Land Use Hearing Officer - 2026-02-09

Variance 26-0296 approved for Julieta Rendon and Pedro Morales to allow a two-story 8,000 sq ft commercial building, concrete sidewalk, asphalt vehicle use area, and embankment to encroach up to 22.9 feet into the 30-foot wetland conservation area setback. Property located on north side of Rodine Road, west of Balmer Review Road. Applicant represented by Chris Mears of Native Engineering.

Variance 26-0227 for Matthew Remsen requesting 12-foot increase to allowable encroachment for existing staircase, resulting in 10-foot setback from southwestern property line. Property is AR-zoned, 1.29 acres (5 acres required). Case continued due to uncertainty about actual distance from staircase to property line.

Variance 26-0247 for Livinal Hernandez requesting 13-foot variance for 6-foot fence (2-foot setback instead of 15-foot) and 9.5-foot variance for 96 sq ft accessory structure with half bath (5.5-foot setback instead of 15-foot) on corner lot in RSC-6 zoning. Opposition received from 12 Oaks Special District representative citing precedent concerns and unpermitted construction.

Variance 26-0256 approved for George E. Davis III for 1-foot variance to allow generator at 3-foot side yard setback (4 feet required) and 0.21-foot variance for existing residence at 6.79-foot side yard setback (7 feet required per PD 98-1513). Home built in 2021; generator needed for hurricane protection.

Variance 26-0345 for Beth Kulichik requesting 1-foot variance to allow 7-foot fence instead of 6-foot maximum. Applicant cited privacy concerns due to street incline and security issues from prior theft of utilities.

Variance 26-0379 approved for Peter Goins (represented by Ryan Navales) for ground-mounted solar panels with 37 feet 2 inch front yard variance (12 ft 10 in setback instead of 50 ft) and 5.74-foot side yard variance (9.26 ft setback instead of 15 ft). Unique site conditions include extensive tree shading and existing structures preventing compliant placement.

Variance 26-0321 for Yasi Mar Enterprises Corporation requesting to include shared driveway access easement areas in lot area calculations for four single-family lots in RSC-6 zoning (7,000 sq ft minimum required). Two shared driveways proposed to meet arterial road spacing requirements (245 ft minimum). Opposition from four adjacent homeowners at Ranch Lake Circle citing flooding concerns and privacy impacts from proposed two-story homes.

Special Use 26-0312 approved for Azim Sanju for Home Two Suites Hotel by Hilton at 9903 Alafaya Preserve Avenue, Riverview. 4COP license for beer, wine, and liquor sales on and off premises in hotel marketplace (13,209 sq ft). Separation waiver granted for residential property 88 feet away (250 ft required).

Special Use 26-0357 approved for Ferrantolero Pizzeria LLC (Louis E. Medio Sr.) at Gunn Highway and Hudson Lane, Tampa. 4COP-RX license for beer, wine, and liquor sales with restaurant (51% food sales required). Separation waiver granted for residential property 58 feet away (150 ft required). Prior 2COP from SUAB 81-0876 to be rescinded.