Submitted By: Jeff Shrum
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Presentation By: Jeff Shrum
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2023-26 concerning a rezoning from M-1, Light Industrial, to B-5, Wholesale Business, for property located at 2640 NW 10th Street; approximately 0.90 acres (Case # ZON22-45004) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
* Applicant: Kathy F. Smith
* Owner: Kathy F. Smith
* The applicant is proposing a general/grocery store on the property, no additional development is planned.
* The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 6-0 vote at their meeting on November 14, 2022.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. Introduction of additional retail and support service uses into this northwest area of the city will have the benefit/potential reduction of vehicular trips due to the limited availability of retail/service/grocery uses in this area.
2. The proposed B-5 zoning is consistent with the existing zoning designation for adjacent properties west and south of the subject property along with properties north (opposite US 27) and therefore the requested B-5 zoning will not create an isolated zoning district.
3. Development standards for the M-1 and B-5 zoning districts are very similar.
4. The amendment does not result in any impact on public services and the level of service.
5. Previous non-conforming General Store and Restaurant uses existed on the subject property and a review of City records did not find any history of issues or complaints regarding these previous non-conforming uses.
6. Any residential use would require subsequent approval by City Council.
7. The amendment is consistent with the City of Ocala Land Development Code.
8. The amendment is consistent with the City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: The ordinance is ...
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