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February 9, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

County Center, 2nd Floor

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Agenda — 34 items

  1. 1 WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT. HEARING SCHEDULE: The LUHO Hearing will Starts at 9:00 A.M., The Following Items on the Morning Agenda Will Be Heard Beginning at 9:00 A.M. With No New Petitions Starting After 5:00 P.M.: Special Uses (SU), Vested Rights (VR), Fee Waivers (FW), Reconsideration Requests, Appeals, Variances (VAR). HEARING ORDER: • CALL TO ORDER BY THE HEARING OFFICER • CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO THE AGENDA • HEARING FOR INDIVIDUAL CASES WHEN ADDRESSING THE HEARING OFFICER, PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS INTO THE MICROPHONE. IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION TO THE HEARING OFFICER, PLEASE PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) COPIES OF EACH ITEM. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT MATERIALS SUBMITTED BECOME PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD AND CANNOT BE RETURNED.
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  3. 3 LUHO Hearing Agenda For February 09,2026
  4. 4 The following dates pertain only to applications heard at the February 9, 2026 hearing. The Hearing Officer shall file a Recommendation or Final Decision for each application on March 2, 2026. For Appeals of Administrative Decisions (APP), the decision of the Hearing Officer is final. For Variance (VAR) applications, the decision of the Hearing Officer may be appealed to the Land Use Appeals Board. An appeal of the Hearing Officer’s decision must be filed with the Hillsborough County Development Services Department no later than 30 calendar days from the final decision date. The participants at the LUHO public hearing shall consist of the Applicant, County Staff, County Agencies, Proponents, and Opponents, including the public and witnesses with relevant testimony. Each participant’s presentation shall be limited in time as described below; however, the LUHO may grant additional time provided that good cause is shown. The order of presentation for each petition is as follows: a. Applicant and witnesses; proposal: 15 minutes** b. Administrator, summary of the applicant, County Staff and department findings: 5 minutes** c. Planning Commission Staff; statement of compliance or non-compliance: 5 minutes d. Proponents; argument for the application: 15 minutes e. Opponents; argument against the application: 15 minutes f. Staff; amended recommendations, if any: 5 minutes g. Applicant; rebuttal and summation: 5 minutes **For Variance (VAR) applications, County Staff presents its findings before Applicant testimony. To the maximum extent practicable, the public hearing shall be informal. The LUHO’s decision or recommendation must be filed with the Clerk of the BOCC within fifteen (15) working days after the conclusion of the public hearing. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the recommendation or decision by mail must supply the Clerk of the BOCC with his/her name, address, and a stamped, self-addressed envelope for that purpose. Please call 813-272-5600 for further information.
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  6. 6 STANDING TO APPEAL AND ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE FOR VARIANCE REQUESTS AND APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS
  7. 7 The Land Use Hearing Officer Public Hearing for Variance Requests and Appeals of Administrative Decisions is the time for all interested citizens to present evidence and testimony. This evidence and testimony will be the only evidence subject to review by the appeal board if an appeal is filed. This means that, at the end of today’s Public Hearing, the record closes and no new evidence may be submitted as part of the record. Any decision of the Land Use Hearing Officer may be appealed to the Land Use Appeals Board, except Appeals of Administrative Decisions. The Appeals Board will only consider the Land Use Hearing Officer’s decision and the record of the public hearing in making a final decision on petitions. The hearing shall be limited to the record on appeal and shall consist of oral argument by the Administrator, the party appealing the decision, and any interveners, each of whom may be represented by legal counsel. The following shall have standing to appeal a decision of the Land Use Hearing Officer or to intervene in an appeal: 1. The Applicant 2. Any person or entity which appeared before the Land Use Hearing Officer, presented testimony or other evidence, and is adversely affected by the decision of the Land Use Hearing Officer. It is the County Attorney Office’s role to assure that no new evidence or testimony is allowed before the Appeals Board or the Land Use Hearing Officer. The County Attorney will recommend that the Appeals Board or the Land Use Hearing Officer disregard evidence or testimony which is not contained in the record. Any evidence presented which is outside the record made at today’s public hearing could jeopardize the legality of the Appeals Board’s decision and the presenter of that evidence could hurt his/her own cause. The requirements and limitations listed above shall apply to all appeals of Administrative Decisions being reviewed by the Land Use Hearing Officer during today’s hearing. The safest course of action is for you to write down your comments today and repeat those to the Appeals Board. Therefore, please be sure that all information which you wish to be heard by the Appeals Board is contained in the record today.
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  9. A. LUHO WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
  10. A.1. VAR 24-1128 ROLANDO SANTIAGO This application is being Withdrawn by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with LDC Sec 10.03.02.C.2 VAR 24-1128 Continued
  11. A.2. SU-SCH 24-1335 David Wright / TSP Companies, Inc. This Application has been WITHDRAWN by the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. SU-SCH 24-1335 Continued
  12. A.3. SU-AB 25-1115 DAMIA INVESTMENTS LLC This application is being Withdrawn by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with LDC Sec 10.03.02.C.2 SU-AB 25-1115 Continued
  13. A.4. SU-OPF 25-1192 DANIEL MCKNIGHT This application is being Withdrawn by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with LDC Sec 10.03.02.C.2 SU-OPF 25-1192 Continued
  14. A.5. Application Number: VAR 25-1340 Applicant: Laritza Lopez Location: 4525 Tarpon Dr Folio Number: 039079.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.21 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Accessory Structure Requirements. VAR 25-1340 Continued
  15. A.6. Application Number: VAR 26-0291 Applicant: PAVEL & JESSICA STEHLIK Location: 2407 E 148th Ave. Folio Number: 34992.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.34 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Variance to Accessory Structure Requirements VAR 26-0291 Continued
  16. A.7. Application Number: VAR 26-0381 Applicant: BERNADETTE RODGERS REVOCABLE TRUST Location: 5317 Orange Ave. Folio Number: 64384.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.15 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RDC-6 Request: Variance to Lot Development Standards VAR 26-0381 Continued
  17. B. VESTED RIGHTS
  18. C. FEE WAIVER
  19. D. REMANDS
  20. E. RECONSIDERATION REQUESTS
  21. F. SITE DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE REQUESTS
  22. G. SIGN VARIANCE REQUESTS
  23. H. VARIANCE (VAR) REQUESTS
  24. H.1. Application Number: VAR 26-0227 Applicant: MATTHEW REMSON Location: 9809 Harold Bedford Rd. Folio Number: 77208.0300 Acreage (+/-): 1.29 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: SMU-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: AR Request: Variance to Lot Development Standards VAR 26-0227 Opened and Continued
  25. H.2. Application Number: VAR 26-0247 Applicant: LIUVEN L HERNANDEZ Location: 6902 Shady Pl. Folio Number: 4580.3422 Acreage (+/-): 0.22 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Variance to Fence Requirements, Variance to Accessory Structure Requirements & Variance to Lot Development Standards VAR 26-0247 Heard and Pending Determination
  26. H.3. Application Number: VAR 26-0256 Applicant: GEORGE E. DAVIS III Location: 715 Pinckney Dr. Folio Number: 51638.0258 Acreage (+/-): 0.19 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: PD (98-1513) Request: Variance to Lot Development Standards VAR 26-0256 Heard and Pending Determination
  27. H.4. Application Number: VAR-WS 26-0296 Applicant: JULIETA RENDON & PEDRO MORALES Location: 11810 Rhodine Rd. Folio Number: 77357.0009 Acreage (+/-): 0.99 acres more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: BPO (05-1917) Request: Variance to Encroach into the Wetland Setback VAR-WS 26-0296 Heard and Pending Determination
  28. H.5. Application Number: VAR 26-0321 Applicant: YESSI MAR ENTERPRISES CORP Location: Livingston Ave 300ft S of E 149th Ave & Livingston Ave Intersection, E Side of St. Folio Number: 34665.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.76 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Variance to Minimum Lot Area Requirements VAR 26-0321 Heard and Pending Determination
  29. H.6. Application Number: VAR 26-0345 Applicant: BETH KULICHIK Location: 606 Valley Hill Dr. Folio Number: 69243.3686 Acreage (+/-): 0.22 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Variance to Fence Requirements VAR 26-0345 Heard and Pending Determination
  30. H.7. Application Number: VAR 26-0379 Applicant: PETER GOINS Location: 12207 Shelby Dr. Folio Number: 77426.7012 Acreage (+/-): 1.08 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: AS-1 Request: Variance to Lot Development Standards VAR 26-0379 Heard and Pending Determination
  31. I. SPECIAL USES
  32. I.1. Application Number: SU-AB 26-0312 Applicant: AZIM SAJU Location: 9903 Alafia Preserve Ave. Folio Number: 76324.0006 Acreage (+/-): 1.9 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: CMU-12 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: PD (06-0848) Request: Special Use 4-COP Alcoholic Beverage permit with Distance Separation Waivers SU-AB 26-0312 Heard and Pending Determination
  33. I.2. Application Number: SU-AB 26-0357 Applicant: FARANDULERO PIZZERIA LLC- LUIS E. REMEDIOS SR. Location: 4327 Gunn Hwy. Folio Number: 23555.0300 Acreage (+/-): 1.66 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: PD (78-0100) Request: Special Use 4-COP-RX Alcoholic Beverage Permit with Distance Separation Waivers SU-AB 26-0357 Heard and Pending Determination
  34. J. APPEAL (APP) REQUESTS