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Tractor Supply Site Plan Waiver Requests

Original title: Tractor Supply - Major Site Plan # 33488 - Waiver to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 48405-001-00 #WaiverPIR-000873-2026 Cadjazz Engineering LDC 2.12.8 Current boundary and topographic survey CODE states Current boundary and topographic survey (one foot contour intervals extending 100 feet beyond the project boundary) based upon accepted vertical datum. Surveys will be less than 12 months old and accurately reflect current site conditions, meeting standards set forth in Ch. 5J-17, F.A.C. Alternate topographic data may be accepted if pre-approved by the Marion County Land Surveyor. APPLICANT - request to waive the Current Boundary and Topographic Survey. No current boundary and topo survey are required because the previous survey, along with the as-built survey from the self-storage facility that constructed the master drainage pond provides the required information. LDC 6.13.7.B(1) Geotechnical criteria CODE states Depth. Soil test borings shall be performed to a minimum depth of 10 feet below the proposed finished grade of the bottom of all retention/detention areas or the permanent pool elevation and once the data has been obtained the hole shall be backfilled and compacted. APPLICANT - request to waive soil test borings due to the fact that soil borings were completed for master pond by self-storage project. That data should be consistent with current design because there is no substantial change from initial permitted plans. LDC 6.12.12.A Sidewalks CODE states Sidewalks shall be provided in the Urban Area, Rural Activity Centers, and Specialized Commerce Districts along arterial, collector, and major local streets where these streets adjoin the project and minimally along one side of the internal streets. Sidewalks shall be constructed with all-weather surfaces and shall meet Americans with Disabilities Act, Florida Building Code, and FDOT Design Standards. APPLICANT requests to contribute to Marion County Sidewalk Fund in lieu of construction.

June 15, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The Development Review Committee will decide if the developer can proceed with construction while bypassing standard site survey, geotechnical, and sidewalk construction requirements, which affects local infrastructure standards and the Marion County Sidewalk Fund.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cadjazz Engineering

They are the applicant seeking approval for the requested waivers.

Marion County residents

Residents are affected by the potential change in local sidewalk infrastructure and the use of the county sidewalk fund.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 15, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The developer for a proposed Tractor Supply store is requesting three waivers from standard Marion County land development requirements. These requests involve bypassing new site surveys, skipping additional soil testing, and paying into a county sidewalk fund instead of building sidewalks on-site.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a waiver for the requirement to provide a current boundary and topographic survey, citing existing data from a nearby self-storage facility.
  • The applicant requests a waiver for soil test borings, citing existing geotechnical data from the master drainage pond construction.
  • The applicant requests to pay into the Marion County Sidewalk Fund as an alternative to constructing required sidewalks on the property.
  • The project is identified as Major Site Plan #33488 on parcel 48405-001-00.
  • The request is filed under #WaiverPIR-000873-2026 and file #2026-23343.
  • Standard LDC 2.12.8 requires surveys to be less than 12 months old and meet Ch. 5J-17, F.A.C. standards.
  • Standard LDC 6.13.7.B(1) requires soil test borings to a minimum depth of 10 feet below the proposed finished grade of retention areas.
  • Standard LDC 6.12.12.A requires sidewalks in specific districts to meet ADA, Florida Building Code, and FDOT standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the developer asking to skip the sidewalk construction?
The developer is requesting to contribute money to the Marion County Sidewalk Fund instead of building the sidewalks on the property itself.
Are they skipping soil testing entirely?
The developer argues that soil borings were already completed for the master drainage pond by a previous project and that this data remains consistent with current plans.

Why It Matters

The Development Review Committee will decide if the developer can proceed with construction while bypassing standard site survey, geotechnical, and sidewalk construction requirements, which affects local infrastructure standards and the Marion County Sidewalk Fund.

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Discoveries

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Reliance on Prior Site Data

The applicant is attempting to leverage existing data from a previous self-storage project to bypass current site survey and geotechnical requirements.

Connected Entities

other33488Major Site Plan number.Map →
locationMarion CountyThe local government body reviewing the waivers.Map →
organizationCadjazz EngineeringThe engineering firm representing the applicant.Map →
other48405-001-00Parcel number for the project site.Map →
organizationTractor SupplyThe proposed project site.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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