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Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - May 11, 2026

City Council & Boards — Monday, May 11, 2026
BodyOcala, Florida
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateMonday, May 11, 2026
StatusFILED
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Uh please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

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One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

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Thank you.

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Um we're moving on right on into agenda item one B.

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Can you please call the roll?

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Mr.

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Branson.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Carlock.

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Mr.

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London.

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Here.

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Mr.

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McDonald.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Neesman.

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Mr.

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Jenkins.

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Mr.

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Lopez.

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Here.

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Ms.

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Campbell.

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We have a quorum.

0:38

Thank you.

0:39

Moving on to agenda item one C, the agenda notes.

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Cases heard by the planning and zoning commission will be presented to City Council in accordance with the schedule provided after each case on the agenda.

0:48

Please note that city council meetings will begin at 4 p.m.

0:52

Moving on to agenda item number two, the proof of publication.

0:54

Could you please read it?

0:55

It was acknowledged that a public meeting notice was posted at City Hall and published in O'Calagazette on April 24th, 2026.

1:02

Thank you.

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Moving on to agenda item number three, the approval of minutes.

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Do I see a motion for approval as submitted?

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Motion to approve the minutes from April 13th, 2026.

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Second.

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Okay.

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We have a motion for approval.

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On a second, please call the role.

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Mr.

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Branson.

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Aye.

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Mr.

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London.

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Aye.

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Mr.

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Carlock.

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Aye.

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Mr.

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McDonald.

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Aye.

1:24

Mr.

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Neesman.

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Mr.

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Jenkins.

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Aye.

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Mr.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Procedural██████████████████████████████37%
Meeting Scheduling██████7%
Summary of Proceedings

Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - May 11, 2026

The Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission met on May 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The commission unanimously approved two quasi-judicial items: an abrogation of a street segment for Legacy View Church and a rezoning from O-1 to B-2A for a property at 619 SE 17th Street. A special meeting was scheduled for May 26, 2026.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously (7-0).
  • Proof of Publication: Acknowledged that a public meeting notice was posted at City Hall and published in the Ocala Gazette on April 24, 2026.

Public Comments

  • Gregory Biss (adjacent property owner on SW Fort King Street) expressed concern about property boundary encroachment related to the church's abrogation and parking lot, requesting that boundaries be clearly established before approval. Staff clarified that a survey would be conducted during the site plan process.

Discussion Items

Abrogation - Case ABR 26-0001 (Legacy View Church)

  • Staff Presentation: Planner II Breah Miller presented the request to abrogate a segment of SW 25th Street (approximately 0.179 acres) in association with the church's off-site parking. The Board of Adjustment had conditionally approved the church and parking lot in 2024; the abrogation is needed to finalize the legal description. Staff found no existing infrastructure or utility easements in the right-of-way and determined the abrogation would not adversely impact adjacent properties.
  • Board Discussion: A board member asked about boundary clarification. Staff noted the site plan already received conditional approval contingent on this abrogation.
  • Outcome: Motion to approve passed unanimously (7-0).

Rezoning - Case ZON 26-0002 (York Properties)

  • Staff Presentation: Planner II David Sablan presented the request to rezone 2.04 acres at 619 SE 17th Street from O-1 (Office) to B-2A (Limited Business Commercial). The property houses a pharmacy specialty retail use since 1974. Staff found the rezoning consistent with the low-intensity future land use, compatible with surrounding commercial uses, and no level-of-service issues.
  • Agent: Sandin Weechins, representing the petitioner, was present and had no additional comments.
  • Public Comment: None.
  • Outcome: Motion to approve passed unanimously (7-0).

Key Outcomes

  • Approved Abrogation (ABR 26-0001): Unanimous approval for Legacy View Church.
  • Approved Rezoning (ZON 26-0002): Unanimous approval for York Properties.
  • Next Regular Meeting: June 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
  • Special Meeting: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) at 5:30 PM, same location, to be advertised.
  • Board Reminder: Ethics disclosure (Form 1) due July 1, 2026; board members need to access their Ocala government email to file.

Meeting Transcript

Uh please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Um we're moving on right on into agenda item one B. Can you please call the roll? Mr. Branson. Here. Mr. Carlock. Mr. London. Here. Mr. McDonald. Here. Mr. Neesman. Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Lopez. Here. Ms. Campbell. We have a quorum. Thank you. Moving on to agenda item one C, the agenda notes. Cases heard by the planning and zoning commission will be presented to City Council in accordance with the schedule provided after each case on the agenda. Please note that city council meetings will begin at 4 p.m. Moving on to agenda item number two, the proof of publication. Could you please read it? It was acknowledged that a public meeting notice was posted at City Hall and published in O'Calagazette on April 24th, 2026. Thank you. Moving on to agenda item number three, the approval of minutes. Do I see a motion for approval as submitted? Motion to approve the minutes from April 13th, 2026. Second. Okay. We have a motion for approval. On a second, please call the role. Mr. Branson. Aye. Mr. London. Aye. Mr. Carlock.

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