Submitted By: Breah J. Miller
Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Introduce Ordinance 2025-14 to rezone approximately 15.46 acres for property located approximately 900-feet northwest of the intersection of SW College Road and SW 20th Court (Parcel 23553-003-00 and Parcel 23561-000-00) from R-1, Single-Family Residential, to R-3, Multi-Family Residential (Case ZON24-45672) (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: Housing Finance Authority of Marion County
* Property Owner: Central Florida Community Land Trust Inc
* Agent: Keith Fair, Housing Finance Authority of Marion County
Key Points:
The petitioner is requesting to rezone the subject properties from R-1, Single-Family Residential, to R-3, Multi-Family Residential.
Zoning/Land Use Details:
The subject property is currently zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential, the requested R-3, Multi-Family Residential, would expand the permitted residential types from single-family-to-single-family attached dwellings (also referred to as townhomes), two-family dwellings (duplexes), and multi-family dwellings, along with assisted living facilities, conference centers, and other residential operations.
Future development will be subject to site plan review in accordance with Article IV of Chapter 122 of the Code of Ordinances. Development of multi-family shall require architectural review to ensure consistency and compatibility with the surrounding area.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The requested R-3, Multi-Family Residential, is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the existing Neighborhood future land use category. The proposed R-3 zoning is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: The ordinance is pending review by the City Attorne...
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