Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
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Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2024-59 to rezone approximately 5.86 acres, located at 4040 W Silver Springs Boulevard (Parcel 22866-000-02) along with the parcel located directly to the south (Parcel # 22866-000-03) from B-2, Community Business (County), to B-2, Community Business (City) (Case ZON24-45692) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Ocala Gazette - September 6, 2024 - Notice ID D0SQNz8A8haGCs9Z4UKZ
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner: B I Realty, LLC & Racetrac, Inc.
* Property Owner: B I Realty, LLC
* Agent: Robert W. Batsel, Jr. Esq., Gooding & Batsel, PLLC
The petitioner is requesting to change the zoning from B-2, Community Business (Marion County) to B-2, Community Business (City), in association with a concurrent annexation (ANX24-45690) and Future Land Use amendment (LUC24-45691). The annexation of the subject properties reduces an existing enclave area in this part of the city. Pursuant to Section 122-246 of the Code of Ordinances, all annexed territory shall be subject to the land use change process and comply with the City's comprehensive plan.
The subject properties consist of a vacant parcel, previously developed with a motel and the parcel directly to the south. The subject property area is in unincorporated Marion County with an underlying Commercial Future Land Use classification (County).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0 on August 12, 2024. During the meeting, the board inquired about the number of gas pumps and the location of the traffic light. The petitioner provided a conceptual plan and explained that the signalized intersection would align with NW 40th Avenue at State Road 40. The project will consist of five high-powered diesel pumps with one-way access and approximately 16 ...
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