Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
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Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2024-49 to annex approximately 0.05 acres for property located at 2951 NW 47th Avenue, (Parcel 21509-001-00) (Case ANX24-45776) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Ocala Gazette - September 6 and 13, 2024 - Notice ID jGlHJdeBhqjMMsa2oTOq
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner: Marion County Board of County Commissioners
* Property Owner: Marion County Board of County Commissioners
The petitioner requests annexation of an existing County-owned well site from unincorporated Marion County. The abutting parcel (Parcel 21509-001-00), which surrounds the subject property, is also being considered for annexation concurrently with this request. Staff requested that the petitioner annex the well site to avoid inadvertently creating an enclave, as defined by Florida Statutes (F.S) subsection 171.031(5)(a).
The subject property receives electric service from Ocala Electric Utility and is accessed by a platted 20-foot-wide ingress and egress easement that the annexation will not impact. The existing well site is not anticipated to require additional public facilities or infrastructure.
The petitioner has also submitted concurrent applications for a land use change to Public (Case: LUC24-45777) and rezoning to G-U, Governmental Use (Case: ZON24-45778).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4 to 0 on September 9, 2024. During the meeting, the board requested clarification as to the purpose of the request, and the timeframe for the annexation of the abutting parcel. Annexation of the subject property is being requested to avoid creation of an enclave, as the abutting parcel is scheduled for concurrent annexation consideration.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The proposed annexation satisfies the statutor...
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