Planning & Zoning Commission

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 Planning & Zoning Commission www.ocalafl.gov Minutes Monday, July 10, 2023 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order Present Vice Chair Arthur "Rus" Adams, Richard "Andy" Kesselring, Todd Rudnianyn, Branson Boone, and Allison Campbell Excused William Gilchrist Jr., Chairperson Kevin Lopez, and Brent Malever a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum 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 June 23, 2023. a. Proof of Publication Attachments: Star Banner Ad 071023 final.pdf 3. Consideration of Minutes a. P&Z Minutes - Meeting of June 12, 2023, Minutes Attachments: 6-12-23 Minutes.pdf RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Todd Rudnianyn AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, and Boone EXCUSED: Gilchrist, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever 4. Land Use Change / Rezoning / PD Plan Amendment a. LUC23-45236 / West Oak Developers, LLC Attachments: LUC23-45236 - memo LUC23-45236 - Staff Report P&Z minutes LUC22-45057 West Oak 1-9-23 CaseMap Aerial Page 1 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 10, 2023 Ms. Hitchcock displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact to request to change the Future Land Use Designation from Public to Medium Intensity/Special District. Discussion: No board discussion or public comment. Motion to approve to change the Future Land use Designation from Public to Medium Intensity/Special District for property located on the south side of NW 35th Street. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn SECONDER: Branson Boone AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, and Boone EXCUSED: Gilchrist, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever b. PD23-45234 / West Oak Developers, LLC, Madison Oaks West, LLC, Lot 4 West LLC, and West Oak Ocala I Business LLC Attachments: PD23-45234 West Oak - memo PD23-45234 - staff report PD Plan Amendment Revised PD Standards P&Z minutes PD22-44861 West Oak 1-9-23 CaseMap Aerial Ms. Hitchcock displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact to request to rezone from Government Use to Planned Development. Discussion: Mr. Jon Harvey, Tillman and Associates, 1720 SE, Building 100, Ocala, FL, stated the plan is to build a development consisting of workforce housing, affordable homes, and standard homes. He said multiple material uses is not cost feasible for the project, and the goal is to create an aesthetically pleasing development in the community. He said he will make the necessary changes before the project goes before the City Council for consideration. Mr. Austin Daley, Klein & Klein, LLC, 40 SE 11th Avenue, Ocala, FL, representing Aurora Ocala, who is the landowner to the south of the planned development, stated the Page 2 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 10, 2023 applicant has left Aurora off the Planned Development (PD) Amendment; however, they objected when the PD amendment was proposed in January. The proposed amendment will reduce single-family and double multi-family. He submitted a retail analysis study into evidence. He requested the Commission oppose the proposed amendment to protect catalytic growth. Ms. Hitchcock stated she would not be able to comment on the objection regarding the square footage reduction at this time. Mr. Daley confirmed several objections were issued to the developer. Mr. Rudnianyn commented the Commission will consider if the proposed amendment is appropriate from a planning and zoning perspective. Ms. Hitchcock clarified the commercial uses in the area. She said the City’s goal is to create affordable housing opportunities for the working class. The proposed PD amendment includes one change to the architectural materials. The City has thoroughly evaluated the high profile project, and the newly submitted documents will not change the City’s recommendation. Mr. Daley confirmed Aurora purchased the property with the approval of the original plan and the proposed amendment changes the previously approved plan. He said Aurora’s parcel consists of multifamily. Mr. Harvey stated Aurora expressed a great deal of concern regarding the commercial uses in the area. The proposed PD amendment includes one change to the architectural materials; the plan was previously approved by City Council. The purpose of the PD amendment is to increase and accommodate mixed housing. Scott Siemens, West Oak Developers, 2201 NW 21st, Street, Ocala, FL, discussed the importance of having separate housing products, and today new ordinances are promoting a blended development product. He explained how affordable units and market rate units are blended into a development project and the goal is to create more housing opportunities in the area. Motion to approve a rezone from GU, Government Use, to PD, Planned Development, property located on the south side of NW 35th Street. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn SECONDER: Branson Boone AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, and Boone EXCUSED: Gilchrist, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever 5. Rezoning a. ZON23-45220 / EBL Commercial LLC Page 3 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 10, 2023 Attachments: Memo Staff Report Case Map Aerial Code Sec 122-767 Permitted Uses Site Plan ZON13-0013 Ordinance Ms. Govindaraju displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact to rezone from B 4, General Business, and M 1, Light Industrial to M 1, Light Industrial. Discussion: Mr. Miles Anderson, Miles Anderson Consulting Engineers, 1515 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Suite 132, Ocala, FL, stated they agree with the City’s recommendation. He said the drainage retention is located in the rear area of the property, and the southern boundary will consist of landscape buffering. No board discussion or public comment. Motion to approve to rezone from B 4, General Business, and M 1, Light industrial to M 1, Light Industrial for property located in the 1800 block of US Highway 27. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Branson Boone SECONDER: Todd Rudnianyn AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, and Boone EXCUSED: Gilchrist, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever b. ZON23-45222 / RM Maricamp, LLC RESULT: POSTPONED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Branson Boone AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, and Boone ABSTAIN: Rudnianyn EXCUSED: Gilchrist, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever 6. Code Amendment a. COD23-45198 / DGMGKK Investors, LLC Attachments: COD23-45198_Memo Code amendment outline_Sec 122-910 COD23-45198_Ordinance Page 4 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 10, 2023 Ms. Johnson presented a request to amend Section 122-910. Discussion: Jimmy Gooding, 1531 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL, stated the City amended the shopping City code to permit multi-family housing to be located within the CS Zoning District. Under the City’s Form Based Code all entitlements are measured by intensity to encourage mixed-use developments. He said the proposed amendment will permit mixed-use developments in the CS Zoning District. This is a nationwide trend encouraging the public to shop where they live, thus promoting walk ability. He clarified the use of intensity and land use. He recommended adding the Floor Area Ratio establishments. No public comment. Motion to approve to amend Section 122-910 concerning multi family dwelling unit calculations based on maximum permissible intensity (floor area ratio) rather than maximum density in Shopping Centers. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Todd Rudnianyn AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, and Boone EXCUSED: Gilchrist, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever Next meeting: August 14, 2023 5:30 pm. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:26 pm. Page 5 of 5