Zoning Hearing Master - 2025-12-15
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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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zoning Changes (9)
State Route 60, East County (west of James Redmond)
Todd Pressman for Navarro Produce
East Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard, Seffner (1,000 feet east of North Valrico Road)
Todd Pressman
7814 East Elm Street, Tampa (North of Downing Road)
Rulandono
South side of East US 92, approximately 400 feet west of North Kingsway Road, Seffner
Robert Martin for Farmer Enterprises
West side of Benjamin Road, Town and Country area
Melva Rodriguez
Mosaic Hopewell Site, East County rural area
Cammie Corrick for TECO/Mosaic
East of Carlton Fields, Riverview/Balm on SR 672
Cammie Corbett
7814 East Elm Street, Tampa (East Lake Orient Park)
Syed Ali
State Road 39, south of Paul Buchman Highway
Chris McNeal for Raghava Momaneni and Sridevi Parvatnani
Development Activity (12)
Navarro Produce Agriculture Trucking Facility
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
4.45 acres; up to 145,381 square feet of nonresidential uses allowed under Light Industrial future land use
Furniture Refinishing and Repair Shop
0.34 acres; furniture refinishing, repair, upholstery including boat furniture
Farmer Enterprises Commercial Development
1.03 acres; existing office with storage, three commercial semi trucks; goal to build commercial building for painting distribution business
Vehicle Open Storage Facility
0.68 acres; open storage for trucks, trailers, vehicles; up to 22,215 square feet allowed
TECO Solar/Energy Facility on Mosaic Hopewell Site
1,620 acres total rezoning; TECO to lease approximately 500 acres of upland for solar or energy uses
Shell Gas Station Expansion/Relocation
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
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
10 units in 5 duplex buildings on 0.91 acres; individually owned duplexes
I-4/I-75 Industrial Development
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
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
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.