 42-inch pipes on 15 th Street, from Palm Av. To 7 th 

Avenue with 72-inch pipes which addressed the small surge charging problems that occur 

approximately twice a year in the area. 

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The City also indicated that the area within the delineated Ybor City Community Redevelopment 

Area is exempt from the city's stormwater treatment and attenuation requirements. Since the 

area outfalls directly into the Bay, there is no requirement for attenuation by the Southwest 

Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). SWFWMD may require treatment volume for 

new developments. 

See Map 2-D Existing Conditions Stormwater 

2.4.3 Sanitary Sewer 

The original sanitary sewer system in the Ybor City area was built of terracotta or vitrified clay and 

dates back to the turn of the century. The entire system in this area is gravity fed and there are 

no force mains serving Ybor City. The only new lines constructed in recent decades have been 

added along Palm Avenue in the early 1970's when the Ybor City Campus was built. These 

newer lines consist of 8 inch vitrified clay pipe. Although vitrified clay pipe is no longer widely 

used, the City indicated that tapping into the existing pipes as well as joining existing VCP to 

PVC pipe is routine. The City also indicated that development of additional classroom capacity 

is unlikely to add significantly to the existing demand on the system and that the existing 

system is working fine. 

See Map 2-E Existing Conditions Sanitary Sewer 

2.4.4 Water Infrastructure 

Palm Avenue currently has an 8-inch water main on each side of the road. A 20-inch water main 

is located under 13 th Street, and a 12-inch water main is located under 14 th Street. Each northsouth 

street in Ybor City has a water main with the vast majority of these mains being 8 inches 

or larger. Water pressure in the currently low-rise buildings of Ybor City has, according to Tampa 

Public Works personnel, never been known to be a problem. In view of the ample capacity of the 

water supply network in the area, water supply to any likely future commercial, residential and 

institutional development would not be a problem. 

See Map 2-F Existing Conditions Water Infrastructure 

2.4.5 Electrical 

Electrical power to most of Ybor City is supplied by the Tampa Electric Co. via the 11 th Avenue 

substation located at 11 th Avenue and 28 th Street Substation grids are interconnected with the 

campus area receiving power via the 14 th Street system originating at 14 th Street and 26 th 

Avenue, far north of Interstate-4. Local electrical transmission in Ybor City is primarily overhead, 

with some underground facilities along 7 th Avenue and Palm Avenue. 

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INTERSTATE 275 

YBOR CITY 

2010 CAMPUS 

MASTER PLAN 

UPDATE 

INTERSTATE 4 

INTERSTATE 275 

LEE ROY SELMON EXPWY 

ADAMO DR 

LEGEND 

CAMPUS BOUNDARY 

CHANNEL DISTRICT CRA 

DOWNTOWN CRA 

YBOR CRA 

YBOR HISTORIC DISTRICT 

SURROUNDING AREA MAP 

YBOR CHANNEL 

NORTH 

HILLSBOROUGH RIVER 

0 600' 1200' 2400' 

1"=1200 FEET 

AERIAL FLOWN JANUARY 2009 



JUNE 2010 

MAP 2-A

YBOR CITY 

2010 CAMPUS 

MASTER PLAN 

UPDATE 

12TH AVE 

203 

SDHC 

202 

207 

NUCCIO PKWY 

JOINT USE 

CITY OF 

TAMPA 

AND HCC 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

N 13TH ST 

209 

CUBAN 

CLUB 

9TH AVE 

YBOR SQUARE 


PALM AVE 

208 

204 

201 

206 

7TH AVE 

N 15TH ST 

8TH AVE 

205 

CENTRO YBOR 

205 

N 17TH ST 

LEGEND 

CAMPUS AREA 

STUDENT USE CAMPUS 

BUILDINGS 

OTHER CAMPUS BUILDINGS 

SURROUNDING BUILDINGS 

STORMWATER PONDS 

BUILDING KEY 

201- YADM, ADMINISTRATION 

202- YPAB, PERFORMING ARTS 

203- YVAB, VISUAL ARTS 

204- YLRC, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER 

205- YPST, PUBLIC SERVICE TECHNOLOGY 

206- YFAC, FACULTY 

207- YASP, ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY 

SUPPORT 

208- YCDC, CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT 

CENTER 

209- STUDENT SERVICES 

SDHC- VELASCO BUILDING: SCHOOL DISTRICT 

OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 

HCZ- HCC COLLABORATION ZONE 

EXISTING CONDITIONS 

CAMPUS PLAN 

6TH AVE 

HCZ 

CITY OF TAMPA 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

NORTH 

0 125' 250' 500' 

1"=250 FEET 



JUNE 2010 

MAP 2-B

YBOR CITY 

2010 CAMPUS 

MASTER PLAN 

UPDATE 

12TH AVE 

203 

SDHC 

202 

207 

209 

LEGEND 

NUCCIO PKWY 

JOINT USE 

CITY OF 

TAMPA 

AND HCC 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

N 13TH ST 

CUBAN 

CLUB 

9TH AVE 

YBOR SQUARE 


201 

PALM AVE 

208 

204 

205 

205 

206 

N 15TH ST 

7TH AVE 

6TH AVE 

CENTRO YBOR 

8TH AVE 

N 17TH ST 

CAMPUS AREA 

STUDENT USE CAMPUS BUILDINGS 




VEHICULAR ACCESS 

HART BUS LINE 

MARKED PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK 

UNMARKED PEDESTRIAN 

CROSSING AREA 

BUILDING KEY 








SUPPORT 


CENTER 






PARKING/ CIRCULATION 

HCZ 

CITY OF TAMPA 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

NORTH 

0 125' 250' 500' 

1"=250 FEET 



JUNE 2010 

MAP 2-C

YBOR CITY 

2010 CAMPUS 

MASTER PLAN 

UPDATE 

12TH AVE 

203 

SDHC 

202 

207 

209 

NUCCIO PKWY 

JOINT USE 

CITY OF 

TAMPA 

AND HCC 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

N 13TH ST 

CUBAN 

CLUB 

9TH AVE 

YBOR SQUARE 


201 

PALM AVE 

208 

204 

205 

205 

206 

N 15TH ST 

7TH AVE 

6TH AVE 

CENTRO YBOR 

8TH AVE 

N 17TH ST 

LEGEND 

CAMPUS AREA 


BUILDINGS 




STORMWATER PIPING 

CATCH BASIN 

BUILDING KEY 








SUPPORT 


CENTER 






STORMWATER 

HCZ 

CITY OF TAMPA 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

NORTH 

0 125' 250' 500' 

1"=250 FEET 



JUNE 2010 

MAP 2-D

YBOR CITY 

2010 CAMPUS 

MASTER PLAN 

UPDATE 

12TH AVE 

203 

SDHC 

202 

207 

209 

LEGEND 

NUCCIO PKWY 

JOINT USE 

CITY OF 

TAMPA 

AND HCC 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

N 13TH ST 

CUBAN 

CLUB 

9TH AVE 

YBOR SQUARE 


201 

PALM AVE 

208 

204 

205 

205 

206 

N 15TH ST 

7TH AVE 

6TH AVE 

CENTRO YBOR 

8TH AVE 

N 17TH ST 

CAMPUS AREA 


BUILDINGS 




SANITARY SEWER PIPING 

MANHOLE 

BUILDING KEY 








SUPPORT 


CENTER 






SANITARY SEWER 

HCZ 

CITY OF TAMPA 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

NORTH 

0 125' 250' 500' 

1"=250 FEET 



JUNE 2010 

MAP 2-E

M 

M 

M 

M 

YBOR CITY 

2010 CAMPUS 

MASTER PLAN 

UPDATE 

12TH AVE 

203 

NUCCIO PKWY 

SDHC 

JOINT USE 

CITY OF 

TAMPA 

AND HCC 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

N 13TH ST 

209 

CUBAN 

CLUB 

9TH AVE 

YBOR SQUARE 


207 

202 

PALM AVE 

201 

206 

7TH AVE 

N 15TH ST 

208 

204 

8TH AVE 

205 

205 

CENTRO YBOR 

(H0542) 

N 17TH ST 

LEGEND 

CAMPUS AREA 


BUILDINGS 




POTABLE WATER LINE 

BUILDING KEY 








SUPPORT 


CENTER 






WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 

6TH AVE 

HCZ 

CITY OF TAMPA 

PARKING 

GARAGE 

NORTH 

0 125' 250' 500' 

1"=250 FEET 



JUNE 2010 

MAP 2-F


3.0 Future Campus Requirements 

3.1 Introduction 

In addition to a comprehensive assessment of existing conditions, campus master planning also 

requires an understanding of what is taking place outside of the campus. For community colleges, 

changes in demography, in terms of quantity and diversity, will assist the College in setting realistic 

enrollment projections and determining the future composition of the student body. Determining 

which occupations will be in demand in the future allows the master planning team to quantify the 

need for additional classrooms, laboratories, offices, and other instructional spaces. 

The main objective of this section of the report is to summarize the results of the environmental 

scan for Hillsborough County and the surrounding area, including demographic, economic and 

workforce data gathered by the consultant as well as work sessions with HCC representatives 

Second, this section will summarize enrollment projections, site capacity and issues to be 

addressed during master planning implementation. 

3.2 Environmental Scanning Introduction and Methodology 

Environmental scanning is an external analysis that focuses on scanning, monitoring, forecasting, 

and assessing the external environment. The goal of this process is to alert HCC Administration 

within the institution to potentially significant external changes so they can be proactive in decision 

making for new programs and facilities. This scan focused on securing information in support of 

growth of the Ybor City Campus. 

3.3 Demographic Analysis 

Based on 2000 Census data, Hillsborough County is expected to increase in population and ethnic 

diversity. Based on the 2009 HCC Factbook, the vast majority of those students enrolled at the 

Ybor City Campus are from Hillsborough County (83%). The next largest contributor is Pasco 

County (5.2%). The remaining student population comes from a variety of other locations within 

the region with approximately 94% coming from Hillsborough and it’s surrounding Counties (Polk, 

Pasco, Pinellas, and Manatee). See Section 3.7 for zip code analysis of student origin locations. 

3.3.1 Demographic Population Projections 

Detailed demographic and economic projections for Hillsborough County are shown in the tables 

below. The long-term forecast for Hillsborough County predicts steady growth in the population 

and in jobs. The population projection data was obtained from the Hillsborough County City- 

County Planning Commission and represents the best available data for the area of study. 

The growth rate is not consistent across the county. Unincorporated Hillsborough County is 

expected to sustain steady growth over the next 20 years. As noted in the table, the City of Tampa 

experienced the smallest percentage of growth in the county. The majority of population growth 

from 1990 to 2003 occurred in New Tampa, a fast-growing collection of master-planned 

communities located 15 miles northeast of downtown Tampa. Of the total population in the City of 

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Tampa in 2000, 19.3 percent were of Hispanic origin while African-Americans accounted for 26.1 

percent of the City of Tampa’s 2000 population. 

Chart 3.3.a 

Table 3.3.b: Hillsborough County: Population Estimates and Projections 

Population 2004 - 2025 

Municipality 2000 2004 2015 2025 Change AAAC AAPC 

Tampa 303,447 327,220 376,040 425,900 98,680 4,699 1.26% 

Plant City 29,915 32,480 39,980 43,750 11,270 537 1.43% 

Temple Terrace 20,918 21,830 26,650 29,400 7,570 360 1.43% 

Unincorp. County 644,668 734,430 889,830 1,032,950 298,520 14,215 1.64% 

Total 998,948 1,115,960 1,332,500 1,532,000 416,040 19,811 1.52% 

Note: AAAC – Average Annual Absolute Change 

AAPC – Average Annual Percentage Change 

Source: University of Florida, BEBR, Population Studies, Bulletin 138, Feb. 2004. 

2004 Population and Housing Estimates by Jurisdiction and Census Tract, August 2004 

Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission 

Hillsborough County reported similar slower population growth to that in Florida, and both grew 

faster growth than the nation, during the period between 1990 and 2008. Hillsborough County’s 

population grew by 42 percent. In addition, the Tampa Bay region also has a similarly aged 

population in comparison to the rest of the state. Tampa Bay region’s median age in 2008 was 

40.9 years, while the State’s median age was just slightly lower than 40.1 years. In 2008, 20.5 

percent of the region’s population and 20.2 percent of Florida’s population was 62 years old or 

older. This suggests that occupation demand will be in health related occupations and credit 

programs will need to continue the focus on adult training and career skill building. 

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According to the 2000 Census more than 500,000 people migrated to Hillsborough County in the 

previous decade. Domestic migration accounted for 56 percent of this change – people moving 

from house to house but staying within the same geographic area. 37,652 people or 7.5 percent 

migrated from abroad which includes foreign countries as well as Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas, 

and U.S. minor outlying islands. 

The Hispanic population in Hillsborough County grew by 68 percent between 1990 and 2000, 

according to the U.S. Census. This population segment is projected to comprise 59 percent of the 

disadvantaged population in the near future. The African American population has grown from 

107,111 in 1990 to 144,259 in 2000; a 35 percent increase. In 1990, the Diversity Index for 

Hillsborough County was 1.78; in 2000, the number grew to 2.20. The Census Department 

estimates that the number is currently at 2.50. The U.S. Department of Education reports that 

Hispanic enrollment in two-year colleges outpaces Hispanic enrollment in all other levels of 

postsecondary education. 

Given increases in international migration and large increases in underserved students from 

Hispanic and African American populations, HCC will continue to experience increases in demand 

for adult preparatory and English proficiency classes as the population in Hillsborough County 

grows and diversifies. The College will experience demographic shifts in enrollment patterns. Each 

diverse community will pose unique demands for curriculum offerings and student services, and 

will be motivated to seek higher education for reasons ranging from personal interest to 

preparation for advanced degrees. 

3.4 High School Graduation Data and Analysis 

Overall, the number of public high school graduates in the state has been increasing since 1999. 

Based on projections from the HCC Factbook 2009, the total number of graduates is expected to 

increase through the year 2014 as illustrated in the following chart. 

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Chart 3.4.a: Number of Gradates in Hillsborough County 

Number of Graduates in Hillsborough County 

Number of Graduates 

12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

- 

1998-1999 

1999-2000 


2000-2001 

2001-2002 

2002-2003 

2003-2004 

2004-2005 

2005-2006 

2006-2007 

2007-2008 

2008-2009 

2009-2010 

2010-2011 

2011-2012 

2012-2013 

2013-2014 

Graduates 

Projected Graduates 

The number of high school graduates receiving diplomas in Hillsborough County was 9,761 during 

the 2007-2008 academic year. During the 2013-2014 academic year this number is expected to 

increase to 10,384 graduates. These students have greater exposure to and comfort with the 

Internet, and will enroll in college expecting a high-quality digital environment. 

According to the HCC Trendline 2009 Fact Book, “HCC attracted 24 percent of local high school 

graduates” during the 2007-2008 year. The number of students attending HCC after high school is 

in line with the national average of 26%. As illustrated in Table 3.4.b below, this percentage has 

seen some increase since 2003-2004, though it appears to have settled in the 24%-25% range. 

Although it is difficult to know for certain the share of local high school graduates that HCC will 

capture, it is likely that, at least in the short term, the trend will continue to climb given current 

economic conditions. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (www.nces.ed.gov), 

31% of students that enrolled in college following high school graduation attended Community 

Colleges, which equates to approximately 19% of all high school graduates. Table 3.4b projects 

the percentage of Hillsborough County high school graduates through the 5-year planning 

timeframe and assumes modest growth of 0.5% per year in high school graduates who will attend 

HCC. 

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Table 3.4.b: Projected High School Graduates to Attend HCC 

Actual 

Projections 

Year 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 

Hillsborough 

HS Grad 

8,617 8,659 9,237 9,476 9,761 9,509 9,476 9,832 9,501 9,732 10,384 

% of local 

HS Grad 

Attraction 

Projected 

Headcount 

To Attend 

HCC 


17% 21% 24% 23% 24% 25% 26% 26% 28% 29% 30% 

1,371 1,810 2,044 2,110 2,269 2,377 2,464 2,654 2,660 2,822 3,115 

3.4.1 State of Florida Policy Data 

The National Information Center for Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis published data at 

the state level on a multitude of measures. For several of the measures listed in the table below, 

Florida data for that particular measure are lower than the national average. The data support 

enhanced student services, recruiting and support functions in Florida community colleges. 

Table 3.4.c: High School and College Preparation Statistics 

Florida Nation 

9th Grade Cohort Survival Rate - 2006 53.9% 68.6% 

Public High School Graduation Rate - 2006 53.9% 68.6% 

College-Going Rate Of High School Grads - 2006 60.2% 61.6% 

Percent Of Total Population Enrolled In College - 2007 

(18-24 Year Olds) 32.6% 33.9% 

Import/Export Of College-Going Students - 2006 

(1 = Importer) 1.26 1.09 

9th Graders Chance Of College By Age 19 - 2006 32.4% 41.8% 

Source: The National Information Center for Higher Education and Policymaking Analysis 

3.5 Economic and Workforce Analysis 

There is a large disparity in business and industry activity between the Tampa metropolitan area 

and the other portions of Hillsborough County. According to the Florida Statistical Abstract 2007, 

there are 2,639 farms comprising 284,910 acres in Hillsborough County. Most of these farms are 

located in the southern and eastern portions of the county. In total, the county is fifth in the State 

of Florida in terms of net farm income. In addition, the largest industrial market for the county is 

along the I-75 Corridor, comprised of 388 buildings and 60.5 million square feet of industrial space 

in 2003. 

The County’s economy is characterized by a strong service sector with a diverse labor force. Most 

of the service sector employment is concentrated in retail, health, financial, communication, 

banking and educational services. The County’s 2009 labor force was estimated at 666,182 

employees, with the largest growth sectors Administrative and Support Services, Ambulatory 

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Health Care Services, and Food Services and Drinking Places. Industries gaining the largest 

number of jobs are noted in Table 3.5.a below. 

Table 3.5.a: Industries Gaining The Most New Jobs 

Workforce Region 15- Hillsborough County 

Employment Annual Change 

Rank 

Industry 

Code Title 2009 2017 Total Percent 

1 561 

Administrative and Support 

Services 53,030 70,300 2,159 4.07 

2 621 Ambulatory Health Care Services 27,956 34,691 842 3.01 

3 722 Food Services and Drinking Places 41,193 47,731 817 1.98 

4 540 

Professional, Scientific, and 

Technical Services 48,755 54,418 708 1.45 

5 930 Local Government 48,927 53,959 629 1.29 

6 238 Specialty Trade Contractors 20,022 24,922 612 3.06 

7 524 

Insurance Carriers and Related 

Activities 21,973 26,307 542 2.47 

8 622 Hospitals 21,264 24,809 443 2.08 

9 522 

Credit Intermediation and Related 

Activities 20,375 23,346 371 1.82 

10 624 Social Assistance 7,795 10,120 291 3.73 

11 610 Educational Services 9,565 11,432 233 2.44 

12 623 

Nursing and Residential Care 

Facilities 9,644 11,450 226 2.34 

13 423 

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable 

Goods 16,089 17,870 223 1.38 

14 920 State Government 17,102 18,828 216 1.26 

15 910 Federal Government 13,383 14,850 183 1.37 

16 713 

Amusement, Gambling, and 

Recreation Industries 7,471 8,701 154 2.06 

17 813 

Membership Associations and 

Organizations 10,335 11,540 151 1.46 

18 424 

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable 

Goods 11,110 12,191 135 1.22 

19 446 Health and Personal Care Stores 4,967 5,934 121 2.43 

20 721 Accommodation 5,603 6,503 112 2.01 

Source: AWI Labor Market Statistics, 2009 

The Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation Labor Market Statistics forecasts projected 

employment growth in targeting the high tech industries. For Hillsborough County, they predict 

that Administrative and Support Services will add another 17,270 workers between 2009 and 2017. 

Health Care Services will need another 6,735 workers, followed by Food Services and Drinking 

Places generating another 6,538 jobs over the eight-year period. 

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Industry 

Code 

To better understand the types of occupations that are currently in demand, two data sources 

were consulted. 

1) The 2009-2010 Florida Statewide Targeted Occupations List and the 2010-2011 Florida 

Statewide Demand Occupations List from the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, 

Labor Market Statistics, dated November 25, 2009. 

2) The 2008-2009 Regional Targeted Occupations List for workforce region 15 (Hillsborough 

County) from the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics, dated 

November 25, 2009. 

Both of these information sources focused on occupations that require a vocational certificate or 

an associate’s degree. As a result, several occupation titles in high demand are absent from the 

tables. Most of these jobs are low-paying, entry-level positions that provide on-the-job training. 

Statewide data was provided since there is a national trend for community college graduates to 

relocate to other cities and communities within their home state for employment opportunities. 

Occupations were selected based on the existing types of technical and health programs currently 

offered at Hillsborough Community College. 

Consistent with long-term projections, the programs with the greatest occupation demand at the 

state and local level are in the Legal Occupations, which include Legal Assistant/Paralegal 

categories, as shown in the following tables. 

In the Business and Financial Operations Occupations, the greatest demand at the state level and 

regional level is for customer service representatives followed by bookkeeping, accounting, and 

auditing clerks. It is important to note that the bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks high 

demand profession is considered a high skilled/ high wage occupation that requires a vocational 

certificate or an Associates Degree. 

Accounting 

433031 

HCC Program 

and Statewide 

Demand 

Table 3.5.b: Business Services Occupations 

Statewide 

Average Annual Openings 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Regional 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Bookkeeping, Acct, 

& Auditing Clerks 1.84 2,211 1,808 4,019 1.63 170 158 328 

132031 Budget Analysts 1.36 41 67 108 1.51 4 6 10 

132041 Credit Analysts 0.62 18 108 126 0.63 2 12 14 

132051 Financial Analysts 2.57 209 44 253 1.81 17 5 22 

Personal Financial 

132052 Advisors 2.09 452 186 638 0.75 15 17 32 

Business Administration 

Administrative 

113011 Services Managers 1.70 139 208 347 1.53 11 18 29 

434051 

Customer Service 

Representatives 2.82 4,339 4,036 8,375 2.91 561 505 1,066 

Total 

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Industry 

Code 

Accounting 

431011 

112031 

131031 

112021 

HCC Program 

and Statewide 

Demand 

Office Administration 

436011 

Legal Assisting 

Table 3.5.b: Business Services Occupations 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Statewide 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Regional 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

First-Line Superv. 

of Office & Admin. 

Support Workers 1.23 921 1,511 2,432 1.05 74 143 217 

Public Relations 

Managers 1.95 31 36 67 1.24 2 3 5 

Claims Adjusters, 

Examiners, & 

Investigators 1.53 277 446 723 2.17 76 85 161 

Marketing 

Managers 1.92 111 123 234 1.26 7 13 20 

Exec Sec & Admin 

Assistants 1.81 1,797 1,525 3,322 1.58 130 127 257 

436012 Legal Secretaries 1.97 365 284 649 2.40 44 28 72 

Paralegals & Legal 

232011 Assistants 3.00 615 253 868 3.46 70 25 95 

Medical Records Transcription 

436013 Medical Secretaries 2.08 465 342 807 1.94 32 25 57 

292071 

Medical Records & 

Health Info Techs 2.28 230 260 490 2.36 18 19 37 

319094 

Medical 

Transcriptionists 2.35 129 65 194 3.20 19 7 26 


Besides offering Associate in Science Degrees in business, legal, and financial related occupations, 

the Ybor City Campus also offers degrees in Early Childhood Management, which allows for access 

to several of the occupations listed under Table 3.5.c below. 

Industry 

Code 

HCC Program 

and Statewide 

Demand 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Counseling and Human Services 

Substance 

Abuse & 

Behavioral 

Disorder 

211011 

211012 

Table 3.5.c: Health Services Occupations 

Statewide 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Region 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Counselors 2.78 103 69 172 2.99 9 5 14 

Educational, 

Vocational, & 

School 1.91 240 240 480 1.55 15 18 33 

Total 

Total 

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Industry 

Code 

HCC Program 

and Statewide 

Demand 

Counselors 


Statewide 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Region 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

211014 

Mental Health 

Counselors 2.92 122 78 200 3.46 10 5 15 

211015 

Rehabilitation 

Counselors 1.81 65 69 134 1.31 3 4 7 

211021 

Child, Family, & 

School Social 

Workers 2.86 280 195 475 2.48 26 21 47 

211022 

Medical & Public 

Health Social 

Workers 3.41 209 120 329 3.49 15 8 23 

211023 

Mental Health & 

Substance 

Abuse Social 

Workers 3.32 226 134 360 3.24 9 5 14 

Dental Hygiene 

319091 Dental Assist 3.34 527 255 782 3.11 35 18 53 

292021 

Dental 

Hygienists 3.49 328 167 495 3.11 19 11 30 

519081 

Dental Lab 

Technicians 1.66 62 68 130 1.40 2 3 5 

Medical Sonography Technology 

Diagnostic 

Medical 

292032 Sonographers 2.12 91 56 147 1.91 5 3 8 

Nuclear Medicine 

Nuclear 

Medicine 

292033 Technologists 1.94 41 27 68 2.03 2 1 3 

Medical Assisting 

Medical 

319092 Assistants 3.77 1,352 411 1,763 3.70 84 26 110 

292011 

Medical & 

Clinical Lab 

Technologists 1.60 162 148 310 3.10 34 16 50 

292012 

Medical & 

Clinical 

Laboratory 

Technicians 2.02 142 102 244 2.42 19 11 30 

Nursing RN 

Licensed 

Practical & 

292061 Licensed 2.63 1,195 1,174 2,369 2.64 82 80 162 

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Industry 

Code 

311012 

HCC Program 

and Statewide 

Demand 

Vocational 

Nurses 

Nursing Aides, 

Orderlies, & 


Statewide 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Region 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Attendants 2.59 2,379 778 3,157 2.45 131 46 177 

Medical and 

Health Svcs 

Managers 2.42 212 155 367 2.18 15 12 27 

119111 

Physician 

291071 Assistants 3.37 144 55 199 3.15 13 5 18 

Registered 

291111 Nurses 2.80 4,192 2,336 6,528 3.03 347 178 525 

Optical Management/Opticianry 

Opticians, 

Dispensing 1.45 63 135 198 1.48 4 7 11 

292081 

Radiography/Radiation Therapy 

Radiologic 

Technologists & 

292034 Tech. 1.85 253 178 431 2.07 23 14 37 

Respiratory Care 

Respiratory 

291126 Therapists 2.54 170 94 264 3.37 18 7 25 

Respiratory 

292054 Therapy Tech 0.19 2 34 36 N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Note: N/A – Not Available 


In addition, the Ybor City Campus is the home for the Public Service programs including the Fire 

Science and Criminal Justice programs. Demand for these jobs is documented in Table 3.5.d 

below. 

Total 

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HCC Program 

Industry and Statewide 

Code Demand 

Criminal Justice 

333012 

333021 

333051 

131041 

Table 3.5.d: First Responder Occupations 

Statewide 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Region 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Correctional 

Officers & Jailers 1.71 634 821 1,455 1.44 20 30 50 

Detectives & 

Criminal 


Police & Sheriff's 

Patrol Officers 1.34 486 945 1,431 1.28 25 51 76 

Compliance 

Officers, Exc. 

Safety, Agri, 

Constr & Transp. 0.91 164 207 371 1.46 22 17 39 

211092 

Probation Officers 

& Correctional 

Treatment 

Specialists 1.08 67 70 137 1.23 6 6 12 

Fire Science 

332011 Fire Fighters 1.36 290 758 1,048 1.27 12 33 45 

332021 

Fire Inspectors & 


Emergency Medical Services 

Emergency 

Medical Tech & 

292041 Paramedics 1.74 157 99 256 1.70 10 7 17 

435031 

Police, Fire, & 

Ambulance 

Dispatchers 1.50 98 160 258 1.39 6 11 17 


The Ybor City Campus also offers degrees in computer and information science related 

occupations. According to the Industries Gaining New Jobs list produced by Florida Workforce 

Innovations, computer and information related industry jobs are not increasing at the same pace 

of other “hot” industries, but the field is averaging about 0.34 percent annual increase in new jobs 

in the region. Computer systems analysts are in the highest demand and have an average of 144 

total regional job openings annually. 

Total 

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HCC Program 


Code Demand 

Computer Engineering 

151031 

151032 

151051 

492011 

Table 3.5.e: Computer Related Occupations 

Statewide 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Region 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Computer 

Software 

Engineers, 

Applications 4.12 790 257 1,047 3.37 96 39 135 

Computer 

Software 

Engineers, 

Systems 

Software 2.73 317 160 477 2.30 47 28 75 

Computer 

Systems 

Analysts 2.87 645 562 1,207 2.32 69 75 144 

Total 

Computer, ATM, 

and Office 

Machine 

Repairers 1.28 112 100 212 1.42 11 9 20 

151071 

Network and 

Computer 

Systems 

Administrators 2.76 380 297 677 2.38 33 31 64 

Computer Information Technology 

113021 

Computer and 

Information 

Systems Mgr 1.67 117 109 226 1.24 11 14 25 

151041 

Computer 

Support 

Specialists 1.44 445 924 1,369 1.20 36 90 126 

Computer Programming 

Computer 

151021 Programmers -0.41 0 458 458 -0.92 0 48 48 

Digital Media/Graphic Design 

Desktop 

439031 Publishers 0.48 5 20 25 1.25 1 2 3 

271014 

Multi-Media 

Artists and 

Animators 2.49 69 61 130 1.86 5 6 11 

271024 

Graphic 

Designers 1.54 251 419 670 1.37 17 32 49 

Database Technology 

Database 

151061 Administrators 2.80 168 61 229 2.57 21 8 29 

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HCC Program 


Code Demand 

Networking Services 

151081 

Table 3.5.e: Computer Related Occupations 

Statewide 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Region 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Network 

Systems &Data 

Communications 

Analysts 4.88 1,103 416 1,519 4.30 95 41 136 


Technical occupations offered at HCC can vary from environmental engineering to water and liquid 

waste water treatment plant operators or even construction managers. These occupations are 

growing but not at a rate as high as other occupations. Within the region most of the job 

openings within this category are due to the company separating from the employee, not an 

increase in growth. However, as shown in the table, the state shows increased openings due to 

growth which could lead to an eventual increase in the region as well. 

HCC Program 


Code Demand 

Electronics Engineering 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Table 3.5.f: Technical Occupations 

Statewide 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Region 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

173023 

Electrical and 

Electronic 

Engineering 

Technicians 0.44 42 187 229 1.27 8 12 20 

173012 


Electronics 

Drafters 1.30 22 46 68 0.78 4 14 18 

492093 

Electronics 

Installers & 

Repairers, 

Transportation 

Equip. 1.50 18 25 43 1.62 1 2 3 

Environmental Science 

Environmental 

Engineering 

173025 Technicians 2.54 22 16 38 2.01 2 2 4 

194091 

Environmental 

Science 

Technicians, 

Including Health 1.67 32 71 103 0.86 2 8 10 

Total 

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Industry 

Code 

HCC Program 

and Statewide 

Demand 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Table 3.5.f: Technical Occupations 

Statewide 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Region 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

192041 

Environmental 

Scientists & 

Specialists, 

Including Health 1.19 71 150 221 0.86 4 11 15 

518031 

Water and Liquid 

Waste Treatment 

Plant Operators 1.55 90 99 189 1.82 6 6 12 

Architecture Design and Construction Technology 

Architectural and 

173011 Civil Drafters 0.95 83 244 327 -0.18 0 22 22 

173022 

Civil Engineering 

Technicians 1.29 54 80 134 0.84 4 9 13 

474011 

119021 

173011 

173012 

173013 

471011 

Construction and 

Building 

Inspectors 2.15 162 133 295 1.63 8 9 17 

Construction 

Managers 2.57 761 435 1,196 2.07 60 43 103 

Architectural and 

Civil Drafters 0.95 83 244 327 -0.18 0 22 22 


Electronics 

Drafters 1.30 22 46 68 0.78 4 14 18 

Mechanical 

Drafters 1.26 21 45 66 0.75 1 3 4 

First-Line Superv. 

of Construction 

and Extraction 

Workers 2.27 1,189 697 1,886 2.01 92 61 153 


Total 

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Table 3.5.g: Hospitality/Culinary Occupations 

Statewide 


Region 


Industry 

Code 

HCC Program 

and Statewide 

Demand 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations Total 

Culinary/Restaurant Management 

Chefs & Head 

351011 Cooks 1.87 125 81 206 1.20 6 6 12 

291031 

Dietitians & 

Nutritionists 0.90 24 67 91 0.99 2 5 7 

119051 

Food Service 

Mgrs 1.64 287 400 687 0.68 10 34 44 

Hospitality and Tourism 

Hotel, Motel, & 

Resort Desk 

434081 Clerks 2.25 387 665 1,052 2.41 22 35 57 


HCC Program Annual 

Industry and Statewide Percent 

Code Demand Change 

Early Childhood Management 

Table 3.5h: Education Occupations 

Statewide 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

Total 

Annual 

Percent 

Change 

Region 


Due to 

Growth 

Due to 

Separations 

119031 

Education 

Administrators, 

Preschool & 

Child Care 2.51 13 14 27 1.92 1 1 2 

Education/Teaching Preparation 

Instructional 

259031 Coordinators 2.47 171 90 261 2.19 12 7 19 

259041 

Teacher 

Assistants 1.74 785 710 1,495 1.69 56 52 108 

251194 

Vocational 

Education 

Teachers, 

Postsecondary 2.96 242 129 371 3.01 28 14 42 

252023 

Vocational 

Education 

Teachers, Middle 

School 0.34 3 18 21 0.00 0 2 2 

252032 

Vocational 

Education 

Teachers, 

Secondary 

School 0.33 17 151 168 0.05 0 8 8 


Total 

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3.6 Master Planning Implications Based on Environmental Scanning 

The environmental scan has several implications for campus planning. These include: 

1) Although it is expected to increase more slowly than in recent years, the population of 

Hillsborough County will generate additional demand for educational services provided by 

the Ybor City Campus, and as a result, the need for additional space on campus. 

2) In recent years, the student population attending HCC directly from High School has 

increased. This increase in capture from local high schools has resulted in an overall 

younger student body who desire a different campus experience than older learners. These 

students will be involved with the College and need facilities that can support their greater 

involvement with the campus. Consideration should be given to design and programmatic 

elements that can better serve this demographic. 

3) The student population will continue to become more diverse which will require additional 

facilities for student support functions and laboratories for academic preparation classes. 

4) Regional demand for technical and health occupations will generate a need for additional 

classroom, laboratory and office spaces. The ramifications include: 

a. Increases on business services occupations, especially business administration will 

require additional classroom and office facilities. 

b. The growth of several occupations in the health sciences and first responder 

programs, combined with the development of new programs, will require additional 

space for classrooms, laboratories, and instructional support areas. 

c. Several occupational programs not currently offered by HCC, but high on the 

occupational demand list, present opportunities for the College to expand program 

delivery and content. 

3.7 Enrollment and Staffing Projections 

In order to better understand the geographic distribution of students attending the Ybor City 

Campus, the Institutional Research Group (IRG) provided data reporting the number of students 

attending the Campus by zip code. It is important to know that this data has some shortcomings 

including the following: 

- It counts individual students multiple times if they attended courses at more than one 

HCC Campus. 

- Although it affected only a small number, some students did not have zip codes 

attached to them. 

Even with these shortcomings, the data is telling as to the origins of students for the Ybor City 

Campus. As can be seen in the figure below, the geographic distribution for those students 

attending HCC Ybor City Campus is varied, though there are two concentrations that can be 

identified, Central Tampa and the Brandon area. The number of unique programs offered at the 

HCC Ybor Campus and its central location make it attractive for residents from throughout 

Hillsborough County. 

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Figure 3.7.a: Students Attending HCC Ybor City Campus by Zip Code 

According to the HCC 2009 Factbook, the Ybor City Campus served a total of 16,296 students who 

took at least one credit/non-credit course at the campus and 877 students who took at least one 

Recreation and Leisure course. The 2008-2009 numbers illustrate a continued trend in the number 

of students enrolling in courses at the Dale Mabry Campus. The increase has occurred for both 

overall headcount (which counts any student that has taken a course at the campus) and for full 

time equivalent. Projecting FTE through the Master Plan period requires an examination of 

historical performance, programmed growth as documented in the Educational Plant Survey (EPS), 

and the physical constraints of the campus. Table 3.7.a illustrates these trends. 

Staffing projections were provided by the College and are part of the 2010 Educational Plant 

Survey, as shown in the table below. It should be noted that for the fall 2008 semester, the district 

employed 1,278-faculty, of which 996 are part-time and 282 full-time. During the 2008-09 

academic year HCC generated 18,774 annualized FTE. With an annualized FTE projection of 2,368 

for 2014-2015, the faculty/staff FTE will increase proportionally with student FTE. This number of 

faculty/staff increase will has implications in the development of parking projections. 

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Table 3.7.a: Staffing from the Educational Plant Survey 

Year Student FTE Faculty & Staff FTE 

Student FTE / 

Faculty & Staff FTE 

2008-2009 3,799 620.5 6.1 

2014-2015 4,896 802.6 6.1 

3.8 Space Needs and Campus Capacity 

The HCC Administration develops projections for FTE and campus space needs every five years in 

the Educational Plant Survey (EPS). These projections utilize state standards to determine how 

much space will be needed to accommodate projected FTE enrollment. The five year projection as 

documented in the EPS is utilized by the State of Florida to determine funding priorities. This 

projection was used for the five year master plan. In addition, a ten year projection was developed 

using the annualized growth rate of 7% observed for the college since the mid 1990’s. 

Due the linear nature of these guidelines, many of the categories tend to overestimate the space 

needed for a particular campus as student FTE grows. Recognition of this tendency needs to be 

considered within future building program development. 

In response to the data collected, the campus planning team developed a planning scenario which 

uses the Florida guidelines for space allocation as shown in Table 3.8a below. This scenario 

includes an estimate of square footage needs (instructional and non-instructional) through both 

the five year (2014-2015) and ten year (2019-2020) time horizons. 

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Table 3.8.a: HCC – Ybor City Campus 

Space Allocation Comparisons using Florida Requirements 

Instructional Spaces: 

2014-2015 

Space Allocation 

COFTE=4,896 

Guideline ASF 

Existing 

Inventory 

Space 

Existing 

ASF 

Space 

Deficit or 

Surplus 

Guideline 

ASF 

2019-2020 

Space 

Projections 

COFTE= 

6,899 

Guideline ASF 

Classrooms 66,096 40,666 (25,430) 93,137 

Nonvocational Spaces 46,131 30,041 (16,090) 65,004 

Vocational Spaces 105,559 28,985 (76,574) 148,745 

Subtotal 217,786 99,692 (118,094) 306,886 

Instructional Support: 

Library/Study 54,956 20,241 (34,715) 77,439 

Audiovisual 10,889 2,705 (8,184) 15,344 

Auditorium/Exhibition 18,688 5,088 (13,600) 26,334 

Subtotal 84,533 28,034 (56,499) 119,117 

Student Support: 

Student Services 36,720 18,538 (18,182) 51,743 

Physical Education 34,480 0 (34,480) 48,586 

Subtotal 71,200 18,538 (52,662) 116,867 

Institutional Support: 

Office 61,200 64,347 3,147 86,238 

Support Services 21,736 35,815 14,079 30,629 

Subtotal 82,936 100,162 17,226 100,329 

Total Assignable Square Feet (ASF) 456,455 246,426 (245,171) 643,199 

Non-Assignable Space (NSF) Needs: 

Custodial Services 5,386 1,147 (4,239) 7,590 

Sanitation: 

Student Restrooms 7,344 8,607 1,263 10,349 

Staff & Public Restrooms 1,224 1,494 270 1,725 

Electrical & Mechanical Equipment 28,225 13,214 (15,011) 39,772 

Total Net Square Feet 498,634 270,888 (227,746) 702,634 

Net-To-Gross Difference 169,535 127,554 (41,981) 238,895 

Total Gross Square Feet (GSF) 668,169 398,442 (269,727) 941,529 

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3.9 Issues Identification for Master Plan 

3.9.1 Sustainability Initiatives 

HCC has embraced the importance of sustainability throughout the system, and many new 

initiatives and programs are expected to be developed though the Master Plan time horizon. The 

College has established a Sustainability Council which is overseeing many of the campus-wide 

initiatives, including compliance with the American College & University President’s Climate 

Commitment, which was signed by President Stephenson. 

While the SouthShore Center is considered to be the “green” campus within the HCC system, 

master planning and programming can be undertaken to improve sustainability at each campus in 

the system. For the Ybor City Campus, its urban location, access to multiple transit lines and 

pedestrian-friendly environment create great opportunities to reduce resource use and improve 

sustainability at the campus. 

Some Considerations for the Master Plan include: 

- Educational Signage 

- Incentive programs 

- Florida Friendly Landscaping 

- Green Building Design 

- Pedestrian Improvements 

3.9.2 Work Session with Campus Planning Committee 

One on-site work session was conducted with the Campus Planning Committee on November 18, 

2009. This section reviews the observations from these meetings. 

The members of the Campus Planning Team who attended the work session the Ybor City Campus 

were as follows: 

- Dr. Shawn Robinson, Campus President 

- Judith Nolasco, Campus President’s Office 

- Emery Alford, Dean of Academic Affairs 

- Jack Evans, Dean of Associate in Science Programs 

- Margaret Petway, Student Services 

- Debra Magwood, Public Safety 

- David Cabeceiras, HCC Facilities Director 

The conversation focused on the changes observed since the adoption of the 2005 Master Plan for 

the campus. The primary focus areas discussed by the Master Planning Committee included 

Physical Campus Needs, Academic Programming, and Safety and Security. The following are a 

summary of the conversations and an attempt to reflect the issues that were of greatest 

importance from the perspective of the work session attendees. 

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3.9.2.1 Physical Campus Needs 

A. New Construction / Renovation 

Since the adoption of the 2005 Master Plan, construction on two new facilities has occurred. The 

first of these is the Performing Arts Building, which has experienced a large expansion and 

renovation that greatly increased the available space. As the only such facility in the HCC System, 

this building is the premier location for performing arts for the college, and one of the largest such 

destinations in Ybor City. The second building is the Student Services building which is located just 

to the west of the Performing Arts Building, and will be complete in 2010. The student services will 

contain many offices, including: 

- Disability Services 

- Enrollment Development 

- Advising and Counseling 

- Admissions, Registration, and 

Records 

- Dean’s Office 

- Bookstore 

- Financial Aid 

- Testing Center 

- Bursars Office 

This facility will create a centralized location for 

students, and allow for some reconfiguration in the other buildings on campus during the 2010 

Master Plan Time Horizon. The committee discussed some specific space moves during the 

session, which included: 

- Relocation of the radio/tv studios to the LRC 

- Relocation and possible clustering of all labs (mathematics, computer science, and 

reading) into one location 

- Location of the new Film Program (Motion Media/Digital Film) 

B. Parking/Pedestrian Access 

Figure 3.9.a: New Addition to the Performing Arts Building 

As during the 2005 Master Plan, the Campus 

Master Planning Committee identified parking as 

a major concern during the 2010 Master Plan 

Time Horizon. The campus is unique in that it is 

located in an urban, historic center that offers 

limited opportunity for inexpensive surface 

parking lots. In fact, the existing on-campus 

surface parking lots represent one of the limited 

opportunities for new academic building for the 

campus. The campus has existing shared parking 

agreements with the City of Tampa in their local 

Figure 3.9.b: Fernando Noriega, Jr. Garage - The campus has 

existing shared parking agreements for 800 parking spaces. 

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parking garages. Expansion of these agreements should be analyzed to increase parking 

availability. The committee identified the vacant lots along I-4 as also possible areas where parking 

could be allowed during the school week, and noted that many students already park on 11 th 

Avenue near the Catholic Church. Increased emphasis on transit use is needed. Both HART bus 

and the TECOLine Streetcar provide service to the campus, linking larger regions of the 

community. 

The campus is implementing a new parking 

plan that will more clearly define the parking 

areas for full-time faculty vs. adjuncts and 

students. This parking plan went into effect on 

January 1, 2010 and included the construction 

of some new parking gates as well as some 

additional landscaping in the parking lot on 9 th 

Avenue and 15 th Street. 

In addition to the shortage of available parking 

spaces, there is a need for improved pedestrian 

pathways on campus. Since 2005, a new midblock 

crossing has been installed on Palm 

Avenue to allow for a better flow of pedestrians 

across the street. An additional crosswalk 

(potentially at Palm Avenue and 13 th Street) is 

desired to better connect the Student Services 

Building to the Parking Garage. Additional 

lighting along the multiple pedestrian routes to 

and from the Parking Garage was also 

identified as a need. 

C. Campus Build Out 

The Ybor City Campus faces a unique challenge as its increasing student population demands 

conflict with a physical campus build-out on land they currently own. The area surrounding the 

campus has been experiencing rapid community redevelopment. Some of the lands were previous 

HCC property sold or leased previously. This trend has affected land prices and consumed 

previously underutilized or vacant properties that may have served as campus expansion. The Ybor 

City Campus faces increasing needs for 

continued campus program expansion. Creative 

re-use of lands, lease agreements and additional 

property acquisition / partnerships should be 

investigated. 

D. Campus Identity 

The Ybor City Campus benefits from its integral 

but separate relationship of the historic district. 

The campus has a public face on the Interstate 4 

Figure 3.9.c: New Mid-Block Crossing - A new mid-block crossing 

has been installed on Palm Avenue to allow for a better flow of 

pedestrians across the street. 

Figure 3.9.d: View of Campus from North of Visual Arts Building 

- The campus has a public face on the Interstate 4 corridor. 

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corridor and should be designed to accentuate the street level connection to the historic district 

while creating a more aesthetically appealing arrival to the campus. Use of architectural expression 

as part of the campus identity is needed. 

3.9.2.2 Academic Programming 

The committee identified strong growth across all academic programs on campus, which is 

consistent with the enrollment growth experienced since 2005. The Columbus Avenue Special 

Purpose Center has greatly improved program delivery for the Fire Academy and the Auto Collision 

Repair program. The movement of these programs has allowed the Ybor City Campus to leave 

leased off-campus spaces in the area. The committee identified the potential desire to move 

additional programs (Law Enforcement) to the Columbus Avenue Special Purpose Center, which, if 

complete, would free up significant space on the core campus. The committee also noted the 

creation of the new Film Program, which will continue to reinforce the arts focus of the Ybor City 

Campus. 

3.9.2.3 Safety and Security 

The committee identified the public perception of Ybor City is a problem for many students, though 

less so that in the past. The biggest concerns that need to be address are those of pedestrian 

safety on campus and in the Parking Garage, and ensuring that there are safe pathways between 

the buildings and the parking. At the end of 2009, the College installed a network of remote 

security telephones throughout the campus. This system provides students and faculty with rapid 

access to security forces in case of an emergency. 

Another safety concern identified as needing improvement are the potential pedestrian /auto 

conflicts across all of the streets that cross through the campus. The City of Tampa has not been 

supportive of the installation of additional midblock and median crosswalks to parking areas. This 

will continue to be an issue to pedestrian safety, particularly on Palm Avenue. In addition, if 

additional remote parking spaces are created along 12 th Avenue, safe pathways and crossings will 

be needed to ensure that students can safely get to their vehicles. 

3.9.3 Campus-Wide Forum and Visioning Session 

On December 3, 2009 a campus-wide forum was held on the Ybor City Campus in order to get 

additional input from staff, faculty and students as to items of concern. The biggest areas of 

concern identified were the need for additional space for the art/dance programs, including an 

additional dance studio, and a possible display space for art exhibits. Campus administration 

discussed the possibility of providing a display space in the Performing Arts building, though no 

decision was made. In addition, parking, particularly for adjunct faculty, was identified as a 

problem. With the implementation of the new parking plan in January 2010, adjuncts will be 

required to park in student areas. This was viewed as an item that may act as a disincentive for 

many adjuncts who typically only teach part-time. 

President Robinson has also been collecting information from students and staff through a 

visioning process that has been moving forward on the campus for the last year. The items 

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identified through the visioning are being followed up on by administration, and some of these 

have implications for the 2010 Campus Master Plan Update. These include: 

- Start a recycling program – Promote environmentally friendly practices such as trash 

compacting, adjusting thermostats, and more green space; 

- Install crosswalk at 15th Street and 9th Avenue – clear signage needed; 

- Review space utilization/allocation of classrooms and other spaces; 

- Be proactive in creating partnerships with the community; 

- Paint offices, classrooms, and other spaces; 

- Renovate and redesign computer labs; 

- Provide illuminated signage and marquees; 

- Open student lounge in faculty building on Saturdays; 

- Create a covered area for individuals to sit in the Plaza; 

- Upgrade bathrooms; 

- Create larger space for the graphic design computer lab and digital photography lab; 

- Create new art studios spaces; 

- Install a state of the art camera/security system; 

- Build a student gym; 

- Increase the size of the bookstore; and 

- Provide exhibit space for student work. 

3.9.4 Community Input 

Figure 3.9.e: The Ybor Campus community 

meeting was held on January 28, 2010. 

For the purposes of ensuring future growth at the HCC 

Campuses was sensitive to the context of the surrounding 

community, the College President, Dr. Gwendolyn 

Stephenson, committed to conducting community meetings 

at each of the five HCC Campuses during the 2010 Master 

Plan Update. At the Ybor City Campus, Dr. Robinson and the 

HCC Ybor City Campus Administration organized a 

Community Forum which invited interested stakeholders to 

the Ybor City Campus to share ideas about the Master Plan 

Update. The community meeting was held on January 28, 

2010 to discuss the Master Plan process and to collect input. 

During the meeting there were comments on the existing 

2005 Master Plan, recommendations on physical changes for 

the Master Plan Update, and recommendations for 

programming changes. 

It is important to ensure that community input is integrated, 

wherever feasible, into the overall Master Plan design. Each 

comment that pertained to the physical master plan was 

documented and a response was formulated by the Master 

Planning team to use as guidance in the master planning process. These comments, pros and cons 

of each, and proposed action items for master plan integration are listed in Table 3.9a below. The 

notes taken at the Community Meeting are included in this report as Appendix C 

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Table 3.9.a: Community Leader Input for 2010 Master Plan Update 

Recommendation Pros Cons Action 

In 2005 Master Plan, it 

appears that the 

entrances of the 

buildings were often 

placed in the back and 

not focused on the 

street frontage. New 

buildings should have 

entrances focused on 

the streets. 

Creates more 

pedestrian activity 

along the street. 

None 

Future building entrances 

will be oriented towards 

the street. 

In 2005 Master Plan, 

the building masses 

seem too large and out 

of context. New 

buildings should be 

more consistent with 

the scale and massing 

of existing buildings. 

Transit circulator 

should be considered 

to more easily move 

students around Ybor 


Design Standards for 

new buildings should 

be created. 

More bike facilities 

need to be created 

New pedestrian 

crossings (especially on 

15 th Street at 9 th 

Avenue and on Palm 

Avenue at 13 th Street. 

Creates buildings that 

are more consistent 

with the existing 

neighborhood context 

in size and scale. 

Would allow for more 

remote parking 

opportunities. 

Would ensure 

consistency between 

new buildings and 

the existing context. 

Create more 

opportunities for bike 

transit in and around 

campus. 

Would create safer 

linkages between the 

north/south sides of 

campus. This is 

especially important 

with the opening of 

the Student Services 

Building. 

Smaller building 

footprints will 

reduce the 

useable square 

footage in each 

new building. 

Cost is prohibitive. 

Transit agency 

and/or city would 

have to contribute 

to be feasible. 

Limits flexibility in 

architectural 

design. 

Cost and difficulty 

permitting within 

the right-of-way. 

Permitting difficult 

within the City of 

Tampa. 

The proposed buildings in 

the new 2010 Master Plan 

update will be smaller in 

scale to make them more 

consistent with the existing 

context. 

Recommended that 

discussions be held with 

the City of Tampa as to the 

feasibility of circulator 

service. 

HCC Ybor City Campus has 

agreed to design future 

buildings to be consistent 

with the design guidelines 

for the Ybor City Historic 

District. 

Recommend that all new 

buildings constructed will 

meet or exceed the City of 

Tampa’s bike parking 

standards. 

HCC Facilities has been 

working with City of Tampa 

to construct crosswalks. 

Recommendation for this 

coordination to continue. 

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Table 3.9.a: Community Leader Input for 2010 Master Plan Update 

Recommendation Pros Cons Action 

Future campus building 

needs to be sensitive 

to surrounding context. 

Will ensure greater 

consistency between 

new buildings and 

historic structures. 

Limits flexibility in 

architectural style. 

HCC Administration has 

agreed to meet design 

guidelines within the Ybor 

City Historic District. 

Shared parking with 

the haciendas and 

Sheriff’s Office should 

be considered. 

Would allow for 

additional parking to 

become available 

without having to 

construct new 

parking. 

Sheriff’s Office lot 

is far from core 

campus. Parking 

lot at Haciendas 

may require 

improvements. 

Recommendation in Master 

Plan is to utilize City of 

Tampa property north of 

12 th Avenue for parking 

and to construct a new 

parking garage on campus. 

Culinary/Hospitality 

Program should be 

developed. 

Could foster 

connections between 

hospitality industry 

currently within Ybor 


Capital cost of 

implementing new 

program (teaching 

kitchen, etc.), 

possible 

competition with 

existing program 

at Dale Mabry. 

With Dale Mabry seeking to 

expand its 

Culinary/Hospitality 

Management program, 

creating a new program at 

Ybor City is not 

recommended., 

Sustainability Officer 

Training Program 

should be developed. 

Responds to market 

need for “green jobs” 

Cost of 

implementing new 

program. Possible 

conflicts with 

programs under 

consideration at 

other campuses. 

Recommendation is for 

further study to ensure 

that niche programs at 

different campuses do not 

conflict. 

Hot glass blowing and 

metalwork programs 

should be developed. 

Would expand 

already significant art 

program offerings at 

Ybor City Campus. 

Cost of new 

equipment and 

lack of space at 


Recommendations for art 

programs are focused on 

ensuring that existing 

program needs are met. 

Management skills and 

applied science 

programs should be 

developed. 

Would increase hard 

science programs at 


Cost of new 

programs, and 

possible conflicts 

with other HCC 

Campus offerings. 

Recommended that applied 

science programs be 

focused at other campuses 

to minimize potential 

conflicts. 

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4.0 Physical Master Plan 

This Comprehensive Master Plan for the Ybor City Campus has been prepared to respond to the 

existing conditions, future requirements and development opportunities that exist on the current 

campus acreage and identifies the potential campus expansion to surrounding lands. The 

development parameters for this five-year plan follow the Planning Scenario listed in Section 3.8 of 

this report. 

See Maps 4-A through 4-E at the end of this Section. 

4.1 Design Context 

The Ybor City Campus Master Plan is envisioned to improve campus identity, community 

connections, and existing academic uses through the re-use of existing campus acreage for infill 

redevelopment, building additions, and new academic buildings. The Ybor City Campus is located 

within National and local Historic Districts and future campus development should ensure that the 

campus identity is strengthened in a manner that is consistent and complementary to the existing, 

historic urban fabric. 

The urban context of the Ybor City Campus limits the amount of available acreage for future 

development, and therefore in developing a master plan to accommodate future growth 

projections, the College has determined that without further purchases of land and/or existing 

structures within the neighborhood, the campus is becoming functionally built-out. As described in 

greater detail below, the 2015 & 2020 development programs for the Ybor City Campus will work 

to address cohesion between the existing campus and its surrounding environs in addition to 

providing adequate space for the projected enrollment growth in existing and proposed academic 

programs to the greatest extent possible. In addition to program specific guidance below, urban 

design strategies are also articulated further in Section 4.2 below. 

4.1.1 2015 Program 

As noted in table 3.8, the Ybor City Campus currently has an overall deficit of 269,727 square feet 

for the 2014-2015 time horizon. It is unlikely that this shortage of space will be remedied during 

the five-year time horizon, but a well-designed master plan will lay the groundwork for reducing 

the space shortage while creating a more cohesive and contextually sensitive campus. This master 

plan recognizes the assets that underutilized portions of the College’s acreage contains and 

proposes academic programming to fulfill its mission. 

A key component to achieving these goals is in the proposed phasing plan. The initial expansion of 

the Ybor City Campus is programmed to occur at Building N-1, which is a three-story structure 

located at the southwest corner of the intersection 9 th Avenue and 15 th Street that will be built in 

existing surface parking. Once constructed, it will complete the intersection and create an 

opportunity for identifiable architecture that connects the north and south sides of the campus. 

This addition will be followed by the construction of two new buildings (N2 & N3) in what is 

currently surface parking owned by the College along 15 th Street, between 8 th Avenue and 9 th 

Avenue. This block represents the largest area of vacant or underutilized land currently owned by 

the College, and represents an important connector between the existing campus core, and the 

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center of Ybor City. The expansion of the campus within this area would create an urban edge to 

the south, and give a visual connection between the recently purchased Heidt Building (now the 

HCC Collaboration Zone) and the commercial core of Ybor City. The buildings would be three 

stories, with architectural design consistent with the Ybor City Historic District standards. 

Placement of the buildings would be east/west with parking located behind the structures similar 

to other alley loaded facilities within the historic district. The buildings will be separated by a small 

pedestrian gathering plaza. These two buildings will serve as an important architectural interface 

for the Ybor City Campus, and will be adjacent to the streetcar line, emphasizing the College’s 

increasing commitment to transit for its students and faculty. 

Building N-4 is proposed as a 3 story addition to the Visual Arts Building (YVAB), which will 

significantly increase the amount of square footage available to visual arts programs. Building N-5 

is proposed for the northwest corner of the intersection of 15 th Street and 11 th Avenue, in what is 

an existing surface parking lot. Building N-6 will be an addition to the YPST building. This addition 

is foreseen as the construction of a second story to the existing structure, and will create an 

opportunity to define the eastern edge of the campus with an architectural feature and additional 

space. The final building, N-7, will be a three-story structure constructed on the north side of the 

parking lot immediately across from the building N-5 in what is currently a surface parking lot. 

The need for additional parking will continue to increase as the campus grows, and due to the 

significant shortage of buildable land, the building placements of several new buildings will need to 

occur on existing parking lots. The parking issues are particularly acute at the Ybor City Campus 

because of the shortage of open land within the campus, and the relative dearth of usable parcels 

for parking adjacent to the campus. The parking strategy for the campus in the 2015 time horizon 

may need to include the leasing of additional parking spaces from both City parking garages 

(including the Centro Ybor Garage located across from the HCC Collaboration Zone (Former Heidt 

Building), as well as interim parking areas owned by the City located north of 12 th Avenue. In 

addition, there is an opportunity for a new HCC parking garage (S-1) that will be located 

immediately to the north of the new Student Services Building. 

In addition to construction of the programmed academic space in buildings N1 - N-7 and additional 

parking, the Ybor City Campus will need to continue to address improvements to the public realm; 

to create high quality, safe, pedestrian connections between buildings within the campus as well 

as strengthening connections from the campus to and through the rest of the neighborhood. 

Improved connections are particularly important across Palm Avenue from the north side of the 

campus to the south side, and from the parking garages into the campus core. These pedestrian 

improvements should include design and safety elements (e.g. lighting, call boxes), as well as a 

new, consistent wayfinding signage package. These and other urban design elements are 

discussed and illustrated further in Section 4.2 below. 

4.1.2 2020 Program 

Long term campus expansion will be dependent upon the acquisition of new land or buildings 

within the immediate campus area or student growth will be effectively capped. The growth 

currently shown within the Educational Plant Survey for the 2014-2015 planning horizon cannot be 

accommodated within the existing limitations of the campus. The campus does have options as to 

how to increase the overall campus acreage. In order to work towards providing more 

programmable space for college activities, HCC should undertake an evaluation of current HCC 

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leased properties. The Velasco Building represents a very viable opportunity, as it is a sizeable 

facility located within the current campus limits, at the corner of Palm Avenue and Nuccio Parkway. 

In a long-term lease with termination requirements, HCC leased the property to the School District 

of Hillsborough County as part of their administrative offices some time ago. This existing building, 

along with adjacent surface parking lots, represents a substantial opportunity for conversion into 

additional academic space for the College. In addition, there are some vacant lots available, 

particularly north of Palm Avenue that could potentially be acquired for new academic building 

programming. Finally, the campus could choose to lease or purchase additional vacant 

office/commercial space within Ybor City, which could provide much needed additional classroom 

space while activating storefronts within the neighborhood. 

Another option could be to utilize the land currently available at the Ybor City Campus Training 

Center (Special Purpose Center located at East Columbus Drive). During discussion with Ybor City 

Campus Administration, the facility was identified as a possible location where additional existing 

programming (particularly public safety programs) could be relocated. If the College determined 

that shifting some current programming and associated FTE to the Special Purpose Center was 

appropriate, it would permit for reprogramming of existing space (particularly in the YPST Building) 

and the reallocation for other programs on campus. 

In order to meet the projected FTE demand projected through 2020, this reallocation, in addition 

to the acquisition of additional land and/or buildings could become important components to an 

overall strategy to accommodate additional students, programming and parking for the Ybor City 

Campus. 

4.2 Urban Design/Sustainability 

As the College continues to grow, it will face increased competition for new students who will be 

choosing between a variety of campus environments within the region, and beyond. The Ybor City 

Campus is located within a unique urban setting in Florida, with its facilities in close proximity of 

100+ year old historic structures, and a rich urban fabric representing the origination of much of 

Tampa’s cultural heritage. In order to continue to improve the College’s competitiveness and 

attractiveness to students, faculty and the community, there is a need for an increased focus on 

urban design and architectural treatments that can more completely integrate the campus into its 

surrounding historic context. 

It has long been recognized that a location’s genus loci (e.g. sense of place) can affect a person’s 

well being and state of mind. Most memorable public facilities often capitalize upon existing natural 

features or utilize techniques to enhance the public realm to improve a person’s experience. The 

“public realm” is the combination and sequence of outdoor gathering places and pedestrian 

circulation systems that create the connections to major interior building spaces in a neighborhood 

or on a campus. Simply put, it is how you get to where you are going, after leaving the vehicle; 

where you enjoy hanging around; and how relaxed or comfortable it makes you feel. The Ybor City 

Campus has direct front-door access to the city’s public realm with its many buildings. While it is 

important to recognize the need for harmony within the historic context, it is also important that 

the College’s campus identity is recognized as part of the overall urban fabric of the community. 

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4.2.1 Urban Design Elements 

To improve its students’ regular on-campus experience, the College needs to enhance its public 

realm conditions on all of its campuses. At the Ybor City Campus, there are several important 

elements that relate to the built conditions at the campus that have a great effect on an 

individual’s interaction with it. 

• Establish Campus Identity 

The Ybor City Campus should better define its boundaries within the surrounding 

neighborhood through the use of signage and landscape/hardscape elements. Signage 

elements in this context refer to specific iconic signs that demarcate the major and minor 

entry points of the campus. These signs should be placed at important intersections such 

as those listed below: 

- Nuccio Parkway at Palm Avenue 

- 17 th Street and Palm Avenue 

- 17 th Street and 9 th Avenue 

- 15 th Street and 8 th Avenue 

Conceptual design of these potential elements is discussed further below. 

• Pedestrian Circulation 

The College should enhance its pedestrian sidewalk circulation and mobility throughout the 

campus. The proposed 2015 program identifies new buildings located on both the north 

and south sides of campus, with the potential incorporation of leased surface parking north 

of 12 th Avenue. In addition the existing pedestrian circulation is problematic in some areas 

where student safety is a concern. There are three primary intervention areas that should 

be addressed during the master planning horizon. 

Safety 

Students attending the Ybor City Campus currently have to access parking at the Fernando 

Noriega, Jr. Garage which is located two blocks west of campus. The pedestrian areas 

between the existing campus and the garage should be evaluated and improved 

(coordinating closely with the adjacent property owners and the City) to ensure that all 

pedestrian routes to and from the garage area are well lit, maintained, and are safe. These 

conditions should be addressed within the public right of way, including in public alleys, 

which are often left dark and are not well maintained. 

One of the most heavily used pedestrian passageways is the public alley between the 

Cuban Club and the El Pasaje Building which allows students easy movement between 13 th 

Street and 14 th Street. This alley is approximately 12 feet in width and is paved. Figures 

4.2.a & 4.2.b illustrate this existing condition. With some aesthetic treatment (including 

lighting) this passageway could become an amenity, and an interesting way to transition 

into campus. 

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Figure 4.2.a Students in Alley (from east) 

Figure 4.2.b Students in Alley (from west) 

There are also existing mid-block pedestrian crossings that should be improved as well. 

These are located at Palm Avenue, connecting the YBOR Building and the YPAB, and the on 

15 th Street connecting the YFAC Building with the YCDC Building. The Ybor City 

Development Corporation has funded some improvements to these crosswalks, but 

additional ones should be considered, especially along 15 th Street. 

Figure 4.2.c illustrates potential improvements that would increase pedestrian safety. These 

improvements are conceptual, and would require approval from the Barrio Latino 

Commission and the City of Tampa. 

Figure 4.2.c: Conceptual Crosswalk Improvements at 9 th Avenue and 15 th Street 

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Wayfinding and Signage 

In order to reinforce campus identity, HCC should consider implementing a new wayfinding 

and signage plan that would demarcate the somewhat mysterious campus boundary and 

identify building locations for students and visitors alike. This signage package would 

require approval from the Barrio Latino Commission (BLC), but it could potentially be 

implemented in cooperation with the City and/or the Ybor City Development Corporation 

(YCDC) to ensure consistency with other signage within the historic district. See Figure 

4.2.d for Conceptual Identification Signage. 

Figure 4.2.d: Conceptual Identification Signage for Ybor City Campus 

Bike Facilities 

As discussed during the community meeting (described in Section 3.93), the Ybor City 

Campus is in need of additional bike parking facilities. It is recommended that new bike 

parking facilities be placed throughout the campus, and included with every future new 

building construction as it becomes operational. 

• Gathering Places and Common Site Furnishings 

Currently, the Ybor City Campus provides several gathering spaces where students can 

relax and socialize. As the campus grows, it will be very important for additional locations 

for such spaces to be identified, and for those spaces to be accessible by both students and 

the general public. 

Because of the urban nature of the campus, new gathering spaces are likely to be 

hardscape areas with shade either provided by structures or by canopy trees. A good 

example of such a space is located at the northeast corner of 15 th Street and Palm Avenue. 

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This space, once a surface parking lot, provides a delightful, centrally located gathering 

space with both sunny and shaded areas. 

Although there is limited space available on campus, there are always potential 

opportunities for the construction of new plaza spaces in areas in and around proposed 

buildings. One area where this type of space will have an impact is the space between 

Student Services building and the proposed S1 garage. This area is approximately 25’ wide 

and 300’ long (7,500 sq.ft.), and presents an opportunity to create an attractive pedestrian 

space between the two structures, which will serve to mitigate the visual impact of the new 

parking structure. 

Figure 4.2.e illustrates a conceptual treatment for this area, showing the north side of the 

new Student Services Building and a new parking garage 

Figure 4.2.e: Concept Image for Pedestrian Area between Student Services and the Proposed S1 Parking Garage 

There is also the potential of an additional urban space between new buildings N2 and N3, 

currently a surface parking lot. This small plaza area has the potential of being an 

important gathering space for not only the students, but for the Ybor City visitors and 

community members. The location of the plaza area would be central to the neighborhood 

and in close proximity to a TECOLine Streetcar stop. 

4.2.2 Sustainability Elements 

The College has made a strong commitment recently to advance sustainable practices 

within each of its campuses. For the purposes of this master plan, several techniques are 

identified that can add to the ongoing college-wide implementation strategy to provide for 

a more sustainable future condition for its facilities. 

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• Building Design and Construction 

New Construction/Major Renovations 

The College should continue its commitment to design and construct all future buildings 

and major renovations to meet LEED Silver development standards. The newest building on 

the Ybor City Campus, the Student Services building, is being built to LEED standards. 

• Ongoing Building Operations 

The College should implement operations and maintenance programs to ensure that all 

facilities are operating at maximum efficiency. The College should consider achieving LEED 

Certification under the Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Program. 

• Landscape Materials 

The College should use native and “Florida Friendly” landscaping to minimize the need for 

irrigation water and fertilizer/pesticide within the campus. 

• Lighting 

The College should promote the use of day lighting within its new buildings to minimize the 

need for energy use for electrical lighting. Exterior lighting should use solar array or LED 

fixtures where possible to reduce electrical demands. 

4.3 Master Plan Phasing Options 

The master plan process pays special attention to projects currently listed within the HCC Capital 

Improvements Program (CIP), the development of space through the remodeling of existing 

structures, and new facility needs as identified through the analysis of current and future programs 

as outlined in Section 3.0. This information is integrated into a master plan that acknowledges 

funding and initiatives already in place, while introducing new facilities and concepts that will steer 

HCC Ybor City Campus in the coming years. The May 2010 Educational Plant Survey and the 

Capital Improvement Program identify a number of improvements for the HCC Ybor City Campus. 

4.3.1 Future Site Improvement Needs 

In addition to programmed and future building renovations, new buildings, and expanded or 

renovated buildings, the campus master plan identifies needed site enhancement improvements 

that will add to the campus identity and function. 

1) Acquire existing facility located within the campus boundary depicted in the Campus Master 

Plan. 

2) Construct a parking structure with 1,583 space capacity; with hard surface, positive 

drainage and illumination. 

3) Renovate campus-wide underground utilities systems. 

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4) Renovate campus-wide exterior signs, maps, and directories. 

5) Renovate existing 1,092 parking spaces and areas around existing parking lots; to include 

improving traffic flow, handicap accessibility, landscaping, and signage. 

4.3.2 Future Campus Building Remodeling Needs 

In addition to the new building construction identified in the current programmed campus projects, 

the campus master plan identifies needed building remodeling and/or renovations of the following 

facilities to add to the campus identity and function. 

1) Remodel Facility 201 – Ybor Building; Rooms 206, 207, 207A, 2097B, 207C, 207D, 208, 

208A, 208B & 209; as physical science laboratory suite and service areas; use code 210, 

215; PLUS 30 student stations; 2,000 NSF; as support services; 76 NSF (Less 9 vocational 

Student Stations) 

2) Remodel Facility 201 – Ybor Building; Room 111; as support services facilities and service 

areas; use code 650; zero student stations; 136 NSF. 

3) Remodel Facility 201 – Ybor Building; Rooms 113, 114, 115, 116, 117 & 118; as physical 

education service facilities and service areas; use code 670 & 675; zero student stations; 

1,912 NSF. 

4) Remodel Facility 204 – Library Building; Rooms 105A; as support service facilities and 

service areas; use code 310, 315; zero student stations; 180 NSF. 

5) Remodel Facility 204 – Library Building; Rooms 111, 115, 115A, 115B, 115C, 115D, 115E, 

115F, 115G, 116& 116A; as support service facilities and service areas; use code 310, 315; 

zero student stations; 4,594 NSF. 

6) Remodel Facility 204 – Library Building; Rooms 104, 104B, 104C, 104D, 104E, 106A & 

106B; as radio/television laboratory suite and service areas; use code 210, 215; PLUS 40 

student stations; 2,264 NSF. 

7) Remodel Facility 204 – Library Building; Rooms 105, 106, 106C, 106D, 106E, 106F, 106G 

& 105B; as library service and service areas; use code 410, 440, & 455; zero student 

stations; 4,019 NSF. 

8) Remodel Facility 204 – Library Building; Rooms 201B & 201C; as library facilities and 

service areas; use code 410; zero student stations; 998 NSF. 

9) Remodel Facility 204 – Library Building; Rooms 315, 316 & 316A; as English for Academic 

purposes (EAP) laboratory suite; use code 210 & 215; PLUS 48 student stations; 1,211 

NSF. 

10) Remodel Facility 204 – Library Building; Rooms 304B & 304C; as English for Academic 

purposes (EAP) computer laboratory suite; use code 210 & 215; PLUS 18 student stations; 

745 NSF. 

11) Remodel Facility 204 – Library Building; Room 304 & 304A; classroom facilities and service 

areas; use code 110 & 115; PLUS 69 student stations; 1,714 NSF. 

12) Remodel Facility 204 – Library Building; Rooms 314 & 314A; as classroom facilities and 

service areas; use code 110 & 115; PLUS 48 student stations; 1,927 NSF. 

13) Remodel Facility 206 – Faculty Building; Rooms 115, 115A & 115B; as student services 

facilities and service areas; use code 630 & 635; zero student stations; 1,366 NSF. 

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4.3.3 Future Campus Renovation Needs 

1) Renovate campus-wide telecommunication systems; to include voice, data, video, and 

network transmission capabilities. 

2) Renovate campus-wide fire and security alarm systems; to include installation of state-ofthe-art 

fire and intruder alarm monitoring systems. 

3) Renovate; Facility 201- Ybor Building; all rooms; pursuant to definition in Section 

1013.01(18), Florida Statutes, and provisions of Section 423, State Requirements for 

Educational Facilities, of the Florida Building Code; 44,256 GSF. Excludes spaces 

recommended for remodeling elsewhere in this document. 

4) Renovate; Facility 202- Performing Arts Building; all rooms; pursuant to definition in 

Section 1013.01(18), Florida Statutes, and provisions of Section 423, State Requirements 

for Educational Facilities, of the Florida Building Code; 46,822 GSF. 

5) Renovate; Facility 203- Visual Arts Building; all rooms; pursuant to definition in Section 


Educational Facilities, of the Florida Building Code; 14,785 GSF. 

6) Renovate; Facility 204- Library Building; pursuant to definition in Section 1013.01(18), 

Florida Statutes, and provisions of Section 423, State Requirements for Educational 

Facilities, of the Florida Building Code; 51,122 GSF. Excludes spaces recommended for 

remodeling elsewhere in this document. 

7) Renovate; Facility 205- Public Service Technology; all rooms; pursuant to definition in 



8) Renovate; Facility 206- Faculty Building; all rooms; pursuant to definition in Section 


Educational Facilities, of the Florida Building Code; 23,982 GSF. Excludes spaces 

recommended for remodeling elsewhere in this document. 

9) Renovate; Facility 207- Administration Building; pursuant to definition in Section 


Educational Facilities, of the Florida Building Code; 20,469 GSF. 

10) Renovate; Facility 208- Child Care Development Center; all rooms; pursuant to definition in 



4.3.4 Future Campus New Construction Needs 

In addition to the current programming and future building renovations, the campus master plan 

identifies the following new building needs that address expanded FTE and education 

programming. 

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1) Construct classroom and service facilities; use codes 110, 115; PLUS 795 student stations; 

21,863 NSF; 31,054 GSF. 

2) Construct computer classroom and service facilities; use codes 120, 125; PLUS 36 student 

stations; 990 NSF; 1,406 GSF. 

3) Construct one (1) biology laboratory suite; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 45 student stations; 

2,925 NSF; 4,155 GSF 

4) Construct one (1) chemistry laboratory suite; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 33 student 

stations; 2,165 NSF; 3,075 GSF 

5) Construct one (1) fine art (photography) laboratory suite; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 20 

student stations; 2,525 NSF; 3,587 GSF. 

6) Construct one (1) art (painting/drawing) laboratory suite; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 29 

student stations; 1,750 NSF; 2,486 GSF 

7) Construct one (1) art (computer graphics) laboratory suite; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 13 

student stations; 950 NSF; 1,349 GSF 

8) Construct one (1) cinematography laboratory suite; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 25 student 

stations; 1,350 NSF; 1,918 GSF 

9) Construct one (1) international business laboratory suite; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 20 


10) Construct one (1) computer science laboratory suite; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 30 student 

stations; 1,450 NSF; 2,060 GSF. 

11) Construct two (2) interdisciplinary computer laboratory suites; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 

50 student stations; 3,250 NSF; 4,616 GSF. 

12) Construct two (2) medical coder/biller laboratory suites; use codes 210, 212, 215; PLUS 30 


13) Construct one (1) child care services laboratory suite; use codes 210, 212, 215; PLUS 13 


14) Construct two (2) accounting laboratory suites; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 60 student 


15) Construct one (1) business data processing laboratory suite; use codes 210, 212, 215; 

PLUS 35 student stations; 2,830 NSF; 4,020 GSF. 

16) Construct two (2) law enforcement laboratory suite; use codes 210, 212, 215; PLUS 60 


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17) Construct two (2) criminal justice laboratory suites; use codes 210, 212, 215; PLUS 42 


18) Construct three (3) criminal justice (juvenile) laboratory suites; use codes 210, 212, 215; 

PLUS 60 student stations; 14,025 NSF; 19,921 GSF. 

19) Construct two (2) private security guard laboratory suites; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 60 


20) Construct two (2) correctional officer laboratory suites; use codes 210, 212, 215; PLUS 50 


21) Construct two (2) bail bonding laboratory suites; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 36 student 


22) Construct one (1) legal assisting laboratory suite; use codes 210, 215; PLUS 20 student 


23) Construct library facilities and service areas; use codes 240, 245, 410, 420, 430, 440, 455; 

zero student stations; 30,410 NSF; 43,194 GSF. 

24) Construct audiovisual facilities and service areas; use codes 530, 535; zero student 


25) Construct auditorium/exhibition facilities and service areas; use codes 610, 615, 620, 625; 

zero student stations; 13,600 NSF; 19,317 GSF. 

26) Construct student services facilities and service areas; use codes 630, 635, 650, 655, 660, 

665, 670, 675, 680, 685, 690, 810, 830, 850, 895; zero student stations; 16,816 NSF; 

23,885 GSF. 

27) Construct physical education facilities and service areas; use codes 520, 523, 525; zero 


28) Construct office facilities and service areas; use codes 310, 315, 350, 355; zero student 


4.3.5 Five-Year Master Plan Projected Build Out 

The master plan identifies a five-year planning horizon for its projections (as illustrated in Table 

3.8.a). The following table includes the summary of master plan building square feet, parking and 

sequence of construction. The summary table is keyed by color to, new academic, and parking 

that corresponds to the master plan. Square footage within individual buildings is keyed to 

academic programs and facility classroom types. Tables 4.4.a & 4.4.b summarize the programming 

for the new buildings and parking areas on the Ybor City Campus. 

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Table 4.4.a: HCC Ybor City Campus Master Plan 

New Academic and Support Area Summary 2010 – 2015 

Footprint 

Building 

Designatio 

Area 

(Sq. Ft.) 

FloorsGross Area 

(No.)(GSF) 

Space Type 

Existing 

Buildings 

398,442 Per Educational Plant Survey 

Total 398,442 Total Programmed SF 

2015 

Proposed 

Buildings Title SF Program 

N-1 7,022 3 21,066 Academic Use 15,527 Classroom 

2,622 Child Care 

18,149 Subtotal SF 

N-2 7,844 3 23,532 Academic Use 15,527 Classroom 

N-3 7,844 3 23,532 

Business 

Technology 5,951 

1,406 Computer Classroom 

3,250 Interdisc. Computer Lab 


Health Occupation Tech 

Lab 

5,057 Accounting Lab 

4,020 Data Processing Lab 

1,420 International Business 

2,060 Computer Science 

2,070 Bail Bonds 

3,466 Legal Assisting 


N-4 5,340 3 16,020 YVAB Addition 3,587 Photography Lab 

2,486 Drawing/Painting Lab 

1,349 Computer Graphics Lab 

1,918 Cinematography Lab 

4,155 Biology 

N-5 13,091 3 39,273 

Auditorium and 

Student Services 

Expansion 

3,075 Chemistry 


19,317 Auditorium/Exhibition 

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23,885 

Student Services 

(additional need) 


N-6 8,6 1 8,663 YPST Addition 6,875 Private Security Guard 


N-7 10,0 3 30,000 Physical Education 46,260 Physical Education 


Total 560,528 668,169 Projected SF Need 

107,641 Projected SF Deficit 

Table 4.4.b: HCC Ybor City Campus Master Plan 

Parking Area Summary 2010-2015 

Parking 

Parking Designation Spaces 

Comments 

Existing Spaces* 1,137 Spaces 

S1 42 Spaces 

S2 12 Spaces 

S3 18 Spaces 

S4 33 Spaces 

S5 450 Spaces 

S6 36 Spaces 

TG 800 Spaces 

Total 1,391 

2,249 Projected Spaces Needed 

858 Additional Spaces Needed 

Continued refinement occurred during the master plan and phasing for improvements have been 

initiated relative to program requirements. The following preliminary phases are identified for 

preliminary consideration and may be modified based upon funding opportunities. The master 

plan graphics include keyed building and parking locations in the general sequence of development 

phasing described below. 

4.3.4.1 Academic Building Phasing 

Building N-1 is programmed to be the first new construction on the Ybor City Campus, with 

Buildings N-2 & N-3 next, creating an edge along the 8 th Avenue frontage. The next development 

is expected to move north of Palm Avenue, with building addition N-4 and new building N-5. Long 

term expansion is expected to take place with the new construction of the N-6 addition to the 

YPST building. The final building construction programmed for major addition within the existing 

campus acreage will be in Building N-7 at the north end of campus. 

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4.3.4.2 Infrastructure Phasing 

The final phase identifies completion of the campus with core campus build-out, completion of the 

active recreational uses, construction of a parking deck, and completed / connected pedestrian 

corridors. 

See Maps 4-F through 4-J at the end of this Section. 

A. Parking/Circulation 

The final physical master plan envisions continued use of the existing City of Tampa street 

system, though it is recommended that the campus pursue closure of 11 th Avenue in order 

to facilitate the create of additional pedestrian spaces on campus. With the build out of the 

proposed plan, it is expected that the remaining surface parking lots will largely be replaced 

by new buildings with academic programs. There is one exception to this trend, the 

proposed parking garage located north of the Student Services Building. Due to the overall 

dimensional requirements of ramp slopes and floor separation, this location is the only 

current area where adequate acreage exists in which a structured parking garage can be 

placed within the campus. 

Pedestrian circulation will need to be improved incrementally as funding becomes available, 

but should be planned comprehensively. This could potentially include improvements to 

existing mid-block crossings and crosswalks, as well as the creation of a north/south 

pedestrian link that will run from the plaza area south of building N-7 south to the plaza 

area between N-2 & N-3. 

Even with the eventual construction of the new structured parking garage north of the 

Student Services Building it is highly recommended that additional alternative parking 

spaces be acquired. These could potentially be leased from the City in the Centro Ybor 

Garage, or in the form of grass parking along 12 th Avenue. 

See Map 4-G Proposed Conditions Parking/Circulation 

B. Stormwater 

The existing stormwater management systems within the historic district are limited. 

The majority of the existing campus acreage has been previously developed and should 

be maintained in condition until future building programming is permitted. SWFWMD 

requires treatment of stormwater runoff for new facilities. We anticipate a treatment 

system will be required for improvements associated with all new building construction 

(N1 – N5 & N7 and Parking Garage S-1). Vault or chamber systems under parking areas 

may be an option to provide the required treatment if space is not available for a pond. 

However, note that new FDEP stormwater rules that will likely be implemented 

sometime in 2011 may require vault and chamber underdrain systems to be located in 

grassed areas. 

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The pond north of the new Student Services building was recently rebuilt to current 

rules and regulations. Therefore, it may accommodate the improvements associated 

with Parking Garage S-1. 

Building N6 is proposed in an area where there is an existing depression. The drainage 

basin for this depression appears to be limited to just beyond the limits of the 

depression. Building N7 is proposed in an area where there is an existing pond. Volume 

that is lost in that pond will likely have to be made up in the proposed stormwater 

system that should be constructed with the Building N7 improvements. 

See Map 4-H Proposed Conditions Stormwater 

C. Sanitary Sewer 

Proposed sanitary sewer service for the campus expansion will be provided by connecting 

to existing lines in the right of way, as is anticipated for Buildings N4, N5, and N7. It may 

be possible to extend existing plumbing to the Building N4 addition. Sanitary services for 

buildings N1, N2, and N3, may connect to the existing city sanitary line that goes across 

the existing parking lot between the proposed buildings to 15 th St. New sanitary sewer 

lines will be connecting to existing vitrified pipelines in the right of way. These lines are old 

and the City may need to evaluate new points of connections to the existing system on a 

case by case. All final points of connection must be approved by the City of Tampa 

Wastewater Department. 

Existing trees should be evaluated during the planning stages of the proposed building 

sites. Buildings should be adjusted to save existing trees when it is feasible, and the trees 

are healthy. Tree removal should be permitted for trees that cannot be saved. 

D. Water 

See Map 4-I Proposed Conditions Sanitary Sewer 

Water service for the campus expansion will be provided by connecting to existing lines in 

the right of way, as is anticipated for all new buildings. It may be possible to provide water 

service for the building addition (for building N4) by extending building plumbing to the 

addition. The existing water distribution system appears to have sufficient capacity for the 

current and projected demand. Final points of connection must be approved by the City of 

Tampa Water Department. 

See Map 4J Proposed Conditions Water Infrastructure 

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YBOR CITY 

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203 

N4 

N5 

SDHC 

S5 

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S1 

207 

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206 

N1 

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N3 

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208 

204 

8TH AVE 

S2 

6TH AVE 

205 

N6 

CENTRO YBOR 

S3 

N 17TH ST 

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EXISTING STUDENT USE CAMPUS 

BUILDINGS 


SURROUNDING BUILDING 

PROPOSED BUILDINGS/ ADDITIONS 

PROPOSED PARKING GARAGE 

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PROPOSED STORMWATER PONDS 

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SUPPORT 


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S5- PROPOSED PARKING GARAGE 

S6- PROPOSED SURFACE PARKING LOT 

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HCZ 

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PARKING 

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YBOR CITY 

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203 

N4 

N5 

NUCCIO PKWY 

SDHC 

JOINT USE 

CITY OF 

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207 

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N3 

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208 

204 

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N 17TH ST 

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CAMPUS AREA 


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PROPOSED STORMATER PONDS 

VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 

HART BUS LINE 

MARKED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 

PRIMARY INTERNAL PEDESTRIAN PATH 


PARKING/ CIRCULATION 

S4 

7TH AVE 

HCZ 

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CITY OF TAMPA 

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GARAGE 

NORTH 

BUILDING KEY 




204- YLRC, LEARNING RESOURCE 

CENTER 

205- YPST, PUBLIC SERVICE 

TECHNOLOGY 


207- YASP, AMINISTRATION AND 

FACULTY SUPPORT 


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SDHC- VELASCO BUILDING: SCHOOL 

DISTRICT OF HILLSBOROUGH 

COUNTY 


N1-N7- PROPOSED BUILDINGS OR 

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YBOR CITY 

2010 CAMPUS 

MASTER PLAN 

UPDATE 

12TH AVE 

N7 

203 

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N5 

NUCCIO PKWY 

SDHC 

JOINT USE 

CITY OF 

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GARAGE 

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206 

207 

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N3 

N 15TH ST 

208 

204 

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S2 

205 

N6 

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N 17TH ST 

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PROPOSED STORMWATER PIPE 

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PROPOSED STRUCTURE 

PROPOSED STORM WATER VAULT OR 

CHAMBER SYSTEM 


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CITY OF TAMPA 

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GARAGE 

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CENTER 


TECHNOLOGY 


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2010 CAMPUS 

MASTER PLAN 

UPDATE 

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203 

N4 

N5 

NUCCIO PKWY 

SDHC 

JOINT USE 

CITY OF 

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GARAGE 

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N3 

N 15TH ST 

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204 

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CAMPUS AREA 


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PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER 

EXISTING MANHOLE 

PROPOSED MANHOLE 


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CENTRO YBOR 

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PROPOSED POTABLE WATER 

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Florida Research and Economic Database: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Office of 

Workforce Information Services, Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment 

Projections Unit: Labor Force Projections 2001-2009, Hillsborough County 

Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission: 

- Economic Data 

- Residential Building Permit Activity 

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Vol.1. Tampa, FL. 

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Catalog. Tampa, FL. 

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- 18 to 24 Year Olds with a High School Diploma of Equivalent 

- Bachelor’s and Associate Degrees Awarded in Registered Nursing per 1,000 Nursing 

Occupations for 2001 

- In-State Degree Production by Selected Field Per 1,000 Occupations 

- Projections of the Working Age Population (Ages 18-64) - % Change from 2000 to 

2025 

- Families in Poverty 

- College-Going Rates of High School Graduates – Directly from High School 

- Percent of Total Population Enrolled in College 

- Import/Export Ration of College-Going Students 

- 9 th Graders Chance for College by Age 19 

- Projections of Retirement Age Population - % Change from 2000 to 2025 

- Three Year Graduation Rates for Associate Students – 2002 

School District of Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL. 

- Pupil Membership Survey 

- Adult Training Catalog 

School Board of Hillsborough County (2003). Technical, Career and Adult Education Annual 

Report. Tampa, FL. 

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Consulting Group, Inc. 

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for Ruskin CDP, Apollo Beach CDP, Gibsonton CDP, Wimauma, CDP, Greater Sun Center 

CDP, and Unincorporated Hillsborough County. 

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Appendix A 

Existing Campus Building Footprints 

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Ybor City Campus – Administration Building 

YADM-Building 207 

1 st Floor Plan


YADM –Building 207 

2 nd Floor Plan

Ybor City Campus – Building 207 

YADM-Administration Building 

3 rd Floor Plan


YADM - Building 207 

Basement Floor Plan 

N

Ybor Campus Ybor Building 

YBOR- Building 201 

First Floor Plan

Ybor City Campus – BLDG 201 

YBOR-Ybor Building 

2 nd Floor Plan

Ybor City Campus 

YBOR –Ybor Building - BLDG # 201 

3 rd Floor Plan

Ybor City Campus Building 208 

YCDC-Child Development Center 

1 st Floor Plan


YCDC-Child Development Center 

2 nd Floor Plan

9/26/2002 


Faculty Building -YFAC 

1 st Floor Plan

9/26/2002 


Faculty Building -YFAC 

2 nd Floor Plan

YBOR CITY CAMPUS – LIBRARY 

YLRC – Building 204 

1 st Floor


YLRC-Ybor Library and Learning Resources Center Building 

2 nd Floor Plan


YLRC-Ybor Library and Learning Resources Center Building 

3 rd Floor Plan

Ybor City Campus – BLDG 204 YLRC 

Library and Learning Resources Center Building 

4 th Floor Plan


YPAB-Ybor Performing Arts Building 

1 ST P 

Floor Plan



2 nd Floor Plan



3 rd Floor Plan


YPST-Public Service Technology Building 

1 st Floor Plan – Main Building



1 st Floor Plan-East Wing 

N

Classroom 

222 

Classroom 

216 

Classroom 

214 

Stairs 

224 

Storage 

222A 

Storage 

220 

Elect 

218 

Corridor 

217 

Storage 

216A 

Comm 

212 

Storage 

214A 

Corridor 

210 

Mech 

Shafts 

Mechanical 

Boiler Rm 

208 

Classroom 

226 209A 

Classroom 

228 

Storage 

230 

Corridor 

227 

Criminalistic Lab 

225 

Storage 

225A 

Corridor 

233 Corridor 

237 

Elect 

234 Storage 

232A 

Work Room 

209 

Toilet 

207A 

Dark Room 

209B 

Classroom 

241 

Storage Comm 

238 240 

Vest. 

207 

Custodial 

205 

Vest. 

203 

Toilet 

203A 

Elevator 

201 

Storage 

241A 

Storage 

236A 

Corridor 

206 

Lobby 

202 

Stairs 

201 

Classroom 

232 

Classroom 

236 

N 



2 nd Floor Plan

Courtroom 

320 

Classroom 

314 

Stairs 

324 

Storage 

322 

Storage 

318 

Elect 

318 

Storage 

320A 

Comm 

312 

Storage 

314A 

Mech 

Shafts 

Corridor 

310 

Mechanical 

Room 

308 

Classroom 

326 

Classroom 

328 

Corridor 

327 

Lab 

325A 

Lab 

325B 

Lab 

325C 

Lab 

325D 

Lab 

325E 

Corridor 

325F 

Storage 

331 

Corridor 

333 

Storage 

325G 

Correctional 

Officer 

Interview Lab 

325 

Lab 

325H 

Lab 

325I 

Corridor 

337 

Classroom 

309 

Classroom 

339 

Vest. 

307 

Toilet 

307A 

Custodial 

305 

Vest. 

303 

Toilet 

303A 

Elevator 

302A 

Storage 

339A 

Corridor 

306 

Lobby 

302 

Stairs 

301 

Storage 

330 

Elect 

334 

Storage 

336A 

Storage 

338 

Comm 

340 

Storage 

342A 

Classroom 

332 

Classroom 

336 

Classroom 

342 

N 



3 rd Floor Plan

806sf 

1,470sf 

865sf 

189sf 

1,442sf 

151sf 

10sf 


YVAB -Visual Arts Building 203 

1 st Floor Plan 

N


YVAB -Visual Arts Building 203 

2 nd Floor Plan


Appendix B 

Community Meeting Notes 

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MEMORANDUM OF MEETING 

Meeting Date: January 28, 2010 Time: 1pm 

Meeting Location: Ybor Room 

PIN: 05036- - - File Identifier: 

Project Name: 

Purpose of Meeting: Community Meeting 

Minutes Prepared By: Stralow 

HCC Ybor City 2010 Master Plan Update 

Minutes Date: February 

2, 2010 

Attendees: 

Michael English 

Neale Stralow 

Catherine Jones 

Shawn Robinson 

Dave Cabeceiras 

David Liller 

Copy To: 

Comments or Actions Required: If you should have any comments or changes to the following please contact me 

within the next 30 days or the following will stand as a true and accurate account of the proceedings. 

The following is a summary of the discussion provided during the schedule community 

involvement workshop for the 2010 master plan update. A total of 18 persons attended the 

meeting. 

Dr. Robinson - welcomed everyone and provided an overview of the campus and purpose for 

today’s discussion. Self introductions followed. See attached sign in sheets for names and titles 

of attendees. 

Michael English – introduced the team and provided an overview of the 2010 master plan 

update. 

Neale Stralow – provided an overview presentation of the 2010 master plan update process, 

schedule, preliminary growth projections and relationships to the 2005 master plan. 

Open discussion occurred throughout the presentation and is summarized below: 

Vince Pardo (City of Tampa/YCDC) 

• In 2005 the YCDC Board commented that parking will need to grow as the campus 

continues to grow. This issue still needs to be addressed. 

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Cathy Coyle (City of Tampa/LDC) 

• On the 2005 Master Plan Graphic, N7 is shown in the table but is not shown on the map. 

• Consider an in-town circulator or some other form of transit possibly in conjunction with 

Encore. 

Dr. Robinson (HCC) 

• Stated the College was on the list but hadn’t gotten any farther than that. 

Don Barco (King Corona Cigars/YCDC) 

• A lot of people ride bikes in Ybor but there is no place to park them. Linda Herlocker 

stated that the new Student Services Building will have bike racks. 

• Near 9 th Avenue and 15 th Street there is potential for an accident. You might need to 

put something there – similar to what is on Palm Avenue. 

• Also issues at Palm Ave and 13 th Street 

Charles Bowen (HCC Facilities) 

• The mid-block crosswalk on Palm Ave is going to be upgraded to the new DOT 

standards. Possibly wording will be painted on the roadway. 

• He is also investigating updating the crosswalk on 13 th Street and Palm Ave. 

• He is waiting to hear back from the City. 

Gloria Moreda (City of Tampa/LDC) 

• Is the 2005 master plan available online? 

• It looks like there is a lot of internalization to the buildings – the entrances don’t face 

the street. 

• Buildings N3 and N4 look like people enter from the back. 

• Will the new plan have policies dictating the design? 

Neale Stralow (WM) 

• The 2005 plan is on the college’s website. 

• Building masses are being changed to be more in scale and mass with character of 

district and LEED standards for day-lighting. 

• The current plan includes language recognizing the district and proposing sympathetic 

design to standards. 

Steve (YCDC) 

• Could a parking agreement be put into place with the haciendas to the north or with the 

Sherriff’s lot? 

• There isn’t funding for the Sherriff’s lot yet but if they could partner with HCC Ybor there 

might be enough funding. 

Dennis Fernandez (City of Tampa) 

• Maximizing the building envelope is not important in this area. The campus needs to be 

responsive to the surrounding area. 

Vince Pardo (YCDC) 

• The alleys are narrow but extremely functional. 

• The Palm Avenue crosswalk is the most important one because it crosses a 4-lane road. 

Tony LaColla (Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Assoc.) 

• What is the planned/projected buildout? 


• The document plans for 5-years and 10-years. Buildout depends on whether the school 

buys more land to accommodate their growth. 


• Is the campus considering student housing or live/study housing? 

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• The college isn’t interested in providing student housing 

Linda Herlocker (HCC) 

• The college partners with the community and helps find houses to rent for students. 

Art Keeble (Arts Council of Hillsborough County) 

• Does the College have a public art component requirement? If so, an artist could be 

commissioned to design a crosswalk which would satisfy the requirement. 

David Cabeceiras (HCC) 

• There was not an art requirement. 

Dr. Shawn Robinson (HCC) 

• He is going to start a campus forum to be held once a month to discuss and share ideas 

about HCC and Ybor. 

• He asked the participants what programs were needed at the Ybor Campus. 


• Culinary Arts/Hospitality needed 

Dr. Robinson (HCC) 

• He identified that current HCC program is located at Dale Mabry campus. He pointed out 

that he would need a commitment from the Ybor community for space needs and job 

partnerships. 


• Medium and large businesses are hiring full-time sustainability officers. The college 

might consider creating a program geared toward sustainability officers. 

Art Keeble (Arts Council of Hillsborough County) 

• Addition to art department with hot glassblowing and metalwork/jewelry 


• There could be an opportunity to lease space along the Adamo corridor 

Cathy Coyle (City of Tampa/LDC) 

• It is hard to find applied science classes. There needs to be classes where you can 

create, produce, manufacture, etc. There needs to be an AS degree that you could go 

on to get a job after graduation – teach management skills and applied science skills. 

The meeting ended at 3PM. 

Referenced Meeting Materials 

Doc #87018 – Ybor City Master Plan Update Process 

Doc #87012 – Ybor City Community Meeting Presentation 

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HCC 2010 Master Plan Update 


Master Plan Update Process 

I. Notice To Proceed (Oct. 30, 2009) 

II. Existing Conditions Analysis (Nov. 2009- 

Jan. 2010) 

a. Document Change 

b. Update Physical Campus 

Improvements 

III. Future Campus Needs (Jan. - Feb. 2010) 

a. Collect Stakeholder Input 

b. Refine 5 & 10 Year Projections 

c. Develop Alternatives 

d. Draft Master Plan 

IV. Final Master Plan (Feb. - Mar. 2010) 

a. Refine Master Plan 

b. Stakeholder Review 

c. Complete edits and finalize 

V. Board of Trustees Approval (April – June 

2010)

HCC Ybor City Campus 

2010 Master Plan Update 

WilsonMiller, Inc. 

Michael English, AICP 

Neale Stralow, AICP, ASLA 

Catherine Jones, AICP

Scope of Project 

• Collect input on physical and 

programming changes since 2005 

• Update / Revise Physical Master Plan 

• Approval by Board of Trustees

Project Milestones 

• Internal Kick Off Meeting – Nov. 2009 

• Community Meeting – Jan. 2010 

• Internal Plan Meeting – Feb. 2010 

• Draft Master Plan - March 2010 

• Trustees Approval – April/May 2010

Project Process 

• Document Changes since 2005 

• Collecting Campus and Community 

Input 

• Developing/Refining Growth 

Projections 

• Development of Alternatives 

• Final Plan and Phasing

2010 Land Area – 15.06 Acres 

2010 Total Building Area – 363,300 sf 

HCC Ybor City Campus - Existing Conditions

2005 Land Area – 15.06 Acres 

2005 Existing – 284,720 sf 

2005 Projected 5-Year Need – 755,859 sf 

2005 MP Building Area – 810,420 sf 

HCC Ybor City Campus – 2005 Campus Master Plan

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