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File #: 2026-1072   
Type: P&Z Planned Development Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/28/2026 In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 4/13/2026 Final action:
Title: Resolution to consider an amendment to the PD Plan and Standards book for property located at 3610 NW 1st Loop (a portion of Parcel 22817-000-00), approximately 9.31 acres (Case PD20-0003) (Quasi-Judicial)
Attachments: 1. PD20-0003 Saving Mercy Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Saving Mercy PD Plan, 3. Exhibit B - Saving Mercy PD Standards Book, 4. Prior Approval Documents, 5. PD20_0003_Case, 6. PD20_0003_Aerial
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Submitted By: Emily Johnson
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management

STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Resolution to consider an amendment to the PD Plan and Standards book for property located at 3610 NW 1st Loop (a portion of Parcel 22817-000-00), approximately 9.31 acres (Case PD20-0003) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Applicant and Property Owner: Saving Mercy Corporation
* Agent: Chuck Pigeon, P.E., Ardurra Group, Inc

Key Points:
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Saving Mercy Planned Development (PD) Plan and Standards Book to allow for the following modifications:
* Increase the total number of residential units from 144 to 200, consisting of 20 duplex units and 180 multi-family (apartment) units.
* Increase the maximum permitted building height from 35-feet to 45-feet.
* Revise the development layout to reflect four phases, including 20 existing duplex units and three multi-family apartment buildings.
* Incorporate additional minor, non-substantial revisions, including: a reduction in administrative office and other ancillary uses; removal of previously proposed storage units and a pavilion; relocation (with no change in size) of amenity areas; an increase in the number of vehicle parking spaces; a decrease in the number of bike parking spaces; and the addition of architectural details for a new freestanding monument entrance sign.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
For consideration of the rezoning, there are several key factors to consider:
* The existing PD zoning district was approved by Ordinance 2021-14 on December 15, 2020, with the associated PD Plan and Standards Book adopted by Resolution 2021-7.
* The subject property encompasses a total of approximately 9.31 acres and is currently developed with 20 duplex units, an administrative office building and a two-story apartment building cont...

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