Submitted By: Divya Govindaraju
Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Introduce Ordinance 2024-20 annexing property located in the 6000 block of SW 38th Street (Parcel 23820-011-00, 23820-012-00, 23820-012-01, 23820-012-02, 23820-012-03); approximately 19.4 acres. (Case ANX23-45495) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner: M A F Ocala, Inc
* Agent: N/A
* Property Owner: M A F Ocala, Inc
* The subject properties are in unincorporated Marion County and the petitioner is requesting to annex the properties into the city to obtain city services.
* The developer is proposing the development of an RV and Boat Storage facility; however, a site plan for the proposed development has not been submitted at this time.
* The current use of the subject properties, for storage of vehicles and shipping containers on grass, is not primary use in the requested M-2, Medium Industrial. The applicant has indicated that the existing non-conforming uses on the subject properties shall not continue.
* The subject properties are contiguous to the city limits and the annexation into the city limits does not create an enclave.
* Adequate public facilities are available for the subject properties.
* The petitioner has submitted concurrent applications for a land use change to Low Intensity (Case: LUC23-45497) and rezoning to M-2, Medium Industrial (Case: ZON23-45498).
* The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 4-0 vote at their February 12, 2024, meeting.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The subject properties are contiguous to the city limits and the annexation into the city limits does not create an enclave. The applicant has indicated that the existing non-conforming uses on the subject properties shall not continue. Adequate public facilities are available for the subject properties. Adequate pub...
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