Board of Adjustment
Regular MeetingOcala, FL · December 19, 2022
Minutes
110 SE Watula Avenue
Ocala Ocala, FL 34471
Board of Adjustment www.ocalafl.org
Minutes
Monday, December 19, 2022 5:30 PM
1. Call To Order
a. Pledge
b. Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum
Present: William R. Futch
Vice Chair James Hartley
Rusty Juergens
Dustin Magamoll
Absent: Chairperson Joyce Johnson
Excused: George Carrasco Jr.
2. Proof of Publication
A Public Meeting Notice was posted with the City Clerk's Office on November 23, 2022.
a. Star Banner Ad
Attachments: FO-33347034
3. Approval of Minutes
Present: Chairperson Joyce Johnson
George Carrasco Jr.
William R. Futch
Vice Chair James Hartley
Rusty Juergens
Dustin Magamoll
a. Minutes from Meeting of November 21, 2022
Attachments: BOA draft minutes - 11.21.22
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William R. Futch
SECONDER: Rusty Juergens
AYE: Futch, Vice Chair Hartley, Juergens and Magamoll
ABSENT: Chairperson Johnson
EXCUSED: Carrasco
4. Special Exception
a. Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Ocala, FL, Inc./ SE22-45033;
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Board of Adjustment Minutes December 19, 2022
Attachments: SE22-45033 Staff Report
Case Map
Aerial Map
Preliminary Site Plan
Property Survey
Ms. Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent
properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William R. Futch
SECONDER: Rusty Juergens
AYE: Futch, Vice Chair Hartley, Juergens and Magamoll
ABSENT: Chairperson Johnson
EXCUSED: Carrasco
5. Comments
Ms. Tania Hanks, 6968 SW 52nd Court, Ocala, FL, stated Mr. David King is the project
architect, and the hired contractor is Bentley Pinder Construction. She requested the Board
approve the special exception.
Mr. William R. Futch noted a discrepancy in the Star Banner.
Ms. Angela Killins, PO Box 854, Ocala, FL 34478, stated she is representing the deceased
adjacent property owner named Ms. Lois Smith. She expressed concern regarding the increased
noise and traffic impacts. Furthermore, she added the property is located on 4th Place.
Mr. James Hartley asked if the church service causes traffic impacts in the neighborhood. Ms.
Angela Killins responded no.
Ms. Tania Hanks stated the property is surrounded by a heavily wooded area. The church
operations do not cause traffic impacts; and the property has onsite parking. The applicant is in
negotiations to purchase an adjacent City owned lot to increase parking. The goal is to equip the
church to better serve the community.
6. Next Meeting: January 16, 2023 is a holiday; propose January 23, 2023 as alternate.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:52 pm.
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Agenda
Ocala Board of Adjustment Agenda
Monday, December 19, 2022
Meeting Information WELCOME!
Location
We are very glad you have joined us for today’s meeting. The
Ocala City Hall Zoning Board of Adjustment (BOA) is a quasi-judicial board
110 SE Watula Avenue that meets once a month to hear and decide only such special
Second Floor - Council Chambers exceptions, variance, and appeals of the building official, as the
Ocala, Florida BOA is specifically authorized to pass upon by the terms of the
https://www.ocalafl.org/meetings
code and shall decide such questions as are involved in
determining whether special exceptions should be granted. It
Time shall grant approvals with such conditions and safeguards as are
5:30 PM appropriate under the code and shall denial when not in
harmony with the purpose, intent and requirements of the code.
Board Members:
Joyce Johnson, Chairperson GENERAL RULES OF ORDER
George Carrasco The BOA is pleased to hear all non-repetitive comments. If you
R. William Futch wish to appear before the BOA, please fill out an Appearance
James Hartley, Vice-Chairperson Request/Lobbyist Registration Form and give it to the BOA
Rusty Juergens
Dustin Magamoll Recording Secretary. When the Chairman recognizes you, state
your name and address and speak directly into the microphone.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any
of these proceedings should contact the BOA Recording
Staff:
Secretary at (352) 629-8404 at least 48 hours in advance of the
Patricia Hitchcock, AICP
Planning Director meeting.
Aubrey Hale APPEALS
Chief Planning Official Appeals from decisions of the BOA shall be to the Marion
County Circuit Court. Any person or any board, taxpayer,
department or bureau of the City aggrieved by any decision of
the BOA may seek review by a court of record of such
decisions in the manner provided by law. Please be advised that
if any person wishes to appeal any decision made by the BOA
with respect to any material considered at the above meeting,
they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such
purpose, they may need to ensure a verbatim record of the
proceeding is made.
Board of Adjustment Agenda December 19, 2022
1. Call To Order
a. Pledge
b. Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum
2. Proof of Publication
a. Star Banner Ad
Attachments: FO-33347034
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes from Meeting of November 21, 2022
Attachments: BOA draft minutes - 11.21.22
4. Special Exception
a. Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Ocala, FL, Inc./
SE22-45033;
Petitioner: Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Ocala, FL, Inc.
Planner: Endira Madraveren (352-629-8440)
emadraveren@ocalafl.org
A request for a Special Exception to allow an addition to a church/place of worship in the
R-2, Two-Family Residential, zone, for property located at 612 NW 4th Place,
approximately 0.50 acres.
Recommended Action: Approval of SE22-45003 with conditions.
Attachments: SE22-45033 Staff Report
Case Map
Aerial Map
Preliminary Site Plan
Property Survey
5. Comments
6. Next Meeting: January 16, 2023 is a holiday; propose January 23, 2023 as alternate.
7. Adjournment
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