Planning & Zoning Commission

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 Planning & Zoning Commission www.ocalafl.gov Minutes Monday, June 12, 2023 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order Present Vice Chair Arthur "Rus" Adams, Richard "Andy" Kesselring, Todd Rudnianyn, Chairperson Kevin Lopez, Brent Malever, and Allison Campbell Absent William Gilchrist Jr., and Branson Boone a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum Present Vice Chair Arthur "Rus" Adams, Richard "Andy" Kesselring, Todd Rudnianyn, Chairperson Kevin Lopez, Brent Malever, and Allison Campbell Absent William Gilchrist Jr., and Branson Boone 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. 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 May 26, 2023. a. Proof of Publication Attachments: 061223 star banner proof.pdf 3. Consideration of Minutes a. May 8, 2023, Minutes Attachments: 5-8-23 minutes.pdf RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams SECONDER: Brent Malever AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever ABSENT: Gilchrist, and Boone 4. Subdivisions Page 1 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 12, 2023 a. Approve SUB23-45118 Watula South Final Plat & Developers Agreement Attachments: Watula South boundary survey.pdf Watula South plat.pdf Memo Final Plat and Dev Agmt.doc Developers Agreement.pdf Ms. Cupp displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: No board discussion or public comment. Motion to approve the final plat and developer's agreement subject to completion of legal review. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Todd Rudnianyn AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever ABSENT: Gilchrist, and Boone 5. Rezoning a. ZON23-45179 / P.A.S.D. Investments LLC and Priscilla Investments LLC Ms. Hitchcock requested the Commission table discussion regarding case ZON23-45179. Discussion: No board discussion or public comment. Motion to table ZON23-45179. RESULT: TABLED MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams SECONDER: Brent Malever AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever ABSENT: Gilchrist, and Boone b. ZON23-45189 / Equa-USA LLC Attachments: Memo Staff Report CaseMap AerialMap Page 2 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 12, 2023 Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Mr. Dante Glasso, 34 Wood Ridge Drive, Ocala, FL, thanked the Commission for considering their application. The goal is to provide housing for the medical community. No board discussion or public comment. Motion to rezone from B-1A, Limited Neighborhood Business, to R-3 Multi Family Residential. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Arthur "Rus" Adams AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever ABSENT: Gilchrist, and Boone 6. Comprehensive Plan Amendment a. FLUP23-45191 / 4B Investments, LLC Attachments: FLUP23-45191 Memo Policy 18.3 Redline FLUP23-45191 Staff Report CaseMap Aerial Map Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Ms. Campbell stated the School District approved a new student generation number last week. Mr. James Gooding, 1531 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL, stated text policies are used to add conditions to comp plan approvals and they were used to put restrictions on permitted uses. The applicant is requesting to delete density restrictions to allow development of the property with the current land use. No public comment. Motion to a amend the City's Future Land use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by deleting Policy 18.3 relating to development conditions for property located at 2015 NE 14th Street and the parcel directly to the east, approximately 9.84 acres. Page 3 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 12, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams SECONDER: Brent Malever AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever ABSENT: Gilchrist, and Boone RECUSED: Rudnianyn 7. Code Amendment a. COD23-45175 / City of Ocala Attachments: COD23-45175_Memo Ordinance draft_COD23-45175 Ms. Johnson presented the request to amend Section 122-1314 for supplementary regulation for daycare facility play areas. Discussion: Ms. Johnson confirmed the City is classified as an urban area by the US Census Bureau. Mr. Kesselring asked if the new ordinance includes a play area space per child requirement. Ms. Johnson responded the City follows the State guidelines set forth in The Childcare Facility Handbook. No public comment. Motion to amend the supplementary regulations for daycare facility play areas to accommodate indoor play areas for licensed urban childcare facilities. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Brent Malever SECONDER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever ABSENT: Gilchrist, and Boone b. COD23-45170 / City of Ocala Attachments: District Criteria ord- memo Sec 122-244 District Criteria ordinance Ms. Hitchcock presented the request to amend Section 122-244 (District Criteria Chart). Discussion: Ms. Hitchcock confirmed the requirement applies to parcels larger than 2-acres with Mr. Rudnianyn. She clarified the 10% secondary use for parcels larger than 5-acres. Page 4 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 12, 2023 Developers who choose PD zoning, can pursue a Chapter 163 Developers Agreement to layout the perimeters for the development project. Mr. Rudnianyn stated the amendment might create a bureaucratic burden on the developer. Ms. Hitchcock said the Form-Based Code applies to parcels with Medium Intensity/Special District. The City is working on cleaning up the Zoning Code regulations regarding B-2 zoning, which is not consistent with the underlying land use category. Mr. Rudnianyn suggested the City create a Form-Based Code. Growth Management Director Jeff Shrum talked about the 2035 update and revisited some of the approaches that were done. There were conflicts in some areas The goal is to modify the City’s zoning code and start the public involvement. Ms. Hitchcock spoke on the importance of improving the zoning code for the staff and the property owner. No public comment. Motion to amend Section 122-244 (District Criteria Chart) concerning the zoning districts allowed in each land classification. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams SECONDER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever ABSENT: Gilchrist, and Boone Next meeting: July 10, at 5:30 pm. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:03 pm. Page 5 of 5