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Waiver Requests for Belleview Circle K Development

Original title: Belleview Circle K - Major Site Plan - 33483 - Waiver to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 45415-000-00, 45415-002-00 #WaiverPIR-000872-2026 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 FAC. Alternate topographic data may be accepted if pre-approved by the Marion County Land Surveyor. APPLICANT requests using Marion County lidar contours along with latest survey within the areas in proximity of this parcel, we find no offsite impacts in the pre/post development conditions. 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 the 10-foot depth because we have one boring at 10 feet below and one boring at 7 feet below. 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. LDC 2.12.16 Environmental Assessment CODE states An Environmental Assessment for listed species and vegetative communities. APPLICANT - requests a waiver to the Environmental Assessment. Existing development included a number of residential and commercial buildings located throughout the site including a number of wells and utility corridors. This is a developed site.

Record date · June 15, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The developer of the proposed Belleview Circle K project is requesting four specific s from standard land development code requirements. These requests involve topographic surveying methods, geotechnical soil testing depths, sidewalk construction obligations, and environmental assessment requirements.

Why it matters

The Development Review Committee will decide whether to grant these s, which would allow the project to proceed with alternative survey data, reduced soil testing, a payment to the county sidewalk fund instead of building sidewalks, and an exemption from a formal environmental assessment.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Cadjazz Engineering

The firm is seeking approval for four specific waivers to proceed with the site plan.

Directly affected

Marion County residents

Residents are affected by changes to local infrastructure requirements, such as sidewalk placement and environmental review standards.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests to use Marion County lidar contours and existing surveys instead of a new boundary and topographic survey.
  • The applicant requests a waiver to the 10-foot soil boring depth requirement, citing existing test results of 10 feet and 7 feet.
  • The applicant requests to pay into the Marion County Sidewalk Fund instead of constructing required sidewalks on-site.
  • The applicant requests a waiver from the Environmental Assessment requirement, citing that the site is already developed with existing buildings and utilities.
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  • The project involves parcels 45415-000-00 and 45415-002-00.
  • The waiver request is filed under #WaiverPIR-000872-2026.
  • The document is associated with file 2026-23342.
  • The Development Review Committee is the body responsible for reviewing these requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the developer asking for regarding sidewalks?
The developer is asking to pay a fee into the Marion County Sidewalk Fund rather than building the sidewalks required by the land development code.
Why does the developer want to skip the environmental assessment?
The developer argues that the site is already developed with existing residential and commercial buildings, wells, and utility corridors.

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Infrastructure Fee Substitution

The applicant is attempting to substitute physical infrastructure construction (sidewalks) with a financial contribution to a county fund.

Connected Entities

Belleview Circle K, Marion County, Cadjazz Engineering
otherBelleview Circle K“The specific commercial development project subject to the waiver requests.”Map →
locationMarion County“The local government jurisdiction overseeing the land development code and sidew”Map →
OrganizationCadjazz Engineering“The engineering firm representing the applicant for the site plan waivers.”Map →

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