Forward Pinellas held its Nov. 10, 2026 meeting in Pinellas County. The board approved a consent agenda and multiple appointments, voted on its 2027 executive committee slate (11–5), adopted a TIP modification restoring $375,000 and adding $15,853 in planning funds, heard a presentation on new financial and benefit-cost toolkits for local planning, and approved its 2027 legislative priorities.

Discussion Points

•Board requested property‑tax input option.
•Debate over customary matriculation to leadership positions; suggestion to vote positions individually; desire to ensure county commissioner representation on executive committee.
•Reserve modeling after Amendment Three; need to monitor through 2032; priority to protect home rule versus state preemption; TRIP funding small and could be strengthened as incentive for regional cooperation.
•Source of funds (deobligation vs new formula PL funds); likely UPWP tasks (safety, active transportation).
•Tool outputs: feasibility gap, development scenarios, benefit‑cost ratios; Indian Rocks Beach and Treasure Island pilots.

Decisions

•Board accepted the presentation; no formal action required.
•Board adopted the 2027 legislative priorities by voice vote.
•Modification approved; funds to be used per UPWP tasks.
•Slate approved by roll call 11–5; Shearer appointed secretary; Flowers appointed treasurer.

Directions

•Staff to allocate funds in the UPWP as identified.
•Staff to share flyer and contact information; consider adding property tax metrics on request.
•Staff to update membership list in packet and online.
•Staff to update packet with final 2027 board list and engage delegation ahead of committee meetings.

Nov

Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 11-4-26

The Pinellas County Board of Adjustment and Appeals held a quasi‑judicial session to hear variances including an accessory dwelling unit at 602 Sparrow Avenue, a carport and covered patio at 1155 Lake Avenue SE (Largo), an after‑the‑fact bedroom conversion at 12001 84th Avenue (Seminole), and additional wall signage for AdventHealth Palm Harbor. The board conditionally approved all four requests and approved meeting minutes and routine business.

Discussion Points

•Applicant said additional signage is for wayfinding (emergency), not advertising; staff agreed signage improves visitor identification on US‑19.
•Approval of minutes and internal IT/tablet rollout timeline.
•Neighbor argued the hardship is self‑created, cited measurements and code (Ch. 138‑230), and alleged negative impacts on privacy and drainage.
•Staff described the ADU as an unpermitted conversion by a prior owner and recommended conditional approval.
•Staff noted driveway/patio already encroached and provided architectural renderings.

Decisions

•Board approved VAR 26‑15 with staff conditions.
•Board approved VAR 26‑18 conditionally.
•Board conditionally approved VAR 26‑14.
•Board conditionally approved VAR 26‑17.
•Minutes approved; no further action.

Directions

•Applicant must secure after‑the‑fact permits, demonstrate compliance with Florida building and energy code, and obtain a revised certificate of use.
•Applicant to obtain sign permits and pay fees.
•Applicant to work with public works/right‑of‑way and building permitting staff to restore right‑of‑way and submit administrative size adjustment.
•Owner to obtain permits and not enclose the addition.

Nov

Heritage Preservation Board Meeting

The Heritage Preservation Board met on Nov. 2, 2026, and heard three certificate-of-appropriateness cases (27 E. Orange St.; 155 E. Tarpon Ave.; 116 S. Pinellas Ave.), denying the garage application on a 2-2 tie, approving a balcony restoration and illuminated signs with conditions, and adopting a rules change to move future meetings to 6:00 p.m.

Discussion Points

•Applicant clarified corrected calculations, nine‑inch projection and non‑neon LED illumination on timers.
•Applicant reduced number of columns and addressed safety concerns about rear stairs.
•Board expressed concern about use of metal for a visible structure in a historic district and the large scale (50 ft depth).
•Neighbor reported missing notice and raised potential alley circulation and flooding impacts.
•Staff emphasized restoration of an historically documented balcony and conformity with Secretary's guidelines.
•Staff highlighted that proposed sign areas slightly exceeded code but the board has discretion in the historic district.
•Staff indicated TRC review occurred and a stormwater report (French drain) was included in application materials.
•Staff plans a sign‑code update and Article 7 revisions to set standard sign dimensions, fonts and approved materials to streamline staff approvals for compliant signs.
•Staff proposed aligning HPB meeting times with other city night meetings and moving to the media room for less controversial evenings.

Decisions

•Board approved with staff conditions and added prohibition on neon lighting.
•Certificate of appropriateness approved 4–0 with standard conditions.
•Motion to approve failed on 2–2 tie; application denied by tie.
•Resolution 2026‑01 adopted; staff will proceed with logistics and code update work.

Directions

•Applicant may revise materials, reduce scale, or provide further stormwater/footing details and refile.
•Applicant to proceed with permit submittal; staff to condition certificate with three‑year expiration if no permit obtained.
•Applicant to submit corrected plans with allowable sign areas and projection specification; staff to confirm and issue conditioned approval.
•Staff to post meeting time change and coordinate move to the media room; staff to advance sign‑code and heritage preservation Article 7 updates for future board review.
•Staff to send letter outlining applicant options post‑denial.

Pinellas County

Meetings

Forward Pinellas Board Meeting 11-10-26

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Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 11-4-26

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Heritage Preservation Board Meeting

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BOC Special Meeting 10/28/2026

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Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting - PDF Minutes for Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting - 10/28/2026 - 2:00pm

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Board of Commissioners Special Meeting - PDF Minutes for Board of Commissioners Special Meeting - 10/28/2026 - 3:30pm

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October 28, 2026 BOC Special Meeting 330pm CAPTURE

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October 28, 2026 BOC Regular Workshop Meeting 2pm

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Board of Commissioners Special Meeting

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Board of Commissioners Special Meeting - PDF Agenda for Board of Commissioners Special Meeting - 10/28/2026 - 3:30pm

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Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting - PDF Agenda Packet for Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting - 10/28/2026 - 2:00pm

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Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting - PDF Agenda for Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting - 10/28/2026 - 2:00pm

Board of County Commissioners on 2026-10-27 2:00 PM - Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting, Public Hearings at 6:00 P.M.

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Board of Commissioners Regular Session

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Video

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October 26, 2026 Special Magistrate VarianceSpecial Exception UseCode Enforcement Hearing 12pm CAPTU

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City of Treasure Island Charter Review Committee 10/21/2026

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Board of County Commissioners on 2026-10-22 9:30 AM - Work Session/Agenda Briefing

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Tourist Development Council Meeting 10/21/2026

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Board of County Commissioners Work Session/Agenda Briefing 10-22-26

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Forward Pinellas Board Meeting 11-10-26

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Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 11-4-26

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