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Bridal Grady introduced the item and said staff recommended approval. The rezoning was also recommended by Planning Commission staff and the zoning hearing master, who found the request compatible with the Residential 1 future land‑use category and the surrounding low‑density, large‑lot residential pattern.

Property owner Holly Boyer said the intention is to split the parcel down the middle to create a 2.5‑acre lot to sell; she provided the property address as 17820 Dorman Road, Lithia. Planning Commission staff noted the parcel is within the rural area and the South Shore area‑wide systems plan; staff concluded the request is consistent with comprehensive plan policies and the development pattern on Dorman Road and Holly Pine Trail.

Commissioners recorded a 7‑0 vote in favor of rezoning. Hillsborough County Transportation Review staff noted no objections.

The rezoning permits one additional lot consistent with the Rural/Residential 1 policy guidance; parcel‑level approvals and any future development must comply with applicable development standards and permitting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioners: Land Use Meeting - 4.08.25","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a rezoning from AR (5‑acre minimum) to AS‑0.4 (2.5‑acre minimum) for a 5.12‑acre parcel on Dorman Road, enabling the property owner to create one additional lot; staff and the zoning hearing master recommended approval.","taxTitle","Hillsborough County, Florida","taxId",2865,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6085410,"Commissioners approve rezoning of US‑92 property despite staff objections over buffering",986,993000,1979000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903683-d1207425993a25494827be7362a82dab&start=993&end=1979","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903683-d1207425993a25494827be7362a82dab/thumbnail_993000.jpg","/articles/6085410/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Commissioners-approve-rezoning-of-US92-property-despite-staff-objections-over-buffering","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085410-c71c5f9ed11cc7d3c0f0e21d1e962ad1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775949986&Signature=gudh-udyTm0fEwSczIN5l5AgIpbAXXRKiANoenD-NUvTblpzRn4kNUkqBgEQg23iAciASwfYTVrXTYRV8jDM0obPxaBQuoKevy7AOGWZqASqbUT8lp5VwIewTjnPsccYcPqvtbwP2TzoM8RgS3uFIRsI9pmBHoLoa8XAgNqk6plxyA4llUCuw-MF95tLyrSSLvjN9B1Bo2y3dPXcOWemVR2KDQWSCwU6i6X9RxCDTuquFgYCTFOD6lmUsT2Ts9KBo1veRAo~64NmY0HItAHu2i1ZeopYwgz9bwfvi4LGUU-VmVti8ZtTasyyLTIxnrB-mMkhF~3tDmp-OLATdcf9cQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hillsborough County commissioners voted 7‑0 April 8 to rezone a 3.15‑acre parcel on U.S. 92 (east of Gallagher Road) from a split commercial/residential zoning pattern to Commercial General (CG) with restrictions, despite Development Services and Planning Commission recommendations against approval.

Bridal Grady, Hillsborough County Development Services, said staff’s objection centered on existing encroachments inside a required 20‑foot buffer on the eastern boundary and a procedural concern that the applicant would need future variances to retain certain existing structures. Planning‑level reviewers and the zoning hearing master also recommended denial in their records, citing incompatibility with the comprehensive plan and land‑development code issues.

Isabelle Albert, representing the applicant, said the property houses Jewell Empire Roofing and that the owner has operated the business for more than 35 years. Albert described the site as part of a mixed‑use corridor and said the applicant offered multiple restrictions — including prohibiting drive‑thrus, gas sales, car washes and certain other uses, limiting floor‑area ratio to 0.25, prohibiting commercial development in the rear 150 feet, and committing to remove pavers south of the house within the 20‑foot buffer. Albert said the applicant would retain the right to seek a variance for the existing on‑site residence; if a variance were denied the residence would be removed.

Planning Commission staff member Melissa Linehard said the parcel’s future land use is Residential 1 and that the rural area policies and commercial locational criteria weigh against rezoning. Linehard noted the closest qualifying intersection for commercial development is roughly 1,300 feet away versus the 660‑foot guideline in the comprehensive plan and recommended denial based on compatibility with adjacent single‑family and mobile‑home development.

The zoning hearing master also recommended denial, finding the request inconsistent with the land‑development code and the comprehensive plan. During the commission debate, Commissioner Oswald and others described the site as an existing commercial use that predated nearby homes and said the offered restrictions and commitments reduced potential impacts.

Commissioner Oswald moved approval and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Wilson; the board recorded a 7‑0 vote in favor. The rezoning was approved with the applicant’s offered restrictions and the record commitment to address encroachments within the 20‑foot buffer or pursue variances. The zoning hearing master’s recommendation of denial remains part of the record.","The board approved 7‑0 rezoning of a 3.15‑acre parcel on US‑92 to Commercial General with restrictions after the applicant committed to removing encroachments within a 20‑foot buffer or seek limited variances; Planning Commission and staff had recommended denial for compatibility and buffering concerns.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6085419,"Commissioners approve extended hours for proposed gym on Watson Road",187,788000,975000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903683-d1207425993a25494827be7362a82dab&start=788&end=975","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903683-d1207425993a25494827be7362a82dab/thumbnail_788000.jpg","/articles/6085419/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Commissioners-approve-extended-hours-for-proposed-gym-on-Watson-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085419-ff358d489e789719643f7e2f7d58c987/orig.mp4?Expires=1775949986&Signature=aqoYYO5FqmXWPN7q5~uXDW772SRHl3mCajOgiJrKcHJvHwrizZyzD3G2MBSZgiD2e~ElvxgXZFukogJ4bS6BvC6bZKT8pR6cbs25i9UNO~3JA-QVYXzoSn~NcsUfOtt90bo51zv9wKXEmtV5Sn7zsU33RuJBkg6MNh-6kylFwnwh6VrqLgxvtI9M2zTg8-irN1CQzm1vZExUEByUxG5F7TfjxznR60WvrR6~NVuUA-S~aYj30Of8YawcjWIFe7HeT5qaISZiHtzl0A7Fp2Iv~odJG-rWgWFkr5wx2DkESRSwya7G12pKu1llb-zHOHcqLA5t0HFT~VaM38zE-eVk~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a request April 8 to modify operating hours for a proposed gym at 5912 Watson Road in Riverview, allowing earlier weekday openings and later nightly closings.

The existing condition limited operating hours to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; the applicant sought hours of 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. County staff recommended approval of the minor modification.

Michael Caldwell, the applicant, said the earlier hours would allow community members who work at typical daytime shifts to exercise before work and that the facility will include massage therapy and physical therapy services. He said the site already abuts businesses that operate 24 hours and that the applicant planned a six‑foot wall on the north side to limit noise and light impacts. Caldwell said the existing parking and site configuration would avoid off‑site queuing issues.

Commissioner Cohen moved approval; Commissioner Wessel seconded. The clerk recorded the motion as carried 6–0.

The approval modifies the planned development conditions to permit the expanded hours cited; no additional operational conditions or enforcement measures were recorded at the hearing. The applicant did not provide detailed noise studies or lighting plans at the hearing; the board did not request those materials as conditions of approval.","A minor modification to allow extended operating hours for a proposed gym on Watson Road was approved 6-0 after the applicant said the change would serve local workers and that on-site buffering and existing late-night businesses reduce neighborhood impacts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6085421,"Minor modification approved to allow covered outdoor displays at Showman’s Museum in Riverview",147,641000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903683-d1207425993a25494827be7362a82dab&start=641&end=788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903683-d1207425993a25494827be7362a82dab/thumbnail_641000.jpg","/articles/6085421/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Minor-modification-approved-to-allow-covered-outdoor-displays-at-Showmans-Museum-in-Riverview","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085421-d8a38c3c204a40cb5c19be7732f1aa2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775949986&Signature=mKC5SYLltPrZ0kW-WOxtFgVVNMf1IMptkYpczeMjOoyQfL0nH-9vzC8dkT24sGWEZvVUbDGuH1jT0JNK0hosafhZT7Tv-nZsxB4QT4v7JcpS4O54S2iXZ8U-4werJ37xN8Y5bAed1hQhzPUyX~pqhXKdsooaliFpU5FDRI00VA2aW2x67aJZ3~XX-JoIWbPB1-6ueDhcrM4InCJ38~WKYyhWmbBDxYOvWBNmQqNbo~wqN5FcNjAjgaiRT5nGTtJE5bwneQZmxF700HTwZeydsJC~xrVuTqRGXBNiLER9lewn1y0su~twkahJAEERFDKdxnQxAVTkOMcDMtNFSU~bdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-0 April 8 to approve a minor modification to the planned development for the International Independent Showman’s Museum in Riverview that allows a covered outdoor display area as an alternative to two previously planned enclosed buildings.

Bridal Grady, Hillsborough County Development Services, described the application as a minor PD modification to allow an outdoor covered display area “in lieu of” an enclosed museum display area. Grady said staff recommended approval.

Bryce Pinson of HAP Associates, representing the applicant, said the site is roughly 5.65 acres within the urban service area and that the PD is currently approved for up to 52,500 square feet. Pinson said the change replaces two planned buildings (Buildings B and C) with a covered outdoor display area and does not increase total permitted square footage or change the site’s trip generation.

Pinson described the surrounding area as mostly vacant with some residential uses; he told commissioners that the western and southern land parcels are also owned by the applicant. No opponents spoke at the hearing.

Commissioner Cohen moved approval; Commissioner Wolstiel seconded. The clerk recorded the motion as carried 6–0.

The application was identified in the record as a minor modification to the PD; no conditions adding square footage or changing uses were reported at the hearing. Any future change that would increase building area or change uses would require further county review.","The board approved a minor modification 6-0 to the planned development for the International Independent Showman's Museum to permit a covered outdoor display area in lieu of two enclosed buildings; staff said there is no increase in overall square footage or trip generation.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6085426,"Commissioners approve Bell Shoals Academy request to add high school building",190,450000,640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903683-d1207425993a25494827be7362a82dab&start=450&end=640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903683-d1207425993a25494827be7362a82dab/thumbnail_450000.jpg","/articles/6085426/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Commissioners-approve-Bell-Shoals-Academy-request-to-add-high-school-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085426-9ea71af2b8d9fd98ded3ed888accd2a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775949986&Signature=QrG6uQTKSpr54pc7XjlDnYHMYZhvxpxNkJFCobXoREucL2HoxHf9DBb75Cg5dt8H4SDDycczZIiOsKpEMkThVGeim8FgEoPoRqK9ewvj3CqNlEPftU82ruvB7A-r593sEoTKdb0i27M-IczIvdZCrHAgKn7Y2rvqLs~1N7ocKIzrn4islNJl9XLfG5NnNMZKiw~xYNfIgGlS~K0RMG2BBXNiTv07-l-icGG72BP3jGdXzZZfqREoUgm5tnfRdRZ47da1Wddx2tzh25CPWktAdwnBtly2EXXHjeUwg6~4yHwLZ-j5GjiwqGki9NnyysmTYd6ZXbZaJCkDngQx0T05sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-0 April 8 to approve a request from Bell Shoals Baptist Church to modify an existing planned development and allow Bell Shoals Academy to expand from a K–8 school to K–12 and to add a building envelope for a future high school building.

The change is a minor modification to a planned development originally approved in February 2004. The school’s representatives and county staff said the request keeps the project beneath the existing maximum square-foot cap and does not increase the student cap.

Bridal Grady, Hillsborough County Development Services, summarized the request as “to increase the grade level for [an] existing school” and confirmed staff recommended approval. Rebecca Kurt, attorney with Brooks, Rocha, Colby & Rice, represented the applicant and said the proposed high school building is “internal to the already approved building” and therefore should not affect surrounding neighbors. Kurt added that the site has on‑site queuing and parking and that staff had found the request approvable.

Kurt said, “There is no increase in the student cap — it’s just the addition of high school students,” and noted that, in her view, the change could reduce traffic generation because some high school students drive themselves.

Scott Odom, executive pastor, and Daniel Padron, head of school, were present with the applicant’s team. Kurt said she had contacted two neighbors; one asked for information and one expressed support after the applicant explained the proposal.

Commissioner Wessel moved for approval; Commissioner Gwen Myers seconded. Karen Zapata recorded the vote as 6–0 in favor.

The county administrative record for the application is PRS application 205314. Staff said no increase in maximum square footage and no change in the student cap were part of the approval conditions. No additional conditions or specific construction schedule were stated at the hearing.

The board’s approval allows the applicant to proceed under the amended PD provisions; any future site-specific changes that would exceed the existing square-foot or student caps would require further county review.","Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-0 to approve a minor modification allowing Bell Shoals Academy to expand from K–8 to K–12 and add a building envelope; staff said there is no increase in the student cap or overall square footage.","actionData","errors"]

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