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- Hillsborough County
- 6/4/24
- 06/05/2024
- 120 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Temple Terrace City Council meeting, the council approved a rezoning ordinance for a property on Overlook Drive to make way for a new housing development project. This decision comes at a time when the council is also heavily invested in discussions about the distribution of funds from the Community Investment Tax (CIT), particularly in relation to supporting local schools.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 5/23/24
- 05/23/2024
- 173 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a prolonged session, the Temple Terrace Board of Adjustments grappled with a contentious variance request for a residential pool on Brentwood Avenue, a case marked by debate over city drainage issues and the definition of hardship. The homeowner’s request to build a larger pool, complicated by city-caused drainage problems, took center stage as the Board deliberated the implications of granting a variance under such circumstances. Despite the homeowner’s presentation of three pool construction options aiming to mitigate drainage impact and accommodate parking needs, the Board opted to grant a continuance, postponing a final decision until August 22nd, 2024.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 5/21/24
- 05/21/2024
- 154 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Temple Terrace City Council meeting, members voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance for the rezoning of property on Overlook Drive. The decision came after a heated discussion that highlighted the local community’s concerns about neighborhood compatibility, property values, and the encroachment of commercial and multifamily developments. Residents voiced strong opposition, with one stating a desire to preserve the neighborhood for future generations. Despite the pushback, the developer’s representatives assured the council that the project aligned with the city’s regulations and comprehensive plan.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 5/8/24
- 05/09/2024
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Temple Terrace Code Enforcement Board grappled with several property violations, focusing primarily on a contentious case on East 122nd Avenue. The property, under scrutiny for a repeat violation, became the center of debate as the board considered imposing a daily fine to enforce compliance. The board sought to balance the severity of the fine against the property owner’s financial hardship and the effectiveness of such penalties in ensuring compliance.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 5/7/24
- 05/08/2024
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Temple Terrace City Council meeting was marked by the recognition of public safety professionals and discussions on community-related topics. The council awarded Public Safety Telecommunications Supervisor Lesle Amy Hutch with the Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year award and acknowledged Sergeant Tandra Mihalopoulos as the 2023 Thomas L Lewis Police Officer of the Year. Additionally, the Council approved a continuance for a site plan application and discussed the implications of a proposed subdivision. Concerns were raised about a halfway house project and its impact on property values, and the city’s financial condition was reviewed with a presentation of the annual comprehensive financial report.
