Submitted By: Karen Cupp
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Presentation By: Jeff Shrum
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approval of the Developer’s Agreement for Winding Oaks Residential Phase 2
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Phase 2 of the Winding Oaks Planned Development is comprised of a single-family residential subdivision consisting of 77 lots on 17.11 acres.
The developer is KL Winding Oaks LLC.
The drainage retention areas and conveyance system outside of the dedicated public right of way and all common areas for landscaping and pedestrian access are the responsibility of the Homeowner’s Association.
The roadways, potable water, and sanitary sewer systems are being dedicated for public maintenance.
The developer has paid the solid waste fee required at the time of platting.
The city Code of Ordinances, Section 70-621, requires the developer to pay the costs for the installation of streetlights on all streets internal to the project. The city and developer are in active discussions toward the resolution of the streetlight requirement as it pertains to roadways adjacent to the development.
Prior to the recording of subsequent plats for the development, the developer shall make provision for streetlights in accordance with city regulations, but in no case more than one year from the effective date of this agreement.
Case No. SUB24-0002 (Final Plat and Developer’s Agreement) was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 14, 2025. However, consistent with recent State of Florida law, final plat approval is no longer required by City Council.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Platting is required for the creation of the individual lots.
Probable cost has been submitted for improvements not constructed to allow for the immediate recordation of the plat. The city engineer has requested modification of the probable cost submitted.
Outstanding staff comments on the plat review have been addressed.
The title opinion has been updated. The plat must be recorded prior to August 27, 2025, or the title opinion will require updating.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will assume maintenance responsibilities for roadways, potable water, and sanitary sewer systems following the standard maintenance period.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny