Submitted By: Breah Miller
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Presentation By: Breah Miller
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Public Hearing to rezone from M-1, Light Industrial, O-1, Office, MH, Mobile Home Park, and RO, Residential Office, to INST, Institutional, for properties located at 2211 Northeast 14th Street and 1409 Northeast 22nd Avenue (Parcel 26394-000-00 and 26392-000-00), approximately 5.57 acres (Case ZON24-0007) (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/Property Owner: Florida Center for the Blind, Inc.
Key Points:
The petitioner is requesting a zoning change from M-1, Light Industrial, O-1, Office, MH, Mobile Home Park, and RO, Residential Office, to INST, Institutional.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
The Florida Center for the Blind has owned and operated business on Parcel Identification Number 26392-000-00 since 2013, with a current zoning of M-1. In 2022, the applicant acquired Parcel 26394-000-00, a 4.82-acre property previously developed with a single-family residence with existing RO, O-1, M-1, and MH zoning. Subject to this rezoning request, a site plan has been submitted for the expansion of the Florida Center for the Blind. .
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The proposed rezoning is consistent with the existing Low Intensity Future Land Use designation, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 122-244.
* The requested INST zoning is compatible with the existing development of the surrounding area.
* The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and the City's Code of Ordinances.
* No Level of Service issues have been identified for public facilities as a result of the zoning amendment.
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
* Table
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