Planning and Zoning Special Master
Sumter County
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July 20, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Master Meeting Agenda
The Sumter County Planning and Zoning Special Master meeting on July 20, 2026, listed three zoning applications for review: ZON26-000021 by Valuebuilt, LLC; ZON26-000022 by Hage; and ZON26-000023 by Rathburn. Specific details regarding the location, size, zoning change, or decision for these applications are not provided in the document text. The meeting was held at The Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumter County Service Center, 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville, FL 33585.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Special Master
- Date:
- 2026-07-20
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville, FL 33585
- Applicant:
- Valuebuilt, LLC; Hage; Rathburn
July 20, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Master Meeting Agenda packet 2026-07-20
[Northwest corner of CR 684 and SW 125th Rd (for ZON26-000021); In Oxford, West of CR200 and North of CR202 (for ZON26-000022); Immediately Southeast of the intersection of CR 690 and SW 43rd Terr (for ZON26-000023); case ZON26-000021, ZON26-000022, ZON26-000023] Sumter County Planning and Zoning Special Master meeting on July 20, 2026, considered three rezoning applications. ZON26-000021, for Valuebuilt, LLC, involved rezoning 0.516 acres from R2M to R2C to permit one single-family detached residence. ZON26-000022, for Preston and Tiffanie Hage, rezoned 15 acres from A10C to RR5C for a lot split. ZON26-000023, for Sammy Rathburn, rezoned 0.449 acres from R2C to R2M to allow for a mobile home. All three applications were recommended for approval by staff and subsequently approved by the Board of County Commissioners on August 11, 2026.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Special Master
- Date:
- 2026-07-20
- Type:
- Packet
- Decision:
- Approved (for all three cases by the Board of County Commissioners)
- Address:
- Northwest corner of CR 684 and SW 125th Rd (for ZON26-000021); In Oxford, West of CR200 and North of CR202 (for ZON26-000022); Immediately Southeast of the intersection of CR 690 and SW 43rd Terr (for ZON26-000023)
- Applicant:
- Valuebuilt, LLC (for ZON26-000021); Preston and Tiffanie Hage (for ZON26-000022); Sammy Rathburn (for ZON26-000023)
July 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Master Meeting Agenda
This document is an agenda for the Sumter County Planning and Zoning Special Master meeting on July 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. It includes minutes for approval from June 15, 2026, and a case file for STU26-000031 Matos. The agenda also lists documents related to the Matos case, including staff reports, applications, public input, proof of publication, and an approval letter. The meeting will adjourn after these items. Contact information for administrative services is provided.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Special Master
- Date:
- 2026-07-06
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville, FL 33585
- Applicant:
- Matos
July 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Master Meeting Agenda packet 2026-07-06
Sumter County Planning and Zoning Special Master approved a Minor Special Use Permit for a Primitive campground with one (1) tent site for Samuel David Garcia Matos. The property is located at 4763 NE 23rd Ave, Wildwood, FL 34785. The permit allows for primitive camping on one campsite and is specific to the landowner. Any development will require site and building permits. The permit expires in two years if a site development permit is not approved. Conditions include Type B Screening/buffering, tent site rentals limited to 5 consecutive days within any 60-day period, no occupation by recreation vehicles, and approved sewage disposal systems. Public comments included opposition citing concerns about traffic, safety, privacy, potential for homeless encampments, and the use of private easements for access. One neighbor expressed concerns about the use of their property for access and an incident involving a person watching teenage daughters. Another neighbor expressed concern about the sewer setup and potential for increased noise and nuisance activities. The applicant stated the use is intended to preserve rural character and provide outdoor recreation. The decision was approved by the Planning and Zoning Special Master on July 6, 2026.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Special Master
- Date:
- 2026-07-06
- Type:
- Packet
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- 4763 NE 23rd Ave, Wildwood, FL 34785
- Applicant:
- Samuel David Garcia Matos
June 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Master Meeting Agenda
This document is an agenda for the Sumter County Planning and Zoning Special Master meeting on June 15, 2026. It lists four items: approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and three development projects: Gulfstream Towers (STU25-000067), Cassity (ZON26-000018), and Toms Oasis, LLC (ZON26-000020). Documents for each item are listed, including staff reports, applications, public input, and resolutions/orders. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumter County Service Center. The document also includes information on reasonable accommodation and contact information for administrative services.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Special Master
- Date:
- 2026-06-15
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville, FL 33585
June 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Master Meeting Agenda packet 2026-06-15
[Unincorporated area – West of I-75 and South N C 470; case STU25-000067] Minor Special Use Permit for a 199-foot monopole communications tower. The tower will be located on a 4,900 sq ft leased portion of a 99.83-acre property. The request was approved with conditions including notification of ownership changes, development according to the site plan, fencing, and a two-year expiration if a site development permit is not obtained. The permit is contingent on maintaining federal, state, and regional permits. [Lake Panasoffkee Area – East of N C 470 and North of CR 461; case ZON26-000018] Rezoning of 0.085 acres from Urban Residential Minimum One-Sixth Acre with Mobile Home Housing (R6M) to Urban Residential Minimum One-Sixth Acre with Conventional Housing (R6C) to permit one single-family detached residence. The property was vacant and recently sold by Sumter County due to code enforcement. The rezoning was recommended for approval by staff and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. [Nobleton Area – West of C-575 and North of CR 622; case ZON26-000020] Rezoning of 0.599 acres from Urban Residential Minimum One-Sixth Acre with Mobile Home Housing (R6M) to Urban Residential Minimum One-Half Acre with Conventional Housing (R2C) to permit one single-family detached residence. The property is vacant and located outside the Urban Development Area. The rezoning is intended to reduce density by increasing the minimum parcel size. Staff recommended approval, and the Board of County Commissioners approved the rezoning. [LOTS 58, 59, AND 60, BLOCK “A”, WITHLACOOCHEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; case ZON26-000020] The Board of County Commissioners of Sumter County approved rezoning application ZON26-000020. The property, consisting of Lots 58, 59, and 60, Block 'A', Withlacoochee Heights Subdivision, is rezoned from its current zoning (not stated) to Urban Residential Minimum One-Half Acre with Conventional Housing (R2C). The new owner, who acquired the property in 2024, is seeking to develop it. Planning Division staff recommended approval, finding the application in compliance with the Sumter County Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. The rezoning is considered to address a personal need of the applicant and is deemed more appropriate for the desired housing while remaining consistent with surrounding properties, with no anticipated negative impact on the public. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Special Master
- Date:
- 2026-06-15
- Type:
- Packet
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- Unincorporated area – West of I-75 and South N C 470
- Applicant:
- Gulfstream Towers
June 1, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Master Meeting Agenda
This document outlines the agenda for the Sumter County Planning and Zoning Special Master meeting on June 1, 2026. It includes items for approval of previous minutes and several land use applications. For STU26-000026 Burns, documents include staff report, application, proof of publication, public input, and approval. For ZON26-000016 Beville Ranch, documents include staff report, application, public input, proof of publication, and resolution. For STU26-000030 Southeast Soils, documents include staff report, application, proof of publication, and approval letter. The meeting is called to order by the Special Master, followed by the Flag Salute.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Special Master
- Date:
- 2026-06-01
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville, FL 33585
June 1, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Master Meeting Agenda packet 2026-06-01
[9417 SW 17TH WAY; case STU26-000026] Renewal of a medical hardship temporary use permit for a Recreational Vehicle (RV) to remain on parcel N32-038 for three years as a medical care receiver residence. The RV is for Mr. Christopher Burns, who requires continuous medical care from an onsite caregiver. The initial approval was granted on March 28, 2025. No code complaints have been received. The permit is recommended for approval subject to conditions including full-time residency of caregiver and care receiver, a one-year term with potential for two administrative extensions up to a total of three years, and removal of the RV within 90 days of expiration or cessation of need. Public input was not stated. [Southeast corner of E C 476 and C 476B; case ZON26-000016] Rezoning of approximately 263.4 acres from General Agriculture (A10C), Rural Residential Minimum Five Acres (RR5C), and Rural Residential Minimum One Acre (RR1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a Conservation Subdivision. The project includes 84 residential lots, with individual lot sizes ranging from 1.01 to 2.99 acres, and a 10.50-acre tract for Neighborhood Commercial development. The applicant must increase the conservation area to 50% of the total property. Public input included a formal quasi-judicial objection from Hagios Dewet, a resident adjacent to the property, requesting denial or continuance due to alleged failure to demonstrate consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code, and concurrency requirements. The Special Master recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) with conditions, including increasing the conservation area and adhering to design criteria. The BOCC hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2026. [5723 W C 476, Bushnell, FL; case ZON26-000016] The Board of County Commissioners approved the rezoning of approximately 257.62 acres from General Agriculture and Rural Residential to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a conservation subdivision. The approval was granted on June 23, 2026, subject to conditions including increasing the reserve area to 50% of the property and recording it in a conservation easement. Public comments expressed strong opposition due to concerns about incompatibility with rural character, overburdened infrastructure, environmental impacts, and loss of quality of life. [Southeast corner of W C 462 and N C 475, Bushnell, FL; case STU26-000030] A Major Special Use Permit was requested for composting organic waste, including biosolids and food waste, as part of a facility producing agricultural products on 135.93 acres. The permit was recommended for approval with conditions by Planning Division Staff on May 29, 2026, and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 23, 2026. The proposed site is at the southeast corner of W C 462 and N C 475. Concerns raised included potential odor, traffic, and environmental impacts, with conditions requiring specific buffers and adherence to operating procedures. [Not stated, but described as a portion of land in Sections 28 and 33, Township 18 South, Range 22 East, Sumter County, Florida.] Southeast Soils, LLC is seeking a Special Use Permit for an industrial development at 8G Farms Wildwood Industrial Development. The project involves composting organic waste streams and manufacturing custom blended soils. The facility will utilize a proprietary Modified Static Aerobic Pile (MSAP) composting method with advanced Sustainable Generation® technology, including GORE® Cover, to minimize odors and VOC emissions. The operation will also include offices, a research lab, a greenhouse, parking, a maintenance shop, and a fueling station. The application is currently under review, with anticipated hearings before the Planning and Zoning Special Master on June 15 and the Board of County Commissioners on July 14. The project is expected to support Florida's sustainability initiatives by diverting organic waste from landfills and improving soil health. [C28-013; case STU26-000030] Sumter Board of County Commissioners approved a Special Use Permit for Southeast Soils LLC to compost organic waste, including biosolids and food waste, as part of an agricultural product facility. The permit is specific to the landowner and requires a new permit for property transfer or a change in controlling interest of Southeast Soils LLC. Composting materials allowed include biosolids, food waste, landscape debris, storm debris, vegetative waste, and agricultural residuals. Screening will be installed along the western and northern property lines. Site development must be approved within two years. The permit was approved on June 23, 2026.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Special Master
- Date:
- 2026-06-01
- Type:
- Packet
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- 9417 SW 17TH WAY
- Applicant:
- Margaret Burns
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