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Votes at a glance: Hillsborough County land‑use actions, July 21, 2026
Summary
The Board approved a series of vacates, PRS modifications, and rezonings including C1, C2, E1–E4, E6, F1–F4, G1A/B/C and G2A/B; E5 was withdrawn. Most items passed unanimously; G2A passed 4–1.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY — At its July 21 land‑use meeting the Board of County Commissioners acted on a slate of items. Key outcomes:
- C1 (V26‑0001 — Smith): Vacate of ~404.5 sq ft drainage easement at 18335 Serene Lake Loop (to allow patio/fence). Motion carried 5–0.
- C2 (V26‑0011 — Abukara/Almagatha): Vacate of ~1,050 sq ft unimproved ROW for proposed motor vehicle dealership; no agency objections. Motion carried 5–0.
- E1 (PRS 260173): Setback and parking modifications for a hotel use near I‑75/Gibson Drive; applicant agreed to road improvements tied to dedication; motion carried 5–0.
- E2 (PRS 260798): Conform existing building to required setbacks and slight height increase; staff recommended approval; motion carried.
- E3 (PRS 260868): Add precast concrete panel as an option for required screening; motion carried 5–0.
- E4 (Appearance Application 260880): Modify rear setbacks for 14 internal lots; motion carried 5–0.
- E5 (PRS 260926): Withdrawn by applicant; removed from agenda.
- E6 (PRS 260950): Minor front set back reduction (15 ft to 12 ft) for a 0.24‑acre parcel; motion carried.
- F1 (PD260338): Rezoning to allow 49 single‑family homes (11.43 acres); Planning staff recommended approval; motion carried 5–0.
- F2 (PD260426): Rezoning for 346‑unit multifamily development near Gunn Highway; motion carried 5–0.
- F3 (Major Mod 260551): PD modification to allow restricted neighborhood commercial uses (6,000 sq ft) with prohibitions on drive‑throughs and gas sales in the modified area; motion carried 5–0.
- F4 (PD260555): Rezoning to allow a church and 325 multifamily units on a 53.66-acre parcel; motion carried 5–0.
- G1A/G1B/G1C: Large PD expansion (634.66 acres), right‑of‑way vacate, and a Mobility Fee Alternative Satisfaction Agreement to construct a 'peanut' roundabout; motions carried 5–0.
- G2A/G2B (PD260560 / PRS260632): Meritage Homes rezoning to allow 86 single‑family units on Livingston Avenue; motion carried 4–1 (Commissioner Hagan voted no). Board attached conditions directing removal of a Curry Road emergency connection and application of mobility fees toward Livingston Avenue improvements.
- I1 (Live Local Act report): Accepted 5–0.
- I2 (Agricultural enclave update): Accepted 5–0; staff noted the statute took effect July 1 and two applications were received.
The meeting record contains staff reports, applicants’ presentations, Zoning Hearing Master findings and public testimony for many items. For details and transcript excerpts, consult Development Services and meeting minutes.
