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MM 24-0468HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY · LOCALSession 2024local legislationUNKNOWN

Local Impact

Zoning Modification Approval for 8.27 Acres near Progress Blvd

Original title: MM 24-0468: Zoning Modification Application Approval

Record date · March 11, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines the approval recommendation for a major zoning modification request for an 8.27-acre property located near the intersection of Progress Blvd and S Falkenburg Rd. The application, filed by Rickey L. Houston, seeks to modify existing planned development zoning.

Why it matters

This decision determines the allowed land use and development standards for an 8.27-acre site in the Greater Palm River area, which may impact future construction and property usage in that 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

RICKEY L HOUSTON

As the applicant, they are seeking the zoning modification for the specified 8.27-acre property.

Directly affected

Greater Palm River residents

The property is located within their community plan area, and changes to zoning may impact local land use.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is being requested for this property?

The applicant is requesting a major modification to the existing Planned Development (PD) zoning for the site.

Has the application been approved?

The Zoning Hearing Master has recommended approval, and Development Services has recommended approval subject to conditions.

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Alignment of Reviewing Agencies

All three reviewing bodies (Zoning Hearing Master, Development Services, and Planning Commission) are in alignment regarding the approval of the modification.

Zoning Hearing Master Development Services Planning Commission

Connected Entities

S Falkenburg Rd, Urban, RICKEY L HOUSTON and 9 more

locationS Falkenburg Rd“Road name”Map →

otherUrban“Service Area”Map →

PersonRICKEY L HOUSTON“Applicant for the zoning modification”Map →

otherCMU-12“Comprehensive Plan”Map →

location900ft W of Progressive Blvd & S Falkenburg Rd Intersection“Location of the proposed development”Map →

bill numberPD (98-0852)“Existing Zoning Code”Map →

bill numberMM 24-0468“Application number”Map →

OrganizationGreater Palm River“Community Plan”Map →

locationProgressive Blvd“Road name”Map →

locationN Side of Progress Blvd“Road name”Map →

dollar amountPortion of 47930.0000“Folio number”Map →

dollar amount8.27 acres“Acreage of the property”Map →

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Significance40
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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Buzz10
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