HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY  
Land Use Hearing Officer  
LUHO RESULTS - FINAL  
9:00 A.M. MONDAY, January 12, 2026  
County Center, 2nd Floor  
WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT.  
HEARING SCHEDULE:  
The LUHO Hearing will Starts at 9:00 A.M., The Following Items on the Morning Agenda Will Be Heard  
Beginning at 9:00 A.M. With No New Petitions Starting After 5:00 P.M.: Special Uses (SU), Vested Rights  
(VR), Fee Waivers (FW), Reconsideration Requests, Appeals, Variances (VAR).  
HEARING ORDER:  
• CALL TO ORDER BY THE HEARING OFFICER  
• CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO THE AGENDA  
• HEARING FOR INDIVIDUAL CASES  
WHEN ADDRESSING THE HEARING OFFICER, PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS  
INTO THE MICROPHONE.  
IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION TO THE  
HEARING OFFICER, PLEASE PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) COPIES OF EACH ITEM. PLEASE  
BE ADVISED THAT MATERIALS SUBMITTED BECOME PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD  
AND CANNOT BE RETURNED.  
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations to participate  
in the proceeding, and those seeking an interpreter, should contact the Customer Service Center at telephone  
number (813) 272-5900 or Hearing/Voice Impaired call 711 no later than 48 hours prior to the proceedings.  
This meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  
LUHO Hearing Agenda For January 12, 2026  
The following dates pertain only to applications heard at the January 12, 2026 hearing. The Hearing Officer  
shall file a Recommendation or Final Decision for each application on February 03, 2026.  
For Appeals of Administrative Decisions (APP), the decision of the Hearing Officer is final.  
For Variance (VAR) applications, the decision of the Hearing Officer may be appealed to the Land Use Appeals  
Board. An appeal of the Hearing Officer’s decision must be filed with the Hillsborough County Development  
Services Department no later than 30 calendar days from the final decision date.  
The participants at the LUHO public hearing shall consist of the Applicant, County Staff, County Agencies,  
Proponents, and Opponents, including the public and witnesses with relevant testimony. Each participant’s  
presentation shall be limited in time as described below; however, the LUHO may grant additional time provided  
that good cause is shown.  
The order of presentation for each petition is as follows:  
a. Applicant and witnesses; proposal: 15 minutes**  
b. Administrator, summary of the applicant, County Staff and department findings: 5 minutes**  
c. Planning Commission Staff; statement of compliance or non-compliance: 5 minutes  
d. Proponents; argument for the application: 15 minutes  
e. Opponents; argument against the application: 15 minutes  
f. Staff; amended recommendations, if any: 5 minutes  
g. Applicant; rebuttal and summation: 5 minutes  
**For Variance (VAR) applications, County Staff presents its findings before Applicant testimony.  
To the maximum extent practicable, the public hearing shall be informal. The LUHO’s decision or  
recommendation must be filed with the Clerk of the BOCC within fifteen (15) working days after the conclusion  
of the public hearing. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the recommendation or decision by mail must supply  
the Clerk of the BOCC with his/her name, address, and a stamped, self-addressed envelope for that purpose.  
Please call 813-272-5600 for further information.  
STANDING TO APPEAL AND ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE FOR VARIANCE REQUESTS  
AND APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS  
The Land Use Hearing Officer Public Hearing for Variance Requests and Appeals of Administrative Decisions  
is the time for all interested citizens to present evidence and testimony. This evidence and testimony will be the  
only evidence subject to review by the appeal board if an appeal is filed. This means that, at the end of today’s  
Public Hearing, the record closes and no new evidence may be submitted as part of the record. Any decision of  
the Land Use Hearing Officer may be appealed to the Land Use Appeals Board, except Appeals of  
Administrative Decisions.  
The Appeals Board will only consider the Land Use Hearing Officer’s decision and the record of the public  
hearing in making a final decision on petitions. The hearing shall be limited to the record on appeal and shall  
consist of oral argument by the Administrator, the party appealing the decision, and any interveners, each of  
whom may be represented by legal counsel.  
The following shall have standing to appeal a decision of the Land Use Hearing Officer or to intervene in an  
appeal:  
1. The Applicant  
2. Any person or entity which appeared before the Land Use Hearing Officer, presented testimony or other  
evidence, and is adversely affected by the decision of the Land Use Hearing Officer.  
It is the County Attorney Office’s role to assure that no new evidence or testimony is allowed before the Appeals  
Board or the Land Use Hearing Officer. The County Attorney will recommend that the Appeals Board or the  
Land Use Hearing Officer disregard evidence or testimony which is not contained in the record. Any evidence  
presented which is outside the record made at today’s public hearing could jeopardize the legality of the Appeals  
Board’s decision and the presenter of that evidence could hurt his/her own cause. The requirements and  
limitations listed above shall apply to all appeals of Administrative Decisions being reviewed by the Land Use  
Hearing Officer during today’s hearing.  
The safest course of action is for you to write down your comments today and repeat those to the Appeals Board.  
Therefore, please be sure that all information which you wish to be heard by the Appeals Board is contained in  
the record today.  
A.  
LUHO WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES  
A.1.  
VAR 24-1128 ROLANDO SANTIAGO  
This application is out of order to be heard and is being CONTINUED to February 09, 2026 LUHO.  
24-1128  
Attachments:  
Result: Continued  
Motion: Continued to the Land Use Hearing Officer due back on 02/09/2026  
A.2.  
A.3.  
A.4.  
SU-SCH 24-1335 DAVID WRIGHT/TSP COMPANIES, INC.  
This Application is out of order to be heard and is being CONTINUED to the February 09, 2026 LUHO.  
24-1335  
Attachments:  
Result: Continued  
Motion: Continued to the Land Use Hearing Officer due back on 02/09/2026  
VAR 25-1340 LARITZA LOPEZ  
This application is out of order to be heard and is being CONTINUED to February 09, 2026 LUHO.  
25-1340  
Attachments:  
Result: Continued  
Motion: Continued to the Land Use Hearing Officer due back on 02/09/2026  
VAR 26-0227 MATTHEW REMSON  
This application is out of order to be heard and is being CONTINUED to the February 09, 2026, LUHO.  
26-0227  
Attachments:  
Result: Continued  
Motion: Continued to the Land Use Hearing Officer due back on 02/09/2026  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
VESTED RIGHTS  
FEE WAIVER  
REMANDS  
RECONSIDERATION REQUESTS  
F.  
SITE DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE REQUESTS  
F.1.  
Application Number: VAR-WS 26-0149  
Applicant:  
Location:  
ERIC & LAJOYCE HOUSTON  
Lake Hills Dr 350ft E of Lake Hills Dr &  
Falkirk Pl intersection N side of St.  
76828.6090  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
0.98 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-4  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
RSC-2  
Requesting a Variance to Encroach into the Wetland  
Setback.  
26-0149  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
G.  
SIGN VARIANCE REQUESTS  
H.  
VARIANCE (VAR) REQUESTS  
H.1.  
Application Number: VAR 25-1312  
Applicant:  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
LUISA I. ALONSO  
6802 Rosewood Ct.  
7864.0000  
0.26 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-4  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
RSC-6  
Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards.  
25-1312  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
H.2.  
Application Number: VAR 25-1359  
Applicant:  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
MAGELA PUBLES  
806 Gateway Ln.  
17735.1232  
0.21 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-4  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
RSC-6  
Requesting a Variance to Fence Requirements and  
Variance to Accessory Structure Standards.  
25-1359  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
H.3.  
Application Number: VAR 26-0018  
Applicant:  
ELEAZAR GARZA ZAPATA  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
11905 Baytree Dr.  
77361.0228  
0.98 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-1  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
AS-1  
Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards.  
26-0018  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
H.4.  
Application Number: VAR 26-0083  
Applicant:  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
KELLY GUTIERREZ  
6819 Robinswood Ln.  
9063.0000  
0.17 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-6  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
RSC-9  
Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards and  
Variance to Swimming Pool Requirements.  
26-0083  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
H.5.  
Application Number: VAR 26-0099  
Applicant:  
TIFFNEY LANE  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
9916 Alafia Vista Dr.  
49354.0000, 49356.0000  
0.52 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-4  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
RSC-6  
Requesting a Variance to Minimum Lot Size  
by Available Utilities.  
26-0099  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
H.6.  
Application Number: VAR 26-0134  
Applicant:  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
MELVA RODRIGUEZ  
8511 Sunbeam Ln.  
7023.0100  
Acreage (+/-):  
0.23 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-20  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
RSC-6  
Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards.  
26-0134  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
H.7.  
Application Number: VAR 26-0148  
Applicant:  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
PETER MCCONAGHEY  
3701 W Knights Griffin Rd.  
80605.0000, 80610.0000,80620.5004,81001.1000  
83.74  
Comprehensive Plan: R-1  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Rural  
PD 04-1157  
Requesting a Variance to Landscaping and  
Buffering Requirements.  
26-0148  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
H.8.  
Application Number: VAR 26-0176  
Applicant:  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
KEVIN MCNAMARA  
3905 Americana Dr.  
12161.0035  
0.21 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-4  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Rural  
RSC-6  
Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards.  
26-0176  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
H.9.  
Application Number: VAR 26-0187  
Applicant:  
RAMINENI GOWTHAM KUMAR  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
6620 Grace Sweat Rd.  
77748.0100  
1.3 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: SMU-6  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
AS-1  
Requesting a Variance to Accessory Dwelling  
Requirements and Variance to Accessory Structure  
Requirements.  
26-0187  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
H.10. Application Number: VAR 26-0188  
Applicant:  
GREGORY LACHAPELLE & SHARON GIONATA  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
19411 Golden Slipper Pl.  
12931.6228  
0.12 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-2  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
PD 92-0311  
Requesting a Variance to Lot Development Standards.  
26-0188  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
SPECIAL USES  
I.  
I.1.  
Application Number: SU-AB 26-0225  
Applicant:  
Location:  
Folio Number:  
Acreage (+/-):  
MARIA RODRIGUEZ  
2730 W Waters Ave.  
24741.0000  
0.91 acres, more or less  
Comprehensive Plan: R-6  
Service Area:  
Existing Zoning:  
Request:  
Urban  
CN  
Requesting a Special Use 2-COP Alcoholic Beverage  
Permit with Separation Waiver(s)  
26-0225  
Attachments:  
Result: Heard and Pending Determination  
Motion: Heard and Pending Determination  
J.  
APPEAL (APP) REQUESTS