Hernando County  
Planning & Zoning Commission  
Regular Meeting  
Minutes  
July 11, 2022  
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  
The public meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM on Monday, July 11, 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  
Jerry Campbell  
W. Steve Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Jonathan McDonald  
John T. Carroll  
Mark Johnson  
James Lipsey  
Michelle Miller  
Omar DePablo  
Alaina Kidd  
Vice Chairman  
Regular Member  
Regular Member  
Regular Member  
Alternate Member  
Alternate Member  
Ex Officio Non-voting Member (School Board Rep.)  
Acting Planning Administrator  
Senior Planner  
Planner I  
Scott Herring  
Alan Congdon  
Public Works Director/County Engineer  
Administrative Assistant III  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Poll Commission for Ex Parte Communications  
Comm. Campbell indicated he had received ex parte communication for two of the cases  
being heard at the meeting. The other members of the Planning and Zoning Commission  
indicated they had not received any ex parte communication.  
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  
Mrs. Miller advised the Commission that the School Board representative, Jim Lipsey, would  
not be in attendance at the meeting and introduced Alaina Kidd the new Planner I.  
APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA (Limited to Staff & Commission  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the agenda as written.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, 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  
A motion was made to adopt the informational packet into evidence.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
UNIFIED AGENDA  
CP1429620 - M/I Homes of Tampa, LLC: Anderson Snow Road Conditional Plat  
CP1430915 - DR Horton Inc. Lucky Lane Subdivision Conditional Plat  
Approval of the minutes for the May 9, 2022, regular meeting of the Planning and  
Zoning Commission.  
Approval of the minutes for the June 13, 2022, regular meeting of the Planning and  
Zoning Commission.  
Motion  
A motion was made to adopt the items on the Unified Agenda (Conditional Plat 1429620 M/I  
Homes of Tampa, Conditional Plat 1430915 DR Horton, Minutes of the May 9, 2022 regular  
meeting, Minutes of the June 13, 2022).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
STANDARD AGENDA (BOARD SITTING IN ITS QUASI-JUDICIAL CAPACITY)  
CU-22-05 - Windy Southall: Conditional Use Permit for a Portable Roadside Stand,  
namely a Produce Stand; South side of Wiscon Road, approximately 750’ west of Lykes  
Dublin Road  
The petition was introduced by Mrs. Miller. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to  
display the location of the subject property.  
Henry Southall representing the applicant under oath discussed the petition with the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
A brief recess occurred from 9:10 AM until 9:12 AM to allow the petitioner to review the  
performance conditions.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the Conditional Use Permit, with unmodified performance  
conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
W. Steven Hickey  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
CU-22-07 - Mike & Cheryl Thomas: Conditional Use Permit for a Second Residence;  
East side of Old Crystal River Road, approximately 700ˈ south of Our Road  
The petition was introduced by Mrs. Miller. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to  
display the location of the subject property.  
Cheryl Thomas, under oath, the applicant discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning  
Commission.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
Mr. DePablo indicated that a note from a physician is in the file that states it would be  
beneficial for the applicant's mother to live closer to family.  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the Conditional Use Permit with unmodified performance  
conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
SE-22-08 - Tampa Bay Tres Dias: Special Exception Use Permit for a Place of Public  
Assembly, namely a Religious Establishment with a Spiritual Retreat Center; West side  
of Batten Road, approximately 1,500' north of Skyview Circle  
Mrs. Miller introduced the application. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead project to show the  
location of the subject property.  
Mrs. Miller stated that the applicant is looking for a permanent location for the retreat.  
Additionally, she stated that there are dormitories proposed and they would only be allowed to  
stay in those dormitories, not in RVs.  
Don Lacey, AICP, Coastal Engineering Associates, under oath, representing the applicant  
discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Ty Tyson, under oath, representing the application discussed the petition with the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
The following people spoke under oath against the petition: Renee Holcomb, Rachel Kierez,  
Dennis Nelski, Bill Lennartz, Ray Zorquest, Riccardo Palomino, Ray Eggers, Susan Owens,  
Steven Bell, Dawn Door, Juah Benson, Cory Dye, Peter Roman, Karen Kanitz, Anna  
Georgiadis, John Omran, Arnie Quires, Neil Williams.  
The following people spoke under oath in favor of the petition: Robert Goodwin, Michael  
Smith, and Eleanor Webb.  
Donald Lacey, under oath, addressed the concerns expressed during public comment.  
Ty Tyson, under oath, also addressed the concerns expressed during public comment.  
Cliff Manuel, President Costal Engineering Associates, under oath, also addressed the  
concerns expressed during public comment.  
Discussion followed.  
Kyle Benda, Assistant County Attorney, under oath, addressed the compatibility of the  
requested Special Exception Use Permit.  
Comm. Campbell expressed concern about the restriction of the motion to only approve or  
deny the application without modification to staff conditions by Chairman Fulford.  
Motion  
A motion was made to deny the Special Exception Use Permit based on the grounds of  
incompatibility with the surrounding uses.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
Campbell  
NAYES:  
RECESS  
A brief recess occurred from 10:48 AM until 10:57 AM.  
H-22-16 - Lennar Homes, LLC (On Behalf of Nichols Linda Ann Testamentary Trustee):  
Rezoning from AR/(Agricultural Residential) to PDP(SF)/Planned Development Project  
(Single Family) with Deviations; South side of Cortez Boulevard, approximately 885ˈ  
west of Frisco Road  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Donald Lacey, AICP, Coastal Engineering Associates, under oath, representing the applicant  
discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
The following people spoke under oath against the petition: Dale Tracy, Jody Kenyon, Keith  
Runyon, Anna Georgiadis and Peggy Exum.  
Donald Lacey, AICP, under oath, addressed the concerns expressed during public comment.  
Cliff Manuel, President of Coastal Engineering Associates, under oath also addressed the  
citizen's concerns.  
A brief recess occurred from 11:25 AM until 11:31 AM due to technical difficulties with the new  
software.  
Discussion followed.  
Scott Herring, County Engineer, discussed the Faber Road access with 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 with unmodified performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Jerry Campbell  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-31 - Stein Investment Group: Rezoning from AR-2/(Agricultural/Residential-2) and  
C-2/(Highway Commercial) to PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General  
Commercial) with Specific C-2 uses with Deviations; North side of County Line Road,  
approximately 975' east of Springtime Street  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead project to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Donald Lacey, AICP, Coastal Engineering Associates, under oath, representing the applicant,  
discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Mrs. Miller addressed the requested modification to condition 10 by the applicant.  
Livon Potocki, under oath, spoke against the petition.  
Donald Lacey, AICP, under oath, addressed the concerns expressed during public comment.  
Discussion followed.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the Petitioner's request with modified performance conditions as reflected in the  
P&Z action.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
Jonathan McDonald  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-32 - Scott & Sons Properties, LLC: Rezoning from C-2/(Highway Commercial) and  
AG/(Agricultural) to PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General Commercial) with  
a Specific C-2 use for Outdoor Storage with Deviations; West side of Ponce De Leon  
Boulevard, approximately 450ˈ north of Denny Drive  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to display the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Alan Garman, under oath, representing the applicant discussed the petition with the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
Scott Herring, County Engineer, under oath, addressed the applicants request for the  
reservation of the land for the widening of US 98.  
Matthew Dallade and Mary Mazzuco spoke under oath against the petition.  
Alan Garman, under oath addressed the concerns addressed the concerns addressed during  
the public comment period.  
Discussion followed.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the Petitioner's request with modified performance conditions as reflected in the  
P&Z action.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
W. Steven Hickey  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
RECESS  
A brief recess occurred from 12:23 PM until 12:29 PM.  
H-22-33 - Gregory Thomas & Andrea Lynn Arflack, Thomas & Patricia Dampman, Donald  
E. Wagner, Kenneth R. Davis, Randy Bland, Gabriel A Olmo, Pauline M. Barlo, Mauricio  
Lopez: Rezoning from R-1C/(Residential) to AR/(Agricultural/Residential); South of  
Albany Road, north of Barnevelde Road and east of Celeste Avenue  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead project to display the  
subject parcels.  
Andrea Arflack, representing the applicants under oath discussed the petition 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 Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the Petitioner's request in accordance with the staff report.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
W. Steven Hickey  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-43 - Flammer Ford of Spring Hill, Inc.: Rezoning from C-1/(General Commercial) to  
C-2/(Highway Commercial); East side of Middlesex Drive, approximately 500’ south of  
Toucan Drive  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Joe Mason, under oath, representing the petitioner, discussed the petition with the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
There was no public comment offered by the audience.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the Petitioner's request in accordance with the staff report.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
Jonathan McDonald  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-14 - Land Builder, LLC: Rezoning from AG/(Agricultural) to PDP(MF)/Planned  
Development Project (Multifamily) with Deviations; Southern side of Bourassa  
Boulevard, approximately 325ˈ south of Hyde Street  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to display the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Donald Lacey, AICP, Coastal Engineering Associates, under oath, representing the petitioner,  
discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
The following people spoke under oath against the petition: Dave Pritchett, Jane Heid, Mary  
Mazzuco, Robert Goodwin, Chet Downing, Martin Hernandez, Brett Sherman, Mr.  
Couchman, Francis Click.  
Scott Herring, County Engineer, under oath, discussed the need for the second access point  
at Lazy Days.  
Discussion followed.  
Kyle Benda, Assistant County Attorney, advised the Commission that the only question at  
hand is whether the proposed project meets the requirements of the code.  
Discussion followed.  
Scott Herring, County Engineer, in response to the Commissioners' questions indicated we  
have allowed the second access to be emergency access only in other projects, however he  
stands by his recommendation in the reports.  
Cliff Manuel, President Coastal Engineering, under oath addressed the concerns expressed  
during public comments.  
Discussion followed.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the Petitioner's request with modified performance conditions as reflected in the  
P&Z action.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jonathan McDonald  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H-22-04 - Pulte Group: Rezoning from AG/(Agricultural) to PDP(SF)/Planned  
Development Project (Single Family) with deviations; Southern Terminus of Sterling  
Hills Boulevard  
Mrs. Miller introduced the application, and utilized the overhead projector to show requested  
changes to the performance conditions and the location of the subject parcels.  
Donald Lacey, AICP, Coastal Engineering, under oath, representing the petitioner's discussed  
the petition with the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Cliff Manuel, President Coastal Engineering, under oath, also representing the petitioner  
discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Discussion followed about buffering and vehicular access.  
Scott Herring, County Engineer, under oath, advised the Planning and Zoning Commission  
that the intention to connect to the surrounding roadways was demonstrated when the original  
stub-outs were created.  
The following people spoke under oath against the petition: Carl Philipp, Steven Koka,  
Rebecca Ros-Bayle, Jennifer Simmons, Laurie Vaughan, Tracy Cox, Jeana Carbonaro,  
Joanna Abarno, Star Hildebrand, Jenna-Marie Rios, Alaina Rios, Amy Sutton, Chet Downing,  
Julie Drake, Anne Kraus-Keenan, George Medina, Jeff Swihart, E. John Themios, Kyle  
Cremiseo.  
Donald Lacey and Cliff Manuel, Coastal Engineering, under oath, discussed the concerns  
expressed during public comment.  
Discussion followed.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the Petitioner's request with modified performance conditions as reflected in the  
P&Z action.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF ISSUES  
Comm. Fulford discussed the constant need for deviations, due to the Code of Ordinances not  
being up to date.  
Comm. Kierzynski agreed, citing the traffic issues from today's cases.  
Comm. McDonald expressed concern about the constantly decreasing lot sizes.  
Mr. Benda addressed the legal aspects of compatibility.  
Mrs. Miller advised the Planning & Zoning Commission that the compatibility CPAM is headed  
to the BOCC for adoption on July 12, 2022.  
Comm. Carroll discussed having the Comprehensive Plan Map displayed for all cases.  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 PM.