Zoning Change for New Fire Station in Apollo Beach/Ruskin Area

Original title: Application Number: PRS 25-1200 Applicant: BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES Location: NE Corner of 24th ST NE & 19th Ave. Folio Number: Portion of (54244.0000 & 54244.0029) Acreage: 13 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: SMU-6 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Apollo Beach, Ruskin & Southshore Existing Zoning: PD (14-0815) Request: Minor Modification to PD · Modify configuration of development tracts 23 and 25 and designate area in Tract 25 for fire station RECOMMENDATION: Approvable, subject to proposed conditions

Record date · November 12, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This document approves a minor zoning modification for a 13-acre site at the corner of 24th Street NE and 19th Avenue. The change allows for the reconfiguration of development tracts and designates a specific area within the site for a new fire station.

Why it matters

The approval authorizes the land use change necessary to accommodate a new fire station, which will serve the Apollo Beach, Ruskin, and Southshore communities.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Brookfield Properties

The applicant must adhere to the conditions set by the BOCC for the development of the 13-acre site.

Directly affected

Apollo Beach, Ruskin & Southshore residents

The community will have a new fire station site designated within their service area.

Key Facts

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