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Development Review Committee Agenda — Minutes

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Brooksville Development Review Committee met to discuss the proposed Phase 4 development of the Southern Hills project, which includes 229 new residential units. City staff and developers reviewed requirements for fire safety, utility connections, tree mitigation, and the project's submission timeline.

Why it matters

The proposed 229-unit Southern Hills expansion will require adherence to updated fire safety codes, potential tree mitigation approvals from the City Council, and coordination with city utility departments for water and sewer infrastructure.

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City of Brooksville Community Development Department DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FL. 34601 MINUTES April 28, 2026 9:00 A.M Present: David Hainley, Community Development Director; Steve Gouldman, City Planner; David Peters, Planning and Zoning Coordinator; Andrea Vieara, Project Manager; Lisa Mann, Recording Clerk; Lisa Hendrickson, City Manager; Andrew Pepe, Hernando County Fire Inspector; Richard Weeks, Department of Public Works Director; and David Kingsbury, Utilities Operations Manager. Also in attendance: Strictland Smith; Heidt Design/Project Manager, Bruce Noble; Green Pointe Developers, Jim McGowis; Green Pointe Developers. A. Approval of April 14, 2026, Minutes: Motion made by Richard Weeks, Public Works Director; and 2nd by Andrew Pepe; Hernando County Fire Inspector to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026, meeting. Motion carried 7-0. B. Southern Hills Strictland Smith, Project Manager; presented phase 4 of Southern Hills plans with committee. He advised that there would be 229 units. They are a mix of single detached homes and attached townhouses. He asked if there were any concerns from zoning. City Planner Gouldman advised him no

concerns there but asked about the golf course encroachment. Mr. Smith advised it was deeded to Green Pointe. Approximately 4 acres. Mr. Gouldman asked if it was platted as the golf course and was advised that they would have to check into it. Director Hainley touched base on saving trees and tree mitigation. Depending on what is being removed they may have to go before City Council for approval. Hernando County Fire Inspector Pepe asked how many units they have in a row. He was advised 6-8. Pepe advised that some code and requirements have changed and that he would get that information to them. Mr. smith asked about review times. Director Hainley advised it depends on the quality of the plans. Director Weeks advised 30-60 days for staff review. They were advised that P&Z meetings take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and cut off time is about 6 weeks prior to the meeting to be placed on the agenda. A copy of the deadlines was emailed to Mr. Smith. He asked about the submittal process, and Director Hainley advised it is all completed electronically online which has instructions and to submit under permit not project. Mr. Smith asked about code requirements on the lots of a cul de sac needing to be radial. Fire Inspector Pepe advised that they have requirements for fire department access and turnaround and he would send him that information. Mr. Smith asked about code requirements for plating on wetlands and was advised no. He asked about utilities master plan. Director Weeks stated that there is not one but currently in the work. He would coordinate with Andrea Vieara, Project Manager and David Kingsbury, Utilities Operations Manager, on point of connection, water main pressure and fire hydrants flow testing. Director Weeks advised private sewer and public water is acceptable, but requirements still must be met on lift station. Director Weeks expressed his concerns about water pressure due to elevation, and a loop system may be needed. Mr. Smith asked about additional fees prior to approval and Director Weeks advised him none that once the USA is approved, they have 60 days to pay the first phase. Andrea Vieara, Project Manager, went over the process on ERU’s and requirements. Fire Inspector Pepe advised that anything over three units require fire sprinklers and alarm. He would also provide that information to him. C. Other Items to Discuss from Committee There was none. D. Next meeting: May 26, 2026. E. Adjournment: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 A.M.

City of Brooksville

CITY OF BROOKSVILLE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601

AGENDA

April 28, 2026, 9:00 A.M.

A. Review of 04/14/2026 Minutes

B. Southern Hills

C. Other items to discuss from Committee members

D. Development Review Meetings

Next Meeting: 05/12/2026

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