Submitted By: Kristina L. Wright
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2025-11 to annex approximately 1.29 acres for property located at 4001 NW Blitchton Road (Parcel 21537-002-00) (Case ANX24-45820) (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: C.L.D. Properties, LTD
* Agent: Tracy Rains, Dinkins Realty, LLC
Key Points:
The subject property, identified by Parcel Identification Number 21537-002-00, contains approximately 1.29 acres and is located at 4001 NW Blitchton Road. The property was once developed as a saloon in Marion County until it was destroyed by a fire and demolished in 1995. Since then, this property appears to have been utilized as overflow tractor-trailer truck parking for adjacent commercial uses.
The current request includes concurrent applications to change the property's land use classification from Commercial (County) to Medium Intensity/Special District (City) and to rezone it from B-2 (Community Business, County) to B-2 (Community Business, City). The subject property is adjacent to the City limits and to properties already served by City utilities. It is noted that the proposed annexation will reduce an existing enclave.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Staff presented the annexation request to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the November 13, 2024, meeting. There was no further discussion or questions from the commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted five to zero to recommend approval to City Council.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The subject property is adjacent to the current city limit boundary and has city utilities available to serve the site. The requested annexation reduces an existing enclave.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: The ordinance is pending re...
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