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Quasi-Judicial - Rezoning 38.95 Acres of Property Known as Sterling Place (B)
Ordinance No. 190087
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Zoning Map Atlas by rezoning approximately 38.95 acres of property known as Sterling Place generally located south of NW 73rd Avenue, west of NW 43rd Street, north of NW 64th Boulevard, and east of NW 52nd Terrace, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Alachua County Single-Family Low-Density (R-1a) district to City of Gainesville Single-Family Residential (RSF-1) district; providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
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STAFF REPORT
This ordinance amends the Zoning Map Atlas of the City of Gainesville by rezoning approximately 38.95 acres of property known as Sterling Place, located north of Millhopper Road and west of NW 43rd Street, from Alachua County Single-Family Low-Density (R-1a) district to City of Gainesville Single-Family Residential (RSF-1) district. This property is a residential subdivision and was annexed by referendum into the city on April 19, 2018. As a result of annexation, the city must now assign appropriate land use and zoning designations. The requested rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets all applicable review criteria.
The City Plan Board held a public hearing on June 27, 2019, where it voted to recommend approval of this rezoning.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
This ordinance requires two hearings and shall become effective when the amendment to the City of Gainesville Comprehensive Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 190086 becomes effective as provided therein.