Hernando County  
Planning & Zoning Commission  
Regular Meeting  
Minutes  
November 14, 2022  
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  
The public meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM on Monday, November 2022, in the John  
Law Ayers Room, Government Center, Brooksville, Florida. This meeting was advertised in  
the Hernando Sun newspaper and the agenda packet was available on-line at  
www.hernandocounty.us.  
Attendee Name  
Mike Fulford  
Title  
Chairman  
W. Steve Hickey  
Jonathan Mc Donald  
Michael Kierzynski  
James Lipsey  
Kyle Benda  
Michelle Miller  
Omar DePablo  
Todd Crosby  
Regular Member  
Regular Member  
Regular Member  
Ex Officio Non-voting Member (School Board Rep.)  
Assistant County Attorney  
Planning Administrator  
Senior Planner  
Assistant Public Works Director/County Engineer  
Administrative Assistant III  
Alan Congdon  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Poll Commission for Ex Parte Communications  
Jonathan McDonald indicated he had Ex Parte communication.  
The other Commission members indicated they had no Ex Parte communications concerning  
the petitions being considered at this meeting.  
County Attorney Statement  
Assistant County Attorney Kyle Benda provided the standard admonition that the Planning  
and Zoning Commission decisions were to be based only on the evidence presented in the  
quasi-judicial proceedings.  
Administering of the Oath  
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Staff recommended postponing Item #7 to a date and time certain of December 12, 2022  
meeting.  
John Carroll and Mark Johnson are no longer members of the Planning and Zoning  
Commission due to accepting new offices.  
APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA (Limited to Staff & Commission)  
A motion was made to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried 5-0.  
Motion  
C. APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA (Limited to Staff & Commission)  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
ADOPTION OF THE INFORMATION PACKETS INTO EVIDENCE  
The agenda packet that was submitted to the P&Z included written information regarding all  
cases to be considered which needed to be accepted into evidence for the hearing.  
The staff recommended the P&Z accept the agenda packet, including the staff reports, into  
evidence as if read aloud in their entirety.  
Motion  
D. ADOPTION OF THE INFORMATION PACKETS INTO EVIDENCE  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
STANDARD AGENDA (BOARD SITTING IN ITS QUASI-JUDICIAL CAPACITY)  
H-22-71 - Sobel Fund VII, LLC:  
Master Plan Revision on Property Zoned CPDP(Combined Planned Development  
Project) with General Commercial, Office Professional, and Multifamily uses to add  
Specific C-2 Uses and Deviations; Southwest corner of Lake in the Woods Drive and  
Commercial Way (US Hwy 19)  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. DePablo  
utilized the overhead projector to show the location of the subject parcel.  
The item was not dually advertised, the petitioner did not pick up the signs. Staff is requesting  
the petition has been postpone to a date time certain of December 12, 2022 at 9:00a.m.  
Motion  
A motion was made to postpone H-22-71 to a date and time certain of December 12, 2022 at  
9:00 a.m. with the applicant.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
SE-22-11 - Donald Whitehead, Jr.:  
Special Exception Use Permit for a Place of Public Assembly, namely, a Venue for  
Special Events; South of Cortez Boulevard (SR 50) across from Dorsey Smith Road  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Donald Whitehead Jr., the applicant, under oath, discussed the request with the Planning and  
Zoning Commission.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
Commissioner Hickey stated that he wanted to have time limits on the events.  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the Special Exception Use Permit subject to modified  
performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
SE-22-12 - 3 Horse Distillery, LLC:  
Special Exception Use Permit for a Distillery; East side of Gobbler Run, approximately  
3,000' south of Oakfork Trail  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to display the  
subject location.  
Cara Ann Groves, representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the application with  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Patrick Tooley, representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the application with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Mr. DePablo indicated that staff received an e-mail from a concerned citizen about operating a  
home business at the site.  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the Special Exception Use Permit subject to unmodified  
performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jonathan McDonald  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
SE-22-13 - Nathan Randall:  
Revision to a Special Exception Use Permit for a Place of Public Assembly, namely a  
Venue for Special Events; Northern terminus of Karry Creek Lane  
Mrs. Miller introduced the subject application. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to  
show the location of the subject parcel.  
Leanna Randall, the applicant, under oath, discussed the petition with the Planning and  
Zoning Commission.  
Nathan Randall, the applicant, under oath, also discussed the application with the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
Jeff Randall, the applicant, under oath, also discussed the application with the Planning and  
Zoning Commission.  
The following people spoke, under oath, against the petition: Karen Hamilton, Leslie Walters,  
and Robert Hamilton.  
The following people spoke under oath, in favor of the petition: Jerry Childers, Terri Kinder,  
and Deloris Kinder.  
Assistant County Attorney, Kyle Benda, discussed the requirements to be considered for the  
granting of Special Exception Use Permits and discussion ensued.  
Jeff Randall, responded to the concerns raised by the citizens during public comment.  
Leanna Randall, advised the Commission that they had reached out to the neighbors multiple  
times and the neighbors have refused to communicate with them.  
Nathan Randall, advised he gets the required permits for the tents, and addressed the other  
concerns.  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the Special Exception Use Permit subject to unmodified  
performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Jonathan McDonald  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-58 - Adam Webster:  
Re-establish a Master Plan for a Property Zoned PDP(GHC)/ Planned Development  
Project (General Highway Commercial) and add a Specific C-2 Use for Mini-Warehouse;  
Northwest corner of the intersection of Pythia Place and Linden Drive, approximately  
300ˈ north of County Line Road  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Alan Garman,representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
Wayne Karastury, representing the petitioner, under oath, also discussed the petition with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
The following people spoke under oath against the petition: Karen Ozjowski, Johanna Garcia,  
Mary-Jo Artura, and Michelle Nicolini.  
Alan Garman, responded to the concerns raised by the citizens during public comment.  
Wayne Karastury, responded to concerns raised by the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the petitioner's request, subject to modified performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-67 - Keith Marko:  
Rezoning from R-1C (Residential) to PDP(RUR)/Planned Development Project (Rural)  
with a specific AG (Agricultural) Use for Two Miniature Cows; Northeast corner of  
Rapidan Road and Wharton Avenue  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Keith Marko, the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the Planning and Zoning  
Commission.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissions adopt a resolution  
approving the petitioner's request for rezoning subject to performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jonathan McDonald  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-23 - A & I Land Association, LLC:  
Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to C-4 (Heavy Highway Commercial); South side of  
Cortez Boulevard (SR 50), approximately 1,000' east of Frisco Road  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Daryl Johnston Esq., representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
Discussion ensued.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the petitioner's request with modified performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
W. Steven Hickey  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-28 - Downtown Development Partners, LLC:  
Rezoning from PDP(SF)/Planned Development Project (Single Family) to  
PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General Commercial); Northeast side of  
Breakwater Boulevard, approximately 400' west of its intersection with Commercial  
Way  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Alan Garman, representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
The following people spoke against the petition: Rachel Weiner, Ann Odell, Christopher  
Wright, Leslie Collier-Brown, Richard Powers, Michael Morelli, Don Guillory, John French,  
William Johnson, Michael Nadeau, David Allan, Angelia Jefferion, Randy Bollert, Bryan  
Marquart, and Cosmo Donato.  
Alan Garman, addressed the concerns raised by the citizens under public comment.  
Todd Crosby, Assistant County Engineer, under oath discussed traffic at Breakwater Drive  
and the frontage road.  
Discussion ensued regarding traffic in the area, A motion was made to have a traffic study.  
Motion  
A motion was made for a traffic study to be completed and to postpone the hearing with the  
petitioner incurring all re-advertising fees.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-48 - Lonestar Properties NC, Inc.:  
Rezoning from PDP(CP)/Planned Development Project (Corporate Park) to  
PDP(IND)/Planned Development Project (Industrial); North side of Ayers Road,  
approximately 2,600' west of Broad Street  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Isabel Albert, AICP, representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the application with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Doloris Mills and Dorreen Bergh, both under oath, spoke against the petition.  
Isabel Albert, addressed the concerns expressed during public comment.  
Gary Schraut, representing the petitioner, under oath, responded to the concerns raised  
during public comment  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the petitioner's requested rezoning subject to modified performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-51 - DR Horton:  
Establish a Master Plan on Property Zoned CPDP (Combined Planned Development  
Project) with Single Family and General Commercial Uses with deviations; East side of  
Commercial Way, across from Happy Days Drive  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Clark Hobby,representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
Brian Surak, representing the petitioner, under oath, also discussed the request with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
The following people spoke under oath against the petition: Carolyn Kuzniewski, Al Martucci,  
and Michael Monarch.  
Clark Hobby, discussed the concerns raised by the citizens during public comment.  
Todd Crosby, Assistant County Engineer, addressed the denial of the frontage road wavier.  
Discussion ensued.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a resolution  
approving the petitioner's request to rezone, subject to modified performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
W. Steven Hickey  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF ISSUES  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 P.M.