Planning & Zoning Commission

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 Planning & Zoning Commission www.ocalafl.gov Minutes Monday, September 9, 2024 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum Present Jamie Boudreau, Daniel London, Chairperson Kevin Lopez, Buck Martin, and Allison Campbell Absent Jeanne Herzig-Arena Excused Justin MacDonald 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 August 23, 2024. a. Attachments: 9.9.24 Proof 3. Approval of Minutes a. Attachments: August 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes.pdf RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Daniel London SECONDER: Buck Martin AYE: Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin ABSENT: Herzig-Arena EXCUSED: MacDonald 4. Subdivision a. Approve SUB24-45629 Maricamp Marketplace Conceptual Subdivision Attachments: Memo.pdf Conceptual Subdivision Plan.pdf Survey and Tree Location.pdf Page 1 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 2024 Development Coordinator Karen Cupp displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for SUB24-45629. John Herbert, American Civil Engineering, 2077 N. Moss Rd. #211, Winter Springs, FL said he was available to answer questions. There was no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. Motion to approve SUB24-45629, Maricamp Marketplace Conceptual Subdivision. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Kevin Lopez SECONDER: Daniel London AYE: Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin ABSENT: Herzig-Arena EXCUSED: MacDonald b. Approve SUB24-45665 Winding Oaks Commercial Phase 1 Revision Conceptual Subdivision Attachments: Memo.pdf Conceptual 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 for SUB24-45665. Stewart Hill, Kimley Horn and Associates, 1700 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL, said he agreed with staff's recommendations and he was available to answer questions. There was no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. Motion to approve SUB24-45665, Winding Oaks Commercial Phase I Revision Conceptual Subdivision. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Daniel London SECONDER: Buck Martin AYE: Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin ABSENT: Herzig-Arena EXCUSED: MacDonald 5. Annexation / Land Use / Rezoning a. Marion County Well Site / ANX24-45776 Page 2 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 2024 Attachments: ANX24-45776 Memo & Ordinance ANX24-45776 Staff Report ANX24-45776 Case Map ANX24-45776 Aerial Map Marion County Well Site County Authorization Senior Planner Emily Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for ANX24-45776. Mr. Lopez asked if the annexation request was to avoid the enclave. Ms. Johnson replied yes, it will avoid issues later. Motion approve ANX24-45776. for annexation of an existing well site owned and operated by Marion County on parcel # 21509-001-00. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Daniel London SECONDER: Kevin Lopez AYE: Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin ABSENT: Herzig-Arena EXCUSED: MacDonald b. Marion County Well Site / LUC24-45777 Attachments: LUC24-45777 Memo & Ordinance LUC24-45777 Staff Report LUC24-45777 Case Map LUC24-45777 Aerial Map County Authorization Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for LUC24-45777. Motion to approve LUC24-45777, a request to change the Future Land Use designation from Commercial (County) to Public (City), for property located at 2951 NW 47th Avenue, Parcel #21509-001-00, approximately 0.05 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Kevin Lopez SECONDER: Daniel London AYE: Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin ABSENT: Herzig-Arena EXCUSED: MacDonald c. Marion County Well Site / ZON24-45778 Page 3 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 2024 Attachments: ZON24-45778 Memo & Ordinance ZON24-45778 Staff Report ZON24-45778 Case Map ZON24-45778 Aerial Map County Authorization Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for ZON24-45778. Motion to approve ZON24-45778, a request to rezone PUD, Planned Unit Development (County) to G-U, Government Use (City), for property located at 2951 NW 47th Avenue, Parcel # 21509-001-00, approximately 0.05 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Daniel London SECONDER: Kevin Lopez AYE: Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin ABSENT: Herzig-Arena EXCUSED: MacDonald d. The Board of Trustees of the FL Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church / ZON24-45752 Attachments: ZON24-45752 Memo & Ordinance ZON24-45752 Staff Report ZON24-45752 Case Map ZON24-45752 Aerial Map Ms. Johnson displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for ZON24-45752 Ms. Boudreau asked how the zoning change affect the surrounding community. Ms. Johnson replied there is no location or distance criteria for this type of use. Mark Imes, 3109 SE 24th Terrace, Ocala, FL, said the goal is to have a Women's Transitional facility similar to the Open Arms Village facility for men. The men's facility requires an application to be filled out. The applicants must remain sober, a background check is completed and the average stay is about four months. The men take care of the campus and must have a job. Mental health and substance abuse counseling with case management is completed. Jennifer Walker, 1141 SW 37th Place Road, Ocala, FL, said she was supportive of the organization, but not the location because of the schools within two miles. A practical solution would be a change of location to an area that would not create a significant potential risk to children. Saint John Lutheran School Principal James Knoapfel, 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL, said he is concerned about the location of the facility and the potential impact Page 4 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 2024 on the school community. Kent Guinn, 320 NW 3rd Avenue, Ocala, FL, said he helped establish the Open Arms Village Organization years ago and they are not criminals. There have been zero calls to the police. He supports the rezoning request for the women's transitional facility. Sharon Ray, 720 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, FL, said she has a child that attends a school nearby. She is concerned about the safety of the children. She understands that the people living there will have a background check, but was concerned that their associates would be allowed in the facility. Connor Tuck, 402 S. Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL, said he opposes the zoning change because of the multiple schools in the heart of the area and he is worried about the future. Leslie Roberson, 815 SE 21st Place, Ocala, FL, said it sounds like a great idea, but it can open a can of worms, she does not want the facility around children. Pastor Jill Beck from Compassion United Methodist Church, 1712 SW Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL. said they work with the Marion County School Board to connect families to resources. The case manager is good about seeing who is a good fit for the program. Ms. Beck asked the Board to approve the women's facility. Desi Leibfried, 3419 SE 3rd Street, Ocala, FL, said she has a child that goes to a nearby school, and the area is not ideal for the facility. Kevin Fererro, 3000 SE 38th Street, Ocala, FL, said his concern is that sometimes the residents may have a bad day or a mistake happens, which opens up an opportunity for something bad to happen that could potentially impact the children. Jean Imes, 3109 SE 24th Terrace, Ocala, FL, said she has been a volunteer for Open Arms Village for ten years. She said these men are not dangerous, they are people who are just rebuilding their lives. The proposed facility will have women that will be rebuilding their lives and moving forward to be reunited with their children. Craig Richardson, 2164 SE 7th Terrace, Ocala, FL, said everyone wants to help people and he sees organizations change all the time. He said rezoning is a permanent thing and this is not a good location for the facility. Jacob Rose, 4025 SE 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, said it was a great idea, but he does not think the location is appropriate because of the schools and the residential neighborhoods. Mr. Imes responded that he wants everyone to be in a safe environment and understands the concerns. Screenings and background checks are critical and they have been doing it for 10 years. Mr. Lopez asked for the current land use for Open Arms Village. Ms. Johnson responded B-4 General Business and R-3 Multi-family Residential with a low intensity future land Page 5 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 2024 use. Ms. Campbell said the location has been established church since 1964 and the United Methodist Church is still interested in using it for ministry and they could be using that corner for something else. She said she was familiar with the work in Open Arms Village and they have schools in the surrounding area and there has never been an issue. Mr. London asked if they were going to need residential zoning. Ms. Johnson replied it was not considered a residential use classification and falls under health care use. Planning Director, Aubrey Hale said the transitional recovery facility is not a permitted use by right in a residential district, but it might be possible to obtain a special exception with an R-3 rezoning, but an additional hearing would be required. Motion to approve ZON24-45752, to rezone from INST, Institutional, to B-2A, Limited Community Business, for property located at 1712 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Parcel #2920-010-008, approximately 4.63 acres. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Kevin Lopez SECONDER: Buck Martin AYE: Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin ABSENT: Herzig-Arena EXCUSED: MacDonald e. Felicia Brooks / ZON24-45799 Attachments: ZON24- 45799 Memo and Ordinance draft ZON24-45799 Staff Report ZON24-45799 Case Map ZON24-45799 Aerial Map Chief Planning Official Endira Madraveren displayed maps and various photos of the property and adjacent properties while providing staff comments and the findings of fact for ZON24-45799. Mr. Lopez said he is not seeing the map in the packet. Ms. Madraveren replied that the one on the screen is the correct map. Motion to approve ZON24-45799, a request to rezone from M-1, Light Industrial, to M-2 Medium Industrial, for a portion of the property located in the 2600 Block of NE 36th Avenue, Parcel # 24241-010-00, approximately 8.85 acres. Andy Kesselring, 1920 SE 8th Street, Ocala, FL, said he wanted clarification on the City Council dates. Ms. Madraveren responded that the first hearing is on October 1st and the second hearing is on October 15th. Page 6 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 2024 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Kevin Lopez SECONDER: Daniel London AYE: Boudreau, London, Chairperson Lopez, and Martin ABSENT: Herzig-Arena EXCUSED: MacDonald 5. Public Comment None. 6. Staff Comment None. 7. Board Comment Mr. Lopez said he appreciated Ms. Campbell's input. Ms. Campbell replied she was familiar with Open Arms Village since they opened, but understands the concerns for the children from a school board perspective. 8. Next meeting: October 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm. Page 7 of 7