Pasco County public meetings in 2021

General

The Consolidated Justice Information Board (CJIB) is meeting to approve the September 10, 2021 meeting minutes and receive updates from member agencies. Most agenda items are informational with no action required, including workgroup results, technology reports, and partner agency updates. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of September 10, 2021 CJIB meeting minutes (CJIB22-0001)
• CJIB Workgroup Meeting 11-23-2021 agenda with notes (CJIB22-0002)
• CJIB Bylaws 2021 comparison to Pinellas Board's bylaws (CJIB22-0003)
• Updates from Clerk & Comptroller and County IT on interfaces, reports, and upgrades
• Agency updates from State Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, Court Administration, and others

The Board met to receive various agency updates and informational reports. The only substantive action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved September 10, 2021 CJIB Meeting Minutes

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning and comprehensive plan amendments, including a proposed 550-space RV resort, a mobile home park expansion, and multiple residential rezonings. Most items are on the consent agenda, but several regular hearings will involve detailed discussion. The commission has final authority on special exceptions and makes recommendations to the County Commission on other matters.

• North Pasco RV Resort: rezoning 131.68 acres for a 550-space RV resort (PC16)
• MHC Forrest Lake Estates Expansion: rezoning 29.88 acres to mobile home district (PC17)
• Seven Oaks MPUD Parcel S-19: convert retail/commercial to multi-family (PC19)
• Outlaw Reserve MPUD: 38 single-family lots on 58.69 acres (PC11)
• Faircloth at Bellamy: 188-acre large-scale plan amendment to Planned Development (PC14)

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for Seven Oaks MPUD Parcel S-19 to convert retail/commercial entitlements to multi-family entitlements, with added conditions including an updated REMI analysis, traffic monitoring, ground-floor public accessibility, and a requirement that 20,000 square feet of retail office space be built with the initial construction; Mr. Saez voted nay. The Commission also approved a consent agenda of zoning and comprehensive plan amendments, denied a staff recommendation on a sign height alternative standard, and continued two North Pasco RV Resort items to January 6, 2022. The meeting was held December 9, 2021, with Mr. Peter Hanzel absent.

• Approved Seven Oaks MPUD Parcel S-19 rezoning to convert retail/commercial to multi-family, with conditions (Saez voted nay)
• Denied Staff's recommendation on PC6 sign height alternative standard (Jacobs Mitsubishi)
• Approved consent agenda items PC7, PC8, PC9, PC10, PC11, and P17
• Approved Local Planning Agency consent agenda items PC12, PC13, PC14, and P18
• Continued PC15 North Pasco RV Resort comprehensive plan amendment to January 6, 2022
• Continued P16 North Pasco RV Resort MPUD rezoning to January 6, 2022
• Approved consent minutes for August 26, September 9, September 30, October 7, and October 28, 2021 meetings
• Approved to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 p.m.

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization is meeting to approve several action items, including a Florida Department of Transportation amendment for right-of-way acquisition on the US 98 and SR 52 corridors, a new Citizens' Advisory Committee member, and appointments to regional transportation boards. The board will also receive status updates on project prioritization methodology, a US 19 rapid transit study, and the SR 52-Adair Road project, with no action required on these items.

• Approve FDOT Transportation Improvement Program amendment for right-of-way acquisition on US 98 and SR 52 corridors (File MPO22-0038)
• Approve new Citizens' Advisory Committee member for City of Zephyrhills (File MPO22-0041)
• Approve MPO member appointments to SCTPA/TMA, MPOAC, and TDLCB (File MPO22-0040)
• Status update on Regional Rapid Transit Study for US 19 (File MPO22-0035)
• Status update on State Road 52 - Adair Road (File MPO22-0046)

The Board approved a Florida Department of Transportation amendment for right-of-way acquisition on the US 98 and SR 52 corridors. The Board also approved a new Citizens' Advisory Committee member and several member appointments to regional transportation boards.

• Approved FDOT amendment for right-of-way acquisition on US 98 and SR 52 corridors
• Approved new Citizens' Advisory Committee member
• Approved member appointments to SCTPA, MPOAC, and TDLCB
• Approved October 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Commission will vote on consent items including a $14.6 million eminent domain resolution for the County Road 54 widening project, plus several property purchases and budget amendments. Public hearings on rezonings and land use items follow at 1:30 p.m.

• Resolution of necessity for eminent domain for CR 54 widening, $14,643,000
• Property purchase for CR 54 widening from Cypress 54 Associates, $599,900
• Budget amendment to pay off HUD Section 108 loan, $3,800,791
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office carry-forward funds, $2,440,574
• Fire protection gear purchase, $727,970

The Board reorganized its leadership, appointing Commissioner Starkey as Chairman and Commissioner Mariano as Vice-Chairman. The Board also approved several zoning amendments, established three new community development districts, and authorized various infrastructure and utility contracts.

• Appointed Commissioner Starkey as Chairman and Commissioner Mariano as Vice-Chairman
• Approved $14.6M eminent domain for County Road 54 widening project
• Established Cobblestone, Two Rivers North, and Two Rivers West Community Development Districts
• Approved rezoning for Ridge Road MPUD to allow 230 apartments and 10,000 sq ft of commercial space
• Approved rezoning for Riverside Village Unit 5 to allow 45 townhomes
• Approved $14.6M multi-year contract for pump station rehabilitation program
• Approved $4.6M for Waste to Energy Expansion Stage 1 design and pre-procurement
• Authorized County Administrator to sign a takeover agreement for D.A.B. projects

Commission on the Status of Women

The Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women meets to approve past meeting minutes, review findings on ordinance changes, discuss the 2021–22 work plan, and nominate officers for 2022. The meeting includes public comment and updates on resignations and new appointments.

• Approval of November 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of Commission on the Status of Women findings and recommended changes to ordinance and resolution (RLS21-00971)
• Discussion of 2021–22 work plan
• Nominations for 2022 officers: Chair (Jenny Sieg), Co-Chair (Denise Nicholas), Secretary (Leona Shuler)
• Resignations and new appointments: Dr. Lisa Richardson, Kelly Sinn, Amanda Markiewicz

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning items, including two consent items and two regular rezoning requests. The commission has final authority on special exceptions, but these items are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The agenda includes a public comment period and standard procedural items.

• Rezoning for Angela Land LLC/Culvers County Line Rd: 7.29 acres to C-2 General Commercial, south of County Line Road, east of Shady Hills Road (PDD22-7575)
• Conditional use for Pasco County Mosquito Control District: helicopter pad on 41.85 acres west of US 41, north of Talavera Parkway (PDD22-CU03)
• Rezoning for Renner MPUD: 50.15 acres to allow 108 single-family homes, south of Bexley Road, west of US 41 (PDD22-7526)
• Rezoning for Ridge Road MPUD: 21.453 acres to allow 230 apartments and 10,000 sq ft commercial/office, southwest corner of Ridge Road and Tanglewood Drive (PDD22-7568)

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved three rezoning requests at its November 18, 2021 meeting. It approved a zoning change for a Culver's restaurant site on County Line Road, a conditional use for a mosquito control helicopter pad, and a rezoning for 108 single-family homes on Bexley Road. It also approved a rezoning for 230 apartment units and 10,000 square feet of commercial space at Ridge Road and Tanglewood Drive, with Chairman Grey abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved zoning change from A-R/PO-1 to A-R/C-2 for Angela Land LLC (Culver's) on County Line Road (7.29 acres)
• Approved conditional use for a helicopter pad for Pasco County Mosquito Control District on US Highway 41 (41.85 acres)
• Approved rezoning to MPUD for 108 single-family homes on Bexley Road (50.15 acres); Mr. Saez voted nay
• Approved rezoning to MPUD for 230 apartment units and 10,000 sq ft commercial at Ridge Road and Tanglewood Drive (21.453 acres); Chairman Grey abstained

Village of Pasadena Hills Planning and Policy

The Villages of Pasadena Planning and Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment to rezone approximately 80 acres north of Eiland Boulevard and east of Handcart Road from RES-1 to RES-3, allowing higher residential density. The committee has final decision-making authority for special exceptions, but this item is a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Public comment is invited in person or via WebEx.

• Public hearing on CPAL 21-14 Smith 80: rezoning 80 acres from RES-1 to RES-3
• Property located north of Eiland Boulevard and east of Handcart Road
• Staff recommendation: Approve
• File number PDD22-0022, Commission District 1

The Committee approved a Large-Scale County Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately 80 acres of property. The approval includes a requirement for the applicant to construct a portion of East West Street.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPAL 21-14 Smith 80 to change land use from RES-1 to RES-3

General

The Pasco County Tourist Development Council is meeting to consider several funding requests, including a $100,000 title sponsorship for the Tampa Bay Pro Combine, and to receive presentations on the county's website redesign, visitor research, and updates from staff. The council will also vote on approving minutes and a contract for geolocation data services.

• Title Sponsorship Agreement with Tampa Bay Pro Combine Inc. for $100,000
• Destination Operating System with Zartico Inc for geolocation data services, $30,000
• Sprout Social Agreement for social media monitoring, $10,000
• Sports event funding agreements totaling $19,000 for gymnastics, fencing, hockey, and karate events
• Presentation on FY 2021 Quarter 4 visitor profile and economic impact study

The Pasco County Tourist Development Council approved all funding requests on its agenda, including $30,000 for Zartico geolocation data services, $10,000 for Sprout Social media monitoring, a $100,000 title sponsorship for the Tampa Bay Pro Combine, and four sports event funding agreements totaling $19,000. The council also approved canceling its December 15, 2021 meeting and approved the September 22, 2021 meeting minutes. Several items were presentations only with no action required, and the meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m.

• Approved September 22, 2021 TDC meeting minutes
• Approved $30,000 for Zartico Inc. geolocation data services
• Approved $10,000 for Sprout Social media monitoring services
• Approved $100,000 title sponsorship for Tampa Bay Pro Combine Inc.
• Approved $6,000 sports event funding for Lightning City Gymnastics
• Approved $6,000 sports event funding for Sword Masters Club LLC
• Approved $4,500 sports event funding for Z Mitch LLC
• Approved $2,500 sports event funding for Mark Pinner Karate Clubs LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Commission will consider a consent agenda with routine items and a regular agenda. Notable actions include approving a $4.15 million eminent domain settlement for the Clinton Avenue Extension/SR 52 Realignment project, several property purchases and sales, budget amendments, and various agreements. Public hearings on rezonings and land use are scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

• Approve $4,150,000 eminent domain settlement with Iafrate Properties for Clinton Avenue Extension / SR 52 Realignment
• Approve $200,018.50 purchase of 4736 Ackerman Street, New Port Richey
• Approve $100,000 payment of plaintiffs' attorneys' fees in Vizzi v. Pasco County
• Approve $1,820,434 transfer from Old Penny for Pasco Fund to New Penny for Pasco Funds
• Approve 2022 public hearing schedule for rezonings and other land use items

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a $4,150,000.00 stipulated final judgment for an eminent domain settlement tied to the Clinton Avenue Extension / SR 52 Realignment project. The Board also voted to expand the current moratorium on apartment complexes, with staff to bring the item back to the Planning Commission and the December Board meeting. Several rezoning and land-use items were approved, including a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment at Foxwood Boulevard and State Road 54, while two zoning amendments were continued to January 2022. The Board also approved a resolution amending the Opioid Task Force membership and the Pasco County Opioid Abatement Plan.

• Approved $4,150,000.00 stipulated final judgment for Iafrate Properties, LLC eminent domain settlement (Clinton Avenue Extension / SR 52 Realignment, Project #C10687.00)
• Approved expanding the current moratorium on apartment complexes
• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendment from RES-3 to COM on ~4 acres at Foxwood Boulevard and State Road 54 (roll call vote)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 38 on Emergency Medical Transportation Services (roll call vote)
• Continued Maconi-Pashley MPUD rezoning (216 units, ~47.7 acres) to January 11, 2021 meeting
• Continued Plazewski MPUD rezoning (200 units, ~40 acres) to January 11, 2021 meeting
• Approved consent agenda including items C8 and C34 with revisions
• Approved resolution amending Opioid Task Force municipal membership and the Pasco County Opioid Abatement Plan

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six items, including zoning changes, a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment, and a transportation element update. The commission has final authority on special exceptions, but other decisions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Items include rezoning requests for commercial and residential developments.

• Rezone 0.73 acre on Old Gunn Highway from A-R to C-2 (G & H 54 LLC)
• Rezone 9.235 acres on State Road 54 from MPUD to C-2 (Acorn 54 LLC)
• Small-scale plan amendment for 29.88 acres near Forest Lake Estates from RES-3 to RES-6
• Rezone 50.15 acres on Bexley Road to MPUD for 108 single-family homes (Renner)
• Rezone 322.21 acres to MPUD for 410 dwelling units (Clark Property)

The Planning Commission approved three consent zoning items and one comprehensive plan amendment, and continued a 108-home rezoning request to its November 18, 2021 meeting. The Clark Property MPUD rezoning allowing 410 detached and attached dwelling units on 322.21 acres was approved as part of the Public Hearing Consent Agenda. The Renner MPUD request for 108 single-family detached units on 50.15 acres was continued after a motion died for lack of a second. No public comment was offered.

• Approved consent zoning change for G & H 54 LLC from A-R to C-2 on 0.73 acre (PDD22-7567)
• Approved consent zoning change for Acorn 54 LLC (Wyndfields) from MPUD to C-2 on 9.235 acres (PDD22-7550)
• Approved Clark Property MPUD rezoning for 410 residential units on 322.21 acres (PDD22-7570)
• Approved small-scale comp plan amendment for Forest Lake Estates from RES-3 to RES-6 on 29.88 acres (PDD22-0019)
• Approved Chapter 7 Transportation Element comp plan amendment with conditions (PDD22-0058)
• Continued Renner MPUD rezoning for 108 single-family units on 50.15 acres to Nov 18, 2021 (PDD22-7526)
• Motion to approve Renner MPUD with mobility fee credit condition died for lack of a second

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County MPO Citizens' Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, elect a chair, and set its 2022 meeting calendar. Members will also hear presentations on the Wire Road Multi-Use Trail study, FDOT's tentative work program, and other transportation planning updates, with no action required on most items.

• Election of Citizens' Advisory Committee Chair
• Approval of 2022 meeting calendar
• Wire Road Multi-Use Trail analysis study presentation ($32,378.02)
• FDOT Tentative Work Program presentation
• FDOT TIP/STIP amendment for right-of-way acquisition on US 98 and SR 52 corridors

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss a range of topics, including river and water issues, community redevelopment projects, cooperative funding, bike trails, annexation, common standards, and homelessness. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Cotee River Landing and Trail Underpass Project
• Green Key Estates drainage issues
• Leisure Lane Redevelopment/Town and Country Villas
• Green Key Beach Improvement Project
• Sign ordinance and landscape standards

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop on November 2, 2021, to discuss various county topics including water issues, community redevelopment, and infrastructure. No formal actions or votes were taken during this meeting as it was designated for information only.

• Discussed river and water management issues (No action)
• Reviewed community redevelopment and infill plans (No action)
• Discussed cooperative funding for Green Key Beach project (No action)
• Reviewed bike trail and annexation topics (No action)
• Discussed common standards for signs, landscaping, and blight (No action)
• Reviewed homelessness initiatives (No action)

Commission on the Status of Women

The Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women meets to approve minutes from the October 4 meeting, welcome a new member, discuss findings and recommended changes to an ordinance and resolution, and review the 2021–22 work plan.

• Approval of October 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Welcoming new member Julie Rockwell (United Way of Pasco)
• Review of Commission on the Status of Women findings and recommended changes to Ordinance and Resolution (RLS21-00971)
• Review and discussion of 2021–22 Work Plan
• Next meeting scheduled for December 6, 2021 at West Pasco Government Center

General

The Jobs and Economic Opportunities Committee (JEOC) is meeting to handle routine business, including introducing new members, approving minutes, and selecting a chair and vice chair. They will also discuss expanding the committee's oversight abilities and review the JEOC annual report to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

• Introduction of new JEOC members
• Approval of minutes from 08/04/2021 meeting
• Expansion of the Oversight Abilities of the JEOC
• Annual Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• JEOC Annual Report to the BOCC

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on six items, including zoning changes, a comprehensive plan amendment, and two Land Development Code ordinances. The Commission has final authority on special exceptions, but other decisions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Rezone 50.55 acres on Chancey Road west of Apfel Road from R-4 with conditions to R-4 (American Homes 4 Rent TRS LLC/Bridge Haven)
• Rezone 37.9 acres at 1170 Dale Mabry to MPUD to add residential entitlements (Arlington-Dale Mabry MPUD)
• Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment on 4 acres at Foxwood Boulevard and State Road 54 from RES-3 to COM
• Ordinance amending Chapter 200 to change Planning Commission member appointment process
• Ordinance amending multiple zoning and development code sections (Chapters 500, 900, Appendix A)

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved multiple zoning amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, and land development code changes during its October 28, 2021 meeting. The Commission also approved a zoning change for a 55-townhome residential project after failing a motion to continue it. The meeting concluded at 3:29 p.m.

• Approved Public Hearing Consent Agenda including item PC1 zoning amendment for American Homes 4 Rent TRS LLC/Bridge Haven (PDD22-7572)
• Approved Arlington-Dale Mabry MPUD zoning amendment per staff recommendation (PDD22-7569)
• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing RES-3 to COM on approximately 4 acres at Foxwood Boulevard and State Road 54 as part of consent (PDD22-0004)
• Approved Land Development Code amendment regarding Planning Commission membership and internal consistency (PDD22-0006)
• Approved Land Development Code amendment regarding zoning districts, outdoor illumination, and substandard roadway analysis mitigation (PDD22-0009)
• Motion to continue item PC6 (SR40 LLC/Riverside Village Unit 5) failed in a roll call vote
• Approved item PC6 zoning amendment per staff recommendation with added SWFWMD permit on deed restrictions (PDD22-7552)
• Approved adjournment at 3:29 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine contracts, budget amendments, and fee resolutions in the Consent agenda, including $20.6M for solid waste services and $8.4M in developer liability refunds. A Regular session includes a sheriff’s presentation on the F1RST program and a discussion on excess fees charged by the Tax Collector.

• Approve $20.59M solid waste service contract with Covanta Energy, LLC
• Approve $8.41M budget amendment for developer liability refunds
• Approve $386.7K fire station alerting system purchase from Purvis Systems, Inc.
• Presentation by Sheriff Chris Nocco on F1RST program
• Discuss excess fees charged by Tax Collector Mike Fasano

The Board adopted several ordinances amending the County Comprehensive Plan and approved various rezoning requests for commercial and residential developments. The Board also authorized a $2.1M funding agreement for homeless veteran housing and updated water and wastewater connection fees.

• Approved $2.1M funding agreement for homeless veteran and non-elderly disabled housing
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan amendments for SunWest Park PD (151.7 acres) and Wesley Chapel Lakes (303 acres)
• Approved rezoning for Adrian Phillip MPUD to allow 315,000 sq ft of commercial use
• Approved mining operating permit amendment for K & M Pasco 130 Holdings, LLC
• Approved $20.5M purchasing authority for Covanta Energy, LLC service fees
• Approved ordinance to enact roadway solicitation (panhandling) restrictions
• Approved $6.5M grant agreement for Handcart Road water and wastewater
• Authorized Commissioner Starkey to sign a Document of Friendship with the District of Germersheim, Germany

Opioid Task Force

The Pasco County Opioid Task Force is meeting to discuss new business, including a public records/ethics summary, the task force schedule, and an opioid abatement plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment and approval of minutes also scheduled.

• Public Records - Ethics, Sunshine Law and Public Records Summary (OTF22-0001)
• Task Force Schedule (OTF22-0002)
• Opioid Abatement Plan (OTF22-0003)

The Opioid Task Force approved its meeting schedule and public comment procedures. The committee also accepted an Opioid Abatement Plan with discussed edits to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners in November.

• Approved Task Force schedule
• Approved public comment procedures
• Approved Opioid Abatement Plan with edits
• Adjourned meeting

Food Policy Advisory Council

The Food Policy Advisory Council is holding a workshop to discuss new business, including the Pasco County Food Security Forum and a review of the FPAC Strategic Plan and best management practices. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and old business.

• Discussion of Pasco County Food Security Forum
• Review of FPAC Strategic Plan and Best Management Practices

Village of Pasadena Hills Planning and Policy

The Villages of Pasadena Planning and Policy Committee will consider approving the 2022 meeting schedule and a rezoning request for a 47.7-acre property from agricultural to a Master Planned Unit Development allowing up to 216 residential units. The committee has final authority on special exceptions; other decisions are recommendations to the county commission.

• 2022 Pasadena Hills Planning and Policy Committee Schedule (PHPPC-22SCH) - approve
• Zoning Amendment (Consent) - Maconi-Pashley MPUD - rezoning from A-C to MPUD for 216 dwelling units on ~47.7 acres (PDD22-7517) - approval with conditions

The Villages of Pasadena Hills Advisory & Planning Committee approved a rezoning request from agricultural to a master planned unit development allowing up to 216 homes on about 47.7 acres, with amended conditions, by roll call vote. The committee also approved its 2022 meeting schedule and approved striking a motion to approve the meeting minutes. A parks director gave an information-only update on the Superpark; no action was taken.

• Approved rezoning from A-C agricultural to MPUD for up to 216 dwelling units on ~47.7 acres (Maconi-Pashley, LLC), with amended condition for option three, by roll call vote
• Approved the 2022 Pasadena Hills Planning and Policy Committee Schedule
• Approved striking the motion to approve the meeting minutes
• Superpark update was information only; no action required

Tourist Development Council

The Pasco County Tourist Development Council will consider approving four sports event funding agreements totaling $28,700, hear a presentation on the 2022 marketing plan, and receive updates on tourism activities. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from staff.

• Approve $5,000 for Foster's Volleyball Clinics' New Year's Classic Volleyball Tournament
• Approve $5,500 for Hype Nation's Battle of the Beach
• Approve $13,000 for The Junior Tour powered by Under Armour
• Approve $5,200 for East Coast Championships' The Takeover Cheer Championships
• Presentation of 2022 Marketing Plan by Destination Management Organization

The Council approved four sports event funding agreements for local tournaments and updated the Group Meetings Incentive Program to remove event date restrictions. The meeting also included informational presentations on the 2022 marketing plan and various departmental updates.

• Approved $5,000 for Foster's Volleyball Clinics New Year's Classic
• Approved $5,500 for Hype Nation Battle of the Beach
• Approved $13,000 for The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour
• Approved $5,200 for East Coast Championships The Takeover
• Approved removal of event date restrictions for Group Meetings Incentive Program
• Approved August 18, 2021 meeting minutes

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization will decide on a $32,378 trail study, a $154,195 transit funding agreement, and updates to its bylaws. Several presentations on transportation projects and programs will also be given, with no decisions required.

• Wire Road Multi-Use Trail - AECOM - Analysis Study - $32,378.02
• FDOT Transit Planning Funding - Joint Participation Agreement - $154,195.00
• Amended and Revised MPO Bylaws - No Funding Required
• MPO Technical Advisory Committee Membership Changes - No Funding Required
• MPO Citizens Advisory Committee Membership Changes - No Funding Required

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization approved the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes, an FDOT transportation improvement program roll forward amendment, and a $32,378.02 analysis study for the Wire Road Multi-Use Trail. The board also approved a $154,195 transit planning funding agreement, technical and citizens advisory committee membership changes, and amended MPO bylaws. Several other items including presentations on work programs and active transportation were received for information only.

• Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved FDOT Transportation Improvement Program annual roll forward amendment
• Approved Wire Road Multi-Use Trail AECOM analysis study for $32,378.02
• Approved FDOT Section 5305(d) transit planning funding joint participation agreement for $154,195.00
• Approved Technical Advisory Committee membership changes including Mr. Brian Pessaro as TBARTA representative
• Approved appointing both applicants to two vacant At-Large positions on the Citizens Advisory Committee
• Approved amended and revised MPO bylaws

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent items, regular business, and public hearings. Key items include a redistricting proposal based on the 2020 Census, introduction of an ordinance on solid waste collection rates, and several zoning and impact fee ordinances. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts, budget amendments, and appointments.

• Redistricting proposal based on 2020 US Census (R48)
• Ordinance amending solid waste collection rates (R49)
• Zoning amendment for agricultural and industrial districts (P50)
• Water and wastewater service impact fee changes (P51)
• Contracts: $2.3M legal services blanket PO, $4.2M meter replacement, $3.8M sewer/water upgrades

The Board of County Commissioners approved redistricting map Option 1 based on the 2020 US Census, with a change to advertise the public hearing in New Port Richey rather than Dade City. The Board also approved a large consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and agreements, and adopted two ordinances amending the Land Development Code. Several zoning items were continued or remanded, and no substantive decisions were made on procedural noted items.

• Approved redistricting map Option 1 based on 2020 US Census
• Approved Consent Agenda with items C4, C5, C15, C37, C45, C46 pulled for revision/discussion; C26 withdrawn
• Approved settlement rejection in Tankeyia Davis v. Pasco County ($200,000)
• Approved settlement rejection in Howard Stoneley v. Pasco County ($75,000)
• Approved $4.2M additional purchasing authority for National Metering Services residential meter program
• Adopted ordinance amending Land Development Code for internal consistency (roll call vote)
• Adopted ordinance amending water/wastewater impact fees (roll call vote)
• Remanded Seven Oaks MPUD Parcel S-19 rezoning to Planning Commission

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet to act on two funding items: a $154,195 transit-planning agreement with FDOT and a $32,378 analysis for the Wire Road multi-use trail. The rest of the agenda consists of status reports and presentations with no required action.

• Approve FDOT transit-planning funding agreement: $154,195
• Approve Wire Road Multi-Use Trail AECOM analysis study: $32,378.02
• Approve 2022 Citizens Advisory Committee meeting calendar
• Receive FDOT presentation on US 98
• Hear final update on Pasco MPO Active Transportation Plan

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three consent items: a zoning change, a conditional use for a private motocross track, and a mining permit amendment. All items have staff recommendations for approval. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Zoning change from A-C to AR-5MH on 15 acres near Holland Lane and US 41
• Conditional use for private motocross track on 30.58 acres on Fields Farm Lane
• Mining permit amendment for sand/limerock mine on 129.80 acres on County Line Road

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved three land use and zoning requests during their October 7, 2021, meeting. These included a zoning amendment for a mobile home district, a conditional use permit for a private motocross track, and a mining operating permit amendment.

• Approved zoning change to AR-5MH for 15 acres on Holland Lane
• Approved conditional use for private motocross track on Fields Farm Lane
• Approved mining operating permit and conditional use for sand/limerock mine

Commission on the Status of Women

The Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss old business including a nomination memo for the BCC, revised membership term limits, and findings on recommended changes to an ordinance and resolution. They will also review the 2021-22 workplan and receive committee reports.

• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2021 meetings (File 2021-4362, 2021-4363)
• Julie Rockwell - United Way nomination memo added to BCC 10/12/21 agenda (File 2021-4365)
• Revised CSW Membership & Term Limits Document (File 2021-4366)
• Findings and recommended changes to Ordinance and Resolution (RLS21-00971) (File 2021-4368)
• Review & discuss 2021-22 workplan (File 2021-4369)

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six items: four consent items (two variances, one alternative standard, two special exceptions) and two regular zoning amendments. The consent items are likely approved as a group unless pulled for discussion. The two zoning amendments involve rezoning for residential development, one for 108 single-family units and one for 55 townhomes. The commission has final authority on special exceptions, while other decisions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Variance to increase fence height to 6 feet on corner lot at Melanie Ave and Sea Ranch Dr
• Alternative standard to increase monument sign height to 12 feet and area to 104 sq ft at Snow Mountain/Scream-A-Geddon
• Special exception for amenity center at Bridge Haven Residential on Apfel Rd
• Special exception for professional services office at 8429 Land O Lakes Blvd
• Rezoning to MPUD for 108 single-family units on Bexley Rd (Renner MPUD)

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved four land use and zoning requests, including a fence height variance, a monument sign alternative standard, and two special exceptions for residential amenities and professional offices. Two additional zoning amendment requests were continued to future meetings, and a motion to approve the Renner MPUD project with specific road realignment conditions failed.

• Approved fence height variance at Sea Ranch Drive
• Approved monument sign alternative standard for Scream-A-Geddon
• Approved special exception for amenity center at Apfel Road
• Approved special exception for professional office at Land O Lakes Blvd
• Failed motion to approve Renner MPUD with road conditions
• Continued Renner MPUD hearing to November 4, 2021
• Continued Riverside Village Unit 5 zoning amendment to October 28, 2021

Village of Pasadena Hills Planning and Policy

The Villages of Pasadena Planning and Policy Committee will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests that would allow a total of 416 residential units on about 87.7 acres. Both requests have staff recommendations for approval with conditions. The committee has final decision-making authority for special exceptions, but these are zoning amendments, so its decisions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Rezoning of 40 acres from A-R and AR-5 to MPUD for 200 single-family homes (Plazewski, PDD21-7564)
• Rezoning of 47.7 acres from A-C to MPUD for 216 single-family and attached homes (Maconi-Pashley, PDD21-7517)
• Public comment opportunity via WebEx or in person
• Consent agenda includes approval of July 28, 2021 meeting minutes

The Villages of Pasadena Hills Advisory & Planning Committee approved the Plazewski MPUD zoning amendment, allowing for up to 200 single-family units. The committee also voted to continue the Maconi-Pashley MPUD zoning request to the next meeting.

• Approved July 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved Plazewski MPUD zoning amendment with conditions (4-1)
• Continued Maconi-Pashley MPUD zoning request to next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review various consent items, including insurance renewals and infrastructure contracts. The agenda also includes discussions on a moratorium for multi-family housing applications and several public works awards.

• Extension of temporary moratorium on multi-family housing rezonings and amendments
• $1,392,000.00 for countywide demolition of slum and blight structures
• $754,870.00 grant for Resilient Pasco Community Sustainability and Resiliency Plan
• $2,340,980.00 for property and casualty insurance renewal
• $100,000.00 settlement proposal for Kristen Pulido v. Pasco County

The Board adopted the final Fiscal Year 2022 budget and established millage rates for the General Fund and various bonds. The Board also approved several zoning amendments and a $100,000 settlement in the Kristen Pulido v. Pasco County case.

• Adopted FY 2022 General Fund millage rate of 7.6076 Mills
• Approved $100,000 settlement for Kristen Pulido v. Pasco County
• Approved zoning change to C-2 General Commercial for 6940 Main St
• Approved zoning change to C-2 General Commercial for 11836 Little Road
• Approved zoning change to R-4 High Density Residential for Joy Dr
• Approved $1.392M contract for demolition of slum and blight structures
• Approved $754,870 grant for Community Sustainability and Resiliency Plan
• Approved moving Gainesboro Pump completion project to top of priority list

Tourist Development Council

The Pasco County Tourist Development Council will consider approving additional funding for the Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program and a sports event funding agreement, and will receive updates on county items, sports tourism, communications, industry relations, and DMO activities.

• Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program update – additional funding for qualifying events – $35,000.00
• Sports Event Funding Agreement – Ingram's Okinawan Karate, LLC – World United Isshin-Ryu Karate Association Training Camp – $2,400.00
• Board of County Commissioners Items Updates – presentation only
• Sports Tourism Update – August activities – presentation only
• Communications Update – August activities – presentation only

The Pasco County Tourist Development Council approved a $35,000 marketing matching sponsorship program update and a $2,400 sports event funding agreement with Ingram's Okinawan Karate, LLC for a karate training camp. The remaining agenda items were presentations only, with no action required. The meeting adjourned at 10:42 a.m.

• Approved $35,000 marketing matching sponsorship program update (DMO21-0095)
• Approved $2,400 sports event funding agreement with Ingram's Okinawan Karate, LLC (DMO21-0096)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent, regular, and public hearing sections. The consent agenda includes numerous routine approvals, such as contracts, budget amendments, and property actions. Public hearings are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. for rezonings and other advertised items.

• Exempt purchase for as-needed fire/rescue vehicle purchases and repairs – REV RTC, Inc. – $40,500,000.00
• Award of bid for comprehensive janitorial/custodial services – Building Maintenance Services, Inc. – $3,743,208.00
• Budget amendment transferring $35,544,370.89 to reserves for capital projects
• Cooperative purchase for HVAC upgrade at Land O' Lakes Detention Center – $238,936.00
• Locally funded agreement with FDOT for SR 52 and N. Sunlake Boulevard intersection improvements – $709,460.00

The Board adopted the tentative FY 2022 budget and associated millage rates, including a General Fund rate of 7.6076 Mills. Several zoning amendments and comprehensive plan updates were approved, and the Board authorized multiple infrastructure and maintenance contracts.

• Adopted tentative FY 2022 General Fund millage rate of 7.6076 Mills
• Approved tentative FY 2022 Budget and levying of Ad Valorem Taxes
• Approved rezoning for Two Rivers MPUD to allow 6,400 residential units
• Approved rezoning for Horner Property MPUD for up to 400 apartment units
• Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment for 43.22 acres at Wesley Chapel Blvd & Hay Road
• Approved $3.7M multi-year janitorial services contract (C31)
• Approved $40.5M multi-year award for Fire/Rescue vehicle purchases and repairs (C36)
• Approved one-time road fixes for Diagonal Road ($6,100) and Meridian Boulevard ($16,500)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on five resolutions that set non-ad valorem assessment rates and fees for municipal service benefit units and utility systems. These items include assessments for Quail Hollow, Fox Ridge, and Williamsburg West, a stormwater management utility fee rate, and solid waste disposal assessments.

• Approve final annual non-ad valorem assessment rate for Quail Hollow MSBU (File UT21-0493)
• Approve final equivalent residential unit and assessment rate for Fox Ridge MSBU road maintenance (File UT21-0494)
• Approve final annual non-ad valorem assessment rate for Williamsburg West MSTU (File UT21-0495)
• Establish stormwater management utility fee rate (File PW21-0093)
• Set annual disposal assessments and tipping fees for solid waste system (File UTSW21-0562)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions establishing final non-ad valorem assessment rates and rolls for municipal service units and utility systems. These actions set the budget and fee structures for Quail Hollow, Fox Ridge, Williamsburg West, stormwater management, and solid waste disposal services.

• Approved Quail Hollow MSBU assessment rate and roll
• Approved Fox Ridge MSBU assessment rate and roll
• Approved Williamsburg West MSTU assessment rate and roll
• Approved stormwater management utility fee rate
• Approved solid waste disposal and resource recovery system fees

General

The Consolidated Justice Information Board (CJIB) is meeting to consider updating its purpose and bylaws or disbanding the board. The agenda also includes routine updates from member agencies on court technology, e-filing, and other justice information systems, with most items requiring no action.

• Discussion on updating the purpose and bylaws or disbanding the board (CJIB21-0034)
• Approval of June 11, 2021 meeting minutes (CJIB21-0033)
• Electronic warrant software demo by CloudGavel (CJIB21-0039)
• Updates from Clerk & Comptroller and County IT on interfaces, reports, and upgrades (CJIB21-0035, CJIB21-0036)
• Partner agency updates from Sheriff, Public Defender, Court Administration, and others (CJIB21-0040 through CJIB21-0048)

The Pasco Consolidated Justice Information Board approved the June 11, 2021 meeting minutes and agreed to set up a work group to review Pinellas County's bylaws and present findings at the next quarterly meeting. Most other agenda items were information-only or had no update given. The meeting adjourned at 11:28 a.m.

• Approved June 11, 2021 PCJIB meeting minutes
• Approved setting up a work group to review Pinellas County's Bylaws and present findings at the next quarterly PCJIB meeting

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including continuances for a sand and limerock mine and a private motocross track, and multiple zoning amendments. The commission has final authority on special exceptions, while other decisions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a consent agenda.

• Continuance for K & M Pasco 130 Holdings mining permit amendment (129.80 acres, south of County Line Road)
• Continuance for Focus Forward Solutions/Fields Farm private motocross track (30.58 acres, Fields Farm Lane)
• Rezoning to MPUD for Adrian Phillip Overpass LLC, up to 315,000 sq ft commercial (37.58 acres)
• Rezoning to ER-2 for Floyd Philmon Groves LLC (38.02 acres, Platt Road and Blanton Road)
• Rezoning to R-4 for DMMD I, LLC/MI Homes (20 acres, Joy Drive)

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved six zoning and land development items, including a 315,000-square-foot commercial MPUD on 37.58 acres and a Land Development Code amendment, and denied a request to convert retail/commercial entitlements to multi-family units on Parcel S-19 in Seven Oaks. Two mining and motocross conditional use items were continued to October 7, 2021. Chairman Grey and School Board Representative Williams were absent for the denial vote.

• Approved rezoning to MPUD for up to 315,000 sq ft commercial on 37.58 acres (Adrian Phillip Overpass LLC) as part of consent agenda
• Approved rezoning from A-C to ER-2 for 38.02 acres at Platt Road and Blanton Road (Floyd Philmon Groves LLC)
• Approved rezoning from A-C to R-4 for 20.00 acres at Kristen Lane and Joy Drive (DMMD I, LLC/MI Homes)
• Approved rezoning from R-2 to C-2 for 0.40 acre at 6940 Main St (Eddie Perez) as part of consent agenda
• Approved rezoning from R-1MH to C-2 for 0.32 acres at 11836 Little Road (6016 Delaware Ave Land Trust) as part of consent agenda
• Approved Land Development Code amendment for internal consistency across multiple zoning districts
• Denied rezoning to convert retail/commercial entitlements to multi-family on Seven Oaks Parcel S-19 (SB Associates Limited Partnership), with Chairman Grey and Mr. Williams absent
• Continued mining operating permit for K & M Pasco 130 Holdings, LLC to October 7, 2021

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on five small- and large-scale comprehensive plan amendments, two zoning amendments, and two ordinances updating land-use and fee policies. All items are recommended for approval except one zoning amendment with conditions.

• Small-Scale Plan Amendment: 3.9 acres at County Line Road & February Lane rezoned from RES-1 to COM (PDD21-0417)
• Small-Scale Plan Amendment: 9.24 acres south of State Road 54 & River Glen Boulevard rezoned from RES-3 to COM (PDD21-0431)
• Large-Scale Plan Amendment: 151.7 acres west of Old Dixie Highway rezoned to Planned Development (PDD21-0427)
• Zoning Amendment: 12.03-acre parcel in Southwest Pasco County changed from R-2 to MF-1 (PDD21-7552)
• Ordinance: Amend Pasco County Land Development Code Chapter 1300 on mobility and impact fees (UT21-0584)

The Commission approved several small-scale and large-scale comprehensive plan amendments to change land use to commercial or planned development. It also approved updates to the Property Rights, Future Land Use, and Transportation elements of the Comprehensive Plan. One zoning amendment for Riverside Village was continued to September 30, 2021.

• Approved land use change from RES-1 to COM at County Line Road and February Lane (PC5)
• Approved land use change from RES-3 to COM south of State Road 54 and River Glen Boulevard (PC6)
• Approved land use change from RES-3 to COM east of Old Pasco Road (PC7)
• Approved land use change to PD for SunWest Park PD on 151.7 acres (PC8)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan amendments for Property Rights, Future Land Use, and Transportation elements (PC9, PC10)
• Approved amendments to Land Development Code regarding water and wastewater service impact fees (PC11)
• Continued zoning amendment for Riverside Village Unit 5 to September 30, 2021 (P12)
• Approved modification request for Wesley Chapel Lakes MPUD with conditions (A-P13)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on four resolutions that set final non-ad valorem special assessments and adopt assessment rolls for municipal service benefit units tied to golf-course purchases and stormwater projects. Each resolution asks the board to approve the final rates and rolls, with staff recommendations in favor.

• Final non-ad valorem assessment for Magnolia Valley Municipal Service Benefit Unit to purchase Magnolia Valley Golf Course (File UT21-0489, District 4)
• Final equivalent residential unit and assessment for Highlands Municipal Service Benefit Unit for roadway maintenance (File UT21-0490, Districts 1 & 5)
• Final assessment rate for Timber Oaks Municipal Service Benefit Unit to buy Timber Oaks Golf Course and convert it to stormwater retention ponds (File UT21-0491, District 5)
• Final annual non-ad valorem assessment rate for Plantation Palms Municipal Service Benefit Unit (File UT21-0492, District 2)

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners met on August 24, 2021, and approved staff recommendations for four public hearings regarding non-ad valorem assessments and assessment rolls. The approved items established special assessments for the Magnolia Valley and Timber Oaks Municipal Service Benefit Units to purchase golf course properties for flood alleviation, the Highlands MSBU for roadway maintenance, and the Plantation Palms MSBU.

• Approved resolution establishing final non-ad valorem special assessment and roll for Magnolia Valley Municipal Service Benefit Unit (UT21-0489)
• Approved resolution establishing final equivalent residential unit, assessment, and roll for Highlands Municipal Service Benefit Unit for roadway maintenance (UT21-0490)
• Approved resolution establishing final non-ad valorem special assessment rate and roll for Timber Oaks MSBU Phases 1 and 2 for golf course purchase and stormwater conversion (UT21-0491)
• Approved resolution establishing final annual non-ad valorem assessment rate and roll for Plantation Palms Municipal Service Benefit Unit (UT21-0492)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners meets to approve routine financial items, contracts, and resolutions. The agenda includes a $21.7 million bond refunding for tourism projects, a $3.8 million renovation contract for the Land O’ Lakes Library, and multiple smaller contracts for public infrastructure and services.

• $21,726,391.78 budget amendment for Tourist Development Tax Refunding Revenue Bond, Series 2021
• Award of $3,837,200.00 contract to Trias Construction, LLC for Land O’ Lakes Library renovations
• $2,035,474.00 additional purchase authority for Fire Rescue medical supplies and equipment
• $1,375,000.00 multi-year contract for solid waste transport services
• $115,000.00 refund for Starkey Ranch Parcels 8 & 9 tree mitigation overpayment

The Board approved a resolution to issue up to $18 million in Tourist Development Tax refunding bonds and established the Connerton East Community Development District. Several zoning amendments were approved, including rezonings for multi-family and single-family developments, while other land use changes were continued to future meetings. The Board also adopted an investment plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds and approved various contracts for library renovations, medical supplies, and utility services.

• Approved issuance of up to $18,000,000 Tourist Development Tax Refunding Bond
• Adopted Ordinance establishing Connerton East Community Development District
• Approved American Rescue Plan Act Investment Plan (Mariano abstained)
• Approved $3,837,200 Land O’ Lakes Library renovation contract
• Approved $2,035,474 Fire Rescue medical supplies purchase
• Approved $1,040,000 Emergency Rental Assistance funding agreements
• Approved rezoning for Ranch Hill MPUD (350 apartment units)
• Approved rezoning for Pulte Law MPUD (240 single-family units)

Commission on the Status of Women

The Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women will meet to approve past minutes, hear a guest speaker on strategic planning, elect officers, and review its 2021 workplan. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Guest speaker Marcy Esbjerg to facilitate discussion on CSW's 3-year focus
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from August 2020 through June 2021
• Review and discussion of 2021 workplan
• Planning for October guest speaker and inaugural event

Tourist Development Council

The Pasco County Tourist Development Council will consider approving two funding requests totaling $40,000: a Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program for various event organizers and an advertising agreement with Z Mitch LLC for on-site ads at AdventHealth Center Ice. The council will also receive presentations on visitor research, quarterly reports, and updates on sports, communications, and industry relations.

• Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program - FY 21/22 applications - $20,000.00
• Advertising Sponsorship Agreement with Z Mitch LLC - on-site advertisement at AdventHealth Center Ice - $20,000.00
• FY 2021 Quarter 2 (April–June) Visitor Profile and Economic Impact Study presentation
• Treasurer's Report - FY2021 Quarter 3 (April–June)
• RFP updates for website and public relations

The Council approved funding for marketing matching sponsorships and an advertising agreement at AdventHealth Center Ice. Additionally, the Council approved the minutes from the June 23 meeting, the third-quarter treasurer's report, and the 2022 meeting schedule. Several other items were presented for informational purposes only.

• Approved June 23 meeting minutes
• Approved $20,000 for Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program
• Approved $20,000 advertising agreement with Z Mitch LLC
• Approved FY2021 Quarter 3 Treasurer's Report
• Approved 2022 TDC meeting schedule

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote on several grants, contracts, and committee appointments at this hybrid meeting. Items include a $31,175 transportation grant, a $29,345 intersection analysis task order, and approval of interlocal agreements and committee membership changes. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Approve $31,175 Transportation Disadvantaged Planning Grant Agreement
• Approve $29,345.01 SR 52/Adair Road Intersection Analysis Task Order
• Approve amended interlocal staff services agreement (no funding required)
• Approve Local Coordinating Board representation vacancy for the elderly
• Approve Citizens Advisory Committee membership changes for Districts 1 and 3

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization approved several staff recommendations by roll call votes, including a $31,175 transportation disadvantaged planning grant agreement, a $29,345.01 task order for the SR 52/Adair Road intersection analysis, and an amended staff services interlocal agreement. It also approved changes to the Citizens Advisory Committee membership and continued one appointment to the next meeting. Several presentations were for information only, with no action taken.

• Approved June 10, 2021 meeting minutes by roll call vote
• Approved amended and revised staff services interlocal agreement (no funding required)
• Approved letter of support for Transportation System Management & Operations (TSM&O)
• Approved Office Inspector General actionable plan (no funding required)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (no funding required)
• Approved $31,175 transportation disadvantaged planning grant agreement
• Approved $29,345.01 task order for SR 52/Adair Road intersection analysis
• Approved CAC membership changes; continued one appointment to next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing various consent and regular agenda items. Key discussions include large-scale infrastructure projects, budget amendments for the detention center, and various service contracts.

• County Road 54 Improvements Phase II: $6,610,632.93
• Detention Center General Obligation Bond Series 2021B budget amendment: $107,932,219.00
• Pasco Economic Development Council cooperative funding: $2,862,000.00
• County Line Road Multi-Use Trail construction: $1,462,836.30
• Purchase of property from City of New Port Richey for Fire Station #19: $818,289.64

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a $6.6 million contract for County Road 54 improvements and authorized the county to join a statewide opioid litigation settlement plan. The board adopted two comprehensive plan amendments and several zoning changes, while continuing multiple large-scale development proposals to future meetings. A $5 million sole-source purchase for water meters was also approved.

• Approved $6,610,632.93 contract for County Road 54 Improvements Phase II
• Approved $5,000,000 sole-source purchase for Badger Meters and reading equipment
• Approved joining Florida Attorney General’s unified plan for opioid settlement funds
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan amendment renaming Fort King Ranch to Palmetto Ridge
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan amendment for Central Pasco Employment Village policies
• Approved zoning change from Residential to Commercial at US 301 and Payne Road
• Approved zoning change from Residential to Commercial at Rowan Road and Indiana Avenue
• Continued Wesley Chapel Lakes Master Planned Unit Development to Sept 28, 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple zoning amendments and a special exception. Several items are scheduled for continuances, while others are presented for consent with recommendations for approval.

• Rezoning of 3,405 acres for Two Rivers MPUD to allow 6,400 residential units and industrial/retail uses
• Rezoning of 1,013.67 acres for Dayflower MPUD to allow up to 1,469 single-family homes, villas, and townhomes
• Special Exception for a 57-space Travel Trailer/Recreational Vehicle Park on 13.42 acres
• Zoning amendment for 9.235 acres on the south side of State Road 54 to C-2 General Commercial
• Zoning amendment for 4.00 acres at Shady Hills Road and Helen K Drive to C-2 General Commercial

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved the Two Rivers MPUD Master Planned Unit Development along with a public hearing consent agenda containing multiple zoning changes. Four other zoning and special exception items were continued, including a large residential MPUD and an agricultural-residential request.

• Approved Two Rivers MPUD Master Planned Unit Development per staff recommendation (PDD21-7512)
• Approved Public Hearing Consent Agenda including items PC6, PC7, and PC8
• Approved zoning change for Y Smith Properties LLC from C-2 to I-1 Light Industrial Park District (PDD21-7546)
• Approved zoning change for Patrick Sullivan from A-R to C-2 General Commercial District (PDD21-7549)
• Approved zoning change for Wade & Ernest Transue and Joanie Hooks to A-R Agricultural-Residential District (PDD21-7551)
• Continued Acorn 54 LLC/Acorn MPUD zoning amendment to November 4, 2021 (PDD21-7550)
• Continued Lake Como Co-Op Inc. zoning amendment and special exception to a date uncertain (PDD21-7540, PDD21-7541)
• Continued Dayflower MPUD zoning amendment to a date uncertain (PDD21-7467)

Jobs and Economic Opportunities Committee

The Jobs and Economic Opportunities Committee will discuss expanding its oversight abilities and review candidates for current vacancies. The meeting also includes a presentation on the JEOC website and a review of Office of Economic Growth programs and projects.

• Discussion to expand JEOC oversight abilities
• Discussion of candidates for current vacancy
• Acceptance of Kurt Conover's resignation and filling of the position
• JEOC website presentation
• Office of Economic Growth program and project review

Village of Pasadena Hills Planning and Policy

The Pasadena Hills Planning and Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for a 44.8-acre property on Prospect Road. The committee has final decision-making authority for special exceptions and will consider changing the zoning from Agricultural to Master Planned Unit Development.

• Zoning Amendment (Consent) – VOPH LAC Bailey, LLC/Bailey MPUD – Change in Zoning from A-C Agricultural to MPUD on 44.8 acres south of Prospect Road, ~2,280 ft west of Handcart Road (File PDD21-7525)

The Villages of Pasadena Hills Advisory & Planning Committee approved the minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting and recommended approval of a zoning amendment for the Bailey MPUD project. The committee also discussed virtual meeting participation options. The meeting adjourned at 1:46 p.m.

• Approved May 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment VOPH LAC Bailey, LLC/Bailey MPUD (File Number PDD21-7525) with staff conditions

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning and comprehensive plan amendments, including two withdrawals, two continuances, and multiple rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments. The commission will also consider an ordinance to adjust mobility fees, increasing them for various uses while decreasing them for certain locally owned small businesses. Public comment is available via WebEx, email, or in person.

• Ordinance to amend mobility fees (PDD21-0499) - increase for various uses, decrease for certain locally owned small businesses
• Pulte Law MPUD rezoning (PDD21-7520) - 240 single-family units on 79.76 acres at Lake Patience Rd & Perdew Dr, approval with conditions
• Ranch Hill MPUD rezoning (PDD21-7534) - 350 multi-family units on 23.16 acres, approval with conditions
• Horner Property MPUD rezoning (PDD21-7531) - 400 multi-family units on 43.42 acres, approval with conditions
• Wiregrass Ranch waiver (PDD21-0435) - allow alcohol sales within 1,000 ft of schools, approval

The Commission approved several zoning amendments for residential and professional developments and an ordinance to update mobility fees. Two comprehensive plan amendments were withdrawn, and three items were continued to future meetings.

• Approved mobility fee ordinance updates (PDD21-0499)
• Approved rezoning for Pulte Law MPUD for 240 single-family units (PDD21-7520)
• Approved rezoning for Ranch Hill MPUD for 350 multi-family units (PDD21-7534)
• Approved rezoning for Horner Property MPUD for 400 multi-family units (PDD21-7531)
• Approved rezoning for Kiddie Campus University to Professional Office District (PDD21-7516)
• Approved rezoning for Causeway MPUD to allow additional uses (PDD21-7527)
• Approved alcohol sale distance waiver for Wiregrass Ranch MPUD (PDD21-0435)
• Continued Wesley Chapel Lakes MPUD, Y Smith Properties LLC, and SunWest Park PD to future meetings

General

The Pasco County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) is meeting to handle administrative matters, including approving contracts, appointing special magistrates, adopting local procedures and forms, and setting filing fees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive property tax appeals scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve VAB Attorney Contract with Rinky Parwani, Esq.
• Approve 2021 Appraiser, Attorney, and Tangible Special Magistrate Applications
• Adopt 2021 Pasco County Local Administrative Procedures and Forms
• Adopt a Resolution Establishing Filing Fees
• Approve 2021 VAB Tentative Hearing Schedule

The Pasco County Value Adjustment Board held its 2021 organizational meeting to set up operations for the year. The Board approved the appointment of Special Magistrates (appraisers, attorneys, and tangible property specialists) and ratified the contract for legal counsel Rinky Parwani. Key procedural decisions included approving telephonic hearings for Special Magistrates, adopting local administrative procedures, and establishing filing fees for petitions.

• Approved VAB Attorney Contract for Rinky Parwani, Esq.
• Approved 2021 Appraiser Special Magistrate Applications
• Approved 2021 Attorney Special Magistrate Applications
• Approved 2021 Tangible Special Magistrate Applications
• Approved telephonic hearings for Special Magistrates
• Approved 2021 Local Administrative Procedures and Forms
• Approved Resolution establishing VAB filing fees
• Approved 2021 VAB Tentative Hearing Schedule

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold a hybrid virtual meeting on July 8, 2021, to consider zoning amendments and a special exception. Most items are continuances or approvals of land-use changes, with one withdrawn transportation corridor request. The Commission has final decision-making authority for special exceptions but only makes recommendations for other zoning decisions.

• Zoning change for Dollar General at US 301 & Payne Road (PDD21-7544) – APPROVE
• Zoning change for Helen Cuoco property at Rowan Road & Indiana Avenue (PDD21-7545) – APPROVE
• Zoning change for Lake Como Co-Op property (PDD21-7540) – APPROVE
• Special exception for 57-space RV park at Lake Como Co-Op property (PDD21-7541) – APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
• Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for Acorn 54 property south of State Road 54 (PDD21-0431) – APPROVE

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved two zoning changes on its consent agenda: a 0.71-acre parcel at US 301 and Payne Road from R-1MH to C-2, and a 3.77-acre parcel at Rowan Road and Indiana Avenue from R-2 to C-2. Sitting as the Local Planning Agency, it also approved a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing about 9.24 acres south of State Road 54 and River Glen Boulevard from RES-3 to COM. Six other items were continued to later meetings, two transportation corridor items were withdrawn, and no public comment was offered.

• Approved rezoning of ~0.71 acre at US 301 and Payne Road from R-1MH to C-2 (consent agenda)
• Approved rezoning of ~3.77 acres at Rowan Road and Indiana Avenue from R-2 to C-2 (consent agenda)
• Approved small-scale plan amendment CPAS 21-06 Acorn 54, ~9.24 acres south of SR 54 and River Glen Boulevard, from RES-3 to COM (consent agenda, as Local Planning Agency)
• Continued Seven Oaks MPUD Parcel S-19 rezoning to Sept. 9, 2021, with owner name corrected to DD/SR 56 LLC, et al
• Continued Wesley Chapel Lakes MPUD and Pulte Law MPUD items to July 22, 2021 in New Port Richey
• Continued Y Smith Properties rezoning (C-2 to I-1) to July 22, 2021 in New Port Richey
• Continued CPAL21(04) Chapter 7 Transportation Element amendments to a date uncertain
• Continued Lake Como Co-Op rezoning and 57-space RV park special exception to Aug. 5, 2021 in Dade City

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing various consent and regular agenda items. Discussion includes significant budget amendments for emergency rental assistance and fleet management, as well as several infrastructure and land use proposals.

• Budget amendment to recognize $13,235,142.40 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program revenue
• Additional purchase authority of $15,028,000.00 for Genuine Parts Company fleet management
• Budget amendment of $3,200,000.00 for Old Pasco Road widening construction
• Additional legal authority of $300,000.00 for Gray Robinson, P.A. regarding SR 52 realignment
• Purchase authority of $121,990.14 for Carahsoft Technology Corporation software services

The Board approved a large consent agenda, including a $15.03M fleet parts and inventory contract, a $13.24M budget amendment recognizing Emergency Rental Assistance Program revenue, and a $3.2M road widening contribution for Old Pasco Road. It adopted two comprehensive plan amendments (P74 and P75) by roll call vote and continued three plan amendment items to August meetings. The Board also approved a resolution declaring a State of Local Emergency related to Tropical Storm Elsa and delegated authority to the County Administrator to intervene in the TECO rate case.

• Approved consent agenda, pulling items C16, C17, C49, C60 for revision or discussion
• Approved $15,028,000 Genuine Parts Company fleet supply chain contract (C28)
• Approved $13,235,142.40 budget amendment for Emergency Rental Assistance Program revenue (C35)
• Approved $3,200,000 road widening contribution for Old Pasco Road/Overpass Business Park (C15)
• Adopted comprehensive plan amendment from Res-3 to Res-9 on 2.32 acres at Livingston Road (P74, roll call)
• Adopted comprehensive plan amendment from COM to PD on 35 acres at Roaches Run and Land O Lakes Blvd (P75, roll call)
• Continued Central Pasco Employment Village plan amendment to Aug. 10, 2021 (P76)
• Continued SunWest Park PD plan amendment to Aug. 10, 2021 (P77)

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including a continuance request for the SunWest Park Planned Development comprehensive plan amendment, a variance for a property on Little Road, a text amendment for PAW Materials, and an ordinance amending development fees in the VOPH overlay district. The commission has final authority on special exceptions, while other decisions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Continuance requested for CPAL 21(01) SunWest Park PD, changing 151.7 acres west of Old Dixie Highway from RES-3, CL, R/OS to PD
• Variance to reduce minimum lot area from 15,000 to 14,006 sq ft at 6016 Delaware Ave/11836 Little Road, to allow C-2 zoning
• Approve CPAL 21(02) PAW Materials text amendment to Subarea Policy FLU 7.1.25
• Approve ordinance amending Chapter 600, Section 602.8.T VOPH development and administrative review fees, including Tyndall Road/East West Street A right-of-way alignment

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes and a Public Hearing Consent Agenda containing a variance request and a comprehensive plan amendment. The Commission also approved a continuance for the SunWest Park PD large-scale comprehensive plan amendment, and approved Land Development Code amendments regarding VOPH development fees and roadway plans.

• Approved June 3, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approved Public Hearing Consent Agenda including items PC2 and PC3
• Approved continuance of CPAL 21(01) SunWest Park PD to July 22, 2021
• Approved variance request for 6016 Delaware Ave Land Trust/11836 Little Road (PDD21-2093) on consent
• Approved comprehensive plan text amendment CPAL 21(02) PAW Materials (PDD21-0426) on consent
• Approved Land Development Code amendments for Chapter 600 Overlay and Special District Areas (PDD21-0352)

Tourist Development Council

The Pasco County Tourist Development Council will consider approving four funding agreements totaling $100,000 for sports events and a tourism campaign, and will hear presentations on the FY 2022 budget and various updates. The meeting is a hybrid virtual meeting due to COVID-19.

• Approve $15,000 for Orlando Youth Hockey Association's 2nd Barn Burner Hockey Tournament and Mid-Florida Meltdown MLK Weekend Tournament
• Approve $25,000 for ENG Sports Inc.'s Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational
• Approve $10,000 title sponsorship for Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation's International Padel Tournament USA vs Spain
• Approve $50,000 for Visit Florida's In-State Gold Campaign co-op program
• Presentation on FY 2022 DMO Budget (final)

The Pasco County Tourist Development Council approved five funding items totaling $100,000: $15,000 for Orlando Youth Hockey Association tournaments, $25,000 for the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational, $10,000 for a Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation padel tournament, $50,000 for a Visit Florida in-state campaign, and a no-additional-funding update for the 2021 Mrs. Hockey Invite. The Council also approved the May 19, 2021 meeting minutes. Several items, including the FY 2022 DMO budget and various updates, were for information only with no action required.

• Approved May 19, 2021 TDC meeting minutes
• Approved $15,000 sports event funding for Orlando Youth Hockey Association tournaments
• Approved $25,000 sports event funding for ENG Sports Inc. Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational
• Approved $10,000 title sponsorship for Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation padel tournament
• Approved $50,000 co-op program agreement with Visit Florida for in-state Gold Campaign
• Approved no additional funding for Z Mitch LL 2021 Mrs. Hockey Invite

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting with public comment, consent items, regular items, and public hearings. Key actions include adopting a preliminary stormwater utility fee rate resolution, approving a $2.57 million design contract for the Old Pasco Road widening, and purchasing properties for road and flood mitigation projects. Public hearings will consider ordinances on building regulations and a land use change.

• Adoption of preliminary rate resolution for stormwater utility fee (non-ad valorem assessment)
• Professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for Old Pasco Road widening design – $2,570,032.37
• Property purchase for Old Pasco Road widening from Mishorim entities – $150,000
• Property purchase on Old Dixie Highway, Hudson – $112,527
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 18 building regulations to comply with HB 735

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners adopted multiple resolutions, ordinances, and consent agenda items, including updates to building regulations for HB 735, a $2.57 million roadway design agreement for Old Pasco Road, and various property acquisitions and zoning amendments. The Board also addressed public comments, received department presentations, and approved appointments to advisory boards. A comprehensive plan amendment for Ridge Road was approved with opposing votes from Commissioners Moore and Mariano.

• Approved resolutions recognizing Stella Ickes and Jessica Every for animal control awards
• Approved the Consent Agenda including infrastructure contracts, utility purchases, and property acquisitions
• Approved Ordinance updating Chapter 18 building regulations to align with HB 735 via roll call vote
• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendments changing land use designations to commercial
• Approved zoning amendments and public hearing consent items including Tiger Trail and Driftwood Village PVAS projects
• Approved large-scale comprehensive plan amendment for Ridge Road with Commissioners Moore and Mariano voting nay
• Approved Lakeside Woodlands depression property acquisition option number 1 with Commissioner Fitzpatrick voting nay
• Appointed Ms. Jenny Yingling to the Commission on the Status of Women

Commission on the Status of Women

The Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women is meeting to approve past meeting minutes, review its 2021 workplan, and elect officers. The agenda is mostly routine business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from August 2020 through May 2021 meetings
• Review and discuss 2021 workplan
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Strategic workshop scheduled for August 23, 2021
• Next meeting set for August 2, 2021 at Historic Dade City Courthouse

General

The Consolidated Justice Information Board (CJIB) is meeting to approve the minutes from its March 12, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes updates from various partner agencies, such as the Clerk & Comptroller, County IT, Court, State Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, and others, most of which require no action. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment available via WebEx, email, or a kiosk.

• Approval of March 12, 2021 meeting minutes (CJIB21-0017)
• Clerk & Comptroller IT update (CJIB21-0018)
• County Information Technology update (CJIB21-0019)
• Court update on JAWS (CJIB21-0020)
• E-Filing update (CJIB21-0021)

The Pasco Consolidated Justice Information Board met and approved the minutes from its March 12, 2021 meeting. All other agenda items were informational updates, noted items, or had no action taken due to absences or lack of updates.

• Approved March 12, 2021 CJIB Meeting Minutes

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization is considering several action items regarding regional transportation planning and funding. The board will review the adoption of the FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26 Transportation Improvement Program and discuss potential board reapportionment. Additionally, staff will present updates on Pasco County Public Transportation rebranding and ridership.

• Adoption of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26
• Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Amendment for US 98/US 301 Corridor
• Discussion regarding Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization Board Reapportionment
• Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) amendment for planning funding allocation
• Presentation on Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) rebranding and ridership

The Metropolitan Planning Organization approved several transportation planning updates, including the adoption of the FY 2021-22 through 2025-26 Transportation Improvement Program. The board also approved amendments to the Long Range Transportation Plan and the Unified Planning Work Program.

• Approved Public Participation Plan update to include virtual and hybrid engagement formats
• Approved Long Range Transportation Plan amendment for US 98/US 301 Corridor
• Approved Transportation Improvement Program modification for PL Closeout Funds (FY 2020-21 through FY 2024-25)
• Approved Unified Planning Work Program amendment for planning funding allocation (FY 2020-21 through 2021-22)
• Adopted Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26
• Approved FY 2021-22 List of Priority Projects final draft
• Approved meeting minutes from January 14, April 8, and May 13, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine consent items and discuss regular agenda items, including budget amendments, contracts, and public hearings. Key actions include recognizing $53.8 million in American Rescue Plan funds, approving a $2.66 million 911 communications contract, and accepting several warranty deeds for road right-of-way. The meeting also includes public hearings on rezonings and other land use matters.

• Budget amendment recognizing $53,798,855.50 in American Rescue Plan funds
• Award of RFP for 911 communications to INdigital, Inc. for $2,659,303.20
• Purchase of property for Fire Station #5 for $2,450,000.00
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with CDW Government LLC for $3,329,745.25
• Multiple resolutions imposing liens for demolition of blighted structures

The Board approved a resolution authorizing up to $107,933,563.20 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B, for jail projects and improvements. It also approved a budget amendment recognizing $53,798,855.50 in American Rescue Plan funds. In land-use matters, the Board adopted a comprehensive plan amendment for a 5.05-acre site east of Gall Boulevard and State Road 56, approved a rezoning for 122 homes on 41.80 acres, and continued a small-scale amendment for a Livingston Road property to July 6, 2021. The consent agenda was approved with one item pulled for a numerical correction.

• Approved resolution authorizing up to $107,933,563.20 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B (Jail Projects/Improvements)
• Approved budget amendment recognizing $53,798,855.50 in American Rescue Plan funds
• Adopted ordinance amending comprehensive plan from AT to RES-3 on 5.05 acres east of Gall Boulevard and State Road 56 (roll call)
• Approved rezoning to MPUD for 122 single-family homes on 41.80 acres for Life Church (roll call)
• Continued small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for Livingston Road property to July 6, 2021
• Approved consent agenda with exception of item C43, which was pulled for a numerical correction (roll call)
• Approved public hearing consent agenda including items P79, P80, and P81 (roll call)
• Approved appointment of 13 members to Northeast Pasco County Rural Advisory Committee, adding Seth Weightman as alternate (roll call)

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including a special exception for a large solar farm, zoning changes, and a wireless communications facility. The agenda includes a continuance request for a land development code amendment, and several consent items with staff recommendations. Public comment is available via WebEx, email, or in person.

• Continuance requested for ordinance amending Land Development Code Chapter 600, Section 602.8.T (VOPH fees) and Tyndall Road/East West Street A right-of-way alignment (PDD21-0352)
• Special exception for Henderson Ice Rink, private hockey school on McKendree Road, ~10.33 acres (PDD21-7536) - approval with conditions
• Zoning change from R-1MH to C-2 for 0.86 acres at Seaberg Road and State Road 54 (PDD21-7538) - approve
• Zoning change from A-R to R-1MH for 1.26 acres at Hidden Drive and Rooks Drive (PDD21-7535) - approve
• Conditional use for 150-foot Verizon wireless facility on Overpass Road (PDD21-CU34) - approval with conditions

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved a special exception for Palm River Dairy Inc. to build a solar electric power collection facility and substation on about 576.199 acres in southeast Pasco County, with a revised tree-spacing condition. The Commission also approved a private hockey school special exception on about 10.33 acres on McKendree Road, and approved three consent items: a rezoning to C-2 General Commercial at Seaberg Road and State Road 54, a rezoning to R-1MH at Hidden Drive and Rooks Drive, and a 150-foot wireless communications facility on Overpass Road. A Land Development Code amendment for the VOPH overlay was continued to June 24, 2021. The April 22 and May 6, 2021 minutes were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 2:44 p.m.

• Approved special exception for 576.199-acre solar farm and substation (Palm River Dairy Inc.), with Condition 6D tree spacing changed from 60 to 40 feet
• Approved special exception for Henderson Ice Rink private hockey school on 10.33 acres, with county noise decibel restrictions
• Approved rezoning from R-1MH to C-2 General Commercial on 0.86 acres at Seaberg Road and State Road 54 (consent)
• Approved rezoning from A-R to R-1MH on 1.26 acres at Hidden Drive and Rooks Drive (consent)
• Approved conditional use for 150-foot wireless communications facility on Overpass Road (consent)
• Continued VOPH Land Development Code amendment (PDD21-0352) to June 24, 2021
• Approved April 22 and May 6, 2021 Planning Commission minutes
• Approved receiving and filing documents submitted by Kristin Mora

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development requests, including variance requests for townhomes and comprehensive plan amendments. Most items are presented as consent items with recommendations for approval.

• Variance request for Wyndrush Townhomes to increase building coverage from 40% to 70% (PDD21-2091)
• Variance request for The Preserve at Gulf Trace Townhomes Ph. 2 regarding building coverage and setbacks (PDD21-2090)
• Development agreement for Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. to construct a turn lane on Morris Bridge Road (PDD21-0384)
• Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for River Run to change land use from Major Attractors to Residential-3 (21-0349)
• Zoning amendment for Tunnel to Tower/Parkway Boulevard from PUD to R-4 High Density Residential (PDD21-7528)

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved three consent items (PC1, PC2, PC3) and two comprehensive plan amendments (PC4, PC5) as recommended by staff. It denied staff's recommendation of approval for PC6, a request to rezone about 75.15 acres on Parkway Boulevard from PUD to R-4 High Density Residential, with Mr. Williams voting nay. The Solar Electric Power Collection Facility item was moved to the June 3, 2021 meeting in Dade City.

• Approved March 25, 2021 Planning Commission minutes
• Approved Public Hearing Consent Agenda (PC1, PC2, PC3)
• PC1: Approved variance to increase building coverage from 40% to 70% for Wyndrush Townhomes (11.73 acres, MF-1)
• PC2: Approved variance for The Preserve at Gulf Trace Townhomes Ph. 2 (building coverage, setbacks; 33.596 acres, MF-1)
• PC3: Approved development agreement with Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. for Morris Bridge Road turn lane in exchange for mobility fee credits
• PC4: Approved small-scale comp plan amendment CPAS 20-02 River Run (5.05 acres from AT to RES-3)
• PC5: Approved large-scale comp plan amendment CPAL 20(13) Palmetto Ridge (text amendment and map name change)
• PC6: Denied staff recommendation of approval for rezoning 75.15 acres on Parkway Boulevard from PUD to R-4 (Mr. Williams voted nay)

Village of Pasadena Hills Planning and Policy

The Villages of Pasadena Planning and Policy Committee is meeting to consider a proposed ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding VOPH development and administration review fees and a right-of-way realignment on Tyndall Road/East West Street. The committee also has a regular addendum item on transferring portions of the Multi-Modal Transportation Fund to the General Fund. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance PDD21-0351 amending Section 602.8.T (VOPH fees) and Exhibit 602-E (Tyndall Road/East West Street right-of-way realignment)
• Ordinance to allow transfers from the Multi-Modal Transportation Fund to the General Fund
• Approval of annotated meeting minutes from September 30, 2020 and November 18, 2020

The Village of Pasadena Hills Advisory & Planning Committee recommended approval of a map amendment for the Tyndall Road right-of-way realignment. They also approved a $75.00 unit fee to cover costs specifically for VOPH matters, with several members abstaining due to conflicts of interest. Additionally, the committee approved an ordinance allowing portions of the Multi-Modal Transportation Fund to be transferred to the General Fund.

• Approved map amendment for Tyndall Road right-of-way realignment (roll call vote; Pittman and Finora abstained)
• Approved $75.00 unit fee for VOPH matters with conditions (roll call vote; Evans, Maggard, Pittman, and Finora abstained)
• Approved transfer of Multi-Modal Transportation Fund portions to General Fund (roll call vote)
• Approved September 30, 2020 meeting minutes with correction
• Approved November 18, 2020 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on routine consent items, discuss regular agenda items, and hold public hearings. Key actions include approving contracts, budget amendments, and a zoning change for a 75-acre property on Parkway Boulevard. The meeting is hybrid due to COVID-19, with public comment via WebEx, email, or kiosk.

• Zoning change from PUD to R-4 High Density Residential on 75.15 acres south of Parkway Boulevard (continuance requested)
• Award bid for Hugh Embry Library renovations to Blackwater Construction Services, LLC - $1,504,581
• Award bid for Little Road Advanced Traffic Management System improvements to Traffic Control Devices, Inc. - $2,180,268
• Settlement in Christine Hanlon v. Pasco County for $62,500; proposal for $140,000 in Phyllis Wheeler v. Pasco County (denial recommended)
• Additional purchase authority for Vortex Services for underground pipe restoration - $3,200,000

The Board approved a large consent agenda including a $2,180,268 contract with Traffic Control Devices, Inc. for Little Road Advanced Traffic Management System improvements, Phase III, and a $1,504,581 award to Blackwater Construction Services for Hugh Embry Library renovations. Two board-initiated paving assessment public hearings were rejected: Lakewood Villas (PVAS No. 3354, $1,432,692) was denied, and the motion to approve Lake Worrell Acres (PVAS No. 3353, $477,299) failed. Several rezoning and comprehensive plan items were continued to later dates, and commissioners discussed short-term rental rules, directing a future workshop.

• Approved consent agenda, pulling items C21 and C24 for revision
• Approved $2,180,268 Little Road ATMS Improvements Phase III contract (Traffic Control Devices, Inc.)
• Approved $1,504,581 Hugh Embry Library renovations award to Blackwater Construction Services, LLC
• Denied Lakewood Villas paving assessment PVAS No. 3354 ($1,432,692)
• Motion to approve Lake Worrell Acres paving assessment PVAS No. 3353 ($477,299) failed (Moore, Mariano, Oakley nay)
• Approved $5,000 one-time fix for Vivian Lane (Starkey absent)
• Continued Life Church MPUD rezoning (122 units, 41.80 acres) to June 8, 2021
• Continued Ridge Road large-scale comprehensive plan amendment to June 22, 2021

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding a virtual workshop to discuss draft transportation plans. The meeting includes requests for public comments on the Transportation Improvement Program and the 2021 Draft List of Priority Projects.

• Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Draft FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26
• 2021 Draft List of Priority Projects
• Executive Director update on MPO operations

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization held a virtual workshop on May 13, 2021. All three agenda items — the draft Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26, the 2021 draft List of Priority Projects, and an Executive Director update on MPO operations — were for information only, and the minutes state no action was required. No votes or decisions are recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m.; the next meeting is set for June 10, 2021 in New Port Richey.

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning amendments, special exceptions, and comprehensive plan changes. The meeting will decide on a 576-acre solar farm, several small-scale land-use changes, and large-scale plan amendments for future development.

• Zoning Amendment (Continuance) for Steven Siller Tunnel to Tower/Parkway Boulevard (75.15 acres, PUD to R-4)
• Special Exception for Palm River Dairy Inc. solar farm (576.199 acres, A-R/A-C districts)
• Zoning Amendment for Creighton Boyette & Overpass MPUD (4.95 acres, non-residential uses)
• Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Creighton Boyette & Overpass Commercial (4.906 acres, RES-3 to COM)
• Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Causeway PD (35 acres, COM to PD) and Wesley Chapel Lakes PD (303 acres, RES-3/ROR to PD)

The Pasco County Planning Commission and Local Planning Agency approved a public hearing consent agenda containing multiple small-scale and large-scale comprehensive plan amendments and zoning requests. Additionally, the commission voted to continue a zoning amendment for the Steven Siller Tunnel to Tower project and a special exception for a solar farm.

• Approved public hearing consent agenda including items PC3 through PC8 (with acreage/memo corrections on PC7 and PC6)
• Approved zoning amendment for Creighton Boyette & Overpass MPUD (Item PC3)
• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendment CPAS 20(01) for Creighton Boyette & Overpass Commercial (Item PC4)
• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendment CPAS 20(06) for Shady Hills and Helen K Drive (Item PC5)
• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendment CPAS 20(05) for Orange State Grove (Item PC6)
• Approved large-scale comprehensive plan amendment CPAL 21(03) for Causeway with acreage correction (Item PC7)
• Approved large-scale comprehensive plan amendment CPAL20(11) for Wesley Chapel Lakes (Item PC8)
• Continued zoning amendment PDD21-7528 (Steven Siller Tunnel to Tower/Parkway Boulevard) to May 20, 2021 (Item PC1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Commission will consider a $9.57 million library bond issuance and a temporary 180-day moratorium on multifamily development applications in District 2. The consent agenda includes numerous routine contracts and purchases, while public hearings cover zoning changes.

• Authorize up to $9,571,058.70 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A for library projects
• Temporary 180-day moratorium on multifamily conditional uses, rezonings, and comp plan amendments in District 2
• Award $14,000,000 multi-year contract to Bartow Ford Co. for as-needed Ford vehicles
• Award $4,000,000 as-needed pipeline repairs contract to Schaer Development and Rowland Inc.
• Approve $450,000 SHIP housing development agreement with HTG Osprey Pointe, LLC

The Board of County Commissioners approved the issuance of up to $9.57 million in general obligation bonds for library projects. They also adopted a 180-day moratorium on certain multi-family development applications in District 2 and updated land development codes regarding multi-family dwellings. Additionally, the Board approved a wide range of infrastructure, utility, and administrative contracts.

• Approved $9.57M library bond issuance
• Adopted 180-day multi-family development moratorium in District 2
• Approved $4M as-needed pipeline repairs contract
• Approved $14M multi-year vehicle purchase bid
• Approved $811,190 park concession building contract
• Approved $773,137 water main interconnect contract
• Approved $660,245 landscape rehabilitation project
• Approved land development code amendment for multi-family dwellings

Commission on the Status of Women

The Pasco Commission on the Status of Women will hold a hybrid virtual meeting to approve minutes from past meetings, review and discuss the 2021 workplan, and elect officers including the chair, vice-chair, and secretary. The meeting will also discuss future guest speakers and a workshop to set a 3-year focus.

• Approve minutes from August 2020 through April 2021 meetings
• Review and discuss 2021 workplan (File 2021-2604)
• Elect officers: Cheryl Pollock as Chair, Jean Nathe as Vice-Chair, Leona Shuler as Secretary (File 2021-2615)
• Discuss guest speakers for June meeting (File 2021-2616)
• Plan workshop to strategize 3-year focus (File 2021-2618)

Jobs and Economic Opportunities Committee

The Pasco County Jobs and Economic Opportunities Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing economic growth programs, and discussing the resignation of a member and advertising for the open position. They will also discuss expanding the committee's oversight abilities.

• Introduction of new members Brenton Basinger and Alex Quinn
• Approval of minutes from 01/28/2021 meeting
• Office of Economic Growth Program and Project Review
• Ms. Allen's resignation and advertising for open position
• Discussion to expand JEOC oversight abilities

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission is holding a hybrid public hearing to consider several land-use applications, including rezonings, a comprehensive plan amendment, and mining permits. Two items are continuances, and the rest are up for approval or other action. The meeting includes public comment and decisions on special exceptions.

• Continuance: Coastal Landfill Disposal mining permit and conditional use (88.72 acres, Houston Ave)
• Continuance: Shady Hills & Helen K Drive small-scale comp plan amendment (4 acres to commercial)
• Consent: Life Church MPUD rezoning for 122 single-family homes on 41.80 acres
• Consent: SitEX NR Holdings land excavation permit on 19.6 acres near River Glen Blvd
• Regular: Steven Siller Tunnel to Tower rezoning to R-4 high density on 75.15 acres

The Commission denied staff recommendations for two comprehensive plan amendments regarding Ridge Road and the Central Pasco Employment Village. It approved a rezoning for the Life Church MPUD and a land excavation permit for SitEX NR Holdings, LLC. Several other items were continued to future dates.

• Approved rezoning for Life Church MPUD to allow 122 single-family units with playground and amenity amendments
• Approved land excavation permit for SitEX NR Holdings, LLC
• Denied staff recommendation for Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment at Ridge Road and Tanglewood Drive
• Denied staff recommendation for Central Pasco Employment Village text amendment
• Continued Coastal Landfill Disposal of Florida, LLC permit to a date uncertain
• Continued Shady Hills & Helen K Drive plan amendment to May 6, 2021
• Continued Steven Siller Tunnel to Tower/Parkway Boulevard rezoning to May 6, 2021
• Continued Kiddie Campus University, Inc. rezoning to a date uncertain

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of routine and significant items, including a proposed 180-day moratorium on certain multi-family development applications, several zoning and comprehensive plan amendments, and numerous contracts and budget amendments. The agenda includes consent items, regular items, and public hearings, with public comment allowed via WebEx, email, or a kiosk due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Ordinance to impose 180-day moratorium on multi-family entitlements in District 2
• Zoning amendment for 75.15 acres on Parkway Boulevard from PUD to R-4 (continuance requested)
• Comprehensive plan amendment for 1.67 acres at SR 54 and Meadowbrook Drive from RES-3 to COM
• Contract renewal for annual asphalt paving program - $15,000,000
• Sale of property to BayCare Behavioral Health for $140,000

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a rezoning for Connerton Villages III and IV that allows up to 2,160 homes, 55,000 square feet of retail, 150,000 square feet of office, a 765-student charter school, and an 80-acre district park, and separately approved rescinding the Connerton Development of Regional Impact. The board also denied a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment at State Road 54 and Meadowbrook Drive and denied a board-initiated public hearing item for Cranes Roost. Several items were withdrawn, including a $4 million pipeline repairs contract and a park concession building task order, and two zoning items were continued to May 18, 2021.

• Approved Connerton Villages III and IV MPUD rezoning for up to 2,160 dwelling units, 55,000 sq ft retail, 150,000 sq ft office, a 765-student charter school, and an 80-acre district park (roll call)
• Approved rescinding the Connerton DRI No. 233 for Lennar Homes, LLC (roll call)
• Denied small-scale comprehensive plan amendment from RES-3 to COM on 1.67 acres at SR 54 and Meadowbrook Drive (roll call; Moore, Fitzpatrick, Oakley nay)
• Denied board-initiated public hearing for Cranes Roost, PVAS No. 3346, $636,785 (roll call; Starkey nay)
• Approved Salem Media MPUD rezoning for 325 residential units on 77.21 acres with added condition for trees in front of each unit (roll call)
• Approved Meadow Oaks MPUD substantial modification on 63.23 acres with amended tree condition (roll call)
• Continued zoning amendment for Steven Siller Tunnel to Tower/Parkway Boulevard to May 18, 2021 (roll call)
• Continued Central Pasco Employment Village comprehensive plan amendment to May 18, 2021 (roll call)

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) holds a hybrid meeting to approve transportation funding, updates to public participation rules, and a traffic-count study. The board also receives status reports and hears public comments.

• Approve $6,161,504 state road project amendments (Districts 1 & 2)
• Approve $29,076.68 traffic-count methodology study by Tindale-Oliver Associates
• Approve minor update to Public Participation Plan to include virtual/hybrid formats
• Approve designation of Community Transportation Coordinator for Pasco County
• Approve annual joint certification with Florida Department of Transportation

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization approved five action items by roll call votes, including a $6,161,504 amendment to the Florida Department of Transportation's Transportation Improvement Program covering three project segments in Commission Districts 1 and 2. The board also approved a $29,076.68 task order with Tindale-Oliver Associates for traffic count methodology, a minor update to the Public Participation Plan to include virtual and hybrid engagement formats, a resolution recommending Community Transportation Coordinator designation, and the FDOT annual joint certification. Advisory committee reports and other items were information only, and the board appointed James Mallo of the Pasco County Sheriff's Office to the Citizens Advisory Committee.

• Approved FDOT Transportation Improvement Program amendment, three project segments, $6,161,504 (roll call)
• Approved Tindale-Oliver Associates task order for traffic count methodology, $29,076.68 (roll call)
• Approved minor update to Public Participation Plan adding virtual/hybrid engagement formats (roll call)
• Approved resolution recommending Community Transportation Coordinator designation (roll call)
• Approved FDOT annual joint certification for the MPO (roll call)
• Approved February 11, 2021 MPO meeting minutes (roll call)
• Appointed James Mallo, Pasco County Sheriff's Office, to Citizens Advisory Committee (roll call)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review various consent items, regular business, and public hearings. Key discussions include fire rescue station construction, budget transfers for the Watergrass Project, and several land use and zoning amendments.

• Construction of Fire Rescue Station No. 42: $4,763,478.00
• Construction of Fire Rescue Station No. 17: $5,679,287.00
• Watergrass Project budget transfer: $6,500,000.00
• Annual Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation Program renewal: $15,000,000.00
• Small-scale land use change to Office on 9.099 acres near Wesley Chapel Blvd

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a large consent agenda covering construction contracts, budget amendments, and land plats, and adopted two small-scale comprehensive plan amendments changing future land use. Several zoning and comprehensive plan items were continued to later meetings, and a conditional use request for multiple-family dwellings in a commercial district was approved with conditions after a motion to deny failed. The meeting also included presentations and board discussion with no action required.

• Approved Consent Agenda with Addendum, except items C6, C9, C35, C40, and C41 pulled for discussion or revision; C7 and C33 withdrawn
• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendment from Res-3/Con to Office on ~9.099 acres west of Wesley Chapel Blvd south of Hyde Park Blvd (P49)
• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendment from RES-1 to Industrial-Light on ~5 acres at Old Lakeland Highway and Townsend Road (P50)
• Continued large-scale comprehensive plan amendment for Two Rivers (P47) to April 20, 2021
• Continued large-scale comprehensive plan amendment at Wesley Chapel Blvd & Hay Road (P51) to a date uncertain
• Continued zoning amendment for Lennar Homes (P52) to April 20, 2021
• Continued zoning amendments P53 and P54 to May 18, 2021
• Approved conditional use for multiple-family dwellings in C-2 district on ~16.24 acres on Bruce B. Downs Blvd (P56) with conditions; motion to deny failed

Commission on the Status of Women

The Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women is meeting to approve minutes from several prior months, hear from guest speakers about a women's addiction shelter and a youth crisis program, review its 2021 workplan, and elect officers. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment via WebEx, email, or a kiosk due to COVID-19.

• Approval of minutes from August, October, November, December, January, February, and March meetings (File 2021-2313)
• Guest speaker Rachel Starostin of Grace House on shelter for women recovering from addictions (File 2021-2316)
• Guest speaker Angel Cook of RAP House on youth crisis program (File 2021-2317)
• Review and discuss 2021 workplan and committee reports (File 2021-2318)
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary (File 2021-2319)

General

The Pasco County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss RESTORE Act projects, including a dredge project update for Gulf Harbors and Hudson Channels, a support letter from coastal residents, and a project funding update. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting and receive a RESTORE 101 refresher. Public comment is being accepted via WebEx, email, or a kiosk due to COVID-19.

• Gulf Harbors and Hudson Channels Dredge Project Update (File 2021-2348)
• Support Letter/Petition from Pasco County Coastal Residents (File 2021-2350)
• Project Funding Update (File 2021-2351)
• RESTORE 101 Refresher on projects, status, scoring criteria (File 2021-2347)
• Approval of February 4, 2021 meeting minutes (File 2021-2345)

The Pasco County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee met on April 1, 2021 and approved the minutes from its February 4, 2021 meeting. All other agenda items — RESTORE 101 refresher, Gulf Harbors and Hudson Channels dredge project update, a coastal residents' support letter/petition, and a project funding update — were information only with no action required. A resident from the Hudson communities of Leisure Beach and Signal Cove spoke during public comment about dredging activities, community support, a petition, and support for releasing funds. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved minutes from the February 4, 2021 RESTORE meeting
• RESTORE 101 refresher (projects selected, project status, scoring criteria) — information only, no action
• Gulf Harbors and Hudson Channels dredge project update — information only, no action
• Support letter/petition from Pasco County coastal residents — information only, no action
• Project funding update — information only, no action

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will meet on April 1, 2021, to decide on zoning amendments, special exceptions, development agreements, and ordinances. The meeting is a hybrid virtual event due to COVID-19, with a quorum physically present at the Historic Pasco County Courthouse. The Commission has final decision-making authority for special exceptions, while other decisions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Zoning amendment continuance for Steven Siller Tunnel to Tower/Parkway Boulevard (75.15 acres)
• Zoning amendment continuance for Kiddie Campus University (1.67 acres at State Road 54 and Meadowbrook Drive)
• Special exception approval for home-based nail artist on Carr Drive (0.22 acres)
• Zoning change approval for Robert and Theresa Britton (10.88 acres on Easterling Road)
• Development agreement approval for Meritage Homes (26.91 acres on Morris Bridge Road)

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved a proposed ordinance establishing a temporary 180-day moratorium on accepting applications for conditional uses, rezonings, and comprehensive plan amendments that would increase multi-family entitlements within a defined moratorium area. The commission added vacancy as a review criterion, with Mr. Girardi voting nay. The commission also approved a separate ordinance removing multiple family dwellings as a conditional use in the C-2 General Commercial District, and approved a home-based nail artist special exception with restrictions after a roll call vote (Hanzel and Grey voting nay). Two zoning amendment items were continued to April 22, 2021, and two consent items were approved as part of the Public Hearing Consent Agenda.

• Approved proposed 180-day moratorium on multi-family entitlement applications, adding vacancy as a review criterion (Girardi voted nay)
• Approved ordinance removing multiple family dwellings as a conditional use in C-2 General Commercial District
• Approved special exception for home-based nail artist with conditions: no on-street parking, max 3 customers/day, hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week (roll call; Hanzel and Grey voted nay)
• Continued Steven Siller Tunnel to Tower/Parkway Boulevard zoning amendment (PDD21-7528) to April 22, 2021
• Continued Kiddie Campus University zoning amendment (PDD21-7516) to April 22, 2021
• Approved consent agenda including Robert and Theresa Britton zoning amendment (PDD21-7523) and Meritage Homes development agreement (PDD21-0250)

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission is holding a hybrid public hearing to decide on several zoning amendments, variances, and a comprehensive plan text amendment. The commission has final authority on special exceptions, while other items are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Notable items include a large mixed-use development in Connerton, a 325-unit residential project, and a text amendment for the Central Pasco Employment Village.

• Rezoning for Life Church MPUD: 122 single-family homes on 41.80 acres (continuance requested)
• Variance for 76 Store WC/Pong Lee: reduce street entrance setback from 75 to 15 feet at New River Road and SR54
• Rezoning for Salem Media MPUD: 325 residential units on 77.21 acres near Bud Bexley Parkway
• Rezoning for Connerton Villages III & IV: up to 2,160 dwelling units, 150,000 sq ft retail, 50,000 sq ft office, charter school, 80-acre park, and 7 acres for library/fire/EMS
• Substantial modification to Meadow Oaks MPUD: add acreage and change master plan on 63.23 acres south of Hudson Avenue

The Commission approved multiple zoning amendments for residential developments and a commercial variance. Several other items, including a church rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments, were continued to the April 22 meeting.

• Approved variance for 76 Store WC/Pong Lee to reduce street entrance setback from 75 to 15 feet
• Approved Salem Media MPUD rezoning for 325 residential units on 77.21 acres
• Approved Connerton Villages III and IV MPUD for up to 2,160 dwelling units and retail/office space
• Approved Meadow Oaks MPUD substantial modification on 63.23 acres
• Continued Life Church MPUD rezoning for 122 residential units to April 22, 2021
• Continued Central Pasco Employment Village Comprehensive Plan text amendment to April 22, 2021
• Continued Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment at Ridge Road and Tanglewood Drive to April 22, 2021
• Continued Shady Hills & Helen K Drive Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to April 22, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid virtual meeting to consider consent items, regular agenda items, and public hearings. Key actions include awarding a $5.68 million contract for Fire Rescue Station No. 17, approving a $2.9 million property purchase for Summit Medical Center, and discussing a zoning ordinance amendment. The meeting also includes public comment and several resolutions recognizing individuals and proclamations.

• Award of Bid No. IFB-DS-20-191 to R L Burns Inc. for Fire Rescue Station No. 17 – $5,679,287.00
• Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Property – Summit Medical Center – 7509 State Road 52, Hudson – $2,900,000.00
• Ordinance amending Land Development Code Chapter 500 Zoning Standards (PDD21-0267) – recommendation to withdraw
• Ordinance removing multiple family dwelling units as conditional use in C-2 General Commercial District (PDD21-0283) – continuance requested
• Cooperative Purchase – Ridge Equipment Co., Inc. – Kubota mowers and carts – $343,138.00

The Board approved a $2.9 million agreement to buy property at 7509 State Road 52 in Hudson from Summit Medical, LLC, and approved a $5.68 million fire station bid was withdrawn. Several zoning and land-use items were continued to later meetings, including a C-2 multifamily dwelling request and comprehensive plan amendments. The board also directed staff to bring back changes to the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ordinance and approved a $166,284 road paving assessment for Lake Como Drive.

• Approved $2.9M purchase of 7509 State Road 52, Hudson from Summit Medical, LLC
• Withdrew $5,679,287 bid award to R L Burns Inc. for Fire Rescue Station No. 17
• Approved $166,284 Lake Como Drive road paving assessment (one nay)
• Continued C-2 multifamily dwelling conditional use at Bruce B Downs Blvd to April 7
• Continued comprehensive plan amendment at SR 54 and Meadowbrook Drive to April 20
• Directed staff to bring back amendments to the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ordinance
• Approved consent agenda with C20 pulled for date correction and C14 withdrawn
• Approved $81,607.44 additional purchase authority for SHI International software licenses

General

The Consolidated Justice Information Board (CJIB) is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and its revised bylaws, and to receive updates from justice partner agencies. Most agenda items are informational with no action required.

• Approve September 11, 2020 and December 11, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approve CJIB Bylaws revised June 23, 2016
• Updates from Clerk & Comptroller and County IT (no action required)
• Court update on JAWS system (no action required)
• Agency updates from State Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, and others (no action required)

The Pasco Consolidated Justice Information Board approved the September 11, 2020 and December 11, 2020 meeting minutes and adopted its Bylaws (revised June 23, 2016). The remaining agenda items were information-only updates from justice partner agencies, with no action required. No public comment was offered and there was no other business. The meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m.

• Approved September 11, 2020 CJIB meeting minutes
• Approved December 11, 2020 CJIB meeting minutes
• Approved adoption of the CJIB Bylaws (revised June 23, 2016)

Value Adjustment Board

The Pasco County Value Adjustment Board will meet to elect a new chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes, and consider recommendations from special magistrates on property tax petitions, including a group of petitions filed by Property Tax Alliance Group. The board will also approve the VAB attorney contract and set compensation for special magistrates for 2021.

• Election of new Chairman and Vice-Chairman (VAB21-0001)
• Special Magistrate Recommendation for Petitions AV-205 through AV-215 (Property Tax Alliance Group c/o Tim Hart) (VAB21-0005)
• VAB Attorney Contract with Rinky S. Parwani, Esquire (VAB21-0007)
• Advertisement and Setting of Compensation for Special Magistrates for 2021 (VAB21-0008)
• Approval of 2020 Certification of the Value Adjustment Board (VAB21-0006)

The Value Adjustment Board appointed a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman and renewed the contract for its legal counsel. The Board also approved Special Magistrate recommendations and set the 2021 compensation rate for Special Magistrates.

• Appointed Commissioner Oakley as Chairman
• Appointed Mr. Altman as Vice-Chairman
• Approved July 30, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approved listing of all petitions filed
• Upheld Special Magistrate Recommendation for AV-205 through AV-215
• Approved Special Magistrate Recommendations for all petition types
• Renewed attorney contract for Rinky S. Parwani effective June 1, 2021
• Set Special Magistrate compensation at $125.00 per hour

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will meet on March 9, 2021, to approve routine resolutions and contracts, including a $76.3 million appropriation for the Sunlake Boulevard Project. The meeting will also address budget amendments, property transactions, and various departmental contracts, with all items requiring formal votes.

• $76,320,987 appropriation for Sunlake Boulevard Project expenses and debt service
• $1,650,000 purchase of land for Fire Station #45 from SR 54 Land Associates, LLC
• $181,949.05 property sale for flood mitigation at 5219 Miller Bayou Drive, Port Richey
• $638,212 construction contract for Elsie Logan Memorial Park concession building
• $600,000 underwriting services for Second Local Option Fuel Tax Revenue Bonds

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a large consent agenda covering routine contracts, budget amendments, and land purchases, including a $76,320,987 appropriation for the Sunlake Boulevard project and a $22,179,906 transfer from the old Penny for Pasco fund to new Penny for Pasco funds. The board also approved a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing land use from RES-3 to RES-6 on about 77.21 acres on Tower Road, and continued a zoning amendment for Terry and Tina Gillette to March 23, 2021. Three consent items (C19, C37, C48) were withdrawn. The board directed staff to revise the boundaries of a moratorium to exclude District One, approved the purchase of two parcels for $7,343.78 and $4,095.91, and approved placing an additional Port-a-Potty at the Suncoast and 54 Trailhead.

• Approved consent agenda with items C19, C37, and C48 withdrawn
• Approved $76,320,987 appropriation for Sunlake Boulevard project expenses and debt service
• Approved $22,179,906 transfer from Old Penny for Pasco Fund to New Penny for Pasco Funds
• Approved large-scale comprehensive plan amendment from RES-3 to RES-6 on ~77.21 acres on Tower Road (roll call vote)
• Continued zoning amendment for Terry and Tina Gillette to March 23, 2021 (roll call vote)
• Approved public hearing consent agenda including items P82, P83, and P84 (roll call vote)
• Directed staff to revise moratorium boundaries to exclude District One (roll call vote)
• Approved purchase of two parcels for $7,343.78 and $4,095.91 (roll call vote)

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold a hybrid virtual meeting to decide on several zoning amendments and comprehensive plan changes. The Commission has final decision-making authority for special exceptions and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for other land-use decisions. The meeting will also include a vote on an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to remove multifamily dwellings as a conditional use in the C-2 General Commercial District.

• Zoning amendment continuance for Connerton Village III and IV MPUD (Lennar Homes, LLC)
• Comprehensive plan amendment continuance for Central Pasco Employment Village (File PDD21-0290)
• Zoning change from A-C Agricultural to AR-5 Agricultural-Residential and AR-5MH Agricultural-Mobile Home for 12.15 acres on Messick Road (Terry and Tina Gillette)
• Zoning change from A-C Agricultural to PO-2 Professional Office for 9.1 acres on Wesley Chapel Boulevard (SWFWMD/Cypress Ridge Professional Center)
• Ordinance amending Land Development Code to remove multifamily dwellings as a conditional use in C-2 General Commercial District (File PDD21-0282)

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved five zoning and comprehensive plan amendments via a consent agenda. The Commission also approved a comprehensive plan amendment for the Meadowbrook area but tabled the associated rezoning request to a later meeting. Two other items, including a Connerton Village assignment and a land development code ordinance, were continued to future meetings.

• Approved zoning change for Terry and Tina Gillette from A-C to AR-5/AR-5MH (Consent)
• Approved zoning change for SWFWMD/Cypress Ridge from A-C to PO-2 (Consent)
• Approved zoning change for Robert and Clay Pippin from A-C to A-R (Consent)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Old Lakeland Highway from RES-1 to IL (Consent)
• Approved zoning change for BMI LLC from A-R to I-1 (Consent)
• Approved Meadowbrook comprehensive plan amendment from RES-3 to COM (2 members voted nay)
• Tabled Meadowbrook rezoning for Kiddie Campus University to April 1, 2021
• Tabled Connerton Village III/IV MPUD assignment to March 25, 2021

Commission on the Status of Women

The Commission will review its 2021 workplan and hold elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The meeting includes presentations on leadership programs for girls and diabetes in women.

• Election of Cheryl Pollock (Chair), Jean Nathe (Vice-Chair), and Leona Shuler (Secretary)
• Review and discussion of the CSW 2021 Workplan
• Presentation on leadership programs for Pasco girls by Mary Pat King
• Presentation on diabetes in women by Nicole Johnson
• Approval of minutes from August, October, November, December, January, and February meetings

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: two continuances for a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a zoning change at State Road 54 and Meadowbrook Drive, and a special exception request for a workforce training facility on Darlington Road. The commission has final decision-making authority on the special exception, while the other items are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Continuance: CPAS 20(02) Meadowbrook – small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to change Future Land Use from RES-3 to COM on ~1.67 acres at SW corner of State Road 54 and Meadowbrook Drive
• Continuance: Kiddie Campus University, Inc. – zoning change from AR-1 to C-2 General Commercial on ~1.67 acres at same location
• Special Exception: Pasco Storage, Inc./Amskills, Inc. – workforce training facility in C-2 district, ~3.26 acres on south side of Darlington Road, 400 ft east of US Highway 19 – approval recommended with conditions

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved a special exception for a workforce training facility in a commercial district. The Commission also voted to continue two other agenda items regarding land use and zoning amendments to a future meeting in March 2021. No public comments were received during the session.

• Approved special exception for Pasco Storage/Amskills workforce training facility (Consent Agenda)
• Continued Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Meadowbrook to March 4, 2021
• Continued Zoning Amendment for Kiddie Campus University to March 4, 2021
• Approved November 19, 2020 Planning Commission Minutes

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization holds a hybrid virtual meeting to decide on transportation funding and consultant contracts. Items include wildlife culvert connections, transit planning funds, and extensions for planning consultants AECOM and Tindale & Oliver Inc.

• Approve $11,487,500 for two wildlife culvert connections (FDOT)
• Approve $160,049 transit planning funding amendment for FY 2020-21 (FDOT)
• Approve $169,049 transit planning funding amendment for FY 2019-20 (FDOT)
• Extend AECOM contract by Amendment No. 2
• Extend Tindale & Oliver Inc. contract by Amendment No. 2

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization approved several transportation-related items, including FDOT program amendments, contract extensions for planning consultants AECOM and Tindale & Oliver Inc., and task orders incorporating pedestrian, cyclist, and golf cart considerations. The board also approved an at-large member appointment to the Citizen Advisory Committee and system performance safety targets. Additionally, members discussed sending a letter of support for TBARTA following a filed bill.

• Approved December 10, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approved FDOT Transportation Improvement Program amendment for two wildlife culvert connections ($11,487,500)
• Approved FDOT TIP amendment for transit planning funding ($160,049)
• Approved FDOT Section 5305(d) transit planning funding and UPWP amendment ($169,049)
• Approved General Planning Consultant contract extension Amendment No. 2 for AECOM
• Approved General Planning Consultant contract extension Amendment No. 2 for Tindale & Oliver Inc.
• Approved Citizen Advisory Committee At-Large Member Appointment
• Approved System Performance Report and Safety Targets 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to approve routine consent items, discuss code enforcement on boat lift canopies and multi-family land use, and hold public hearings. Key actions include a $41 million budget amendment for fire stations, a $500,000 landscaping grant program, and a fee schedule update.

• Budget amendment: $41,000,000 for seven fire stations and training center
• Commercial Redevelopment Landscaping Grant Program: $500,000
• Fee schedule update for county services
• Settlement in Dorothy Dennewitz v. Pasco County: $80,000
• Discussion on boat lift canopies and multi-family land use

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved directing staff to begin amending the Land Development Code to remove multifamily as a Conditional Use in the C2 zoning category, with Commissioner Starkey voting nay. The Board also approved a moratorium on rezoning or Conditional Use applications for multifamily in a defined area, with Commissioners Starkey and Oakley voting nay. In a separate action, the Board voted to abandon previous direction to amend the code to allow covers over docks, with Commissioner Mariano voting nay. The Board also approved a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment (CPAL 20(12) Hay Road) with Commissioners Moore and Mariano voting nay, and approved a letter supporting an internet sales tax effort.

• Approved directing staff to amend Land Development Code to remove multifamily as Conditional Use in C2 zoning (roll call, Starkey nay)
• Approved moratorium on multifamily rezoning/Conditional Use applications in specified area (roll call, Starkey and Oakley nay)
• Approved abandoning previous direction to amend code to allow new boat lift canopies (roll call, Mariano nay)
• Approved CPAL 20(12) Hay Road transmittal (roll call, Moore and Mariano nay)
• Approved letter in support of internet sales tax effort (roll call)
• Approved Consent Agenda with exceptions C5, C11, C50; C41 withdrawn (roll call)
• Approved Public Hearing Consent Agenda (P54, P55, P56) (roll call)
• Approved P57, P58, P59 zoning/comp plan items (roll call; P59 with Moore and Mariano nay)

General

The RESTORE Act Advisory Committee will approve minutes from three prior meetings and receive presentations on coastal projects, including the Gulf Harbors and Hudson Channels dredge and Key Vista/Baillies Bluff shoreline stabilization. The committee will also discuss next steps for Sea Pines, Westport, Harbor Town, and SunWest projects. Public comment is available via WebEx, email, or a kiosk due to COVID-19.

• Approve minutes from Feb 6, Jul 9, and Dec 3, 2020 meetings
• Gulf Harbors and Hudson Channels Dredge Project Update (presentation only)
• Key Vista/Baillies Bluff Shoreline Stabilization Project Update (presentation only)
• Next project steps: Sea Pines, Westport, Harbor Town, SunWest

The Committee approved the minutes from meetings held on February 6, July 9, and December 3, 2020. Other agenda items regarding dredging and shoreline stabilization were presented for information only with no action taken.

• Approved February 6, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approved July 9, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approved December 3, 2020 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold a hybrid virtual meeting to decide on four public hearing items, including a special exception for a car wash, a conditional use for a US Air Force radar platform, a zoning amendment, and a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment. The board has final authority on special exceptions; other items are recommendations to the County Commission.

• Special Exception: Car wash on 1.59 acres at State Road 52, west of Silver Palm Boulevard (PDD21-7513)
• Conditional Use: 35-foot radar platform for US Air Force test range, west of Baillies Bluff Road (PDD21-CU18)
• Zoning Amendment: 12.15 acres on Messick Road from A-C to A-R5MH (PDD21-7515)
• Comp Plan Amendment: 9.1 acres near Wesley Chapel Blvd and Hyde Park Blvd from RES-3/CON to OF (PDD21 0201)
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from December 10, 2020 and January 21, 2021 meetings

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved a car wash special exception on State Road 52, a Duke Energy radar platform conditional use, and a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for Cypress Ridge Professional Center. A zoning change request from Terry and Tine Gillette was continued to a date uncertain. The Commission also approved its December 10, 2020 and January 21, 2021 minutes and then adjourned at 1:48 p.m.

• Approved car wash special exception for Anmar Real Estate Inc./Jallo and Tello LLC on State Road 52 (roll call, Chairman Grey abstained)
• Approved Duke Energy Florida radar platform conditional use in agricultural district (roll call)
• Continued Gillette zoning change from A-C to A-R5MH on Messick Road to a date uncertain (roll call)
• Approved Cypress Ridge Professional Center small-scale comprehensive plan amendment (roll call)
• Approved December 10, 2020 and January 21, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (roll call)
• Approved adjournment

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review various consent items, regular business, and public hearings. Key discussions include emergency rental assistance funding, roadway design services, and bond issuances for capital improvements.

• Budget amendment to recognize $16,726,810.60 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program revenue
• Authorization for roadway design services for Old Pasco Road widening up to $1,800,000.00
• Award of $2,643,966.00 for the Pasco County Nottingham Public Works Facility
• Proposed issuance of up to $100,000,000.00 in Local Option Fuel Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds
• Approval of $509,190.00 for HVAC upgrades at Pasco County Animal Services

The Board of County Commissioners authorized issuing up to $100 million in Second Local Option Fuel Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds to fund capital improvements to Sunlake Boulevard and refinance existing debt. Commissioners also recognized $16.7 million in federal emergency rental assistance funding and approved a $7.8 million multi-year wastewater infrastructure contract.

• Authorized issuance of up to $100M in fuel tax refunding revenue bonds for Sunlake Boulevard improvements (Approved)
• Approved $16.7M budget amendment recognizing federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds (Approved)
• Awarded $7.85M multi-year bid to Vortex Services LLC for manhole and pump station lining services (Approved)
• Awarded $2.64M contract to Mason Blau Associates, Inc. for Nottingham Public Works Facility (Approved)
• Approved confidential Project Merlin Economic Incentive Agreement (Approved)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code amendments for Villages of Pasadena Hills (Approved)
• Approved rezoning 64.33 acres east of Old Dixie Highway to MF-2 Multiple-Family High Density Residential (Approved)
• Withdrew Old Pasco Road design agreement not to exceed $1.8M (Withdrawn)

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission will hold a hybrid virtual meeting on January 21, 2021. The main item is a consent zoning amendment for the Trinity Corporate Center, a 65-acre site, to change from I-1 Light Industrial to MPUD Master Planned Unit Development. The Commission has final authority on special exceptions; other decisions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Zoning amendment for Trinity Corporate Center: change from I-1 Light Industrial to MPUD on ~65 acres south of State Road 54 and north of Trinity Boulevard, bisected by Corporate Center Drive
• Recommendation is approval with conditions
• Public hearings and walk-ons are on the agenda
• Meeting is hybrid virtual due to COVID-19; board room closed to public

The Pasco County Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment for the Trinity Corporate Center, changing the designation from I-1 Light Industrial Park District to an MPUD Master Planned Unit Development District. The commission followed staff's recommendation for approval with conditions.

• Approved zoning amendment for Trinity Corporate Center (vote: 5-0, 1 abstention)

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization held a workshop on January 14, 2021, to receive updates on transportation planning. The meeting consisted of informational presentations regarding the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and the regional long-range transportation plan. No formal actions or votes were taken during the session.

• Received FDOT Work Program update (informational only)
• Received Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Work Program update (informational only)
• Received West Central Florida Regional Long-Range Transportation Plan update (informational only)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine items, including contracts, budget amendments, and resolutions. Notable items include a $5.47 million state grant for Lacoochee Industrial Area right-of-way improvements, a $2.42 million TRIP agreement for Overpass Road design, and a $1.98 million budget amendment for Sheriff's Office vehicles and equipment. The meeting also includes public comment and public hearings on rezonings and other land-use items.

• State-funded grant agreement with FDOT for Lacoochee Industrial Area Right-of-Way Improvements - $5,469,395
• TRIP agreement with FDOT for design of Overpass Road from east of Boyette Road to US 301 - $2,415,893
• Budget amendment to carry forward Pasco Sheriff's Office unspent FY2020 funds and authorize FY2021 Penny for Pasco funds for vehicles/equipment - $1,977,616
• Settlement in Hayley Avellaneda v. Pasco County - $150,000
• Stipulated final judgment for Clinton Avenue Extension/SR 52 Realignment Project - $130,000

The Board approved its consent agenda, including a $2,651,378.62 contract to convert a rapid infiltration basin to a pad-ready development site at the I-75 Overpass Business Park. Two zoning items were continued and a conditional use request for multifamily housing was denied by a failed motion, then continued 60 days. The Board also approved sending letters requesting fair per-capita COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Two items (Project Merlin incentive and a $100M fuel tax bond resolution) were not heard and moved to January 26.

• Approved consent agenda, including addendum, with items C1 and C22 pulled for discussion; C30 withdrawn
• Approved $2,651,378.62 bid to B.R.W. Contracting, Inc. for Overpass Business Park pad-ready site
• Continued zoning amendment for 89.074 acres at I-75 and Blanton Road to February 9, 2021
• Continued Seven Oaks MPUD zoning amendment to a date uncertain
• Motion to deny multifamily conditional use at Bruce B. Downs Blvd. failed (Starkey, Fitzpatrick, Oakley nay); item continued 60 days
• Approved letters to state and federal officials requesting per-capita COVID-19 vaccine distribution
• Motion to add a Sheriff's Office representative to the Planning Commission failed (Oakley, Starkey, Mariano nay)
• Project Merlin economic incentive and $100M fuel tax bond resolution not heard; moved to January 26, 2021

Planning Commission

The Pasco County Planning Commission is meeting to decide on a special exception for a private school and to make recommendations on several zoning and comprehensive plan amendments. These include changes for an RV resort, a large industrial/commercial site near I-75, and residential density increases. The meeting is hybrid due to COVID-19, with the board room closed to the public.

• Special exception for Hope Youth Ranch private school on 4.79 acres north of Beagle Road, west of East Road (PDD21-7511)
• Zoning change for Ja Mar North RV Resort to C-2 General Commercial on 5.4 acres north of San Marco Drive, west of US 19 (PDD21-7510)
• Zoning change to C-2 and I-1 on 89.074 acres at I-75 and Blanton Road (PDD21-7506)
• Comprehensive plan amendment for Two Rivers subarea policy and Highway Vision Plan map (PDD21-0097)
• Large-scale plan amendment to RES-24 on 28.22 acres at Wesley Chapel Blvd & Hay Road (PDD21-0179)

The Planning Commission approved multiple zoning amendments and comprehensive plan changes during their January 7, 2021, meeting. Decisions included approvals for a private school special exception, various commercial and industrial zoning requests, and amendments to the Two Rivers and Hay Road comprehensive plans.

• Approved minutes from October 8, October 22, and November 5, 2020
• Approved special exception for Hope Youth Ranch private school
• Approved zoning change for Ja Mar North RV Resort to C-2 General Commercial
• Approved zoning change for Trust #7541207 to C-2 and I-1 districts
• Approved Two Rivers comprehensive plan amendments regarding road connectivity
• Approved Hay Road large-scale comprehensive plan amendment (vote 5-2)