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File #: 2025-1580   
Type: P&Z Rezoning Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/27/2025 In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 7/14/2025 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing to rezone approximately 1.59 acres for the property located at 458 NW 1st Street (Parcel 2855-005-000) including two contiguous parcels to the east (Parcel 2855-009-000 and 2855-006-000) from R-3, Multi-Family Residential, and B-3C, Community Redevelopment Area Mixed Use 2 District, to B-4, General Business (Case ZON25-0009) (Quasi-Judicial)
Attachments: 1. ZON25-0009 Staff Report, 2. ZON25_0009_Case, 3. ZON25_0009_Aerial
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Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
Presentation By: Emily Johnson
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Department: Growth Management

STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Public Hearing to rezone approximately 1.59 acres for the property located at 458 NW 1st Street (Parcel 2855-005-000) including two contiguous parcels to the east (Parcel 2855-009-000 and 2855-006-000) from R-3, Multi-Family Residential, and B-3C, Community Redevelopment Area Mixed Use 2 District, to B-4, General Business (Case ZON25-0009) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A

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BACKGROUND:
* Applicant/Agent: James M. Hoenstine
* Property Owners: Tatyana Hoenstine & Downtown Baptist Temple, Inc
Key Points:
The applicant is requesting to rezone from R-3, Multi-Family Residential, and B-3C, Community Redevelopment Area Mixed Use 2 District, to B-4, General Business to allow for future commercial development. The Property Appraiser's records indicate that the building on Parcel 2855-005-000 was constructed in 1935 and has been utilized as a church since 2020.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
The subject properties are designated as High Intensity/Central Core Future Land Use Category (FLUC). The intent of the High Intensity/Central Core Future Land Use Category (FLUC) is to identify the area suitable for the most intense residential and non-residential development within the city. The proposed B-4 zoning district and the intended use are consistent with the intent of the High Intensity/Central Core FLUC.
All three parcels are located within the West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) and are identified within the West Ocala Community Vision Plan (2011) as part of the Downtown District.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The proposed rezoning is consistent with the existing High Intensity/Central Core Future Land Use classification, pursuant to Section 122-244 of the Code of Ordinances, and is compatible with the surrounding area.
* The B-4, General...

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