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Case No. ZON-25-04 (Vasantha, LLC and Green Energy Transport, LLC)
A request for a zoning change from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial, and E-1, Employment-1, to E-2, Employment-2, and I, Heavy Industry, with an associated Development Agreement limiting the uses on the properties to Solid Waste Transfer Station, Outdoor Sales, and Parking, on approximately 1.87 acres located at 6201 150th Avenue North and 15097 63rd Street North in unincorporated Largo. (Quasi-Judicial)
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Based on the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, Case No. ZON-25-04 is recommended for approval:
A resolution approving the application of Green Energy Transport, LLC and Vasantha, LLC for a change in zoning from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial (1.18 acres), and E-1, Employment-1 (0.69 acre), to E-2, Employment-2 (1.18 acres), and I, Heavy Industry (0.69 acre), with an associated Development Agreement.
• The applicants are seeking a zoning change 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 applicant has provided a Development Agreement to limit the allowable uses and address air quality concerns.
• 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 Future Land Use map amendment request (Case No. FLU-25-06) is also proposed.
• 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 additional dust control measures.
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Strategic Priorities:
Prosperity and Opportunity
3.5 Foster business growth.
Summary:
Summary
The subject property consists of 3 parcels totaling approximately 1.87 acres in size. The 0.69-acre northwestern portion of the subject site contains a solid waste transfer facility, while the 1.18-acre southeastern portion is vacant. The subject site 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, does not allow manufacturing heavy or for the intended use of a solid waste transfer station or outdoor sales. The property is designated CN, Commercial Neighborhood (1.18 acres) and E, Employment (0.69 acre) on the Future Land Use Map. The applicant wishes to expand the existing transfer facility on the 0.69-acre portion and develop an outdoor sales business on the 1.18-acre portion. The proposed rezoning to E-2, Employment-2 (1.18 acres) and I, Heavy Industry (0.69 acre) zoning districts will allow the property to be redeveloped with the intended uses. The applicant is also requesting a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment to CG, Commercial General (1.18 acres) and IG, Industrial General (0.69 acre) via companion case FLU-25-06.
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 is located within an unincorporated enclave of Largo at the northwest corner of 62nd Street North and 150th Avenue North. 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 convenience store/market and automobile sales/service. To the north 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. To the east across 62nd Street North is Pinellas Technical College.
The subject property has a low flood risk, being neither within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) nor the Coastal Storm Area (CSA). It lies within Flood Zone X.
Given the adjacent area’s industrial, heavy commercial, and mix-use character, staff is of the opinion that the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment with the associated Development Agreement will recognize the long-term use of the property and will allow for the site to be redeveloped to the County’s development regulations in a more appropriate manner. Additionally, when evaluating the overall compatibility of the request with the surrounding industrial and mix-use area, the proposed use is compatible with the neighboring uses. Lastly, the proposal is consistent with the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan and is appropriate for this location and based on the findings of this report subject to the approval of the companion FLUM amendment case FLU-25-06.
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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:
Kevin McAndrew, Director, Building and Development Review Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
Development Agreement
LPA Staff Report
Case Maps
Application Documents
Survey
Certification of Ownership
Citizen Exhibits from LPA Hearings
Legal Ad
Staff Presentation