Zoning Hearing Master - 2026-04-27
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Meeting Summary
The April 27, 2026 Zoning Hearing Master hearing approved all nine applications on the agenda, including a major modification for Mosaic Company's phosphogypsum stack extension at their Riverview facility (PD 26-0436), adding approximately 127 acres to allow 16 additional years of gypsum storage. Other approvals included standard rezonings for commercial and manufacturing uses, a 74-space RV resort in Gibsonton (PD 25-1061), and a school expansion at 5585 E County Line Rd. (MM 26-0215) increasing enrollment from 650 to 1,100 students.
Key Decisions (12)
Rezoning at East Lake-Orient Park (RSC6 to CNR)
Standard rezoning 26-0310 approved for two parcels from RSC6 to Commercial Neighborhood Restricted along East MLK Boulevard. Applicant TSP Companies proposed restrictions to limit allowable uses and utilize residential building style. Staff found request approvable due to surrounding zoning pattern.
Rezoning at 6106 Hartford St. (ASC1 to Manufacturing Restricted)
Standard rezoning 26-0541 approved for 2.3 acres from ASC1 to Manufacturing Restricted for truck parking, manufacturing, open storage and warehousing uses. Applicant represented by Ryan Manassi of Johnson Pope. Opposition from Susan Swift representing Fight Equine Holdings LLC (horse stable to north) requested CI zoning or 50-foot buffer instead.
Rezoning at Waters Ave. and Manhattan (BPO to CG)
Standard rezoning 26-0609 approved for just over one acre from Business Professional Office to Commercial General. Property located east of Waters Ave. and Manhattan intersection. Applicant Alex Shaler of Gardner Brewer Hudson. Surrounding area already developed with commercial uses.
RV Resort PD at Sims Rd. Gibsonton
PD 25-1061 approved for 15.6 acres allowing 74-space upscale luxury RV resort with amenities including clubhouse, pool, pickleball, exercise facility, dog park, and business center. Applicant Todd Pressman of TSP Companies. Current approval was for 36 single family homes. Transportation report showed reduction of 508 trips per day.
Mixed-Use Development at Causeway Blvd. and 78th St.
Major modification 25-1415 approved for 2.3 acres allowing 25 residential multifamily units, 5,000 square feet of commercial general, and 100 square foot leasing office. Applicant Todd Pressman. Removes existing car wash use that abutted residential. Located in Palm River Progress Village area.
School Expansion at 5585 E County Line Rd.
Major modification 26-0215 approved for 42.84 acre site to increase school enrollment from 650 to 1,100 students (250 childcare, 375 elementary, 200 middle, 275 high school) and building area from 125,000 to 135,000 square feet. Eliminates former ALF use on Parcel B. Opposition from Samuel Berkman (DOT traffic study reviewer) regarding pedestrian facilities.
Townhomes PD at 5602 E Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
PD 26-0328 approved for 0.514 acres allowing six townhome units (two triplex buildings) in East Lake-Orient Park. Applicant Akoi Morgan representing Rock Solid Construction and Development. Rezoning from CN to PD. Maximum building height 30 feet.
Council Growers PD Expansion in Waimama
PD 26-0349 approved adding 13.1 acres to existing 648.8 acre planned development for single family and townhome development. Applicant Cammie Corbett of Hillward and Henderson. No changes to previously approved density. Includes new north-south collector road connecting Saffold Rd. to Berry Grove Blvd. extension with roundabout.
Mixed-Use PD at Lemon Ave. and MLK Blvd. Seffner
PD 26-0431 approved for 2.25 acres allowing 16 multifamily units and 3,500 square feet of business professional office. Applicant Ann Pollock of Trenum Law. Companion PRS removes portion from adjacent Aldi PD to allow proper density calculation.
Office Development at Walker Rd. and US 301
Major modification 26-0432 approved for 2.53 acres allowing 17,650 square feet of business professional office including up to 10,000 square feet of medical office clinic. Applicant Justina Gale of Forward Planning and Design. Maximum building height 20 feet with 26-foot entry feature.
Mosaic Phosphogypsum Stack Extension at Riverview
PD 26-0436 approved for 1,412.4 acres rezoning to allow westward extension of existing phosphogypsum stack for 16 additional years of storage. Applicant Mosaic Company represented by Vanette Godelia of Stearns Weaver Miller. Adds 127 acres to PD boundary including 50 acres of Bird and Sunken Islands. Includes 178.5 acres of new land disturbance and impacts 29.5 acres of wetlands. Opposition from Teresa Corden and Rex Huggins citing environmental concerns.
Riverview Montessori School Expansion at Rivercrest
Major modification 26-0441 approved for Pod M within 459-acre Rivercrest PD to add private elementary school use with up to 50 students while maintaining 80 daycare children (130 total). Applicant Cammie Corbett of Hillward and Henderson. No building footprint expansion proposed.
Zoning Changes (12)
East MLK Boulevard, East Lake-Orient Park (two parcels)
TSP Companies (David Wright)
6106 Hartford St.
Johnson Pope (Ryan Manassi)
East of Waters Ave. and Manhattan intersection
Gardner Brewer Hudson (Alex Shaler)
Sims Rd., Gibsonton
TSP Companies (Todd Pressman)
South 78th Street at Causeway Blvd., Palm River Progress Village
Todd Pressman
5585 E County Line Rd.
HAL (Isabel Albert)
5602 E Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Rock Solid Construction and Development (Akoi Morgan)
Waimama Village area
Hillward and Henderson (Cammie Corbett)
South of MLK Blvd., west of Lemon Ave., Seffner
Trenum Law (Ann Pollock)
Southwest corner of Walker Rd. and US 301
Forward Planning and Design (Justina Gale)
North of US 41 and Riverview Dr., Riverview
Mosaic Company
Rivercrest PD Pod M, Sims Rd., Riverview
Hillward and Henderson (Cammie Corbett)
Development Activity (12)
East Lake-Orient Park Commercial Development
Two parcels rezoned from RSC6 to Commercial Neighborhood Restricted for low intensity neighborhood-serving commercial and office uses
Hartford Street Industrial Development
2.3 acres for truck parking, manufacturing, open storage and warehousing uses
Waters Avenue Commercial Development
Just over one acre rezoned from BPO to Commercial General
Gibsonton RV Resort
74-space upscale luxury RV resort on 15.6 acres with clubhouse, pool, pickleball, exercise facility, dog park, business center; replaces approved 36 single family homes
Causeway Mixed-Use Development
2.3 acres with 25 multifamily units, 5,000 sq ft commercial general, 100 sq ft leasing office; removes existing car wash use
County Line Road School Expansion
42.84 acre campus expansion from 650 to 1,100 students; building area increase from 125,000 to 135,000 sq ft; eliminates ALF use
MLK Boulevard Townhomes
Six townhome units in two triplex buildings on 0.514 acres; 30-foot maximum height
Council Growers Residential Development
648.8 acres plus 13.1 acres added; single family and townhome development with new north-south collector road and roundabout
Seffner Mixed-Use Development
2.25 acres with 16 multifamily units at 9 units/acre and 3,500 sq ft business professional office
Walker Road Medical Office
2.53 acres with 17,650 sq ft business professional office including up to 10,000 sq ft medical office clinic; 20-foot building height with 26-foot entry feature
Mosaic East Stack Extension
1,412.4 acre PD for phosphogypsum stack extension; 178.5 acres new disturbance; 275-foot temporary height, 250-foot final settled height; 16 years additional storage capacity
Riverview Montessori School Expansion
Addition of elementary school use with 50 students to existing daycare with 80 children; no building expansion
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Multiple residential projects approved including townhomes, multifamily, and RV resort uses, indicating continued demand for diverse housing types in Hillsborough County.
Commercial Demand
Several commercial and mixed-use projects approved along major corridors (MLK Blvd., Waters Ave., US 301) suggest sustained demand for neighborhood-serving retail and office space.
Infrastructure
Large-scale infrastructure investment by Mosaic Company ($185M+ referenced for Piney Point remediation) and school expansion projects indicate significant capital deployment in the region.
Sentiment
Community support expressed for Mosaic operations from Progress Village residents and employees, with opposition focused on environmental concerns rather than economic impact.
Housing Demand
East Lake-Orient Park and Palm River Progress Village community plans emphasize need for affordable housing and diverse housing options, driving approval of infill residential projects.
Commercial Demand
Industrial land designated as light industrial continues to be activated for manufacturing and warehousing uses, supporting county economic development objectives for job-producing activities.