Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingOcala, FL · October 9, 2023
Minutes
110 SE Watula Avenue
Ocala Ocala, FL 34471
Planning & Zoning Commission www.ocalafl.gov
Minutes
Monday, October 9, 2023 5:30 PM
1. Call to Order
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum
Present William Gilchrist Jr., Vice Chair Arthur "Rus" Adams, Richard "Andy"
Kesselring, Chairperson Kevin Lopez, Brent Malever, and Allison
Campbell
Absent Branson Boone
Excused Todd Rudnianyn
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 September 22, 2023.
Attachments: Star Banner PZ Ad 100923
3. Consideration of the Minutes
There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring
SECONDER: Arthur "Rus" Adams
Attachments: September 11, 2023 Minutes Final.pdf
4. Code Amendment
a. Paglia & Associates, LLC / COD23-45306
Attachments: COD23-45306_Memo
Sec. 122-1225. Materials recovery facility criteria_Applicant Proposed
Redline
Ordinance draft_COD23-45306
Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
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Mr. Rob Batsel, 1531 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL, said the current 30-foot vegetative
buffer and the 6-foot high berm would only be applicable, if the code is amended, within
750-feet of a church, daycare facility, school, hospital, and residence. This code
amendment also cleans up language stating that if there is public access to a MRF, then
public access will be separate from commercial material haulers. Mr. Batsel also
mentioned Chapter 163 development agreements only deal with concurrency and
mitigation for certain types of impacts and that is why they are amending the language to
only reference the development or developer's agreements moving forward.
Motion to approve COD23-45306 request to amend the Code of Ordinances Regulations
Section 122-1225, related to materials recovery facility criteria.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
SECONDER: Brent Malever
AYE: Gilchrist, Vice Chair Adams, Chairperson Lopez, Malever, and
Campbell
NAY: Kesselring
ABSENT: Boone
EXCUSED: Rudnianyn
b. City of Ocala / COD22-44820
RESULT: POSTPONED
MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring
SECONDER: Brent Malever
AYE: Gilchrist, Vice Chair Adams, Kesselring, Chairperson Lopez, Malever,
and Campbell
ABSENT: Boone
EXCUSED: Rudnianyn
Next meeting: November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:37 PM.
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Agenda
Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda -
Final
Monday, October 9, 2023
Meeting Information WELCOME!
Location
We are very glad you have joined us for today’s meeting. The
City Hall Planning and Zoning Commission (P & Z) comprises citizen
City Council Chambers members who voluntarily and without compensation devote
(2nd Floor) their time and expertise to a variety of zoning and land
110 SE Watula Avenue development issues in the community. For many types of cases,
Ocala, FL 34471
the P& Z acts in an advisory capacity to the Ocala City Council
Time with its recommendations subject to final action by Council.
5:30 PM
GENERAL RULES OF ORDER
Board Members The P & Z is pleased to hear all non-repetitive comments.
Kevin Lopez However, since a general time limit of five (5) minutes is
Chairman allotted to the proponents/opponents of an issue, large groups
are asked to name a spokesperson.
Rus Adams
Vice-Chair Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any
Richard A.Kesselring of these proceedings should contact the P & Z Recording
Secretary at (352) 629-8404 at least 48 hours in advance of the
Todd Rudnianyn meeting.
Brent Malever
APPEALS
William Gilchrist, Jr.
Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting
Owen Boone will need a record of the proceedings and for this purpose may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
Allison Campbell (non-voting)
made that includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
School Board Representative
appeal is made.
Staff This meeting and past meetings may be viewed by selecting it
Jeff Shrum, AICP https://www.ocalafl.gov/meetings.
Director
Growth Management Department
Aubrey Hale
Economic Development Director
Growth Management Department
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda - Final October 9, 2023
1. Call to Order
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 [INSERT DATE].
Star Banner Ad
Attachments: Star Banner PZ Ad 100923
3. Consideration of the Minutes
September 11, 2023 Minutes
Attachments: September 11, 2023 Minutes Final.pdf
4. Code Amendment
a. Paglia & Associates, LLC / COD23-45306
Petitioner: Paglia & Associates, LLC
Agent: Robert W. Batsel, Jr, Gooding & Batsel, PLLC
Planner: Emily Johnson 352-629-8313
ewjohnson@ocalafl.gov
A request to amend the Code of Ordinances Regulations Section 122-1225,
related to materials recovery facility criteria.
Recommended Action: Approval.
City Council Tentative Schedule: Upon recommendation of approval or denial by the P
& Z Commission, this item will be presented to City Council for introduction at the
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, City Council meeting and second and final hearing at the
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 City Council meeting.
Attachments: COD23-45306_Memo
Sec. 122-1225. Materials recovery facility criteria_Applicant Proposed
Redline
Ordinance draft_COD23-45306
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b. City of Ocala / COD22-44820
Petitioner: City of Ocala
Planner: Tye Chighizola
tchighizola@ocalafl.gov 352-629-3992
A request to amend the Code of Ordinances Section 106-102 (Affordable Housing
Definitions) by revising the definition of Affordability Threshold and Section 106-105
(Housing Incentive Fund) by revising the eligibility criteria for multi-family housing, the
application process, maximum amount of housing incentive funds per unit, lien
timeframes, and availability of loans.
Recommended Action: Postpone to the November 13, 2023, meeting.
City Council Tentative Schedule: N/A
Next meeting: November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
Adjournment
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