Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
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Presentation By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Public Hearing to rezone approximately 12.61 acres for property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of NE 25th Avenue and NE 28th Street (Parcel 24274-000-00) from INST, Institutional to PD, Planned Development (Case PD24-45735) (Quasi-Judicial).
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, .
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner: Boyd Real Estate, LLC
* Property Owner: Green Family Trust
* Agent: David Tillman, Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC
The petitioner has submitted the request to facilitate development of a single-family residential subdivision. The subject property is currently vacant and undeveloped and lies at the northernmost boundary of the City limits along NE 25th Avenue. The surrounding area is residential in nature, and primarily developed with single-family residences as the urban environment transitions into the more rural areas of Marion County.
The associated PD Plan depicts a maximum of 53 lots, constituting an overall density of 4.2 dwelling units per acre on the 12.61-acre site. The PD Plan proposes 36.08% open space, including 19.06% aggregate open space. Aggregate open space is proposed to consist of an amenity area with a pavilion, a playground, and a perimeter walking trail. While buffering is not required, the developer is proposing some natural landscape buffers along the perimeter, enhancing the buffers as needed to ensure adequate screening.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The proposed rezoning is consistent with the existing Neighborhood Future Land Use classification pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 122-244.
* The PD Plan is consistent with the minimum standards for a PD District (Section 122-942), with the exception of the minimum open space requirement.
* The applicant is requesting a var...
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