Planning & Zoning Commission

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 Planning & Zoning Commission www.ocalafl.gov Minutes Monday, August 14, 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 Excused 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 Excused 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 July 28, 2023. a. Attachments: Star Banner Ad 081423 3. Consideration of Minutes a. Attachments: 7-10-23 Minutes Final.pdf RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Arthur "Rus" Adams AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone 4. Subdivisions Page 1 of 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 14, 2023 a. Approve SUB22-44682 West Oak PH 4 Residential Conceptual Subdivision Plan subject to final City Council action on August 15, 2023 public hearing on the West Oak PD Plan Amendment Attachments: P Z Memo Conceptual.doc Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf Landscape Plan.pdf ALTA_Survey.pdf Survey.pdf Mr. Jon Harvey, Tillman and Associates Engineering, LLC, 1720 SE 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL. clarified the changes submitted to the City. Ms. Cupp displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Mr. Lopez asked about the setbacks. Ms. Cupp said the plan should be two 34-foot-wide lots with a centered building and a center lot line down the middle building. No public comment. Motion approve SUB22-44682 West Oak PH Residential Conceptual Subdivision Plan with the changes showed in the packet that was handed out. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn SECONDER: Arthur "Rus" Adams AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone b. Approve SUB22-44870 RTG Ocala Final Plat Attachments: Memo Final Plat.doc Final Plat.pdf Boundary Survey.pdf Ms. Cupp displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Mr. Nicolas Roth, Rooms To Go, 4004 Seminole, Blvd, Atlanta, GA, stated he is available to answer any questions. No board discussion or public comment. Page 2 of 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 14, 2023 Motion to approve SUB22-44870, RTG Ocala Final Plat. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams SECONDER: Brent Malever AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone c. Approve SUB22-45024 Carson’s Place Phase 1 Conceptual Subdivision Plan Attachments: P Z Memo Conceptual.doc Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf Survey.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 SUB22-45024 Emerson Point Phase I Conceptual Subdivision Plan. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn SECONDER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone d. Approve SUB23-45110 Cala Hills Tract J Conceptual Subdivision Plan Attachments: P Z Memo Conceptual.doc Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf Ms. Cupp displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Mr. Chuck Pigeon, 925 SE 17th Avenue, Ocala, FL, stated the PD project complies with the City’s design standards. No board discussion or public comment. . Motion to approve SUB23-45110, Cala Hills Tract J Conceptual Subdivision Plan. Page 3 of 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 14, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn SECONDER: Arthur "Rus" Adams AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone 5. Rezoning a. ZON23-45261 / 4-H Equities, LLC Attachments: ZON23-45261 Memo ZON23-45261 Staff Report 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. Fred Roberts, 40 SE 11th Avenue, Ocala, FL, provided a brief overview of the development project. The plan is to add outdoor storage for third party users to accommodate business needs. No board discussion or public comment. Motion to approve ZON23-45261 to rezone from M-1, Light Industrial, to M-2, Medium Industrial, for a portion of the property located in the 3000 block of NE 36th Ave, between NE 25th Street and NE 33rd Street (Parcel 24236-000-00), approximately 2.12 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Todd Rudnianyn AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone b. ZON23-45222 / RM Maricamp, LLC Attachments: Memo Staff Report CaseMap Aerial Ms. Miller displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Page 4 of 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 14, 2023 Discussion: Ms. Miller confirmed the items will be permitted by right in the OP zoning. The applicant must go through the site plan review process to pursue a multifamily development. Mr. Jimmy Gooding, 1531 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL, stated a site plan was submitted for the daycare; the applicant will not receive an incentive for multifamily. The apartment development in the area will be performing transportation improvements, and the traffic study determined that no additional improvements were needed for the daycare center, and the existing abandoned right-of-way will be used as a buffer. Mr. Kesselring mentioned the rezoned PD parcel on the south and a larger buffer was included on the west side. Mr. Kesselring asked if they were doing a buffer between 25th and Woodland Village. Mr. Jameson Frederick, 1700 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL, said further south, there is a buffer between the existing right of way and Woodland Village. Mr. Gooding stated the City helped the property owner acquire the 44-foot strip buffer, but there is no additional buffer. Ms. Constance Kuigley, 2314 18th Circle, Ocala, FL, asked when the intersection improvements will start. She requested the applicant improve the intersection before building the daycare center. Ms. Debra Griffin, 2415 SE 23rd Street, Ocala, FL, expressed concern regarding the roundabout improvement, traffic impacts, zoning, and increased crime. Mr. Gooding stated the plans are under review by Department of Transportation (DOT). Mr. Fred Roberts, 40 SE 11th Avenue, Ocala, FL, provided a brief overview of the final improvements. He anticipates DOT may perform their own improvements. Mr. Gooding stated the 25th Avenue improvements must be completed before receiving a CO (certificate of occupancy). The City executed a development agreement regarding the anticipated improvements. The applicant is requesting to change the zoning to allow a daycare center. Motion to approve rezone from OP, Office Park, and O-1, Office, to OP, Office Park, for property located approximately 520 feet southeast of the intersection of SE Maricamp. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Brent Malever AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever Page 5 of 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 14, 2023 RECUSED: Rudnianyn EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone 6. Land Use Change a. LUC23-45252 / Guinn III Properties, LLC Attachments: LUC23-45252 memo LUC23-45252 Staff Report 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. Jimmy Gooding, 1531 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL, explained the existing zoning conditions. The Board of Adjustment hearing is scheduled next week to discuss the special exception to expand business operations; conditioned upon the adoption of the comprehensive plan amendment. No board discussion or public comment. Motion to approve to change the Future Land use Designation from Neighborhood and Low Intensity to Low Intensity for property located at 2199 NW 10th Street; approximately 4.84 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Brent Malever AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone b. LUC23-45253 / David Denson Attachments: LUC23-45253 memo LUC23-45253 Staff Report 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. Kesselring asked what the setbacks and buffers would be on the east side, if developed. Ms. Madraveren said the setbacks and buffers depend on the type of development, but it would be 20-foot landscape buffer or 10-feet with a wall. Page 6 of 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 14, 2023 Mr. Lopez asked if the building was built before it was annexed; however. Ms. Madraveren said no, but the building to the south was built prior to the comp plan amendment in 2019. No public comment. Motion to approve to change the Future Land use Designation from Neighborhood and Low Intensity to Low Intensity for property located at 2191 NW 10th Street; approximately 8.6 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams SECONDER: Todd Rudnianyn AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone 7. Abrogation a. ABR23-45262 / Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc and Marion County Hospital District Attachments: Memo Staff Report CaseMap Aerial Site Plan Lumen_CenturyLink TECO RealEstate Sanitation_Public works Electric Water Resources Fiber Transportation Ms. Govindaraju displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Mr. Lopez asked if the request was to get rid of the alley and rebuild. Ms. Govindaraju said yes they are asking to abrogate the 12-foot wide alley and portion of SW 13th Street. The alley way is privately owned by Marion County Hospitals and SW 13th Street is a public right-of-way. Mr. Kesselring asked if a specific motion was needed to address the utilities that have to be removed. Ms. Govindaraju said the language regarding the easement will be addressed with the resolution at City Council. Page 7 of 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 14, 2023 No public comment. Motion to approve to abrogate the portion of SW 13th Street as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 192, Marion County Public Records, located between S. Pine Avenue and SW 3rd. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Arthur "Rus" Adams AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone 8. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment a. CPTA23-45291 / City of Ocala Attachments: CPTA23-45291_Memo 2040 WSFWP_Final Draft CPTA23-45291_Proposed Text Changes Mr. Shrum explained and provided an overview of Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. The document is considered a long-term planning document insuring the City is complying with statutory requirements. Ms. Johnson gave an overview of the City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Mr. Rudnianyn asked about 300 ERU and 167. Ms. Johnson said it was data that was collected by Water Resources. No public comment. Motion to approve a request to amend the City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan to approve the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan by reference; and amend associated Goals, Objectives, and Policies. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams SECONDER: Brent Malever AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone Page 8 of 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 14, 2023 9. Code Amendment a. COD23-45170 / City of Ocala Attachments: District Criteria ord- memo Sec 122-244 District Criteria ordinance Ord 2023-49 Medium Intensity Classification 6-12-23 Minutes COD23-45170 Case Map Mr. Chighizola gave an overview of Section 122-244 (District Criteria Chart) while providing staff comments and the findings of fact. Discussion: Mr. Rudnianyn asked if staff would be working with form based codes. Mr. Chighizola said he would like to, but the City can draft a model ordinance for the public to utilize. No public comment. Motion to amend Section 122-244 (District Criteria Chart) concerning the zoning districts allowed in each land classification. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring SECONDER: Arthur "Rus" Adams AYE: Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever EXCUSED: Gilchrist, and Boone Next meeting: September 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:18 PM. Page 9 of 9