Submitted By: David Sablan
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Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Public Hearing to consider a resolution for a PD Plan and Standards Book (Ocala 52 Partners PD) for property located at 5575 SW 52nd Street (Parcel 23835-000-00), approximately 82.10 acres (Case PD26-0001) (Quasi-Judicial).
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
• Petitioner/Property Owner: Ocala 52 Partners, LLC
• Agent: Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC
Key Points & Concurrent Applications:
PD26-0001 has been submitted to rezone the subject property, approximately 82.1 acres from A-1, General Agriculture (County) to PD, Planned Development along with a PD Plan and Standards Book to allow for development consisting of single-family residential, multi-family residential and commercial land uses and associated development standards.
The applicant submitted concurrent applications to annex all ±82.1 acres into the City of Ocala (ANX26-0001), and a future land use amendment to change the land use designation from High Residential (County) to Low Intensity (LUC26-0001).
Per F.S. 163.3184(2), LUC26-0001 is required to go through an expedited review process by the Florida Department of Commerce (Florida Commerce) prior to adoption by City Council. For this reason, ANX26-0001 and LUC26-0001 previously went before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a special meeting on May 26, 2026, where the Commission voted to approve the annexation and future land use amendment by a 7-0 vote. On June 2, 2026, City Council authorized City staff to transmit the proposed future land use amendment to Florida Commerce for an expedited state review in accordance with F.S. 163.3184(3).
The subject property was formerly used for the mining of earth and other minerals until approximately 2022. As a result of discontinuation of mining activities, FDEP has since issued a Release of Reclamation Obligations in recognition of reclamation activities completed since the mining activity ceased on the property. There are currently several small structures and a septic system on the property that will be required to be removed prior to any further development of the site. At the southern end of the property there is a ±6.7 acre lake and at the northeasterly corner of the property there is a ±16,000 square foot pond. It is noted that the concurrently submitted zoning (PD) amendment indicates that both water bodies will be preserved and are integrated into the design of the PD as amenities and drainage retention areas.
PD Plan and Standards Book Details:
PD Plan and Standards Book establishes a mixed development program with three land uses:
• Single Family Residential (SFR) - 230 SFR units across 45.4 acres (5 Units/acre)
• Multi-Family Residential (MFR) - 360 MFR units across 20.2 Acres (17.8 Units/acre)
• Commercial - Maximum 147,000 square feet across 4.5 acres (0.75 FAR)
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• The PD proposes an overall density of 7.16 units per acre and a maximum commercial FAR of 0.75, which is consistent with the Low Intensity Future Land Use range of minimum density of 3 dwelling unit/acre and maximum of 18 dwelling units/acre, and maximum allowed commercial FAR of 0.75.
• The PD Plan is consistent with the minimum standards for a PD District (Section 122-942), with exception to the following:
o Requested variation to the lot requirements. The PD Standards book proposes minimum lot widths of 40-feet for single family lots and 20-feet for multi-family lots.
o Requested variation to block length. The PD Standards book proposes a minimum block length of 199-feet long and a maximum block length of 1,050-feet long.
o Requested variation to sidewalk requirements. The PD Standards book proposes sidewalks on only one side of interior streets and requests deferring construction of sidewalks along SW 52nd Street until such a time the City of Ocala deems necessary.
o Requested variation to ROW width and ownership. The PD Standards book proposes a minimum ROW width of 40-feet and requests City Council approval for the construction of privately owned and maintained streets.
• The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding development, the Comprehensive Plan, and the City’s Code of Ordinances.
• City utilities are available at this location, and no level of service issues have been identified for public facilities as a result of the zoning amendment.
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. The existing agricultural use shall cease within one year after zoning approval or prior to any future development of the site whichever occurs first.
2. The existing structures and septic system must be removed from the property prior to any future development of the property.
3. Connection to city public facilities will be required upon further development of the property.
4. All permitted uses by right within the B-2, Community Business shall be permitted within the PD.
5. All roadways within the development shall be privately owned and maintained.
6. A sidewalk along SW 52nd Street shall be provided with the appropriate phases of development that occur along the roadway.
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
• PD Plan
• PD Standards Book
RESOLUTION 2026-XX
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PD PLAN AND STANDARDS BOOK (OCALA 52 PARTNERS PD) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5575 SW 52ND STREET (PARCEL 23835-000-00), APPROXIMATELY 82.1 ACRES (CASE PD26-0001)
Whereas, Ocala 52 Partners, LLC submits a PD plan (Case PD26-0001) for property located at 5575 SW 52nd Street (Parcel 23835-000-00), approximately 82.4 acres to allow for the development of mix - use residential development consisting of single family residential, multi-family residential and commercial; and
Whereas, as an associated Ordinance _________ amends the zoning map of the City of Ocala changing parcel 23835-000-00 from A-1, General Agriculture (County), to PD, Planned Development(city); and
Whereas, on _________, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the applicant’s request by a ______________ vote.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, in regular session, as follows:
1. The City of Ocala does hereby approve the Ocala 52 Partners PD plan (Exhibit “A”) and PD standards book (Exhibit “B”).
2. The effective date for this resolution will be _______________, 2026.
3. The approved PD plan and associated PD standards book shall apply to the following described land located in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, to wit:
PARENT PARCEL
THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 AND THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 30 FEET FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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THE WEST 1.5 CHAINS OF THE SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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BEIN THE WEST 1.5 CHAINS OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 AND A PORTION OF THE S.E. ¼ OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHPI 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, LYING NORTH OF S.W. 52ND STREET (BEING 60 FEET RIGHT OF WAY), MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE N.W. CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECION 33; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, S.89°37’32”E., A DISTANCE OF 1325.81 FEET TO THE N.E. CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTH BOUNDARY, ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33, S.00°31’25”W., A DISTANCE OF 1318.27 FEET TO THE N.W. CORNER OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33, SAID POINT ALSOBEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST BOUNDARY,ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33, S.89°48’22”E., A DISTANCE OF 99.00 FEET TO THE N.E. CORNER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED WEST 1.5 CHAINS OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTH BOUNDARY, ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE WEST 1.5 CHAINS OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33, S.00°31’26”W., A DISTANCE OF 1288.46 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AFOREMENTIONED S.W. 52ND STREET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST BOUNDARY, ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N.89°54’35”W., A DISTANCE OF 99.00 FEET; THENCE N.89°54’39”W., A DISTANCE OF 1206.53 FEET TO A POINT 120 FEET EAST OF AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE 1291.56 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE S.E. ¼ OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE DEPARTING SAID PARALLEL LINE, ALONG SAID NORTH BOUNDARY, S.89°46’20”E., A DISTANCE OF 1206.16 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID LANDS CONTAINING 38.66 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
4. 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 adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2026.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Ire J. Bethea, Sr.
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney