Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
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Presentation By: Emily Johnson
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2025-18 to change the Future Land Use designation on approximately 12.81 acres for property located at 3001 NE 21st Street (Parcel 24264-001-04) and the parcel directly to the east (Parcel 24264-000-00) from Employment Center to Public (Case LUC25-0002) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Applicant/Property Owner: City of Ocala
Key Points:
This is a city staff-initiated request to change the future land use category in association with a concurrent application for rezoning (ZON25-0002). The subject properties are part of the City of Ocala Governmental Complex.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
The subject properties' current zoning is M-1, Light Industrial. Staff has initiated a concurrent application to rezone them from M-1, Light Industrial, to G-U, Governmental Use (ZON25-0002). The existing building on Parcel 24264-001-04 is currently utilized as administrative offices for Ocala Fiber Network. A Capital Improvement Project (ENGCIP24-0014) is under review for adding a truck shed and parking on Parcel 24264-000-00.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Staff presented the rezoning request to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the February 10, 2025, meeting. There was no further discussion or questions from the commission.
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 and intended use on the subject properties.
* City utilities service the subject properties, and adequate public facilities exist to...
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