Zoning Hearing Master - 2026-01-26

Standard rezoning 25-1026 requesting change from RC-6 to CG for a pallet storage business at 4512 66th Street, Tampa. Property is 1.54 acres. Applicant Leonardo Colon represented by Robert Martin. Site currently under code enforcement violation for improper zoning and open storage. Staff and Planning Commission found request not supportable due to failure to meet commercial location criteria (nearest qualifying intersection approximately 1,900 feet away, exceeding maximum distance) and compatibility concerns with adjacent single family residential to the east.

Standard rezoning 25-1350 requesting change from ASC-1 to BPO (Business Professional Office) with restrictions for 2.5 acres in Brandon area on Lithia Pinecrest Road. Applicant represented by Todd Pressman. Development services found request approvable with restrictions including 30-foot B buffer along north property line, maximum 15,000 square feet, one story/23 feet height limit, and residential appearance conditions. Planning Commission found inconsistent due to site not meeting commercial location criteria (closest qualifying intersection approximately 2,400 feet away at Lithia Pinecrest Road and Belle Shoals Road).

Standard rezoning 26-0128 requesting change from RC-6 to RC-6 MH (mobile home overlay) at property in Wimauma. Applicant Juan Pisano Sanchez seeking to place two mobile homes for family members. Property is 0.84 acres allowing maximum of five dwelling units. Both Development Services and Planning Commission found request consistent and compatible with surrounding area which already features RC-6 MH zoning.

Standard rezoning 26-0163 requesting change from RC-6 to RC-6 MH (mobile home overlay) on Clwis Avenue in Wimauma. Applicant Kelly Conti. Property is 0.52 acres allowing maximum of three dwelling units. Several properties within neighborhood already have RC-6 MH zoning and existing mobile home park approximately 400 feet south. Staff recommends approval as compatible with neighborhood.

PD rezoning 25-0809 requesting change from AS-0.4 and PD to Planned Development for a fixed unit mobile home and park model resort at approximately 10.15 acres in East Lake Orient Park. Two options proposed: Option 1 up to 93 units (9.16 du/acre), Option 2 up to 80 units (7.88 du/acre). Park model units remain fixed in place with 120-day maximum occupancy per LDC. Applicant represented by Todd Pressman with engineer Michael Sanders. Staff recommends approval with enhanced buffering including 30-foot wetland buffer along Tampa Bypass Canal and Type A screening.

Major modification 25-0810 to PD10-0692 for approximately 3,000 acres in Energy Innovation Park. Request adds residential option of up to 1,200 homes on Pocket E (464.35 acres) at 2.58 units per acre, plus up to 6,116,319 square feet of industrial/warehouse/distribution uses. Also allows hotel/motel in Pocket A commercial core. Applicant represented by Jake Kramer with Barbas Kramer. Site is former phosphate mine with Superfund site approximately 4,000 feet north of proposed residential. Extensive environmental conditions required including gamma radiation and radon testing, coordination with EPA and DEP.

Major modification 25-0849 to PD06-0491 at 6010 and 6102 Duncan Road, Riverview. Request to keep existing entitlements (46 multifamily units, 2,000 SF daycare, commercial uses) as Option A and add Option B for 60-space mobile home park where 12 currently exist. Applicant represented by Brian Aungst with McFarlane Ferguson. Property is approximately 2.5 acres in CMU-12 future land use. Staff recommends approval with 20-foot Type B buffer exceeding code requirements.

PD rezoning 25-0934 requesting change from AR to Planned Development for approximately 360 acres in Keystone-Odessa area, approximately 500 feet from Veterans Expressway interchange at Lutz Lake Fern Road. Request for 392 single family homes OR 392 RV park units plus 9.22 acres (approximately 100,000 SF) of commercial uses. Applicant Steven Debs represented by Jim Porter and Todd Pressman. Contingent on two comprehensive plan amendments (25-03 to change from Agricultural Rural to Res-4, and 25-04 to expand urban service area) which Planning Commission voted inconsistent on April 14, 2025. Over 500 letters in opposition received. Keystone Civic Association unanimously opposed.

Major modification 25-1239 to PD85-0355 on Bears Avenue near Bruce B Downs. Request to update permitted uses from old C-1 to CG and add commercial outparcel building of 5,228 square feet. Applicant represented by Todd Pressman with traffic engineer Libby Rodriguez. Transportation staff raised concerns about access and queuing issues, specifically regarding full access driveway versus right-in/right-out only. County engineer indicated intent to deny driveway spacing variance. Application continued to March 23, 2026 hearing to resolve transportation issues.

Major modification 25-1247 to PD04-0459 for Bridges of Sweetwater Grand assisted living facility in Bloomingdale between Providence and Kings Avenue. Request to convert 4 residential units to 20 additional beds in community residential home (5:1 ratio), increasing from 101 to 121 beds. Also adding restaurant, personal services, satellite pharmacy, and recreational uses to clubhouse. Applicant represented by Cammie Corbett with Hill Ward Henderson. No new construction proposed. Staff recommends approval.

Major modification 25-1354 to PD89-0061 on west side of Sheldon Road approximately 200 feet north of Moore Road. Request to change from approved 6,300 SF medical/professional office to 15-unit apartment complex at 19.5 dwelling units per acre on 0.77 acres. Applicant represented by Patricia Ortiz. Site designated Res-20 and within coastal high hazard area. Does not meet 2:1 setback requirement but proposing 10-foot Type A buffer along north, south, and west boundaries with opaque PVC fence. Staff recommends approval.