Hernando County  
Planning & Zoning Commission  
Regular Meeting  
Minutes  
August 8, 2022  
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  
The public meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM on Monday, August 8, 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  
Scott Herring  
Vice Chairman  
Regular Member  
Regular Member  
Regular Member  
Alternate Member  
Alternate Member  
Ex Officio Non-voting Member (School Board Rep.)  
Planning Administrator  
Senior Planner  
Public Works Director/County Engineer  
Administrative Assistant III  
Alan Congdon  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Poll Commission for Ex Parte Communications  
The 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  
There were no issues to discuss.  
APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA (Limited to Staff & Commission)  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the agenda as modified.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
UNIFIED AGENDA  
CP1436706 - Panther I, LLC Bromley Avenue Subdivision Conditional Plat  
Motion  
A motion was made to adopt the Unified Agenda (CP1436706 - Panther I, LLC).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jonathan McDonald  
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 and that item number 6 be moved to the end of the  
agenda.  
Motion  
A motion was made to adopt the information packet into evidence.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
STANDARD AGENDA (BOARD SITTING IN ITS QUASI-JUDICIAL CAPACITY)  
CU2208 - Kenneth and Joan Hahn:  
Renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for a Second Residence; West side of Valley Ridge  
Lane, approximately 1,250' north of Hayman Road  
The petition was introduced by Mrs. Miller. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to  
display the location of the subject property. The staff recommends approval with performance  
conditions if a hardship exists.  
Joan Hahn, the petitioner, under oath discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning  
Commission.  
There was no public comment offered by the audience.  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the Conditional Use Permit with staff recommendations.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
W. Steven Hickey  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
CU2209 - Donna L. Smart:  
Conditional Use Permit for a Second Residence; West of the intersection of Nodoc  
Road and Switchback Road  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to display the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Donna Smart, the petitioner, under oath, discussed the application with the Planning and  
Zoning Commission.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the Conditional Use Permit with staff recommendations.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
SE2209 - The Restoration Center of Florida:  
Special Exception Use Permit for a Congregate Care Facility, namely a Transitional  
Living Facility; South side of Olympic Village Lane, approximately 1,500' east of  
Sunshine Grove Road  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to display the  
subject parcel.  
Paul Haulk, the petitioner, under oath, discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning  
Commission.  
Donald Hallett, under oath, spoke against the petition.  
Mr. Haulk responded to concerns raised by Mr. Hallett.  
Motion  
A motion was made to approve the Special Exception Use Permit with staff recommendations.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Jerry Campbell  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H2236 - Oronzo Triggoano:  
Rezoning from PDP(OP)/Planned Development Project (Office Professional) to  
PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General Commercial) with a Specific C-2 Use;  
West side of US Hwy 41, approximately 1,800’ north of Southern Hills Boulevard  
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 petitioner 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 with modified conditions as reflected in the P&Z action.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
Jonathan McDonald  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H2237 - Earthgroup, LLC:  
Establish a Master Plan on Property Zoned PDP(CP)/Planned Development Project  
(Corporate Park) with Deviations; West side of Anderson Snow Road, on the east side  
of Industrial Loop approximately 650' from Anderson Snow Road  
The petition was introduced by Mrs. Miller. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to  
display the location of the subject parcel.  
Alan Garman, under oath, representing the petitioner discussed the petition with the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
Scott Herring, County Engineer, under oath, discussed the traffic pattern on Anderson Snow.  
Discussion followed.  
Donald Lacey AICP, Coastal Engineering Associates, under oath expressed concerns about  
the need for additional buffering as indicated in the staff report.  
Mr. Garman indicated that the buffering would be done in accordance with the County Code.  
Discussion followed.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution to  
approve the requested rezoning 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  
RECESS  
A brief recess occurred from 9:59 AM until 10:04 AM.  
H2219 - Pulte Home Company, LLC:  
Rezoning from AG/Agricultural) to PDP(SF)/Planned Development Project (Single  
Family) with Deviations; South side of Powell Road, approximately 1,600’ west of  
California Street  
The petition was introduced by Mrs. Miller. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to  
display the location of the subject parcel.  
Cami Corbett, under oath, representing the petitioner, discussed the petition with the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
Steven Sposato, Level-Up Consulting, under oath, also representing the petitioner discussed  
the requested changes to performance conditions.  
Discussion followed.  
The following people spoke under oath against the petition: Paul Kinney, Mr. Jones, Theresa  
Hwalek.  
Steve Henry, under oath, representing the petition addressed the concerns raised about the  
traffic study.  
Ms. Corbett, addressed additional concerns expressed by the public.  
Scott Herring, County Engineer, under oath, indicated he is in agreement with the traffic  
analysis as indicated the staff report.  
Discussion followed.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the requested rezoning 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  
RECESS  
A brief recess occurred from 10:41 AM until 10:46 AM.  
H2208 - NVR Inc.:  
Master Plan Revision on Property Zoned PDP(SF)/Planned Development Project (Single  
Family) and PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project (General Commercial) with  
Deviations; Southeast Corner of Commercial Way and Centralia Road  
Mrs. Miller advised the Planning and Zoning Commission that due to the advertising signs  
being placed on the wrong side of the road, staff is asking for a postponement to a date and  
time certain of September 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM.  
Motion  
A motion was made to postpone hearing the petitioner's request date time certain of  
September 12, 2022, at 9:00AM with the applicant responsible for all required re-advertising  
fees.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Jonathan McDonald  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H2234 - Richard Rizzolo Agency:  
Rezoning from PDP(OP)/Planned Development Project (Office Professional) to  
PDP(SF)/Planned Development Project (Single Family); South side of Maderia Street,  
approximately 142´west of Mariner Boulevard  
Mrs. Miller introduced the application. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to show the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Richard Rizzolo, under oath, discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
No public comment waqs offered by the audience.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approving the petitioner's requested rezoning with staff recommendations.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H2235 - CFB Realty, LLC:  
Establish Master Plan on Property Zoned PDP(GC)/Planned Development Project  
(General Commercial) with a Rezoning to include a Specific C-2/(Highway Commercial)  
use with Outdoor Storage and Deviations; Southeast corner of Cortez Boulevard and  
Kettering Road  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the ovverhead projector to display the  
subject parcel.  
No public comment offered by the audience.  
Motion  
A motion was made to postpone hearing the petitioner's request until a date and time certain  
of the September 12, 2022, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 9:00 AM..  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Michael Kierzynski  
W. Steven Hickey  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H2250 - William Ryan Homes Florida, Inc.:  
Master Plan Revision on Property Zoned PDP(SF)/ Planned Development Project (Single  
Family) with Deviations; North side of Challice Drive, approximately 450' west of  
Anderson Snow Road  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to display the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Patricia Grimminger and Lisa Taylor spoke under oath against the petition.  
Motion  
A motion was made to postpone the petition indefinitely with cost of full re-advertising being  
the responsibility of the petitioner.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
W. Steven Hickey  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
H2225 - Richard Doskoez/Bruce Wilt:  
Rezoning from AG/(Agricultural) to PDP(HC)/Planned Development Project (Highway  
Commercial) with Deviations; South side of Old Ayers Road, approximately 950ˈ east of  
Broad Street  
Mrs. Miller introduced the petition. Mr. DePablo utilized the overhead projector to display the  
location of the subject parcel.  
Richard Doskoez, the petitioner, under oath, discussed the petition with the Planning and  
Zoning Commission.  
Bruce Wilt, the petitioner, under oath also discussed the petition with the Planning and Zoning  
Commissioners.  
No public comment was offered by the audience.  
Scott Herring, County Engineer, under oath, stated that County Ordinance requires the  
construction of the sidewalk or fee in lieu of construction.  
Mrs. Miller indicated that staff is not in support of the deviation requested along Ayers Road.  
Motion  
A motion was made to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution  
approve the petitioner's request to rezone with unmodified performance conditions.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jonathan McDonald  
Michael Kierzynski  
Fulford, Campbell, Hickey, Kierzynski and McDonald  
COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF ISSUES  
Mrs. Miller discussed the size of the case load for the September meeting. Consensus was  
given for a 30 minute lunch break.  
Comm. Campbell suggested that more needs to be done to prevent the contractors from using  
unauthorized entrances during construction.  
Comm. Carroll recognized Mrs. Miller for completing her first meeting as the Planning  
Administrator.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Meeting adjourned at 11:24 AM.