Keel Farms Zoning Modification Request (PRS 26-0612)

Original title: Application Number: PRS 26-0612 Applicant: KEEL FARMS INC Location: NW & SW Corner of N Forbes Rd & Thonotosassa Rd. Folio Number: 81278.0800, 81279.0010, 81279.0030 & Multiple Acreage: 27.17 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: RES-1 Service Area: Rural Community Plan: None Existing Zoning: PD (14-0533) Request: Minor Modification to PD · Modify operating hours for overflow parking lot and remove certain required transportation improvements RECOMMENDATION: Not Approvable

Record date · May 12, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Keel Farms Inc. requested a minor modification to their existing zoning agreement to change operating hours for an overflow parking lot and remove specific transportation improvement requirements. Despite a staff recommendation of 'Not Approvable,' the Board of County Commissioners () passed the application.

Why it matters

The approval of this application allows Keel Farms to alter its parking operations and bypass previously mandated transportation infrastructure improvements on a 27.17-acre site at the intersection of N Forbes Road and Thonotosassa Road.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Keel Farms Inc

The applicant is granted changes to their parking operations and relief from transportation improvement requirements.

Directly affected

Local residents near N Forbes Rd and Thonotosassa Rd

Residents in the vicinity may experience changes in traffic patterns or parking usage due to the removal of required transportation improvements and modified parking hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Keel Farms ask to change?

They requested to change the operating hours for their overflow parking lot and to remove certain transportation improvements that were previously required.

Did the county staff support this request?

No, the official recommendation provided in the document was 'Not Approvable'.

What is the status of this application?

The application has been passed.

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Staff Recommendation Override

The BOCC passed a land-use application despite a formal 'Not Approvable' recommendation from staff, suggesting a divergence between technical planning advice and board policy.

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