Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
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Presentation By: Emily W. Johnson
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Introduce Ordinance 2025-1 to rezone approximately 4.63 acres for property located at 1712 SE Lake Weir Avenue (Parcel 2920-010-008) from INST, Institutional to B-2A, Limited Community Business (Case ZON24-45752) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, .
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner: The Board of Trustees of the FL Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
* Property Owner: The Board of Trustees of the FL Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
* Agent: Derek Batsel, Boyd-Mox Development, LLC
Key Points:
The petitioner requests to change the zoning from Institutional (INST) to Limited Community Business (B-2A), to add a transitional recovery facility to the existing church/place of worship site.
The proposed B-2A zoning district allows for both the existing church/place of worship and the proposed transitional recovery facility, subject to the supplemental regulations contained under Code of Ordinances Section 122-1198(c).
Zoning Details:
The subject property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of SE 17th Street/SR 464 and SE Lake Weir Road/CR 464A. The surrounding area along SE 17th Street includes a mix of properties with B-2, B-1, RO, O-1, and SC zoning designations. These properties are developed primarily for commercial, and office uses. The area south and west of the subject property is developed with single-family homes with R-1 zoning.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Staff noted that two letters of opposition had been received. During public comments, members of the public indicated general support for this type of use, but stated that the location is not appropriate, emphasizing concerns over the proximity of the subject property to surrounding schools and parks. Upon question by...
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