SUBJECT:
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250207ZC - Thomas R. Moore, Zoning Change from General Agriculture (A-1) to Rural Activity Center (RAC), ±18.72 Acre Portion of a 23.62 Acre Parcel, Parcel Account Number 13002-000-00, Site Address 6853 W HWY 326, Ocala, FL
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Kenneth Weyrauch, Deputy Director
Growth Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Tillman and Associates Engineering, LLC on behalf of the owner Thomas R. Moore filed a rezoning application to change a ±18.72-acre portion of an overall ±23.62-acre parcel from General Agriculture (A-1) to Rural Activity Center (RAC). The subject parcel is located on 6853 W HWY 326, Ocala, FL. The intent is to have a Landscape Contractor’s Yard, Farm Building Sales/Service/Storage, Plant Nursery, and Residence. The proposed use will include a small building to sell accessory items and parts for products sold. The subject property is situated inside the Farmland Preservation Area and is located within the Secondary Spring’s Protection Overlay Zone (S-SPOZ). A concurrent Small-Scale Land Use Map Amendment application (25-S04) is requesting to change Land Use designation from Rural Land (RL) to Rural Activity Center (RAC).
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Staff recommends denial. Planning and Zoning recommends denial.
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