Zoning Hearing Master - 2025-11-17

Staff requested continuance of rezoning case 25-0500 to the December 15, 2025 ZHM hearing.

Applicant Todd Pressman requested continuance to January 26, 2026 to allow staff review of proposed reduced restrictions and conditions.

Request to rezone from AS-1 to CI-Restricted for motor vehicle repair, equipment maintenance, grading company, and dumpster container storage. Property is under code enforcement violation. Applicant proposed prohibiting crematoriums, convenience stores with gas, and recyclable materials recovery facilities. Development Services and Planning Commission found rezoning incompatible with surrounding residential area and not supportable.

Request to rezone 4.89 acres from CN to CGR for grocery store development. Applicant MLK GHS Two represented by Rebecca Kurt. Development Services and Planning Commission found request approvable with restrictions including trip caps, prohibited uses, and enhanced 20-foot buffer with masonry wall along northern residential boundary.

Request to rezone approximately 0.9 acres from RSC-6 to RMC-9 Restricted for a fourplex development. Located in State Road 60 Brandon Boulevard overlay district. Applicant Patricia Ortiz. Staff found approvable with restrictions limiting to maximum 4 attached single family dwelling units, single story development.

Request to rezone from RSC-9 and RSC-9 MH to RMC-9 for 3 multifamily units. Property under code enforcement citation. Applicant Todd Pressman. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable. Two neighbors spoke in support citing crime issues and desire for property improvement.

Request to rezone from existing PD and CG to new planned development for mixed-use project with maximum 304 multifamily units and 27,000 square feet commercial. Applicant represented by Michael Brooks. Includes density bonus request under comprehensive plan policy 4.9.6. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable with conditions including trip caps and enhanced buffering.

Request to modify PD 04-0979 to replace 103-unit hotel with 125 multifamily condos in 7-story structure, increasing height from 50 to 60 feet above required finished floor elevation. Applicant represented by Isabelle Albert and William Malloy. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable. Significant opposition from Apollo Beach residents citing incompatibility with 50-foot height policy in community plan.

Request to rezone 10.69 acres from AR to planned development with two options: Option 1 for 53 single family detached units with private RV/boat storage for residents; Option 2 for art studio with RV/boat storage for community. Applicant represented by Isabelle Albert and William Malloy. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable. Opposition from five residents citing flooding concerns, traffic congestion, and road conditions.

Request to modify existing PD to add single tenant professional office use to existing 20,567 square foot building previously approved for medical office. Applicant Linda Stewart representing owner. No modifications to building exterior, parking, or utilities proposed. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable.

Request to modify PD 24-0124 to increase from 71 units (57 townhomes, 14 duplexes) to 86 townhomes, reduce lot size from 1,750 to 1,700 square feet, narrow lot width from 25 to 20 feet, and increase height from 27.5 to 35 feet. Applicant represented by Addie Clark with Kimley Horn. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable with conditions.

Request to modify PD 08-0425 Area B to replace 179-room hotel and 4,000 square foot conference center with 125 multifamily units in 7-story structure. Applicant represented by Isabelle Albert. Includes waiver to two-for-one setback requirement and buffer variations. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable.

Request to rezone 1.1 acres from ASC-1 to planned development for small scale office commercial uses including business/medical office, health services, retail, personal services, and restaurant. Applicant Ann Pollock representing MSN Sunlake. Includes buffer variations and administrative variances for access spacing. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable.

Request to rezone 0.55 acres from CG and RSC-9 to planned development for up to 6,562 square feet of commercial general uses including car sales with indoor/outdoor showroom. Applicant represented by Isabelle Albert. Includes buffer variation to 15 feet with masonry wall and maximum height limited to 20 feet. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable.

Request to rezone 4.9 acres from RSC-6 to planned development for 10 single family attached townhome units. Applicant Bassam Demak represented by Dr. Kurdi. Site has 45% wetlands. Development Services and Planning Commission found approvable. Strong opposition from Forest Hills Neighborhood Association and multiple residents citing flooding concerns, incompatibility with single family neighborhood character, and wetland protection.