Board of County Commissioners: CPA Public Hearing - 06.11.26

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners held a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA) public hearing on June 11, 2026, focusing on several land use and development proposals. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the Mosaic Company's request to expand its Riverview phosphate gypsum stack by 178.5 acres, involving amendments to development orders and zoning changes. Mosaic representatives detailed the economic impact, regulatory compliance, and environmental mitigation efforts, including conservation easements and wetland impact offsets. The board also considered a privately initiated large-scale urban service area expansion and future land use change from agricultural to residential on approximately 190 acres near Dorman Road, which sparked extensive public opposition citing concerns over infrastructure capacity, environmental impact, and preservation of rural character. The board voted unanimously to approve the Mosaic-related CPA 26-04 and associated development order amendments, while the urban service area expansion and land use amendments (HCCPA 2605 and 2606) were transmitted to the state for further review. Public comments and staff presentations highlighted infrastructure challenges, environmental considerations, and community character preservation as critical factors in these decisions.