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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Introduce Ordinance 2025-19 to rezone approximately 12.81 acres for the property located at 3001 NE 21st Street (Parcel 24262-001-04) and the parcel directly to the east (Parcel 24264-000-00) from M-1, Light Industrial, to G-U, Governmental Use (Case ZON25-0002) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
* Applicant/Property Owner: City of Ocala
Key Points:
This is a staff-initiated request to rezone the subject properties with a concurrent application to change the future land use classification (LUC25-0002). The subject properties are part of the City of Ocala Governmental Complex, and the current use is governmental.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
The existing building on Parcel 24264-001-04 is currently utilized as administrative offices for Ocala Fiber Network. A Capital Improvement Project (ENGCIP24-0014) is currently under review to add a truck shed and parking on Parcel 24264-000-00.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Staff presented the rezoning request to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the February 10, 2025, meeting. There was no further discussion or questions from the commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted five to zero to recommend approval to the City Council.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The proposed rezoning is consistent with the requested Public Future Land Use classification, pursuant to Section 122-244 of the Code of Ordinances, and is compatible with the surrounding area.
* The G-U, Governmental Use, zoning district is appropriate for the subject properties' existing and intended use.
* City utilities service the subject properties, and adequate public facilities exist to service any future development.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
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