Board of Adjustment
Regular MeetingOcala, FL · December 18, 2023
Minutes
110 SE Watula Avenue
Ocala Ocala, FL 34471
Board of Adjustment www.ocalafl.gov
Minutes
Monday, December 18, 2023 5:30 PM
1. Call to Order
a. Pledge
b. Roll Call
Present: Vice Chair James Hartley
William R. Futch
Rusty Juergens
Justin MacDonald
Dustin Magamoll
Absent: Chairperson Joyce Johnson
Excused: George Carrasco Jr.
2. Public Notice
a.
Attachments: FINAL Ad BOA 12182023.pdf
3. Public Comments
4. Approval of Minutes
a.
Attachments: 11-20-23 Final Minutes.pdf
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William R. Futch
SECONDER: Dustin Magamoll
AYE: Vice Chair Hartley, Futch, Juergens, MacDonald and Magamoll
ABSENT: Chairperson Johnson
EXCUSED: Carrasco
5. Variances
VAR23-45392 / Joseph Carvalho
Attachments: Staff Report
OHPAB Application Packet
Survey
VAR23-45392 Case Map Joseph Carvalho
VAR23-45392 Aerial Map Joseph Carvalho
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Ms. Miller displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
Mr. Futch asked if the house would be completed in two years. Joe Carvalho, 727 SE 3rd
Street, Ocala, FL, responded that he planned to finish, but it would be great if he got an
extension.
Mr. Futch asked if Mr. Carvalho would need to come back to the board if he needed
more time. Ms. Madraveren said that he could revise the conditions as stated.
Motion to approve, VAR23-45392, 700 Block of SE 2nd Street. Variance to reduce the
front yard setback from twenty (20) feet to thirteen (13) feet and a rear yard setback from
twenty-five (25) to fifteen (15) in the R-3, Multi-Family zoning district with the revision
that the applicant must receive a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) with in 30 months from
the date of the approval.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William R. Futch
SECONDER: Justin MacDonald
AYE: Vice Chair Hartley, Futch, Juergens, MacDonald and Magamoll
ABSENT: Chairperson Johnson
EXCUSED: Carrasco
VAR23-45353 / Natalie and Cody Wells
Attachments: Staff Report
OHPAB Application Packet
OHPAB Approval Letter
VAR23-45353 Case Map Wells
VAR23-45353 Aerial Map Wells
Ms. Miller displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
Jerry Stevens, 933 SE 12th Place, Ocala, FL, said he is fortunate to do a lot of work in
the Historic District, which brings value to the area.
Motion to approve VAR23-45353, 1213 SE 3rd Street. Variance to reduce the front yard
setback from twenty-five (25) feet to twenty (20) feet in R-1, Single Family Residential
zoning district.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Rusty Juergens
SECONDER: Dustin Magamoll
AYE: Vice Chair Hartley, Futch, Juergens, MacDonald and Magamoll
ABSENT: Chairperson Johnson
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EXCUSED: Carrasco
6. Staff Comments
Ms. Madraveren said there were no items for the January Board of Adjustment Meeting and the
meeting would be cancelled.
Mr. Hartley asked about the deadline for the January meeting. Ms. Madraveren said the deadline
passed.
7. Board Comments
No Board comments.
8. Next Meeting: January 22, 2024
The January 22, 2024 meeting will be cancelled.
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:44 PM.
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Agenda
Ocala Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final
Monday, December 18, 2023
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.gov/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
Justin MacDonald Recording Secretary. When the Chairman recognizes you, state
Dustin Magamoll 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
Secretary at (352) 629-8404 at least 48 hours in advance of the
Staff:
Jeff Shrum, AICP meeting.
Director
Growth Management Director APPEALS
Appeals from decisions of the BOA shall be to the Marion
Aubrey Hale
County Circuit Court. Any person or any board, taxpayer,
Planning Director
department or bureau of the City aggrieved by any decision of
Gabriela Solano the BOA may seek review by a court of record of such
Committee Secretary 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 - Final December 18, 2023
1. Call to Order
a. Pledge
b. Roll Call
2. Public Notice
a. Ocala Gazette
Attachments: FINAL Ad BOA 12182023.pdf
3. Public Comments
4. Approval of Minutes
a. November 20, 2023 Minutes
Attachments: 11-20-23 Final Minutes.pdf
5. Variances
VAR23-45392 / Joseph Carvalho
Petitioner: Joseph Carvalho
Planner: Breah Miller 352-629-8341
bmiller@ocalafl.gov
A request to reduce the front yard setback from twenty (20) feet to thirteen (13)
feet and the rear yard setback from twenty-five (25) feet to fifteen (15) feet on an
R-3, Multi-Family Residential, property located in the 700 block of SE 2nd
Street (Parcel 2820-028-009); approximately 0.11 acres.
Recommended Action: Approval with conditions
Attachments: Staff Report
OHPAB Application Packet
Survey
VAR23-45392 Case Map Joseph Carvalho
VAR23-45392 Aerial Map Joseph Carvalho
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Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final December 18, 2023
VAR23-45353 / Natalie and Cody Wells
Petitioner: Natalie and Cody Wells
Planner: Breah Miller 352-629-8341
bmiller@ocalafl.gov
A request to reduce the front yard setback from twenty-five (25) feet to twenty
(20) feet on an R-1, Single Family Residential, property located at 1213 SE 3rd
Street (Parcel #: 28372-006-01); approximately 0.37 acres.
Recommended Action: Approval with conditions.
Attachments: Staff Report
OHPAB Application Packet
OHPAB Approval Letter
VAR23-45353 Case Map Wells
VAR23-45353 Aerial Map Wells
6. Staff Comments
7. Board Comments
8. Next Meeting: January 22, 2024
9. Adjournment
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