Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
Presentation By: Emily Johnson
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Public Hearing to rezone approximately 12.81 acres for the property located at 3001 NE 21st Street (Parcel 24262-001-04) and the parcel directly to the east (Parcel 24264-000-00) from M-1, Light Industrial, to G-U, Governmental Use (Case ZON25-0002) (Quasi-Judicial).
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
* Applicant/Property Owner: City of Ocala
Key Points:
This is a staff-initiated request to rezone the subject properties in association with a concurrent application to change the future land use classification (LUC25-0002). The subject properties are part of the City of Ocala Governmental Complex, and the current use is governmental in nature.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
The existing building on Parcel 24264-001-04 is currently utilized as administrative offices for Ocala Fiber Network. A Capital Improvement Project (ENGCIP24-0014) is currently under review for the addition of a truck shed and parking on Parcel 24264-000-00.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The proposed rezoning is consistent with the requested Public Future Land Use classification, pursuant to Section 122-244 of the Code of Ordinances, and is compatible with the surrounding area.
* The G-U, Governmental Use, zoning district is appropriate with the existing and intended use of the subject properties.
* The subject properties are serviced by city utilities, and adequate public facilities exist to service any future development.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: The ordinance is pending review by the City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
* Approve with changes
* Deny
* Table
SUPPORT MATERIALS:
* Staff Report
* Case Map
* Aerial Map
ORDINANCE 2025-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP O...
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