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Hillsborough County BOCC Land Use Meeting - February 10, 2026

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And to the Republic for which it stands.

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One nation under God, indivisible with liberty.

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And just as far all gracious heavenly father, I come to you again.

2:14

Thanking you for this day, thanking you for all of our employees, our applicants who have submitted an application that will we discuss your business to stay in your holy name I pray.

2:25

Amen.

2:29

Thank you, Commissioner Myers.

2:30

Uh, before I pass things over to Mr.

2:32

Grady to read the change of the agenda.

2:34

Just want to mention that uh Commissioner Miller will be uh participating virtually this morning.

2:39

I believe her her daughter is uh is sick and it's home from school.

2:42

So with that, uh Mr.

2:44

Grady want to review the change of the agenda.

2:46

Good morning, Commissioners.

2:47

Uh Brian Grady, Hillsmore County Development Services.

2:49

In addition to the published withdrawals continuance and his remands remands on page three and four of the agenda.

2:54

We do have two changes to the agenda.

2:56

The first is on page five, item B2, Major Mont application 25-1081.

3:02

This application this application has been withdrawn by the applicant.

3:05

The second changes on page three of the agenda item A6 PRS 26-0177.

3:10

Staff is requesting this item and be continued in the March 10th, 2026, 40 County Commission's meeting at 9 a.m.

3:16

That's all the changes to the agenda.

3:17

Move change it, second.

3:24

Yes.

3:30

Motion carries seven and zero.

3:32

Okay, before I have a motion with a consent agenda, need to provide an opportunity uh for anyone that wishes to speak to item B6.

3:39

Would anyone like to speak to B6?

3:42

Uh seeing none, can we have a motion for the consent agenda?

3:45

Consent second motion, Commissioner Cohen, second Commissioner Willstall.

3:48

Uh please record your vote.

3:52

Yes.

3:59

Okay, so anyone here for a B item.

4:00

Your application's been approved.

4:02

Uh this time if you're uh planning on testifying today, would you please stand raise your right hand so the clerk can swear you in.

4:17

Do you swear our affirm that the testimony you're about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

4:24

Thank you.

4:26

Okay, Mr.

4:27

Grady want to introduce our first uh vacation item.

4:31

C one vacation item vacation petition 24-0007.

4:35

Uh real estate service will present this item.

4:45

Good morning, Commissioners.

4:47

Victoria Rosenbecker for the record with facilities management and real estate services.

4:52

Item C1 today is vacate ID V24-0007.

5:00

This is a petition by Standard Building Solutions Inc., Madison Montgomery, Tamiami, LLC, and Building Materials Manufacturing LLC to vacate a portion of both platted and deeded public right of way known as Idaho Avenue.

5:14

The right-of-way consists of approximately 2.07 acres and is located east of South 50th Street and north of Madison Avenue and Greater Palm River.

5:25

The subject right of way was originally created by the Platte of South Tampa Villa Sites as recorded in Plat Book 6, page 58, and was later expanded through two deeds conveyed to the county in the 1960s.

5:39

The petitioners have submitted this request to unite the parcels for improved functionality.

5:45

Reviewing departments, agencies, and utility providers have raised no objections to this request.

5:51

As a note, the South Tampa Villa Sites Plat created in 1911, originally reserved ownership of the streets to the Tampa Bay Land Company, which has since dissolved.

6:03

County staff is relying upon application of Florida statutes 177.085 for providing sufficient proof that the petitioners are the underlying fee simple title owners of the platted portion of the vacate area.

6:19

The petitioners have agreed to indemnify, defend, and hold the county harmless should the application of this statute for proof of underlining ownership be incorrect, which is provided for in their supplemental indemnification letter, which is included in the backup.

6:34

Thank you for your consideration, and I can answer any questions that you may have.

6:42

Seeing none, community motion approval.

6:44

Second.

6:44

Motion Commissioner Myers, second Commissioner Wolsto, please record your vote on C1.

6:50

Yes.

6:54

Motion carries seven and zero.

6:56

Okay.

6:57

C2.

7:00

Commissioners, the next sign of agenda item E1, uh PRS application 26 or 171.

7:06

This is a request for a modification of portion of a PD that's on the north side of Midason Avenue between 78th Street and 60 and 50th Street in Palm River.

7:17

Uh the request is to modify the site development plan to allow for open storage in an area which was previously not from did not permit open storage.

7:24

Open storage is permitted within the PD.

7:26

Uh staff is recommending approval and we're revealed for any questions.

7:29

Thank you.

7:30

This is a public hearing.

7:32

Anyone like to speak to this item?

7:34

See none.

7:35

Can we have a motion?

7:36

So moved.

7:37

Second.

7:38

Motion, Commissioner Wolstool, second, Commissioner Myers.

7:40

Please record your vote on C2.

7:44

Yes.

7:47

Motion carry seven and zero.

7:49

C three.

7:54

Commissioner, the next agenda item is item E2 is PRS application 26-0308.

8:00

Uh this serves a request for a minor modification of plan development that's uh located uh west of Lagoon Shorts Boulevard, uh on the west west of Westlake Drive and south of State Road 674.

8:11

Commissioners, they're modifying the request of the modified condition regarding uh provision of transit facilities to uh clarify and allow for uh provision of the statutes and those those uh facilities in accordance with the uh the requirements of the land of element code that does allow for uh waivers of those requirements if uh approved uh supported by HART.

8:33

It also specifies uh the distances within where those facilities will be required from the from the property if if is determined those facilities are required.

8:42

Uh staff is recommending approval and we'll go for any questions.

8:44

Thank you.

8:46

Um did we skip an item?

8:50

No.

8:50

Are we on E2?

8:52

Yeah, we just had one C item in the item.

8:54

I'm sorry.

8:55

Yeah, no problem.

8:56

All right, please continue.

8:59

Good morning, Cami Corbett with the law firm of Hill Ward and Henderson representing the applicant.

9:03

This language just allows us the flexibility should there not be bus service in the area or modified bus service in the area to have the flexibility to work with Hart on what facilities to provide.

9:13

There is an existing bus stop there.

9:15

Um, and I'm happy to answer any questions should you have any.

9:17

Okay.

9:18

Uh the applicant here or any proponent testimony.

9:21

I'm almost done.

9:22

Any opponent testimony?

9:24

Um motion.

9:26

Move to approve.

9:27

Motion, Commissioner Myers.

9:29

Send Commissioner Cohen, please record your vote.

9:31

Mr.

9:31

Chair.

9:31

Oh, I'm sorry, Mr.

9:32

Commissioner Mostel.

9:33

I just wanted to point out to the board for information at our last hard board meeting after a COA.

9:39

We had to make the difficult decision that there was just no support in the Waymama area, about 15 riders per day, and we had to take back that level of service that was there to more justify this motion.

9:51

I'll be supporting it.

9:52

Thank you.

9:55

Okay, we have a motion and a second.

9:57

Please record your vote.

10:00

Yes.

10:03

Motion carried seven and zero.

10:06

Okay.

10:07

Mr.

10:07

Grady.

10:09

The next item is agenda item F1 rezoning standard 25-1320.

10:15

This is a request to rezone a point three-four acre parcel that's located on the on the north side of Downing Street.

10:21

Uh basically west of west of uh Dover Road and east of Gallagher Road.

10:29

Uh the request is to rezone from uh to from RFC six to commercial general with restrictions or restrictions or putting use restrictions on it, uh limiting limiting limiting the development uh to uh furniture upholstery repair uh including uh furniture.

10:45

They're also committing to providing a six-foot fence along the southern boundary along Downing Street to provide for additional uh screening for residents to the south of the property.

10:55

Uh staff is recommending approval based on the existing uh zoning development pattern in the OC20 plan category that uh the parcel has.

11:03

Um hearing officer also recommended approval, but uh planning planning commission did find this thing inconsistent with the plan.

11:09

Uh we're built for any questions.

11:10

Thank you.

11:11

Uh is the applicant here.

11:17

Good morning.

11:18

Good morning.

11:19

Ruilondono and the representative, the owners.

11:23

Is this board have some question about this?

11:29

Did you have a we we we may have questions, but it was is there anything that you'd want to present before then?

11:36

Uh the more important after the first hearing presentation that I want to have in consideration is to clarify that the boats got to be all the furniture got to be taken carried out from the marine or the boat uh dock to the workshop.

12:00

This is no intensive use for this area.

12:04

We are surrounding some properties that are with commercial uses right now, all from the north from the north side of Downing Street.

12:15

You see some current uses.

12:19

They have you see from Downing Street to the north.

12:24

That is the future land use is uh office commercial 20.

12:30

All that uses are commercial.

12:33

From the south size is the future land use is residential areas.

12:39

Um use that this one the we are proposing is a restaurant or refurnishing for the boat upstairs up to it.

12:51

And is this uh no heavy industrial is no heavy work on there?

12:59

They have some picture that you can see.

13:02

The boats got to be on place.

13:04

The boat got to be on the site that is located on the marine or the house from the owner for the boats.

13:13

The owner for the business only got to carry out the furniture, bring to the board shop and do the reformishing.

13:25

You have any question?

13:27

Not at this time, ma'am.

13:29

Thank you so much.

13:30

Thank you.

13:32

Uh this time anyone in support of the application.

13:36

Anyone in opposition?

13:39

Planning commission.

13:41

Thank you, Melissa Linehardt Planning Commission staff.

13:43

The subject property is located within the office commercial 20 future land use category.

13:48

The site is in the rural area, and the subject property is not located within the limits of a community plan.

13:54

Future land use section policy 3.1.3 requires that all new development be compatible with the surrounding area.

14:01

There is a CSX railway to the north of the site with Dr.

14:05

Martin Luther King Jr.

14:06

Boulevard to the north of the railway.

14:09

There are single family residential uses directly south of the site across Downing Street.

14:14

To the west, there is a public quasi public parcel owned by the county, as well as additional single family residential to the east.

14:26

The proposed um rezoning for commercial general restricted does not meet the intent of this objective as the operating characteristics of a funeral furniture refurnishing and repair and commercial both up postery use would be too intensive of a use in such a close proximity to the single family residential located to the south of the site.

14:46

Additionally, future land use section 4.8.1 states that high-intensity non-residential development shall be located external to emerging and established residential neighborhoods and accessed on accessed on arterial and collector roadways.

15:00

While the site is not in a residential future land use category, the site is adjacent to residential categories.

15:06

It's also within a residential community and can only be accessed through a local roadway that is within a residential future land use category.

15:13

Based upon those considerations, planning commission staff finds the proposed rezoning inconsistent with the unincorporated Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan.

15:21

Thank you.

15:22

Thank you.

15:24

The Hearing Master considered the request to rezone an approximately 0.34 acre parcel located on the north side of Downing Street, approximately 1,300 feet west of the Dover Road Downing Street intersection from RSC 6 to commercial general restricted with proposed restrictions limiting the use of the property to a furniture refinishing repair and uphold street business and requiring a six-foot high fence along the southern property line along Downing Street.

15:56

Development Services finds the rezoning request approvable with these restrictions.

16:02

The zoning hearing master concluded that the subject application with restrictions on a relatively small lot is on a relatively small lot, and the limitation of the property to a single commercial use and provision for a six-foot tall opaque fence along Downing Street will minimize the impacts of the use on the residential uses on Downing Street and the zoning hearing master recommended approval of the rezoning.

16:34

Okay.

16:34

Do you have any questions or comments?

16:36

If not, can we have a motion?

16:38

Move approval.

16:40

Second.

16:40

Motion to approve Commissioner Walstool, second Commissioner Cohen.

16:43

Uh please record your vote on F1.

16:47

Yes.

16:49

Motion carried seven to zero.

16:51

F two.

16:53

Next item Commissioner's agenda item F2 is major modification 25-1375.

16:59

The request is to modify a three-acre portion of a plan of element that's located on the south side of Boyd Road between McMullen Road and Balm Review Road.

17:08

Uh Commissioner's Appen is requesting to modify the commercial portion of the PD to modify the layout and location of access points and add an additional use that was previously prohibited, which is restaurant through drive-thru.

17:21

They have it has committed to a 200 foot step back from property lines of the platted townhomes, and also uh provided for an additional screening and additional landscape screening along the common boundary between the commercial and the residential staff has found this approval subject conditions.

17:37

Planning commission found it consistent with the plan and the hearing officer also recommended approval where we have any questions.

17:42

Thank you.

17:46

Morning.

17:47

Good morning, Cami Corbett with the law firm of Hill Ward and Henderson.

17:50

I don't really have anything to add.

17:51

The only reason why this item is not on the consent agenda is because it's on a failing roadway segment.

17:56

We still have that rule in place, and that's the only reason why it's not on consent.

18:01

Um we did receive a couple of calls, one from the CDD just asking about the request, and they did not have any objections from any of their members, and then another property owner who thought that adding a drive-thru here would be a good use.

18:13

So I'm here to answer any questions.

18:14

Should you have any?

18:16

Thank you.

18:17

Anyone here in support the application?

18:19

Anyone in opposition?

18:21

Planning commission.

18:24

Subject property is located within the residential four future land use category.

18:28

The site is in the urban service area, and the subject property is located within the limits of the Riverview Community Plan as well as the South Shore Area Wide Systems Plan.

18:37

Future land use section objective 4.4 and future land use section policy 4.4.1 require new development to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

18:46

In this case, the surrounding land use pattern is comprised mostly of light commercial uses to the north and east and residential uses to the south and west.

18:54

With the mitigation measures proposed in place, including the 20-foot buffer and type B screening on the southern boundary of the site, and the condition that any call box associated with the drive-through eating establishment will be at least 200 feet away from a residential property.

19:09

The request can be seen as compatible with the policies related to neighborhood and community development.

19:14

Future land use section objective 4.7 outlines the policies associated with commercial locational criteria.

19:21

As outlined in future land use section policy 4.7.2, at least 75% of the subject property is not located within the 1,000 feet of a as required of an intersection of roadways, both functionally classified as a collector or arterial.

19:39

However, the same the following policy outlines that non-residential uses and residential categories can be considered if they meet certain criteria.

19:47

One of these criteria applies to the neighborhood serving commercial uses that are integrated and connected as part of a larger mixed use development of at least 10 acres in size.

20:00

Is the proposed major modification areas within a larger mixed-use plan development that is greater than 10 acres?

20:03

This policy applies to the site.

20:05

The site is connected to Pod B with the adjacent commercial uses via access points and sidewalk, and therefore the request meets this criteria and the commercial locational criteria policies.

20:16

Based upon those considerations, Planning Commission staff finds the proposed modification consistent with the unincorporated Hillsboro County comprehensive plan, subject to the conditions proposed by development services.

20:27

Thank you.

20:28

Thank you, Hearing Master.

20:30

The zoning hearing master considered the application to modify the retail component of an approved PD located on the south side of Boya Road, approximately 1600 feet west of the Boyette Road, McMullen Road intersection in the Riverview area.

20:46

Excuse me.

20:47

The subject request will allow for drive-through eating establishment within a limited area of this retail parcel.

20:57

The request is conditioned such that a drive-thru call box must be located a minimum of 200 feet from the closest residentially platted lot.

21:09

The ZHM found that the proposed zoning condition regarding the call box meets the intent of the LDC's drive-through call box requirement that call boxes be located a minimum of 200 feet away from residential zoning.

21:25

The intent is to create a substantial separation from residential uses and call boxes.

21:45

Okay, I don't see anyone in the queue.

21:46

Um approval.

21:49

Second.

21:50

Motion Commissioner Walsh will sign Commissioner Collin on F2.

21:53

Please call your vote.

21:55

Yes.

21:58

Motion carried seven and zero.

22:01

Okay.

22:01

F three.

22:02

Commissioner's next item F3 rezoning standard 26-0037.

22:06

This is a request to rezone a point six six acre parcel that's okay in the town and country area on the west side of Benjamin Road between Waters and Sly Avenue.

22:15

The request is a resonant from AI to M manufactured zoning district.

22:19

Uh it's a light industrial plan category.

22:22

We are finding an approvable uh planning commission found and consistent in the area.

22:26

Also recommended approval.

22:28

We're available for any questions.

22:29

Thank you.

22:30

Applicant here.

22:38

Good morning.

22:39

Good morning.

22:39

My name is Melville Rodriguez.

22:41

I did the application.

22:42

Um do you have any questions?

22:46

Or do you want me to we don't have any questions at this time?

22:52

Is there anything that you'd like to present to us?

22:54

At this moment, it's just that uh they just gonna go ahead and change it because their requirements is to park trucks there.

23:02

So that's the why they need to change the rezoning, basically.

23:05

That would be it.

23:07

There's no more.

23:08

Okay.

23:09

Just be available if anyone should have questions as here from staff.

23:13

All right, thank you.

23:14

Uh anyone in support of the application.

23:17

Anyone in opposition?

23:19

Planning commission.

23:21

The subject property is located within the light industrial future land use category.

23:25

The site is in the urban service area, and the subject property is located within the limits of the town and country community plan.

23:33

The area surrounding the subject site is currently developed with higher intensity commercial and industrial uses with minimal residential uses.

23:40

The commercial uses nearby include a gas station, tire shop, car rental, and repair, as well as open storage of commercial vehicles.

23:47

The majority of residential uses in the area are located west across the Veterans Expressway.

23:53

The site is surrounded by more intensive future land use categories of office commercial 20, research corporate park, and urban mixed use 20.

24:02

Future land use section policy 3.1.3 requires all new development to be compatible with the surrounding area.

24:08

Given the current development pattern that can consists mainly of higher intensity commercial and industrial uses, the proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area and neighborhood character.

24:18

Therefore, the rezoning request is consistent with the aforementioned policy direction.

24:23

The light industrial future land use category allows for the consideration of agricultural processing, manufacturing, storage of materials, wholesaling, and office uses.

24:33

The light industrial future land use category also has a maximum floor area ratio of 0.75.

24:40

With 0.68 acres, the subject site can be considered for up to 22,215 square feet.

24:46

The proposed rezoning is consistent with the uses allowed under the future land use category and is consistent with future land use section goal two and objective 2.1.

25:00

Based upon those considerations, planning commission staff finds the proposed rezoning consistent with the unincorporated Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan.

25:04

Thank you.

25:05

Hearing Master.

25:06

The zoning hearing master considered the application, which is a request to rezone an approximately 0.68 acre parcel located on the west side of Benjamin Road, approximately 1,300 feet south of the Waters Avenue and Benjamin Road intersection in the town and country area.

25:25

From agricultural industrial AI to M manufacturing zoning.

25:31

The zoning hearing master noted that the Benjamin Road corridor in the vicinity of the site is comprised of industrial and heavy commercial land uses and industrial zoning.

25:42

The applicant's intent is to use the property for the parking and storage of trucks and other vehicles.

25:48

Development services found the rezoning request approvable.

25:54

The zoning hearing master found that the proposed rezoning to industrial manufacturing, rather, is compatible with the surrounding industrial related land uses and zoning pattern along Benjamin Road, and the zoning hearing master concluded with a recommendation of approval.

26:15

Okay, I don't see one of the second.

26:18

Motion approved Commissioner Cohen.

26:24

Yes.

26:26

Motion carries seven to zero.

26:28

F4.

26:29

Commissioner for the next item is agenda item F4 Historic Landmark Designation Report for the Weimar Memorial Cemetery at 6012 and 614 at Adina Street in Waimama.

26:39

Uh calling Marshall Wood County staff will present this item.

26:44

Good morning.

26:46

Good morning.

26:47

Colleen Marshall Development Services.

26:50

I'm here to present the landmark designation briefing for Historic Waimama and Memorial Cemetery, summarizing the landmark designation report and analysis.

26:58

Report and analysis were completed by our consultants' heirs and community planning collaborative.

27:05

Cemeteries located at 6012 and 6014 Adina Street and Waimama.

27:11

Spans 4.75 acres and lies in historically African American neighborhood.

27:17

Cemetery also includes unimproved right-of-way between the folios as well.

27:23

Cemetery dates back to the early 1900s, appearing in plaits from 1907 and 1914, reflects segregation area burial traditions, and is deeply embedded in the social and spiritual fabric of the community.

27:38

Black cemeteries are cultural landscapes that reflect resilience and memories.

27:56

The site's sandy soils and natural vegetation are characteristic of rural African American cemeteries.

28:02

There's no formal landscaping in the spatial organization as organic.

28:15

These reflect community craftsmanship and cultural traditions, including veteran headstones.

28:22

Two ground penetrating radar surveys conducted in 2023 revealed numerous unmarked graves.

28:28

Silver crosses now mark these locations, ensuring they're recognized and respected.

28:43

Although the church contributes to the historical context of the cemetery, physical changes to the church building are not recommended for inclusion in the local landmark designation.

29:11

If the properties designated as a Hillsborough County Historic Landmark, designation protects the cemetery from disturbance, ensures stewardship of all graves, and honors the African American Heritage of IMAMA.

29:43

The proposed landmark must then also meet one or more of the remaining criteria listed on this slide and the next.

30:00

Cemetery also meets criteria eight, nine, ten, and eleven is shown.

30:07

The historic resources review board voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the Waiman Memorial Cemetery be designated a historic landmark.

30:16

Planning Commission reviewed the matter at its January 12th, 2026 public meeting, and found the proposed landmark designation consistent with the comprehensive plan.

30:24

Therefore, staff recommends approval the historic landmark designation of the my mama memorial cemetery.

30:31

All right, thank you.

30:32

Would anyone like to speak this item?

30:36

Seeing none, what's the pleasure of the board?

30:39

Move to second.

30:43

Okay, I get a motion to approve.

30:44

Um Commissioner Meyer signed Commissioner Cameron Cepeda.

30:48

Um Commissioner Miller, did you want to make a comment?

30:55

No.

30:56

I did not, sir.

30:57

I was gonna approve.

30:58

Okay, sorry.

31:00

Just commissioner cohen.

31:01

I have a quick question for staff.

31:03

Um, is there gonna be a marker?

31:07

Is that part of this?

31:09

The the um the church and cemetery have also um gone through the historic marker program to and they have been approved for a marker as well.

31:20

So okay, thank you.

31:22

Okay, we have a motion and a second.

31:23

Please record your vote.

31:26

Yes, motion carried seven and zero.

31:30

Okay, Mr.

31:31

Grady.

31:32

The next item related items G1A and G1B.

31:35

Uh, G1A is rezoning standard 26 dash year one two four.

31:39

Uh the app the the request is for uh rezoning of the 1620 uh plus or minus acre parcel uh from plan development to agricultural mining.

31:50

Uh the related staff is recommending approval.

31:54

Uh the PD is approved for mining activities and and basically uh agricultural mining uh it's consistent with the surrounding development pattern.

32:01

So staff is recommending approval, uh planning mission found consistent with the plan, and the hearing officer also recommended approval and we'll build for any questions.

32:08

Thank you.

32:14

Good morning, Cammy Corbett with the law firm of Hill Ward and Henderson.

32:16

I'm representing Tampa Electric in this application this morning.

32:20

They are planning to lease about 500 acres, but it must be uplands uh from Mosaic, who's the owner of the property, and this property is in a PD.

32:30

There's not really any reason that the reason for the PD so it really doesn't relate to the agricultural mining zoning district, so we thought it was appropriate to take it out and just make it consistent with the future land use category and standard zoning district, and the related item is just a PRS to remove it from the PD.

32:45

And I'm here to answer any questions if you have any.

32:48

All right, thank you.

32:49

Any proponent testimony?

32:51

Anyone in opposition?

32:54

Planning commission.

32:55

Thank you.

32:56

The subject property is located within the act of the case.

33:00

I'm so sorry.

33:02

I am still coming, so I'm not sure.

33:05

You have to come down to the microphone, ma'am.

33:07

Okay.

33:14

Hi, good morning, Commissioners.

33:15

Holly Jones.

33:16

I'm so sorry, this is the first time I've come, so I'm kind of ignorant on how it works.

33:20

Hi, Miss Cammy.

33:21

Sorry.

33:22

Um Ms.

33:24

Jones, uh, apologize.

33:26

Um did you receive a notice, a mail notice of this uh rezoning?

33:32

Yes.

33:33

Okay.

33:40

Miss Kaney said that they were just doing 500 acres.

33:42

Ma'am, this is a notice for the minor modification application.

33:47

And then there's more, right?

33:48

It doesn't it all coincide with same thing, you're right.

33:51

Yeah, yeah.

33:53

Okay.

33:56

Okay.

33:56

Thank you.

33:57

I just was trying to get some clarification, which is why my mom and I came here today on the 1600 acres and what because it doesn't really tell us what's going on.

34:06

And Miss Cami just said that it was 500 acres proposed for solar, I believe, correct?

34:12

So I guess our concern is our property line and our right-of-way butt up to all of that land in Mosaic.

34:19

So we were concerned about the wildlife and all the things coming onto our property and the three other people that own property that butt up to that acreage.

34:27

So I think we just came really for clarification on how much is going to be developed back there.

34:33

We had a hard time getting our property rezoned, and now all of us, you know, this is getting rezoned.

34:38

So I really just came for the clarification on how many acres is going to be solar panels, and what was the plan moving forward after the 500 acres since we live there.

34:48

So we were just when you're finished wildlife.

34:54

And we have wetlands that run through us, so I think that's why you know we've dealt with swift mud and stuff.

35:00

So I just really wanted to get some clarification on you know the what the what the plan is because we live there.

35:09

Thank you.

35:09

All right.

35:10

I don't know.

35:11

Thank you.

35:13

The applicant has opportunity to rebuttal and please address her questions.

35:19

Yes.

35:19

The uh the entire property, the entire folio is the 1600 acres.

35:24

It does have some wetlands in it.

35:26

Um our lease specifically with mosaics says that we will be leasing 500 acres of upland, so the solar will be on the upland.

35:34

But again, the clarification is there's agricultural mining uses, interim agricultural mining uses that are allowed in the PD today.

35:41

Because we're doing solar, that would be a new agricultural mining use.

35:45

So that's why we're just changing it from the PD and putting it into the agricultural mining standard zoning district.

35:51

So any use that's allowed in that district that will requires a conditional use like a solar farm has to go through another approval process at the time of development.

36:00

And so more details would come at that time.

36:03

Uh but for purposes of this rezoning, um, we are asking for the standard rezoning district for all of the property, and TICA will be leasing 500 upland acres of that property.

36:14

Okay, thank you.

36:15

And then I would just ask if the citizen has any additional questions if you would speak to her afterwards.

36:21

Absolutely.

36:22

Please.

36:22

Okay, planning commission.

36:24

Thank you.

36:25

The subject property is located within the agricultural mining one to 20 future land use category.

36:30

The site is in the rural area, and the subject property is not located within the limits of a community plan.

36:36

The agricultural mining future land use category is a rural land use category and is intended for long-term agricultural character, agricultural and mining productivity or other rural uses.

36:48

The site is also surrounded on all sides by the agricultural mining one to 20 future land use category, further supporting the compatibility of the agricultural mining zoning being requested.

36:58

Surrounding the site to the northwest and east, there is more agricultural land with vacant land to the north and west.

37:05

To the south of the site, there are multiple parcels of county-owned public/slash quasi public land.

37:11

To the west, there is a mining use that is owned by a mosaic, and to the east is also mining owned by a different owner, as well as a public communications tower.

37:19

I'm sorry, public communications and utility parcel owned by Tampa Electric.

37:24

Mining is already an established and prominent land use in the immediate area with mining uses existing to the west and east of the site.

37:30

The presence of these already existing mining activities demonstrate that this use is accepted and compatible use with the this port within this portion of the county.

37:40

Within the environmental and sustainability section and the one water chapter of the comprehensive plan, there are policies that relate to the subject site regard regarding the significant wildlife habitat, surface water resource protection area, and the wellhead resource protection area that is present on the site.

37:56

All of that policy direction is outlined in the staff report that is part of the backup collectively emphasize that any proposed development on the subject site must demonstrate full compliance with these policies.

38:06

A full compliance review will occur at the site development stage and will be monitored by Hillsborough County staff and other regulatory agencies.

38:14

Based upon those considerations, planning commission staff finds the proposed rezoning consistent with the unincorporated Hillsborough County comprehensive plan.

38:22

Thank you.

38:48

The request is to rezone from PD and AM to AM agricultural mining.

38:55

Tico is the applicant, and they are pursuing the feasibility of establishing an approximately 500-acre solar farm on the parcel.

39:05

The solar farm structures would be located on the parcels uplands.

39:09

Development services has found the rezoning request approvable.

39:13

The zoning hearing master noted that the surrounding area is comprised of an old phosphate mine, agricultural lands, environmental lands, and rural residential land uses.

39:22

A companion PRS, minor modification to plan development has been filed to amend the underlying PD zoning to account for the proposed carve out of the 1,620 acres from the 4,000 acre plan development.

39:39

The zoning hearing master found that the proposed rezoning, including the proposed solar farm, would be compatible with the surrounding land uses and the zoning hearing master recommended approval.

39:53

Okay, we'll uh defer the vote until after the PRS.

39:57

Um the applicant need to introduce this item.

40:01

Real quick, yes, the next item is G1B, PRS 26-0299.

40:05

Uh this is a related item to G1A and is indicated by the applicant.

40:17

Uh application for the rezoning to AM.

40:20

Uh staff is recommending approval.

40:22

We're open for any questions.

40:23

Thank you.

40:25

Applicant need to add anything.

40:27

No, okay.

40:28

Uh any proponent testimony.

40:31

Any opponent testimony.

40:36

Okay, seeing none, uh can we have a motion for both G1A and G1B?

40:41

Move to approve for G1A and B.

40:44

Motion, Commissioner Myers, and Commissioner uh Wolstall.

40:47

Uh please record your vote.

40:50

Yes.

40:57

Commissioner Wolfhouse.

41:09

Motion carry with seven and zero.

41:11

Okay.

41:11

Last item.

41:13

Commissioner's last item is uh I won the uh monthly status report on live local act development projects.

41:19

Uh since the this the status report last month, we did have one additional application filed as outlined in the report.

41:26

Uh we're voted for any questions.

41:27

Thank you.

41:28

Commissioner Wilson.

41:29

I was just pointing out to the board that they have completed their draft language for the suit and will be filed soon.

41:35

Thank you very much.

41:36

Okay, could you just have a motion to accept?

41:38

Move to receive the report.

41:39

Thank you.

41:40

Motion Commissioner Wolst will send Commissioner Myers, please record your vote.

41:47

Yes.

41:50

Motion carries seven and zero.

41:52

Okay.

41:53

With that, we're adjourned.

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Summary of Proceedings

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting - February 10, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners held a land use meeting on February 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the County Center. The meeting included a pledge of allegiance, invocation, approval of agenda changes, consent agenda, public hearings for right-of-way vacation, minor modifications, rezoning, historic landmark designation, and a staff report on Live Local Act projects. All votes were unanimous (7-0), with Commissioner Miller participating virtually due to a family illness.

Consent Calendar

  • Agenda Changes: Item B2 (MM 25-1081) was withdrawn by the applicant; item A6 (PRS 26-0177) was continued to March 10, 2026, per staff request. The changes were approved 7-0.
  • Consent Agenda (Items B1-B14): Approved without discussion or public comment. Items included major modifications, rezonings, plat dedications, bonds, and Mosaic annual reports.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item F1 (RZ-STD 25-1320): Planning Commission staff testified that the proposed rezoning to commercial general restricted (furniture refinishing/repair) was inconsistent with the comprehensive plan due to proximity to single-family residential and access via a local road. The Zoning Hearing Master recommended approval with restrictions.
  • Item G1A (RZ-STD 26-0124): A citizen, Holly Jones, expressed concerns about the impact of a proposed 500-acre solar farm on wildlife and adjacent property, seeking clarification on the scope of development. The applicant (Tampa Electric Company) clarified that the lease covers 500 upland acres and that further approvals (conditional use) would be required at the development stage.

Discussion Items

  • Item C1 (V24-0007): Public hearing to vacate 2.07 acres of platted and deeded right-of-way (Idaho Avenue) in Greater Palm River. No objections from reviewing agencies. Approved 7-0.
  • Item E1 (PRS 26-0171): Minor modification to a PD in Palm River to allow open storage in an area previously not permitted. Staff recommended approval. No public comment. Approved 7-0.
  • Item E2 (PRS 26-0308): Minor modification to a PD near Lagoon Shore Boulevard to clarify transit facility requirements and allow waivers supported by HART. The applicant noted flexibility for future bus service changes. Approved 7-0.
  • Item F1 (RZ-STD 25-1320): Rezone a 0.34-acre parcel from RSC-6 to CG(R) with restrictions (furniture upholstery/repair and a 6-foot fence). Despite Planning Commission inconsistency finding, the board approved 7-0 based on the ZHM recommendation.
  • Item F2 (MM 25-1375): Major modification to a PD on Boyette Road to allow a drive-through restaurant with a 200-foot setback from residential lots and enhanced screening. Planning Commission found it consistent with conditions. Approved 7-0.
  • Item F3 (RZ-STD 26-0037): Rezone a 0.66-acre parcel from AI to M (manufacturing) on Benjamin Road for truck parking. Planning Commission and ZHM found it compatible. Approved 7-0.
  • Item F4 (Historic Landmark Designation): Designation of Wimauma Memorial Cemetery (4.75 acres) as a historic landmark. The Historic Resources Review Board and Planning Commission recommended approval. No public comment. Approved 7-0.
  • Items G1A & G1B (RZ-STD 26-0124 & PRS 26-0299): Rezone 1,620 acres from PD to AM (agricultural mining) and remove parcels from the PD to allow a 500-acre solar farm by Tampa Electric Company. Planning Commission found it consistent. The citizen's concerns were addressed by the applicant. Approved 7-0.
  • Item I1 (Staff Report): Monthly status report on Live Local Act development projects. One new application filed. Commissioner Wilson noted draft language for a lawsuit will be filed soon. Report received 7-0.

Key Outcomes

  • All agenda items approved unanimously (7-0).
  • Consent calendar and all public hearings carried without opposition.
  • The Wimauma Memorial Cemetery was designated a historic landmark, protecting it from disturbance.
  • The Live Local Act status report was accepted for informational purposes.
  • Two items were continued or withdrawn per requests.

The meeting adjourned after the staff report.

Meeting Transcript

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