Submitted By: Breah J. Miller
Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Introduce Ordinance 2025-20 to change the Future Land Use designation on approximately 12.42 acres for property located in the 1800 block of SW 15th Avenue (Parcel 23656-017-00 and 23656-017-16) from Employment to Public (Case LUC25-0001) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner/Property Owner: City of Ocala.
Key Points:
This is a city staff-initiated request to change the future land use category on the subject properties from Employment Center to Public to provide the appropriate land use for city-owned and utilized properties.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
This requested land use amendment will provide the appropriate land use for the subject city-owned properties, which have been utilized as storm debris collection yards for the Public Works Department. City staff has also submitted a concurrent petition to change the zoning on the subject properties (ZON25-0001).
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Staff presented the land use change request to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the February 10, 2025, meeting. During the hearing, staff confirmed the longstanding use of the properties for storm debris management. There was no public comment.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted five to zero to recommend approval to the City Council.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The requested future land use map amendment provides the appropriate land use category (Public) for city-owned and utilized properties.
* The requested Public Future Land Use is consistent with the existing use of the subject property.
* City utilities service the subject property, and adequate public facilities exist to service any future development.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: The ordinanc...
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