SUBJECT:
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230110ZP - Baldwin Angus Ranch, Inc. - Joy Baldwin Papy. Zoning Change from 32.83 Acre Portion of 464.48 Acres of General Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a Proposed Travel Center with Fuel Stations, Retail Sales (Indoor and Outdoor), and Food and Beverage Services (Ocala Travel Center). Location: 2990 NW 53rd Street, Ocala.
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Tracy Straub, P.E., Assistant County Administrator |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Buc-ee’s Ocala, LLC., on behalf of the landowner, Baldwin Angus Ranch, Inc., has filed an application to rezone a 32.83+ acre irregularly shaped site located directly east of I-75 and 1.75 miles south of W. Hwy 326 from General Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a Master Plan. The PUD Master Plan proposes:
• 80,000 square foot travel center/building accommodating retail sales (indoor & outdoor) with food and beverage services;
• Three fuel canopies totaling 120 vehicle fueling stations (VFS);
• 750 regular parking spaces with 28 electric vehicle (EV) parking spaces, 21 handicapped parking spaces, 11 recreation vehicle/bus parking spaces, eight (8) Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) positions;
• Loading areas; and
• Associated signage including a 125’ tall pole sign.
This is not a commercial truck stop as trucks are not allowed. The subject property is situated within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and is located within both the Primary and Secondary Springs Protection Overlay zones.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Both Staff and the P&Z Commission recommend approval with development conditions (ON CONSENT).
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