Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update

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Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update Open House (November 15, 2022)
Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update Open House (November 15, 2022)
Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update Open House (November 15, 2022)
Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update Open House (November 15, 2022)
Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update Open House (November 15, 2022)
Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update Open House (November 15, 2022)
Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update Open House (November 15, 2022)
Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update Open House (November 15, 2022)

What’s new

Community-Wide Meetings

Photo of the outside of Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center
Photo of Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center

The wait is over! Come learn about your updated Community Plan covering Palm River to Progress Village and all the neighborhoods in between. Now is the time for YOUR feedback on the recommended changes. Please note will be presenting the same materials at each meeting.

Please select the “New Materials” tab to view the draft Community Plan and supportive documents.

December 2nd

10 am – 12 pm
Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center (Gymnasium)

December 4th

6 pm – 8 pm
Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center (Multipurpose Room)

December 7th

12 pm – 1 pm
Virtual Meeting

Various comments from the community.
Comments from Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC)

Draft Documents

Please note these are draft documents subject to change based on continued community input and staff advisement.

  1. Palm River-Progress Village Community Plan
    The language in this document will be considered for adoption in the Unincorporated Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan.
  2. Palm River-Progress Village Background Report
    This document is considered a supporting document.
Provide Comments on the Draft Documents

Please remember to reference the document in the comment section either document #1 (Community Plan) or #2 (Background Report).

Overview

Completed and adopted in 2008, the Greater Palm River Area Community Plan is intended to be an extension and refinement of the County’s Comprehensive Plan.  The Comprehensive Plan is general in nature and provides guidance on issues county-wide. The Greater Palm River Area Community Plan, and all other community plans, is more detailed in nature and intended to provide specific recommendations on issues raised by local stakeholders.

The Plan was developed through an extensive citizen participation program and discusses the special and unique characteristics of Greater Palm River, examines the issues and opportunities facing the area, provides strategies for solutions, and portrays a shared vision for the future. 

On September 8, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners requested staff to update the Greater Palm River Area Community Plan.

Related Plans & Studies

Current Projects

Progress Village Park Master Plan

US 41/SR 45/ South 50th Street at CSX Grade Separation Design Change Re-evaluation

Greater Palm River Community Plan Implementation Status Report

2050 Long Range Transportation Plan

Greenways and Trails Master Plan Update

Past Plan and Studies

Palm River Infrastructure Assessment

78th Street Vision Zero Corridor Study

2021-2025 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA)

Safe Routes to School

Public Engagement

Materials from forthcoming community engagement activities will be posted here.

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Community Meetings

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Upcoming Events

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Meeting Materials

Two (2) in-person community open houses are being held on December 2, 2023, at 10 am and December 4, 2023, at 6 pm at Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center. A virtual meeting will also be held on December 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Registration for this virtual meeting is available here.

The open houses will provide information regarding the proposed updates to the Greater Palm River (Palm River-Progress Village) Community Plan Update and to obtain feedback from the community. Both community open houses will have the same presentation. Spanish translation of materials and presentations is available.

Materials
Meeting Agenda & Activities
Meeting Agenda & Activities (Spanish)
Palm River-Progress Village Community Plan
Palm River-Progress Village Background Report
County Contacts Sheet
Planning Glossary of Terms
Open House Presentation – Slides Only
Open House Presentation – Slides Only (Spanish)

This meeting was held virtually at 6:00 PM. It included a presentation followed by a Q&A session. Staff discussed where we are in the process, how you can remain engaged, and what the next steps are. We provided a summary of feedback received to date.

Registration for this virtual meeting was available on Zoom. bit.ly.palmriveraug17

Materials
Recording
Presentation
 Event Flyer

The Greater Palm River Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) will meet at the Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6:30 pm.

Materials
Agenda
CPAC Presentation
CPAC Summary Notes
Draft Recommendations

The Greater Palm River Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) met at the Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 6:30 pm.

Materials
Agenda
CPAC Presentation
CPAC Summary Notes

On May 24, 2023, staff were at the Greater Palm River Point CDC Office from 1 to 5 pm. Members of the community were welcome to come and chat one-on-one with staff about any questions they had about the community plan update process or how to get involved.

The Greater Palm River Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) met at the Greater Palm River Point CDC on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 6 pm.

Materials
Agenda
CPAC Presentation
CPAC Summary Notes

Planning Commission staff presented a status update to the Planning Commissioners on May 8, 2023. This was an informational briefing. There was no public comment and no action taken by the Commission.

Materials
Planning Commission Meeting (video)
Planning Commission Presentation Slides

The Greater Palm River Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) met at the Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 6 pm.

Materials
Agenda
Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Implementation Summary
Updated CPAC Schedule

On April 26, 2023, staff were at the Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center from 1 to 5 pm. We welcomed members of the community to come and chat one-on-one with staff about any questions they had about the community plan update process or how to get involved.

Planning Commission staff attended the Progress Village Civic Council Board Meet and Greet on March 25, 2023, from 11 am to 1 pm and were available to answer questions and gather input from the Progress Village neighborhood.

The Greater Palm River Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) met at the Greater Palm River Point CDC Office at 7454 Palm River Road on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 6 pm.

Materials
Agenda
Meeting Summary
Presentation

On March 22, 2023, staff was at the Greater Palm River Point CDC Office from 1 to 5 pm. We welcomed members of the community to come and chat one-on-one with staff about any questions they have about the community plan update process or how to get involved.

The Greater Palm River Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) met at the Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 6 pm.

Materials
Agenda
Proposed CPAC Schedule
Meeting Summary
Presentation

On February 22, 2023, staff was at the Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center from 1 to 5 pm. We welcomed members of the community to come and chat one-on-one with staff about any questions they have about the community plan update process or how to get involved.

The Greater Palm River Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) met at the Palm River Point CDC Office at 7454 Palm River Road on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at 6 pm.

Materials
Agenda
Meeting Summary
Adopted Community Plan
CPAC Structure

Planning Commission Staff started monthly office hours in the community. On January 25, 2023, staff was at the Greater Palm River Point CDC from 9 am to 4 pm. We welcomed members of the community to come and chat one-on-one with staff about any questions they had about the community plan update process or how to get involved.

Two (2) hybrid community open houses were held on November 15, 2022, at 6 pm at Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center and November 19, 2022, at 10 am at Winston Park Boys & Girls Club. The open houses provided information regarding the Greater Palm River Community Plan Update and to obtain feedback from the community.

Both community open houses had the same presentation. Spanish translation of materials and presentations was available.

Materials
Meeting Agenda & Project Overview
Meeting Agenda & Project Overview (Spanish)
Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) Structure
Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) Structure (Spanish)
County Contacts Sheet
Planning Glossary of Terms
Open House Presentation – Slides Only
Open House Presentation – Slides Only (Spanish)

Greater Palm River Area Community Plan​

View the current plan
Adopted vision concept map
Adopted Vision Concept Map

Maps

Map of capital improvement projects within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Black and white map of the Community Plan Boundary area.
Aerial showing the Community Plan Boundary area.
location of newly built sites within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Location of building permits pulled within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Map of developable and redevelopable parcels within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Map of roadways improvements scheduled on the Long Range Transportation plan within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Map of vehicle crash sites within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Map of vehicle crash sites within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Map of existing land uses within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Map of Environmentally Sensitive Areas within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Map of Floodplains within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Map of Future Land Uses within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Location of adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendments since 2008 within the Community Plan Boundary area.
Map of Zoning Districts within the Community Plan Boundary area.


Phases

Phase 1

  • Community Engagement & Data Gathering
  • Fall 2022/Spring 2023
  • Ongoing

Phase 2

  • Community Plan Update
  • Winter 2023 – Spring 2024
  • Ongoing

Phase 3

  • Finalize Community Plan
  • Fall/Winter 2024
  • Upcoming

FAQ

A: The Board of County Commissioners requested staff update the Greater Palm River Area Community Plan on September 8, 2022.

A: The Greater Palm River Area Community Plan boundary which is the area south of State Road 60/Adamo Drive, west of US Highway 301 to McKay Bay, and north of the boundary of the adopted Riverview Community Plan boundary, south of Madison Avenue/Progress Boulevard. This includes the neighborhoods of Palm River, Progress Village, Clair-Mel City, Winston Park,

A: This project will result in an update to Greater Palm River Area Community Plan and potentially result in amendments to the Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan.

Any additional recommendations to other policy documents, such as the Land Development Code, will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration. Any final policy changes are at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners.

A: The update is scheduled for completion in approximately Fall/Winter of 2024.

A: No. This project does not seek to purchase private property.

A: Get updates on this project by clicking on the Sign me up! button under the Public Engagement section.


Phases

Phase 1

  • Community Engagement & Data Gathering
  • Fall 2022/Spring 2023
  • Ongoing

Phase 2

  • Community Plan Update
  • Winter 2023 – Spring 2024
  • Ongoing

Phase 3

  • Finalize Community Plan
  • Fall/Winter 2024
  • Ongoing

Documents

Plans & Studies

Existing Conditions Report – Coming Soon

Supporting Documents

Greater Palm River Equity Dashboard October 2022
Greater Palm River Demographic Profile Oct 2022

Presentations & Meetings

Planning Commission Meeting May 8, 2023 (video)

BOCC Regular Meeting September 8, 2022 (video)

Contact

Sofia Garantiva, AICP, Planning Commission
813-582-7320 | [email protected]

Jay Collins, AICP, Planning Commission
813-582-7335 | [email protected]