Pebble Creek golf course rezoning approved by Hillsborough commissioners; opponents plan appeal

Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday to approve a proposal to rezone the Pebble Creek golf course for residential development, moving developer GL Homes one step closer to building a new neighborhood on the property.Commissioners Christine Miller and Ken Hagen voted against the measure. WATCH: Pebble Creek golf course rezoning approved; opponents plan appeal Pebble Creek golf course rezoning approved; opponents plan appealThe vote came after nearly three years of legal battles and community debate. GL Homes first proposed rezoning the Pebble Creek golf course for housing in 2023. County commissioners denied the request at that time, but the case went through the courts before being sent back for reconsideration.In June, the case was pushed back again due to claims of a one-way communication between the golf course owner and a commissioner. Opponents later alleged the communication was two-way.Attorney Jay Cramer addressed commissioners before the vote.Everything points i