Submitted By: Endira Madraveren
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2024-41 to rezone a 7.0-acre portion of the property located at 1700 NW Eighth Avenue (Parcel 25448-000-00) from M-3, Heavy Industrial, to M-2, Medium Industrial (ZON24-45606) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Ocala Gazette - June 7, 2024 - Notice ID quUf5xdiQQxQllM4ioh6
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner: Railyard One, LLC.
* Property Owner: Railyard One, LLC.
* Agent: Jean Abi-Aoun, P.E., Florida Engineering Group, Inc.
* The portion of the property the applicant is requesting to rezoning is undeveloped. The applicant has indicated an intention to develop an equipment rental and leasing business. Neither a conceptual plan nor site plan depicting future development have been submitted.
* The subject property is currently zoned M-3, Heavy Industrial, which does not permit uses such as equipment rental and leasing.
The subject property is adjacent to similar heavy industrial uses to the north and the west.
* The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a Special Exception on this property for outdoor manufacturing, to allow a concrete batching plant, in 2023. Subsequently, a site plan was approved for the concrete batching plant.
* Future development will be subject to site plan review in accordance with Article IV of Chapter 122 of the Code of Ordinances.
* The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval vote of 6-0 at the May 20, 2024, meeting.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Employment Center Future Land Use classification, pursuant to Section 122-244 of the Code of Ordinances. Adequate public facilities exist to service the proposed development. The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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