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Planning staffer Krista Kelly told council the privately initiated small‑scale amendment would permit residential development at higher density than the current public/semi‑public designation. \"If the change were approved, up to 360 dwelling units could be considered,\" Kelly said, and staff concluded the change is consistent with multiple comprehensive‑plan policies that support locating multifamily residential near activity centers and multimodal corridors.

Multiple nearby residents spoke at the public hearing raising concerns about traffic, one‑way access, emergency response and the prospect of increased congestion during school drop‑off and pick‑up times. Resident Anna Rollerson said the existing single in/out access already creates long drop‑off queues with the adjacent Patel schools. Martha Moore and others asked whether Rollerson Ranch Road could be widened to four lanes; FDOT staff and the applicant said FDOT had signaled it will not allow a new connection from Raulerson/Ralston Ranch Road to Fowler Avenue and that the off‑ramp alignment limits some access changes.

The applicant’s transportation engineer, Basit Ali, provided a preliminary trip‑generation estimate using Institute of Transportation Engineers methodology and said a 360‑unit multifamily project would generate about 40 AM and 140 PM peak‑hour trips. The applicant group said it would work with FDOT and the community on traffic mitigations; the applicant’s representative also said the owner previously studied a trade‑college use but found it not financially viable after conducting a feasibility study.

Council discussion referenced both planning consistency and resident concerns. City Attorney Shoshone advised council on the evidentiary standard for plan amendments and noted that denials must be supported by substantial competent evidence demonstrating a conflict with the comprehensive plan. After debate, council approved the ordinance on second reading by voice vote.

What it allows: The Residential‑18 designation permits higher‑density residential such as multifamily; staff also noted the site could generate a reduced nonresidential square‑footage allowance compared with current public/semi‑public designation. Additional approvals — rezoning and site plan review — are required before development begins.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Temple Terrace City Council Meeting 3-18-25","oneSentenceSummary","The City of Temple Terrace adopted Ordinance 1580 on March 28 to change the future land use of approximately 20.1 acres at 10851 Rollerson (Ralston) Ranch Road from public/semi‑public to Residential‑18.","taxTitle","City of Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, Florida","taxId",70992,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119576,"Council approves conditional use for Florida College at 501 Bullard Parkway",543,3518000,4061000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711640-090296def76f9e8962ee5e3a981f5605&start=3518&end=4061","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711640-090296def76f9e8962ee5e3a981f5605/thumbnail_3518000.jpg","/articles/6119576/Florida/Council-approves-conditional-use-for-Florida-College-at-501-Bullard-Parkway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119576-6fbaf70afbdd18412e1dcb2bb71e3ed0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916956&Signature=k2BPi8xvn6-6Ju4tIrKd~fspROCSOMfSlQIDcbZpPRQVjRdp0xmKT9t8Y619JoD0j2Zb-DtMK8SLvSXzulL51e5FdNznMjBXAZEfD0~e7iBlPEGsQ0MSieeDUY35-9Tdnxg2lISLr~zut65ZJd4BN8UL10Ulw9L3niFb5v6l5E925kpAgrALcwQlbeG2t1oJiwdakl08TfUI2mv3wzUS1ReAQAe3PDokZp6V5ccFO3tsqJ6aDRGH3ynx61e2rnInsR-V7QUx-crI7NNjxBokmmojxOByTF~A71MPEuhyOdSyyExoTstZfGE5YepxHE38sNNfXBR88ZkyETjR3ELxxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Temple Terrace City Council on March 28 approved a conditional use application (CU24-03) that will formally allow Florida College to operate at 501 Bullard Parkway.

Planner Malik (staff) presented the 0.9-acre parcel, noting the site’s existing parking layout and proposed interior renovations that include classrooms, labs, offices and restroom upgrades as well as ADA accessibility changes. \"The work for the site included interior renovation,\" Malik said, adding the applicant will relocate disabled parking and add an ADA ramp.

Cammy Corbett, attorney for the applicant, told council Florida College has owned the property since February 2004 and has operated it as a college. \"They've owned the property since 02/2004 and it's been in continual use as a college or a university all of that time,\" Corbett said. The applicant said the renovation will lower the building’s student capacity compared with prior operations.

Council took the public hearing and then voted to approve the resolution authorizing the conditional use; council members noted the action brings the property into formal compliance. The resolution requires the project to follow the approved site plan and standard regulations. No amendments to the proposal were adopted at the hearing.

Context: The zoning remains R-10 (single family) but the conditional use permits a college/university use on the parcel; any future exterior or operational changes beyond the approved site plan would be subject to city review.","The City of Temple Terrace City Council approved a conditional use (CU24-03) to allow Florida College to use 501 Bullard Parkway as a college/university site; the college has occupied the building since 2004 and plans interior renovations and ADA upgrades.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119581,"Temple Terrace approves $9.49 million FDOT state assistance agreement for paving",274,3016000,3290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711640-090296def76f9e8962ee5e3a981f5605&start=3016&end=3290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711640-090296def76f9e8962ee5e3a981f5605/thumbnail_3016000.jpg","/articles/6119581/Florida/Temple-Terrace-approves-949-million-FDOT-state-assistance-agreement-for-paving","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119581-e01131ef84487b47129d5e51f3f2526b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916956&Signature=ofggRLPNnrwvskubNOIeX55t9I9HzEX99TOBVkCwVOFfX8uOOXYsVpy9v5nJXBgAg0xXmnGd1sKazQ9cFtIAVcgWy9B-WkdrV5YxLj5tP6EQHrIKhVzacP5VApW5ldHMYg5uMGgXdyHkj8HB3r9BkuHZ5Y-iuI68RrE5hKOqEFF6ml3x-O-dv97wB1LLja~nTYabzZHjy6ZQMW1DF1kVUswiPrzZKb8bzx9PYTU6I~Uc95~qufXln6X-ZZP65PBophIQP1ZczlXPcxe8XDzKJ9M9I1FgnslEDyQBatMNRyi0WVEykxKTO8hWCnmQ-Ynj2r9J8c6W2ERyy7tjXD33zA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Temple Terrace City Council on March 28 approved a tri‑party state financial assistance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and Hillsborough County that will direct roughly $9.49 million to Temple Terrace road paving projects.

City Manager Carlos Beaia told council the funds derive from a regional disbursement of surtax proceeds the legislature ordered returned to local communities; the package covers 10 city paving projects. \"In our case, it's 10 projects for paving,\" Beaia said, explaining the agreement is one method to return surtax dollars to the area. Hillsborough County is scheduled to finalize its portion in April.

FDOT staff said the state must encumber its portion before the fiscal-year rollover. \"The fiscal year will change over on July 1. Therefore, we need to encumber the funds before July 1,\" FDOT representative Billy Schmidt told council; he added the agreement term is presently set to 06/30/2030 and can be extended if necessary. Under the arrangement the city performs projects and submits reimbursement requests to the state once work is complete.

Council approved the resolution by voice vote. The agreement authorizes reimbursement-based disbursements for specified, city-owned road projects; city staff said there is no current time limit for completing the work though the agreement includes an initial 2030 end date that may be extended.","Council approved a tri‑party state financial assistance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and Hillsborough County that will provide about $9.49 million to City of Temple Terrace paving projects; FDOT said funds must be encumbered by July 1 and the agreement runs through June 30, 2030 (extendable).",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119585,"Temple Terrace approves VHB task order for Brentwood Drive stormwater design",449,2548000,2997000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711640-090296def76f9e8962ee5e3a981f5605&start=2548&end=2997","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711640-090296def76f9e8962ee5e3a981f5605/thumbnail_2548000.jpg","/articles/6119585/Florida/Temple-Terrace-approves-VHB-task-order-for-Brentwood-Drive-stormwater-design","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119585-b1ee8cca0d54111d62785e09fea23660/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916956&Signature=RqIDCc8-kA1NqYSitie7LaUGJ0BfjrKfE2rv0eqipqhtEUlfyIB4dTLJaM276Xx02jGLlxjfsBj4opzmrv6Enn1mWfumotZcdous-3vr2vatTmmCPNobMgSrfhGhFg679p1xnMW8UlEFEEplypoz2ZDBjgZqEUMR103CikdjQz7oFXPhvTCb3JkO6il6leuM6lWs1OhaqEHwdWHiGjtrPzhb2eXSrXeFuqko4ehktAzvs17Otu09klNCs7qW9hDO2O02WyXawtOFTLQnLkmifA8sUGbDffhWyvoJ-ZctZ6-~VB6Zi4os4CfMPW9arv8YUkB-RBjZQA-zP6wcK~~~gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Temple Terrace City Council on March 28 approved a task work order to VHB for design of stormwater improvements on Brentwood Drive between Pinehurst and Riverhills.

\"Staff is recommending that city council approve a design task for VHB for the Brentwood Drive stormwater improvement project,\" City Engineer Brian McCarthy told council, showing contour maps and resident-provided photos indicating stormwater overtopping curbs and flowing around homes at 503 and 505 Brentwood Avenue. McCarthy said the proposed scope includes survey, design, construction plans, bidding assistance and construction administration.

The design work was budgeted in fiscal year 2025 at $75,000; the task work order approved by council is for approximately $76,006, about $1,600 over the estimate. McCarthy said construction was preliminarily estimated at about $750,000 and that design should be completed by the end of calendar year 2025, with construction bidding in early 2026 and completion possibly later in 2026 depending on contractor schedules.

Councilmember questions focused on whether the drainage patterns had changed and whether the design would avoid transferring problems upstream or downstream; McCarthy said the design firm would analyze and avoid causing additional problems and that construction dollars are included in the city’s five-year plan for the next fiscal year. The council approved the task work order by voice vote; the motion carried.

Context and next steps: VHB will proceed with survey and design work; staff said the design will evaluate whether additional inlets or apron redesigns are needed at the 503–505 properties and will coordinate improvements with the city's stormwater plan prior to construction.","City Council approved a design task work order to VHB (VHB, Inc.) for the Brentwood Drive stormwater improvements on March 28; the design contract is $76,006, with construction budgeted at about $750,000.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119591,"Residents urge Temple Terrace to stop fluoridating drinking water",447,1668000,2115000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711640-090296def76f9e8962ee5e3a981f5605&start=1668&end=2115","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711640-090296def76f9e8962ee5e3a981f5605/thumbnail_1668000.jpg","/articles/6119591/Florida/Residents-urge-Temple-Terrace-to-stop-fluoridating-drinking-water","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119591-ad69510baf371f8413faf0d588af826d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916956&Signature=SMx8zheR1bmZgimQ~MRezxW47Jtjc8CwdmzOJPIVzUeNgllwUamzVgxC-A64nR5FliQ9kkhOQCA7cTMrReC3H30aQ6S0Yp00lf9WmIUyNdJ-3c5~mugsQ-bXDAVPyDZKcO6zT3cZgt~j9VU~tQlsgQi~24hGApRwXSJfwrhb5RcPGyE8LWsvgXJBk48cd51bMceRH2WQxTNOkPpRbDoJMFHkYWCPpZd6mEcxVjdt9iaG-YiCDccj~MMkNdxZrpXmHyhA8hPWE7zkkzqwCDyqbQuRR7swB2fSX4y863SgaBUg-1qmB7KWlQJ9w-ybZsy03HhJ~53MRtSJ4Pf0H07OTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents and local health professionals addressed the City of Temple Terrace City Council on March 28 asking the city to stop adding fluoride — specifically hydrofluorosilicic acid — to the municipal drinking water.

Speakers said they were motivated by recent guidance from Florida’s surgeon general and court rulings. \"People should be able to choose if they want to have fluoride or not,\" said Paul Hodgkins, a Hillsborough County resident, urging the city to halt fluoridation. Nurse practitioner Pat Metcalfe told the council the chemical in the water system \"is classified as a drug and a neurotoxin,\" and said she had safety-data sheets and warnings she believes the public should review. Elise Curry, representing the Hillsborough Republican Executive Committee, cited guidance from the Florida surgeon general and a federal court order in the Northern District of California as part of the rationale for stopping fluoridation. Debbie Potts, a former Hillsborough County teacher, said recent research and a federal judge’s finding about developmental risk to children justified removing fluoride now.

Why it matters: speakers framed the issue as a local decision about a public-health treatment that they say carries developmental and cumulative risks for children and pregnant people. Several invoked Florida statute 381.026 (patient bill of rights / informed consent) and guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, saying that if fluoride is a drug it should require informed consent.

Council discussion did not produce a vote. Several council members said they wanted more information and suggested waiting for action at the state legislature before changing city policy. \"If the state looks like it's gonna pass\" legislation, one councilmember said, the council could defer; another councilmember said the council could hold a local hearing with experts if members request it. No formal staff direction or ordinance was approved at the meeting.

Context and next steps: Speakers repeatedly requested local action to remove fluoride now; council members expressed differing views on whether to wait for the legislature. The City Manager and other council members noted bills at the state level and suggested following that process but left open the option of a local informational hearing. No change to city water treatment was recorded during the meeting.","Multiple residents and local health professionals urged the City of Temple Terrace City Council on March 28 to remove hydrofluorosilicic acid from the municipal water supply, citing state guidance, court rulings and medical studies; the council did not vote and members recommended monitoring pending state action.","actionData","errors"]

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