Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing – October 8, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing to consider several comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning requests, and the annual update to the Capital Improvements Schedule (CIS). Due to a scheduling conflict, Commissioner Hagen was absent, leaving five commissioners present. The board adopted the CIS schedule, continued two items by applicant request, approved a plan amendment and concurrent rezoning for a senior housing site, and rejected a small-scale density increase after a 4-1 vote.

Continuance Procedure

• Before each agenda item, the board offered applicants the opportunity to continue their case to a future hearing (December 10, 2026) because only five commissioners were seated. Two applicants (for A.4 and A.5) elected to continue; the applicant for A.6 chose to proceed.

Discussion Items

• FY 27-31 CIS Schedule of Projects (Ordinance Adoption) – Katrina Corcoran presented the annual update, noting 195 projects totaling over $4.45 billion. Projects were broken down by level-of-service priority: 43% ($1.9B) for future growth, 32% ($1.4B) for eliminating deficiencies, 23% ($1.1B) for maintaining LOS, and less than 1% for combined elimination/growth. Staff found the schedule consistent with the comprehensive plan. No public comment was offered. Motion by Commissioner Wansosica (likely Watson), second by Commissioner Corn. Vote passed 5-0.
• HC/CPA 26-10 & RZ MM 26-0800 (A.4 & A.5) – Planning commission staff presented a proposed map amendment on 24.22 acres from Agricultural-Rural-1/5 and Residential-1 to Residential-2, located southeast of Kingsway Road and Thonotosassa Road. The applicant, William Malloy, requested a continuance to December 10, 2026. The board voted 5-0 to continue both the plan amendment and the concurrent rezoning.
• HC/CPA 26-15 (A.6) – A small-scale plan amendment to change 0.26 acres at 1908 Front Street from Residential-4 to Residential-12 to allow up to three dwelling units. Planning commission staff found the amendment consistent with the comprehensive plan. The applicant, Rogelio Mirales, explained the request was for modest infill and noted any future development would require further approvals. No public comment was offered. Commissioner Watson expressed concern that approving a higher density could set a precedent for larger parcels in the area, despite the small size. Commissioner Cameron Cepeda supported approval, citing the parcel’s size and the ability to evaluate future requests individually. The motion to approve (by Cepeda, second by Cohen) failed 4-1. Commissioner Watson voted no, and because a 5-vote supermajority was required, the amendment was denied.
• HC/CPA 26-16 & RZ PD 26-0803 (A.7 & A.8) – A plan amendment to change 13.83 acres at 12401 North 22nd Street from Residential-20 to Residential-35, and a concurrent rezoning from PD and SPI-UC-2 to a new PD with two development options (a 260-bed ALF and up to 483 multifamily units). Planning commission staff and the zoning hearing master recommended approval, noting the site is surrounded by higher-density uses and is within the urban service area. The applicant, Cammy Corbett, stated the goal is to remove senior restrictions from existing apartments and potentially redevelop. No public comment was offered. Motion to approve by Commissioner Watson, second by Commissioner Cohen. Vote passed 5-0 for both the plan amendment and the rezoning.

Key Outcomes

• CIS Schedule Adopted – Ordinance approving the FY 27-31 Capital Improvements Schedule passed 5-0.
• HC/CPA 26-10 & RZ MM 26-0800 Continued – Both items continued to December 10, 2026, by unanimous vote.
• HC/CPA 26-15 Denied – The request to rezone 0.26 acres to Residential-12 failed 4-1; the board cited the need for a fifth vote and concerns about future precedent.
• HC/CPA 26-16 Approved – Map amendment to Residential-35 passed 5-0.
• RZ PD 26-0803 Approved – Concurrent rezoning for a planned development at the same site passed 5-0.