Submitted By: Emily Johnson
Presentation By: Jeff Shrum
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Ordinance 2026-12 to amend the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by deleting Policy 18.13 and Policy 18.24 relating to development conditions that apply to 75.93 acres of two parcels of land that total approximately 251.09 acres (Parcels 2380-000-001 and 23812-001-00) located in the 3000 and 4000 to 4300 blocks of SW 43rd Court (Case FLUP25-0001)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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UPDATE SINCE TRANSMITTAL HEARING:
The proposed amendment was transmitted to state agencies for an expedited state review in accordance with F.S. 163.3184(3) on November 3, 2025. Except for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), no state agencies provided comments. While not an objection, FDOT provided the following comments based on the determination that the amendment has the potential to adversely impact transportation resources or facilities of state importance, including SR 200, SR 40, and I-75:
1. Require a traffic analysis consistent with City guidelines.
2. Require developer mitigation for identified deficiencies from the traffic analysis that may include proportionate fair share contributions.
3. Coordinate with FDOT for the review of the traffic analysis.
The traffic study has been submitted and reviewed consistent with City guidelines and was approved on March 19, 2026. While the study did not identify any project-related deficiencies in state facilities, the traffic study will be transmitted to FDOT for coordination.
BACKGROUND:
* Applicant/Property Owner: KAS Ocala LLC
* Agent: Fred Roberts, Klein & Klein PLLC
Key Points:
The applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by deleting Policies 18.13 and 18.24, which pertain to development conditions on a portion (75.93 acres) of the subject properties, whic...
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