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Zoning Change for Bell Shoals Baptist Church School

Original title: Application Number: PRS 25-0314 Applicant: BELL SHOALS BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRANDON INC Location: 2102 Bell Shoals Rd. Folio Number: 72584.0000 & 72654.0300 Acreage: 39 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: RES-4 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Brandon Existing Zoning: PD (04-0285) Request: Minor Modification to PD · Modify grade levels for school from K-8 to K-12 and add additional building RECOMMENDATION: Approvable, Subject to Conditions

April 8, 2025

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What this does

This decision changes the permitted land use at 2102 Bell Shoals Rd, allowing for a larger school facility and an expanded student population range from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Bell Shoals Baptist Church of Brandon Inc

The organization is granted permission to expand its school grade levels and construct new facilities.

Local residents in Brandon

Residents in the vicinity may experience changes in traffic or site usage due to the expansion of the school to a K-12 facility.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 8, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a request from Bell Shoals Baptist Church of Brandon to expand their school operations. The approval allows the school to increase its grade levels from K-8 to K-12 and permits the construction of an additional building on the property.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What changes are being made to the school at Bell Shoals Baptist Church?
The school is now permitted to serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade, rather than the previous K-8 limit, and may add a new building.
Where is this development located?
The property is located at 2102 Bell Shoals Rd in Brandon, covering approximately 39 acres.

Why It Matters

This decision changes the permitted land use at 2102 Bell Shoals Rd, allowing for a larger school facility and an expanded student population range from kindergarten through 12th grade.

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policy shift80% confidence

School Expansion Trend

The approval reflects a shift in land use to accommodate K-12 education within an existing church-owned Planned Development.

Connected Entities

location2102 Bell Shoals RdThe physical address of the property subject to the zoning modification.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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