Board of Adjustment

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 Board of Adjustment www.ocalafl.gov Minutes Monday, September 18, 2023 5:30 PM 1. Call To Order Present: Vice Chair James Hartley George Carrasco Jr. William R. Futch Rusty Juergens Justin MacDonald Chairperson Joyce Johnson Absent: Dustin Magamoll a. Pledge b. Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum Present: Vice Chair James Hartley George Carrasco Jr. William R. Futch Rusty Juergens Justin MacDonald Chairperson Joyce Johnson Absent: Dustin Magamoll c. Agenda Notes 2. Proof of Publication a. Star Banner Ad Attachments: September BOA AD.pdf 3. Approval of Minutes a. BOA Minutes - Minutes from July 17, 2023 Attachments: BOA July 17 Final Minutes RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: George Carrasco, Jr. SECONDER: James Hartley AYE: Vice Chair Hartley, Carrasco, Futch, Juergens and Chairperson Johnson ABSENT: Magamoll 4. Special Exception Page 1 of 5 Board of Adjustment Minutes September 18, 2023 a. SE23-45207 / G & G Holding and Trust LLC Attachments: SE23-45207 Staff Report 23-7001 - DAYCARE CENTER rev1-SITE (2) DaycareCentersWithZoning (002) CaseMap Aerial Ms. Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Mr. Carrasco requested information regarding the dumpster schedule. He suggested adding time restrictions to prevent noise impacts. Ms. Madraveren responded the applicant must submit a minor site plan application for the Public Works Department to establish the dumpster locations and a pickup schedule. Ms. Madraveren confirmed the retention area is facing NW 14th Street. She said the applicant submitted a conceptual site plan in July, which has been modified. The applicant plans on utilizing staggered pick-up to prevent car lines. Mr. Juergens expressed a concern regarding the dumpster noise. He asked if the plan includes buffering on the backside of the property. Ms. Madraveren responded the Public Works Department can relocate the dumpsters to a different area. Mr. Futch said traffic stacking is very hazardous. Ms. Madraveren clarified the procedures for the car stacking operations. She explained how the daycares use the pull-in/pull-out parking method. She provided a brief overview of the R-2 zoning uses. Mr.Carrasco expressed concern regarding the traffic impacts. Ms. Anita Gonzalez, 2746 NE 14th Street, Ocala, Fl., stated the existing daycare location does not allow carpooling, because it is prohibited by State law. She provided a brief overview of the drop-off/pick-up operations. The proposed dumpster location can be changed. She has never received complaints regarding the dumpster noise at the existing location. However, she will work with the Public Works Department to create a schedule to satisfy the Board's concerns. The proposed drop-off schedule is 6:00 am to 8:30 am. It is subject to change, and the proposed maximum capacity is 50 students. Mr. Anthony Collins, 1425 NW 16th Court, Ocala, FL, spoke in opposition of the proposed use. He expressed concern regarding the pedestrian safety, the increased noise, and the traffic impacts. He submitted several traffic area photos into evidence. Ms. Gonzalez stated Mr. Collins concerns are regarding the existing Howard Middle School. The daycare will not operate on weekends, and the proposed student capacity is Page 2 of 5 Board of Adjustment Minutes September 18, 2023 less than the church capacity. Mr. MacDonald stated the traffic going westbound on NW 14th Street would not be an issue. Mr. Collins expressed concern regarding increased noise and loss of quality of life. Ms. Gonzalez stated the daycare will not have a set pick-up schedule. Motion to decline SE23-45207, not compatible with the residential neighborhood. RESULT: DENIED MOVER: George Carrasco, Jr. SECONDER: William R. Futch AYE: Carrasco, Futch, Juergens and Chairperson Johnson NAY: Vice Chair Hartley and MacDonald ABSENT: Magamoll b. SE23-45254 / Guinn III Properties LLC Attachments: SE23-45254 Advanced Tire Recommendation Concept #1 CaseMap Aerial RESULT: TABLED MOVER: William R. Futch SECONDER: Justin MacDonald AYE: Carrasco, Futch, Juergens, MacDonald and Chairperson Johnson ABSENT: Magamoll RECUSED: Vice Chair Hartley c. SE23-45266 / HCA Florida West Marion Hospital Attachments: SE23-45266 Staff Report CaseMap Aerial Supplemental_Exterior Elevations Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Mr. Futch asked if the City had a copy of the previously approved application from 2017, and wanted to know if the applicant met the conditions. Ms. Johnson confirmed the applicant met the conditions within 5 years of approval. Page 3 of 5 Board of Adjustment Minutes September 18, 2023 Ms. Johnson confirmed the building height is 58-feet. The applicant requested the originally approved 97-feet, to be carried on with the property for future expansion. Ms. Johnson reiterated the applicant requested 97-feet; however, the addition will only be 58-feet. The applicant is requesting 97-feet for future development. Ms. Barb Smith, 736 Mt. Pleasant, Nashville, TN, stated they are requesting 97-feet, to match the existing tower. The hospital would like to have the opportunity to expand vertically in the future, if needed. No public comment. Motion to approve to increase the maximum height in the INST, Institutional zoning district, from (50) feet to (97) feet, for property located at 4600 SW 46th Court (Parcel # 23832-001-00) approximately 36.77 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Justin MacDonald SECONDER: William R. Futch AYE: Vice Chair Hartley, Carrasco, Futch, Juergens, MacDonald and Chairperson Johnson ABSENT: Magamoll d. SE23-45300 / Juan M Vasquez Attachments: SE23-45300 Staff Report SE23-45300 Concept Plan_Rev 14 Units CaseMap Aerial Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: No Board or public comment. Motion to approve a request to allow multifamily in a B-4, General Business zoning district, for property located at 424 SW 11th Street; approximately 0.54 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Justin MacDonald SECONDER: George Carrasco, Jr. AYE: Vice Chair Hartley, Carrasco, Futch, Juergens, MacDonald and Chairperson Johnson ABSENT: Magamoll Page 4 of 5 Board of Adjustment Minutes September 18, 2023 e. SE23-45311 / Pac 3 Properties, LLC Attachments: Staff Report Aerial CaseMap Site Plan Ms. Miller displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Ms. Miller confirmed the property is adjacent to a previously approved property with a special exception for the retention area. No public comment. Motion to approve to allow multifamily in a B-2, Community Business zoning district, for property located at the northeast corner of SW 6th Avenue and SW 12th Street (Parcel# 25829-000-00); approximately 2.17 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Justin MacDonald SECONDER: William R. Futch AYE: Vice Chair Hartley, Carrasco, Futch, Juergens, MacDonald and Chairperson Johnson ABSENT: Magamoll 5. Comments 6. Next Meeting: October 16, 2023 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM. Page 5 of 5