Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingOcala, FL · February 12, 2024
Minutes
110 SE Watula Avenue
Ocala Ocala, FL 34471
Planning & Zoning Commission www.ocalafl.gov
Minutes
Monday, February 12, 2024 5:30 PM
1. Call to Order
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum
Present William Gilchrist Jr., Richard "Andy" Kesselring, Todd
Rudnianyn, Chairperson Kevin Lopez, and Brent Malever
Excused Allison Campbell
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 Gazette on January 26, 2024.
a.
Attachments: Ocala Gazette Proof.pdf
3. Public Comments
4. Consideration of the Minutes
a.
Attachments: 1-8-24 Minutes.pdf
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring
SECONDER: Todd Rudnianyn
AYE: Gilchrist, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
5. Subdivisions
a. Approve SUB23-45409 Winding Oaks Residential PH 2 Conceptual Subdivision Plan
Attachments: Memo.pdf
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.
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Stuart Hill, Kimley Horn & Associates, 1700 SE 17th Street, Ocala, Fl, said he was there
on behalf of DR Horton to answer any questions.
Motion to approve SUB23-45409 Winding Oaks Residential PH 2 Conceptual
Subdivision Plan.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn
SECONDER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
AYE: Gilchrist, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
b. Approve SUB23-45319 Winding Oaks Residential PH 4 Conceptual Subdivision Plan
Attachments: Memo.pdf
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.
Motion to approve SUB23-45319 Winding Oaks Residential PH 4 Conceptual
Subdivision Plan.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring
SECONDER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
AYE: Gilchrist, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
c. Approve SUB21-44574 Skylark Crossing Conceptual Subdivision Plan
Attachments: Memo.pdf
Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf
Survey-Alta.pdf
Survey-Topo.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 SUB21-44574 Skylark Crossing Conceptual Subdivision Plan.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
SECONDER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring
AYE: Gilchrist, Kesselring, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
RECUSED: Rudnianyn
d. Approve SUB23-45265 Circle Fore II at SW 48th Ave Conceptual Subdivision Plan
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Attachments: Memo.pdf
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.
Motion to approve SUB23-45265, Circle Fore II at SW 48th Ave Conceptual
Subdivision Plan.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn
SECONDER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring
AYE: Gilchrist, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
6. Annexation / Land Use / Zoning
a. M A F Ocala, Inc / ANX23-45495
Attachments: ANX23-45495 Memo M A F Ocala, Inc
ANX23-45495 Staff Report M A F Ocala, Inc
ANX23-45495 Case Map M A F Ocala, Inc
ANX23-45495 Aerial Map M A F Ocala, Inc
Ms. Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent
properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
Mike Radcliff, 2611 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL, said he agreed with the staff
recommendations.
Motion to approve ANX23-45495, MAF Ocala, Inc, to annex into the City, property
located in the 6000 block of SW 38th Street (Parcel 23820-011-00, 23820-012-00,
23820-012-01, 23820-012-02, 23820-012-03); approximately 19.4 acres.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn
SECONDER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
AYE: Gilchrist, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
RECUSED: Kesselring
b. M A F Ocala, Inc / LUC23-45497
Attachments: LUC23-45497 Memo M A F Ocala Inc.
LUC23-45497 Staff Report M A F Ocala Inc.
LUC23-45497 Case Map M A F Ocala Inc.
LUC23-45497 Aerial Map M A F Ocala Inc.
Ms. Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent
properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
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Motion to approve LUC23-45497, MAF Ocala, Inc, to change the Future Land Use
designation from Commerce District (County) to Low intensity (City), for property
located in the 6000 block of SW 38th Street (Parcel 23820-011-00, 23820-012-00,
23820-012-02, 23820-012-03); approximately 19.4 acres.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn
SECONDER: Brent Malever
AYE: Gilchrist, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
RECUSED: Kesselring
c. M A F Ocala, Inc / ZON23-45498
Attachments: ZON23-45498 Memo M A F Ocala Inc.
ZON23-45498 Staff Report M F A Ocala, Inc
ZON23-45498 Case Map M F A Ocala, Inc
ZON23-45498 Aerial Map M F A Ocala, Inc
Ms. Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent
properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
Motion to approve ZON23-45498, MAF Ocala, Inc, to rezone from B-5, Heavy Business
(County), to M-2, Medium industrial (City), for property located in the 6000 block of
SW 38th Street (Parcel 23820-011-00, 23820-012-00, 23820-012-01, 23820-012-02,
23820-012-03); approximately 19.4 acres.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn
SECONDER: Brent Malever
AYE: Gilchrist, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
RECUSED: Kesselring
d. Marion County / LUC24-45525
Attachments: LUC23-45525 Memo
LUC24-45525 Staff Report
LUC24-45525 Case Map Marion County
LUC24-45525 Aerial Map Marion County
Ms. Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent
properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
Mr. Rudnianyn asked if the off-site signage was allowed in the public. Ms. Madraveren
said the off-site signage was different than the billboard signage.
Motion to approve LUC24-45525, Marion County, to change the Future Land Use
designation from Low Intensity to Public for property located at 2800 SE Maricamp Rd.
(Parcel 29509-000-15); approximately 16.27 acres.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
SECONDER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring
AYE: Gilchrist, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
e. Marion County / ZON24-45526
Attachments: ZON24-45526 Memo Marion County
ZON24-45526 Staff Report Marion County
ZON24-45526 Case Map Marion County
ZON24-45526 Aerial Map Marion County
Ms. Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent
properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
Motion to approve ZON24-45526, Marion County, to rezone from Institutional, and B-2,
Community Business, to Governmental Use, for property located at 2800 SE Maricamp
Rd (Parcel 29509-000-15); approximately 16.27 acres.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
SECONDER: Richard "Andy" Kesselring
AYE: Gilchrist, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
7. Plat Vacation
a. CDP Ocala VA, LLC / PLV23-45481
Attachments: Memo
PLV Staff Report
Objection Responses
Objection Responses-
PLV23-45481 Case Map CDP Ocala VA
PLV23-45481 Aerial Map CDP Ocala VA
Ms. Miller displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
Mr. Kesselring asked if the cross access easement along 48th Street was going to be
removed. Ms. Miller responded yes and there were no objections.
Austin Dailey, P.A. Klein & Klein, 40 SE 11th Avenue, Ocala, FL, said he is working on
getting the easement replaced for Century Link and the parcels are being developed as
unified parcels.
Motion to approve PLV23-45481, CDP Ocala VA, LLC, to vacate a 10-foot utility
easement lying along the boundary between lots 16 and 17, and the parallel access and
drainage easement running parallel to and connecting to SW 46th Court and the northerly
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boundary lots of 16 and 17, as shown on the Plat of Heath Brook B-2, as recorded in Plat
Book 9, Pages 149-152 (Parcel 23874-000-16 and 23874-000-17); approximately 0.33
acres.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Todd Rudnianyn
SECONDER: Brent Malever
AYE: Gilchrist, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
b. CDP Ocala VA, LLC / PLV24-45524
Attachments: Memo
Staff Report
Objection Responses
Objection Responses-
PLV24-45524 Aerial Map CDP Ocala VA
PLV24-45524 Case Map CDP Ocala VA
Ms. Miller displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties
while providing staff comments and the findings of fact.
Motion to approve PLV24-45524, CDP Ocala VA, LLC, to vacate a 25-foot drainage
and utility easement running along the southerly boundary of lots 16 and 17, as shown on
the Plat of Heath Brook North B-2, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Pages 149-152 (Parcel
23874-000-16 and 23874-000-17); approximately 0.16 acres.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: William Gilchrist, Jr.
SECONDER: Brent Malever
AYE: Gilchrist, Kesselring, Rudnianyn, Chairperson Lopez, and Malever
8. Staff Comments
a. Update on Vision 2050
Mr. Shrum announced that the City is holding three public community meetings to collect
important feedback for the Vision 2050 plan. The first meeting will be on Thursday, February
15, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place; Second on
Wednesday February 28, 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Fort King National Historic Landmark; and the
last meeting will be on Saturday, March 2, from noon to 2 PM at Citizens Circle.
Mr. Shrum thanked the Board members that are leaving and talked about the city ordinance
going to City Council introduction. Mr. Shrum stated the number of members for Planning and
Zoning, and the Board of Adjustment are proposed to change from seven to five Board
members. The property ownership restriction will be removed and the member will not have to
own property, but be a qualified voter of the city. The Board members can be on both boards to
help with quorums.
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9. Board Comments
Mr. Gilchrist thanked everyone for the time he served on the Board.
Mr. Rudnianyn mentioned that the Board is able to go through the cases quickly because he
knows that staff works with the applicant to get on the same page.
Mr. Lopez thanked city staff for offering the opportunity for attending the Planning and Zoning
Workshop.
10. Next meeting: March 11, 2024.
11. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:11 pm.
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Agenda
Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda -
Final
Monday, February 12, 2024
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
Richard A.Kesselring allotted to the proponents/opponents of an issue, large groups
Todd Rudnianyn are asked to name a spokesperson.
Brent Malever
William Gilchrist, Jr. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any
Owen Boone
Allison Campbell (non-voting), School of these proceedings should contact the P & Z Recording
Board Representative Secretary at (352) 629-8404 at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting.
Staff
APPEALS
Jeff Shrum, AICP
Director
Growth Management Department Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting
will need a record of the proceedings and for this purpose may
Aubrey Hale need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
Planning Director
made that includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
Growth Management Department
appeal is made.
Gabriela Solano
Committee Secretary This meeting and past meetings may be viewed by selecting it
https://www.ocalafl.gov/meetings.
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda - Final February 12, 2024
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 Gazette on January 26, 2024.
a. Ocala Gazette
Attachments: Ocala Gazette Proof.pdf
3. Public Comments
4. Consideration of the Minutes
a. Minutes for the January 8, 2024 Meeting
Attachments: 1-8-24 Minutes.pdf
5. Subdivisions
a. Approve SUB23-45409 Winding Oaks Residential PH 2 Conceptual
Subdivision Plan
Presentation by Karen Cupp
City Council Tentative Schedule: Upon recommendation of approval or denial by the P
& Z Commission, this item will be presented to City Council at the Tuesday, March 5,
2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: Memo.pdf
Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf
Survey.pdf
b. Approve SUB23-45319 Winding Oaks Residential PH 4 Conceptual
Subdivision Plan
Presentation by Karen Cupp
City Council Tentative Schedule: Upon recommendation of approval or denial by the P
& Z Commission, this item will be presented to City Council at the Tuesday, March 5,
2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: Memo.pdf
Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf
Survey.pdf
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c. Approve SUB21-44574 Skylark Crossing Conceptual Subdivision
Plan
Presentation by Karen Cupp
City Council Tentative Schedule: Upon recommendation of approval or denial by the P
& Z Commission, this item will be presented to City Council at the Tuesday, March 5,
2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: Memo.pdf
Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf
Survey-Alta.pdf
Survey-Topo.pdf
d. Approve SUB23-45265 Circle Fore II at SW 48th Ave Conceptual
Subdivision Plan
Presentation by Karen Cupp
City Council Tentative Schedule: Upon recommendation of approval or denial by the P
& Z Commission, this item will be presented to City Council at the Tuesday, February
20, 2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: Memo.pdf
Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf
Survey.pdf
6. Annexation / Land Use / Zoning
a. M A F Ocala, Inc / ANX23-45495
Petitioner: M A F Ocala, Inc
Planner: Divya Govindaraju
dgovindaraju@ocalafl.gov 352-629-8305
A request to annex into the City, property located in the 6000 block of SW 38th Street
(Parcel 23820-011-00, 23820-012-00, 23820-012-01, 23820-012-02, 23820-012-03);
approximately 19.4 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, March 5, 2024, City Council meeting and second and final hearing at the
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: ANX23-45495 Memo M A F Ocala, Inc
ANX23-45495 Staff Report M A F Ocala, Inc
ANX23-45495 Case Map M A F Ocala, Inc
ANX23-45495 Aerial Map M A F Ocala, Inc
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b. M A F Ocala, Inc / LUC23-45497
Petitioner: M A F Ocala, Inc
Planner: Divya Govindaraju 352-629-8305
dgovindaraju@ocalafl.gov
A request to change the Future Land Use designation from Commerce District (County)
to Low Intensity (City), for property located in the 6000 block of SW 38th Street (Parcel
23820-011-00, 23820-012-00, 23820-012-01, 23820-012-02, 23820-012-03);
approximately 19.4 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, March 5, 2024, City Council meeting and second and final hearing at the
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: LUC23-45497 Memo M A F Ocala Inc.
LUC23-45497 Staff Report M A F Ocala Inc.
LUC23-45497 Case Map M A F Ocala Inc.
LUC23-45497 Aerial Map M A F Ocala Inc.
c. M A F Ocala, Inc / ZON23-45498
Petitioner: M A F Ocala, Inc.
Planner: Divya Govindaraju 352-629-8305
dgovindaraju@ocalafl.gov
A request to rezone from B-5, Heavy Business (County), to M-2, Medium Industrial
(City), for property located in the 6000 block of SW 38th Street (Parcel 23820-011-00,
23820-012-00, 23820-012-01, 23820-012-02, 23820-012-03); approximately 19.4 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, March 5, 2024, City Council meeting and second and final hearing at the
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 City Council meeting.
Attachments: ZON23-45498 Memo M A F Ocala Inc.
ZON23-45498 Staff Report M F A Ocala, Inc
ZON23-45498 Case Map M F A Ocala, Inc
ZON23-45498 Aerial Map M F A Ocala, Inc
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d. Marion County / LUC24-45525
Petitioner: Marion County
Planner: Endira Madraveren 352-629-8440
emadraveren@ocalafl.gov
A request to change the Future Land Use designation from Low Intensity to Public for
property located at 2800 SE Maricamp Rd (Parcel 29509-000-15); approximately 16.27
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, March, 5, 2024, City Council meeting and second and final hearing at the
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: LUC23-45525 Memo
LUC24-45525 Staff Report
LUC24-45525 Case Map Marion County
LUC24-45525 Aerial Map Marion County
e. Marion County / ZON24-45526
Petitioner: Marion County
Planner: Endira Madraveren 352-629-8440
emadraveren@ocalafl.gov
A request to rezone from Inst, Institutional, and B-2, Community Business, to GU,
Governmental Use, for property located at 2800 SE Maricamp Rd (Parcel
29509-000-15); approximately 16.27 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, March 5, 2024, City Council meeting and second and final hearing at the
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: ZON24-45526 Memo Marion County
ZON24-45526 Staff Report Marion County
ZON24-45526 Case Map Marion County
ZON24-45526 Aerial Map Marion County
7. Plat Vacation
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a. CDP Ocala VA, LLC / PLV23-45481
Petitioner: CDP Ocala VA, LLC
Agent: Austin Dailey. Esq. and Fred Roberts Jr, Klein & Klein, LLC
Planner: Breah Miller 352-629-8341
bmiller@ocalafl.gov
A request to vacate a 10-foot utility easement lying along the boundary between
Lots 16 and 17, and the parallel access and drainage easement running parallel to
and connecting to SW 46th Court and the northerly boundary of Lots 16 and 17,
as shown on the Plat of Heath Brook North B-2, as recorded in Plat Book 9,
Pages 149-152 (Parcel 23874-000-16 and 23874-000-17); approximately 0.33
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 a public hearing at the
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: Memo
PLV Staff Report
Objection Responses
Objection Responses-
PLV23-45481 Case Map CDP Ocala VA
PLV23-45481 Aerial Map CDP Ocala VA
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b. CDP Ocala VA, LLC / PLV24-45524
Petitioner: CDP Ocala VA, LLC
Agent: Austin Dailey, Esq and Fred N. Roberts Jr, Esq, Klein & Klein
Planner: Breah Miller 352-629-8341
bmiller@ocalafl.gov
A request to vacate a 25-foot drainage and utility easement running along the
southerly boundary of Lots 16 and 17, as shown on the Plat of Heath Brook
North B-2, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Pages 149-152 (Parcel 23874-000-16 and
23874-000-17); approximately 0.16 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 a public hearing at the
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, City Council meeting.
Attachments: Memo
Staff Report
Objection Responses
Objection Responses-
PLV24-45524 Aerial Map CDP Ocala VA
PLV24-45524 Case Map CDP Ocala VA
8. Staff Comments
a. Update on Vision 2050
9. Board Comments
10. Next meeting: March 11, 2024.
11. Adjournment
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