May 22, 2020
Yesterday, we were alerted to an application with Growth Services to amend the comprehensive plan to expand a Rural Activity Center (RAC) at the intersection of N Highway 329 and W Highway 318, Reddick. The developers are asking for a Special Use Permit for activities that would corrupt the integrity of the neighborhood. The property is in the heart of the Farmland Preservation Area.
This property is owned by the Rudnianyn family, the same proponents of the West Ocala Beltway. The business will be called Double Gate ATV Race Track. The proposed uses are RV parking, event facilities, ATV racetrack, ATV sales and service facilities, paintball events, and other activities not intended for a Rural Activity Center.
What Could This Mean for the Neighborhood?
- Here is a development of similar description in Palatka: Hogwaller.
- Two years ago, this happened in a rural Alachua neighborhood.
The Planning hearing is June 1st and the Commission hearing is June 17th.
We are in full alert status on this project and will be meeting with the applicants, their planner and the county staff. Stay tuned as we gather more information.
- Here is our full Policy Statement, which further explains the details of the project, and why we are concerned.
- Here is our letter to Marion County Growth Services.
- Here is our letter to Tillman Engineering, the firm of record on the project, explaining our concerns and requesting a meeting.
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Our Equine Engagement Team at CEP are working hard on this !
As this property’s largest abutter, please let me know what I can do to STOP this. It will make my 225 acres worth NOTHING.
Leslie, there is a link in the blog post that enables you to contact the owner. Plan to attend the hearings and send comments to the Zoning Board. Stay tuned, there will be more.
This is Horrible!!!Will attend!
The noise…
We are this far out for a reason. It’s beautiful, peaceful, and private!
Please, STOP THE NOISE!
Please disregard my previous comment. I was mistaken as to which parcel was applying for the Change of Use.
That being said, I am still VEHEMENTLY opposed to this.
I lived on 225-A and I could hear “hard rock” at zuber like it was in my backyard, believe me you DO NOT WANT THIS. It will not A TRACK anything that fits in this AREA.
This is crazy! Are we going to have people and corporate entities coming against this beautiful area one after the other?
The picture is correct, we’ll have to be Border Collies 24/7……..
Congratulations to Horse Farms Forever for keeping a close eye on everything and helping to prevent this type of development from occurring. So often these things slide through without anyone knowing about it. Keep up the great work.
Good grief. Is there no safe intersection in the NW of the county?
We are an equestrian Community 1/4 Mile West of the proposed project. Trust me when I tell you how much we appreciate the work you do! To the best of our ability we are on this. We have already sent letters using the information you have provided. Thank you.
Rudniayn is at it again! Well this will be a fight I’ve had experiences with him and he plays dirty plus he has funds to back him for the most part and the county WILL DO Nothing .
Hopefully Go Wec will be in our court.
THANK YOU HFF FOR WATCHING EVERY MINUTE SO THESE MONEY HUNGRY PEOPLE DON’T HAVE A CHANCE TO RUIN ONE OF THE LAST BEAUTIFUL PARTS OF FLORIDA. LET THEM GO TO SO. FLORIDA AND BUILD MORE, BUT NOT HERE.
Not even the tip of the iceberg…. if WEC takes off (as expected), there will be multiple petitions for zoning exceptions on an every month basis …. it will be difficult for even long time residents who find themselves needing to sell due to age or illness, to not be tempted…..
Please keep us informed and hopefully we can stop this kind of development.
I have little hope that we can stop this in our current environment. Greed and a total disregard for our environment are rewarded at all levels of government. This project will turn our neighborhood into a congested suburb and destroy our property values.
I own a quiet horse farm less than 3 miles down the road from the RAC on NW100th Ave Rd. There are already a large number of motorcycle and tricycle racing up and down the road in a very unsafe manner. ABSOLUTELY NO to this!! I will attend the meeting and please keep us informed!! I’ll do anything I can to help stop this….
Attend meetings, fight for farm preservation.