Submitted By: Breah J Miller
Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
FORMAL TITLE:
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Ordinance 2026-31 to rezone approximately 3.23 acres for a property located at 1501 NW 14th Street (Parcel 25571-000-00) from G-U, Governmental Use, to B-1, Neighborhood Business (Case ZON26-0006) (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 and Property Owner: Generations Broadcasting Corp.
Key Points:
The applicant is requesting a rezoning of parcel 25571-000-00 from G-U (Governmental Use) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business).
The current G-U zoning for privately owned property is not appropriate. As a result of recent development inquiries from the property owner, the zoning issue was brought to light. Therefore, the proposed rezoning from G-U to B-1 will provide the property with an appropriate zoning district that recognizes its privately owned use. Further, the proposed B-1 zoning will provide consistency with the City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances.
Zoning and Land Use Factors for Consideration:
* The subject property is located at the northeast corner of NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and NW 14th Street. It is currently developed with a radio broadcast antenna and ancillary equipment room.
* The property was annexed into the City of Ocala in 1964 and has historically operated as a communications site since the utility building and antenna were constructed in 1975. The radio tower was reconstructed in 2003.
* Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue was expanded to accommodate four lanes; before the expansion, an appraisal was done of the subject property. In the appraisal, it was noted that the property would need to be rezoned because G-U is not permitted on privately owned property.
Planning & Zoning Commission
Following discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning request by a v...
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