Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson
Presentation By: Emily Johnson
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Introduce Ordinance 2025-17 to rezone approximately 16.43 acres for property located approximately 40 feet north of the intersection of NE 28th Street and NE 23rd Avenue (Parcel 24278-000-01) from RO, Residential Office, R-1, Single-Family Residential, and R-2, Two-Family Residential, to PD, Planned Development (Case PD24-45765) (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: HTM Developers LLC
* Property Owner: Emerson Pointe Development LLC
* Agent: David Tillman, Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC
Key Points:
The petitioner is requesting PD, Planned Development zoning, to allow for the development of a single-family residential subdivision. The subject property is currently undeveloped and lies at the northernmost boundary of the City limits along NE 28th Street. The surrounding area is residential in nature, primarily developed with single-family residences, and the urban environment transitions into the more rural areas of Marion County.
This proposed PD represents the third phase of a unified development called Emerson Pointe. Phases I and II, located in Marion County, have received PUD approvals from Marion County for 251 units. Phase III, located within the City of Ocala, is seeking approval for an additional 72 units through this PD approval request. The petitioner intends to establish a unified, cohesive community through thoughtful design, interconnectivity, and consistent development standards. In 2022, the applicant attempted to annex the initial phases of development into the City of Ocala; however, annexation was not possible due to the creation of an enclave. A sliver of the initial development along NE 28th Street is currently within city limits.
As Marion County and the City of Ocala have differing deve...
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