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Upcoming P&Z Cases

Below is a list of current cases scheduled for upcoming hearings before the Hernando County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.

Each listing includes the hearing date, applicant's name, file number, request type, general location, parcel key, and a summary of the applicant’s request. 

The hearings are located at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 North Main Street, Room 160, Brooksville, FL 34601.

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: March 9, 2026

Board of County Commissioners: May 5, 2026


APPLICANT: Dirt Doctor 11011 LLC


FILE NUMBER: H-25-50


REQUEST: Rezoning from AG (Agriculture) to PDP(MF)/ Planned Development Project (Multi Family) to develop townhomes


GENERAL LOCATION: Noth side of Bourassa Boulevard, approximately 2,133 feet east of Commercial Way


PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 822756

 

APPLICANT’S REQUEST


The subject site is currently zoned AG/Agricultural) and is surrounded by Sandel Key Community (aka Lake Hideaway). The petitioner is requesting a rezoning from AG/Agricultural) to PDP(MF)/Planned Development Project (Multifamily) to develop a 110-unit townhome community with the following deviations.

 

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: February 9, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission: March 9, 2026

Board of County Commissioners: April 7, 2026

 

APPLICANT: Jack Melton Family, Inc.

 

FILE NUMBER: H-24-39

REQUEST: Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to PDP(SF)/ Planned Development Project (Single Family) with deviations

GENERAL East side of Lockhart Road and I-75

LOCATION:

 

PARCEL KEY 541364, 541578 NUMBER(S):

 

 

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

 

The applicant requests a rezoning of the subject property, consisting of approximately 226.9 acres, from AG (Agricultural) to PDP-SF (Planned Development Project – Single Family) to allow for the development of a subdivision containing up to 907 single-family residential lots located in the I-75/ SR 50 PDD.

 

The petitioner is working with the County to develop an associated Development Agreement that will be brought to the Board at a later date once completed that will address the public facilities impacts of the development, including fire rescue, transportation, utilities and schools.

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: March 9, 2026

Board of County Commissioners: May 5, 2026

 

APPLICANT: Veronica Johnson

 

FILE NUMBER: H-26-04

 

REQUEST: Rezoning from R-1C (Residential) to AR (Agricultural/Residential)

 

GENERAL

LOCATION: North side of Barnevelde Road approximately 240’ from Celeste Avenue

 

PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 73850

 

 

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

 

The petitioner is requesting to rezone their 2.3 parcel from R-1C (Residential) to AR (Agricultural/Residential). The petitioner has indicated a desire to utilize their properties for a horse and for other agricultural benefits. The subject site is part of Country Estates subdivision which is in the Royal Highlands area where several other properties have been rezoned to AR (Agricultural/Residential).

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: February 10, 2025

Board of County Commissioners: May 6, 2025

APPLICANT: Jack Melton Family, Inc

FILE NUMBER: H-25-40

REQUEST: Rezone from AG (agricultural), PDP (GC) Planned Development Project, General Highway Commercial and PDP (HC) Planned Development Project Highway Commercial to CPDP Combined Planned Development Project to include PDP (SF) Planned Development Project Single Family, PDP (MF) Planned Development Project Multifamily, PDP (GC) Planned Development Project, General Commercial and PDP (HC) Planned Development Project Highway Commercial

GENERAL LOCATION: Southwest side of Cortez Road, West side of Lockhart Road approximately 944 feet from I 75

PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 840923, 841138

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The Petitioner is requesting to rezone from AG (agricultural), PDP (GC) Planned Development Project, General Highway Commercial and PDP (HC) Planned Development Project Highway Commercial to CPDP Combined Planned Development Project to include PDP (SF) Planned Development Project Single Family, PDP (MF) Planned Development Project Multifamily, PDP (GC) Planned Development Project, General Commercial and PDP (HC) Planned Development Project Highway Commercial.

The petitioner is requesting approval for a total of 978 lots within the I 75/SR50 PDD, consisting of a mix of commercial, multifamily, and single-family development. Proposed commercial uses include medical facilities such as a hospital or urgent care center, educational facilities, light wholesale and storage operations, microbreweries, and public or private recreational uses. Recreational amenities may include activities such as virtual golf and pickleball.

 

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: February 9, 2026

APPLICANT: Evelyn Gonzalez

FILE NUMBER: SE-26-01

PURPOSE: Special Exception Use Permit for a Congregate Care Facility namely a Group Home for individuals under the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)

GENERAL LOCATION: Southeastern corner of Mariner Boulevard and Odin Street

PARCEL KEY NUMBER: 576095

APPLICANT’S REQUEST:

The petitioner is requesting a Special Exception Use Permit to expand the existing Group Home known as Mariner Group Home, from six (6) to fourteen (14) residents located at 4432 Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill, Florida.

The facility is currently certified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) to serve six individuals with developmental disabilities. Due to increased demand for residential placements within the community, the applicant seeks to expand its capacity to serve additional individuals awaiting placement through APD.

The proposed expansion will continue to comply with all applicable APD regulations, state licensing standards, Hernando County zoning requirements, and life safety codes, and is intended to provide safe, supervised, and person-centered residential care in a manner compatible with the surrounding area.

 

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: February 9, 2026

APPLICANT: Julie Vadell and Sabato Del Pozzo

FILE NUMBER: SE-26-02

PURPOSE: Special Exception Use Permit for Family Mausoleum

GENERAL LOCATION: North side of Rester Drive at the intersection of Kindlewood Trail

PARCEL KEY NUMBER: 973520

APPLICANT’S REQUEST:

The petitioner is requesting approval of a Special Exception Use Permit to allow the construction of a Family Mausoleum on their property. This request is made to honor and preserve the petitioner’s family bond and legacy. The proposed mausoleum would serve as a dedicated place where family members may gather, reflect, and maintain a lasting connection across generations.

 

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: February 9, 2026

APPLICANT: Robert B and Antoinette Creekmore

FILE NUMBER: CU-26-01

REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Security Residence

GENERAL LOCATION: Northern terminus of Rim Rock Drive and Wheystone Drive

PARCEL KEY NUMBER: 759922

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The petitioner is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use of a Recreational Vehicle (RV) as a temporary security residence. The Petitioner is requesting to stay on site while they build their family home.

 

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: February 9, 2026

APPLICANT: Mary Roland

FILE NUMBER: CU-26-02

REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit for a Second Residence Due to Medical Hardship and Damage of Permanent Structure Due to Hurricane Milton

GENERAL LOCATION: North side of Standish Road approximately 850 feet from Cortez Blvd

PARCEL KEY NUMBER: 983984

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a second residence on the property due to medical hardship and the need to complete repairs resulting from Hurricane Milton in October 2024.

During Hurricane Milton, the petitioner’s primary residence sustained significant damage. In response, the petitioner obtained a second mobile home through FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). FEMA placed this mobile home on the property in approximately April 2025, in its current location near or at the property line. The petitioner is requesting a deviation from the 25-foot front setback to keep the mobile home in this location. FEMA has authorized the petitioner to maintain the mobile home on the premises.

Additionally, the petitioner’s family physician has recommended that the petitioner’s husband reside in the ADA-compliant mobile home to accommodate his medical needs.

Upcoming BOCC Cases

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: November 10, 2025

Board of County Commissioners: January 12, 2025

APPLICANT: Medhat Kodsi

FILE NUMBER: H-24-77

REQUEST: Rezoning from R1-C (Residential) to PDP(GC) Planned Development Project (General Commercial) and PDP(MF) Planned Development Project (Multifamily) and to Establish an Associated Master Plan with deviations

GENERAL LOCATION: East side of Commercial Way approximately 0.14 miles south of Zebrafinch Avenue.

PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 62345, 634353, 634406

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The Petitioner has applied to rezone from R1C (Residential) to PDP(GC) Planned Development Project (General Commercial) and PDP(MF) Planned Development Project (Multifamily) and to establish an Associated Master Plan with deviations. The petitioner wants to develop the property with two story buildings with commercial/retail/restaurant uses on the ground floor and 12 apartments on the second floor.

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: November 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission: December 8, 2025

Board of County Commissioners: January 6, 2026

Board of County Commissioners February 3, 2026

APPLICANT: Richard Roach and Kimberly Roach

FILE NUMBER: H-25-35

REQUEST: Rezoning from R-1C(Residential) to AR(Agricultural/Residential)

GENERAL LOCATION: South side of Faculty Street, approximately 325’ west of the intersection of Split Stone Drive and Faculty Street.

PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 22521

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The petitioner is requesting to rezone parcel key 22521 which consists of approximately 1.16 acres, from its current designation of R1-C (Residential) to AR (Agricultural/Residential).

A single-family residence was recently constructed on the property, and the petitioner plans to incorporate small-scale agricultural activities on-site. The proposed activities include raising chickens and livestock, cultivating a vegetable garden, and practicing sustainable homesteading with the goal of establishing a self-sufficient lifestyle.

The applicant states that the rezoning would allow for the production of organically grown food, which they believe contributes to a healthier diet free of commercial additives and pesticides. Furthermore, the petitioner emphasizes that sustainable practices such as gardening and composting promote environmental stewardship, reduce waste, and contribute to the long-term health of the community.

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: December 8, 2025

Board of County Commissioners: February 3, 2026

APPLICANT: Lisa Tabbert

FILE NUMBER: H-25-46

REQUEST: Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to AR-2 (Agricultural /Residential 2)

GENERAL LOCATION: Northeast corner of the intersection of Blackjack Street and Pineda Avenue

PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 401238

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The petitioner requested a rezoning for a 3.8 parcel from AG (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural/Residential) to allow the property to be subdivided into two lots of approximately 1.9 acres each, with a mobile home proposed on each lot. Due to the request for the mobile home, staff has amended the request to a Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to AR-2 (Agricultural Residential 2).

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: December 8, 2025

Board of County Commissioners: February 3, 2026

APPLICANT: Lydia M Cruz

FILE NUMBER: H-25-48

REQUEST: Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential 2)

GENERAL LOCATION: Northern apex of Blanford Street approximately 715 feet west of Daly Road

PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 1057509

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The petitioner is requesting a rezoning of their 4.7-acre parcel from AG (Agricultural) to AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential 2). If the rezoning is approved, the petitioner plans to submit a Class D subdivision to split the parcel into 2 lots. The minimum size of a newly created agricultural parcel is one unit per 10.0 acres. The parcel currently does not meet the size requirements to subdivide. Rezoning the parcel to AR-2 (Agricultural Residential 2) would allow one unit per acre.

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: December 8, 2025

Board of County Commissioners: February 3, 2026

APPLICANT: Soffron Holdings, LLC

FILE NUMBER: H-25-51

REQUEST: Master Plan Revision from PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General Commercial) with specific C-2 uses for mini-warehouses and

outdoor storage with deviations to PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General Commercial) with C-2 use for mini warehouse with deviations.

GENERAL LOCATION: Southeast corner of Alcan Avenue and Landover Boulevard

PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 417481

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The applicant is requesting a Master Plan Revision from PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General Commercial) with specific C-2 uses for mini-warehouses and outdoor storage with deviations to PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General Commercial) with C-2 use for mini warehouse with deviations, eliminating the outdoor storage.

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: December 8, 2025

Board of County Commissioners: February 3, 2025

APPLICANT: APD Advanced Stabilization dba APD Foundation Repair

FILE NUMBER: H-25-53

REQUEST: Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to C-2 (Highway Commercial) for a Foundation Repair business

GENERAL LOCATION: Northwest corner of Manecke Road and Ponce De Leon Boulevard

PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 350907

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The Petitioner has applied a Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to C-2 (Highway Commercial) for a Foundation Repair business. The subject property is located west of U.S. 98 (Ponce de Leon Boulevard). The parcel will be combined with the adjoining property at 701 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, which is designated Highway Commercial. This will allow both parcels to function as one unified commercial site for APD Foundation Repair, which will serve as the company’s permanent location for its shop and administrative offices.

APD Foundation Repair provides foundation stabilization, sinkhole remediation, and concrete repair services throughout Hernando County and nearby areas. The business needs adequate space for office operations, storage of vehicles and equipment, and customer service activities such as warranty and inspection coordination.

This project will benefit the community by supporting the growth of a local small business, creating new employment opportunities, and contributing to the County’s commercial tax base.

Consolidating the company’s operations on a properly zoned site promotes efficient land use and helps prevent scattered or piecemeal development along the corridor.

HEARINGS: Planning & Zoning Commission: June 9, 2025

Board of County Commissioners: August 5, 2025

Board of County Commissioners: February 3, 2026

APPLICANT: Arsany 66th Street, LLC

FILE NUMBER: H-25-01

REQUEST: Rezoning from AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential 2) to PDP(MF) Planned Development Project (Multifamily), PDP(GC) Planned Development Project (General Commercial), and PDP(SF)Planned Development Project (Single Family) with deviations

GENERAL LOCATION: North of County Line Road, South of Pot O’ Gold Lane, approximately 1000’ west of the intersection of County Line Road and Suncoast Boulevard.

PARCEL KEY NUMBER(S): 189940, 189959

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The petitioner is requesting a rezoning of the subject property from AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential 2) to PDP(MF) Planned Development Project (Multifamily), PDP(GC) Planned Development Project (General Commercial), and PDP(SF) Planned Development Project (Single Family) with deviations. The petitioner proposes developing single-family lots on the northern portion of the site, accessed via Pot O’ Gold Lane, with multi-family townhomes in the central area and commercial uses on the southern end. The single-family homes on the north will provide a gradual transition in intensity to the adjacent land.

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