Hillsborough County public meetings in 2021

BOCC Land Use

The Board is meeting to decide on several rezoning requests and major modifications to planned developments. The body will also consider the acceptance of plats and performance bonds for multiple subdivision projects.

• Major Modification to PD for Bullfrog MHC LLC at 8750 Symmes Rd.
• Rezone to CI-R for Job Jean at 500ft SE of E Martin Luther King Blvd & Orient Rd Intersection.
• Rezone to RSC-9 for Jomarcell Nguyen at W Side of N Himes Ave & 140ft S of W Minnehaha St.
• Extension of project completion date to September 1, 2022, for the A.P. Dickman House historic landmark repairs.
• Acceptance of plats and performance bonds for Berry Bay Subdivision (Village K and M), Laurel Lakes, and Mangrove Manor Phase 2.

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included a major modification to a planned development, two rezones, a historic preservation grant amendment, and acceptance of several plats with associated bonds. They also approved several minor modifications to planned developments, a development order amendment, and multiple rezones, while denying one minor modification. Additionally, they approved two directives to extend moratoriums on certain rezoning applications due to legal challenges.

• Approved consent agenda including Bullfrog MHC LLC major modification to PD (B.1)
• Approved rezones for Job Jean (B.2) and Jomarcell Nguyen (B.3)
• Approved historic preservation grant amendment for A.P. Dickman House (B.4)
• Approved plats for Berry Bay, Laurel Lakes, Mangrove Manor, Mangrove Point, Triple Creek, White Trout Lake, Summers Cay, Touchstone (B.5-B.13)
• Denied Juggerknot LLC minor modification to PD for RV/boat storage (E.1)
• Approved minor modifications to PD for Equitas, Quetzal, Erthel Hill, Big Bend Medical, Chapelle, Bricklemyer (E.2-E.7)
• Approved Crosstown Center DRI amendment (E.8)
• Approved rezones for Revestart, Tampa Bay Community Church, RU Project Management, Jacob Goldstein (F.1, F.3-F.5)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is conducting public hearings for several rezoning requests and major modifications to planned developments. The officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• RZ-PD 21-0222: Request to rezone 14.45 acres near Bloomingdale Ave. and Watson Rd. to Planned Development
• RZ-STD 21-1208: Request to rezone 2.31 acres at Gibsonton Dr and Alafia St. from RSB to CG
• RZ-STD 22-0025: Request to rezone 0.18 acres at 5832 Barry Ln from AI to M
• RZ-STD 22-0069: Request to rezone 0.43 acres at Camp St and 4th St from RSC-6 to CG-R
• RZ-STD 22-0077: Request to rezone 77.75 acres at S County Road 39 and Swilley Rd to ASC-1

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is conducting hearings for various land use petitions, including variances and special use permits. The body will hear testimony from applicants, county staff, and the public before filing recommendations or decisions.

• Special Use request for a Community Residential Home Type B at Pearson Rd and Bloomingdale Ave (SU-GEN 21-0915)
• Special Use request for a church with over 300 members at Lynn Rd/Williams Rd (SU-GEN 21-1333)
• Special Use request for 2-COP beer and wine sale at 10522 39 Hwy (SU-AB 21-1374)
• Special Use request for 2-COP-X beer and wine sale at S. County Road 39 and Gray Rd (SU-AB 22-0081)
• Sign variance request for 1616 Allison Woods Ln (VAR 21-0914)

The Land Use Hearing Officer heard 16 items on December 13, 2021. Five applications were approved, two were denied, one was withdrawn by the applicant, and eight were continued to future hearing dates. The hearing officer will file final recommendations or decisions for each application on January 6, 2022.

• Approved variance for wetland encroachment at 10713 Carroll Lake Dr. (VAR 21-0902)
• Denied variance for lot development standards at Lake Magdalene Blvd. & Floresta Dr. (VAR 21-1256)
• Denied variance for lot development standards at 14003 Middle Park Dr. (VAR 22-0066)
• Approved variance for wetland setback encroachment at 12808 Royal George Ave. (VAR-WS 22-0068)
• Approved special use for community residential home on Pearson Rd. (SU-GEN 21-0915)
• Approved special use for church with over 300 members at Lynn Rd. & Williams Rd. (SU-GEN 21-1333)
• Approved special use for beer/wine sales at 10522 39 Hwy. (SU-AB 21-1374)
• Approved special use for beer/wine sales at S. County Road 39 & Gray Rd. (SU-AB 22-0081)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is reviewing requests for rezonings and major modifications to planned developments. The hearing officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• MM 21-0417: Major Modification for Dune FL Land I Sub LLC and Southshore Bay Club LLC (46 acres)
• RZ-PD 21-0742: Rezone to Planned Development for IPS Enterprises, Inc. at SW Corner of Skewlee Rd & Hart Pond Dr (15.1 acres)
• RZ-STD 21-1348: Rezone to AR for John Forest Turbiville / Conservation & Environmental Lands Dept. (24.82 acres)
• RZ-PD 21-0969: Rezone to Planned Development for 2nd Wave Development, LLC (58.28 acres)
• MM 21-1090: Major Modification for Boos Development / Jose Martinez at NE corner of S US Hwy 301 & County Road 672 (14.98 acres)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is conducting public hearings to decide on various land use petitions. The body will consider requests for site development variances, sign variances, and a special use permit for alcohol sales.

• VAR 21-1054: Request to encroach into Wetland Conservation Area Setback at 11512 N. Armenia Ave
• VAR 21-1345: Sign variance request near Big Bend Rd and Ketchum Valley Dr intersection
• VAR 21-1312: Request to allow a flag lot in the Urban Service Area at 15120 Pennington Rd
• SU-AB 21-0606: Special Use 4-COP-X beer, wine, and liquor permit for 36.41 acres near Lagoon Shore Blvd and Jackel Chase Dr
• APP 21-1295: Appeal of administrative decision by Lennar Homes

The Land Use Hearing Officer heard 15 applications on Nov. 15, 2021, approving 8, denying 5, and continuing 3 to later dates. Approvals included a special use permit for beer, wine, and liquor sales at a 36.41-acre site, a sign variance, and several wetland setback and accessory structure variances. Denials included two wetland setback encroachments and three other variance requests. Three applications were continued to the Dec. 13, 2021 hearing.

• Approved special use for beer/wine/liquor sales at Dune FL Land 1 Sub LLC site (SU-AB 21-0606)
• Approved sign variance for Creative Sign Designs (VAR 21-1345)
• Approved wetland setback variance for Vivian & Eddie Suarez (VAR-WS 21-1230)
• Denied wetland setback variance for NRS LLC at 11512 N. Armenia Ave (VAR 21-1054)
• Denied wetland setback variance for William Alvarodiaz at 18107 Jorene Rd (VAR-WS 21-1223)
• Denied accessory structure variance for Darrell Haun at 13208 Oak St (VAR 21-1303)
• Denied fence variance for KBAK Corp at 1014 Telfair Rd (VAR 21-1305)
• Denied lot/fence variance for Sanora Tampa Bay LLC at 1719 Clement Rd (VAR 22-0031)

BOCC Land Use

The Board is reviewing several rezoning requests and modifications to planned developments. The meeting also includes the administrative acceptance of utility and roadway improvements for various local projects.

• Proposed rezoning to PD for KB Home Tampa LLC at Symmes Rd./Ventana Groves Blvd.
• Proposed rezoning to PD for William Sullivan, Potomac Land Company near Carr Rd & Raiden Ln
• Proposed rezoning from ASC-1 to CI-R for Five Star Roofing & Construction Inc on E Fowler Ave
• Acceptance of $914,160.94 performance bond and $265,729.22 warranty bond for South Creek Phase 2A 2B & 2C
• Boundary modification for Hidden Creek Community Development District

The Board of County Commissioners approved most land-use items, including rezones, modifications, and plats, and denied one rezoning request. Several items were continued to future meetings, and one application was withdrawn. The board also approved consent agenda items such as warranty bonds and a financial responsibility agreement with Mosaic Fertilizer.

• Approved RZ-PD 21-0318 (KB Home Tampa LLC) rezone to PD with conditions
• Approved RZ-PD 21-0746 (William Sullivan/Potomac Land Company) rezone to PD with conditions
• Denied RZ-STD 21-0870 (Five Star Roofing) rezone from ASC-1 to CI-R
• Approved RZ-STD 21-0951 (Chris Ares) rezone from AS-1, M to M
• Approved PRS 21-0699 (Landmynd Services) minor modification to PD
• Approved MM 21-0556 (Chestnut Hill Investments) major modification to PD
• Approved RZ-PD 21-0221 (Dublin 2483 LLC) rezone to PD
• Approved RZ-PD 21-0557 (AMQ International) rezone to PD

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several applications for land use variances, special use permits, and one administrative appeal. The body will hear testimony from applicants, county staff, and the public before filing recommendations or decisions.

• Special Use request for land excavation and fence variance at SW Corner of N Kingsway Rd and Harold Dangler Dr (Trademark Metals Recycling, LLC)
• Special Use request for Community Residential Home Type B at West side of Pearson Rd and 270 Ft South of Bloomingdale Ave (Regional Properties, Inc.)
• Special Use request for Community Residential Home Type C and lot variance at West side of N. Hubert Ave and 450 ft South of W. Humphrey St (David Mechanik)
• Variance requests to encroach into Wetland Conservation Area Setbacks at 11424 Donneymoor Dr and 1270 ft East of S. Falkenburg Rd
• Administrative decision appeal submitted by Lennar Homes

The Land Use Hearing Officer approved several variance requests, special uses, and a fee waiver, while continuing or withdrawing other applications. Approved items include wetland setback variances, lot development variances, accessory structure variances, a land excavation special use, and a community residential home special use. Several applications were continued to future hearings, and two were withdrawn by applicants.

• Approved fee waiver FW 21-0372 for Chris Kenrick
• Approved wetland setback variance VAR-WS 21-1116 for Hydrologic Distribution Company
• Approved wetland setback variance VAR-WS 21-1123 for David Wright/TSP Companies, Inc.
• Approved lot development variance VAR 21-1207 for Christy Burkhead/Alignment Construction
• Approved accessory structure variance VAR 21-1211 for Belvedere Builders
• Approved accessory dwelling/structure/lot variance VAR 21-1278 for Candice & Christopher Perez
• Approved special use for land excavation SU-LE 21-0375 for Trademark Metals Recycling, LLC
• Approved special use for community residential home SU-GEN 21-1001 for David Mechanik

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is conducting public hearings for various rezoning and major modification applications. The officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, who will make final decisions at a December 14, 2021 meeting.

• Rezone to PD for 4.86 acres at 11841 Balm Riverview Rd (RZ-PD 20-1266)
• Rezone to PD for 1 acre at 11216 McMullen Rd (RZ-PD 21-0110)
• Rezone to CI-R for 4.75 acres SE of E Martin Luther King Blvd & Orient Rd (RZ-STD 21-0985)
• Rezone to M for 0.97 acres N side of Ann Ballard Rd & 520’ W of Benjamin Rd (RZ-STD 21-1099)
• Major Modification to PD for 173.44 acres NW corner of Geraci Rd & Crystal Lake Rd (MM 21-0877)

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master heard 8 substantive rezoning and major modification cases, recommending 6 for approval and 2 for denial to the Board of County Commissioners. The remaining 22 agenda items were either continued to future hearings or withdrawn. Final decisions on the recommendations will be made by the BOCC at its December 14, 2021 Land Use Meeting.

• Recommended approval of RZ-STD 21-0985 (Carlos A. Fuentes) to rezone 4.75 acres to CI-R
• Recommended approval of RZ-STD 21-1085 (Jomarcell Nguyen) to rezone 0.14 acres to RSC-9
• Recommended approval of RZ-STD 21-1099 (RU Project Management Group) to rezone 0.97 acres to M
• Recommended denial of RZ-STD 21-1220 (Jacob Goldstein) to rezone 3.66 acres to CI-R
• Recommended approval of RZ-PD 21-0113 (WRH Valrico Station) to rezone 15.61 acres to Planned Development
• Recommended approval of MM 21-0313 (Bullfrog MHC) for major modification to Planned Development
• Recommended approval of MM 21-0865 (D. Marguerite Estate) for major modification to Planned Development
• Recommended approval of MM 21-0877 (Lennar Homes) for major modification to Planned Development

BOCC Land Use

The Board is reviewing land use requests, including rezoning applications and the acceptance of plats and improvement facilities. Several items have been continued to the November 9, 2021 meeting.

• Rezone request for 16.14 acres at SE Corner of E US Highway 92 & Anna Dr. (RZ-PD 21-0554)
• Rezone request for 5.5 acres at W Side of S Parsons Ave & Laws Ln Intersection (RZ-PD 21-0558)
• Plat acceptance for Berry Bay Villages E, G & L with a $253,966.00 Performance Bond
• Plat acceptance for Berry Bay Villages Ph I with a $482,400.00 Performance Bond
• Plat acceptance for Easthaven Townhomes aka Harney Road Townhomes with a $524,164.00 Performance Bond

The Board of County Commissioners approved several land use items, including minor modifications to planned developments, a rezoning, and a community development district boundary change. The board also continued numerous items to the November 9, 2021 meeting and remanded several rezoning requests back to the Zoning Hearing Master.

• Approved a minor modification to PD 18-0404 to increase building height to 64 feet and modify access points
• Approved a minor modification to PD 19-0549 to reduce townhome minimum lot width from 22 to 20 feet
• Approved the South Bay Community Development District boundary modification
• Approved a major modification to PD 92-0009 and PD 93-0196 at 7720 Van Dyke Rd
• Approved a major modification to PD 98-0503 at Gunn Hwy and N Mobley Rd
• Approved a major modification to PD 78-0249 at 8302 W Hillsborough Ave
• Approved a rezone to PD at N Dale Mabry Hwy and W Idlewild Ave
• Approved rezone from AR to ASC-1 at 2909 N Wilder Rd and 13201 Lewis Gallagher Rd

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on September 20, 2021, to consider applications for variances, special uses, and other land use requests. The agenda includes six continued cases, two sign variances, seven site development variances, and three special use requests. Decisions or recommendations will be filed by October 11, 2021.

• VAR 21-0838: Sign variance for 13618 N. Florida Ave.
• VAR 21-0803: Variance to lot development standards at 2201 Green Meadow Dr.
• SU-LE 21-0375: Special use for land excavation at SW corner of N Kingsway Rd and Harold Dangler Dr.
• SU-AB 21-1003: Special use for beer and wine package sales at NE corner of W. Hillsborough Ave and Standish Bend Dr.
• SU-AB 21-1124: Special use for beer and wine package sales at NW corner of Northdale Blvd and Premiere Dr.

The Land Use Hearing Officer approved eight variance requests, including sign, lot development, accessory structure, and fence variances, and denied one variance for accessory structure and lot development standards at 7812 N. Church Ave. Two special use requests for beer and wine package sales at restaurants were approved. Six applications were continued to later hearing dates, and no appeals were heard.

• Approved sign variance at 13618 N. Florida Ave. (VAR 21-0838)
• Approved sign variance at N. Himes Ave/W. Paris St. (VAR 21-1122)
• Approved lot development variance at 2201 Green Meadow Dr. (VAR 21-0803)
• Approved accessory structure variance at 4137 Saltwater Blvd (VAR 21-0935)
• Approved accessory structure, ADU, lot development, fence variance at 11648 Timber Ridge Dr. (VAR 21-0938)
• Denied accessory structure and lot development variance at 7812 N. Church Ave. (VAR 21-0958)
• Approved special use for beer/wine package sales at W. Hillsborough Ave/Standish Bend Dr. (SU-AB 21-1003)
• Approved special use for beer/wine package sales at Northdale Blvd/Premiere Dr. (SU-AB 21-1124)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master includes various land development requests including rezonings and major modifications. Many applications listed in the agenda are being continued to future hearing dates or withdrawn.

• RZ-PD 21-0318: KB Home Tampa, LLC rezoning request for 50.31 acres near Symmes Rd / Ventana Groves Blvd
• RZ-STD 21-0870: Rezone request for 1.96 acres at N side of E Fowler Ave & 430’ E of Walker Rd
• RZ-STD 21-0951: Rezone request for 0.68 acres at E side of N Falkenburg Rd & 450’ S of E Broadway Ave
• RZ-STD 21-0986: Rezone request for 9.73 acres at E side of S County Rd 39 & 920’ S of Lithia Pinecrest Rd
• RZ-PD 21-0220: Rhodine Development, LLC rezoning request for 226 acres near Rhodine Rd. / Greenland Dr.

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master heard 40 land-use applications on September 13, 2021, recommending approval for 11, denial for 2, and continuing or withdrawing the rest. The hearing officer's recommendations will be filed on October 4, 2021, and final decisions on rezoning and major modification cases will be made by the Board of County Commissioners on November 9, 2021. No final decisions were made at this hearing.

• Recommended approval for KB Home Tampa's rezoning to Planned Development (RZ-PD 21-0318).
• Recommended denial for Five Star Roofing's rezoning to CI-R (RZ-STD 21-0870).
• Recommended approval for Chris Ares's rezoning to M (RZ-STD 21-0951).
• Recommended approval for Calvin Lyons Lloyd's rezoning to ASC-1 (RZ-STD 21-0986).
• Recommended approval for Kristan Pate Tricarico's rezoning to ASC-1 (RZ-STD 21-1050).
• Recommended approval for Alvaro A. Rodriguez's rezoning to RDC-12 (RZ-STD 21-1091).
• Recommended approval for Cheryl Currie Kilcoyne's rezoning to Planned Development (RZ-PD 21-0749).
• Recommended denial for Todd Pressman's Major Modification to a Planned Development (MM 21-0169).

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use items, including multiple requests to continue hearings to future meetings. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for various development plats, bonds, and infrastructure maintenance acceptances.

• Continuation of RZ-PD 18-0996 Streetfront Commercial Properties LLC to October 12, 2021
• Rezone request for Maggie Rogers at 1308 N 41 Hwy
• Rezone request for Frederick & Barbara Patrick at SE Corner of E US Highway 92 & Anna Dr.
• Acceptance of Antigua Cove Phase 3A performance bond of $914,008.13 and warranty bond of $42,769.65
• Acceptance of Copeland Creek Performance Bond of $1,715,768.63 and Warranty Bond of $111,307.22

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included a rezone for Catholic Charities, several plat acceptances with performance and warranty bonds, and a right-of-way vacation. Most individual land use items were continued to the October 12, 2021 meeting, including a rezone for Frederick & Barbara Patrick that staff recommended denying. The Board approved minor modifications for a school site and two community development district petitions, and remanded one rezone back to the Zoning Hearing Master.

• Approved the consent agenda, including a rezone for Catholic Charities (RZ-PD 21-0551) and multiple plat acceptances with bonds.
• Approved vacation of a right-of-way (V21-0007) in Riverview, with a utility easement reserved for Tampa Electric.
• Approved minor modification to PD (PRS 21-1041) for a Hillsborough County school site, adding shared park and recreation facilities.
• Approved establishment of the Mangrove Point and Mangrove Manor Community Development District (CDD 21-0480).
• Approved expansion of the Touchstone Community Development District (CDD 21-0952).
• Continued most land use items to the October 12, 2021 meeting, including a rezone (RZ-PD 21-0554) that staff recommended denying.
• Remanded a rezone (RZ-PD 20-1266) for Revestart LLC back to the Zoning Hearing Master.
• Withdrew one item (PRS 21-0362) at the applicant's request.

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several applications for zoning variances and special use permits. The body will hear requests regarding wetland setbacks, sign regulations, and liquor sales. Several other cases have been withdrawn or continued to September 20, 2021.

• Special Use request for 4-COP-X beer, wine, and liquor sales at 1550 ft Southwest of Lagoon Shore Blvd and Jackel Chase Dr. (SU-AB 21-0606)
• Wetland setback variance request for 7905 Colley Rd (VAR 21-0940)
• Wetland setback reduction request from 30 feet to 20 feet at 1130 Rhodine Rd. (VAR 21-1032)
• Sign variance requests for 1616 Allison Woods Ln. and 101 E. Fletcher Ave.
• Special Use request for a Professional Residential Facility at 1313 Brandonwood Dr. (SU-GEN 21-0897)

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer heard 20+ applications on August 23, 2021, deciding on variances, special uses, and continuances. Several variance requests were approved or denied, and one special use for a professional residential facility was approved. Many other applications were continued to future hearings or withdrawn by applicants.

• Approved wetland setback reduction for Rhodine Lake, LLC (VAR 21-1032)
• Denied wetland setback encroachment for Furman Construction (VAR 21-0940)
• Approved sign variance for Ed Morse Mitsubishi Motors (VAR 21-0991)
• Denied accessory structure variance for Wesley Harrell (VAR 21-0853)
• Approved accessory dwelling variance for Austin Coats (VAR 21-0893)
• Denied access variance for Ann Hurley (VAR 21-0928)
• Denied fence variances for Matthew O. Oleson and Donald F. Oleson (VAR 21-0998, VAR 21-0999)
• Approved Main Street and guardhouse variance for Bradley Herremans (VAR 21-1014)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is conducting public hearings for several rezoning requests and major modifications to planned developments. The officer will provide recommendations for these applications to the Board of County Commissioners.

• RZ-STD 21-0942: Rezone 6.45 acres at NW corner of N Wilder Rd & Dan Kendrick Rd to ASC-1
• RZ-STD 21-0970: Rezone 4.85 acres at S side of Lewis Gallagher Rd & 470’ E of Ohara Pl to ASC-1
• RZ-PD 21-0222: Rezone 14.45 acres near Bloomingdale Ave. / Watson Rd. to Planned Development
• MM 21-0417: Major Modification to Planned Development for 56.87 acres southeast of Lagoon Shore and Jackel Chase Dr
• RZ-PD 21-0420: Rezone 27.08 acres north of Bloomingdale Ave and Old Twig Ln. to Planned Development

The Zoning Hearing Master heard 27 rezoning and major modification applications, recommending approval for 11 of them to the Board of County Commissioners. The remaining applications were either withdrawn, continued to future hearings, or, in one case, continued with a recommendation for approval. No applications were denied.

• Recommended approval of RZ-STD 21-0942 (Taylor) to rezone 6.45 acres to ASC-1
• Recommended approval of RZ-STD 21-0970 (Clark) to rezone 4.85 acres to ASC-1
• Recommended approval of RZ-PD 20-1253 (RKM Development) to rezone 2.6 acres to Planned Development
• Recommended approval of MM 21-0116 (7720 Van Dyke Holdings) for major modification to PD
• Recommended approval of RZ-PD 21-0222 (RRGG LLC) to rezone 14.45 acres to Planned Development
• Recommended approval of MM 21-0227 (Bricklemyer) for major modification to PD
• Recommended approval of MM 21-0417 (Dune FL Land I Sub) for major modification to PD
• Recommended approval of RZ-PD 21-0558 (AMQ International) to rezone 5.5 acres to Planned Development

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on several planned development (PD) modifications and rezoning requests. The session includes public hearings for land use changes and the acceptance of infrastructure bonds for new developments.

• Acceptance of a $2,331,182.38 performance bond and $37,893.65 warranty bond for La Paloma Preserve
• Rezone request for 50.31 acres at Symmes Rd./Ventana Groves Blvd. to PD (RZ-PD 21-0318)
• Rezone request for 58.54 acres at 13515 Lake Magdalene Blvd. to PD (RZ-PD 21-0314)
• Rezone request for 3.58 acres at 5508 W Linebaugh Ave. to M (RZ-STD 21-0576)
• Minor modification to remove pitched roof requirements for commercial buildings at S US Highway 301 & Stelling Dr. (PRS 21-0360)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several land use applications, including rezones, planned development modifications, and plats, and continued several items to future meetings. Notable approvals include a rezone for David Weekley Homes at 13515 Lake Magdalene Blvd. despite staff denial recommendation, and a rezone for Blue Sky Communities at 4450 County Rd 579. One rezone request (RZ-STD 21-0700) was denied.

• Approved rezone to PD for David Weekley Homes at 13515 Lake Magdalene Blvd. (F.2)
• Approved rezone to PD for Blue Sky Communities at 4450 County Rd 579 (F.1)
• Approved rezone to PD for Triangle Resolutions at 6013 Brandon Cir. (F.3)
• Approved rezone to PD for Circle K Stores at SE corner of Ehrlich Rd & Turner Rd (G.1.A)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Circle K Stores at 5330 Ehrlich Rd (G.1.B)
• Denied rezone from PD to AS-1 for Jorge Salmeron & Alicia Salmeron at 5615 W O Griffin Rd (F.5)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple modifications and plats (B.1-B.9)
• Continued several items to September 8, 2021 meeting (A.1-A.7)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is conducting public hearings for several rezoning and major modification requests. The officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, who will make final decisions at the September 8, 2021, Land Use Meeting.

• RZ-PD 20-1266: Request to rezone 4.86 acres at 11841 Balm Riverview Rd to Planned Development
• MM 21-0417: Major Modification to a Planned Development for 56.87 acres southeast of Lagoon Shore and Jackel Chase Dr
• RZ-PD 21-0422: Request to rezone 159.68 acres north of E Keysville Rd and Lupton Ln to Planned Development
• RZ-PD 21-0551: Request to rezone 2.38 acres at SW corner of N US Hwy 41 / 15th Ave NW to Planned Development
• RZ-PD 21-0554: Request to rezone 16.14 acres at SE corner of E US Hwy 92 / Anna Dr to Planned Development

The Zoning Hearing Master heard rezoning and major modification cases, making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Three applications were recommended for approval, two for denial, and one was remanded with a denial recommendation. The majority of the agenda items were continued to future hearings or withdrawn.

• Recommended approval for RZ-PD 21-0422 (159.68 acres, Clint Cuffle)
• Recommended approval for RZ-PD 21-0551 (Catholic Charities, Diocese of St Petersburg)
• Recommended approval for MM 21-0562 (Steger Site Preparation, Inc.)
• Recommended denial for RZ-PD 20-1266 (REVESTART LLC, remanded)
• Recommended denial for RZ-PD 21-0554 (Frederick & Barbara Patrick)
• Continued 30 applications to future ZHM hearings
• Withdrew 3 applications (RZ-PD 20-1198, RZ-PD 20-1377, RZ-STD 21-0820)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on July 26, 2021, to consider 10 variance requests and 3 special use applications for alcohol sales. Ten other applications were continued to the August 23 hearing. The officer will file decisions or recommendations by August 16, 2021.

• VAR 21-0338: Keith Bolton, variance to lot size and accessory structure requirements, 0.92 acres near Brinwood Dr. and Charlton Ct.
• VAR 21-0573: Brandon RE Holdings, variance to buffer/screening and site development standards, 520 E. Brandon Blvd.
• SU-AB 21-0711: Northdale Tampa, Inc., special use for beer/wine/liquor sale and consumption with separation waiver, Northdale Blvd and Premiere Dr.
• SU-AB 21-0912: Kennys Liquors, special use for beer/wine/liquor package sales with separation waiver, 5622 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
• VAR 21-0905: TM Crowley & Associates, variances to mixed-use TND code, accessory structures, kennel, fences and walls, 13.89 acres near Bloomingdale Ave.

The Land Use Hearing Officer approved 8 of 11 variance requests and all 3 special use applications for alcohol sales, while denying 3 variances. Ten applications were continued or withdrawn, and no appeals of administrative decisions were heard.

• Approved variance for lot size, development standards, accessory structures at Brinwood Dr./Charlton Ct. (VAR 21-0338)
• Denied variance for buffer/screening and site development at 520 E. Brandon Blvd (VAR 21-0573)
• Denied variance for buffering/screening at 16210 N. Florida Ave (VAR 21-0607)
• Approved variance for lot development standards at 10717 Ashford Oaks Dr. (VAR 21-0652)
• Approved variance for accessory structure requirements at 8314 Flowerfield Dr. (VAR 21-0713)
• Approved variance for lot development and natural resource regulations at 6336 Flamingo Dr. (VAR 21-0714)
• Denied variance for lot development standards at 1601 Seffner Valrico Rd. (VAR 21-0802)
• Approved variance for lot development standards at 9605 Kingsburgh Ct. (VAR 21-0900)

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use requests, including rezoning and modifications to planned developments. The meeting also includes the acceptance of plats and performance bonds for multiple residential and commercial projects.

• Rezone request for New Hope Farms Florida, LLC at 8583 Richmond St from AR to PD
• Major modification to PD for Lang Media at 11510 East Bay Rd
• Belmont Townhomes Parcel F plat acceptance with a $2,871,996.09 performance bond
• Hammock Crest (Girl Scout Camp) plat acceptance with a $2,506,071.88 performance bond
• Mangrove Manor Phase 1 plat acceptance with a $576,350.00 performance bond

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda with multiple plats, bonds, and a rezoning, and also approved several land-use items on the regular agenda. The board denied two minor modifications to planned developments, continued several items to future meetings, and remanded one rezoning application back to the Zoning Hearing Master. A resolution formalizing a prior denial of a large rezoning application was also adopted.

• Approved consent agenda including plats, bonds, and rezoning (B.1-B.14)
• Approved minor modification to PD for affordable housing option (E.1)
• Denied minor modification to PD for Patterson Place LLC (E.2)
• Denied minor modification to PD for Rhodine Development LLC (E.3)
• Approved minor modification to PD for car wash at Ehrlich Rd (E.4)
• Approved minor modification to PD reducing units from 38 to 32 (E.5)
• Approved establishment of Simmons Village North CDD (E.7)
• Approved expansion of Rhodine Road North CDD (E.8)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is hearing requests for site and sign variances, as well as special use permits for alcohol sales. The body will also consider a remand regarding a septic tank variance.

• VAR 20-0951: Variance for a third lot on septic tank at 7205 Potts Rd.
• VAR 21-0605, 21-0725, 21-0829: Variances to encroach into wetland setbacks.
• VAR 21-0688: Variance to eliminate required sidewalk at 603 Centerbrook Dr.
• SU-AB 21-0306, 21-0331, 21-0595, 21-0730: Special Use permits for beer, wine, and liquor sales.
• VAR 21-0729: Sign variance at S. Falkenburg Rd and Causeway Blvd.

The Land Use Hearing Officer approved 13 variance requests, including wetland setbacks, lot development standards, a sign variance, and a sidewalk elimination, and approved 4 special use requests for alcohol sales. One variance request for a third lot on septic tank was denied. Several applications were withdrawn or continued to later hearings.

• Approved VAR 21-0605 (Albaugh) to encroach into wetland setback at 11920 Sugarberry Dr.
• Approved VAR 21-0725 (Yisrael) to encroach into wetland setback at 14807 Del Valle Rd.
• Approved VAR 21-0829 (Aref) to encroach into wetland setback at 9911 Surya Kiran Pl.
• Approved VAR 21-0729 (Helal) sign variance on S. Falkenburg Rd.
• Approved VAR 21-0305 (Huertas) variance to lot development standards at 1109 E. 140th Ave.
• Approved VAR 21-0403 (Carreno) variance to lot development standards at 2205 Shermont Pl.
• Approved VAR 21-0498 (Mazur) variance to lot development standards at 6902 Cypress Park Dr.
• Approved VAR 21-0549 (Childs) variance to lot development standards on Cosme Rd.

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is conducting public hearings for various rezoning requests and major modifications to planned developments. The officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, who will make final decisions at the August 10, 2021 meeting.

• RZ-PD 21-0318: KB Home Tampa LLC request to rezone 50.31 acres near Symmes Rd / Ventana Groves Blvd to Planned Development
• RZ-PD 21-0507: Circle K Stores, Inc. request to rezone 12.32 acres at Ehrlich Rd. and Turner Rd. to Planned Development
• RZ-STD 21-0576: Tri-County Hauling & Demolition, LLC request to rezone 3.58 acres at W Linebaugh Ave. and Williams Rd. to M
• RZ-PD 20-1255: Remand for New Hope Farms Florida, LLC to rezone 9.7 acres near Country Haven Dr / Fouress Ln to Planned Development
• MM 21-0169: Todd Pressman request for major modification to a planned development at 5326 Williams Rd.

The Zoning Hearing Master heard 30+ rezoning and major modification applications on June 14, 2021. The hearing officer recommended approval for 12 applications, recommended denial for 1, and continued the rest to future hearings. All recommendations go to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• Recommended approval for RZ-PD 20-1255 (New Hope Farms Florida, LLC) to rezone 9.7 acres to Planned Development.
• Recommended approval for RZ-STD 21-0576 (Tri-County Hauling & Demolition, LLC) to rezone 3.58 acres to M.
• Recommended approval for RZ-STD 21-0700 (Jorge & Alicia Salmeron) to rezone 9.21 acres to AS-1.
• Recommended approval for MM 21-0036 (Juvier Enterprises, LLC), MM 21-0038 (DDKR, LLC), MM 21-0559 (Bricklemyer Law Group), and MM 21-0561 (Berry Red Farms, LLC).
• Recommended approval for RZ-PD 21-0297 (Blue Sky Communities, LLC), RZ-PD 21-0318 (KB Home Tampa LLC), RZ-PD 21-0482 (Mark Bentley), RZ-PD 21-0507 (Circle K Stores, Inc.).
• Recommended denial for RZ-PD 21-0494 (Triangle Resolutions) to rezone 2.11 acres to Planned Development.
• Continued 18 applications to future ZHM hearings, including RZ-PD 18-0798, MM 19-0521, and RZ-PD 20-1266.
• Opened and continued MM 21-0481 (TSSS Real Estate, LLC) to the BOCC Land Use meeting.

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing requests for zoning changes and major modifications to planned developments. The body is also deciding on the acceptance of plats and infrastructure maintenance agreements for several residential and commercial projects.

• Major Modification to PD for 8185 E Sligh Ave (4.17 acres)
• Rezone to RSC-4 for NW Corner of Brucken Rd & Hamlin Ridge Ave (4.85 acres)
• Acceptance of $51,210.00 warranty check for Henerdson Road & Linebaugh Avenue improvements
• Acceptance of $1,073,431.69 performance bond for Belmond Reserve Phase 2
• Acceptance of $15,109.10 warranty bond for AutoZone Sun City #6396 off-site water main

The Board of County Commissioners denied a rezoning request from Council Growers, Inc. for 324.4 acres near S County Road 579 and Saffold Road, despite staff and planning commission opposition. The board also approved several other land use items, including a rezoning for John E. Grygiel, a major modification for Eisenhower Property Group, and a rezoning for SISU Lutz, LLC. Multiple items were continued to future meetings.

• Denied rezoning to PD for Council Growers, Inc. (5-2)
• Approved rezoning to CG for John E. Grygiel (6-1)
• Approved rezoning to PD for SISU Lutz, LLC (6-1)
• Approved major modification to PD for Eisenhower Property Group (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to CG (R) for Thomas & Emily Mang (unanimous)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Willaford Groves LLC (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of Hawkstone Community Development District (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple plats and off-site improvements (unanimous)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing various land use applications, including requests for site and sign variances and special use permits for alcohol sales. Several cases have been continued to future dates in June and July 2021.

• Special Use requests for beer, wine, and liquor sales at 10715 301 Hwy. S., 10020 Cross Creek Blvd, 2810 E. Bearss Ave, and 16314 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
• Wetland setback variance requests for properties at W Idlewild Ave/N Dale Mabry Hwy and 15203 Leith Walk Ln.
• Sign variance requests for 3002 E. College Ave and 6212 N. 47th St.
• Variances for subdivision, accessory dwelling, and lot development standards at 310 E. Trapnell Rd, 7518 Blossom Ave, and 10702 Drummond Rd.
• Continuance of 12 applications to June 21 and July 26, 2021.

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer heard 13 applications on May 24, 2021, approving 8 and denying 3, with 12 continuances to future hearings. Approved items included wetland setback variances, sign variances, accessory structure and easement variances, and four special use permits for alcohol sales. Denied items were a wetland conservation setback variance, an accessory dwelling variance, and a lot development standards variance.

• Approved wetland setback variance for Cheryl C. Kilcoyne Double E Land Company (VAR 21-0247)
• Denied wetland conservation setback variance for Greg Baron (VAR 21-0455)
• Approved sign variance for Saglo Development Corp (VAR 21-0410)
• Approved sign variance for Covenant Catalytic Church (VAR 21-0500)
• Denied accessory dwelling variance for Denisley Sanchez/Viza Law (VAR 21-0400)
• Denied lot development variance for Matthew, Jessica & Thomas Nartker (VAR 21-0531)
• Approved accessory structure variance for Daniel J. Zimmerman (VAR 21-0566)
• Approved easement access variance for April Lott (VAR 21-0586)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is conducting hearings for various rezoning and major modification applications. The officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• RZ-PD 21-0318: Request to rezone 50.31 acres near Symmes Rd and Ventana Groves Blvd to Planned Development
• RZ-STD 21-0371: Request to rezone 2.48 acres at 1223 E 92 HWY to CG-R
• RZ-STD 21-0577: Request to rezone 0.95 acres at Ohio Ave and Southern Palms Ct to RSC-6, MH
• RZ-PD 21-0110: Request to rezone 1 acre at 11216 McMullen Rd to Planned Development
• MM 21-0344: Major Modification request for 3.66 acres at 11510 East Bay Rd

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master heard 8 rezoning and major modification cases, recommending 5 for approval and 3 for denial to the Board of County Commissioners. The remaining 27 agenda items were either continued to future hearings or withdrawn. Final decisions on the recommended cases will be made by the BOCC at its July 20, 2021 Land Use Meeting.

• Recommended approval for MHP Tampa Cliffs LLC rezoning to RSC-6, MH (RZ-STD 21-0577)
• Recommended denial for Moyer trustees rezoning to CG-R (RZ-STD 21-0371)
• Recommended denial for Ghassan S. Mousa rezoning to Planned Development (RZ-PD 21-0110)
• Recommended approval for BG Ventures LLC rezoning to Planned Development (RZ-PD 21-0123)
• Recommended approval for Bricklemyer Law Group major modification (MM 21-0312)
• Recommended denial for Gary Miller/David Weekley Homes rezoning to Planned Development (RZ-PD 21-0314)
• Recommended approval for Eisenhower Property Group rezoning to Planned Development (RZ-PD 21-0315)
• Recommended approval for Bricklemyer Law Group rezoning to Planned Development (RZ-PD 21-0319)

BOCC Land Use

The Board is deciding on several rezoning applications and plat recordings. The meeting also includes a series of item continuances, withdrawals, and remands for various land use applications.

• Rezone request for 38 acres at Bryan Rd. / Williams Rd. to PD (RZ-PD 20-0382)
• Rezone request for 16.48 acres at Bell Shoals Rd. / Knowles Rd. to PD (RZ-PD 20-1264)
• Rezone request for 14.98 acres at US Hwy 301 and Balm Road to PD (RZ-PD 20-1270)
• Acceptance of Performance Bond ($2,088,777.00) and Warranty Bond ($70,122.00) for Hawks Glen fka Eljay Lane Subdivision
• Acceptance of Performance Bond ($336,015.00) and Warranty Bond ($26,881.00) for Hawks Glen fka Eljay Lane Subdivision Off-Site

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda with 10 rezoning requests, accepted plats and bonds for 12 subdivisions, and approved two historic preservation tax exemptions. They also approved two right-of-way vacations, a minor modification to a planned development, and a rural rezoning. Several items were continued to the June 8 meeting, and one was remanded.

• Approved 10 rezoning requests on consent agenda (B.1–B.10)
• Accepted plats and bonds for 12 subdivisions (B.11–B.21)
• Approved historic preservation tax exemptions for 1302 E. 7th Ave and 3108 N. Jefferson St (B.22, B.23)
• Approved vacation of Winding Creek Platted Subdivision (C.1)
• Approved vacation of drainage easement in Valencia Del Sol (C.2)
• Approved minor modification to PD for TSP Companies (E.1)
• Approved rezoning to ASC-1 for Sizemore Properties (F.1)
• Approved rezoning to PD for GLH Enterprises (G.2)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing multiple applications for site development variances, sign variances, and special use permits. The body will decide on requests regarding wetland setbacks, accessory dwellings, and liquor sales.

• VAR 21-0275: Variance to encroach into 30’ wetland conservation area setback at Hoedt Rd/Kings Pkwy
• VAR 21-0467: Sign variance for Kiran and Palavi Family Foundation near Raulerson Ranch Rd and Navajo Ave
• VAR 21-0258: Variance for accessory dwelling at 7518 Saint Vincent St
• SU-GEN 21-0003: Special Use for a school and lot size variance at Orient Rd/Deleuil Ave
• SU-AB 21-0331: Special Use 4-COP Beer, wine, and liquor sales at 1112 Apollo Beach Blvd

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer approved 15 of 16 applications heard on April 26, 2021, including variances for wetland setbacks, accessory dwellings, and lot standards, as well as special uses for a school and restaurants with alcohol sales. One application was continued to a later hearing. No applications were denied.

• Approved wetland setback variance for Stephen J. Dibbs (VAR 21-0275)
• Approved wetland setback variance for Dan Karcher Construction (VAR 21-0459)
• Approved wetland setback variance for Rhodine Lake, LLC (VAR 21-0471)
• Approved sign variance for Kiran and Palavi Family Foundation (VAR 21-0467)
• Approved accessory dwelling variance for Mario A. Parra (VAR 21-0258)
• Approved special use for school for Danice M. Donaldson & Alan Jones (SU-GEN 21-0003)
• Approved special use for restaurant alcohol sales for El Rincon Dominicano Inc. (SU-AB 21-0401)
• Continued special use for restaurant alcohol sales for Finn's AB, LLC to June 21, 2021 (SU-AB 21-0331)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is reviewing requests for rezonings and major modifications to planned developments. The hearing officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for these applications.

• RZ-STD 21-0242: Request to rezone 0.91 acres north of W. Waters Ave. / Pat Blvd. to CG-R
• RZ-STD 21-0429: Request to rezone 4.85 acres at Brucken Rd. & Hamlin Ridge Ave. to RSC-4
• RZ-PD 19-1458: Request to rezone 324.4 acres near S County Road 579 / Saffold Rd to Planned Development
• RZ-PD 20-1256: Request to rezone 9.83 acres south of E. County Line Rd. / Windsor Way to Planned Development
• MM 21-0024: Request for a major modification to a planned development at 8185 E. Sligh Ave

The Zoning Hearing Master heard 4 substantive applications and made recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Three were recommended for approval: a rezoning to CG-R for Thomas & Emily Mang, a rezoning to RSC-4 for William L. Brown III, and a planned development rezoning for Sisu Lutz, LLC. One planned development rezoning for Council Growers, Inc. was recommended for denial. All other agenda items were continued or withdrawn, with no final decisions made by the board at this hearing.

• Recommended approval of RZ-STD 21-0242 (Thomas & Emily Mang) to rezone 0.91 acres to CG-R
• Recommended approval of RZ-STD 21-0429 (William L. Brown III) to rezone 4.85 acres to RSC-4
• Recommended approval of RZ-PD 20-1256 (Sisu Lutz, LLC) to rezone 9.83 acres to Planned Development
• Recommended denial of RZ-PD 19-1458 (Council Growers, Inc.) to rezone 324.4 acres to Planned Development
• Recommended approval of MM 21-0024 (Joseph Strada) for major modification to a Planned Development
• Continued 20 applications to future ZHM hearings (May 17 or June 14, 2021)
• Withdrew 6 applications from the ZHM process

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use applications, including rezonings and major modifications. The agenda also includes the approval of various performance bonds for subdivision improvements and historic preservation grant agreements.

• Historic Preservation Grant: $1,952.00 for roof replacement at 9703 Gunn Highway
• Historic Preservation Grant: $12,500.00 for repairs to A.P. Dickman House at 120 Dickman Drive S.W.
• Performance Bond: $308,117.50 for Christopher Estates Subdivision
• Performance Bond: $1,909,325.56 for Citron Grove aka BeMac Townhomes On-Site
• Performance Bond: $3,787,035.44 for Cypress Mill Phase 3

The Hillsborough County BOCC Land Use meeting on April 13, 2021, approved a consent agenda with numerous land use items, including rezones, major modifications to planned developments, and plat acceptances. Several items were continued to the May 11, 2021 meeting, and a few rezoning requests were denied. The board also approved a motion to direct staff to engage stakeholders on a Transfer of Development Rights pilot project.

• Approved consent agenda with 22 items including rezones, modifications, plats, and historic preservation grants
• Approved major modification to PD for TSP Companies (MM 20-0898)
• Approved rezone to PD for Meritage Homes (RZ-PD 20-0985)
• Approved rezone to PD for Balm Grove LLC (RZ-PD 20-1248)
• Approved rezone to RSC-9 for Hichem Melliti (RZ-STD 21-0047)
• Approved rezone to PD for Potomac Land Company (RZ-PD 21-0108)
• Approved rezone to RSC-3 for Rest Haven Memorial Park (RZ-STD 21-0130)
• Approved historic preservation grants for Mt. Pleasant AME Church ($1,952) and A.P. Dickman House ($12,500)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several applications for zoning variances and special use permits. Decisions or recommendations for these cases will be filed by April 12, 2021.

• VAR 21-0181: Sign variance request for Complete Signs LLC at Ramble Creek Dr. and Symmes Rd.
• VAR 21-0149: Distance separation variance for a community residential home at 7705 W. Henry Ave.
• SU-LE 21-0144: Special use request for land excavation at 16410 Balm Wimauma Rd.
• SU-AB 21-0092: Special use request for 2-COP-R beer and wine sales at 1028 Bloomingdale Ave.
• SU-AB 21-0322: Special use request for 4-COP-RX beer, wine, and liquor at 13023A S. US Highway 301.

The Land Use Hearing Officer approved 12 of 13 applications heard, including sign, fence, lot development, and accessory dwelling variances, as well as special uses for alcohol sales and land excavation. One application was withdrawn by the applicant, and several others were continued to future hearings. No applications were denied.

• Approved sign variance for Complete Signs LLC (VAR 21-0181)
• Approved community residential home distance separation variance for Olga Zarza (VAR 21-0149)
• Approved fence variance for Cheryne Hyatt (VAR 21-0226)
• Approved lot development standards variance for Syed Laeq Ali (VAR 21-0246)
• Approved Hillsborough Avenue Overlay District variance for Jason Pociask (VAR 21-0248)
• Approved accessory dwelling variance for Mario A. Parra (VAR 21-0258) - continued to 4/26/2021
• Approved special use for beer/wine sales at Gasparilla Pizzeria (SU-AB 21-0092)
• Approved special use for land excavation at Razorback Ranch (SU-LE 21-0144)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will hear various rezoning and major modification applications. The agenda includes several withdrawals and continuances of previous requests.

• Rezoning request for 110’ Southeast of E. Martin Luther King Blvd. / Thomas St.
• Rezoning request for 3538 Lindsey St.
• Rezoning request for 70’ North of W. Waters Ave. / Pat Blvd.
• Rezoning request for 2880 N. Valrico Rd.
• Rezoning request for 2112 S. US Highway 41 Ste A

The Zoning Hearing Master heard rezoning and major modification cases, making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Ten rezoning requests were recommended for approval, two were recommended for denial, and one was opened and continued. Twenty applications were continued or withdrawn without a decision. The hearing officer's recommendations will be filed on April 5, 2021, and final decisions will be made by the BOCC on May 11, 2021.

• Recommended for Approval: RZ-STD 21-0129 (Cherie Howington) to rezone to RSC-6 MH
• Recommended for Approval: RZ-STD 21-0267 (Lonny & Carol Fox) to rezone to AS-1
• Recommended for Approval: RZ-STD 21-0302 (Josephine Morgana Pittman) to rezone to CG
• Recommended for Approval: RZ-STD 21-0303 (Sizemore Properties, LLC) to rezone to ASC-1
• Recommended for Approval: RZ-STD 21-0304 (Simmons Loop OMV, LLC) to rezone to BPO-R
• Recommended for Approval: RZ-PD 20-0382 (Juniper Development LLC) to rezone to Planned Development
• Recommended for Approval: RZ-PD 20-1252 (Lily's Pad, LLC) to rezone to Planned Development
• Recommended for Approval: RZ-PD 20-1255 (New Hope Farms Florida, LLC) to rezone to Planned Development

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on several subdivision plat recordings and infrastructure maintenance agreements. The body will also consider minor modifications to planned developments in Riverview and Balm Wimauma. Multiple land use items have been continued to the April 13 meeting.

• Acceptance of plat for recording for Avila Unit 11 F and Unit 11 K
• Performance Bond of $626,453.40 and Warranty Bond of $22,548.74 for Hawks Fern Phase 3
• Performance Bond of $102,187.50 and Warranty Bond of $24,327.90 for Tarramor Subdivision Phase 2
• Historic preservation property tax exemption for 602 E. Frances Avenue
• Minor modification to PD for 10421 Fern Hill Dr. to add building footprint

The Board of County Commissioners approved multiple minor modifications to Planned Developments (PDs), including changes to building footprints, access points, and building sizes. The Board also approved the establishment of the Balm Grove Community Development District and directed staff to draft a code amendment for special use permits for land excavation. Eleven items were continued to the April 13, 2021 meeting, and the consent agenda was approved.

• Approved a minor modification to the PD at 10421 Fern Hill Dr. to add a building footprint (PRS 20-1306).
• Approved with conditions a minor modification to the PD at 15110 Balm Wimauma Rd. to modify access points and buffers (PRS 20-1310).
• Continued a minor modification to the PD at 15063 Balm Rd. to the April 13 meeting (PRS 20-1315).
• Approved a minor modification to the PD at 8014 Hanley Rd. to increase building square footage by 400 sq. ft. (PRS 21-0048).
• Approved a minor modification to the PD at 119 Oakfield Dr. to increase gross floor area and reduce a setback (PRS 21-0064).
• Approved a minor modification to the PD near 10th St SW/10th Ave SW to allow an alternative landscaping screening plan (PRS 21-0160).
• Approved a minor modification to the PD at 7021 Big Bend Rd. to add townhomes to Tract 5 (PRS 21-0229).
• Approved the establishment of the Balm Grove Community Development District (CDD 21-0052).

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several requests for land use changes, including variances and special uses. Several applications were withdrawn or continued to future meeting dates.

• Variance request for wetland conservation area setback at 18107 Jorene Rd.
• Variance request for State Road 60 overlay district regulations at 702 E. Brandon Blvd.
• Variance request for septic tank connections at 2908 Bell Shoals Rd
• Variance request for accessory dwelling requirements at 14907 Philmore Rd.
• Special use request for a wireless communication facility at 5513 S. 78th St.

The Land Use Hearing Officer heard 10 variance requests, approving 4 (VAR 21-0040, VAR 21-0187, VAR 21-0201, VAR 21-0202) and denying 6 (VAR 20-0496, VAR 21-0185, VAR 21-0202, VAR 21-0238, VAR 21-0249, VAR 21-0201). Two special use requests were approved: a wireless communication facility (SU-GEN 20-0219) and a beer/wine/liquor package sales with separation waiver (SU-AB 21-0174). Two variance requests were withdrawn, and 11 items were continued to future hearings.

• Approved VAR 21-0040 for Apostolic Bible Church of Brandon Inc. (septic tank variance)
• Approved VAR 21-0187 for Frederick H & Crystal Doubleday (lot development standards)
• Approved SU-GEN 20-0219 for APC Towers III, LLC (wireless communication facility)
• Approved SU-AB 21-0174 for Cigars OTB Inc. (beer/wine/liquor package sales)
• Denied VAR 21-0201 for William Alvarodiaz (wetland setback encroachment)
• Denied VAR 20-0496 for Abbye Feeley (Brandon Blvd overlay variances)
• Denied VAR 21-0185 for Emanuel Baez (accessory dwelling variance)
• Denied VAR 21-0202 for Eric Jones (lot development standards)

Zoning Hearing Master

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

• Rezone request for 139 acres at E. Keysville Rd. / English Acres Dr. (Ellel Ministries USA, Inc.)
• Rezone request for 102.6 acres north of Balm Boyette Rd. / Canterfield Dr. (Mattamy Tampa/Sarasota, LLC.)
• Rezone request for 5.001308 acres at E. Idlewild Ave / N. 47th St. (Rest Haven Memorial Park, Inc.)
• Major modification to planned development at S. US Highway 301 / Rice Creek Dr. (TSP Companies, Inc.)
• Rezone request for 1.24 acres at 6911 Gibsonton Dr. (Magno Melo)

The Zoning Hearing Master heard 15 rezoning and major modification cases, recommending approval for 10, denial for 3, and continuing 2 to later hearings. All recommendations go to the Board of County Commissioners for final decision on April 13, 2021. The meeting also continued or withdrew 26 other applications without substantive decisions.

• Recommended approval for RZ-STD 21-0047 (Hichem Melliti) to rezone 0.15 acres at 6904 18th Ave. to RSC-9
• Recommended approval for RZ-STD 21-0130 (Rest Haven Memorial Park) to rezone 5 acres near E. Idlewild Ave/N. 47th St. to RSC-3
• Recommended approval for RZ-PD 20-0389 (Ellel Ministries) to rezone 139 acres near E. Keysville Rd. to Planned Development
• Recommended approval for RZ-PD 20-0394 (GLH Enterprises) to rezone 13.2 acres near Boyette Rd/Channing Park Rd to Planned Development
• Recommended approval for MM 20-0898 (TSP Companies) major modification to PD near S. US Highway 301/Rice Creek Dr.
• Recommended approval for RZ-PD 20-0985 (David Wilson/Meritage Homes) to rezone 9.78 acres near Eagle Watch Dr./Riverview Dr. to Planned Development
• Recommended denial for RZ-STD 20-1279 (Magno Melo) to rezone 1.24 acres at 6911 Gibsonton Dr. to CG
• Recommended denial for RZ-STD 20-1282 (Russell Versaggi) to rezone 4.79 acres at 16029 Livingston Ave. to RMC-12

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use applications, including continuances for multiple projects. The agenda includes consent items regarding rezoning, subdivision plats, and financial responsibility updates for Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC.

• Rezone 13512 Bay Lake Ln. to Planned Development
• Major Modification for 1045’ West of G7 Ranch Rd / Stephens Rd
• Rezone 945’ Northwest of G-Seven Ranch Rd. / Stephens Rd. to AR
• Major Modification for 16950 Villalagos de Avila
• Financial Responsibility Agreement update for Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

The Board of County Commissioners approved a rezone of 15.015 acres at Hideaway Ln. and Loma Vista Rd. in Brandon to Planned Development, with Commissioners White and Smith opposed. The Board also approved a consent agenda including multiple rezones, plats, and Mosaic Fertilizer agreements, and continued several land use items to the March 9, 2021 meeting.

• Approved rezone to PD for Potomac Land Company, 15.015 acres in Brandon (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including rezones, plats, and Mosaic Fertilizer agreements (7-0)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Brothers Four of Tampa, 18.21 acres in Thonotosassa (7-0)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Haydon Development Group, 9.86 acres in Seffner Mango (7-0)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Maplebrook Realty, 3.85 acres in Egypt Lake (7-0)
• Approved minor modification to PD for Tampa Bay Water, 5.4 acres in Riverview (7-0)
• Approved Triple Creek CDD boundary modification (7-0)
• Denied minor modification to PD for accessory dwelling at 10210 Bonnie Bay Ct. (7-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer will consider various land use applications including site development, sign, and lot development variances. The agenda also includes several special use requests regarding alcoholic beverage permits.

• Site development variance for 12911 Cypress Estates Pl. involving wetland conservation area setbacks
• Sign variance for 7430 E. Hillsborough Ave.
• Sign variance for 101 E. Fletcher Ave.
• Variance to subdivision standards for 8609 W. Knights Griffin Rd
• Special Use 4-COP Alcoholic Beverage Permit for 15412 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is reviewing several land development requests including rezonings and major modifications. Many applications on the agenda are being continued to future hearing dates or have been withdrawn.

• Rezoning of 6904 18th Ave. from CG to RSC-9
• Rezoning of 3538 Lindsey St. from RSC-6 to RSC-6 MH
• Rezoning of 38 acres near Bryan Rd. and Williams Rd. to Planned Development
• Rezoning of 13.2 acres near Boyette Rd. and Channing Park Rd. to Planned Development
• Major Modification for 358 acres at 15110 Balm Wimauma Rd.

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several applications for rezoning to Planned Developments (PD) and other zoning changes. The meeting includes decisions on historic preservation tax exemptions and the acceptance of infrastructure bonds for local developments.

• Rezone to PD for 30.4 acres at Hillsborough Ave. / Reflections Club Dr. (PD 20-1150)
• Historic preservation tax exemption for 210-220 E. Madison Street with estimated FY 21 tax loss of $84,416.33
• Historic preservation tax exemption for 602 E. Frances Avenue with estimated FY 21 tax loss of $1,572.31
• Acceptance of $183,366.00 Performance Bond and $156,123.66 Warranty Bond for Echo Park fka Yarbrough
• Minor modification to PD for 155.72 acres at 15063 Balm Rd. (PRS 20-1315)