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Commissioners approve small-scale map amendment on Gibsonton Drive to allow mixed uses for local trucking business
Summary
The board unanimously approved HCCPA 2429, changing a 1.18-acre parcel on Gibsonton Drive from Residential 6 to SMU 6 to allow greater commercial square footage; the applicant and nearby property owners offered support and planning staff recommended consistency with county policy.
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved HCCPA 2429, a privately initiated small-scale map amendment that changes the future land use designation of a 1.18-acre parcel at 6911 Gibsonton Drive from Residential 6 (Res 6) to Suburban Mixed Use 6 (SMU 6). Planning commission staff, represented by Tyreke Royal, recommended the change as consistent with the comprehensive plan, citing nearby higher-intensity commercial and industrial uses along Gibsonton Drive and the community planfor Gibsonton.
Todd Pressman, attorney for the applicant, said the owner operates Milo Trucking, a small local trucking business with about four employees, and presented letters of support from nearby property owners. Mary Kathleen (resident at 10401 Trinity Lane) spoke virtually in support of the change, saying the business is responsible and compatible with the immediate vicinity.
Under the current Res 6 designation the site can be considered for up to seven dwelling units and about 12,000 square feet of commercial use (or a 0.25 FAR, whichever is less); moving to SMU 6 retains the same residential density but allows consideration of up to about 25,000 square feet of commercial use (or a 0.25 FAR, whichever is less) and other mixed uses subject to locational criteria. Planning commission staff noted nearby parcels with similar designations and existing higher-intensity uses along the arterial Gibsonton Drive, which carries approximately 12,500 trips per day.
The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Willstell and seconded by Commissioner Cohen; the vote was recorded as 5-0 in favor. Planning commission staff said there is neighbor support on record and the county—ommunity plan for Gibsonton encourages continued opportunities for small businesses and designated truck routes.
Why it matters: The change allows a small local trucking business to remain and expand commercial uses on a parcel located along an arterial truck route, aligning the parcel's future land use with surrounding commercial activity. Because the property lies within FEMA flood zone AE and the site is within the urban service area, development will require permits and compliance with stormwater and other technical standards.
