Board of County Commissioners - 2026-02-17
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Meeting Summary
The Board of County Commissioners meeting on February 17, 2026 focused primarily on ceremonial proclamations and administrative matters, with limited substantive land use decisions. The board unanimously approved a zoning change from RA (Residential Agriculture) to R2 (Single Family Residential) for a 0.50-acre portion of a 2.56-acre parcel at 620 County Road 1 in Palm Harbor, allowing construction of one single-family home. The board also approved countywide plan map amendments and updates to the mangrove trimming and preservation code to align with state statutes.
Key Decisions (5)
Countywide Plan Map Amendment at 2500 55th Avenue North
Amendment from multi-modal corridor to retail and services for 0.60 acres at 2500 55th Avenue North. Case number CW2601.
Countywide Plan Map Amendment at Keystone Road and Woodfield Boulevard
Amendment from public, semi-public, and preservation to residential rural and preservation for 4.02 acres at the southwest corner of Keystone Road and Woodfield Boulevard. Case number CW2602.
Land Development Code Amendment for Recovery Residences
Adoption of ordinance amending Pinellas County land development code chapter 138 zoning related to definitions and process for review of reasonable accommodation requests for certified recovery residences pursuant to Florida statute section 397.487. Case number LDR2503.
Rezoning at 620 County Road 1 in Palm Harbor
Zoning change from RA (Residential Agriculture) to R2 (Single Family Residential) on approximately 0.50-acre portion of a 2.56-acre parcel at 620 County Road 1 in Palm Harbor. Applicant: Mabani LLC. Proposed use is one single-family home with access from Wexford Lane. LPA recommended approval 7-0. Case number ZON2506.
Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Code Update
Update to Pinellas County code chapter 58, environment, article 16, mangrove trimming and preservation to align with current Florida statutes and shift appeals from Board of Adjustment to special magistrate.
Zoning Changes (1)
620 County Road 1, Palm Harbor
Mabani LLC
Development Activity (5)
Single Family Home at 620 County Road 1
One single-family home on 0.50-acre portion of 2.56-acre parcel. R2 zoning allows 7,500 square foot minimum lot size, 35-foot maximum building height. Property is 87 feet wide by 1,283 feet deep.
Fairfield Avenue Apartments
264 units workforce housing with 99-year land lease. Affordable housing restricted at 40%, 60%, and 80% AMI levels. County contributed $12,400,000 from penny for Pinellas.
OLEA Workforce Housing
Affordable workforce housing at 40%, 60%, and 80% AMI levels. Located behind existing market-rate apartments surrounded by residential community.
Condominium and Rental Project in Treasure Island
New condominium complex and rental project. Groundbreaking held.
Florida Cancer Specialist Facility
New Florida cancer specialist facility. Grand opening held February 12.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
County is actively funding affordable and workforce housing projects with penny for Pinellas funds, indicating strong policy support for affordable housing development.
Infrastructure
East Lake Road corridor improvements are progressing with bridge designs, intersection improvements, and signal timing optimization planned for implementation by April, indicating infrastructure investment in north county growth areas.
Sentiment
Neighborhood opposition to higher-density infill development on narrow lots suggests community resistance to intensification in established single-family areas.
Housing Demand
Previous application for 10-unit subdivision on the 620 County Road 1 property was withdrawn after LPA denial, indicating regulatory barriers to small-lot infill development.