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Hillsborough County hearing reviews variances across setbacks, septic, generators and an alcohol-permit waiver for assisted‑living clubhouse
Summary
The land use hearing officer heard multiple variance requests April 13, 2026, ranging from sign setbacks and accessory‑structure coverage to septic lot‑size and a generator setback; staff recommended approval of a requested waiver for a restaurant alcohol permit inside an assisted‑living community clubhouse. One variance was continued for additional notice and staff follow‑up.
Steve Luce, the land use hearing officer, opened the April 13 session and explained procedures, including that written decisions will be filed within 15 working days and that staff presentations are five minutes while applicants have 15 minutes.
The agenda covered a long list of variances, several of which drew extended public testimony. A sign setback request at 16235 Lake Magdalene Boulevard sought a 5‑foot reduction to allow a 14‑foot, 10.5‑inch pole sign to sit with a 5‑foot front setback. The applicant, identified in the record as Lori (Laurie) Smith, told the hearing she relied on measurements from parking stalls and property‑appraiser imagery rather than a civil survey.
Owner Matthew Remsen asked the hearing officer for a variance to keep a staircase that encroaches into the southwestern side‑yard setback. Remsen said the raised 1988 home is elevated 16 feet and that the current stair location is necessary for safe access and to avoid clearing environmentally sensitive…
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