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Zoning Modification Request for 9.86 Acres near Gibsonton Drive

Original title: Application Number: MM 25-0071 Applicant: MARK BENTLEY, ESQ, B.CS. AICP Location: 1550ft SW of Fern Hill Dr & Gibsonton Dr Intersection & 900ft N of Gibsonton Dr. Folio Number: 76326.0000 & 76327.0000 Acreage: 9.86 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: CMU-12 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Riverview & SouthShore Areawide Systems Existing Zoning: PD (99-0735) Request: Major Modification to PD RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Hearing Master: Approval Development Services: Approvable, Subject to Conditions Planning Commission: Consistent with Plan

Record date · May 13, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a request for a major modification to an existing Planned Development (PD) zoning designation for a 9.86-acre site located near the intersection of Fern Hill Drive and Gibsonton Drive. The application has received recommendations for approval from the and the Planning Commission.

Why it matters

The approval of this major modification allows for changes to the land use regulations governing a 9.86-acre parcel, which dictates what types of development can occur at that specific location in the Riverview/SouthShore area.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners in the vicinity of Fern Hill Dr and Gibsonton Dr

The modification of zoning standards on the 9.86-acre site may alter the permitted uses or development intensity near their properties.

Directly affected

Mark Bentley

As the applicant, he is responsible for navigating the zoning modification process for the subject property.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Major Modification to PD'?
It is a formal request to significantly change the previously approved zoning and development standards for a specific Planned Development site.
Has this project been approved?
The application has received positive recommendations from the and Planning Commission, and the status is listed as 'Passed' under the BOCC Land Use agenda.

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Major Modification to Existing PD

The application seeks to modify a long-standing Planned Development (99-0735), indicating a potential change in the intended use or density of the site compared to the original 1999 approval.

Connected Entities

MARK BENTLEY, SouthShore, BOCC Land Use and 1 more

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