Hillsborough County public meetings in 2023

Land Use Hearing Officer

The meeting will hear several variance requests and other land use applications, including a special use request for a school.

• VAR 23-0949: Variance to Maximum Wall Height at 18825 Gunn Highway
• SU-SCH 23-0746: Special Use for School at 1131 N 41 Hwy
• VAR 24-0038: Multiple variances for accessory dwelling and structure standards at 4537 W. Paris St

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is reviewing various land use applications, including rezoning for standard lots and planned developments. Many items on the agenda were withdrawn or continued to future hearing dates.

• Rezoning 15.88 acres near 14th Ave SE & 1st SW intersection to RSC-9
• Rezoning 1.61 acres at 102 9th St to RSC-6
• Rezoning 1.72 acres at 501 & 511 Telfair Rd to RSC-6
• Rezoning 0.99 acres near Grand Cresta Ave & Lithia Pinecrest Rd to CG
• Rezoning 9.81 acres at NE corner of Soccer Ave & Armand Dr to Planned Development

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing multiple rezoning requests, major modifications to planned developments, and the administrative acceptance of off-site improvement facilities. Many items on the regular agenda were continued to future meetings or withdrawn by applicants.

• Rezone 8331 Double Branch Rd. to RSC-4
• Rezone 5822 Barry Rd. to M(R)
• Rezone 500ft NE of E Fowler Ave & Walker Rd intersection to PD
• Accept $122,250.00 warranty check for Azalea Apartments Off-Site improvements
• Accept $53,487.56 warranty bond for Big Bend Apartments Off-Site improvements

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing various applications including special uses, variances, and sign permits. Several items on the agenda were withdrawn or continued to future meeting dates.

• Special use request for a school at 3223 Gallagher Rd
• Sign variance request for Pet Paradise - Apollo Beach, LLC at 6340 30th Street NE
• Alcoholic beverage permit requests for 1104 E Fowler Ave and 7512 W Hillsborough Ave
• Variance to encroach into wetland setback at 5509 Lynn Rd
• Withdrawal of special use application SU-SCH 23-0219 by the Zoning Administrator

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is reviewing various land development requests, including rezonings to Planned Development and standard rezoning. The agenda also includes several applications that were continued to future hearing dates.

• Rezone 5410-5420 Causeway Blvd from RSC-4 & CI to CI (6.95 acres)
• Rezone E side of County Road 579 & Thomas Rd Intersection to Planned Development (6.01 acres)
• Rezone S side of 122nd Ave E & Old Morris Bridge Rd Intersection to Planned Development (15.64 acres)
• Rezone NE corner of E Bearss Ave & E 148th Ave to Planned Development (1.69 acres)
• Rezone W side of Simmons Ranch Ct & Simmons Loop Intersection to Planned Development (162.46 acres)

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use applications, including rezonings for Symmes Road and 60 Hwy. The meeting also includes decisions on financial responsibility agreements with Mosaic Fertilizer and the release of various development securities.

• Rezone 7515 Symmes Rd from AR to PD
• Major Modification to PD for Riverview Hotel Investment Group LLC near Alafia Preserve Ave
• Rezone 3806 E 60 Hwy from CG & AS-0.4 to CG-R
• Renewal of 2023-2024 Financial Responsibility Agreement with Mosaic Fertilizer, L.L.C.
• Release of $157,936.90 reclamation letter of credit for JPL Land Holding LLC

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing various applications regarding zoning variances, sign requirements, and special uses. The meeting includes requests for wetland setback encroachments, lot development standards, and alcoholic beverage permits.

• Variance to wetland setback at 2606 Carroll Lake St
• Variance to wetland setback at 17104 Crawley Rd
• Variance to wetland setback at 10277 E. Adamo Dr
• Sign requirement variance at 331 Brandon Town Center
• Special use for wireless communication facility at 11233 Mcmullen Rd

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is reviewing various land use applications, including standard rezonings and major modifications to planned developments. Many items on the agenda were continued to future hearing dates or withdrawn from the process.

• Rezoning of 2.32 acres at SW corner of Race Track & Gunn Hwy to CN-R
• Rezoning of 1.02 acres near Lithia Pinecrest Rd & Bell Shoals Rd to CN-R
• Rezoning of 2.67 acres at 8331 Double Branch Rd to RSC-4
• Rezoning of 0.92 acres at 5822 Barry Rd to M (R)
• Major Modification for 44.34 acres at 12315 579 Hwy

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing various applications for site development variances, sign variances, and special uses. The meeting includes requests regarding wetland setbacks, accessory structures, and alcoholic beverage permits.

• Variance request for 5707 W. Sligh Ave to encroach into wetland setback and landscape buffers
• Variance request for 18575 N. US Highway 41 to encroach into wetland setback
• Variance request for 4822 Cheval Blvd to encroach into wetland setback
• Special Use request for 2540 E. Fowler Ave for a 2-COP alcoholic beverage permit
• Special Use request for intersection of Winterberry Ln and E State Rd 60 for a 4-COP-X alcoholic beverage permit

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will review several rezoning and planned development applications on September 18th. Most applications are continued to future hearings, with a few standard rezonings being addressed.

BOCC Land Use

The Board approved several rezoning requests to Planned Developments and major modifications to existing PDs. It also accepted plats and performance bonds for the Waterset Wolf Creek Phase B and Forest Brooke Active Adult Phase 8A projects. Numerous other land use applications were continued to future meetings.

• Approved rezone to PD for David Wright/TSP Companies, Inc (RZ-PD 22-0648)
• Approved major modifications to PD for Central Florida Investments, Inc (MM 22-1510)
• Approved rezone to PD for FEC Enterprises, LLC (RZ-PD 23-0184)
• Approved rezone to PD for Roger & Evangeline DeRosa (RZ_PD 23-0193)
• Approved major modification to PD for Amber K. Dickerson (MM 23-0269)
• Approved plat and $6.9M performance bond for Waterset Wolf Creek Phase B
• Approved plat for Forest Brooke Active Adult Phase 8A
• Continued 12 land use applications to future dates

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing various applications including site development variances, sign variances, and special use permits. The agenda includes requests for alcoholic beverage permits, school uses, and wetland setback encroachments.

• Special Use request for a school at 6801 N. Orient Rd
• Variance request for sidewalk requirements at 10921 Causeway Blvd (Costco Wholesale Corporation)
• Special Use requests for alcoholic beverage permits at 1026 78th Street, S US Highway 301, and 8542 Gunn Highway
• Variance to encroach into wetland setbacks at 15950 Rye Ln. and 1 Dickman Island
• Sign variance request for Windsor Park of Tampa Homeowners Association, Inc. at 16400 Windsor Way

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master processed multiple land development applications. Most items were continued to future dates or withdrawn, while two rezoning requests were heard and are pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• RZ-STD 23-0324 (Cristobal Bonafe): Heard and pending recommendation
• RZ-STD 23-0593 (Acme Partners, Inc.): Heard and pending recommendation
• MM 22-1543 (Duque Yosmany Ceullar/Affordable Leasing, Svcs, LLC): Withdrawn
• RZ-PD 23-0516 (Ebla Capital, LLC): Withdrawn
• RZ-STD 23-0611 (NRG Investments, Inc.): Withdrawn
• RZ-PD 23-0059 (Mark Bentley): Continued to 09/18/2023
• RZ-PD 23-0406 (One 23 LLC / Dugagjin Zejullahu): Continued to 10/16/2023
• RZ-STD 23-0082 (C & C Investment Properties of Tampa LLC): Continued to 09/18/2023

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing multiple requests for rezoning, minor modifications to planned developments, and plat acceptances. The meeting includes public hearings regarding building height increases, sidewalk removals, and expanding RV space capacity.

• Rezone 15802 Willowdale Rd. from ASC-1 to RSC-2
• Rezone NW Corner of Bassa St & North St. from AR to RMC-6
• Major modification for Masonic Park & Youth Camp, Inc. to increase RV spaces from 36 to 130
• Acceptance of Berry Bay Village F plat including a $225,637.00 Performance Bond
• Acceptance of Berry Bay Village J plat including a $372,053.00 Performance Bond

The Board of County Commissioners approved several rezoning requests, plat recordings for Berry Bay Village, and modifications to planned developments. Multiple applications were continued to future meetings in September and October.

• Approved rezone to RSC-2 for 15802 Willowdale Rd (7-0)
• Approved rezone to RMC-6 for NW Corner of Bassa St & North St (7-0)
• Approved plat recording and bonds for Berry Bay Village F and J (7-0)
• Approved wastewater service agreement for Motor Enclave Project (7-0)
• Approved public right-of-way setback reduction for Mosaic Fertilizer LLC (7-0)
• Approved minor PD modification for Colonnade Crosstown LLC (7-0)
• Approved minor PD modification for 8705 & 9125 Henderson Rd (7-0)
• Continued 7 land use applications to September 12 and October 10 meetings

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several applications regarding zoning variances, special uses, and site development. The agenda includes requests for wetland setback encroachments, fence requirement changes, and a special use permit for a school.

• Special Use request for a school at 202 W. College Ave
• Special Use request for a wireless communication facility at 10937 Skewlee Rd
• Variance to encroach into wetland setback at 6803 Spencer Cir.
• Variance for wetland setback encroachment to include septic drainfield near N Hubert Ave and W Idell St
• Variance to fence requirements at 700 Ft NE of S. 52nd St. and Palm River Rd Intersection

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master heard several rezoning and modification applications, with three cases pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Most other agenda items were either continued to future dates or withdrawn.

• Heard RZ-PD 22-0075 (MatMattamy Tampa/Sarasota, LLC) for 12910 Boyette Rd; pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 22-0648 (David Wright / TSP Companies, Inc.) for E. College Ave. and 24th St., SE; pending recommendation
• Heard MM 22-1510 (Central Florida, Investments, Inc.) for 6615 E. Chelsea St.; pending recommendation
• Withdrawn RZ-PD 22-1503 (Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick / David Singer)
• Withdrawn RZ-STD 22-1681 (Greg Kharonov)
• Continued MM 22-0671 (Symmes East Bay, LLC. / SEB2, LLC) to 08/21/2023
• Continued MM 22-1637 (David Wright / TSP Co., Inc.) to 08/21/2023
• Continued RZ-STD 23-0443 (A Investment Development Corp) to 09/18/2023

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing multiple land use applications, including several requests for continuances and withdrawals. The agenda also includes the approval of various plats and the acceptance of improvement facilities for several residential and commercial projects.

• Rezone 90.35 acres at S Side of Blue Rock Dr & N 22nd St Intersection to PD
• Rezone 15.9 acres at SE Corner of S Frontage Rd & Wiggins Rd to PD
• Rezone 2.77 acres at 5920 Robert Tolle Dr to PD
• Acceptance of Carrollwood Landings Phase 3 improvement facilities and letters of credit totaling over $245,000
• Acceptance of The Motor Enclave Off-Site warranty check for $253,271.76

The Board of County Commissioners approved several rezoning requests to Planned Development (PD) and accepted plats for recording. Multiple other land use applications were continued to future meetings or withdrawn by the applicants.

• Approved rezoning to PD for Jeffrey Anderson at SE Corner of S Frontage Rd & Wiggins Rd
• Approved rezoning to PD for Zion Village, LLLO/ Darren Smith at 5920 Robert Tolle Dr.
• Approved plat recording for Avila Unit 14 Phase 2F
• Approved plat recording for Avila Unit 14 Phase 2G
• Approved plat recording for Carrollwood Landings Phase 3
• Continued RZ-PD 18-0996 (Streetfront Commercial Properties LLC) to 08/08/2023
• Withdrew PRS 23-0374 (Johnson Development Associates, Inc)
• Withdrew PRS 23-0440 (David Wright/ TSP Companies, Inc)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing various applications for property variances and special uses. The agenda includes requests for sign variances, swimming pool requirements, and alcoholic beverage permits.

• Sign variance request for 8.87 acres at the southwest corner of Citrus Park Dr. and Citrus Park Ln.
• Variance to swimming pool requirements for 12912 Willow Grove Dr.
• Special use request for a wireless communication facility at E. 138th Ave and N. 20th St. intersection.
• Special use request for an alcoholic beverage permit at 18403 N. 41 Hwy.
• Special use request for an alcoholic beverage permit at 148_803 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master processed multiple rezoning and modification applications, with the majority being continued to July 24, 2023, or withdrawn. One application for 5817 Theresa St was heard and is pending a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.

• RZ-STD 23-0115 (5817 Theresa St): Heard and pending recommendation
• RZ-PD 22-0877 (Rick Olson): Withdrawn
• RZ-STD 22-1431 (A Investments Development Corp.): Withdrawn
• RZ-PD 22-1604 (Limerock Industries, Inc./White Holding Co., LLC.): Withdrawn
• MM-23-0161 (Michael Morina): Withdrawn
• RZ-PD 22-0075 (MatMattamy Tampa/Sarasota, LLC.): Continued to 07/24/2023
• MM 22-0671 (Symmes East Bay, LLC. / SEB2, LLC.): Continued to 07/24/2023
• RZ-PD 22-1647 (Ebla Capital, LLC.): Continued to 07/24/2023

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several applications for major modifications to planned developments and rezoning requests. The meeting also includes the acceptance of various plats, bonds, and a public hearing regarding the vacation of a right-of-way.

• Major modification to PD at NW Corner of N Falkenburg Rd & Ashcroft Lake Rd
• Major modification to PD at SE Corner of Sea Treasure Ct & 12th St
• Rezone request for 14760 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd from ASC-1 & CN to CN
• Release of $215,600.00 reclamation bond for land excavation permit 17-2-LE
• Public hearing to vacate a 2,250 square foot portion of public right-of-way in Flora Park

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda including major modifications to planned developments and two rezoning requests. The Board also accepted plats for Fairway Pointe and Heritage Estates Phase 2. Several other land use applications were continued or withdrawn.

• Approved major modification to PD for NW Corner of N Falkenburg Rd & Ashburn Lake Rd (MM 22-1236)
• Approved major modification to PD for SE Corner of Sea Treasure Ct & 12th St (MM 22-1392)
• Approved major modification to PD for S Side of E Telecom Pkwy & Arbor Island Blvd (MM 22-1501)
• Approved rezone to CN for 14760 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (RZ-STD 23-0100)
• Approved rezone to RSC-2 for 3701 Crestwood Dr (RZ-STD 23-0149)
• Approved release of $215,600.00 reclamation bond to be replaced by $199,266.00 bond
• Approved plat recording and bonds for Fairway Pointe
• Approved plat recording and bonds for Heritage Estates Phase 2

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing various applications including site development variances, lot development standard variances, and special use permits. Several items on the agenda were continued to June 26, 2023, or withdrawn.

• Special use request for a proposed school at 3143 & 3127 Willow Rd.
• Special use request for radio and television transmitting facility at 820 S. 78th St.
• Special use request for 4-COP-X alcoholic beverage permit at 9401 S. 301 Hwy.
• Variance to encroach into wetland setback at 12427 Prairie Valley Ln
• Variance to lot development standards at 310 12th St

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master heard three applications for rezoning and major modifications, which are now pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Numerous other applications were either continued to future dates or withdrawn.

• RZ-PD 22-1702 (Jeffrey Anderson): Heard and pending recommendation to BOCC
• MM 23-0132 (G.L. Acquisitions Corporation): Heard and pending recommendation to BOCC
• RZ-PD 22-1640 (RD Management, LLC): Heard and pending recommendation to BOCC
• MM 22-1239 (Southcreek, LLC): Withdrawn
• RZ-PD 22-1257 (John Zonata): Withdrawn
• RZ-PD 22-1330 (Stephen Dibbs): Withdrawn
• RZ-STD 22-1654 (Jeff Strouse): Withdrawn
• RZ-PD 22-1706 (Bob Lewis/Cameron General Contractor/Resort Lifestyle Communities): Withdrawn

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several rezoning requests and major modifications to existing planned developments. The agenda also includes the approval of a historic preservation grant for the Costa-Chandra House and the acceptance of various subdivision plats and infrastructure bonds.

• Historic Preservation Grant of up to $12,500.00 for structural stabilization of Costa-Chluandra House
• Rezone request for 9.17 acres at E Corner of Citrus Park Dr. & Easy St.
• Major Modification to PD for 15.54 acres at SE Corner of S US Hwy 301 & County Rd 672
• Acceptance of $2,469,332.00 Performance Bond for Balm Grove West Pl#5542
• Acceptance of $174,900.00 school concurrency payment for Berry Bay Village I-2

The Board approved several major modifications to planned developments and rezoning requests via a consent agenda. Additionally, the Board approved a historic preservation grant and accepted multiple plats for recording. Six other land use items were continued to future meetings.

• Approved Major Modification to PD for 2022 Balm Riverview, LLC (MM 22-0686)
• Approved Rezone to PD for Citrus Park Dr. & Easy St. location (RZ-PD 22-0856)
• Approved Major Modification to PD for 8502 N Ladue Ln. (MM 22-1086)
• Approved Major Modification to PD for 1046 Cypress Village Blvd. (MM 22-1340)
• Approved Rezone to PD for 850ft SE of E Martin Luther King Blvd & N US Hwy 301 (RZ-PD 22-1705)
• Approved $12,500 grant for structural stabilization of Costa-Chandra House
• Approved plat for Balm Grove West and accepted $2,469,332 performance bond
• Continued six land use applications (RZ-PD 18-0996, PRS 22-1504, PRS 23-0136, PRS 23-0210, PRS 23-0317, V22-0019)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several applications regarding zoning variances, fee waivers, and special uses. Most items on the agenda were either withdrawn or continued to a future meeting date.

• Sign variance request for Walmart Stores at 10327 S. Big Bend Rd
• Variance to reduce landscape buffer width at 6351 W. Waters Ave
• Special Use request for a 4-COP alcoholic beverage permit at 11022 S. 41 Hwy
• Fee waiver exceptions for Michael Aziz and David Scott Gembutis
• Variance to accessory dwelling requirements at 17896 Boy Scout Rd

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master heard several rezoning and modification applications, most of which were continued to future hearings. One application was withdrawn, and two cases were heard and are pending recommendations.

• Withdrew RZ-PD 22-1497 (Mark Bentley & Ryan Manasse / Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns)
• Heard RZ-STD 23-0081 (Arnulfo Flores Palacios / Joel Avial Perez); pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 23-0100 (David Wright / TSP Companies, Inc.); pending recommendation
• Continued 21 applications to future dates, primarily May 15, 2023
• Continued RZ-STD 22-1431 to June 20, 2023
• Continued RZ-STD 22-1681 to June 20, 2023
• Continued RZ-STD 23-0082 to June 20, 2023
• Continued MM 22-1543 to August 21, 2023

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners met to consider several zoning modifications, plat acceptances, and infrastructure maintenance agreements. Several items were continued to future meetings, while the consent agenda included approvals for various residential and commercial development bonds.

• Rezone request for 200ft NW of Martin Luther King Blvd & Shady Acres Rd Intersection
• Rezone request for 11553 S 41 Hwy to CG
• Acceptance of $4,965,172.81 performance bond for Stogi Ranch Phase 1
• Acceptance of $11,996.99 warranty check for Falkenburg Car Wash Off-Site improvements
• Resolution to vacate 0.52 acres of public right-of-way in Lutz

The Board of County Commissioners approved several zoning changes, minor modifications to planned developments, and the recording of three subdivision plats. Two rezoning requests were denied, and one was remanded to the Zoning Hearing Master.

• Approved major modification to PD at 1306 SW 10th St (MM 22-0884)
• Approved rezone to CG(R) at Martin Luther King Blvd & Shady Acres Rd (RZ-STD 22-1070)
• Approved rezone to CG at 11553 S 41 Hwy (RZ-STD 22-1445)
• Approved vacating 0.52 acres of public right-of-way at Old Livingston Avenue
• Approved modification to add County Library at Fishhawk Blvd & Fishhawk Ridge (PRS 22-1266)
• Approved modification to add County Park at River Hammock Blvd & Basset Creek Dr (PRS 22-1680)
• Denied rezone to PD at 12850 D 301 Hwy (RZ-PD 22-0948)
• Denied rezone to CN (R) at E Martin Luther King Blvd & Watson Rd (RZ-STD 22-1221)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master includes several withdrawals and continuances of pending applications. The agenda also lists upcoming rezoning and major modification requests for review.

• Withdrawal of RZ-PD 22-1082 (R.D. Development, LLC)
• Continuation of MM 22-0671 (Symmes East Bay, LLC. / SEB2, LLC.) to April 17, 2023
• Continuation of MM 22-1116 (David Wright / TSP Co., Inc.) to April 17, 2023
• Continuation of RZ-PD 22-1204 (RV Retailer Real Estate LLC / Tampa Electric Co.) to April 17, 2023
• Rezoning request for 1406 S Taylor Rd (AMQ International Corp.)

The Zoning Hearing Master heard several rezoning and major modification applications, all of which are pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Numerous other cases were continued to future dates or withdrawn. No final decisions were rendered during this session.

• RZ-PD 22-1082 (R.D. Development, LLC) withdrawn
• MM 22-0686 (Ryan Plate / 2022 Balm Riverview, LLC) heard; recommendation pending
• RZ-STD 23-0035 (AMQ International Corp.) heard; recommendation pending
• RZ-STD 23-0063 (Todd Pressman) heard; recommendation pending
• RZ-PD 22-0856 (Mark Bentley) heard; recommendation pending
• MM 22-1086 (M & T Asset Management, LLC.) heard; recommendation pending
• MM 22-1126 (Wos Properties 1, Inc.) heard; recommendation pending
• MM 22-1340 (RK Development Partners, LLC) heard; recommendation pending

BOCC Land Use

The Board will hold public hearings on three right-of-way and easement vacation petitions, and consider a consent agenda including a special use permit for a nonconforming use expansion, three rezonings to planned development or industrial zoning, and acceptance of bonds for subdivision improvements. Several items are continued to the April 11 meeting.

• Special use permit to rebuild and expand a nonconforming use at 8919 Rocky Creek (SU-GEN 22-1222)
• Rezone 5.43 acres at 10277 E Adamo Dr from CG & CI to PD (RZ-PD 22-1226)
• Rezone 2.59 acres near N Church Ave & Legends Villa Dr from RDC-12 to PD (RZ-PD 22-1499)
• Rezone 1.04 acres at 5217 S 36th Ave from AI to M (RZ-STD 22-1642)
• Accept $3.79M performance bond for Magnolia Creek Phase 1 and $9.33M bond for Waterset Wolf Creek Phase G1

The Board of County Commissioners approved several rezoning requests to Planned Developments (PD) and approved the vacation of four public rights-of-way and easements. One rezoning request for a site near E US Hwy 92 and Air Stream Ave was denied. The Board also approved the creation of a Natural Preservation Land Use category for Pine Key that recognizes private ownership.

• Approved rezoning to PD for 10277 E Adamo Dr. (B.2)
• Approved rezoning to PD for 500ft NW of N Church Ave & Legends Villa Dr (B.3)
• Approved rezoning to M for 5217 S 36th Ave. (B.4)
• Approved $3,785,094.09 performance bond and $286,238.88 warranty bond for Magnolia Creek Phase 1 (B.7)
• Approved $9,333,243.66 performance bond and $709,171.99 warranty bond for Waterset Wolf Creek Phase G1 (B.8)
• Approved vacation of public right-of-way in Greater Palm River (C.1)
• Denied rezoning to PD for 250ft NW of E US Hwy 92 & Air Stream Ave (F.2)
• Approved creation of Natural Preservation Land Use category for Pine Key (I.1)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on February 27, 2023, to consider several variance and special use applications. Several items have been withdrawn or continued to future dates. The hearing will include testimony from applicants, county staff, and the public, with decisions or recommendations due by March 20, 2023.

• VAR-WS 22-1585: Ketys Ramirez requests variance to encroach into wetland setback at SW Corner of W. Sligh Ave. and N. Grady Ave.
• VAR 22-1619: Emily Janeth Linares Yustiz requests variance to encroach into wetland setback at 8321 Praise Dr.
• VAR-WS 23-0001: WWS 19 022 Gibsonton LLC requests revised variance to encroach into 30' wetland conservation area setback at 9350 Theater Dr.
• VAR 22-1672: Creative Sign Designs requests sign variance at 90 Ft NE of Citrus Park Dr. & Fawn Ridge Blvd. Intersection
• SU-AB 22-1721: First Watch Restaurants Inc. requests special use for alcoholic beverage permit with separation waiver at Southwest Corner of Elsberry Rd and N. US Highway 41

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master heard six applications for rezoning and planned development modifications, all of which are pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Additionally, 29 applications were continued to future dates and two were withdrawn.

• Heard RZ-STD 22-1070 (Bremalie Homes, LLC) for rezone to CG-R; pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 22-1303 (David Mullen) for rezone to CG; pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 22-1221 (David Wright / TSP Companies, Inc.) for rezone to CN-R; pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 22-1445 (A & M Investment Trust LLC) for rezone to CG; pending recommendation
• Heard MM 22-0884 (Francisco J. Otero-Cossio) for Major Modification to Planned Development; pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 22-0948 (Omar Chaudry) for rezone to Planned Development; pending recommendation
• Withdrawn RZ-PD 22-1337 (BDG Sheldon, LLC)
• Withdrawn RZ-STD 22-1636 (Brainard Morgan)

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a land use meeting to decide on several rezoning and modification requests, including a proposed rezone at SE Corner of E College Ave & 24th St SE recommended for denial, and a major modification at SE Corner of S US Hwy 301 & County Rd 672 recommended for approval. The agenda also includes consent items such as accepting annual reports for phosphate mining operations and a financial responsibility agreement with Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC. Several items have been withdrawn or continued to future meetings.

• RZ-PD 22-0648: Rezone 12.7 acres at SE Corner of E College Ave & 24th St SE to PD; recommended for denial
• MM 22-0686: Major modification to PD for 15.54 acres at SE Corner of S US Hwy 301 & County Rd 672; recommended for approval
• RZ-PD 22-0877: Rezone 2.24 acres at 403 W Brandon Blvd to PD; recommended for approval
• B.2-B.4: Accept annual reports and financial responsibility agreement for Hopewell Mine, DRI 80 Mine, DRI 263 Mine, and Mosaic Fertilizer
• B.5: Accept plat and performance securities for Creek Ridge Preserve Phase 2, including $260,793.76 performance letter of credit

The Board approved several land use modifications, rezoning requests, and plat recordings. It also accepted annual operational reports and a financial responsibility agreement regarding phosphate mining. Several other applications were withdrawn, continued, or remanded to the Zoning Hearing Master.

• Approved major modification to PD for 5804 N Occident St. (MM 22-1339)
• Approved 2021-2022 Annual Report of Operations for Hopewell, DRI 80, and DRI 263 Mines
• Approved 2022-2023 Financial Responsibility Agreement with Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
• Approved plat for Creek Ridge Preserve Phase 2 and accepted $260,793.76 performance letter of credit
• Approved rezoning to RMC-6(R) for 5606 Puritan Rd. (RZ-STD 22-0927)
• Approved rezoning to PD for Tomentosa Ave & Boyette Rd intersection (RZ-PD 22-1195)
• Approved rezoning to CG(R) for 111 Seffner Ave. (RZ-STD 22-1496)
• Approved vacation of 0.85 acres of public drainage easement in Riverview (V22-0006)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several requests for land use changes, including site development variances and special use permits. Several applications were continued to February 27, 2023, or withdrawn by the applicants.

• Variance request for Stuart Kaufman at 804 Taray De Avila regarding wetland setbacks and fencing
• Variance request for Luisa Alonso at 13729 Country Court Dr. regarding wetland setbacks
• Variance request for Pastor Rodney Bandy at N 14th St and Knights Haulage Ln intersection regarding buffering requirements
• Variance request for Jenny Portes at 6224 Florida Dr. regarding lot development standards
• Special Use permit request for Sandra & David Kennedy/Fernando Trejo at Balm Riverview Rd and Big Bend Rd for an alcoholic beverage permit

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will hold public hearings on five land-use applications: three rezonings to Planned Development, one standard rezoning, and one major modification to a Planned Development. Most other agenda items were withdrawn or continued to a later date. The hearing officer will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• RZ-PD 22-0075: Mattamy Tampa/Sarasota requests rezoning 17.67 acres at 12910 Boyette Rd to Planned Development
• RZ-STD 22-1591: Todd Pressman requests rezoning 0.49 acres at 3920 Broad St to CG
• RZ-STD 22-1642: Maschmeyer Concrete requests rezoning 1.04 acres at 5217 S 36th Ave to M
• RZ-PD 22-0866: Circle K requests rezoning 3.82 acres at 12001 E Big Bend Rd to Planned Development
• MM 22-1228: Council Bay Farms requests major modification to a Planned Development on 66.83 acres at 5591 N 41 Hwy

The Zoning Hearing Master heard 12 applications for rezoning and planned development modifications, all of which are pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Additionally, 21 applications were continued to a future date and 5 were withdrawn.

• Heard RZ-PD 22-0075 (MatMattamy Tampa/Sarasota, LLC) - Pending Recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 22-1591 (Todd Pressman) - Pending Recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 22-1642 (Maschmeyer Concrete Company of Florida) - Pending Recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 22-0719 (Sunny Sia) - Pending Recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 22-0857 (Roger Grunke) - Pending Recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 22-0866 (Circle K / Schaffer Construction) - Pending Recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 22-1226 (Drury Development Corp.) - Pending Recommendation
• Heard MM 22-1228 (Council Bay Farms, LTD.) - Pending Recommendation

BOCC Land Use

The Board will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a major rezone of 80.54 acres at the northeast corner of Old Big Bend Road and Simmons Road to a Planned Development (PD). Other items include minor modifications to existing PDs, consent agenda approvals for subdivisions, and several continuances and withdrawals of applications.

• Rezone of 80.54 acres at NE Corner of Old Big Bend Rd & Simmons Rd to PD (RZ-PD 22-0461)
• Rezone of 0.43 acres at 1010 Lithia Pinecrest Rd to CN (R) (RZ-STD 22-0698)
• Rezone of 14.93 acres at NW Corner of Beauchamp Rd & Hawk Griffin Rd to PD (RZ-PD 22-0943)
• Acceptance of performance bonds totaling $1,684,308.44 for Riverview Landings subdivision
• Minor modification to allow building height increase from 22 to 35 feet at 6206 N Dale Mabry (PRS 22-1372)