Board of Adjustment

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 Board of Adjustment www.ocalafl.gov Minutes Monday, July 17, 2023 5:30 PM 1. Call To Order a. Pledge b. Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum Present: George Carrasco Jr. Vice Chair James Hartley Rusty Juergens Dustin Magamoll Excused: Chairperson Joyce Johnson William R. Futch 2. Proof of Publication The public notice was posted on the City's website and advertised in the Ocala Star Banner on June 21, 2023. Star Banner Ad Attachments: PROOF-36343718.pdf 3. Approval of Minutes There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Rusty Juergens SECONDER: Dustin Magamoll AYE: Carrasco, Vice Chair Hartley, Juergens and Magamoll EXCUSED: Chairperson Johnson and Futch BOA Minutes - Minutes from May 15, 2023, meeting Attachments: 5-15-23 minutes.3.pdf 4. Special Exception a. SE23-45183 / Shelijen, LLC Attachments: Staff Report Case Map Aerial Ms. Govindaraju displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact to request to increase maximum height in the B-2, Community Business Zoning District, from fifty (50) feet to Page 1 of 3 Board of Adjustment Minutes July 17, 2023 sixty (60) feet. Discussion: Ms. Govindaraju confirmed the applicant is proposing a flat roof, which is considered the top of the drainage surface. The applicant is requesting to increase the maximum height from fifty (50) feet to sixty (60) feet. Mr. Jon Harvey, Tillman & Associates, 1720 SE 16th Avenue, Building 100, Ocala, FL, stated he agreed with the staff’s recommendation, and the structure will be placed within 100-feet of the property line to avoid invasion of privacy issues. He said the applicant is building a quality development in the community. Motion to approve a request to increase maximum height in the B-2, Community Business Zoning District, from fifty (50) feet to sixty (60) feet to the top of the roof surface, for property (Parcel# 21509-001-02) located north of the access road included in the shops at Foxwood RePlat and the properties addressed at 4579 to 4631 NW Blitchton Road; approximately 6.10 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: George Carrasco, Jr. SECONDER: Dustin Magamoll AYE: Carrasco, Vice Chair Hartley, Juergens and Magamoll EXCUSED: Chairperson Johnson and Futch b. SE23-45207 / G & G Holding and Trust LLC Attachments: SE23-45207 Staff Report CaseMap Aerial Supplemental Ms. Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact to request to allow a Day Care Facility use in R-2, two-family residential. Discussion: Ms. Madraveren confirmed a site plan is not required, as the request is only for interior renovations. The City requested the applicant update the landscape to comply with zoning, and the proposed capacity of 100. The property has 20 parking spaces for drop-off/pick-up operations. A site plan was required for the first application because the lot was vacant and undeveloped. Mr. Hartley said the Zoning Code requires one parking space per five children. Ms. Madraveren explained the special exception process to Mr. Carrasco. Page 2 of 3 Board of Adjustment Minutes July 17, 2023 Mr. Carrasco expressed concern regarding the proposed capacity. Mr.Magamoll said parking is scarce in the City. Ms. Madraveren mentioned Howard Middle School is located on the south side of the property, and clarified interior layouts of classrooms 4 and 7 with Mr. Hartley. Mr. Anthony Collins, 1425 NW 16th Court, Ocala, Fl, spoke in opposition of the application. He expressed concern regarding the noise, traffic impacts, capacity, and the lack of parking. Mr. Juergens suggested establishing a fence to create a noise barrier. Mr. Collins responded a fence will not remedy the noise issue. He anticipates vehicle door slamming will be a major issue. Mr. Carrasco stated the proposed daycare is not compatible with the surrounding residential uses. Ms. Hitchcock confirmed the occupancy was determined by the architect. She recommended the Board table discussion until the application is available, due to the fact the applicant is not present to address questions raised by the Board. Ms. Hitchcock said the applicant operates a daycare on 14th Street, and there is a great need for daycare in the area. Motion to table the request to allow a Day Care Facility use in R-2, located at 1601 NW 14th Street (Parcel # 2195-000-000); approximately 0.56 acres. RESULT: TABLED MOVER: George Carrasco, Jr. SECONDER: Dustin Magamoll AYE: Carrasco, Vice Chair Hartley, Juergens and Magamoll EXCUSED: Chairperson Johnson and Futch 5. Comments 6. Next Meeting: August 21, 2023 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM. Page 3 of 3