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Case No. FLU-25-06 (Vasantha, LLC and Green Energy Transport, LLC)
A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Commercial Neighborhood and Employment to Commercial General and Industrial General on approximately 1.87 acres located at 6201 150th Avenue North and 15097 63rd Street North in unincorporated Largo.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Based on the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, Case No. FLU-25-06 is recommended for approval:
An ordinance approving the application of Green Energy Transport, LLC and Vasantha, LLC for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment from Commercial Neighborhood (CN) (1.18 acres) and Employment (E) (0.69 acre) to Commercial General (CG) (1.18 acres) and Industrial General (IG) (0.69 acre).
• The applicants are seeking a FLUM amendment on 1.87 acres.
• The request would allow a nonconforming solid waste transfer station to redevelop and come into compliance with current Code requirements.
• The southwestern portion of the property (1.18 acres) is proposed to be developed with outdoor sales use and truck parking.
• The northeastern portion (0.69 acre) is proposed for redevelopment of the transfer station.
• A companion zoning change request (Case no. ZON-25-04) is also proposed.
• As part of the companion zoning case, the applicant has provided a Development Agreement to limit the allowable uses and address air quality concerns.
• The Local Planning Agency (LPA) recommended approval of the request (Vote: 5-2).
o The case was continued twice at the LPA.
o At the November 12, 2025, LPA Hearing, two persons spoke in favor of the project, and three persons spoke in opposition. At the January 14, 2026, LPA Hearing, two persons spoke in opposition to the project. At the February 11, 2026, LPA Hearing, one person spoke in favor of the project who previously appeared in opposition.
o The applicant addressed opposition concerns with the addition of further dust control measures.
o A reason stated for the dissenting votes was continued concern over air quality, however the proposal is consistent with and must follow State law.
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Strategic Priorities:
Prosperity and Opportunity
3.5 Foster business growth
Summary:
Summary
The subject property consists of three (3) parcels totaling approximately 1.87 acres. The 0.69-acre northwestern portion of the property contains a solid waste transfer facility, while the 1.18-acre southeastern portion is vacant.
The property is located within an unincorporated enclave of the City of Largo at the northwest corner of 62nd Street N and 150th Avenue N. The surrounding area contains a mix of heavy industrial uses such as solid waste transfer stations and metal recycling centers and commercial uses such as a convenience store/market and automobile sales/service. To the north of the property is a recycling center and a nonconforming single-family home; to the south is an auto/marine repair shop and a convenience store; to the west is a towing company and a truck weigh station; and to the east across 62nd Street North is Pinellas Technical College (PTEC).
The applicant wishes to expand the existing transfer facility on the 0.69-acre portion of the property and develop an outdoor sales business on the 1.18-acre portion. The property is designated CN (1.18 acres) and Employment (E) (0.69 acre) on the FLUM. The applicant is requesting a FLUM amendment to Commercial General (CG) (1.18 acres) and Industrial General (0.69 acre). While the CN category is aimed at more neighborhood-scale retail commercial, office, and personal service-type uses, the CG category allows for heavier commercial/business service uses. Likewise, while the E category allows for light and medium manufacturing uses, the IG category allows heavier manufacturing as well as solid waste disposal-type uses.
The subject property is zoned both C-1, Neighborhood Commercial (1.18 acres) and E-1, Employment 1 (0.69 acres). The current zoning allows for a variety of uses such as limited retail sales, restaurants, general office, contractors yard, and manufacturing light, processing and assembly, however, it does not allow manufacturing heavy or for the intended use a solid waste transfer station or outdoor sales. The companion Zoning Atlas amendment case (ZON-25-04) is a request to change the current zoning designations to E-2, Employment 2 (1.18 acres) and I, Heavy Industry (0.69 acre) to allow the property to be redeveloped with the intended uses.
As part of the Zoning Atlas amendment case, the applicant has submitted a Development Agreement to limit the types of uses on the site and address the control of pollutants from leaving the site. It contains the following restrictions: the property shall be developed substantially in conformance with the Conceptual Site Plan; the property shall be limited to a solid waste transfer station and outdoor sales and parking; the operation shall include asbestos prevention and particulate matter controls; and all associated truck queuing will take place on the site.
The subject property has a low flood risk. It is neither within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) nor the Coastal Storm Area (CSA). The subject property lies within Flood Zone X.
Given the area’s industrial, heavy commercial, and mixed-use character, staff is of the opinion that the proposed FLUM categories will both recognize the long-term uses of the subject property and allow the site to be redeveloped to the County’s development regulations in an appropriate manner. Additionally, when evaluating the overall compatibility of the request with the surrounding industrial and mix-use area, staff believe the proposed change is compatible with the neighboring uses. Lastly, the proposal is consistent with the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan and is appropriate for this location based on the findings of this report.
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Background Information:
The LPA recommended approval of the request during its February 11, 2026, public hearing (Vote: 5-2).
Surrounding property owners within 300 feet of the subject property were notified by mail. A sign advertising the public hearings was posted on the subject property.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Gregg Mims, Director, Housing and Community Development
Scott Swearengen, Long Range Planning Section Manager, Housing and Community Development, Presenter
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Ordinance (includes Legal Description)
LPA Staff Report
Case Maps
Impact Assessment
Traffic Analysis
Business Impact Estimate
Application Documents
Development Agreement
Survey
Certification of Ownership
Citizen Exhibits from LPA Hearings
Legal Ad
Staff Presentation