Submitted By: Breah Miller
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2025-21 to rezone approximately 12.42 acres for property located in the 1800 block of SW 15th Avenue (Parcel 23656-017-00 and 23656-017-16) from M-1, Light Industrial (City) to G-U, Governmental Use (City) (Case ZON25-0001) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
* Applicant/Property Owner: City of Ocala
Key Points:
This is a staff-initiated request to rezone the subject properties with a concurrent application to change the future land use classification (LUC25-0001).
Zoning and Land Use Details:
This request is to provide consistent zoning for city-owned and utilized properties within the city limits. The subject properties have been a storm debris collection yard for the Public Works Departments since 2006.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Staff presented the rezoning request to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the February 10, 2024, meeting. During the hearing, staff confirmed the longstanding use of the properties for storm debris management. There was no public comment.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted five to zero to recommend approval to the City Council.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The proposed rezoning to GU, Governmental Use is consistent with the requested Public Future Land Use category, pursuant to Section 122-244 of the Code of Ordinances.
* The G-U, Governmental Use, zoning district is appropriate for the existing use of the subject properties.
* City utilities service the subject property, and adequate public facilities exist to service any future development.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: The ordinance is pending review by the City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
* Approve with changes.
* Deny
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