Submitted By: Breah Miller
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2025-36 to abrogate a 12-foot-wide alleyway lying east of Lots 10 through 18 and west of Lots 1 through 9, Block 7 of the Meadow View Plat as recorded in Plat Book B, Page 233, of the public records of Marion County, Florida (Parcel 28574-007-01, 28574-007-03, 28574-07-10 and 28574-007-14), approximately 1.12 acres (Case ABR24-0019) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
• Petitioner: Catalyst Design Group, PC
• Property Owner: Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc. & Marion County Hospital District
Key Points:
The four properties impacted by this abrogation reflect ownership by two distinct entities (Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc., and Marion County Hospital District). The subject alley is a 12-foot-wide alleyway and consists of parcels: 28574-007-10, 28574-007-14, 28574-007-03, and 28574-007-01. The alleyway contains existing underground utilities but is otherwise undeveloped.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
The property is within the B-2A and B-4 zoning district and has an underlying land use of High Intensity/Central Core. The property is located between S Pine Avenue and SW Third Avenue and between SW 14th Street and SW 15th Street. The applicant has expressed a desire to redevelop the property for additional parking and redesign the entrance for the hospital.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting:
Staff presented the abrogation PowerPoint and recommended approval of the abrogation subject to completing the following conditions prior to adoption of the abrogation resolution:
1. Dedication of a utility easement to the city in perpetuity sufficient to allow for continued access and maintenance of utilities to remain in place.
2. Executed agreement with Ocala OEU for the relocation of the existing electric utilities.
The commission asked staff for clarification on whose responsibility it will be to relocate the utilities within the alleyway. Staff explained that it will be determined between the applicant and Ocala Electric Utility (OEU). The agent also stated that OEU has already received payment for the relocation. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (including the staff recommended conditions) with a vote of six to zero.
Since the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing, the applicant has provided the City with copies of the executed utilities easement and paid invoice for the relocation of the utilities, satisfying both conditions of approval.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• The requested abrogation will not negatively impact any adjacent properties.
• The applicant has provided documentation (copy of executed utility easement and paid invoice for relocation of utilities) satisfying the required conditions of approval.
Staff recommends approval of the request to abrogate a 12-foot alleyway as recorded in Plat Book B, page 233 of the public records of Marion County, Florida.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
The ordinance is pending review/has been reviewed by the City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes.
• Deny
• Table
RESOLUTION 2025-36
A RESOLUTION FOR THE ABROGATION AND VACATION OF A CITY OF OCALA OWNED AND MAINTAINED TWELVE FEET WIDE ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN SOUTH PINE AVENUE AND SW 3RD AVENUE AND BETWEEN SW 14TH STREET AND SW 15TH STREET
WHEREAS, application has heretofore been made by FLORIDA HOSPITAL OCALA, INC. & MARION COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, a Florida limited liability company (“Applicant”) has heretofore made an application to the Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission for the abrogation and vacation of the portion of an alley (the “Abrogated Alley”) in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, as hereinafter more particularly described; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocala is the owner of the right-of-way described above; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said application and duly noticed public hearing with the Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission was held on June 09, 2025, which recommended approval with conditions of the application; and
WHEREAS, an executed utility easement dedicated to the city and a copy of a paid invoice has been provided satisfying all conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, comments regarding the effects of such an abrogation on the public facilities of the City have been requested from appropriate city departments and private utilities; and
WHEREAS, all utilities were contacted and responded with no objection to the requested abrogation and vacation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, in regular session as follows:
1. That the eastern 12 feet of the alley between SW 14th street and SW 15th street described as lying east of Lots 10 through 18 and west of Lots 1 through 9, Block 7 of the Meadow View Plat as recorded in Plat Book B, Page 233, the Public Records of Marion County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows:
A 12 FEET WIDE ALLEY, LYING EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO LOTS 10 THROUGH 18 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 7, AND WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO LOTS 1 THROUGH 9 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 7, OF "MEADOW VIEW", ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 233, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING SOUTH OF S.W. 14th STREET (40 FEET WIDE) AND LYING NORTH OF S.W. 15th STREET (50 FEET WIDE).
2. The City of Ocala does hereby abrogate and vacate alley located in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, as described and depicted on the attached Exhibit A.
3. A certified copy of the Resolution shall be recorded by the Clerk of the City of Ocala in the public records of Marion County, Florida. This Resolution dated and adopted this --___ day of ____ 2025.
CITY OF OCALA
By: __________________________
Kristen M. Dreyer City Council President
Attest: __________________________
Angel B. Jacobs
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality:
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William Sexton
City Attorney
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