Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
Presentation By: Emily Johnson
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Introduce Ordinance 2025-5 to rezone approximately 10.88 acres for property located at 2400 SW College Road (Parcel 23560-002-02 and 23560-002-12) from B-4, General Business, to SC, Shopping Center (Case ZON24-45818) (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: George N. Snelling, LLC
* Property Owner: George N. Snelling, LLC
* Agent: Davis L. Dinkins, P.E., Davis Dinking Engineering
Key Points:
The petitioner is requesting to change the zoning on two parcels of land from General Business (B-4) to Shopping Center (SC) to allow for outparcel development of the existing Ocala West Shopping Center.
The subject property is currently developed as a shopping center with two in-line retail buildings anchored by Hobby Lobby and an outparcel drive-through restaurant (Twistee Treat). Existing development utilizes shared parking and access driveways, including signalized access at the intersection of SW College Road and SW 17th Road. Existing easements and parking agreements will not be affected by the rezoning.
The subject property's existing building shares a common wall along the western property line (Parcel # 23560-002-09, owned by Blockers Furniture and Carpets Inc.). The adjacent property is not included in this rezoning request. The attachment of these buildings and the proposed rezoning do not cause any nonconforming development standards.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
All existing uses on the subject property are permitted in the requested SC zoning district. The surrounding area is characterized by businesses and retail uses. SW College Road is a major arterial roadway and a primary thoroughfare.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
Upon question by the commission, the applicant confirmed that the shopping center contains Ho...
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