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QUASI-JUDICIAL - REZONING - 2200 NE WALDO ROAD (B)
Ordinance No. 150845; Petition No. PB-16-28 ZON
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Zoning Map Atlas by rezoning approximately 3.7 acres of property generally located at 2200 NE Waldo Road, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Mobile Home Residential District (MH) to Educational Services District (ED); providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
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The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
This ordinance will amend the Zoning Map Atlas of the City of Gainesville by rezoning the subject property from Mobile Home Residential District (MH) to Educational Services District (ED). The subject property is 3.7 acres located at 2200 NE Waldo Road, on the west side of Waldo Road and the south side of NE 23rd Avenue. The subject property, which is vacant but was previously developed and used for mobile home sites, comprises the northeastern corner of the approximately 20.75-acre University of Florida East Campus.
The proposed rezoning is appropriate for use as part of UF's East Campus and will result in the entire East Campus being zoned Educational Services District (ED). The current zoning district does not allow institutions of higher learning.
At a public hearing on March 24, 2016, the City Plan Board recommended approval to the City Commission by a vote of 6-0.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
This ordinance requires two hearings. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption; however, the rezoning implemented by this ordinance shall become effective when the amendment to the City of Gainesville Comprehensive Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 150844 becomes effective as provided therein.