Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
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Presentation By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Public Hearing 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:
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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
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 redevelopment of the existing Ocala West shopping center. It is important to note that the city recognizes the subject properties as one parcel of land under common ownership as it appears Marion County Property Appraiser Parcel 23560-002-12 was not created in conformance with city regulations.
The subject property is currently developed with a shopping center with two in-line retail buildings anchored by a Hobby Lobby and a drive-through restaurant (Twistee Treat). The existing development utilizes a shared parking lot and access driveways, including a 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.
It is noted that the existing building located on the subject property at the western property line is attached to the building on the adjoining property (PID 23560-002-09, owned by Blockers Furniture and Carpets Inc). To clarify, the adjacent property is included in this rezoning request. It is also noted that the attachment of these buildings at the property line and the proposed rezoning do not cause any nonconforming development standards such as setbacks.
The surrounding area is char...
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