Pine Street land use change

A longtime resident urged denial, saying the community has very limited road access and Pinellas is already the most densely populated county in the state.

A Pine Street resident of 55 years said the roads are full, the community is already dense, and the owner could profit $25 million without upzoning; detailed the area's limited exits.

A 75-year-old master gardener said the former Terra site is contaminated and geotechnically unstable per county records, and denied the developer's claim that neighbors were properly notified of the January 6 meeting.

A retired boat builder whose property borders the site said he personally witnessed toxic dumping there and never wants the property developed, citing 2011 water tests finding solvents.

Urged denial, saying the Terra site combined with the nearby Rainbow Village expansion would cram over a thousand new residents into a saturated area with congested roads and flooding.