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BOCC Land Use - 2026-03-10

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Meeting Intelligence Preview

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Decisions
5
Zoning Changes
7
Market Signals
10
Developments

Meeting Summary

The Hillsborough County BOCC Land Use meeting on March 10, 2026 approved a major modification to the Energy Innovation Park (EIP) allowing up to 1,200 residential units on a former phosphate mine site south of the CSX railroad, with extensive environmental testing conditions (5-1 vote). The board also approved a rezoning at Lithia Pinecrest Road from ASC-1 to BPO despite planning commission denial (6-0), and initiated a new community plan for the Lithia area (5-1). Multiple mobile home park and commercial modifications were approved unanimously.

Key Decisions (13)

Approved

Vacate of Balm Waimama Road right-of-way

Hillsborough County initiated vacate of approximately 1.582 acres of public right-of-way known as Balm Waimama Road, south of County Road 672 and west of Balm Boyette Road in Balm. The vacate supports a proposed master plan for Balm Park and Recreation Center, combining with existing 9.3 acre and 5.6 acre park sites for a roughly 16 acre park.

Vote: 6-0Conditions: None stated
Approved

US Foods truck maintenance facility expansion

Pierce application 26-0177 approved to increase building size for existing truck maintenance facility from 10,034 square feet to 13,100 square feet on a 4.4 acre parcel west of Warren Road between Slide Avenue and Hills East Hills.

Vote: 6-0
Approved

US 301 flex space modification

Pierce application 26-0112 approved to modify PD on east side of US 301 east of Duncan Road, increasing entitlements from 77,800 to 81,690 square feet, increasing storage units from 60 to 75, removing car wash, and allowing modified mix of entitlements for more non-retail commercial uses.

Vote: 6-0
Approved

Community residential home bed increase at Providence Road

Pierce application 26-0300 approved to increase bed count from 70 to 100 at existing Type C community residential home on 3.56 acre parcel at Northeast Corner of Province Road and Providence Ridge Boulevard.

Vote: 6-0
Approved

Mini warehouse condition removal at Liminal Avenue

Pierce application 26-0387 approved to remove requirement regarding single family residence occupancy prior to development approval for additional mini warehouse entitlements at South Northwest Corner of Liminal Avenue and Bill Shows Boulevard.

Vote: 6-0
Approved

East Lake Orient Park mobile home/park model rezoning

Rezoning P25-0809 approved for 10.15 acre parcel on west side of Cluis Avenue south of US 92, allowing development with mix of 93 home units and/or park models (RV-type units with 120-day stay requirements). Applicant Homes of America to remove existing units and connect water/sewer.

Vote: 6-0Conditions: Compliance with 120-day residency limitations per land development code, radon mitigation vapor barriers required
Approved

Energy Innovation Park residential modification

Major modification 25-0810 approved for PD south of State Road 60 between Dover and Turkey Creek Road, adding option for up to 1,200 residential units in pocket E (southwest of CSX railroad), plus hotel uses in pocket A. Applicant: University Energy Park. Extensive environmental testing conditions required due to former phosphate mine use.

Vote: 5-1 (Commissioner Cameron Tepeda voted no)Conditions: Pre-construction radiation sampling, gamma survey testing, radon mitigation vapor barriers under every structure slab, coordination with EPA on 1,4-dioxane contamination stability, no residential permits until demonstrated stability of contamination plume over four consecutive sampling events
Approved

Duncan Road mobile home park modification

Major modification 25-0849 approved for PD on east side of Duncan Road south of US 301, adding second development option for 16-unit mobile home park. Currently approved for commercial, office, daycare, and residential uses. Applicant: Deamon Properties LLC.

Vote: 5-0
Approved

Brandon ALF bed increase and use modification

Major modification 25-1247 approved for PD at Northeast Corner of Patterson Road and Blue Middle Avenue, transferring residential units to increase community residential beds from 101 to 121, adding restaurant and personal services to community center. Applicant: Hill Ward and Henderson for existing ALF.

Vote: 6-0
Approved

Lithia Pinecrest Road rezoning to BPO

Standard rezoning 25-1350 approved for 2.5 acre parcel on west side of Lithia Pinecrest Road north of Brooker south of Lumsden, from ASC-1 to Business Professional Office. Planning commission and hearing master recommended denial citing incompatibility with Garden Estates character district of Brandon Community Plan. Applicant: Todd Pressman.

Vote: 6-0Conditions: 30-foot buffer along northern boundary, maximum 15,000 square feet, single story limitation, extensive architectural design requirements for residential appearance
Approved

Sheldon Road multifamily modification

Major modification 25-1354 approved for 0.77 acre parcel on west side of Sheldon Road north of Moore Road, changing from approved office use to 15-unit multifamily. Maximum height 45 feet/three stories. Right-of-way preservation required for future Sheldon Road widening to six lanes.

Vote: 5-0Conditions: Type A buffer with opaque fence along Northwest and South boundaries, right-of-way preservation per transportation division
Approved

Muk Pond Road intersection improvements MUFASA

Mobility fee alternative satisfaction agreement approved for 250,000 square foot warehouse distribution project at southwest corner of Muk Pond Road and McIntosh Road. Developer to build northbound left turn lane on McIntosh Road and eastbound/northbound lanes on Muk Pond Road.

Vote: 6-0Conditions: Improvements must be completed prior to any certificates of occupancy, costs offset against mobility fee obligations with no reimbursement if costs exceed obligations
Approved

Lithia Community Plan initiation

Commissioner Miller motion approved directing staff to begin the process of developing a community plan for the Lithia area, citing fast growth and need for thoughtful planning reflecting community vision for land use, transportation, environmental preservation, infrastructure, and community character.

Vote: 5-1 (Commissioner Hagen voted no)

Zoning Changes (5)

PD (mobile home park)PD (fixed unit mobile home park/park models)10.15 acres
Approved

West side of Cluis Avenue south of US 92, East Lake Orient Park

Todd Pressman for Homes of America

EIP (Energy Innovation Park - industrial/commercial)EIP with residential option (up to 1,200 units)475 acres (pocket E)
Approved

South of State Road 60 between Dover and Turkey Creek Road (pocket E)

Jake Kramer/David Smith for University Energy Park

PD (commercial/office/daycare/residential)PD with mobile home park optionNot specified
Approved

East side of Duncan Road south of US 301

Brian Ochs for Deamon Properties LLC

ASC-1BPO (Business Professional Office) with restrictions2.5 acres
Approved

West side of Lithia Pinecrest Road north of Brooker south of Lumsden

Todd Pressman

PD (office)PD (15-unit multifamily)0.77 acres
Approved

West side of Sheldon Road north of Moore Road

Patricia Ortiz

Development Activity (10)

Balm Park and Recreation Center

Developer: Hillsborough County Parks and RecreationLocation: South of County Road 672 and west of Balm Boyette Road, BalmType: InfrastructureStatus: Approved

Roughly 16 acre park combining vacated 1.582 acre right-of-way with existing 9.3 acre and 5.6 acre park sites, will provide expanded recreational amenities and public water/wastewater services

US Foods Truck Maintenance Facility Expansion

Developer: US FoodsLocation: West of Warren Road between Slide Avenue and Hills East HillsType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Expansion from 10,034 square feet to 13,100 square feet on 4.4 acre parcel

US 301 Flex Space Development

Developer: Tranen Law clientLocation: East side of US 301 east of Duncan RoadType: CommercialStatus: Approved

81,690 square feet entitlements, 75 storage units, flex space condominium development with two of four buildings already constructed

East Lake Orient Park Mobile Home/Park Model Community

Developer: Homes of AmericaLocation: West side of Cluis Avenue south of US 92, East Lake Orient ParkType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

10.15 acres, up to 93 units or 80 units with park models, existing mobile homes to be removed, water/sewer connection planned

Energy Innovation Park Residential Development

Developer: University Energy ParkLocation: South of State Road 60 between Dover and Turkey Creek Road, pocket E south of CSX railroadType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

Up to 1,200 single family residential units at 3 dwelling units per acre density, 8 acre community gathering space, three roundabout access points on Dover Road, 100-foot buffer along southern property line with 6-foot berm

Energy Innovation Park Hotel Addition

Developer: University Energy ParkLocation: Pocket A along State Road 60Type: CommercialStatus: Approved

Hotel/motel uses added to northern portion of EIP along State Road 60

Duncan Road Mobile Home Park

Developer: Deamon Properties LLCLocation: East side of Duncan Road south of US 301Type: ResidentialStatus: Approved

16-unit mobile home park as second development option

Brandon ALF Expansion

Developer: Hill Ward and Henderson clientLocation: Northeast Corner of Patterson Road and Blue Middle Avenue, BrandonType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

Increase from 101 to 121 assisted living facility beds, adding restaurant and personal services to existing clubhouse, no new external construction

Sheldon Road Multifamily

Developer: Patricia Ortiz clientLocation: West side of Sheldon Road north of Moore RoadType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

15 apartment units, maximum 45 feet/three stories, replacing previously approved 6,300 square foot medical office on 0.77 acres

Muk Pond Road Warehouse Distribution

Developer: Not specifiedLocation: Southwest corner of Muk Pond Road and McIntosh RoadType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

250,000 square foot warehouse distribution facility with intersection improvements including northbound left turn lane on McIntosh Road

Market Signals (7)

Housing Demand

Energy Innovation Park represents the largest undeveloped developable property within the urban service boundary, indicating significant pressure to add residential capacity in the I-4 growth corridor.

Housing Demand

Lithia area identified as one of the fastest growing areas in Hillsborough County, prompting initiation of a new community plan to manage growth.

Infrastructure

Lithia Pinecrest Road described as 'the worst road in the county' and planned for widening to four lanes, suggesting infrastructure investment following development pressure.

Infrastructure

Sheldon Road planned for widening to six lanes per corridor preservation plan, with developers required to preserve right-of-way.

Housing Demand

Mobile home parks and park model communities continue to receive approvals as affordable housing options, with policy support acknowledging manufactured housing as viable affordable housing.

Sentiment

Plant City community survey results indicate residents do not want additional development, citing inability to keep up with current growth rate and road capacity concerns.

Commercial Demand

Flex space and warehouse distribution facilities continue to receive approvals in the US 301 corridor and Muk Pond Road area.