Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Update

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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.

Public Engagement

Materials from forthcoming community engagement activities will be posted here.

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Community Meetings

Meetings will be posted here as they are scheduled.

Look for Planning Commission staff at the Palm River CDC Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 29 at 11 am. We will have information on the progress of the community plan update.

Upcoming Events

Meeting Materials

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

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.

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)


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.

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