Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
Presentation By: Emily W. Johnson
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Introduce Ordinance 2024-40 to rezone approximately 9.05 acres for property located at 3841 NW 10th Street (Parcel 21821-000-00) from M-1, Light Industrial, to M-2, Medium Industrial (Case ZON24-45636) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner: Warehouse Services, LLC
* Property Owner: Warehouse Services, LLC
* Agent: David Tillman, P.E., Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC
* The property is currently developed with an existing non-conforming single-family residence constructed in 1967. The agent indicates the single-family residence will be demolished.
* The petitioner intends to redevelop the subject property with a warehouse and accessory outdoor storage uses.
* One of the primary differences between the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts is the allowance of unlimited outdoor storage within the M-2 zoning district.
* Prior to the adoption of the 2035 Vision and an associated Comprehensive Plan update, the subject and adjacent properties were designated as Medium Industrial Future Land Use Category.
* Currently, the surrounding area is designated as Employment Center Future Land Use Category and is primarily characterized by industrial development.
* Buffering, in accordance with Section 122-260 of the Code of Ordinances, will be required and shall be addressed during the site plan review for redevelopment of the subject property.
* A letter of objection from the property owner of the nearby single-family residence (located at 1360 NW 33rd Avenue, identified by Parcel Number 21826-000-00) has been received, and is included in the packet for reference. The letter details objections related to potential impacts from industrial development.
* The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the objection and...
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