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Commissioners approve 37-townhome rezoning near Jackson Springs Road over resident objections
Summary
The Hillsborough County Board approved rezoning to allow 37 townhomes on a 2.11-acre parcel in the Town and Country area despite sustained public opposition citing flooding, tree loss and traffic; the measure passed 6-1.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-1 June 10 to rezone a 2.11-acre parcel on the east side of Jackson Springs Road to allow 37 townhomes, a planned development the county said is compatible with surrounding residential uses.
The change replaces commercial neighborhood zoning with a planned development (PD) that limits uses, sets operating hours for restricted commercial activities and caps turning movements and trip generation; the zoning hearing master and planning staff found the proposal consistent with the comprehensive plan and recommended approval.
Planning staff told commissioners the site sits in the Town and Country community plan and the residential-20 future land use category; the applicant’s plan would yield 37 dwelling units (about 17.5…
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