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Farm Credit Building Addition - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan in Review
5075 NW Blitchton Rd Ocala
Project #2023080063 #31389 Parcel #21585-001-00
Davis Dinkins Engineering
This item is under the authority of the of the County Engineer. A deviation request is under review.
LDC 6.11.4.B(2) - Cross Access
CODE states Cross access shall be provided and constructed for all commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential development on arterial and collector roads unless it is determined by the County Engineer to not be practical or reasonable due to adjacent features, specific type of development, or the potential development of the adjacent property.
APPLICANT states the site to the east is developed and does not provide cross access and the site to the west is proposed self-storage with drainage proposed on the SE portion preventing connection.
These items were tabled on 8/5/24, applicant was not in attendance. Applicant requests to be heard.
LDC 2.12.8. - Current boundary and topographic survey
CODE states Current boundary and topographic survey (one-foot contour intervals extending 100 feet beyond the project boundary) based upon accepted vertical datum. Surveys will be less than 12 months old and accurately reflect current site conditions, meeting standards set forth in Ch. 5J-17 FAC. Alternate topographic data may be accepted if pre-approved by the Marion County Land Surveyor.
APPLICANT requests waiver as no significant changes have been made since field work was completed for survey in late 2022.
LDC 6.8.6.D - Buffers
CODE states Buffers may consist of landscaping, buffer walls, fencing, berms, or combinations thereof which work cohesively to achieve the intent of buffering.
APPLICANT requests waiver to utilize existing vegetation on northern boundary as existing new is requested.
LDC 6.12.12.A, B, & C - Sidewalks
CODE states A. Sidewalks shall be provided in the Urban Area, Rural Activity Centers, and Specialized Commerce Districts along arterial, collector, and major local streets where these streets adjoin the project and minimally along one side of the internal streets. Sidewalks shall be constructed with all-weather surfaces and shall meet Americans with Disabilities Act, Florida Building Code, and FDOT Design Standards. B. Sidewalks outside the right-of-way and independent of the street system are encouraged as an alternative to sidewalks parallel to a roadway, provided equivalent pedestrian needs are met. C. The sidewalk system shall provide connectivity between existing and proposed developments.
APPLICANT states US 27 is an FDOT section without sidewalks in this location and this was discussed with staff during conceptual review.
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