BOCC Land Use - 2026-01-13
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Meeting Summary
The Hillsborough County BOCC Land Use meeting approved multiple development projects including a major modification at Apollo Beach Boulevard allowing 52-54 condominiums with a height increase from 50 to 60 feet (F1), a mixed-use development at MLK Boulevard and Highview Road with 304 multifamily units and 27,000 sq ft of commercial space (G1A/B), and established/expanded three community development districts totaling over 1,100 acres. The board also directed staff to develop amendments addressing impact fee assessments for minor living area additions to existing residences.
Key Decisions (20)
Vacation of utility easement at 4104 Hollowtail Drive
Approved vacation of 524.01 square feet platted public utility easement for Pedro Arces and Ana Lucia Pineda Arces to resolve code enforcement case related to pool enclosure construction and encroachments by vinyl fence, pool deck, and concrete.
Vacation of right-of-way at 1st Street and 2nd Street in Sydney Highlands
Approved vacation of approximately 0.48 acres of unimproved platted public right-of-way for Terry Benefield and Brenda Dorr to ensure sites are buildable, located East of North Dover Road and North of East State Road 60.
Vacation of Hillcrest Avenue in Seffner Mango
Approved vacation of approximately 0.143 acres of improved platted public right-of-way for Satya Prasad and Swaroop Parani Vadlamudi to create a more rectangular parcel for better designed development.
Minor modification for mobile home park on Hall Road
Approved PRS application 25-0754 to modify existing PD approved for 10-unit mobile home park, reorienting mobile home units, reducing setbacks along northern and southern boundaries, and reducing overall PD by one unit.
Minor modification at County Road 579 and I-4 Interchange
Approved PRS application 25-1360 to modify uses on 1.34 acre parcel currently approved for 4,000 sq ft restaurant, reducing restaurant size with remaining balance for other commercial uses and limiting restaurant to drive-through and walk-up only.
Minor modification for garage setbacks on County Road 579
Approved PRS application 26-0008 to reduce minimum garage setbacks from 25 to 20 feet and add additional access point onto County Road 579.
Minor modification for University Square Mall Site
Approved PRS application 26-0002 for Related to consolidate development blocks, modify development standards and road typologies in Northwest corner of former University Mall site, enabling 367 multifamily units including apartments and carriage houses with enhanced pedestrian access.
Minor modification for warehouse on Patterson Road
Approved PRS application 26-0156 to modify 4.22 acre parcel on West side of Patterson Road to modify parking standards, remove required cross access along western boundary, and remove truck type restrictions to accommodate warehouse use.
Minor modification for access configuration on US 301
Approved PRS application 26-0169 to add second access configuration option for 6.2 acre parcel on West side of US 301, allowing primary access through adjacent parcel to the north while maintaining pedestrian access to the south.
Minor modification for Mosaic manufacturing site
Approved PRS application 26-0175 for Mosaic to modify site plan for greater flexibility in layout of approved manufacturing uses and update conditions on property West of US 41.
Establishment of Berry Bay 3 CDD
Approved CDD 26-0144 petition by YMAM LLC to establish Berry Bay 3 Community Development District encompassing approximately 506 acres located on East and West side of South County Road 579, South of State Road 674, and East of Bishop Road in Waimama.
Expansion of Berry Bay CDD
Approved CDD 26-0168 petition to expand Berry Bay Community Development District by adding approximately 32.2 acres, with revised CDD encompassing 506 acres located between US 301 and State Road 579, South of Bonita Drive and North of Saffer Road in Waimama.
Expansion of Watershed South CDD
Approved CDD 26-0200 petition to expand Watershed South Community Development District by adding approximately 69.4 acres, with revised CDD encompassing 869.61 acres located on North side of 19th Avenue Northeast between US 41 and I-75, South of Passover Boulevard.
Major modification for condominiums at Apollo Beach Boulevard
Approved major modification 25-0648 for property at terminus of Apollo Beach Boulevard and Surfside Boulevard to eliminate 103-unit hotel option and allow either 52 single-family attached condominiums with 2,500 sq ft commercial or 54 condominiums without commercial, with height increase from 50 to 60 feet and increased side yard setbacks by 10 feet on north and south.
Rezoning for single-family/RV storage on Fern Hill Drive
Approved PD 25-0932 to rezone 10.69 acre parcel on West side of Fern Hill Drive from AR to planned development for two options: 53 single-family units with accessory RV/boat/trailer storage for residents, or art studio with public RV/boat/trailer storage.
Rezoning for grocery store at MLK Boulevard and Pine Street
Approved rezoning 25-1316 of 4.1 acre parcel at Northwest corner of Pine Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from CN to CG with restrictions for MLK GS Two LLC (Richard Gonzales and Henderson family office) to allow grocery store use with increased FAR.
Rezoning for fourplex on Lakeside Drive
Approved rezoning 25-1319 of 0.9 acre parcel on Lakeside Drive East of Ramona Road and State Road 60 from RSC 6 to RMC 9 with restrictions for single-story fourplex development.
Mixed-use development at MLK Boulevard and Highview Road
Approved PD 25-0579 to rezone 14.99 acre parcel at Northeast of intersection of Highview and MLK Boulevard from PD and CG to planned development for MLK GHS Properties (Richard Gonzales and Greg Henderson families) with Shagbark Properties as developer, allowing 304 multifamily units and 27,000 sq ft of commercial space utilizing residential density bonus for infill development.
PRS for MLK/Highview PD remnant parcels
Approved PRS 25-1377 to reflect removal of parcels from existing PD and update conditions for two remnant parcels remaining in the PD north and south of the new G1A development area.
Direction to staff on impact fee amendments
Board directed staff to prepare recommended amendments to Hillsborough County consolidated impact fee assessment program ordinance and mobility fee program ordinance to address impact fee and mobility fee assessments for minor living area additions to existing residences.
Zoning Changes (7)
4104 Hollowtail Drive, Greater Carolwood, North Dale
Pedro Arces and Ana Lucia Pineda Arces
1st Street and 2nd Street, Sydney Highlands, Eastern rural Hillsborough County
Terry Benefield and Brenda Dorr
Hillcrest Avenue, Seffner Mango
Satya Prasad and Swaroop Parani Vadlamudi
West side of Fern Hill Drive, South of State Road 674
Not specified
Northwest corner of Pine Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Seffner Mango
MLK GS Two LLC
Lakeside Drive, East of Ramona Road and State Road 60, Brandon
Not specified
Northeast of intersection of Highview Road and MLK Boulevard, Seffner Mango
MLK GHS Properties
Development Activity (9)
Apollo Beach Condominiums
52-54 single-family attached condominium units with optional 2,500 sq ft commercial; 60 feet maximum height (increased from 50 feet); four floors over parking
University Square Mall Redevelopment - Northwest Block
367 multifamily units including apartments and carriage houses; two future outparcels for retail/restaurant/office; major transit stop to be completed by 12/31/2027
Fern Hill Drive Development
Option 1: 53 single-family detached homes with accessory RV/boat/trailer storage; Option 2: Art studio with public RV/boat/trailer storage; 10.69 acres
MLK Grocery Store
Grocery store on 4.1 acres; rezoned from CN to CG with restrictions; part of larger block revitalization
MLK/Highview Mixed-Use Development
304 multifamily units and 27,000 sq ft of commercial space on 14.99 acres; commercial fronting MLK Boulevard; utilizes infill density bonus; improvements to Highview Road including 10-foot lanes and sidewalks
Lakeside Drive Fourplex
Single-story fourplex on 0.9 acres; maximum 4 attached units
Berry Bay 3 CDD
Community Development District encompassing approximately 506 acres
Berry Bay CDD Expansion
Expansion adding 32.2 acres to existing CDD for total of 506 acres
Watershed South CDD Expansion
Expansion adding 69.4 acres for total of 869.61 acres
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Developer seeking residential density bonus for infill development at MLK/Highview site indicates strong demand for multifamily housing along major corridors in Seffner Mango area.
Commercial Demand
Grocery store development at MLK and Pine Street is filling void left by elimination of grocery use at Mango Square redevelopment, indicating continued retail demand in Seffner Mango corridor.
Housing Demand
Apollo Beach condominium project replacing entitled 103-room hotel suggests residential demand outweighs hospitality demand in waterfront Apollo Beach market.
Infrastructure
Three community development districts totaling over 1,100 acres approved or expanded in Waimama and Waterset areas indicates significant residential development pipeline in South Hillsborough County.
Sentiment
Board expressed concern about impact fee burden on existing homeowners making minor additions, directing staff to develop relief measures for enclosed patios and similar improvements.
Commercial Demand
University Square Mall site continues phased redevelopment with 367 multifamily units and retail outparcels, indicating sustained mixed-use demand in USF corridor.