Council approves first reading to rezone London Hill Road site for manufactured‑home sales lot

The Brooksville City Council on June 1 approved first reading of Ordinance 10‑16, clearing the way for a Planned Development (PDP) rezoning of about 5.1 acres on the north side of London Hill Road west of McIntyre Road.

Applicant Freedom Capital Alliance, represented by Sean Tran, said the site would host a retail office and display model manufactured homes and argued the change would increase affordable homeownership options in Brooksville. Tran cited 2024 Census figures showing a median household income of $54,926 and a homeownership rate of 62.7 percent in the city as part of the rationale for offering manufactured‑home sales locally.

Tran described a design that prioritizes green space, landscaping and two stormwater retention ponds, and said display units would be non‑occupiable. "We want to offer high quality, attainable housing for local residents," Tran said.

Council members pressed the applicant on tree preservation, delivery logistics for manufactured homes on narrow streets, parking layout and whether the zoning would permit a mobile‑home community. The applicant and staff said the PDP is intended only for a sales/office/display function; occupied mobile homes would not be permitted under the proposed conditions, and deliveries of ordered homes would come directly from manufacturers to buyers' sites, not be moved on and off the lot.

Staff advised the council that the proposal includes 12 conditions, including infrastructure and non‑occupancy of display units. After questions and discussion the council voted 4–0 to approve first reading; the mayor confirmed the second and final reading is set for June 15.

Next steps: the ordinance returns for a second reading and final vote on June 15.