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Hillsborough County Meetings

Zoning Hearing Master - 2026-03-23

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13
Decisions
10
Zoning Changes
6
Market Signals
8
Developments

Meeting Summary

The Zoning Hearing Master conducted hearings on 12 applications, with notable approvals including a 50-room hotel resort at 33rd Street SE and 14th Avenue SE in Ruskin (PD25-0882), an 80,000 SF industrial warehouse on US Highway 92 in Seffner (PD25-0939), and a 2,000-unit residential expansion of Cypress Ridge PD in the Wimauma area (PD25-1386). A contentious application for 'The Yard' youth sports training facility at 18808 Boyette Rd in Lithia (PD26-0213) drew significant opposition from neighbors citing incompatibility with the semi-rural residential character, while supporters emphasized the need for youth athletic training facilities.

Key Decisions (13)

Approved

Remand Rezoning at 7814 East Elm Street

Rezoning from RSC-6MH to PD for 10 residential units (5 duplexes) on 0.91 acres. Applicant Syed Ali. Staff and Planning Commission found consistent with CMU-12 future land use allowing up to 12 units per acre.

Conditions: Subject to proposed conditions in staff report
Approved

Rezoning at 3614 Orient Rd

Standard rezoning from RDC-12 to RMC-12 for triplex development on 0.29 acres. Applicant Matthew Sparrow. One neighbor spoke in opposition citing traffic concerns on two-lane Orient Rd.

Conditions: Must meet all RMC-12 development standards including setbacks and height
Approved

Rezoning at 10829 Albritton Rd, Lithia

Standard rezoning from AR to AS1 for 3.68 acres to bring non-conforming lot into compliance. Applicant Don Thompson. Property designated Residential 1 supporting approximately 3 dwelling units.

Approved

Show Business Overlay at 10002 LFI Street, Gibsonton

Rezoning from AS1 to AS1 with show business overlay for 0.86 acre certified legal non-conforming lot. Applicant Art Gillette. Criteria met due to presence of show business overlay to west and RSB zoning to south.

Approved

Hotel Resort at 33rd Street SE and 14th Avenue SE, Ruskin

Rezoning from AS1 to PD for 68,000 SF hotel resort with up to 50 rooms and 10,000 SF ancillary facilities on 9.66 acres. Applicant TSP Companies (David Wright). Includes 6-acre man-made lake with walking/biking path. Variation approved for 10-foot Type B buffer instead of 20-foot requirement.

Conditions: Environmental conditions address wetlands, surface waters, tree preservation. Gopher tortoise survey and relocation required prior to development.
Approved

Industrial Warehouse on US Highway 92, Seffner

Rezoning from CG to PD for 80,000 SF industrial warehouse (M zoning uses excluding heavy industrial) on 8.55 acres. Applicant represented by Todd Pressman. Associated with CPA 25-38 for SMU-6 future land use. Removes existing mobile home park with 27 units.

Vote: Planning Commission Board unanimously recommended approval of CPAConditions: Wetlands preserved as natural buffer. Access consolidated from four points to single controlled access. Subject to CPA 25-38 approval on May 14th.
Other

Cypress Ridge PD Expansion in Wimauma

Rezoning from PD-18-1048, AS1 and AR to new PD-25-1386 for 2,000 residential units on 634 acres. Applicant represented by William Molloy. Adds 106 acres to existing Cypress Ridge PD. Removes previously approved school site (school board had no objections). MUFASA agreement for Bishop/Westlake intersection improvements.

Conditions: Transportation improvements including modified traffic circle at Bishop and Westlake intersection. 10-foot multi-use paths required.
Approved

Multifamily at East Sly Avenue on Hillsborough River

Rezoning from ASC1 and RSC3 to PD for 47 dwelling units in two buildings on 4.98 acres. Applicant East Sly LLC represented by Jerry Diedenbach. Site includes existing boat ramp on Hillsborough River. Variation approved for 10-foot Type A buffer instead of 20-foot Type B.

Conditions: Maximum building height 46 feet. Sidewalk connection to River Tree Landing.
Other

Light Industrial Warehouse at Williams Rd near US 301

Rezoning from AR to PD for 80,000 SF light industrial warehouse on 6.8 acres. Applicant represented by Jake Kramer/Cynthia Spidell. Associated with CPA 25-25 for Light Industrial Plan designation. Planning Commission staff found inconsistent due to compatibility concerns with adjacent residential, but Development Services found supportable with mitigation measures.

Vote: Planning Commission Board unanimously recommended approval of CPA on October 13, 2025Conditions: Hours of operation 7am-7pm. 8-foot masonry wall with enhanced screening. No access to Ripley Rd. Gated access. Open storage limited to 60 feet along western building side.
Other

The Yard Youth Sports Facility at 18808 Boyette Rd, Lithia

Rezoning from AR to PD for 28,750 SF recreational facility with outdoor training fields on 10 acres. Applicant Farm Athletics LLC. Both Development Services and Planning Commission staff found inconsistent with comprehensive plan due to incompatibility with semi-rural residential character. Significant community opposition from adjacent property owners citing noise, light pollution, traffic, and impacts to equestrian business. Supporters emphasized need for youth athletic training facilities.

Conditions: Proposed conditions include no competitive games, hours 6am-9pm, no amplified sound, automatic light cutoff, 4-foot semi-rural fence along Boyette Rd.
Approved

Stormwater Addition to Dallas Bull PD

Modification to PD-01-1180 adding 2.23 acres for stormwater management to existing 150,000 SF light industrial development. Applicant represented by Cammie Corbett. Variation approved for 10-foot Type B enhanced buffer along canal instead of 20-foot Type B.

Conditions: Additional area dedicated solely to stormwater management with no active uses or structures
Approved

Office Development at Bloomingdale Ave and Providence Rd

Major modification to PD-23-0257 replacing approved 100-bed residential facility with 19,300 SF office use limited to 35 feet height. Applicant represented by Ryan Manassi. Variations approved for reduced buffers on west (5-foot Type A instead of 20-foot Type B) and east (10-foot Type B instead of 20-foot Type B).

Conditions: 95-foot setback to north, 60-foot to south, 20-foot to east and west. Height limited to 35 feet.
Other

Restaurant with Drive-Through at Gibsonton Dr and Alifaya Trace Blvd

Major modification to PD-15-0079 to add 4,000 SF sit-down restaurant with one drive-through lane on 1.73 acres. Applicant represented by William Molloy. Landings at Alifaya Trace HOA opposed citing traffic congestion on private road, cost sharing concerns, and queuing impacts. Staff found supportable with conditions.

Conditions: Hours limited 10:30am-9:30pm. Single drive-through lane. 50-foot setback from north property line. 8-foot masonry wall with enhanced landscaping. Waiver for 150-foot order box separation instead of 200 feet.

Zoning Changes (10)

RSC-6MHPD0.91 acres
Approved

7814 East Elm Street, Tampa 33610

Syed Ali

RDC-12RMC-120.29 acres
Approved

3614 Orient Rd

Matthew Sparrow

ARAS13.68 acres
Approved

10829 Albritton Rd, Lithia

Don Thompson

AS1AS1 with Show Business Overlay0.86 acres
Approved

10002 LFI Street, Gibsonton

Art Gillette

AS1PD9.66 acres
Approved

Northeast corner of 33rd Street SE and 14th Avenue SE, Ruskin

TSP Companies (David Wright)

CGPD (M zoning uses)8.55 acres
Approved

East US Highway 92, Seffner

Todd Pressman (representative)

PD-18-1048, AS1, ARPD-25-1386634 acres
Approved

Wimauma area (Cypress Ridge)

William Molloy (representative)

ASC1, RSC3PD4.98 acres
Approved

East Sly Ave at Hillsborough River

East Sly LLC (Jerry Diedenbach)

ARPD (Light Industrial)6.8 acres
Deferred

South of US 301, west of Williams Rd, Thonotosassa

Jake Kramer/Cynthia Spidell (representatives)

ARPD (Recreational)10 acres
Deferred

18808 Boyette Rd, Lithia

Farm Athletics LLC (Michael Brooks)

Development Activity (8)

Hotel Resort at 33rd Street SE

Developer: TSP CompaniesLocation: Northeast corner of 33rd Street SE and 14th Avenue SE, RuskinType: CommercialStatus: Approved

68,000 SF hotel with up to 50 rooms, 10,000 SF ancillary facilities including clubhouse, snack bar, swimming pool, conference rooms. 6-acre man-made lake with 8-foot walking/biking path.

Industrial Warehouse on US 92

Developer: Not specifiedLocation: East US Highway 92, Seffner (between Harney Rd and Williams Rd)Type: IndustrialStatus: Approved

80,000 SF warehousing, distribution, and light manufacturing. Replaces mobile home park with 27 units.

Cypress Ridge PD Expansion

Developer: Lennar (referenced)Location: Wimauma area, south of Westlake DrType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

2,000 residential units including bungalows, townhomes, villas, and single family on 634 acres. Removes previously approved school site.

East Sly Multifamily

Developer: East Sly LLCLocation: North side of East Sly Ave, 2,500 feet east of North 56th StreetType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

47 dwelling units in two attached buildings on 4.98 acres. Maximum height 46 feet. Includes kayak access to Hillsborough River.

Light Industrial at Williams Rd

Developer: Not specifiedLocation: South of US 301, west of Williams Rd, north of Ripley Rd, ThonotosassaType: IndustrialStatus: Under Review

80,000 SF light industrial warehouse on 6.8 acres in Opportunity Zone.

The Yard Youth Sports Facility

Developer: Farm Athletics LLCLocation: 18808 Boyette Rd, LithiaType: OtherStatus: Under Review

28,750 SF enclosed structures for recreational uses, outdoor training/practice facilities, three practice fields on 10 acres. Retains existing single-family home.

Office at Bloomingdale and Providence

Developer: Not specifiedLocation: Northwest corner of Bloomingdale Ave and Providence RdType: CommercialStatus: Approved

19,300 SF office building, 35 feet maximum height. Replaces previously approved 100-bed residential facility.

Restaurant at Gibsonton Dr

Developer: Not specifiedLocation: Northeast corner of Gibsonton Dr and Alifaya Trace Blvd, RiverviewType: CommercialStatus: Under Review

4,000 SF sit-down restaurant with one drive-through lane on 1.73 acres.

Market Signals (6)

Housing Demand

Large-scale residential developments continue in Wimauma/South Shore area with 2,000-unit Cypress Ridge expansion approved, indicating sustained demand for master-planned communities.

Commercial Demand

Multiple light industrial warehouse projects advancing along US 301 and US 92 corridors, reflecting demand for distribution and logistics space in eastern Hillsborough County.

Infrastructure

School capacity concerns easing in South Shore area - school board no longer requires dedicated school sites in new developments as other schools come online.

Sentiment

Strong community opposition to commercial/recreational uses in semi-rural Lithia area, with residents citing preservation of AR zoning and rural character as priorities.

Commercial Demand

Youth sports training facilities identified as underserved market with coaches and parents citing lack of indoor practice facilities in Fishhawk/Lithia area.

Infrastructure

Private road maintenance and cost-sharing agreements emerging as contentious issue for commercial developments accessing residential communities.