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December 15, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 45 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 December 15, 2025
  4. 4 The following dates pertain only to applications heard at the December 15, 2025 hearing. The Hearing Officer shall file a Recommendation or Final Decision for each application on January 08, 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. Application Number: VAR 25-1312 Applicant: LUISA I. ALONSO Location: 6802 Rosewood Ct. Folio Number: 7864.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.26 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards. VAR 25-1312 Continued
  12. A.3. Application Number: VAR 25-1359 Applicant: MAGELA PUBLES Location: 806 Gateway Ln. Folio Number: 17735.1232 Acreage (+/-): 0.21 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Fence Requirements and Variance to Accessory Structure Standards. VAR 25-1359 Continued
  13. A.4. Application Number: VAR 26-0018 Applicant: ELEAZAR GARZA ZAPATA Location: 11905 Baytree Dr. Folio Number: 77361.0228 Acreage (+/-): 0.98 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-1 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: AS-1 Request: Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards. VAR 26-0018 Continued
  14. A.5. SU-AB 26-0024 Tara E. White This application has been WITHDRAWN by the APPLICANT. SU-AB 26-0024 Withdrawn
  15. A.6. Application Number: VAR 26-0083 Applicant: KELLY GUTIERREZ Location: 6819 Robinswood Ln. Folio Number: 9063.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.17 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-9 Request: Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards and Variance to Swimming Pool Requirements. VAR 26-0083 Continued
  16. A.7. Application Number: VAR 26-0099 Applicant: TIFFNEY LANE Location: 9916 Alafia Vista Dr. Folio Number: 49354.0000, 49356.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.52 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Minimum Lot Size by Available Utilities. VAR 26-0099 Continued
  17. A.8. VAR 26-0125 Jeffrey Oligschlaeger This application has been WITHDRAWN by the APPLICANT VAR 26-0125 Withdrawn
  18. A.9. Application Number: VAR 26-0134 Applicant: MELVA RODRIGUEZ Location: 8511 Sunbeam Ln. Folio Number: 7023.0100 Acreage (+/-): 0.23 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-20 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards. VAR 26-0134 Continued
  19. A.10. Application Number: VAR 26-0148 Applicant: PETER MCCONAGHEY Location: 3701 W Knights Griffin Rd. Folio Number: 80605.0000, 80610.0000,80620.5004,81001.1000 Acreage (+/-): 83.74 Comprehensive Plan: R-1 Service Area: Rural Existing Zoning: PD 04-1157 Request: Requesting a Variance to Landscaping and Buffering Requirements. VAR 26-0148 Continued
  20. A.11. Application Number: VAR-WS 26-0149 Applicant: ERIC & LAJOYCE HOUSTON Location: Lake Hills Dr 350ft E of Lake Hills Dr & Falkirk Pl intersection N side of St. Folio Number: 76828.6090 Acreage (+/-): 0.98 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-2 Request: Requesting a Variance to Encroach into the Wetland Setback. VAR-WS 26-0149 Continued
  21. A.12. Application Number: VAR 26-0176 Applicant: KEVIN MCNAMARA Location: 3905 Americana Dr. Folio Number: 12161.0035 Acreage (+/-): 0.21 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Rural Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards. VAR 26-0176 Continued
  22. A.13. Application Number: VAR 26-0187 Applicant: RAMINENI GOWTHAM KUMAR Location: 6620 Grace Sweat Rd. Folio Number: 77748.0100 Acreage (+/-): 1.3 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: SMU-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: AS-1 Request: Requesting a Variance to Accessory Dwelling Requirements and Variance to Accessory Structure Requirements. VAR 26-0187 Continued
  23. A.14. Application Number: VAR 26-0188 Applicant: GREGORY LACHAPELLE & SHARON GIONATA Location: 19411 Golden Slipper Pl. Folio Number: 12931.6228 Acreage (+/-): 0.12 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-2 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: PD 92-0311 Request: Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards. VAR 26-0188 Continued
  24. A.15. Application Number: SU-AB 26-0225 Applicant: MARIA RODRIGUEZ Location: 2730 W Waters Ave. Folio Number: 24741.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.91 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: CN Request: Requesting a Special Use 2-COP Alcoholic Beverage Permit with Separation Waiver(s) SU-AB 26-0225 Continued
  25. A.16. 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 Continued
  26. B. VESTED RIGHTS
  27. C. FEE WAIVER
  28. D. REMANDS
  29. E. RECONSIDERATION REQUESTS
  30. F. SITE DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE REQUESTS
  31. G. SIGN VARIANCE REQUESTS
  32. G.1. Application Number: VAR 26-0102 Applicant: University Community Hospital, Inc. Location: 6919 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Folio Number: 025994.0050 Acreage (+/-): 2.38 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: OC-20 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: PD 25-0587 Request: Requesting a Variance to Sign Requirements. VAR 26-0102 Heard
  33. H. VARIANCE (VAR) REQUESTS
  34. H.1. Application Number: VAR 25-1452 Applicant: Alejandro Allegue Location: 405 Morningside Dr Folio Number: 070082.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.67 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: R-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Minimum Lot Size by Available Utilities. VAR 25-1452 Heard
  35. H.2. Application Number: VAR 26-0038 Applicant: Todd Pressman Location: 12514 Pittsfield Ave Folio Number: 019232.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.11 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-9 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-9 Request: Requesting a Variance to Accessory Structure Requirements and Variance to Lot Development Standards. VAR 26-0038 Heard
  36. H.3. Application Number: VAR 26-0086 Applicant: Barrington Watson Location: 4519 Devonshire Rd Folio Number: 009456.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.15 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-6 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-9 Request: Requesting a Variance to Community Residential Home Separation Requirements. VAR 26-0086 Heard
  37. H.4. Application Number: VAR 26-0094 Applicant: Todd Pressman Location: 819 W. 131st Ave Folio Number: 018038.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.73 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Community Residential Home Separation Requirements. VAR 26-0094 Heard
  38. H.5. Application Number: VAR 26-0109 Applicant: Fakir Hossain Location: 1004 Eckles Dr., Tampa, FL 33612 Folio Number: 020216.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.37 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Tampa Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards. VAR 26-0109 Heard
  39. H.6. Application Number: VAR 26-0110 Applicant: Awaken Assisted Living, LLC Location: 12335 Yellow Rose Cir Folio Number: 076738.8022 Acreage (+/-): 0.33 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RZ-PD 86-0081 Request: Requesting a Variance to Community Residential Home Separation Requirements. VAR 26-0110 Heard
  40. H.7. Application Number: VAR 26-0120 Applicant: Central Florida Steel Buildings Location: 1214 5th St Folio Number: 079291.0200 Acreage (+/-): 1.02 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: AR, ASC-1 Request: Requesting a Variance to Accessory Structure Requirements. VAR 26-0120 Heard
  41. I. SPECIAL USES
  42. I.1. Application Number: SU-GEN 25-1135 Applicant: Hillsborough County Water Resources Department Location: 15960 County Rd 672 Folio Number: Portion of 088588.0000 Acreage (+/-): 213.8 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: AR Service Area: Rural Existing Zoning: AR Request: Requesting a Special Use for Wastewater Treatment Facility and Variance from Landscape and Buffer Requirements. SU-GEN 25-1135 Heard
  43. I.2. Application Number: SU-AB 26-0031 Applicant: Riccardo Maghini Location: 10277 Big Bend Rd., Riverview, FL 33578 Folio Number: 077771.9212 Acreage (+/-): 4.68 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: UMU-20 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: IPD-2: 89-0160 Request: Requesting a Special Use 2-COP Alcoholic Beverage Permit with Separation Waiver(s). SU-AB 26-0031 Heard
  44. I.3. Application Number: SU-AB 26-0112 Applicant: 1051 Falkenburg LLC Location: 1051 S. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619 Folio Number: 068052.3402 Acreage (+/-): 1.8 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: UMU-20 Service Area: Tampa Existing Zoning: RZ-PD : ZC : 92.0097 Request: Requesting a Special Use 4-COP Alcoholic Beverage Permit With Separation Waiver(s). SU-AB 26-0112 Heard
  45. J. APPEAL (APP) REQUESTS