Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingOcala, FL · December 11, 2023
Minutes
110 SE Watula Avenue
Ocala Ocala, FL 34471
Planning & Zoning Commission www.ocalafl.gov
Minutes
Monday, December 11, 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,
Chairperson Kevin Lopez, Branson Boone, Brent Malever, and
Allison Campbell
Excused Richard "Andy" Kesselring, and 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. Public Notice
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 Gazette on November 24, 2023.
a.
Attachments: Gazette Ad Proof 121123.pdf
3. Public Comments
None.
4. Consideration of the Minutes
a.
Attachments: 11-13-23 Final Minutes.pdf
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams
SECONDER: Brent Malever
AYE: Gilchrist, Vice Chair Adams, Chairperson Lopez, Boone, and Malever
EXCUSED: Kesselring, and Rudnianyn
5. Subdivisions
a. Approve SUB22-45043 41806 Maricamp Road Final Plat
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Attachments: P Z Final Plat.pdf
Final Plat.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.
Motion to approve SUB22-45043, 41806 Maricamp Road Final Plat.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
SECONDER: Arthur "Rus" Adams
AYE: Gilchrist, Vice Chair Adams, Chairperson Lopez, Boone, and Malever
EXCUSED: Kesselring, and Rudnianyn
6. Rezoning
a. DRJ Land Company, Inc / ZON23-45399
Attachments: ZON23-45399 Memo
ZON23-45399 Staff Report_Final
ZON23-45399 Aerial Map Circle Fore LLC
ZON23-45399 Case Map Circle Fore LLC
Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
Chris Roper, 420 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, said he was looking to develop half
of the property in auto sales and the other half of the property in master infrastructure,
such as drainage retention for future and current development.
Motion to rezone from B-2, Community Business District, to B-4, General Business
District, for a property located at the southwest corner of State Road 200 and SW 48th
Court.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams
SECONDER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
AYE: Gilchrist, Vice Chair Adams, Chairperson Lopez, Boone, and Malever
EXCUSED: Kesselring, and Rudnianyn
7. Code Amendment
a. City of Ocala / COD22-44820
Attachments: COD22-44820_Memo
Affordable 106.102&105 - redline
Affordable housing ordinance
Mr. Hale provided information regarding the Affordable Housing Code Amendment.
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Motion to approve COD22-44820, 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.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Arthur "Rus" Adams
SECONDER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
AYE: Gilchrist, Vice Chair Adams, Chairperson Lopez, Boone, and Malever
EXCUSED: Kesselring, and Rudnianyn
8. Staff Comments
Mr. Shrum explained the changes on the agenda, and the opportunity for staff and the Board to
relay information. Mr. Shrum said staff is trying to standardize the agendas for all the boards.
Mr. Shrum thanked Mr. Adams for the years of service on the board.
Mr. Adams said he would like to stay on the board, but he will be moving out of the city. He
said he will miss everyone and the best part was looking at the City now and how it was thirteen
years ago. The Board thanked Mr. Adams for his service and mentorship.
9. Board Comments
None.
10. Next meeting: January 8, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
11. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm.
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Agenda
Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda -
Final
Monday, December 11, 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, Chairman However, since a general time limit of five (5) minutes is
Rus Adams, Vice-Chair allotted to the proponents/opponents of an issue, large groups
Richard A.Kesselring are asked to name a spokesperson.
Todd Rudnianyn
Brent Malever Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any
William Gilchrist, Jr.
Owen Boone of these proceedings should contact the P & Z Recording
Allison Campbell (non-voting), School Secretary at (352) 629-8404 at least 48 hours in advance of the
Board Representative meeting.
APPEALS
Staff
Jeff Shrum, AICP
Director Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting
Growth Management Department will need a record of the proceedings and for this purpose may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
Aubrey Hale
made that includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
Planning Director
Growth Management Department appeal is made.
Gabriela Solano This meeting and past meetings may be viewed by selecting it
Committee Secretary https://www.ocalafl.gov/meetings.
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda - Final December 11, 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. Public Notice
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 Gazette on November 24, 2023.
Ocala Gazette Ad
Attachments: Gazette Ad Proof 121123.pdf
3. Public Comments
4. Consideration of the Minutes
Minutes for the November 13, 2023 Meeting.
Attachments: 11-13-23 Final Minutes.pdf
5. Subdivisions
Approve SUB22-45043 41806 Maricamp Road Final Plat
Presentation by Karen Cupp
Attachments: P Z Final Plat.pdf
Final Plat.pdf
Survey.pdf
6. Rezoning
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DRJ Land Company, Inc / ZON23-45399
Petitioner: DRJ Land Company, Inc
Agent: Chris Roper, Esq., Akerman LLP.
Planner: Emily Johnson 352-629-8313
ewjohnson@ocalafl.gov
A request to rezone from B-2, Community Business District, to B-4, General Business
District, for a property located at the southwest corner of State Road 200 and SW 48th
Court (Parcel 23894+002-00 and a portion of 23894-002-00); approximately 12.3 acres.
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, January 2, 2024, City Council meeting and second and final hearing at the
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 City Council meeting.
Attachments: ZON23-45399 Memo
ZON23-45399 Staff Report_Final
ZON23-45399 Aerial Map Circle Fore LLC
ZON23-45399 Case Map Circle Fore LLC
7. Code Amendment
City of Ocala / COD22-44820
Petitioner: City of Ocala
Planner: Aubrey Hale 352-629-8550
ahale@ocalafl.gov
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: 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, January 2, 2024, City Council meeting and second and final hearing at the
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: COD22-44820_Memo
Affordable 106.102&105 - redline
Affordable housing ordinance
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8. Staff Comments
9. Board Comments
10. Next meeting: January 8, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
11. Adjournment
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