SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2026-6 Innovation Environmental Park Expansion) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 531± acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Institutional (INST) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is an applicant-initiated request for property located on the west of State Road 37, south of County Road 640, north of Railroad Avenue, east of Hillsborough County, north of Bradley Junction, south of Oak Terrace, south of the town of Mulberry, in Section 35, Township 30, Range 23 and Sections 2&3 in Township 31. Range 23.
State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on September 2, 2026, with a recommendation for approval (Vote 7:0). This is the transmittal hearing to the Florida Department of Commerce and the adoption hearing is scheduled for December 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Erik Peterson, AICP
Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
(863) 534-6470
erikpeterson@PolkFL.gov