Submitted By: Emily Johnson
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Resolution 2026-31 to consider an amendment to the Planned Development Plan and Standards Book for property located at 3610 NW First Loop (a portion of Parcel 22817-000-00), approximately 9.31 acres (Case PD20-0003) (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 and Property Owner: Saving Mercy Corporation
* Agent: Chuck Pigeon, P.E., Ardurra Group, Inc
Key Points:
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Saving Mercy Planned Development (PD) Plan and Standards Book to allow for the following modifications:
* Increase the total number of residential units from 144 to 200, consisting of 20 duplex units and 180 multi-family (apartment) units.
* Increase the maximum permitted building height from 35 feet to 45 feet.
* Revise the development layout to reflect four phases, including 20 existing duplex units and three multi-family apartment buildings.
* Incorporate additional revisions, including: a reduction in administrative office and other ancillary uses; removal of previously proposed storage units and a pavilion; relocation (with no change in size) of amenity areas; an increase in the number of vehicle parking spaces; a decrease in the number of bike parking spaces; and the addition of architectural details for a new freestanding monument entrance sign.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
There are several key factors to consider for the rezoning:
* The existing PD zoning district was approved by Ordinance 2021-14 on December 15, 2020, with the associated PD Plan and Standards Book adopted by Resolution 2021-7.
* The subject property encompasses a total of approximately 9.31 acres. It is currently developed with 20 duplex units, an administrative office building, and a two-story apartment building containing 59 mult...
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