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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Ordinance 2025-38 to annex approximately 39.33 acres for property located in the 5100 block, along the south side of SW 20th Street (Parcels 23817-004-00 and 23311-000-00) (Case ANX24-45704) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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Since the City Council's Introduction hearing on this agenda item, staff have provided an updated staff report for the record. The updated report included some corrections, additional staff analysis, and formatting changes to provide improved, competent, and substantial evidence. To clarify, this updated report did not change or alter the staff’s recommendations. Please utilize the “Updated” staff report for your review of this case. The original staff report is still included as an attachment.
BACKGROUND:
• Petitioner/Property Owner: Dessiree Troncoso (Anna Jo Partnership, LLC)
Key Points:
The petitioner is requesting to annex the subject properties into the city to facilitate future development of the site and connection to available city utilities. The petitioner has submitted two concurrent petitions:
• Future land use amendment to change the future land use classification from High Residential (County) to Medium Intensity/Special District (City) (LUC24-45705)
• Rezoning to change the zoning from R-3, Multi-Family Residential (County), to PD, Planned Development (City) (PD24-45706).
The subject properties consist of two parcels totaling 39.33 acres, located within a Marion County enclave in the City of Ocala. Both parcels are designated for high-density residential use under County zoning (R-3, Multi-Family) and land use (High Residential, up to 8 units/acre). Parcel 23311-000-00 contains the Timberland Apartments, developed in 1983 with 42 units across eight buildings, while Parcel 23817-004-00 remains undeveloped with access from SW 53rd Avenue. The applicant acquired both properties in June 2020.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
The request for annexation will result in the reduction of an existing enclave area in the city that will improve the efficiency of city services. Additionally, annexation will provide the city with jurisdiction and oversight for any future development of the property. Having direct decision-making authority over development will help the city ensure compatible and appropriate urban development. Further, the annexation and future development will promote the potential connection of the existing Timberland apartments to city utilities, providing additional revenue to maintain public facilities while requiring minimal additional resources since city facilities are already fronting the property along SW 20th Street.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• The annexation will result in the reduction of an existing enclave.
• The requested annexation will improve the efficiency of city services.
• The subject property is contiguous to the City limits to the north, west, south, and southeast.
• No level of service issues have been identified for public facilities.
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.
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
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SUPPORT MATERIALS
• Staff Report
• Case Map
• Aerial Map
ORDINANCE 2025-38
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING INTO THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2275 SW 53RD AVENUE (PARCEL 23311-000-00) ALONG WITH THE ADJACENT PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH (PARCEL 23817-004-00), COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 39.33 ACRES (ANX24-45704), MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, FLORIDA STATUTES, PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID ANNEXATION, DESCRIBING THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO STAFF; REPEALING INCONSISTENT AND/OR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF ORDINANCE PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATIONS ARISING FROM CONSIDERATION AT A PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE CODIFIER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, owners of real property to an unincorporated area of Marion County which is contiguous to the City of Ocala, Florida, have petitioned the City Council of the City of Ocala that said property be annexed to the City of Ocala, Florida, in accordance with Section 171.044, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida, that the petition bears the signature of all owners of property in the area proposed to be annexed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, in regular session as follows:
Section 1. City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida in accordance with the powers given and granted to said City of Ocala in and by Chapter 171, Florida Statutes, does hereby redefine the boundary lines of the City of Ocala, so as to include therein the property contiguous thereto and described below:
THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 33 FEET THEREOF.
ALSO, LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION THEREOF CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF OCALA, A FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION BY VIRTUE OF WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 4524, PAGE 1957, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE SOUTH 89°24’45” EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 21, FOR A DISTANCE OF 659.98 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE NORTH 00°32’16” EAST, ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1,265.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 00°32’16” EAST, ALONG SAID WEST BOUNDARY, FOR A DISTANCE OF 28.58 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EXISTING SOUTH RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE OF SW 20TH STREET, SAID POINT BEING 33.00 FEET SOUTH OF, AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO, THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF AFORESAID SECTION 21; THENCE SOUTH 89°24’45” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SAID NORTH BOUNDARY, AND ALONG THE SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SW 20TH STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF 660.81 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF AFORESAID SECTION 21, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE SOUTH, AND HAVING FOR ITS ELEMENTS: A RADIUS OF 5,679.58 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°25’02”, AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 338.68 FEET BEARING SOUTH 88°47’42” WEST; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 338.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 87°05’11” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 228.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTH, AND HAVING FOR ITS ELEMENTS: A RADIUS OF 5,779.58 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°56’09”, AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 94.39 FEET BEARING SOUTH 87°33’15” WEST; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 94.39 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Section 2. Direction to Staff. The City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida directs staff to take any and all steps necessary to effectuate the adoption and implementation of this ordinance; and all other matters as provided for above and herein as well as to ensure the orderly and effective administration and implementation of the intent of this ordinance and the specific matters outlined herein.
Section 3. Repealing Inconsistent and/or Conflicting Provisions. The City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida hereby specifically repeals, to the extent of any such conflict, any and all ordinances, resolutions, policies, procedures, and/or other articles which are conflicting and/or inconsistent with this ordinance and the intent and direction provided by the City Council herein.
Section 4. Severability of Ordinance Provisions. If any section, phrase, sentence or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida that (1) such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision; (2) such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof; and (3) this ordinance be adopted as though any such provision was not included herein.
Section 5. Modifications Arising from Consideration at a Public Hearing. It is the intention of the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida that (1) the provisions of this ordinance may be modified as a result of its consideration by the City Council of matters that may arise during the public hearing(s) at which this ordinance is considered; and (2) any such modifications shall be incorporated into the final version of this ordinance.
Section 6. Direction to the Codifier. It is the intention of the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida that (1) the property described in Section 1 of this ordinance be annexed; (2) the sections and paragraphs of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered in order to accomplish said intention; (3) terms or headings not affecting the intent of this ordinance may be changed to further accomplish said intention; and (4) any scrivener’s error(s) contained herein which do not affect the intent of this ordinance be corrected with the authorization of the City Manager or their designee and without the need for additional public hearings or consideration by City Council.
Section 7. This ordinance shall become effective upon approval by the mayor, or upon becoming law without such approval.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Kristen M. Dreyer
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved/Denied by me as Mayor of the City of Ocala, Florida, on __________________, 2025.
By: __________________________________
Ben Marciano
Mayor
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney
Ordinance No: 2025-38
Introduced: 8/19/2025
Adopted: Click or tap to enter a date.
Legal Ad No: Click or tap here to enter text.