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 2024-57 to annex approximately 5.86 acres for property located at 4040 W Silver Springs Boulevard (Parcel 22866-000-02), along with the parcel located directly to the south (Parcel 22866-000-03) (Case ANX24-45690) (Quasi-Judicial) - Previously postponed from the September 17, 2024, and November 05, 2024, City Council meetings
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Ocala Gazette - September 6 and 13, 2024 - Notice ID vBjAuAmzI9DlqPktoGUD
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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 the annexation of two currently vacant parcels of land into the city. The northern parcel was previously developed with a motel, and the applicant has indicated the intent to redevelop the site with a self-service gasoline station/convenience store.
The subject properties are contiguous to city limits to the east and are currently part of an existing enclave. The annexation of the properties will reduce the acreage of this enclave. Additionally, staff analysis indicates that adequate public facilities exist to serve the properties.
The subject properties are adjacent to a proposed city road realignment. This road realignment is currently in the design phase and includes realignment and intersection improvements for SW 38th Avenue, SW Third Street, and SW 40th Avenue. To facilitate the project, Marion County is transferring ownership and maintenance of the abutting roadways to the city.
The petitioner has also submitted concurrent applications for a land use change to Low Intensity (Case: LUC24-45691) and rezoning to B-2, Community Business (Case: ZON24-45692).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommen...
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