Submitted By: Breah J. Miller, Planner II
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2025-6 for a Planned Development Plan and PD Standards Book for property located at 5019 West Highway 40 along with the parcel to the northwest (Parcels 23176-003-00 & 23180-000-00), approximately 30.49 acres (Case No. PD24-45515) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Property Owner/ Petitioner: CHI Ocala Rancho, LLC
* Agent: Paolo Mastroserio, Mastroserio Engineering
Key Points:
The petitioner is requesting to rezone the subject property from No Zoning & B-5, Wholesale Business District, to PD, Planned Development for the future development of 468 multi-family residential units, commercial and retail mixed-uses.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
The PD Plan is proposing commercial uses along the frontage of West Silver Springs Boulevard and will consist of a maximum of 5.54 acres. The multi-family residential portion will be located to the rear and consist of approximately 24.58 acres.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
The Planning & Zoning Commission asked staff to clarify if the one ingress/egress from West Highway 40 was also going to service the proposed commercial lots. Staff explained that there will be internal access between the commercial and residential lots within the PD. The agent, Paolo Mastroserio, further clarified the proposed access points. He also explained that staff had provided five conditions to the PD, and those changes were reflected in the Plan and Standards Book. The agent asked for the Commission to extend the fifth condition timeframe from one year to 24-months. The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval with a 4-0 vote, including a revised fifth condition.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The proposed rezoning is consistent with t...
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