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Zoning Hearing Master - 2026-04-27

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Decisions
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Zoning Changes
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Market Signals
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Developments

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)

Approved

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.

Conditions: Restrictions to limit allowable uses in CN district and utilize residential building style
Approved

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.

Conditions: Shared access facility required unless administrative variance approved at site development
Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Conditions: 25-foot building setbacks with 5-foot type A buffer along north and east boundaries; TECO easement provides separation on west
Approved

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.

Conditions: Restricted uses include car wash, major/minor vehicle repair, adult uses, drive-through services, bus terminals, gas stations, bars and taverns; enhanced 20-foot buffer with type B screening along southern property boundary
Approved

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.

Conditions: Sidewalk required along project frontage; signal warrant analysis required at project access at time of site subdivision
Approved

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.

Conditions: Buffering and screening along south side per code
Approved

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.

Conditions: Transportation conditions modified for phasing requirements; design exceptions approved
Approved

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.

Conditions: Variation approved for 5-foot sidewalk within 20-foot northern buffer; minimum 10-foot uninterrupted buffer area for plantings; cross-access to north parcels maintained
Approved

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.

Conditions: Hours of operation restrictions; enhanced screening; no drive-throughs; certain BPO uses restricted
Approved

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.

Conditions: Strict compliance with DRI 242 development order; 347-acre conservation easement south of Alafia River; visual management program with 18 monitoring viewpoints; North Archie Creek reroute; future land use map amendment within 60 days of permit approval
Approved

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.

Conditions: Maximum 80 daycare children and 50 elementary school students; parking accommodated through existing spaces and CDD amenity area

Zoning Changes (12)

RSC6CNR
Approved

East MLK Boulevard, East Lake-Orient Park (two parcels)

TSP Companies (David Wright)

ASC1MR (Manufacturing Restricted)2.3 acres
Approved

6106 Hartford St.

Johnson Pope (Ryan Manassi)

BPOCGJust over one acre
Approved

East of Waters Ave. and Manhattan intersection

Gardner Brewer Hudson (Alex Shaler)

PD 05-1783 and RSC2MHPD (RV Resort)15.6 acres
Approved

Sims Rd., Gibsonton

TSP Companies (Todd Pressman)

PD00-0533PD (Mixed-Use)2.3 acres
Approved

South 78th Street at Causeway Blvd., Palm River Progress Village

Todd Pressman

PD 18-0296PD (School Expansion)42.84 acres
Approved

5585 E County Line Rd.

HAL (Isabel Albert)

CNPD (Townhomes)0.514 acres
Approved

5602 E Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.

Rock Solid Construction and Development (Akoi Morgan)

AR, PD 250371PD (Residential)648.8 acres plus 13.1 acres added
Approved

Waimama Village area

Hillward and Henderson (Cammie Corbett)

PD20-0102 and RDC12PD (Mixed-Use)2.25 acres
Approved

South of MLK Blvd., west of Lemon Ave., Seffner

Trenum Law (Ann Pollock)

PD00-0047PD (Medical Office)2.53 acres
Approved

Southwest corner of Walker Rd. and US 301

Forward Planning and Design (Justina Gale)

AIM PD, RSC6MHPD (Phosphogypsum Stack)1,412.4 acres
Approved

North of US 41 and Riverview Dr., Riverview

Mosaic Company

PD00-0047PD (School/Daycare)Part of 459-acre PD
Approved

Rivercrest PD Pod M, Sims Rd., Riverview

Hillward and Henderson (Cammie Corbett)

Development Activity (12)

East Lake-Orient Park Commercial Development

Developer: TSP CompaniesLocation: East MLK Boulevard, East Lake-Orient ParkType: CommercialStatus: Approved

Two parcels rezoned from RSC6 to Commercial Neighborhood Restricted for low intensity neighborhood-serving commercial and office uses

Hartford Street Industrial Development

Developer: Johnson Pope (applicant representative)Location: 6106 Hartford St.Type: IndustrialStatus: Approved

2.3 acres for truck parking, manufacturing, open storage and warehousing uses

Waters Avenue Commercial Development

Developer: Gardner Brewer Hudson (applicant representative)Location: East of Waters Ave. and Manhattan intersectionType: CommercialStatus: Approved

Just over one acre rezoned from BPO to Commercial General

Gibsonton RV Resort

Developer: TSP CompaniesLocation: Sims Rd., Gibsonton (via TECO easement access)Type: ResidentialStatus: Approved

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

Developer: Todd Pressman (applicant representative)Location: South 78th Street, approximately 230 feet north of 24th Avenue South intersection, Palm River Progress VillageType: Mixed-UseStatus: Approved

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

Developer: Private school operatorLocation: 5585 E County Line Rd.Type: OtherStatus: Approved

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

Developer: Rock Solid Construction and DevelopmentLocation: 5602 E Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., East Lake-Orient ParkType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

Six townhome units in two triplex buildings on 0.514 acres; 30-foot maximum height

Council Growers Residential Development

Developer: Hillward and Henderson (applicant representative)Location: Waimama Village area, Saffold Rd. to Berry Grove Blvd.Type: ResidentialStatus: Approved

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

Developer: Trenum Law (applicant representative)Location: South of Martin Luther King Blvd., west of Lemon Ave., SeffnerType: Mixed-UseStatus: Approved

2.25 acres with 16 multifamily units at 9 units/acre and 3,500 sq ft business professional office

Walker Road Medical Office

Developer: Forward Planning and Design (applicant representative)Location: Southwest corner of Walker Rd. and US Highway 301, ThonotosassaType: CommercialStatus: Approved

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

Developer: Mosaic CompanyLocation: North of US 41 and Riverview Dr. intersection, RiverviewType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

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

Developer: Riverview Montessori SchoolLocation: Rivercrest PD, Sims Rd., RiverviewType: OtherStatus: Approved

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.