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Hillsborough County Meetings

Zoning Hearing Master - 2025-12-15

2h 32m21,663 words
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Decisions
9
Zoning Changes
7
Market Signals
12
Developments

Meeting Summary

The Zoning Hearing Master conducted hearings on multiple applications, with the most significant being approval recommendations for a 60-lot single family subdivision in Riverview (PD 25-1245), a 500-acre solar/energy use rezoning from PD to agricultural mining in East County (RZ 26-0124), and a commercial rezoning from CG to CI in Seffner along MLK Boulevard (RZ 25-1281). One application for furniture refinishing/boat upholstery at 7814 East Elm Street received an inconsistent finding from Planning Commission staff due to compatibility concerns with adjacent residential uses.

Key Decisions (13)

Deferred

Continuance of PD Rezoning 25-0May

Applicant Colin Rice of Oldra Lundy law firm requested continuance to February 23, 2026 ZHM hearing to work through traffic components that will result in a smaller scale project.

Conditions: Continued to 02/23/2026 ZHM hearing at 6PM
Approved

Remanded PD Application 25-0500 for Agriculture Trucking Business on State Route 60

Rezoning from AS-1 to PD for Navarro Produce family agriculture trucking business. Uses include one residential unit, truck dispatch office, warehouse, and open storage of nine commercial and nine domestic vehicles. Site is 9.67 acres with proposed 0.021 FAR. Remanded by Board of County Commissioners for SMU-6 category instead of OC-20.

Conditions: Subject to approval of CPA 25-01; Type A buffer variations approved in lieu of Type C where requested
Approved

Standard Rezoning 25-1281 from CG to CI in Seffner on MLK Boulevard

Rezoning of two parcels totaling 4.45 acres from CG to CI (Commercial Intensive) on East Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard, approximately 1,000 feet east of North Valrico Road intersection. Site is surrounded by radio tower complex, open storage trucking, and manufacturing uses. Applicant: Todd Pressman representing property owner.

Conditions: Subject to approval of CPA 25-31
Other

Standard Rezoning 25-1320 from RSC-6 to CGR for Furniture Repair at 7814 East Elm Street

Rezoning from RSC-6 to CG with restrictions for furniture refinishing, repair, upholstery including boat furniture on 0.34 acres. Applicant: Rulandono. Development Services found approvable but Planning Commission staff found inconsistent due to incompatibility with adjacent single family residential to the south and lack of access to major roadway.

Conditions: Six foot high fence along southern boundary; uses limited to furniture refinishing, repair, upholstery
Approved

Standard Rezoning 25-1418 from Split Zone to CG at US 92 in Seffner

Rezoning of 1.03 acres from split zoning of AS-C-1 and CG to unified CG zoning on South side of East US 92, approximately 400 feet west of North Kingsway Road. Site has existing office used for storage with three commercial semi trucks. Applicant: Robert Martin representing Farmer Enterprises.

Approved

Standard Rezoning 26-0037 from AI to M on Benjamin Road

Rezoning of 0.68 acres from AI (Agriculture) to M (Manufacturing) for open storage of vehicles. Located on west side of Benjamin Road, approximately half mile southeast of Waters Avenue and Veterans Expressway intersection, under two miles from Tampa International Airport. Applicant: Melva Rodriguez.

Approved

Standard Rezoning 26-0124 - Mosaic Hopewell Site from PD to AM

Rezoning of approximately 1,620 acres from PD 82-0223 to AM (Agricultural Mining) to allow TECO to use approximately 500 acres of upland for solar or other energy related uses. Site is in rural area surrounded by agricultural mining uses. Applicant: TECO, represented by Cammie Corrick of Hill Ward and Henderson. Property owned by Mosaic.

Conditions: Companion PRS to pull property out of PD; full environmental compliance review at site development
Approved

Major Modification 25-0586 to PD 92-0099 at Van Dyke and Lakeshore Roads

Modification to increase intensity from 0.04 FAR to 0.25 FAR, expand uses to include car wash and limited CN retail, increase height from 25 to 50 feet, enlarge building envelope, reduce setbacks. Site has existing Shell gas station that may be impacted by future county roundabout project on Van Dyke Road. Applicant: Ray Petrus, represented by Elizabeth Rodriguez.

Conditions: Subject to proposed conditions; corridor preservation for future Van Dyke Road widening
Approved

PD Rezoning 25-1245 for 60-Lot Single Family Subdivision in Riverview/Balm

Rezoning of approximately 20 acres from AR and RSC-2 to PD for 60 single family detached lots (80 allowed). Minimum lot width 40 feet, 4,000 square foot lots. Primary access on Balm Road (SR 672) with cross connections to adjacent developments. Includes 2.09 acres wetland preservation. Applicant: Cammie Corbett of Hill Ward and Henderson.

Conditions: Subject to conditions proposed by Development Services
Approved

PD Rezoning 25-1338 for 10-Unit Duplex Development at 7814 East Elm Street

Rezoning of 0.91 acres from RSC-6 to PD for 10 units in five duplex buildings in East Lake Orient Park. CMU-12 future land use allows 12 units per acre. Applicant: Syed Ali.

Conditions: Six foot vinyl fence around perimeter; sidewalk extension to intersection of 78th and Elm Street
Approved

Major Modification 24-1362 to PD 98-1269 near I-4/I-75 Interchange

Modification to increase gross floor area from 2,300 to 54,886 square feet and change uses to warehousing, open storage, mini warehousing, manufacturing, or BPO uses. Subject to 80 gross trips per day cap. Located approximately 200 feet southwest of I-75 and I-4 intersection. Applicant: Alex Shaler.

Conditions: 80 trips per day cap with 5 gross AM peak hour trips and 8 gross PM peak hour trips; 30 foot buffer with Type C screening along western and southwestern boundaries
Approved

Major Modification 25-1375 to PD 15-0694 on Boyette Road in Riverview

Modification to remove restriction on drive-throughs for eating establishments on 3.07 acres at southeast corner of Boyette Road and Newell Valley Loop. Drive-through order boxes must be at least 200 feet from any platted residential lot. Creates new Pod A-1 limited to 18,000 square feet. Applicant: Cammie Corbett of Hill Ward and Henderson.

Conditions: 20 foot buffer with enhanced Type B screening along southern boundary; 6 foot tall evergreen plantings with 75% opacity; 6 foot PVC fence; row of evergreen shade trees 10 feet tall spaced 20 feet apart; 25 foot setback from north and west boundaries; no southbound left-in movement at west entrance
Approved

PD Rezoning 25-1245 for Open Storage on State Road 39

Rezoning of 9.59 acres from AR and A to PD for open storage (excluding junk vehicles) and passive agriculture. Open storage limited to eastern 4.79 acres with companion CPA 25-24 to Light Industrial. Located on State Road 39 south of Paul Buchman Highway. 40 foot Type C buffer with 8 foot opaque fence. Applicant: Raghava Momaneni and Sridevi Parvatnani, represented by Chris McNeal of McNeal Engineering.

Conditions: Subject to approval of CPA 25-24; 96 foot PDNE preservation along SR 39; 30 foot scenic corridor; 40 foot Type C buffer with 8 foot opaque PVC or wood fence; temporary cross access stub to adjacent parcel to north until DOT right-of-way acquisition

Zoning Changes (9)

AS-1PD (with SMU-6 future land use)9.67 acres
Approved

State Route 60, East County (west of James Redmond)

Todd Pressman for Navarro Produce

CGCI4.45 acres
Approved

East Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard, Seffner (1,000 feet east of North Valrico Road)

Todd Pressman

RSC-6CG (restricted)0.34 acres
Tabled

7814 East Elm Street, Tampa (North of Downing Road)

Rulandono

AS-C-1 and CG (split)CG1.03 acres
Approved

South side of East US 92, approximately 400 feet west of North Kingsway Road, Seffner

Robert Martin for Farmer Enterprises

AIM0.68 acres
Approved

West side of Benjamin Road, Town and Country area

Melva Rodriguez

PD 82-0223AM1,620 acres
Approved

Mosaic Hopewell Site, East County rural area

Cammie Corrick for TECO/Mosaic

AR and RSC-2PD20 acres
Approved

East of Carlton Fields, Riverview/Balm on SR 672

Cammie Corbett

RSC-6PD0.91 acres
Approved

7814 East Elm Street, Tampa (East Lake Orient Park)

Syed Ali

AR and APD9.59 acres
Approved

State Road 39, south of Paul Buchman Highway

Chris McNeal for Raghava Momaneni and Sridevi Parvatnani

Development Activity (12)

Navarro Produce Agriculture Trucking Facility

Developer: Navarro Produce (family business)Location: State Route 60, East County (west of James Redmond)Type: IndustrialStatus: Under Review

9.67 acres; one residential unit, truck dispatch office, warehouse, open storage for 9 commercial vehicles and 9 domestic vehicles; 0.021 FAR proposed

Commercial Intensive Rezoning

Developer: Todd Pressman (representative)Location: East Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard, Seffner (1,000 feet east of North Valrico Road)Type: CommercialStatus: Under Review

4.45 acres; up to 145,381 square feet of nonresidential uses allowed under Light Industrial future land use

Furniture Refinishing and Repair Shop

Developer: Rulandono (applicant)Location: 7814 East Elm Street, Tampa (North of Downing Road)Type: CommercialStatus: Under Review

0.34 acres; furniture refinishing, repair, upholstery including boat furniture

Farmer Enterprises Commercial Development

Developer: Farmer EnterprisesLocation: South side of East US 92, approximately 400 feet west of North Kingsway Road, SeffnerType: CommercialStatus: Under Review

1.03 acres; existing office with storage, three commercial semi trucks; goal to build commercial building for painting distribution business

Vehicle Open Storage Facility

Developer: Melva Rodriguez (applicant)Location: West side of Benjamin Road, Town and Country areaType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

0.68 acres; open storage for trucks, trailers, vehicles; up to 22,215 square feet allowed

TECO Solar/Energy Facility on Mosaic Hopewell Site

Developer: TECO (lessee), Mosaic (property owner)Location: East County rural area (Mosaic Hopewell site)Type: IndustrialStatus: Approved

1,620 acres total rezoning; TECO to lease approximately 500 acres of upland for solar or energy uses

Shell Gas Station Expansion/Relocation

Developer: Ray PetrusLocation: Southeast corner of Van Dyke Road and Lakeshore Road, LutzType: CommercialStatus: Under Review

Existing Shell gas station; proposed expansion to 0.25 FAR, up to 50 feet height; may include car wash and limited retail; potential relocation due to county roundabout project

Carlton Fields East Single Family Subdivision

Developer: Cammie Corbett (representative)Location: East of Carlton Fields development, South of South Fork East, Riverview/Balm area on SR 672Type: ResidentialStatus: Approved

60 single family lots on approximately 20 acres; 40 foot minimum lot width; 4,000 square foot lots; 2.09 acres wetland preservation

East Elm Street Duplex Development

Developer: Syed AliLocation: 7814 East Elm Street, Tampa (East Lake Orient Park)Type: ResidentialStatus: Approved

10 units in 5 duplex buildings on 0.91 acres; individually owned duplexes

I-4/I-75 Industrial Development

Developer: Alex Shaler (representative)Location: 200 feet southwest of I-75 and I-4 intersectionType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Up to 54,886 square feet; warehousing, open storage, mini warehousing, manufacturing, or BPO uses; 0.5 FAR; 80 trips per day cap

Boyette Road Commercial with Drive-Through

Developer: Cammie Corbett (representative)Location: Southeast corner of Boyette Road and Newell Valley Loop, RiverviewType: CommercialStatus: Approved

3.07 acres; Pod A-1 limited to 18,000 square feet; eating establishments with drive-through now permitted

State Road 39 Open Storage Facility

Developer: Raghava Momaneni and Sridevi ParvatnaniLocation: State Road 39, south of Paul Buchman Highway (Plant City area)Type: IndustrialStatus: Approved

9.59 acres total; 4.79 acres for open storage of RV, boat, equipment, trucks; minority woman-owned small business

Market Signals (7)

Infrastructure

Van Dyke Road widening project with two roundabouts is in 60% design phase, prompting commercial property owners to seek zoning flexibility for potential relocation or redevelopment.

Commercial Demand

DOT Tampa Bay Regional Freight findings of 2025 indicate shortage of truck parking approximately 45 minutes outside Tampa, driving demand for open storage facilities along freight corridors.

Commercial Demand

Multiple applications for open storage, warehousing, and truck-related uses along State Road 39 and I-4/I-75 corridors indicate strong demand for logistics and distribution facilities.

Housing Demand

Continued residential development pressure in Riverview/Balm area with 60-lot single family subdivision and duplex developments receiving approval.

Infrastructure

State Road 39 identified as SIS corridor and part of Tampa Bay Regional Transport Network with CSX rail spur, supporting industrial development in Plant City area.

Other

TECO pursuing 500-acre solar/energy facility lease on Mosaic mining lands in East County, indicating utility-scale renewable energy development in rural areas.

Sentiment

Seffner Mango Community Plan opposition to commercial development east of State Road 579 in rural areas, though Planning Commission staff found proposed CI zoning consistent with existing development pattern.