Hillsborough County public meetings in 2024

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will hear three live applications on December 17, 2024: a sign variance, a special use for a church/child care/school with a lot development variance, and a special use for an alcoholic beverage permit with a separation waiver. Four other applications were continued to the January 21, 2025 hearing. The officer will file recommendations or final decisions by January 10, 2025.

• Sign variance request (VAR 25-0002) for property at 16446 N. Dale Mabry Hwy by Kendal Signs
• Special use request (SU-GEN 24-0625) for church, child care center, and school with variance to lot development standards at 1511 S 301 Hwy by Harvest Time of Tampa Inc.
• Special use request (SU-AB 25-0040) for an alcoholic beverage permit with separation waiver at 730 W. Brandon Blvd by Josephines Italian Market LLC
• Four applications (VAR 24-1128, SU-SCH 24-1238, SU-SCH 24-1335, VAR 25-0094) continued to the January 21, 2025 LUHO hearing

Zoning Hearing Master

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master will hold a public hearing starting at 6:00 PM on December 16, 2024, to consider five rezoning requests. The hearing officer will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by January 9, 2025. Most other agenda items were continued or withdrawn.

• Todd Pressman seeks rezone to CG on 1.97 acres at US 41 & 4th Ave SE
• Wendy Duong seeks rezone to AS-1 on 6.45 acres at 402 NW 19th Ave
• Todd Pressman seeks rezone to CN-R on 0.7 acres at Hurley Rd & Bloomingdale Ave
• David Higuera seeks rezone to RDC-6 on 0.48 acres near Xanthus St & N Paddock Ave
• Michael Brooks et al. seek rezone to AS-1 on 6.81 acres at 18206 & 18214 Boyette Rd

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master held a public hearing on December 16, 2024, hearing 8 rezoning and major modification cases, all of which were 'Heard and Pending Recommendation' to the Board of County Commissioners. The hearing officer also continued 30 applications to future ZHM hearings and withdrew 4 applications. No final decisions were made at this hearing; the recommendations will be filed by January 9, 2025, and the BOCC will make final decisions on February 11, 2025.

• Heard RZ-STD 24-0775 (rezone to CG) and pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 24-1060 (rezone to AS-1) and pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 24-1203 (rezone to CN-R) and pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 24-1297 (rezone to RDC-6) and pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 25-0059 (rezone to AS-1) and pending recommendation
• Heard MM 24-0384 (major modification to PD) and pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 24-1231 (rezone to PD) and pending recommendation
• Continued RZ-PD 24-1040 to Comprehensive Plan Amendment Meeting (02/13/2025)

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing land use applications, including requests for rezoning to Planned Developments (PD) and major modifications to existing PDs. The meeting also includes the approval of a historic preservation grant and the acceptance of off-site improvement facilities.

• Historic Preservation Grant of up to $17,500 for 315 N. Moon Avenue
• Rezone request to PD for 6.73 acres near Lincoln Rd & Cowley Rd (RZ-PD 24-0579)
• Major Modification to PD for 13.32 acres at 9445 Camden Field Pkwy (MM 24-0796)
• Rezone request to M for 1.33 acres at 1406 Hobbs St (RZ-STD 24-0725)
• Acceptance of water main warranty bonds for 301 Liquor Store ($4,689.60) and Mango Pointe Commercial ($2,714.31)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing 12 rezoning and major modification requests, plus several plat and infrastructure acceptance items. In public hearings, the board approved 5 minor modifications to planned developments, a development order amendment for DG Farms, and initial consideration of three comprehensive plan text amendments, including two to expand the Urban Service Area boundary (6-1, Commissioner Cameron Cepeda opposed). The board also approved a rezoning to CI(R) at 8617 Temple Terrace Hwy despite a Zoning Hearing Master recommendation of denial, and approved a 121.7-acre rezoning to PD near Riverview despite a Planning Commission finding of inconsistency.

• Approved consent agenda with 12 rezoning/modification requests (7-0)
• Approved initial consideration of CPA 24-33 to expand Urban Service Area (6-1)
• Approved initial consideration of CPA 24-35/24-37 to expand Urban Service Area (6-1)
• Approved RZ-STD 24-0862 rezone to CI(R) at 8617 Temple Terrace Hwy, over ZHM denial (7-0)
• Approved RZ-PD 24-0697 rezone to PD (121.7 acres) near Riverview, despite Planning Commission inconsistency (7-0)
• Approved PRS 24-1129 minor modification to increase phosphogypsum stack height to 264 ft (7-0)
• Approved DRI 24-1012 development order amendment for DG Farms (7-0)
• Approved extension of zoning application deadlines due to storm-related delays (7-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is meeting to hear individual cases regarding site development, sign, and general variances. The body will also consider a special use request for a wireless communication facility. Decisions or recommendations for these applications are due by December 13, 2024.

• Special Use request for a wireless communication facility at 14081 Sydney Rd (SU-CFW 24-0439)
• Variance to encroach into wetland setbacks at 2413 S. 47th St, N Falkenburg Rd and Woodberry Rd, and 17106 Downs Dr
• Variance for a drive-through order box to be closer than 200 feet of residentially zoned property at NE corner of Mullrennan Rd & Kings Commercial Ct
• Variance for temporary manufactured home facilities requirements at 1522 Sydney Dover
• Variance for community residential home distance separation requirements at 618 Valle Vista Dr

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will hear several rezoning and major modification applications, including a request by Tampa Electric Company to rezone 262.63 acres from AR-R to AR, and a major modification for Apollo Beach Property LLC on 49 acres. Many other applications were continued to the December 16, 2024 hearing. The hearing officer will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• Tampa Electric Company rezoning of 262.63 acres at Timberlee Rd and Lightfoot Rd from AR-R to AR
• Big Cat Rescue Corp. rezoning of 1.22 acres near Copeland Rd and Gunn Hwy from AS-1 to AS-1
• Todd Pressman rezoning of 1.56 acres at 4310 Castlewood Rd from RSC-2 to CG-R
• Apollo Beach Property LLC major modification of 49 acres at 801 Golf and Sea Blvd
• Sweetwater Organic Community Farm major modification of 3.87 acres near Hanley Rd and W Comanche Ave

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master met on November 12, 2024 and took no final decisions. Twenty-two applications were continued to the December 16, 2024 ZHM hearing, and eight applications were heard and left pending a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners, due back January 7, 2025. One application (RZ-PD 24-0707) was recorded as continued (other). The Hearing Officer is to file a recommendation or final decision for each application on December 5, 2024.

• Continued 22 applications (MM and RZ-PD/RZ-STD) to the December 16, 2024 ZHM hearing
• RZ-STD 24-1142 (Todd Pressman, 4310 Castlewood Rd): heard and pending recommendation to BOCC, due back 01/07/2025
• RZ-STD 24-1204 (Big Cat Rescue Corp., Gunn Hwy area): heard and pending recommendation to BOCC, due back 01/07/2025
• RZ-STD 24-1206 (Tampa Electric Company, Timberlee Rd/Lightfoot Rd, 262.63 acres): heard and pending recommendation to BOCC, due back 01/07/2025
• MM 24-0368 (Todd Scime, 7413 S 78th St): heard and pending recommendation to BOCC, due back 01/07/2025
• MM 24-0677 (Apollo Beach Property LLC, 801 Golf and Sea Blvd, 49 acres): heard and pending recommendation to BOCC, due back 01/07/2025
• RZ-PD 24-0701 (Hanna Road LLC, W Hanna Ave): heard and pending recommendation to BOCC, due back 01/07/2025
• RZ-PD 24-0707 (KMDGR Investments LLC & GLH Ent., Boyette Rd, 24.93 acres): continued (other)

Zoning Hearing Master

A Hearing Officer will review several requests for rezonings and major modifications to planned developments. The officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, who will make final decisions at a December 10 meeting.

• RZ-STD 24-1023: Rezone 4.26 acres at 421 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr to CI (R)
• RZ-STD 24-1082: Rezone 0.43 acres at 7201 N Manhattan Ave to RSC-9 (R)
• MM 24-0397: Major Modification to Planned Development at Double Branch Rd & W Hillsborough Ave
• MM 24-0691: Major Modification to Planned Development south of Old Gibsonton Dr & Alafia River Ln
• RZ-PD 24-0789: Rezone 2.94 acres at 7805 E Sligh Ave to Planned Development

The Zoning Hearing Master heard several rezoning and planned development modification requests. No final decisions were made during the meeting; cases were either continued or are pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• RZ-STD 24-1023 (421 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr): Continued
• RZ-STD 24-1082 (7201 N Manhattan Ave): Heard and pending recommendation
• MM 24-0397 (Double Branch Rd & W Hillsborough Ave): Heard and pending recommendation
• MM 24-0691 (S of Old Gibsonton Dr & Alafia River Ln): Continued
• RZ-PD 24-0722 (Hampton Hill Dr & Cowley Rd): Heard and pending recommendation
• RZ-PD 24-0789 (7805 E Sligh Ave): Heard and pending recommendation
• RZ-PD 24-0932 (8524 Riverview Dr): Heard and pending recommendation
• MM 24-1044 (4015 Orient Rd): Heard and pending recommendation

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is meeting to hear individual cases regarding land use variances and special use permits. The body will consider requests for lot development standards, fence requirements, and alcoholic beverage permits. Several items have been continued to future meetings in November and December.

• Special Use requests for alcoholic beverage permits at 10704 Palmetto St, 128 N. Parsons St, and near Providence Rd & W Lumsden Rd
• Variance request for lot development standards at 470 Ft West of Palmetto Rd and Surona Rd
• Variance request for Citrus Park Village Development Standards at 7761 Amherts St
• Variance requests for fence requirements at 7101 S 32nd Ave and 710 Crenshaw Lake Rd
• Variance request for accessory dwelling and fence requirements at 2123 Kennen Dr

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will hear six rezoning and major modification cases after many items were continued or withdrawn. Two standard rezonings and four planned development requests are on the agenda. The hearing officer will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decision.

• MM 24-0691: Major Modification to Planned Development on 11.87 acres near Old Gibsonton Dr and Alafia River Ln
• MM 24-0397: Major Modification on 11.44 acres at Double Branch Rd and W Hillsborough Ave intersection
• RZ-STD 24-1023: Rezone to CI at 421 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (4.26 acres)
• RZ-STD 24-1082: Rezone to RSC-9 at 7201 N Manhattan Ave (0.43 acres)
• MM 24-1044: Major Modification on 8.07 acres at 4015 Orient Rd

The October 15, 2024 Zoning Hearing Master meeting was canceled due to Hurricane Milton impacts. All scheduled rezoning and major modification applications were continued to later hearing dates, with no substantive decisions made.

• Meeting canceled due to Hurricane Milton
• All 30+ applications continued to November 12, December 16, or October 28, 2024 hearings
• MM 24-0402 (Spacebox Dover, LLC) withdrawn

BOCC Land Use

The Board will vote on a consent agenda containing several rezoning requests and major modifications to planned developments, accept infrastructure bonds for new subdivisions, and hold public hearings on minor plan modifications. Multiple items have been continued or withdrawn, leaving a relatively light land-use docket.

• Rezone 6.73 acres near Lincoln Rd & Cowley Rd to PD (RZ-PD 24-0579)
• Major modification to PD at 1506 College Ave, Ruskin (MM 24-0674)
• Historic preservation grant up to $17,500 for 315 N. Moon Ave, Brandon
• Accept $2,884,232.86 performance bond for Ruskin Reserve South subdivision
• Public hearing on minor modification at 9716 Symmes Rd, Riverview (PRS 24-0914)

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Land Use meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, was canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Milton. All agenda items have been moved to the December 10, 2024, meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to Hurricane Milton
• All agenda items rescheduled for December 10, 2024

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer meets on September 23, 2024, to hear and decide on land-use petitions. Most agenda items have been continued or withdrawn, leaving four variance requests for accessory dwellings, landscape buffers, lot standards, and fences to be heard.

• Variance to accessory dwelling requirements at 2918 W. Fern St (VAR 24-1029)
• Variances to landscape buffer, rural standards, lot development, natural resources, trees, and dumpster requirements at 19013 & 19015 N 41 Highway (VAR 24-1048)
• Variances to lot development, fence, and accessory dwelling requirements at 7715 Deleuil Ave (VAR 24-1105)
• Variance to lot development standards at 1010 Peachwood Dr (VAR 24-1107)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is conducting public hearings for several rezoning and planned development modification requests. The officer will provide recommendations for these cases to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• RZ-STD 24-0775: Rezone 1.97 acres at SE Corner of N US Highway 41 & 4th Ave SE to CG
• RZ-STD 24-0878: Rezone 0.615 acres at 2733 N Falkenburg Rd to CG
• RZ-STD 24-1023: Rezone 4.26 acres at 421 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr to CI (R)
• RZ-STD 24-1104: Rezone 6.12 acres at 8132 Lithia Pinecrest Rd to CN & AS-1
• RZ-PD 24-0679: Rezone 5.66 acres at NW corner of North St & Bassa St to Planned Development

The Zoning Hearing Master continued 21 rezoning and major modification applications to future hearings, with most rescheduled for October 15, 2024. Five applications were heard and are pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, including a rezoning at 2733 N Falkenburg Rd and a major modification for USF Propco I LLC. No final decisions were made; all heard cases await BOCC action on December 10, 2024.

• Continued 21 applications to future ZHM hearings (no vote recorded)
• Heard RZ-STD 24-0878 (2733 N Falkenburg Rd) and pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 24-1104 (8132 Lithia Pinecrest Rd) and pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 24-0679 (NW corner of North St & Bassa St) and pending recommendation
• Heard MM 24-0859 (7004 E Hanna Ave) and pending recommendation

BOCC Land Use

The board will consider several rezonings, major modifications to planned developments, and accept public infrastructure improvements. A key item is the rezone of 11.43 acres at 7819 E Elm St to a planned development (PD), recommended for approval. Also on the consent agenda is a major modification for Berkeley Preparatory School on 80.81 acres and acceptance of plat and warranty agreements for off-site improvements with bonds and checks totaling over $2.6 million.

• Palma Development LLC rezone 11.43 acres at 7819 E Elm St to PD (ZHM recommends approval)
• Public Storage rezone 4.78 acres at 9910-9922 Old Big Bend Rd to PD
• Berkeley Preparatory School major modification to PD on 80.81 acres east of W Louisiana Ave & Kelly Rd
• Ruskin Reserve North plat acceptance with $625,862 performance bond and $145,722 school concurrency payment
• Acceptance of $295,162.58 warranty bond for Advent Health Riverview off-site improvements

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda containing 15 items, including rezoning requests, major modifications to planned developments, and acceptance of plats and off-site improvement warranties. Several public hearing items were also approved, including minor modifications to planned developments and the establishment of the West Lake Community Development District. Five applications were continued to future meetings, and a mediated settlement regarding a previous approval was approved.

• Approved consent agenda with 15 items including rezoning, modifications, plats, and warranty acceptances
• Approved minor modification to PD at 5326 Williams Rd (Todd Pressman)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Eisenhower Property Group (1,948 acres)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Westtown Presbyterian Church (childcare capacity increase)
• Approved minor modification to PD for William Molloy (528 acres)
• Approved minor modification to PD for 301 Wimauma, LLC (909.27 acres)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Harbour Retail Partners (pole signs)
• Approved establishment of West Lake Community Development District (CDD)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer will hear public testimony and decide on several variance requests, including a sign variance for the Brandon Town Center shopping area and multiple residential lot development variances. Several applications have been continued or withdrawn. The hearing officer's decisions are due September 17, 2024.

• Sign variance (VAR 24-0994) for 120.44 acres at Brandon Town Center Dr & Causeway Blvd
• Variance to lot development standards at 13210 Elm St (VAR 24-0575)
• Variance to parking and University Community Area regulations at 13618 N 22nd St (VAR 24-0852)
• Variance for underage occupancy in Sun City Center Senior Overlay District at 1621 Woodmar Dr (VAR 24-0934)
• Variance to minimum lot width at 6208 & 6210 W Linebaugh Ave (VAR 24-0998)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 19, 2024, to review four standard rezonings and six rezoning-planned development/major modification applications. The Hearing Officer will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which will render final decisions at an October 8, 2024 land use meeting. 17 agenda items were continued or withdrawn, leaving 10 to be heard.

• RZ-PD 24-0697: 121.7-acre rezone to Planned Development west of US Hwy 301 & Shady Preserve Dr (Eisenhower Property Group)
• MM 24-0796: Major Modification to Planned Development (13.32 acres) for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 9445 Camden Field Pkwy
• MM 24-0674: Major Modification to Planned Development (6.22 acres) for Abacus Farms at 1506 College Ave
• RZ-STD 24-0725: Rezone 1.33 acres at 1406 Hobbs St from ASC-1 to M (Mark Bentley)
• RZ-STD 24-0877: Rezone 1.98 acres at 5902 Bassa St from RSC-6 (MH) to RMC-6 (Florida Home Partnership)

The Zoning Hearing Master heard 10 rezoning and major modification applications, all of which are pending recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for final decision on October 8, 2024. Fifteen applications were continued to later hearings, and three were withdrawn. No final decisions were made at this hearing.

• Heard RZ-STD 24-0725 (1406 Hobbs St.) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 24-0862 (E US Hwy 92) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 24-0877 (5902 Bassa St.) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 24-0918 (1208 Leisure Ave) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 24-0238 (8617 Temple Terrace Hwy) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 24-0579 (Lincoln Rd & Cowley Rd) - pending recommendation
• Heard MM 24-0674 (1506 College Ave) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 24-0697 (S US Hwy 301 & Shady Preserve Dr) - pending recommendation

BOCC Land Use

The Board will consider the consent agenda including multiple rezoning requests, acceptance of off-site improvements for three developments, and authorization to file a legal appeal over a previously denied rezoning. Two public hearings on vacation of rights-of-way and easements are scheduled. Several other items have been withdrawn or continued to future meetings.

• Rezone to PD for 7.19 acres at Washington Rd (B.1)
• Rezone to PD for 35.65 acres near 11th Ave NE in Ruskin (B.2)
• Authorize petition for writ of certiorari in G.L. Acquisitions rezoning denial appeal (B.9)
• Vacation of 0.40-acre right-of-way on East Old Hillsborough Ave in Seffner-Mango (C.1)
• Vacation of utility easements totaling 0.12 acres in Riverview (C.2)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing five rezoning requests, three off-site improvement facility acceptances, and authorization to file a certiorari petition. Several public hearings were also approved, including two right-of-way/easement vacations, four minor modifications to planned developments, a CDD boundary contraction, and a CDD expansion. Multiple items were withdrawn or continued to future meetings.

• Approved consent agenda with 5 rezones, 3 off-site improvements, and certiorari petition authorization (7-0, except B.9 which was 4-3)
• Approved vacation of 20-foot right-of-way on East Old Hillsborough Avenue (7-0)
• Approved vacation of utility easements at Peninsula at Rhodine Lake (7-0)
• Approved minor PD modifications for Catherine Hartley, 731 Knowles LLC, and Meridian Partners (7-0 each)
• Approved Triple Creek CDD boundary contraction (7-0)
• Approved rezone at 2005 Sinclair Hills Rd to PD (7-0)
• Approved Citigroup Sabal Center DRI changes and major PD modification (7-0 each)
• Approved EPG1 LLC 646.95-acre rezone to PD and Berry Bay CDD expansion (7-0 each)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on July 29, 2024, to decide on several land use applications including variances, special uses, and an appeal. The agenda includes a variance to encroach into a wetland setback at 7709 Windward Way, a special use for a school at 5231 579 Hwy, and three alcoholic beverage permit requests with separation waivers. Several items have been continued or withdrawn.

• VAR-WS 24-0889: Variance to encroach into wetland setback at 7709 Windward Way (1.1 acres)
• SU-SCH 24-0622: Special use for school at 5231 579 Hwy by Sisters of Jesus the High Priest Corporation (3.13 acres)
• SU-AB 24-0790: Special use for 4-COP alcoholic beverage permit with separation waiver at 15260 Fishhawk Blvd (Boulevard Supper Club LLC)
• SU-AB 24-0888: Special use for 2-APS alcoholic beverage permit with separation waiver at 7201 Turkey Creek Rd (Sumukh One Investment LLC)
• SU-AB 24-0894: Special use for 4-COP-RX alcoholic beverage permit with separation waiver at 3710 W. Waters Ave (Amado Camilo)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master will hold a public hearing on July 22, 2024, to consider 11 land-use applications: three standard rezonings, four rezonings to planned development, and four major modifications. Twenty other items were withdrawn or continued to future hearings. The hearing officer will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• Major Modification MM 24-0300 for 137.09 acres at SE corner of Big Bend Rd & Covington Garden Dr, seeking changes to a planned development
• Major Modification MM 24-0805 for 80.81 acres at E of W Louisiana Ave & Kelly Rd, by Berkley Preparatory School
• Rezoning to Planned Development RZ-PD 24-0791 for 49.16 acres on E side of Salt Chime St & West Lake Dr intersection
• Rezoning to Planned Development RZ-PD 24-0538 for 18.06 acres at 12910 Boyette Rd
• Rezoning Standard RZ-STD 24-0775 for 1.97 acres at SE corner of N US Highway 41 & 4th Ave SE, seeking rezone to CG

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master held a public hearing on July 22, 2024, hearing 10 rezoning and major modification applications, all of which were 'Heard and Pending Recommendation' to the Board of County Commissioners. Twenty applications were continued to later hearing dates, and one was withdrawn. No final decisions were made at this hearing.

• Heard RZ-STD 24-0807 (2440 S 78th St) rezone to RMC-9, pending BOCC decision
• Heard RZ-STD 24-0836 (12712 Boyette Rd) rezone to CG-R, pending BOCC decision
• Heard MM 24-0034 (740 Eleton Springs Dr) major modification, pending BOCC decision
• Heard RZ-PD 24-0124 (7819 E Elm St) rezone to planned development, pending BOCC decision
• Heard MM 24-0300 (SE corner Big Bend Rd & Covington Garden Dr) major modification, pending BOCC decision
• Heard RZ-PD 24-0538 (12910 Boyette Rd) rezone to planned development, pending BOCC decision
• Heard RZ-PD 24-0676 (9910 & 9922 Old Big Bend Rd) rezone to planned development, pending BOCC decision
• Heard MM 24-0678 (6311 Sheldon Rd) major modification, pending BOCC decision

BOCC Land Use

The Board is reviewing land use applications, including rezone requests for residential and commercial properties. The agenda also includes the acceptance of various plats and performance bonds for infrastructure and housing projects. Several previously scheduled items were continued or withdrawn.

• Rezone 32.3 acres at 11120 & 11008 Tom Folsom Rd to PD
• Accept Balm Grove East plat with $3,336,655 performance bond
• Accept Cypress Ridge Phase 1 plat with $3,826,809 performance bond
• Accept Waterset Wolf Creek Phase F infrastructure plat with $6,912,037 performance bond
• Rezone 1.27 acres at 13627 & 13647 N Florida Ave to CG

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Land Use meeting on July 9, 2024 approved a rezoning request from Lennar for 227.78 acres near Waterset Blvd in Apollo Beach, despite the Planning Commission finding it inconsistent with the county plan. The board also approved several other rezonings and minor modifications, including a Masonic Park RV park modification that drew the only split vote. Ten items were continued or withdrawn, mostly to the August 13, 2024 meeting. Commissioner Wostal's item directing staff to review the Comprehensive Plan for Live Local Act projects was approved.

• Approved rezoning of 227.78 acres to PD for Lennar at Waterset Blvd, Apollo Beach (6-0, Kemp absent)
• Approved with conditions Masonic Park RV park modification, 199.91 acres (5-1, Cameron Cepeda opposed)
• Approved major modification to PD at 4008 N Orient Rd despite staff and Planning Commission denial recommendation (6-0)
• Approved rezoning to CG-R at 10619 Summer Season Pl despite Zoning Hearing Master denial recommendation (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 3 rezonings and 6 plats (6-0)
• Continued 7 items to August 13, 2024 and 1 item to September 10, 2024
• Withdrawn: 3 applications by applicants (Razorback Ranch, Pressman, Trailside Citrus Park)
• Approved Commissioner Wostal item directing staff to review Comp Plan for Live Local Act projects (6-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several requests for special uses and variances. Key items include applications for schools at 6101 N. Habana Ave and 13221 Boyette Rd, as well as an alcohol permit for Fords Garage Riverview. Several other land use petitions were continued to July 29, 2024.

• Special Use for school at 6101 N. Habana Ave
• Special Use and variance for school at 13221 Boyette Rd
• Alcohol permit request for Fords Garage Riverview
• Variance for lot development standards at 7326 Swindon Rd
• Fee waiver request for John Keener

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will review several land use applications, including rezonings and major modifications. The agenda also includes a request for a nonconformity special use permit at 1107 W 92 Hwy. Several other scheduled items have been continued to July 22, 2024.

• Rezone 646.95 acres at S US Hwy 301 and Saffold Rd to Planned Development
• Major Modification for Citigroup Technology, Inc. at E MLK Blvd and N Falkenburg Rd
• Rezone 35.65 acres at 11th Ave NE and 3rd St NE to Planned Development
• Rezone 2007 E Fletcher Ave from CN to CG (R)
• Nonconformity Special Use Permit for 1107 W 92 Hwy

The Zoning Hearing Master continued ten rezoning and modification applications to a July 22 hearing and withdrew two others. Seven applications were heard and are pending a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for a final decision on August 13. No final approvals or denials were issued at this hearing.

• Continued MM 24-0034 (Serenity Capital Management) to July 22
• Continued RZ-PD 24-0124 (Palma Development) to July 22
• Continued MM 24-0300 (Lifestyle Communities) to July 22
• Continued MM 24-0397 (WPG-Double Branch) to July 22
• Continued MM 24-0402 (Spacebox Dover) to July 22
• Continued RZ-PD 24-0459 (Suresh Patel) to July 22
• Continued MM 24-0468 (Rickey L. Houston) to July 22
• Continued RZ-PD 24-0537 (Royal Palm Multifamily) to July 22

BOCC Land Use

The Board is reviewing several subdivision plats for residential and commercial developments. The meeting also includes a rezoning request for property on Joe Ebert Road. Several other land use items have been continued to future meetings.

• Rezoning of 9610 Joe Ebert Rd from AS-1 to RSC-3
• Plat acceptance and $4,941,557.92 performance bond for Indigo Creek Phase 1
• Plat acceptance and $2,060,660.00 performance bond for Simmons Village South
• Acceptance of $486,465.00 letter of credit for Gardens Townhomes Phase 2
• Maintenance of off-site improvements for StorQuest Self Storage

The Board approved several rezoning requests to Planned Developments and accepted multiple residential plats for recording. Several land use applications were continued to future meetings, and one application was withdrawn.

• Approved rezone to RSC-3 at 9610 Joe Ebert Rd (Consent)
• Approved Gardens Townhomes Phase 2 plat and $486,465.00 credit (Consent)
• Approved Indigo Creek Phase 1 plat and $4,941,557.92 bond (Consent)
• Approved Simmons Village South plat and $2,060,660.00 bond (Consent)
• Approved minor PD modification for Channelside Partners, LLC (6-0)
• Approved rezone to PD for Tampa 92 LLC (6-0)
• Approved rezone to PD for Avid Group LLC (7-0)
• Approved rezone to PD for D.R. Horton, Inc. (7-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2024, to review applications for property variances and special use permits. These requests determine whether specific properties can deviate from zoning rules or operate alcohol sales with modified separation distances. No final decisions are issued at this meeting; the officer will file recommendations or rulings by June 11, 2024.

• Three site development variance requests at properties on Starling Dr and Eagles Entry Dr to encroach into wetland setbacks
• Six general variance requests covering pool requirements, accessory structures, buffering standards, and rural development rules
• Four special use permit applications for alcoholic beverage sales with separation waivers at locations including W. Hillsborough Ave and Palm River Rd
• Six previously filed applications continued to June or August 2024 hearings

Zoning Hearing Master

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will hold public hearings on several rezoning and planned development requests. Applicants, staff, and the public may present testimony regarding proposed changes to zoning designations for specific properties. The hearing officer does not make final decisions; a recommendation will be filed by June 5, 2024, for the Board of County Commissioners to consider later. These hearings determine how land use rules apply to residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites in Hillsborough County.

• RZ-STD 24-0232: Todd Pressman requests to rezone 10619 Summer Season Pl (4.53 acres) from AS-1 to CG-R.
• RZ-PD 23-0997: Chelsea D Hardy seeks to rezone 227.78 acres near 30th St NE and Waterset Blvd Intersection from AR to Planned Development.
• RZ-PD 24-0454: Pulte Home Co., LLC requests to rezone 11120 & 11008 Tom Folsom Rd (32.3 acres) from PD 22-0319 and AR to Planned Development.
• RZ-STD 24-0338: Casey R Lowe requests to rezone 11117 Oak Dr (1.43 acres) from ASC-1 to RSC-6 (R) MH.
• Multiple applications, including MM 24-0240 and RZ-PD 23-0918, were withdrawn or continued to June or July 2024 hearings.

At the May 14, 2024 Zoning Hearing Master meeting, 15 applications were continued to later hearings (mostly June 17, 2024, some to July 22, 2024) and 2 were withdrawn. Seven applications were heard and left pending recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners Land Use meeting on July 09, 2024. The Hearing Officer will file a recommendation or final decision for each application on June 05, 2024.

• Continued MM 23-0904 (Johnson Development Associates) to 06/17/2024
• Withdrawn RZ-PD 23-0918 (R.D. Development, LLC)
• Continued MM 24-0034 (Shree Kulkarni / Serenity Capital Management) to 06/17/2024
• Continued RZ-PD 24-0044 (EPG1, LLC) to 06/17/2024
• Continued RZ-PD 24-0124 (Palma Development / Ali Halaoui) to 06/17/2024
• Continued RZ-PD 24-0141 (Audrey Metelski) to 06/17/2024
• Continued RZ-PD 24-0238 (Sycamore Engineering) to 07/22/2024
• Continued RZ-PD 24-0239 (Buc-A-Day Storage) to 06/17/2024

BOCC Land Use

The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners Land Use division will consider a consent agenda containing zoning changes, subdivision plats, and infrastructure approvals. Staff recommends approval for rezonings affecting properties on Bull Frog Creek Road, N Lois Avenue, and State Road 41, alongside special use permits in Thonotosassa and Dover. The board will also accept warranty and performance bonds for road and utility improvements at 1909 E. Alsobrook Street and the Forest Brooke Phase 5 development. Several other land use applications were continued to future meetings or withdrawn by applicants.

• Rezone 122.18 acres at 12398 Bull Frog Creek Rd to Planned Development (PD) per staff recommendation.
• Accept Forest Brooke Phase 5 subdivision plat and associated performance bond of $4,457,208.75 plus school concurrency payment of $1,637,744.00.
• Approve special use permit for a 50.95-acre site near Bethune Dr & Williams Rd in Thonotosassa.
• Accept warranty bond of $9,262.00 for off-site roadway improvements at 1909 E. Alsobrook Street.
• Continue multiple rezoning and platting applications to the June 11 or August 13 meetings; withdraw PRS 24-0129 and PRS 24-0497.

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple land use applications, including rezonings, special use permits, and subdivision plats. Several applications were continued to future meetings or withdrawn by applicants. The Board also accepted annual operations reports for three phosphate mines and approved various infrastructure improvement agreements.

• Approved 17 land use applications on consent agenda (rezonings, special uses, plats)
• Approved 8 minor modifications to Planned Developments (public hearing)
• Approved 5 regular agenda items (rezonings, major modifications)
• Continued 16 applications to June 11 or August 13, 2024
• Withdrawn 2 applications by applicants
• Approved 2022-2023 Annual Reports for Hopewell, Big Four, and Consolidated Mines
• Approved Forest Brooke Phase 5 plat with $4.45M performance bond
• Approved South Creek Phase 4 plat with $671k performance bond

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will review seven variance requests that could alter residential lot standards, accessory dwelling units, and overlay district rules for specific properties. Four applicants are also seeking special use approvals to sell alcoholic beverages with separation waivers at commercial sites across the county. Residents may present testimony during the public hearing before the officer files a recommendation or final decision by May 13, 2024.

• Seven variance requests for lot standards, accessory dwelling units, and overlay districts at locations including Oakmont Ave, Van Fleet Rd, and Kings Landing Ln
• Four special use applications for alcoholic beverage permits with separation waivers at Memorial Hwy, University Plaza St, Bruce B. Downs Blvd, and Waterset Blvd
• Withdrawal of the Thinh An French Bakery special use petition and a Zion Village variance request
• Continuation of Cambridge Christian School and Elena’s Blues applications to May 20, 2024

Zoning Hearing Master

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master will hold public hearings on six land-use applications, including five planned developments and one standard rezoning. Land Use Hearing Officers do not make final decisions; they will only recommend changes to the Board of County Commissioners for a final vote later this year. These requests would alter zoning designations for properties ranging from 1 to 77 acres across Tampa, which determines what types of buildings or uses are legally permitted on those sites.

• RZ-STD 24-0273: Souad Mansour requests a zoning change for a 1-acre property at 9610 Joe Ebert Rd from AS-1 to RSC-2.
• RZ-PD 23-0780: Tampa, 92, LLC seeks rezoning for 77.37 acres near E US Hwy 92 & Moores Lake Rd into a Planned Development.
• RZ-PD 23-0848: Avid Group LLC proposes rezoning a 2.54-acre site at 1102 SE 33rd St to Planned Development status.
• RZ-PD 24-0242: Blue Sky Communities requests rezoning for 4.2 acres at 7200 Causeway Blvd into a Planned Development.
• Multiple other applications, including MM 23-0904 and SU-GEN 24-0257, are continued to the May 14 hearing.

The Zoning Hearing Master heard three rezoning requests and one standard rezoning application, all of which are pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Multiple other applications were continued to May 14, 2024, or withdrawn.

• RZ-STD 24-0273 (9610 Joe Ebert Rd) heard; recommendation pending
• RZ-PD 23-0780 (E US Hwy 92 & Moores Lake Rd) heard; recommendation pending
• RZ-PD 23-0848 (1102 SE 33rd St) heard; recommendation pending
• RZ-PD 24-0183 (4002 Garden Ln) heard; recommendation pending
• MM 23-0768 (David Wright / TSP Companies, Inc.) withdrawn
• RZ-PD 24-0242 (7200 Causeway Blvd) continued
• RZ-PD 24-0295 (N Florida Ave) continued
• 13 other applications continued to May 14, 2024

BOCC Land Use

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners will consider several rezoning requests and plat approvals for developments across the county. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval for most items on the consent agenda, while other applications were continued to a May 7 meeting or withdrawn. These decisions determine how specific parcels can be used and whether new infrastructure warranties are accepted before public maintenance begins.

• Rezone 4.88 acres at 7515 Symmes Rd from AR to PD
• Rezone 122.18 acres at 12398 Bull Frog Creek Rd to PD
• Rezone 14.73 acres at 14020 & 14036 S 301 Hwy from AR to PD
• Accept plat for Simmons Village North aka Spencer Glen North with $4,550,962 performance bond and $823,283 warranty bond
• Multiple applications by GTIS Metro DG LLC and Citigroup Technology Inc continued to May 7 meeting

The Board approved several rezoning requests to Planned Developments (PD) and minor modifications to existing land use plans. The Board also accepted plats and performance bonds for the Simmons Village North and West Lake Phase 1 projects. Numerous other items were continued to the May 7, 2024, meeting.

• Approved rezone to PD for 7515 Symmes Rd (RZ-PD 23-0109)
• Approved rezone to CN(R) for property S of Lithia Pinecrest Rd & Bell Shoals Rd (RZ-STD 23-0588)
• Approved rezone to PD for 14020 & 14036 S 301 Hwy (RZ-PD 24-0033)
• Approved $21.4M performance bond and plat for West Lake Phase 1 (B.12)
• Approved $4.5M performance bond and plat for Simmons Village North (B.11)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Tampa Electric Company with conditions (PRS 24-0279)
• Approved rezone to PD for 10205 Riverview Dr (RZ-PD 23-0783)
• Approved DRI changes and PD modification for Corporex Properties of Tampa, Inc (G.1.A/B)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master will hold public hearings on several rezoning and planned development modification requests. Land Use Hearing Officers review testimony and file recommendations for the Board of County Commissioners by April 15, 2024, with final decisions made at a May 7 meeting. Residents must submit evidence or appear as Parties of Record during this hearing to qualify for public comment at the BOCC meeting.

• Public hearings on rezoning requests including 673 Keysville Rd (11.37 acres), SE corner of Sligh Ave & N Kingsway Rd (8.57 acres), and 4008 N Orient Rd (0.21 acres).
• Four applications withdrawn, including RZ-PD 23-0618 (David Wright/TSP Companies) and RZ-STD 24-0171 (18520 Livingston Ave LLC).
• Multiple cases continued to April 15 or May 14, 2024 hearings due to scheduling or applicant requests.
• One remand case (RZ-STD 23-0082) at the US Hwy 41 intersection requiring further review before a recommendation is filed.
• Standard rezoning proposals changing zoning designations from agricultural or residential categories to commercial, industrial, or planned development status.

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master met on March 25, 2024 and took no final decisions. Nineteen applications were continued or withdrawn, and the remaining cases were heard and left pending a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The Hearing Officer is scheduled to file a recommendation or final decision for each application on April 15, 2024, with rezoning and major modification cases set for the BOCC Land Use Meeting on May 07, 2024.

• RZ-PD 23-0618 (David Wright / TSP Companies, Inc.) withdrawn by the Zoning Administrator
• RZ-STD 24-0171 (18520 Livingston Ave LLC / Steve Leone) withdrawn from the hearing process
• RZ-STD 24-0265 (R&R Land Ventures, LLC) withdrawn from the hearing process
• RZ-STD 24-0315 (Clementine Drive, LLC) withdrawn from the hearing process
• 16 applications continued to the April 15, 2024 or May 14, 2024 ZHM hearings
• RZ-STD 23-0082 (C & C Investment Properties of Tampa LLC) heard and pending recommendation to BOCC Land Use, due back 05/07/2024
• RZ-STD 24-0166 (Colin Hopkins, 673 Keysville Rd) heard and pending recommendation to BOCC Land Use, due back 05/07/2024
• RZ-STD 24-0303 (Todd Pressman) continued (other)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will review applications for zoning variances, fee waivers, and special use permits. These hearings determine whether applicants may build structures or operate businesses outside standard county development rules at specific addresses, which can affect neighborhood zoning and property use. No final approvals are granted today; the officer files a recommendation or decision by April 15, 2024.

• Site development variance requests to encroach into wetland setbacks at 4007 Mcgee Rd and multiple properties on Eagles Entry Dr/Starling Dr.
• Special use permit applications for a wireless communications facility at 14301 Nine Eagles Dr, an alcoholic beverage license at 11909 Sheldon Rd, and a community residential home at 19115 Livingston Ave.
• Variance requests to accessory dwelling, lot development, and Citrus Park Village standards at locations including Old Cone Grove Rd and E. Adamo Dr.
• Fee waiver exception request for Neighborhood Pest Control Lawn and Shrub Care Inc.
• Several special use and variance applications continued to April 22, 2024; one application withdrawn by the applicant.

BOCC Land Use

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is reviewing land use applications, including rezoning requests for properties in Wimauma and Riverview. The meeting also includes the acceptance of subdivision plats and construction bonds for local developments. Most other previously scheduled items have been continued to future meetings.

• Rezone 19.16 acres at Sumner Rd & S US Hwy 301 to a planned development
• Accept a $1,351,586.10 performance bond for Estates at Riversedge
• Rezone 1.1 acres at 8212 S 78th St to manufacturing use
• Approve historic preservation tax exemption for 1208 North Howard Avenue
• Vacate 0.79 acres of Mission Village - Phase One in Brandon

The Board approved several land use modifications, rezoning requests, and plat vacations. It also granted initial consideration for three comprehensive plan amendments to expand the Urban Service Area and one to add residential options to the Energy Industrial Park.

• Approved rezone to PD for 11809 Sumner Rd Wimauma LLC
• Approved rezone to M for Desmond Surujabali LLC
• Approved rezone to RSC-6 (MH) for Isabelle Albert, Halff Associates
• Approved historic preservation tax exemption for 1208 North Howard Avenue
• Approved plat for Estates at Riversedge with $1.35M performance bond
• Approved transfer of 590,100 gpd water use permit to Tampa Bay Water
• Approved vacating 50.55 acres of The Estates of Bullfrog Creek plat
• Approved initial consideration for Urban Service Area expansions (HC/CPA 24-07, 24-09, 24-13)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several requests for property variances and special uses. These include applications for a school, alcoholic beverage permits, and wetland setback encroachments.

• Special use permit for Navigator Academy of Leadership Southshore at S US Hwy 301 & Bishop Rd
• Alcoholic beverage permits with separation waivers on E. State Rd 60, Sullivan St, and Motor Enclave Way
• Wetland setback encroachment variances at Hampton Village Dr, N. Lois Ave, and Candleberry Cir
• Sign requirement variance at the intersection of N US Highway 41 and Leisey Rd
• Withdrawal of HB Alliance LLC application and continuance of Thinh An French Bakery application

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will consider several applications for rezoning and major modifications to planned developments. The agenda includes requests to change land use designations for various properties across the county. Many previously scheduled items have been withdrawn or continued to later dates.

• Rezone 37.1 acres near Thonotosassa Rd and Parkwood Dr to Planned Development
• Rezone 18.33 acres at Porter Rd and Harris Ranch Rd to AS-1 (R)
• Rezone 16.96 acres near Gibsonton Dr and Old Gibsonton Dr to Planned Development
• Rezone 9.81 acres at Soccer Ave and Armand Dr to Planned Development
• Rezone 4.86 acres at 7515 Symmes Rd to Planned Development

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master met on February 20, 2024. No final decisions were made: the Hearing Officer makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which renders final decisions. In the withdrawals and continuances section, 4 applications were withdrawn and 22 were continued, most to the March 25, 2024 hearing. Seventeen applications were heard and are pending recommendation, with recommendations due to be filed March 12, 2024 and most scheduled for the BOCC Land Use meeting on April 9, 2024.

• Withdrawn: MM 23-0518 Spacebox Dover, LLC (by Zoning Administrator)
• Withdrawn: RZ-STD 23-0771 David Wright / TSP Companies, Inc.
• Withdrawn: RZ-PD 23-0781 Bloomfield - St. Pete Properties, LLC
• Withdrawn: RZ-PD 24-0147 Mabry One, LLC
• Continued to 03/25/2024: 21 applications (RZ-PD 23-0618, MM 23-0768, RZ-PD 23-0778, RZ-PD 23-0780, RZ-PD 23-0848, MM 23-0887, MM 23-0904, SU-GEN 23-0955, RZ-PD 23-0994, RZ-PD 23-0997, MM 24-0029, RZ-PD 24-0031, MM 24-0034, RZ-PD 24-0044, RZ-PD 24-0132, RZ-PD 24-0141, RZ-STD 24-0166, RZ-STD 24-0171, RZ-STD 24-0232, RZ-STD 24-0265, RZ-STD 24-0273)
• Continued to 04/15/2024: RZ-PD 24-0124 Palma Development, LLC / Ali Halaoui
• Heard and Pending Recommendation: RZ-PD 23-0109 (7515 Symmes Rd) — recommendation due to BOCC 04/09/2024
• Heard and Pending Recommendation: RZ-STD 23-0588 (Lithia Pinecrest Rd & Bell Shoals Rd) — due 04/09/2024

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use items, including multiple requests to continue hearings to future meetings. The agenda also includes the consideration of various plat recordings and associated performance and warranty bonds.

• Continuation of RZ-PD 18-0996 Streetfront Commercial Properties LLC to March 19, 2024
• Continuation of RZ-PD 22-1390 GTIS Metro DG LLC to March 19, 2024
• Acceptance of Berry Bay Village F2 plat and a $3,660.00 performance bond
• Acceptance of Brookside Phase 4B & 4C plat and a $4,068,884.20 performance bond
• Acceptance of Hawks Grove Ph 4 plat and a $1,495,593.80 performance bond

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Land Use meeting on February 13, 2024, was largely procedural: 18 zoning, plan, and vacation items were continued to March 19 or April 9, 2024, most by unanimous votes. The Board approved a consent agenda of three rezoning requests and six subdivision plats, and approved several public hearing items, including a 308-acre land excavation special use with conditions (5-2) and a minor modification to a planned development in Balm (6-1). The Board also approved a mediated settlement with ANA Realty LLC over a previously denied rezoning, with no financial impact to the County.

• Continued 18 land-use items to March 19 or April 9, 2024 (unanimous votes)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning RZ-STD 23-0902 (Norvalva Santos), MM 23-0883 (86th St Holdings), and RZ-STD 24-0065 (Daniel P. Kovacs)
• Approved six subdivision plats: Avila Unit 14 Phase 2H, Berry Bay Village F2, Brookside Phase 4B & 4C, Hawks Grove fka Hawks Fern Ph 4, Hidden Lakes Residential, and Triple Creek Village O
• Approved SU-LE 23-0498 (Stephen J. Dibbs) 308-acre land excavation with conditions (5-2; Hagan and Kemp opposed)
• Approved PRS 23-0789 (William Molloy) minor modification to PD in Balm (6-1; Kemp opposed)
• Approved SU-LE 23-1003 (Farmland Reserve Inc) 330.12-acre land excavation (7-0)
• Approved PRS 24-0013 (Catholic Charities) minor modification to PD (6-0; Myers absent)
• Approved PRS 24-0205 (David Nguyen) minor modification to PD (7-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing various applications for site development and lot variances. Several other applications were withdrawn or continued to future meeting dates.

• Variance request for 5707 W. Sligh Ave to encroach into wetland setback and landscape buffers
• Variance request for 12709 Hammock Park Dr to encroach into wetland setback
• Variance request for 6739 Twelve Oaks Blvd regarding lot development standards
• Variance request for 4501 Scott Rd regarding fence requirements
• Variance request for 8419 Woodhurst Dr regarding community residential home distance separation

Zoning Hearing Master

The meeting consists of several rezoning and major modification applications. Most items on the agenda are continuances, meaning they have been postponed to future hearing dates.

• Rezone 8212 S 78th St from AS-1 to M
• Rezone 0.37 acres near E Martin Luther King Blvd & N Valrico Rd to RSC-6 (MH)
• Rezone 2.71 acres near Bayshore Rd & S US Hwy 41 to Planned Development
• Major Modification for Happy Traveler RV Park & Resort LLC at 9401 E Fowler Ave

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master met on January 16, 2024, and continued 31 rezoning and major modification applications to later hearings, most to February 20, 2024. Eight applications were heard and left pending recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners, which is scheduled to consider them at its March 19, 2024 Land Use Meeting. The Hearing Officer makes recommendations only; the BOCC renders final decisions. No final approvals or denials were recorded at this hearing.

• Continued 31 applications (RZ, MM, SU-GEN) to later ZHM hearings; most to 02/20/2024, two to 03/25/2024
• MM 23-0281 (P.J. Callaghan Company, Inc. / Grant McLaughlin, 12315 579 Hwy) heard and pending recommendation to BOCC due 03/19/2024
• RZ-STD 23-0828 (Orient Road Holdings, 6501 Orient Rd) heard and pending recommendation to BOCC due 03/19/2024
• RZ-STD 23-1041 (Desmond Surujabali, LLC, 8212 S 78th St) heard and pending recommendation to BOCC due 03/19/2024
• RZ-STD 24-0191 (Isabelle Albert / Halff Associates, near E Martin Luther King Blvd & N Valrico Rd) heard and pending recommendation to BOCC due 03/19/2024
• RZ-PD 23-0584 (Tampa Bay General Contractors LLC, near Bayshore Rd & S US Hwy 41) heard and pending recommendation to BOCC due 03/19/2024
• MM 23-0617 (Happy Traveler RV Park & Resort LLC, 9401 E Fowler Ave) heard and pending recommendation to BOCC due 03/19/2024
• RZ-PD 23-0622 (Lynn & Linebaugh Development, LLC., near Lynn Rd & Lynn Lake Cir) heard and pending recommendation to BOCC due 03/19/2024

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use applications, many of which are being continued to future meetings. The agenda also includes the consent agenda for various plat acceptances and bond recognitions.

• Continuation of RZ-PD 18-0996 Streetfront Commercial Properties LLC to February 13, 2024
• Continuation of DRI 23-0195 GTIS Metro DG LLC to February 13, 2024
• Rezone request for 5410 & 5420 Causeway Blvd (RZ-STD 23-0782)
• Acceptance of Brookside Phase SA, SB & SC plat including a $1,022,879.51 performance bond
• Acceptance of Stogi Ranch Phase 2 plat including a $1,437,749.38 performance bond

The Board approved several rezoning requests to Planned Developments (PD) and accepted numerous subdivision plats for recording. Multiple land use applications were continued to future meetings, and one application was withdrawn.

• Approved rezoning to PD for 579 Hwy & Thomas Rd (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to PD for 122nd Ave & Old Morris Bridge Rd (4-3)
• Approved rezoning to PD for E Bearss Ave & E 148th Ave (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to PD for Simmons Ranch Ct & Simmons Loop (7-0)
• Approved Patterson Road Residential plat and $26.6M performance bond (7-0)
• Approved vacating right-of-way for Revival Ministries International, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved vacating easements for 13007 and 13009 Gordon Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to PD for 2700 University Square Dr. (7-0)