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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Development Review Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/20/2026 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
2026-23704 13.1.MinutesJuly 13, 2026   Not available
   4. PUBLIC COMMENT   Not available
   5. CONSENT AGENDA: STAFF HAS REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDS APPROVAL   Not available
2026-23705 15.1.ConsentCalesa Township Chestnut Grove Phase 1 - Final Plat Parcel #: 35300-000-14 #33079 JCH Consulting Group, Inc.   Not available
2026-23706 15.2.ConsentCalesa Equine Amenity - Major Site Plan Parcel #: 35300-000-45 # MajorSite-000106-2025 Kimley-Horn and Associates   Not available
   6. SCHEDULED ITEMS:   Not available
2026-23707 16.1.New BusinessNewton Recycling Center - Agricultural Lot-Split - 001039 - Waiver Request to County MSBU Parcel #: 12844-000-01 #WaiverPIR-001040-2026 Kimley-Horn and Associates 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 feet x 40 feet in size and will require minimal intervention by landowners to maintain.   Not available
2026-23708 16.2.New BusinessMartel Paved Training Course - Major Site Plan 30313 - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 23306-001-00 #WaiverPIR-001058-2026 Kimley-Horn and Associates 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 to use the previously approved survey from 2023 for the design and permitting of this project. This underlying major site plan was recently constructed and closed out in March 2026.   Not available
2026-23709 16.3.New BusinessHome2Suites Headsprings Hotel - Major Site Plan - Plan Revisions Parcel #: 24141-000-00 #32134 Davis Dinkins Engineering This item is not on the Consent agenda due to a conditional approval placed by Staff.   Not available
2026-23710 16.4.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 LDC 6.11.5. - Driveway access CODE states (1) The minimum allowed distance between a commercial driveway and the nearest intersecting driveway shall be 660 feet for a roadway speed limit over 45 mph based on Table 6.11-2. APPLICANT The driveway does not meet spacing requirements. Applicant has documentation from FDOT noting they are willing to issue a permit for the driveway in the location as proposed and requests a waiver to this section of code for driveway spacing. LDC 6.12.12.A, D - 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... D. ...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   Not available
2026-23711 16.5.New BusinessMajesty Corner LLC - Waiver Request to Buffers Parcel #: 39122-008-00 # WaiverSTA-001018-2026 Aldana Contracting, LLC LDC 6.8.6.L(1) Buffers CODE states (1) Where buffer walls are required by this article, a combination of buffer walls and berms may be used to meet the intent of buffering. Buffer fences may be used as a substitute for buffer walls with approval of the DRC. The buffer walls, buffer fences, and berms shall: (a) Not be constructed or installed in a manner which creates a threat to public safety or interferes with vehicular circulation; (b) Be designed to be compatible with existing and proposed site architecture and the character of the surrounding and adjacent settings including the style and selection of materials; and (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 - Section 6.8.6 (L)(1) of the Marion County Land Development Code defines a buffer wall and recognizes that a fence may serve as a substitute for a buffer wall. Consis   Not available
2026-23712 16.6.New BusinessMidway Oaks (fka Midway Terrace) Major Site Plan 32788 - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 9007-0101-32 #WaiverPIR-001059-2026 Mastroserio Engineering, Inc. LDC 2.12.8 - Topographical Contours 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 to utilize existing contours and lidar. A site inspection was conducted to check existing conditions on and around the site. Nothing was found that contradicts the contours and lidar that was already obtained. LDC 6.8.6.K(3) - Buffers CODE states 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   Not available
2026-23713 16.7.New BusinessChurch of the Risen Savior - Minor Site Plan - 32922 - Waiver Request to Minor Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 8002-0244-03 #WaiverPIR-001068-2026 Abshier Engineering LDC Division 8, 6.8.2 Landscape plan requirements CODE states A landscape plan which indicates the following is required for all development except for individual single-family homes and duplexes: All existing landscaping, indigenous open space, and natural features; B. Locations of existing protected trees, labeled and with sizes provided, groups of trees, landscaping and other vegetation to be preserved; C. Vegetation and tree protection barricades; D. All replacement trees as required per Section 6.7.8; E. All proposed landscape areas, labeled and with sizes provided; F. Construction details as applicable, including but not limited to: (1) Tree protection; (2) Tree, palm, and shrub installation; (3) Details for specialized installations; (4) Elevation drawings of walls proposed for buffers and/or screening; and (5) Cross section of proposed walls/berms/combination for buffers. G. Plant schedule: (1) A key mat   Not available
   7. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ITEMS:   Not available
   8. DISCUSSION ITEMS:   Not available
2026-23714 18.1.Discussion ItemReview of Planning & Zoning Case Items for June 27, 2026 Marion County Growth Services Department   Not available
   9. OTHER ITEMS:   Not available
   10. ADJOURN:   Not available