Submitted By: David Sablan
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Ordinance 2026-16 to rezone from B-2, Community Business, to M-1, Light Industrial, for property located in the 200 block of SW 27th Avenue (Parcel 22780-002-00), approximately 1.25 acres (Case ZON26-0001) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner and Property Owner: Alvarez Family Investment Lots LLC
* Agent: Rodney K. Rogers, Rogers Engineering & Land Surveying, LLC
Key Points:
The petitioner is requesting a rezoning of 1.25 acres of undeveloped property from B-2, Community Business, to M-1, Light Industrial.
Zoning and Land Use Factors for Consideration:
* The property is surrounded by M-1, Light Industrial, on its eastern, western, and southern sides, with existing industrial uses to the north and a Sprint telecommunications facility to the west. Of the three parcels to the north, two are zoned B-4 (General Business), and one is zoned M-1.
* The M-1 zoning district allows for a broad range of uses, including wholesale and distribution.
* The subject property's access is SW 27th Avenue, a minor arterial roadway.
* The surrounding area is comprised of a mixture of industrial and commercial (developed and undeveloped) properties along the SR 40 and SW/NW 27th Avenue corridors.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
The proposed rezoning was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 14, 2026. During the hearing, the Commission had no additional questions. There were no public comments or objections. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted five to zero to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning to City Council.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The subject property is currently vacant, undeveloped, and meets the minimum lot standards for the M-1 zoning district. Rezoning the property will not create a non-conforming use or s...
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