110 SE Watula Avenue  
Ocala, FL 34471  
Ocala  
Planning & Zoning Commission  
Minutes  
www.ocalafl.gov  
5:30 PM  
Wednesday, November 13, 2024  
1.  
Call to Order  
Present  
Jamie Boudreau, Tucker Branson, Daniel London, Chairperson Kevin  
Lopez, and Buck Martin  
Justin MacDonald, and Allison Campbell  
Excused  
a.  
b.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum  
Jamie Boudreau, Tucker Branson, Daniel London, Chairperson  
Kevin Lopez, and Buck Martin  
Present  
Justin MacDonald, and Allison Campbell  
Excused  
c.  
Agenda Notes:  
Cases heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission will be presented to City Council  
in accordance with the schedule provided after each case in the agenda. Please note that  
the City Council meetings will begin at 4:00 p.m.  
2.  
3.  
Proof of Publication  
It was acknowledged that a Public Meeting Notice was posted at City Hall (110 SE Watula  
Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471) and published in the Ocala Gazette on October 25, 2024.  
a.  
Proof Ad 11132024 P&Z  
Attachments:  
Approval of Minutes  
There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED  
MOVER:  
Daniel London  
SECONDER: Buck Martin  
AYE:  
Boudreau, Branson, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
EXCUSED:  
MacDonald, and Campbell  
a.  
October 21, 2024 Meeting Minues.pdf  
Attachments:  
4.  
Subdivision  
Approve SUB24-45769 Ocala West Shopping Center Phase 2 Final Plat subject to  
completion of legal review and addressing staff comments  
a.  
Final Plat Memo.pdf  
Final Plat.pdf  
Attachments:  
Boundary Survey.pdf  
Development Coordinator Karen Cupp displayed maps and various photos of the  
property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact  
for SUB24-45769.  
Motion to approve SUB24-45769, Ocala West Shopping Center Phase 2 Final Plat  
subject to completion of legal review and addressing staff comments.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Daniel London  
SECONDER: Buck Martin  
AYE:  
Boudreau, Branson, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
MacDonald, and Campbell  
EXCUSED:  
5.  
Annexation / Land Use / Zoning  
Public Hearing to annex approximately 1.29 acres for property located at 4001 NW  
Blitchton Road (Parcel 21537-002-00) (Case ANX24-45820) (Quasi-Judicial).  
a.  
ANX24-45820 CLD staff report  
ANX24-45820 Case Map  
Attachments:  
ANX24-45820 Aerial Map  
Planner II Kristina Wright displayed maps and various photos of the property and  
adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the finding of fact for  
ANX24-45820.  
Tracy Raines, 101 NE 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL, said he was available to answer  
questions.  
Motion to approve ANX24-45820 to annex approximately 1.29 acres for property  
located at 4001 NW Blitchton Road (Parcel 21537-002-00).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Buck Martin  
SECONDER: Kevin Lopez  
AYE:  
Boudreau, Branson, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
MacDonald, and Campbell  
EXCUSED:  
Public Hearing to change future land use designation of approximately 1.29 acres for  
property located at 4001 NW Blitchton Road (Parcel 21537-002-00) from Commercial  
(County) to Medium Intensity/Special District (City) (Case LUC24-45821)  
(Quasi-Judicial).  
b.  
LUC24-45821 CLD  
Attachments:  
LUC24-45821 Case Map  
LUC24-45821 Aerial Map  
Ms. Wright displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties  
while providing staff comments and the finding of fact for LUC24-45821.  
Motion to approve LUC24-45821 to change future land use designation of approximately  
1.29 acres for property located at 4001 NW Blitchton Road (Parcel 21537-002-00).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Buck Martin  
SECONDER: Kevin Lopez  
AYE:  
Boudreau, Branson, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
MacDonald, and Campbell  
EXCUSED:  
Public Hearing to rezone approximately 1.29 acres for property located at 4001 NW  
Blitchton Road (Parcel 21537-002-00) from B-2, Community Business (County), to B-2,  
Community Business (City) (Case ZON24-45822) (Quasi-Judicial).  
c.  
ZON24-45822 CLD staff report  
LUC24-45821 Case Map  
LUC24-45821 Aerial Map  
Site Sketch CLD  
Attachments:  
Ms. Wright displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties  
while providing staff comments and the finding of fact for ZON24-45822.  
Motion to approve ZON24-45822 to rezone of approximately 1.29 acres for property  
located at 4001 NW Blitchton Road (Parcel 21537-002-00).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Buck Martin  
SECONDER: Jamie Boudreau  
AYE:  
Boudreau, Branson, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
MacDonald, and Campbell  
EXCUSED:  
Public Hearing to rezone approximately 15.00 acres of property generally located in the  
2000-3000 block of NW 35th Avenue road, approximately 660-feet northwest of the  
intersection of NW 35th Avenue Road and NW 21st Street, (Parcel 21466-000-00) from  
R-1, Single-Family Residential, to B-2, Community Business (Case ZON24-45826)  
(Quasi-Judicial).  
d.  
ZON24-45826 Staff Report  
Attachments:  
ZON24-45826 Clausson P. Lexow Case Map  
ZON24-45826 Clausson P. Lexow Aerial Map  
Ordinance #5935 - Future Land Use Policy  
Adopted LUBO Transmittal Packet Ocala 12-1ESR - LUC11-0006  
Senior Planner Emily Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and  
adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the finding of fact for  
ZON24-45826.  
Motion to approve ZON24-45826 to rezone approximately 15.00 acres of property  
generally located in the 2000-3000 block of NW 35th Avenue Road, approximately 660  
feet northwest of the intersection of NW 35th Avenue Road and NW 21st Street, (Parcel  
21466-000-00) from R-1, Single-family Residential, to B-2, Community Business.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Daniel London  
SECONDER: Jamie Boudreau  
AYE:  
Boudreau, Branson, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
MacDonald, and Campbell  
EXCUSED:  
6.  
Abrogation  
Public Hearing to abrogate an approximate 0.57 acre portion of railroad spur and utility  
right-of-way lying north of Lots 9-13 (Block F) and south of Lot 8 (Block F) of the Ocala  
Industrial Park as recorded in Plat Book H, Page 46, of the public records of Marion  
County, FL (Parcel 23656-000-01) (Case ABR24-45753) (Quasi-Judicial).  
a.  
ABR24-45753 staff report  
ABR24-45753 Case Map Lorven Holdings LLC  
ABR24-45753 Aerial Map Lorven Holdings LLC  
Ocala Industrial Park Plat  
24-046 (R)  
Attachments:  
Letter to City  
2nd Letter to Ocala  
Ms. Wright displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties  
while providing staff comments and the finding of fact for ABR24-45753.  
Mr. Lopez asked about not being able to place a fence blocking the utility easement. Ms.  
Wright replied they would have to preserve the access to the utility easement.  
Bob Wilson, 954 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL, said he agrees with the staff  
recommendation.  
Motion to approve ABR24-45753 to abrogate approximately 0.57 acre portion of railroad  
spur and utility right-of-way lying north of Lots 9-13 (Block F) and south of Lot 8 (Block  
F) of the Ocala Industrial Park as recorded in Plat Book H, Page 46, of the public records  
of Marion County, FL (Parcel 23656-000-01).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Buck Martin  
SECONDER: Tucker Branson  
AYE:  
Boudreau, Branson, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
MacDonald, and Campbell  
EXCUSED:  
7.  
Public Hearing  
Public Hearing for reduction in parking requirements in excess of ten percent for  
approximately 10.88 acres located at 2400 and 2394 SW College Road (Parcel  
a.  
23560-002-02 & 23560-002-12) (Case PH24-45854) (Quasi-Judicial).  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
PH24-45854 Case Map  
PH24-45854 Aerial Map  
PH24-45854 Parking Study  
PH24-45854 Parking Agreement  
Planner II Breah Miller displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent  
properties while providing staff comments and the finding of fact for PH24-45854.  
Davis Dinkins, 125 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 2, Ocala, FL, said Twistee Treat is part of the  
plat that did not have any frontage, but he is available to answer questions about the  
parking study for the shopping center.  
Motion to approve PH24-45854 for reduction in parking requirements in excess of ten  
percent for approximately 10.88 acres located at 2400 and 2394 SW College Road  
(Parcel 23560-002-02 & 23560-002-12).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kevin Lopez  
SECONDER: Jamie Boudreau  
AYE:  
Boudreau, Branson, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
MacDonald, and Campbell  
EXCUSED:  
Public Hearing to allow required off-street parking facilities approximately 1.05 acres  
provided on land within 300 feet of the plot located at 1734 and 1748 W Silver Springs  
Blvd (Parcel 22714-000-00 and 22715-000-00) (Case PH24-0002) (Quasi-Judicial).  
b.  
PH24-0002 Legacy View Church  
PH24-0002 Case Map  
Attachments:  
PH24-0002 Aerial Map  
LEGACY-VIEW-CHURCH-SUP  
Ms. Wright displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties  
while providing staff comments and the finding of fact for PH24-0002.  
Mr. Lopez asked if public notices were sent out to the surrounding properties. Ms.  
Wright replied yes.  
Pastor Danny Nunn, 1604 NE 47th Court, Ocala, FL. said he was excited about the  
church and hoping the request is approved.  
Motion to approve PH24-0002 to allow required off street parking facilities of  
approximately 1.05 acres provided on land within 300 feet of the plot for property  
located at 1734 and 1748 West Silver Springs Boulevard (Parcel 22714-000-00 and  
22715-000-00).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Daniel London  
SECONDER: Buck Martin  
AYE:  
EXCUSED:  
Public Comment  
None.  
Boudreau, Branson, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
MacDonald, and Campbell  
8.  
9.  
Staff Comment  
None.  
10.  
Board Comment  
Tucker Branson was welcomed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Mr. London asked about the upcoming Board training. Ms. Madraveren replied the training  
would be held at the December meeting.  
11.  
12.  
Next meeting: December 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm  
Adjournment  
The meeting adjourned at 6:03 pm.