Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson
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Presentation By: Emily Johnson
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2025-14 for a PD Plan and Standards Book for property located approximately 40 feet north of the intersection of NE 28th Street and NE 23rd Avenue (Parcel 24278-000-01, approximately 16.43 acres (Case No. PD24-45765) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner: HTM Developers LLC
* Property Owner: Emerson Pointe Development LLC
* Agent: David Tillman, Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC
Key Points:
The petitioner is requesting PD, Planned Development zoning, to allow for the development of a single-family residential subdivision. The subject property is undeveloped and lies at the northernmost boundary of the city limits along NE 28th Street. The surrounding area is residential, primarily developed with single-family residences.
This proposed PD constitutes the third phase of the unified development, Emerson Pointe. Phases I and II are located in Marion County and have received PUD approvals from Marion County for 251 units. Portions of the Phase I and II properties fronting NE 28th Street are in Ocala. The entirety of Phase III is situated in the City of Ocala, and approval for an additional 72 units is being sought through this PD approval request. The petitioner strives to establish a unified planned community through design, interconnectivity, and consistent development standards. In 2022, the applicant attempted to annex the initial phases of development into the City of Ocala to provide for unified jurisdiction. However, annexation was determined not to be possible due to the creation of an enclave.
It is important to note that Marion County and the City of Ocala have differing development standards. This PD request includes requested variations to code standards to...
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