Board of County Commissioners, January 20, 2026
Denies Future land use amendment at 13400 Pine Street, Largo (FLU2509) - DENIED, 4-2
What happened
The Board denied (4-2) case FLU2509, Bel Air Development Group's future land use map amendment from residential urban to residential medium on 18.43 acres at 13400 Pine Street in unincorporated Largo, a former construction-debris landfill, citing density incompatibility and lack…
- Jurisdiction
- Pinellas County, FL
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Decisions
- 19 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Denied, 4-2
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearings5200 62nd Avenue
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 19
Renaming of Bayside Bridge to Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
Resolution supporting the renaming of Bayside Bridge as the Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge honoring Robert Dillinger and Bernard McCabe; appropriate signage to be installed and communicated to FDOT. Passed unanimously.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Board denied (4-2) case FLU2509, Bel Air Development Group's future land use map amendment from residential urban to residential medium on 18.43 acres at 13400 Pine Street in unincorporated Largo, a former construction-debris landfill, citing density incompatibility and lack…
Key Decisions (19)
Renaming of Bayside Bridge to Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
Land Development Code amendment for chapter 177 compliance (LDR2501)
Tree ordinance amendment - homestead exemption for trees under 24 inches
Tree permitting and landscaping code amendments (LDR2502 and chapter 58 article 19)
TreeBank Fund fee schedule resolution
Historic landmark designation at 1334 Riverside Avenue, Anclote (DES2501)
Recovery residences reasonable accommodation ordinance (LDR2503) - first reading
Future land use amendment at 5200 62nd Avenue North, Lealman (FLU2511)
Rezoning at 5200 62nd Avenue North, Lealman (0N2509)
Future land use amendment at 13400 Pine Street, Largo (FLU2509) - DENIED
Vacate public utility easements at 405 58th Avenue North, Magnolia Park
Increased solid waste tipping fee FY2026
Tourist development plan ordinance amendment
TDC capital projects funding program guidelines revision
Penny for Pinellas affordable housing funding for 204-unit apartments, St. Petersburg
Boyd Centers permanent supportive housing - second amendment
MSTU project funding guidelines resolution
MSTU for Whispering Souls African American Cemetery
St. Pete Clearwater International Airport parking garage grant
Zoning Changes (2)
Development Activity (5)
Heritage Oaks affordable housing (referenced)
Residential
Bel Air Development multifamily project at 13400 Pine Street
Residential
GalenCare employment site at 5200 62nd Avenue North
Commercial
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Commissioners repeatedly cited acute housing shortage for beach-area workers (sheriff,…
Infrastructure
The 13400 Pine Street site is a former construction-and-debris landfill…
Sentiment
Strong neighborhood opposition to higher-density development in the Ridgecrest/Largo area…
Who Spoke (33)
On the record: the chair, 3 commissioners, 4 staff members, 2 applicants, 2 applicant's representatives, and 15 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 2 of 3 land-use forecasts on this agenda.
This season: 2 of 2 (100%) forecasts called in this county.
Case No plan amendment
Case No plan amendment
5200 62nd Avenue rezone
13400 Pine Street rezone
4000 58th Avenue subdivision
City of Clearwater Ordinance No annexation
City of Safety Harbor Ordinance No annexation
More land-use items (3)
3 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
- City of Safety Harbor Ordinance No annexationCase 25-2038ANo vote recorded
- City of Safety Harbor Ordinance No annexationCase 25-2039ANo vote recorded
- Ordinance amending Section 118-32 of the Pinellas County Code relating to the Tourist……Case 25-1880ANo vote recorded
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