Turned down denser housing on a former landfill site in Largo (Pinellas County, Jan 20, 2026)
How each Pinellas County commissioner voted on Jan 20, 2026: Turned down denser housing on a former landfill site in Largo. With the official record.
Result: Denied 4 to 2
Denied a request to change 18.43 acres at 13400 Pine Street from Residential Urban to Residential Medium, which would allow more homes per acre. The site was once a construction debris landfill. The denial leaves the owner free to apply again.
Yes: René Flowers, Chris Latvala, Vince Nowicki, Brian Scott
No: Kathleen Peters, Chris Scherer
Official wording: Case No. FLU-25-09 (Green Energy for North America, LLC) A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Urban to Residential Medium on approximately 18.43 acres located at 13400 Pine Street in unincorporated Largo.