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Marvins ask county to allow flag lot in urban service area; staff finds parcel shape unique
Summary
Thomas and Casey Marvin requested a variance on May 27 to create a flag lot in the urban service area, a configuration the county’s Land Development Code generally limits to rural areas and agricultural zoning.
Thomas E. and Casey L. Marvin asked the land use hearing officer on May 27 for a variance to create a flag lot inside the urban service area, which the Hillsborough County Land Development Code normally limits to rural areas or agricultural zoning.
Attorney Todd Pressman presented the request and explained the parcel’s history: the original lot’s irregular shape and a certified parcel application submitted in 2021 led to the current folio configuration. Pressman argued the flag‑lot configuration followed the existing parcel geometry and code constraints for frontage and lot size and therefore presented a unique, non‑self‑imposed hardship.
Planner Joseph Rainbolt explained the LDC rule: a flag lot may be created only in the rural area and in agricultural zoning unless a variance is granted. County staff said the parcel subdivision process remains incomplete and that the certified parcel submittal includes outstanding comments; staff did not report opposition or major outstanding policy issues in the hearing record.
The hearing officer asked about recorded deeds and the certified parcel status; Marshall confirmed the certified parcel submittal had outstanding comments and had not been approved. The applicant said no structures currently exist on the new flag lot and that the proposal would create a single additional single‑family parcel with one access to Pearson Road. No public speakers reported opposition at the hearing.
The hearing officer closed testimony; the land use hearing officer will issue a written decision on Variance 25‑0638 within 15 business days.
