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PRS 23-0089HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY · LOCALSession 2023local legislationUNKNOWN

Local Impact

Proposed Height Increase for 16504 S US Hwy 301

Original title: PRS 23-0089: Minor Height Increase Application Review

Record date · April 12, 2023

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What This Bill Does

This application requests a zoning modification to allow a commercial building at 16504 S US Hwy 301 to increase its height from 35 feet (2 stories) to 60 feet (4 stories). The proposal is currently under review with a recommendation for approval subject to specific conditions.

Why it matters

This decision determines the maximum allowable building height for an 8.99-acre commercial site in Wimauma, which directly impacts the scale and density of future development at this location.

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

John Falkner

The applicant is seeking a change to the zoning regulations governing their property.

Indirectly affected

Wimauma residents

Local residents may be affected by changes to the scale and height of commercial development within their community.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current height limit for this property?

The current limit is 35 feet, or 2 stories.

What is the applicant asking for?

The applicant is requesting to increase the height limit to 60 feet, or 4 stories.

Has this request been approved?

The application has received a recommendation of 'Approvable, Subject to Conditions,' but it is still in the review process.

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Height Variance in Urban Service Area

The request highlights a move to increase vertical density within the Wimauma Urban Service Area.

Wimauma 16504 S US Hwy 301

Connected Entities

PRS 23-0089, 35 feet/2 stories, 8.99 acres and 7 more

bill numberPRS 23-0089“Application identification number”Map →

dollar amount35 feet/2 stories“Original building height”Map →

dollar amount8.99 acres“Size of the property”Map →

location16504 S US Hwy 301“Location of the proposed development”Map →

otherRES-4“Comprehensive plan designation”Map →

locationWimauma“Community plan designation”Map →

PersonJOHN FALKNER“Applicant for the zoning modification”Map →

dollar amount78895.0000“Parcel identification number”Map →

dollar amount60 feet/4 stories“Proposed building height”Map →

bill numberPD (89-0097)“Existing zoning designation”Map →

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