110 SE Watula Avenue  
Ocala, FL 34471  
Ocala  
Planning & Zoning Commission  
Minutes  
www.ocalafl.gov  
5:30 PM  
Monday, September 9, 2024  
1.  
Call to Order  
a.  
b.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum  
Jamie Boudreau, Daniel London, Chairperson Kevin Lopez,  
Buck Martin, and Allison Campbell  
Present  
Jeanne Herzig-Arena  
Absent  
Excused  
Justin MacDonald  
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 Star Banner on August 23, 2024.  
a.  
9.9.24 Proof  
Attachments:  
Approval of Minutes  
a.  
August 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes.pdf  
APPROVED  
Attachments:  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Daniel London  
SECONDER: Buck Martin  
AYE:  
ABSENT:  
Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
Herzig-Arena  
MacDonald  
EXCUSED:  
Subdivision  
4.  
Approve SUB24-45629 Maricamp Marketplace Conceptual Subdivision  
a.  
Memo.pdf  
Attachments:  
Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf  
Survey and Tree Location.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 SUB24-45629.  
John Herbert, American Civil Engineering, 2077 N. Moss Rd. #211, Winter Springs, FL  
said he was available to answer questions.  
There was no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
Motion to approve SUB24-45629, Maricamp Marketplace Conceptual Subdivision.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kevin Lopez  
SECONDER: Daniel London  
AYE:  
Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
ABSENT:  
EXCUSED:  
Herzig-Arena  
MacDonald  
Approve SUB24-45665 Winding Oaks Commercial Phase 1 Revision Conceptual  
Subdivision  
b.  
Memo.pdf  
Attachments:  
Conceptual Plan.pdf  
Survey.pdf  
Ms. Cupp displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties  
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for SUB24-45665.  
Stewart Hill, Kimley Horn and Associates, 1700 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL, said he  
agreed with staff's recommendations and he was available to answer questions.  
There was no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
Motion to approve SUB24-45665, Winding Oaks Commercial Phase I Revision  
Conceptual Subdivision.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Daniel London  
SECONDER: Buck Martin  
AYE:  
Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
ABSENT:  
EXCUSED:  
Herzig-Arena  
MacDonald  
5.  
Annexation / Land Use / Rezoning  
a. Marion County Well Site / ANX24-45776  
ANX24-45776 Memo & Ordinance  
ANX24-45776 Staff Report  
Attachments:  
ANX24-45776 Case Map  
ANX24-45776 Aerial Map Marion County Well Site  
County Authorization  
Senior Planner Emily Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and  
adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for  
ANX24-45776.  
Mr. Lopez asked if the annexation request was to avoid the enclave. Ms. Johnson replied  
yes, it will avoid issues later.  
Motion approve ANX24-45776. for annexation of an existing well site owned and  
operated by Marion County on parcel # 21509-001-00.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Daniel London  
SECONDER: Kevin Lopez  
AYE:  
Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
ABSENT:  
EXCUSED:  
Herzig-Arena  
MacDonald  
b.  
Marion County Well Site / LUC24-45777  
LUC24-45777 Memo & Ordinance  
Attachments:  
LUC24-45777 Staff Report  
LUC24-45777 Case Map  
LUC24-45777 Aerial Map  
County Authorization  
Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties  
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for LUC24-45777.  
Motion to approve LUC24-45777, a request to change the Future Land Use designation  
from Commercial (County) to Public (City), for property located at 2951 NW 47th  
Avenue, Parcel #21509-001-00, approximately 0.05 acres.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kevin Lopez  
SECONDER: Daniel London  
AYE:  
Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
ABSENT:  
EXCUSED:  
Herzig-Arena  
MacDonald  
c.  
Marion County Well Site / ZON24-45778  
ZON24-45778 Memo & Ordinance  
ZON24-45778 Staff Report  
ZON24-45778 Case Map  
ZON24-45778 Aerial Map  
County Authorization  
Attachments:  
Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties  
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for ZON24-45778.  
Motion to approve ZON24-45778, a request to rezone PUD, Planned Unit Development  
(County) to G-U, Government Use (City), for property located at 2951 NW 47th Avenue,  
Parcel # 21509-001-00, approximately 0.05 acres.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Daniel London  
SECONDER: Kevin Lopez  
AYE:  
Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
ABSENT:  
EXCUSED:  
Herzig-Arena  
MacDonald  
d.  
The Board of Trustees of the FL Annual Conference of The United Methodist  
Church / ZON24-45752  
ZON24-45752 Memo & Ordinance  
ZON24-45752 Staff Report  
ZON24-45752 Case Map  
Attachments:  
ZON24-45752 Aerial Map  
Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties  
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for ZON24-45752  
Ms. Boudreau asked how the zoning change affect the surrounding community. Ms.  
Johnson replied there is no location or distance criteria for this type of use.  
Mark Imes, 3109 SE 24th Terrace, Ocala, FL, said the goal is to have a Women's  
Transitional facility similar to the Open Arms Village facility for men. The men's facility  
requires an application to be filled out. The applicants must remain sober, a background  
check is completed and the average stay is about four months. The men take care of the  
campus and must have a job. Mental health and substance abuse counseling with case  
management is completed.  
Jennifer Walker, 1141 SW 37th Place Road, Ocala, FL, said she was supportive of the  
organization, but not the location because of the schools within two miles. A practical  
solution would be a change of location to an area that would not create a significant  
potential risk to children.  
Saint John Lutheran School Principal James Knoapfel, 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue,  
Ocala, FL, said he is concerned about the location of the facility and the potential impact  
on the school community.  
Kent Guinn, 320 NW 3rd Avenue, Ocala, FL, said he helped establish the Open Arms  
Village Organization years ago and they are not criminals. There have been zero calls to  
the police. He supports the rezoning request for the women's transitional facility.  
Sharon Ray, 720 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, FL, said she has a child that attends a school  
nearby. She is concerned about the safety of the children. She understands that the people  
living there will have a background check, but was concerned that their associates would  
be allowed in the facility.  
Connor Tuck, 402 S. Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL, said he opposes the zoning change  
because of the multiple schools in the heart of the area and he is worried about the future.  
Leslie Roberson, 815 SE 21st Place, Ocala, FL, said it sounds like a great idea, but it can  
open a can of worms, she does not want the facility around children.  
Pastor Jill Beck from Compassion United Methodist Church, 1712 SW Lake Weir  
Avenue, Ocala, FL. said they work with the Marion County School Board to connect  
families to resources. The case manager is good about seeing who is a good fit for the  
program. Ms. Beck asked the Board to approve the women's facility.  
Desi Leibfried, 3419 SE 3rd Street, Ocala, FL, said she has a child that goes to a nearby  
school, and the area is not ideal for the facility.  
Kevin Fererro, 3000 SE 38th Street, Ocala, FL, said his concern is that sometimes the  
residents may have a bad day or a mistake happens, which opens up an opportunity for  
something bad to happen that could potentially impact the children.  
Jean Imes, 3109 SE 24th Terrace, Ocala, FL, said she has been a volunteer for Open  
Arms Village for ten years. She said these men are not dangerous, they are people who  
are just rebuilding their lives. The proposed facility will have women that will be  
rebuilding their lives and moving forward to be reunited with their children.  
Craig Richardson, 2164 SE 7th Terrace, Ocala, FL, said everyone wants to help people  
and he sees organizations change all the time. He said rezoning is a permanent thing and  
this is not a good location for the facility.  
Jacob Rose, 4025 SE 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, said it was a great idea, but he does not think  
the location is appropriate because of the schools and the residential neighborhoods.  
Mr. Imes responded that he wants everyone to be in a safe environment and understands  
the concerns. Screenings and background checks are critical and they have been doing it  
for 10 years.  
Mr. Lopez asked for the current land use for Open Arms Village. Ms. Johnson responded  
B-4 General Business and R-3 Multi-family Residential with a low intensity future land  
use.  
Ms. Campbell said the location has been established church since 1964 and the United  
Methodist Church is still interested in using it for ministry and they could be using that  
corner for something else. She said she was familiar with the work in Open Arms Village  
and they have schools in the surrounding area and there has never been an issue.  
Mr. London asked if they were going to need residential zoning. Ms. Johnson replied it  
was not considered a residential use classification and falls under health care use.  
Planning Director, Aubrey Hale said the transitional recovery facility is not a permitted  
use by right in a residential district, but it might be possible to obtain a special exception  
with an R-3 rezoning, but an additional hearing would be required.  
Motion to approve ZON24-45752, to rezone from INST, Institutional, to B-2A, Limited  
Community Business, for property located at 1712 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Parcel  
#2920-010-008, approximately 4.63 acres.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kevin Lopez  
SECONDER: Buck Martin  
AYE:  
Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
ABSENT:  
EXCUSED:  
Herzig-Arena  
MacDonald  
e.  
Felicia Brooks / ZON24-45799  
ZON24- 45799 Memo and Ordinance draft  
Attachments:  
ZON24-45799 Staff Report  
ZON24-45799 Case Map  
ZON24-45799 Aerial Map  
Chief Planning Official Endira Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the  
property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact  
for ZON24-45799.  
Mr. Lopez said he is not seeing the map in the packet. Ms. Madraveren replied that the  
one on the screen is the correct map.  
Motion to approve ZON24-45799, a request to rezone from M-1, Light Industrial, to M-2  
Medium Industrial, for a portion of the property located in the 2600 Block of NE 36th  
Avenue, Parcel # 24241-010-00, approximately 8.85 acres.  
Andy Kesselring, 1920 SE 8th Street, Ocala, FL, said he wanted clarification on the City  
Council dates. Ms. Madraveren responded that the first hearing is on October 1st and the  
second hearing is on October 15th.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kevin Lopez  
SECONDER: Daniel London  
AYE:  
ABSENT:  
Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin  
Herzig-Arena  
MacDonald  
EXCUSED:  
Public Comment  
None.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Staff Comment  
None.  
Board Comment  
Mr. Lopez said he appreciated Ms. Campbell's input. Ms. Campbell replied she was familiar  
with Open Arms Village since they opened, but understands the concerns for the children from a  
school board perspective.  
8.  
9.  
Next meeting: October 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm  
Adjournment  
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.