Submitted By: Emily W. Johnson, AICP
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Presentation By: Emily Johnson
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2024-2 to rezone from B-1A, Limited Neighborhood Business, to B-4, General Business District, for property located at 424 SW 11th Street (Parcel No. 28575-002-01), approximately 0.54 acres (Case ZON23-45299) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Ocala Gazette - October 6, 2023
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner: Juan Manuel Vasquez
* Property Owner: Hanimi Challa
* The subject property is undeveloped and is located within the West Ocala CRA. The subject property is directly adjacent to B-4 zoned properties, which are currently developed with a motel and restaurant; the B-1A zoned parcel to the south is under the same ownership as the restaurant and developed as a parking lot.
* It is the Petitioner's intent to develop the subject property with multi-family residences. The Petitioner has submitted a separate application on the subject property for a Special Exception to allow for a multi-family use (up to 14 dwellings at a density of 26 dwelling units per acre); which was conditionally approved by the Board of Adjustment on September 18.
* The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval at the September 11 meeting.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The B-4, General Business zoning district is consistent with the High Intensity/Central Core future land use classification. The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area. Staff recommends approval of the request.
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
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ORDINANCE 2024-2
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, CHANGING FROM B-1A, LIMITED NEIG...
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