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Meeting Name: Development Review Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/3/2026 9:00 AM Action Summary status: Draft  
Meeting location: Office of the County Engineer
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     MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ADVISED THAT THIS MEETING / HEARING IS A PUBLIC PROCEEDING, AND THE CLERK TO THE BOARD IS MAKING AN AUDIO RECORDING OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND ALL STATEMENTS MADE DURING THE PROCEEDINGS, WHICH RECORDING WILL BE A PUBLIC RECORD, SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE PUBLIC RECORDS LAW OF FLORIDA. BE AWARE, HOWEVER, THAT THE AUDIO RECORDING MAY NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR A VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT OF THE PROCEEDINGS, DESCRIBED IN THE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING, IN THE EVENT YOU DESIRE TO APPEAL ANY DECISION ADOPTED IN THIS PROCEEDING.   Not available
   1. ROLL CALL   Not available
   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   Not available
   3. ADOPT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:   Not available
2026-23881 13.1.MinutesJuly 27, 2026   Not available
   4. PUBLIC COMMENT   Not available
   5. CONSENT AGENDA: STAFF HAS REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDS APPROVAL   Not available
2026-23882 15.1.ConsentSandy Clay Residential--Master Plan Parcel #37896-000-01 #MasterPlan-000338-2026 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC This item was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/26.   Not available
   6. SCHEDULED ITEMS:   Not available
2026-23884 16.1.New Business441 Modular Home Dealership - Major Site Plan - 000672 - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 36943-000-00 # WaiverPIR-001045-2026 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC This item was tabled at the 7/20/26 DRC Meeting for two weeks. A motion to un-table will be needed. The applicant will be requesting a continuation of the waiver request. LDC 6.8.6.K.(3) - Buffers CODE states K. (3) C-Type buffer shall consist of a 15-foot wide landscape strip without a buffer wall. The buffer shall contain at least two shade trees and three accent/ornamental trees for every 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof. Shrubs and groundcovers, excluding turfgrass, shall comprise at least 50 percent of the required buffer and form a layered landscape screen with a minimum height of three feet achieved within one year. APPLICANT North and East sides of subject parcel are against heavily wooded ROW (County ROW to North and Railroad to East). Requesting waiver to C-Type buffer requirement for shrubs and groundcovers at north and east buffers.   Not available
2026-23886 16.2.New BusinessFawn Lake Estates PUD - Preliminary Plat - 001036 - Waiver Request to Preliminary Plat in Review Parcel #: 9027-0000-02 #WaiverPIR-001121-2026 Tillman & Associates LDC 6.12.9(K) Subdivision roads and related infrastructure CODE states Centerline radii shall be designed to accommodate the minimum design speed of 30 mph for subdivision local and minor local roads, 40 mph for major local and collector roads, and 45 mph for arterial roads in accordance with FDOT and AASHTO Standards. APPLICANT requests a waiver for the roadway centerline curves less than 275 feet centerline radii (30 mph Designed Speed) will be posted with the appropriate signage per MUTCD. Waivers are being applied for the curves less than 275 feet (30 mph Designed Speed).   Not available
2026-23887 16.3.New BusinessSunset Hills Phase 4 - Improvement Plan - 31420 - Waiver Request to Improvement Plan in Review Parcel #: 4820-0000003 # WaiverPIR-001130-2026 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC LDC 6.12.9 - Subdivision roads CODE states A. In residential subdivisions, the road system shall be designed to serve the needs of the neighborhood and to discourage use by truck traffic and through traffic and still provide access to adjacent neighborhoods for emergency services. The use of neighborhood traffic calming devices such as traffic circles, cul-de-sac, etc. are encouraged in residential areas. B. Major local roads shall be identified on plans. C. All roads and related infrastructure within the proposed subdivision shall be designed, constructed, and paved to County specifications provided herein. D. The developer shall be required to design, construct, and pave to County specifications, one road from the subdivision to the nearest paved, public roadway with legal access, if such a road does not already exist. E. Roads and stormwater facilities within a subdivision shall be dedicated a   Not available
2026-23892 16.4.New BusinessCalesa Township - The Nest - Major Site Plan - 000956 - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 3546-0016002 # WaiverPIR-001132-2026 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC 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 a waiver to provide a survey more than one year old. This application is a revision to a previously approved Major Site Plan that is currently under construction. All revisions are internal to the site and within the previously approved project boundary. Staff supports the waiver.   Not available
2026-23894 16.5.New BusinessNewton Recycling Center - Agricultural Lot-Split - 001039 - Waiver Request to County MSBU Parcel #: 12844-000-01 #WaiverPIR-001040-2026 Kimley-Horn and Associates This item is being brought back for reconsideration. A motion to reconsider will be needed. LDC 2.16.1.B(8)(g) Division of Land - Applicability CODE states A County MSBU shall be established for the maintenance of the improvements created by this division prior to final approval and recordation. A waiver to this provision may only be granted by the Board upon review and recommendation by the DRC. APPLICANT requests waiver to the County MSBU requirement. The proposed driveway easement is 60' x 40' in size and will require minimal intervention by landowners to maintain.   Not available
2026-23895 16.6.New BusinessChampion Homes - Major Site Plan - 000610 - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 36943-001-00 # WaiverPIR-001103-2026 Clymer Farney Barley, Inc. LDC 6.13.6.A(3)(c) - Stormwater quality criteria CODE states Dry retention systems that have a depth of six feet or less, measured from top of bank to pond bottom, with side slopes that are no steeper than 4:1 and sodded bottoms; APPLICANT requests a waiver because proposed pond is 4.5 feet deep, which requires sodded pond bottom per LDC. Request is to not have to sod pond bottom since we meet SJRWMD water quality criteria (new Statewide Stormwater Rule) and hold back-to-back 100yr/24hr FDOT storm events without discharging.   Not available
2026-23898 16.7.New BusinessConnect Church - Major Site Plan - 000452 - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 4715-224-006 # WaiverPIR-001115-2026 Wood Engineering, LLC LDC 6.12.12(D) - Sidewalks CODE states At the discretion of the Development Review Committee, in lieu of construction along external streets, the developer may pay a sidewalk fee to the County in an amount necessary to complete construction. This amount shall be determined by the project engineer and approved by the County with payment required prior to final plan approval. The County may use these funds toward the construction of sidewalks throughout the County based on priorities established by the Board. APPLICANT requests to pay fee in-lieu of sidewalk construction.   Not available
2026-23900 16.8.New BusinessTarget of Ocala - Major Site Plan - 33553 - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 35300-000-16 #WaiverPIR-001106-2026 Upham, Inc. LDC 8.6.6.L(1)(c) Buffers CODE states Buffer walls, buffer fences, and berms (c)Be situated so that the wall or fence components are within the buffer limits and any required landscaping shall be installed on the public view side of the wall. APPLICANT requests to place the approved 6-foot PVC fence (previously approved via PIR-000794-2026) near property boundary at the outermost width of the buffer and install required plantings inside the fence per Exhibit 1. The fence at its nearest location to public right-of-way is approximately 280 feet.   Not available
2026-23901 16.9.New BusinessGolf Central Waiver - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan Parcel #: 3292-000-022 # WaiverSTA-001051-2026 Affordable Building Products of FL., LLC This item was tabled for one week at the 7/27/26 DRC Meeting. A motion to un-table will be needed. LDC 2.21.1.A(1) - Applicability CODE states A Major Site Plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Building Permit or prior to the construction of site improvements when proposed improvements exceed any of the following thresholds:(1) Collectively, all existing and proposed impervious ground coverage equals or exceeds the lesser of 35 percent of the gross site area or 9,000 square feet; APPLICANT - Project: Permit Nos. BLDC-2026-01571 & BLDC-2026-01572. The applicant respectfully requests that Marion County grant a waiver from the Major Site Plan review requirement for the above-referenced permits. The proposed improvements consist of a 25' x 164' x 12.5' freestanding open lean-to and a 40' x 72' x 10' open canopy to serve the existing golf course. Both structures are open-air shade structures and d   Not available
2026-23902 16.10.New BusinessOcala Highlands Estates - Final Plat - 000834 - Waiver to Final Plat in Review Parcel #: 1471-024-003 # WaiverPIR-001114-2026 Majestic Homes FL LDC 6.8.6.K(5) - Buffering (Landscape requirements 2.12.24) CODE states E-Type buffer shall consist of a five-foot wide landscape strip without a buffer wall. The buffer shall contain at least four shade trees for every 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof. Shrubs shall be planted in a double-staggered row and be capable of reaching a maintained height of six feet within three years. Groundcovers and/or turfgrass shall not be used in this buffer. APPLICANT - The applicant is seeking a waiver from the 5-foot E type buffer requirement. Because this project is a small scale replat and located within an established subdivision, enforcing the buffer would be inconsistent with the existing character and layout of neighboring properties. However, to maintain harmony with the surrounding parcels, healthy shade trees and existing vegetation will be preserved wherever practical.   Not available
2026-23903 16.11.New BusinessSt. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church - Major Site Plan - Plan Extension Request Parcel #: 47667-001-00 #31592 Riddle Newman Engineering On July 23, 2026, Applicant requested a one-year extension for this Major Site Plan. The request is to extend one year from the current expiration date of October 21, 2026. The new expiration date would be October 21, 2027. There have been no previous extensions granted.   Not available
2026-23904 16.12.New BusinessIndustrial 35 Unit 1 - Plat Vacation Parcel #: 37490-000-00 #PlatVacate-001063-2026 Klein & Klein, LLC The applicant is requesting partial plat vacation of Plat of Industrial 35 Unit 1 to vacate those areas more particularly described as Drainage Easement “B” as described on Sheet 1 of the Plat and depicted on Sheet 2 of the Plat and Drainage Retention Area and Drainage Easement “A” as depicted on Sheet 2 of the Plat. Replacement easement to be provided by separate instrument.   Not available
2026-23905 16.13.New BusinessBeltway Business Center Phase 1 - Plat Vacation Parcel #: 37490-000-00 #PlatVacate-001064-2026 Klein & Klein, LLC The applicant is requesting partial plat vacation of Beltway Business Center Phase 1 vacate those areas more particularly described as Drainage Easement “A” as described on Sheet 1 of the Plat and depicted on Sheet 2 of the Plat and Drainage Retention Area and Drainage Easement “B” as depicted on Sheet 2. Replacement easement to be provided by separate instrument.   Not available
   7. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ITEMS:   Not available
   8. DISCUSSION ITEMS:   Not available
2026-23906 18.1.Discussion ItemPlanning & Zoning Commission Items for July 27, 2026 Marion County Growth Services Department    Not available
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   10. ADJOURN:   Not available