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Meeting Name: Development Review Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/25/2025 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
2025-20415 13.1.MinutesAugust 18, 2025   Not available
   4. PUBLIC COMMENT   Not available
   5. CONSENT AGENDA: STAFF HAS REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDS APPROVAL   Not available
2025-20416 15.1.ConsentCorta Commons - Ocala West - Final Plat Project #2024020064 #31191 Parcel #3501-200-019 CHW, an NV5 Company This item was pulled from the Consent agenda on 8/18/25.   Not available
   6. SCHEDULED ITEMS:   Not available
2025-20417 16.1.New BusinessWhisper Woods - Revision to AR# 28900 - Waiver Request to an Improvement Plan Project #2022070114 #32302 Parcel #9007-0000-12 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC LDC 2.18.4C - Construction, completion, and closeout CODE states all subdivision improvements shall be constructed in accordance with approved plans and shall conform to regulations and specifications in effect on the date of approval of the improvement plans. APPLICANT requests a waiver to commence construction prior to improvement plan approval at the developer's risk. SJRWMD ERP has been approved.   Not available
2025-20418 16.2.New BusinessFirestone Ocala Freedom - Major Site Plan Project #2024090064 #32039 Parcel #35699-006-06, 35699-006-04 Common Oak Engineering, LLC LDC 2.21.4 - Construction, completion, and close out CODE states A. Major Site Plans shall be valid for two years with a one-time extension of one year if requested in writing by the applicant and approved by DRC. B. If connection to any stormwater facility which is public or will become public is proposed, the applicant is required to provide for the inspection of the surface water management system by a appropriately licensed design professional to assure that the system is properly constructed and maintained. The inspection shall occur within 30 days of project completion. The County shall be copied on all inspection reports required by the governing Water Management District permit for operation and maintenance. C. The development of any improvements made pursuant to an approved Major Site Plan shall be inspected and approved by the Office of the County Engineer prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. D. The applicant shall noti   Not available
2025-20420 16.3.New BusinessDixon Job - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan Marion Oaks Subdivision Unit 5 602 Marion Oaks Blvd Ocala Project #1999001653 #33180 Parcel #8005-0780-12 Fiesta Pools LDC 2.21.1.A(1) - Applicability (Major Site Plan) CODE states Collectively, all existing and proposed impervious ground coverage equals or exceeds 35 percent of the gross site area or 9,000 square feet. APPLICANT requests to build an inground concrete pool and deck.   Not available
2025-20422 16.4.New BusinessCommercial Lot New Office - Waiver Request to Minor Site Plan in Review Project #2024080065 #31909 Parcel #8001-0248-06 DRC24, 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 a waiver to authorize fee-in-lieu of construction for sidewalks on Marion Oaks Blvd.   Not available
2025-20423 16.5.New BusinessIrvine Acres - Agricultural Lot Split Irvine Acres Project #2025030076 #32669 Parcel #03150-000-00 Rogers Engineering, LLC LDC 2.16.1.B(8) - Agricultural lot split CODE states Agricultural lot splits outside of the Urban Growth Boundary: (a) Number of lots created under this sub-paragraph is limited to ten. (b) Each proposed lot shall be a minimum of 10 acres with at least one acre of contiguous land wholly above the one percent (100-year) flood plain or wetland. (c) Each proposed lot shall have an agricultural zoning. (d) Any lot abutting a publicly maintained and/or dedicated road that does not conform to the right-of-way width necessary to meet the minimum design standards shall dedicate necessary right-of-way or easement based upon criteria set forth in Article 6. (e) Each lot not abutting a publicly maintained and/or dedicated road shall front on a paved private road or an access easement and shall meet the minimum driveway spacing requirements established in this Code. (f) If an easement is utilized the following requirements shall apply: 1. Easements created und   Not available
2025-20424 16.6.New BusinessAccessory Structure 18x25 WHH Concrete - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan Project #2025080014 #33172 Parcel #3126-005-107 Moncada Francisco LDC 2.21.1.A - Applicability 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 requests a wavier due to new shed going over allowable impervious.   Not available
2025-20425 16.7.New BusinessJohnathan Hernandez & Cira Franco Hernandez - Family Division Waiver Request Project #2025070072 #33128 Parcel # 44676-200101 Johnathan Hernandez & Cira Franco Hernandez This item was heard on 8/18/25. Incorrect information was provided. DRC will need to vote to reopen item 6.7. from 8/18/25 and re-hear based on proper information received. LDC 2.16.1.B(10) - Family Division CODE states 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 fa   Not available
2025-20427 16.8.New BusinessKenneth & Arnene Stanley - Family Division Waiver Request Project #2025070057 #33085 Parcel #32007-000-00 Kenneth & Arnene Stanley This item was heard at the 7/28/25 meeting. The applicant withdrew based on incorrect information. This item was requested by staff to be placed on the 8/18/25 agenda. DRC will need to vote to reopen item 6.9. from 8/18/25 and re-hear based on the proper information. LDC 2.16.1.B(10) - Family Division CODE states 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   Not available
2025-20429 16.9.New BusinessSherman Property, Cynthia - Family Division Waiver Request Cynthia Sherman Property 14795 NW 16th Ave Citra Project #2012010030 #33193 Parcel #07770-000-00 Myashi Wilson LDC 2.16.1.B(10) - Family Division CODE states 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-paren   Not available
2025-20430 16.10.New BusinessO'Dell Family Division - Family Division Waiver Request 24900 SE Hwy 42 Umatilla Project #2025080013 #33176 Parcel #51147-001-00 O'Dell Family LDC 2.16.1.B(10) - Family Division CODE states 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   Not available
2025-20431 16.11.New BusinessJoseph & Maria Brancoccio - Family Division Waiver Request fka: Stepp Shannon D 12701 SE Hwy 42 Weirsdale Project #2018100042 #33164 Parcel #49981-000-01 Jonathan Flowers LDC 2.16.1.B(10) - Family Division CODE states 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-par   Not available
   7. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ITEMS: NONE   Not available
   8. DISCUSSION ITEMS:   Not available
2025-20432 18.1.Discussion ItemPlanning & Zoning Commission Items for (8/25/25) Marion County Growth Services Department    Not available
2025-20433 18.2.Discussion ItemDRC scheduling in consideration of the Labor Day holiday   Not available
   9. OTHER ITEMS:   Not available
   10. ADJOURN:   Not available