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Martin County

File #: 25-0913   
Type: Public Hearing Quasi Judicial Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/17/2025 Final action:
Title: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARTIN COUNTY ZONING ATLAS TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION, INC. (A089-002)
Attachments: 1. 2025_0501_A089-002_DRT_STAFF_FINAL.pdf, 2. 2025_0320_A089-002 RESO APPROVE.pdf, 3. 2025_0320_A089-002 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION.pdf, 4. 2025_0304_A089-002_APPLICATION.pdf, 5. 2025_0320_A089-002 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST.pdf, 6. 2025_0320_A089-002 TEARSHEET.pdf, 7. 2025_0320_A089-002 LETTER TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS.pdf, 8. 2025_0501_A089-002 AFFDAVIT OF MAILING.pdf, 9. 2025_0320_A089-002 SIGN POSTING AFFIDAVIT.pdf, 10. Staff Presentation
PLACEMENT: Public Hearings - Quasi-Judicial
TITLE:
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARTIN COUNTY ZONING ATLAS TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION, INC. (A089-002)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request by Gary Oldehoff on behalf The American Humane Association, Inc., for a proposed amendment to the county zoning atlas for an agricultural designation. The proposed amendment is to change the existing zoning district on two contiguous parcels of land with an approximate area of 13.49-acres from A-2 (Agricultural District) to AR-5A (Agricultural Ranchette District). The subject site is located at the northwest intersection of SW Quail Hollow Street and SW Citrus Boulevard, at 4903 SE Quail Hollow Street in Palm City. Included with this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: Brian Elam, PMP
Title: Principal Planner
REQUESTED BY: Gary Oldehoff, PA

PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

This property was sold to The American Humane Association, Inc., in September of 2023 and consists of a single-family home and various equestrian related outbuildings. The zoning designation is A-2 (Agricultural District) a Category "C" District. The properties' Future Land Use designation is Agricultural Ranchette. The existing zoning is inconsistent with the underlying Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the County's Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (CGMP) so the request to rezone in considered mandatory pursuant to Section 3.402, Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code.

These parcels are plated lots of record, "Johns Composite Minor No. 1" recorded on July 20, 1973 which is a replat of a portion of the "Palm City Farms" plat from 1916 recorded in Martin County Book 6, Page 42. Section 3.412.B., Land Development Regulations, Martin County...

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