Hernando County  
Planning & Zoning Commission  
Regular Meeting  
Minutes  
January 9, 2023  
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  
The public meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM on Monday, January, 9, 2023, 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  
Jonathan McDonald  
W. Steve Hickey  
Kathryn Birren  
Michael Kierzynski  
Nicholas Holmes  
Gregory Arflack  
James Lipsey  
Title  
Chairman  
Vice Chairman  
Regular Member  
Regular Member  
Regular Member  
Alternate Member  
Ex Officio Non-voting Member (School Board Rep.)  
Development Services Director  
Planning Administrator  
Senior Planner  
Public Works Director/County Engineer  
Administrative Assistant III  
Agenda Coordinator  
Aaron Pool  
Michelle Miller  
Omar DePablo  
Scott Herring  
Alan Congdon  
Robin Reinhart  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Poll Commission for Ex Parte Communications  
Comm. Kierzynski daughter across street Lives accross from one of the Developments but  
hasn't himself had ex parte communications.  
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 announced Jim Lipsey Ex Officio Non-voting Member (School Board Rep.) will be late.  
ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS  
Election of Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman for 2023  
Motion  
A motion was made by Comm. Mike Kierzynski to elect Comm. Jonathan McDonald as  
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. The motion was seconded by Comm. Birren  
and carried 5-0.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
Kathryn Birren  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
Election of Planning and Zoning Commission Vice Chairman for 2023  
Motion  
A motion was made by Comm. Kierzynski to elect Comm. Hickey as Planning and Zoning  
Commission Vice Chairman. The motion was seconded by Comm. Birren and carried 5-0.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
Kathryn Birren  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA (Limited to Staff & Commission)  
A motion was made to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried 5-0.  
Motion  
D. APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA (Limited to Staff & Commission)  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
Nicholas Holmes  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
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 is 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  
E. ADOPTION OF THE INFORMATION PACKETS INTO EVIDENCE  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
UNIFIED AGENDA  
Mrs. Miller introduced the unified agenda.  
Motion  
A Motion was made to adopt the Unified Agenda as submitted.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
CU-22-11 - Jeff Powell:  
Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Security Residence; Southeast side of Broad  
Street, approximately 155' north of its intersection with Kollar Street  
CU-22-12 - Lowonder Jernigan:  
Conditional Use Permit for a Second Residence; South side of Snow Hill Road,  
approximately 1,986’ west of Brice Drive  
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. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Darryl Johnston Esq., representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Mrs. Miller advised the Planning and Zoning Commission that the watering of the transplanted  
trees by the Lake in the Woods HOA was not enforceable.  
The following people spoke under oath against the petition: Paul McQuarrie, Dr. Lauren Vidia,  
Consuela Lauer, Evon Caskey, Wayne Burscino, Susan Giordano, Tom St. Claire, Goddfrey  
Eason, Cathy Groom, Andrew Schwartz, Paula Morton, James Haas, Richard Clayton, Molly  
Jamison, Catherine Ihsz-Jentschs, George Drumm, Constance Croak, Garry Petti, J.B.  
Bowles, and Eva Stout.  
Bob Schneider, spoke under oath, in favor of the petition.  
Assistant County Attorney Kyle Benda, addressed concerns raised during the public comment  
portion of the hearing.  
Comm. Holmes asked staff about the prior vested approvals.  
Darryl Johnston, addressed the concerns raised during the public comments portion of the  
hearing.  
Discussion ensued about the future location of the proposed 500 unit multifamily apartment  
complex and 150 room Hotel.  
School Board representative, James Lipsey, advised the Planning and Zoning Commission  
that the apartments would only generate approximately 94 students and in November there  
was adequate occupancy.  
Mrs. Miller clarified that there are no mobile homes requested for this application. She also  
discussed the performance condition related to the concerns raised during Public Comment.  
County Engineer, Scott Herring, under oath, addressed questions about obtaining an  
administrative design variance.  
Mrs. Miller went over the modifications to the performance conditions with the Planning and  
Zoning Commission.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the petitioners request with modified performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Nicholas Holmes  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-75 - Jesus Espinal:  
Rezoning from R-1C (Residential) to AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential-2); West side of  
Shasta Street approximately 355' north of its intersection with Square Stone Street  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Jesus Espinal, the petitioner, 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.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-76 - Oak Development Group, LLC:  
Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to PDP(SF)/Planned Development Project (Single  
Family) and PDP(SU)/Planned Development Project (Special Use) with Deviations;  
Eastern terminus of Godwit Avenue and Gyrafalcon Avenue and south of Seely Lane  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Jessicia Icerman, representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Cynthia Spidell, representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
The following people spoke under oath against the petition: Bruce Abrahamson, Randy  
MCElroy, Cedric Bedford, Joseph Purta, Jennifer Berkel, Terrie Dyer, John Larry, Joanna  
Larry, James Robison, Noreen Phillips.  
Gary Schraut, representing the property owner, under oath, spoke on be half of the petitioner.  
Jessica Icerman, addressed the concerns expressed during the public comment period.  
County Engineer, Scott Herring, under oath, addressed concerns raised about the roads in the  
area of the proposed development.  
Comm. Birren expressed concerns regarding the roads, and construction access in to the  
project.  
Scott Herring also advised that he wanted the developer to provide construction accesses  
plan provided to county engineers office.  
Comm. Hickey requested construction access be added to the conditions of approval. Mrs.  
Miller advised that staff will add a preformance condition that states that "The developer will  
need to provide a construction accesses plan to be submitted and approved by the county  
engineers office."  
Comm. McDonald expressed concern about the traffic on Madrid Avenue.  
Michael Razor, transportation consultant for the petitioner, under oath, advised that a they are  
in the process of working on a traffic study with the county.  
Discussion ensued.  
Andrew Eiland, engineer for the petitioner, under oath, addressed concerns about the  
property's previous use as a shooting range.  
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  
W. Steven Hickey  
Kathryn Birren  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-78 - Elizabeth A Richards:  
Rezoning from R-1C (Residential) to AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential-2); South side of  
Solway Drive at its intersection with Octavia Way.  
Mrs. Miller advised they are requesting postponement due in adequate pubilc notice.  
Motion  
A motion was made to request for a postponement due to advertising, the petitioner incurring  
all re-advertising costs.  
H-22-80 - Sueann Gouin:  
Rezoning from AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential-2) to AG (Agricultural); North side of Sun  
Road at its western terminus  
Mrs. Miller introduced the application. Mr. DePablo is utilized the overhead projector to show  
the location of the subject parcel.  
Sueann Gouin, the petitioner, under oath discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning  
Petition.  
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.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Nicholas Holmes  
Michael Kierzynski  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-82 - David Kerns:  
Rezoning from R-1C (Residential) to AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential-2); West side of the  
Southern Terminus of Slingshot Drive  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Caroline Justice, representing 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 Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the petitioner's request.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-79 - Luis Puerto and Brenda Puerto:  
Master Plan Revision on Property Zoned PDP(NC)/Planned Development Project  
(Neighborhood Commercial); North side of County Line Road, approximately 670' east  
of Cobblestone Drive  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
The petitioner was not present. Staff is seeking postponement, with the petitioner incurring all  
re-advertising cost.  
Motion  
A motion was made to postpone the petition to a future hearing with the petitioner incurring all  
re-advertising costs.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Nicholas Holmes  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-65 - Tri County Development Inc.:  
Rezoning the from PDP(SU)/Planned Development Project (Special Use) to  
PDP(MF)/Planned Development Project (Multifamily) with Deviations; Northeast corner  
of Henderson Street and Mariner Boulevard  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Don Lacey AICP, representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Alex Deeb, the petitioner, under oath, discussed the project with the Planning and Zoning  
Commission.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
James Lipsey, representing the School Board, asked staff about a formal covenant regarding  
age restriction. Discussion ensued.  
Cliff Manual P.E., representing the applicant, under oath, addressed concerns about the  
requested deviation from set-backs.  
Discussion ensued about YMCA membership and the proposed development.  
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  
Nicholas Holmes  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-68 - HDA Architects, Inc.:  
Rezoning from PDP(CP)/Planned Development Project (Corporate Park) to  
PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General Commercial).; East Side of Anderson  
Snow Road, approximately 365' north of its intersection with Corporate Boulevard  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Mike Noyes, the petitioner, under oath, discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning  
Commission.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
Comm. Berrin inquired about sound proofing for the kennel area.  
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  
Kathryn Birren  
Michael Kierzynski  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-69 - 235 Cobblestone Drive, LLC:  
Master Plan Revision on Property Zoned PDP(NC)/Planned Development Project  
(Neighborhood Commercial) with specific C-1 uses and Deviations; Northwest corner of  
County Line Road and Cobblestone Drive  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
subject location.  
Don Lacey AICP, representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the petition with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Mathew Rollins, under oath, spoke against the petition.  
Don Lacey AICP, addressed the concerns raised by Mr. Rollins. In response to Comm.  
Hickey, Mr. Lacey indicated the applicant would be ok with increasing the western buffer to 20  
feet.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the petitioner's request, with modified preformance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-74 - Tim Oldemoppen:  
Rezoning from AG (Agriculture), C-2 (Highway Commercial) and R-1B (Residential) to  
PDP(MH)/Planned Development Project (Mobile Home); West side of Commercial Way  
(US HWY 19) between its intersection with Lake In The Woods Drive and Brandy Drive  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilitized the overhead projector to show the  
subject location.  
Christopher Hartman, representing the petitioner, under oath, requested a postponement.  
Motion  
A motion was made to postpone the petition to a future hearing date, with the applicant  
incurring all re-advertising fees.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-81 - Proud Pelican Construction, Inc.:  
Revision of Master Plan on a Property Zoned PDP(GHC)/ Planned Development Project  
(General Highway Commercial); Northwest corner of the intersection of Cortez Blvd (SR  
50), Barclay Avenue and Brookridge Central Boulevard  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Don Lacey AICP, representing the applicant, under oath, discussed the request with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
Comm. Holmes inquired about a fence along the bay door along the reverse frontage road.  
Don Lacey AICP, addressed Comm.Holmes concerns.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution to  
approve the petitioner's request with unmodified performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
W. Steven Hickey  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
H-22-83 - Maya Motels, Inc.:  
Rezoning from C-1 (General Commercial) and C-2 (Highway Commercial) to  
PDP(MF)/Planned Development Project (Multifamily) with Deviations; North side of  
Cortez Boulevard (SR 50), approximately 300' west of Deltona Boulevard  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Wayne Walker,representing the petitioner, under oath, discussed the request with the  
Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Eugene Gavin, under oath, spoke against the petition.  
Wayne Walker addressed the concerns raised by Mr. Gavin.  
Discussion ensued about affordable housing.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the petitioner's request with performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
Kathryn Birren  
Hickey, Kierzynski, McDonald, Birren and Holmes  
COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF ISSUES  
Discussion ensued about the presentation of materials.  
Discussion of the unified agenda  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 P.M.