Public Record Resources
Information here is from the Hillsborough County PMG (Planning Growth Management) Store.
Project Highlights
Revised Site Plan:
More public information will be published as it is made available on the Hillsborough County website
Initial Highlights (prior to withdrawal) of official communications between Hillsborough County Planning staff and the project developers, obtained via public records request (Chapter 119, F.S.). They are shown here in chronological order.
1. The Initial Warning: Alcohol Sales & Church Proximity (March 6, 2026)
Summary: Right at the start, the County Case Planner notified the developer that a gas station is not permitted under current zoning and that their request to sell alcohol would require special waivers because of nearby church properties.
2. Official Staff Finding of 'Not Supportable' (March 31, 2026):
Summary: County planners confirmed this segment of Ehrlich Rd. has no commercial uses and is strictly residential/institutional, making a gas station incompatible with the neighborhood.
3. Transportation & Safety Conflicts (April 8, 2026):
Summary: Senior planners found that a driveway on Bellamy Rd. would not be permitted due to safety spacing standards and that Ehrlich Rd. access would be limited to right-in/right-out only.
4. Environmental & Wetland Warning (April 9, 2026):
Summary: The Environmental Manager documented that the proposed plan would significantly impact 25% to 50% of the site's protected wetlands and natural resources.
5. Withdrawal & New Strategy Notification (April 27, 2026):
Summary: The developer's attorney officially withdrew the original application to pursue a 'Planned Development' (PD) and an alcohol sales waiver near local churches.
How Can I Access the Records?
Access the data from your device using these instructions.
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Link: PGM Store / Optix
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Public Login: public
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Public Password: public
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Search Tip: Search by tracking number 26-0481 to see key elements related to this project. Note - the new Planned Development (PD) application will have an updated ID number and that will be posted here when available.
NEW TRACKING NUMBER: 26-0974
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Path to Access Emails: Follow screen shots below.
- Note: When the developer files a new application, the ID will change to something beginning with PD. The information will be available here.
Informed, Level-Headed Comments are the Way to Keep Our Neighborhood Safe, Quiet, and Flourishing
Plan to attend the hearing when scheduled.
Email your comments when the new case # is assigned.
When the new case number is available, we'll provide it here to place in the subject line of your message to the county.
State your name, where you live in relation to the proposed 7-11 and then politely explain your opposition to the project.
PRO TIP: Reference the County's own findings in your email. Mentioning 'Compatibility Concerns' or 'Safety Spacing Standards' makes your comment a part of the technical legal record, which carries more weight than personal opinion alone.