Submitted By: Kristina L. Wright
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2025-12 to change future land use designation of approximately 1.29 acres for property located at 4001 NW Blitchton Road (Parcel 21537-002-00) from Commercial (County) to Medium Intensity/Special District (City) (Case LUC24-45821) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner/Property Owner: C.L.D. Properties, LTD
* Agent: Tracy Rains, Dinkins Realty, LLC
Key Points:
The petitioner requests concurrent applications for annexation (ANX24-45820) and rezoning (ZON24-45822) to connect to city services. The subject property, identified by Parcel Identification Number 21537-002-00, contains approximately 1.29 acres and is located at 4001 NW Blitchton Road.
The property was originally developed as a saloon in Marion County but was destroyed by fire and demolished in 1995. The property has been used for overflow tractor-trailer truck parking for nearby commercial businesses.
Zoning/Land Use Details:
Pursuant to the Code of Ordinances Section 122-246, all annexed territory shall be subject to the land use change process to bring the land use into compliance with the City's comprehensive plan. The Case Map reflects adjacent, annexed properties to the east that are designated as Medium Intensity/Special District Future Land Use classification.
The Medium Intensity/Special District land use classification intends to identify neighborhood and community-serving activity centers. Permitted uses include residential, office, commercial, public, recreation, educational facilities, and institutional uses.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Staff presented the land use change request to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the November 13, 2024, meeting. There was no further discussion or questions from the commissi...
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