Submitted By: Breah J Miller
Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
FORMAL TITLE:
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Ordinance 2026-32 to rezone approximately 3.05 acres of property located in the 1700 block of NE 18th Place (Parcel 2649-004-001) from M-1, Light Industrial, to M-2, Medium Industrial (Case ZON26-0010) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Applicant: Brad Dinkins
* Property Owner: B & W Land Holdings - CR LLC
* Agent: Brad Dinkins
* Subject Property: Parcel 2649-004-001, approximately 4.95 acres
Key Points:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 3.05 acre portion of a 4.95 acre parcel (Parcel # 2649-004-001) from M-1, Light Industrial, to M-2, Medium Industrial, to provide a unified zoning designation for the entire property.
Zoning and Land Use Factors for Consideration:
* Currently the northern third of the parcel is zoned M-2 and the southern two-thirds is zoned M-1. If approved, the amendment would provide a unified M-2 zoning district designation for the entire subject property.
* The property was annexed into Ocala in 1964.
* The subject property is currently undeveloped and is designated Low Intensity Future Land Use.
* The property is located within an established industrial area surrounded by warehouse distribution facilities, undeveloped industrial land, and the CSX railroad corridor.
* The subject property is under common ownership with the adjoining property to the east.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Following discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning request by a vote of six to zero.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Low Intensity Future Land Use designation and is permitted zoning district pursuant to Section 122-244 of the Code of Ordinances.
* The proposed rezoning is consistent with the requirements for the M-2 zoning district and it ...
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