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Development Review Board

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 · Government meeting record

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Adoption of the Agenda

The Development Review Board approved a 126-space parking expansion for Oak Hall, a 5-story addition to the Alachua County Courthouse, and a variance for Kedplasma. Board member Sebastian Reina resigned from his position following his graduation from the University of Florida.

Why it matters

Local residents and commuters will see changes to parking capacity at Oak Hall and the physical footprint of the Alachua County Courthouse complex.

What happens next

Next meeting: Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

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approved

Approval of Minutes from March 25, 2025 — passed 5-0

approved

2025-288 - LD24-000136 - Oak Hall SW Parking — passed 4-1

approved

2025-289 - LD24-000120 - Alachua County Court Complex Civil Courthouse Phase 2 — passed 5-0

approved

2025-290 - LD25-000023 – Kedplasma Variance — passed 5-0

People and votes

Brent Hartman

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Minutes textDevelopment Review Board — Minutes

1 City of Gainesville Development Review Board Meeting MINUTES April 22, 2025, 6:30 p.m. City Hall, Roberta Lisle Kline Conference Room (Room 16) 200 East University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601 Members Present: Kali Blount, Patricia Lee, Sebastian Reina, Quinlan Richmond, Mark Robinson Members Absent: Brent Hartman, Rebecca Herrin _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Moved by Mark Robinson Seconded by Kali Blount Motion: The Development Review Board adopt the agenda. Aye (5): Kali Blount, Patricia Lee, Sebastian Reina, Quinlan Richmond, and Mark Robinson Approved (5 to 0) C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes from the Development Review Board Meeting on March 25, 2025 Moved by Mark Robinson Seconded by Sebastian Reina Recommendation: The Development Review Board approve the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting.

2 Aye (5): Kali Blount, Patricia Lee, Sebastian Reina, Quinlan Richmond, and Mark Robinson Approved (5 to 0) D. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2025-288 - LD24-000136 - Oak Hall SW Parking Phimetto Lewis, Planner III, gave a presentation and spoke to the item. Cole Menhennett, Project Manager, gave a presentation and spoke to the item. Daniel Young, Vice President of Engineering NV5, spoke to the item. Kelly Bistill, spoke to the item. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Development Review Board review application LD24-000136 for compliance and approval with the criteria necessary for a Major Review. Moved by Quinlan Richmond Seconded by Mark Robinson Motion: The Development Review Board approved LD24-00136 a Major Site Plan to add 126 parking spaces, along with necessary utility and parking improvements with the condition that the applicant must address all comments before approval is granted. Aye (4): Kali Blount, Patricia Lee, Quinlan Richmond, and Mark Robinson Nay (1): Sebastian Reina Approved (4 to 1) 2. 2025-289 - LD24-000120 - Alachua County Court Complex Civil Courthouse Phase 2 Jason Simmons, Planner, gave a presentation and spoke to the item. Clay Sweger, Director of Planning, gave a presentation and spoke to the item. Sergio Reyes, President, spoke to the item.

3 Recommendation: Staff to Development Review Board – Staff recommends approval of Petition LD24-000120. Moved by Mark Robinson Seconded by Kali Blount Motion: The Development Review Board approve a Major Site Plan of a 5-story building addition to the courthouse. Aye (5): Kali Blount, Patricia Lee, Sebastian Reina, Quinlan Richmond, and Mark Robinson Approved (5 to 0) 3. 2025-290 - LD25-000023 – Kedplasma Variance Ari Rabinovich, Planner, gave a presentation and spoke to the item. Rick Rettberg, spoke to the item. Dr. Michelle Dunlap, spoke to the item. Recommendation: The Development Review Board review Petition LD24-000023 VAR for compliance with the criteria for granting a variance. Moved by Mark Robinson Seconded by Quinlan Richmond Motion: The Development Review Board approved a variance for Petition LD24-000023. Aye (5): Kali Blount, Patricia Lee, Sebastian Reina, Quinlan Richmond, and Mark Robinson Approved (5 to 0) E. PUBLIC COMMENT Dr. Michelle Dunlap, thanked the board members for their service and all they do for the community. F. MEMBER COMMENT Acting Chair Patricia Lee, presented a plaque to board member Sebastian Reina in recognition of his service. He has resigned following his graduation from University of Florida.

4 G. NEXT MEETING DATE - May 27, 2025 H. ADJOURNMENT - 8:27 PM

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