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 2024-22 to rezone from B-5, Heavy Business (County), to M-2, Medium Industrial (City), for 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 ZON23-45498) (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 petitioner is requesting to rezone the subject properties to the M-2, Medium Industrial, zoning district for the proposed recreation vehicle and boat storage facility. A site plan has not been submitted at this time.
* The subject properties are in unincorporated Marion County and the petitioner has submitted concurrent applications for annexation (ANX23-45495) and a land use change to Low Intensity (Case: LUC23-5497).
* The subject properties are surrounded by industrial uses and are in an area characterized by business and industrial uses. The subject property meets minimum frontage (100-feet) and minimum area (20,000 square feet) requirements for the requested M-2, Medium Industrial, zoning district.
* Located to the south of the Ocala International Airport, the property requires an avigation easement.
* The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 4-0 vote at their February 12, 2024, meeting.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The M-2, Medium Industrial, zoning district is consistent with the Low-Intensity future land use classification. Adequate public facilities exist to service the proposed development. The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: The ordinance is pending review by the City At...
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