Project Timeline

Jan-Feb 2026

A rezoning application (RZ-STD 26-0481) was submitted seeking approval for a convenience store and gas station at:

• 14702 Bellamy Road
• 5911 Ehrlich Road

The proposal involved rezoning the property from Agricultural Single Family (AS-1) to Commercial Neighborhood (CN).

 

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March 2026 - Proposal Review

County planning staff began reviewing the proposal.

Public records show that:

• county staff raised compatibility concerns,
• transportation reviewers identified access limitations,
• and environmental staff noted potential impacts to wetlands, trees, and nearby natural resources.

County staff also noted that a similar gas station proposal had previously been reviewed years earlier and was found not supportable.

 

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April 2026 – Application Withdrawn

On April 14, 2026, the applicant’s attorney informed Hillsborough County that the applicant wished to withdraw the standard rezoning application.

Public records state the applicant intended to instead pursue a Planned Development application for the 7-Eleven gas station.

 

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May 2026 - Public Hearing Signs Marked “WITHDRAWN” & Subsequently Removed

After the withdrawal:

• county hearing signs were updated with “WITHDRAWN” notices,
• and were later removed entirely from the property.

 

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May 29, 2026 - New Planned Development Application Filed

The application is for:

• the same site,
• and the same gas station/convenience store use.
• concerns regarding wetlands, traffic, etc. addressed in the application

The hearing is tentatively scheduled for August 24, 2026 but this may change. If it does, the new date will be announced here.

June 2026 – County Reviews Identify Transportation and Environmental Concerns

As part of the Planned Development review process, multiple county reviewing agencies identified concerns that must be addressed before the application can move forward.

Transportation reviewers found the application to be insufficient and identified issues related to roadway access, driveway spacing, traffic analysis, and required roadway improvements.

Environmental reviewers confirmed the presence of wetlands on the property and noted that the current site plan would impact wetlands. Public records indicate that wetland mitigation will be required due to proposed encroachment into wetland areas.

County reviewers also noted that revisions, additional information, and further review would be required as part of the rezoning process.

Share your thoughts with the county - email hearings@hcfl.gov. Include the case #RZ-PD 26-0974 and respectfully state your concerns. Remember to provide your name and contact information.

July 2026 – Revised Plans Submitted

The applicant has submitted revised plans and supporting documents, including changes to the proposed roadway improvements, site access, landscaping, wetlands discussion, and traffic analysis. The proposal still seeks to rezone the properties at 14702 Bellamy Road and 5911 Ehrlich Road from AS-1 to a Planned Development for a convenience store with gas pumps. There are links below for easy access.