Submitted By: Kristina L. Wright
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2025-8 to abrogate an approximate 0.57-acre portion of railroad spur and utility right-of-way lying north of Lots 9-13 (Block F) and south of Lot 8 (Block F) of the Ocala Industrial Park as recorded in Plat Book H, Page 46, of the public records of Marion County, Florida (Parcel 23656-000-01) (Case ABR24-45753) (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: Lorven Holdings LLC
* Agent: Robert D. Wilson, Esq.
The Ocala Industrial Park Plat included railroad right-of-way as part of the approved plat. The railroad right-of-way is now considered abandoned, as rail has never been constructed, and there are no plans for future rail extensions. The petitioner has submitted a request to abrogate a portion of the abandoned right-of-way located between SW 15th Avenue and SW 17th Avenue.
Century Link initially objected to the abrogation due to the presence of their infrastructure within the railroad right-of-way. Upon further discussion, they agreed to an easement being retained over the area. No other utilities or internal departments have objections to the proposed abrogation.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Staff presented the abrogation request to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the November 13, 2024, meeting. There was no further discussion or questions from the commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval to City Council.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Following concerns raised by CenturyLink, the petitioner has agreed to place an easement over the abrogated portion of the right-of-way. Abrogating this portion of the parcel will not adversely affect any utility provider.
Staff recommends approval with the following condition:
* The petitioner sh...
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