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Meeting Name: Development Review Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2025 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
2025-19793 13.1.MinutesJuly 7 2025   Not available
   4. PUBLIC COMMENT   Not available
   5. CONSENT AGENDA: STAFF HAS REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDS APPROVAL   Not available
2025-19794 15.1.ConsentCorta - Ocala West - Parcels 24 and 25 - Preliminary Plat Project #2024020037 #31849 CHW, an NV5 Company   Not available
2025-19795 15.2.ConsentCorta Commons - Ocala West - Preliminary Plat Project #2024020064 #31766 Parcel #3501-200-018, 3501-200-019, 3501-200-020, 3501-200-021, 3501-200-022, 3501-200-023, 3501-200-034, 3501-200-035, 3501-200-036, 3501-200-037, 3501-200-038, 3501-200-039, 3501-200-040, 3501-400-003, & 3501-400-004 MJ Stokes Consulting   Not available
2025-19796 15.3.ConsentMcGinley Phase 1 Amenity - Major Site Plan Project #2024100023 #32093 Tillman & Associates Engineering   Not available
   6. SCHEDULED ITEMS:   Not available
2025-19797 16.1.New BusinessHeadsprings, LLC - Waiver Request to a Major Site Plan 5495 NE 25TH ST Ocala Project #2022070125 #32134 Parcel #24141-000-00 Davis Dinkins Engineering, P.A. 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 request - The topography is shown to the center line of the adjacent streets on the east and south, and approximately 100 feet off site to the north and west and is sufficient for design and construction. The survey was completed in 2022 with the property transaction and no development has occurred. A replat is in process which will include an updated boundary certification so a waiver of the 12-month requirement is requested. LDC 6.13.8B(7) Minimum Pipe Size CO   Not available
2025-19798 16.2.New BusinessFarm Credit Building Addition - Waiver Request to a Previously Approved Major Site Plan Project #2023080063 #31389 Davis Dinkins Engineering Fee in lieu of will be based on DRC’s decision. LDC 6.12.12. A, B, C 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 Requesting a fee in lieu of for a small portion on the west and eastern property lines to allow for future design flexibility and extension at the time addi   Not available
2025-19799 16.3.New BusinessEmerald Village - Final Plat 96 Cypress Rd Ocala Project #2024080015 #32614 Parcel #9029-0723-00 JCH Consulting Group, Inc. This item was tabled by DRC on 6/30/25. LDC 2.18.1. - Applicability. CODE states Improvement Plans shall be submitted for construction, including but not limited to public or private roads, road modifications, traffic signal installations/modifications, offsite road improvements, and other offsite linear type construction such as utility and stormwater installations. All public or private road improvements shall comply with this Code. Offsite improvements and traffic signal installations/modifications shall be submitted as a separate application. APPLICANT requests a waiver for an Improvement Plan for Emerald Village AR 32614.   Not available
2025-19800 16.4.New BusinessGreen Turf Acres Replat 3564-037-001 & 03564-037-002 - Waiver Request to Final Plat Project #2025050070 #32897 Parcel #3564-037-002 JCH Consulting Group, Inc. This item was denied by DRC on 6/30/25. The applicant is requesting to be reheard. LDC Sec. 2.17.1. - Applicability CODE states Preliminary Plats shall be submitted for each development where platting is required in this Code or by Florida Statute. APPLICANT requests for a waiver for a preliminary plat for Green Turf Acres Replat.   Not available
2025-19801 16.5.New BusinessDunnellon Plaza - Waiver Request to a Major Site Plan in Review Project #2023120015 #30925 Parcel #32909-011-01 Harris Civil Engineers, LLC LDC 6.13.8B(7) - Minimum Pipe Size CODE states Stormwater conveyance pipes and cross culverts shall be a minimum of 18 inches diameter or equivalent. Driveway culverts shall be a minimum of 15 inches diameter or equivalent for residential use and a minimum of 18 inches diameter or equivalent for commercial use. Roof drains, prior to connection to the overall stormwater system, are exempt from minimum diameter requirements. APPLICANT request - Harris Civil Engineers, LLC (HCE) is submitting this letter request for the pipe size use of fifteen (15) Inches for gravity flow storm drainage on the above-mentioned project. Pursuant to Marion County Land development code section 6.13.8.b.(7), the project seeks to be permitted to construct the Stormwater conveyance system with a minimum pipe size of fifteen (15) inches, in lieu of the stated Eighteen (18) inches. Further, the design plans show eight (8) inch pipes for the roof drainage conn   Not available
2025-19802 16.6.New BusinessAzaleas Skilled Azaleas Skilled Nursing Facility - Major Site Plan Project #2025010041 #32388 Parcel #35695-019-03 Clymer Farner Barley, Inc. LDC 6.13.7.B Geotechnical Criteria CODE states Minimum requirements. (1) Depth. Soil test borings shall be performed to a minimum depth of 10 feet below the proposed finished grade of the bottom of all retention/detention areas or the permanent pool elevation and once the data has been obtained the hole shall be backfilled and compacted. (2) Number of tests. At least two tests shall be performed within the boundary of each proposed retention/detention area. For each half acre of pond bottom area and for each lineal retention/detention area of 250 feet, an additional test shall be conducted. The County Engineer or his designee, may require additional tests if the initial tests indicate the need for them. (3) Infiltration/permeability tests. For retention/detention areas utilizing percolation or infiltration in the design model, there shall be a minimum of two infiltration rate tests for each retention/detention area. Data used for soil    Not available
2025-19803 16.7.New BusinessOcala Preserve Satellite Amenity - Waiver to Major Site Plan in Review Project #2024040096 #31464 Parcel #1367-0802013 Atwell, LLC LDC 6.9.2. Submittal requirements CODE states A. An irrigation plan shall be provided prior to issuance of a development order or building permit. B. All irrigation systems, including temporary shall comply with the design standards included herein and shall be monitored for leaks and the adequate delivery of water. C. An irrigation plan which includes the following items shall be submitted:(1)Signature and seal of the authorized design professional is required, excluding those plans prepared by the owner of an owner occupied single-family residence or owner occupied duplex;(2)Limits of areas to be irrigated;(3)Table or chart which includes all components used within the system:(a)Symbol legend(b)Type of component, including brand and model(c)Application rate of each emitter type(d)Precipitation rate of each emitter type(4)System performance table:(a)Design pressure(b)Operating pressures(c)GPM of each zone(5)Location of rain sensor and/or so   Not available
2025-19804 16.8.New BusinessWorld Equestrian Estates Ph 1-Plat Vacation - Plat Vacation 450 NW 92nd Avenue Rd Ocala Project #2025060075 #33013 Parcel #21081-048-00 Golden Ocala Equestrian, LLC   Not available
2025-19805 16.9.New BusinessBay Laurel PUD Master Plan Amendment - Master Plan Project #2024120048 #32318 Parcel #35300-000-17 Kimley-Horn & Associates   Not available
2025-19806 16.10.New BusinessHebron Evangelical Church - Waiver Request to a Major Site Plan 2675 SW 177 Pl Rd Ocala Project #2025070007 #33034 Parcel #8007-0000-21 Hebron Church LDC 2.21.1.A - Major Site Plan CODE states A.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 35 percent of the gross site area or 9,000 square feet.(2)The combined driveway trip generation meets or exceeds 50 peak hour vehicle trips.(3)A 24-inch diameter pipe, its equivalent, or larger is utilized to discharge stormwater runoff from the project area. APPLICANT request moving a mobile unit (modular classroom) onto the property to be used for VBS, after-school tutoring. This was a gift from another church.   Not available
2025-19809 16.11.New BusinessEdgar Perez & Yunia Valdes - Waiver Request for Family Division Project #2025060054 #32988 Parcel # 35699-012-04 Newco Homes Of Ocala LDC 2.16.1.B(10) - Family Division CODE state a parcel of record as of January 1, 1992 that is not located in a recognized subdivision or an Ag Lot Split. and is located in the Rural Lands may be subdivided for use of immediate family members for their primary residences. Within the Farmland Preservation Area, each of the new tract and the remaining parent tract must be at least three (3) acres in size. Within the Rural Lands. outside of the Farmland Preservation Area each of the new tract and the remaining parent tract must be at least one (1) acre in size. In the Urban Area, only parcels of record as of January 1, 1992 which are Low Residential property exceeding two (2) acres in size may be divided for the use of immediate family members for their primary residences up to the maximum density of one (1) dwelling unit per gross acre. Immediate family is defined as grandparent, parent, step-parent, adopted parent, sibling, child, step-ch   Not available
2025-19813 16.12.New BusinessFreedom Commons - Revision to AR# 27553 - Master Plan Project #2021060029 #32506 Parcel #35623-000-00 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC   Not available
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   8. DISCUSSION ITEMS:   Not available
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