Development Review Committee
Regular MeetingDeltona, FL · October 5, 2023
Minutes
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Minutes
Development Review Committee
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00 AM 2nd Floor Conference Room
A. The Informational and Pre-application meeting is held both in person
and in a virtual environment via Microsoft Teams and can be accessed
by the following methods:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Also present: Nelly Kerr, Jonathan Knight, Milton Robles, and Maria Rosado, Planning and
Development Services; Sharon Shivers and Samuel Schaller, Fire Safety; Tom Burbank,
City Commissioner; Zuleika DeJesus, Shirley Torres, and Onrry Dejesus, New Life Church;
Melody Gossow, United Investment Property LLC; Charlie Potter and Evan Futch, AVID
Group; Naomi Mirsky, Opterra Capital; Scott Culp, Atlantic Housing; Ed Kassik, LGI
Homes; Bill Maki, Daly Designs; David Stokes and Benjamin Beckham, Madden,
Moorhead & Stokes; and Robert Bowser, Ackerman LLP.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:
None.
4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:
None.
5. PUBLIC FORUM: Time permitted, public comments shall be limited to items on the
agenda and shall not exceed two minutes. Please be courteous and respectful of the
views of others. Personal attacks on Committee/Board members, City staff or
members of the public are not allowed and will be ruled out of order by the Chair.
Chair Wallace opened and closed public forum as there was none.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Informational- 1385 Maximillian St.- New Life Church
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Mr. DeJesus asked about potential roadblocks to develop the site into a church.
Member Santana explained the process for a Conditional Use application and a brief
background on the parcel. She discussed parking requirements and landscape
requirements for redevelopments.
Staff spoke regarding the possibility of sharing the parking with the neighboring church and
how that would be submitted with the Conditional Use Application.
Ms. Shivers addressed the lack of fire inspections. Mr. DeJesus provided the realtor's
information to resolve this.
Member Entwistle mentioned dumpster enclosure requirements.
Member Santana recommended investigating the two (2) sheds on the property to ensure
they are permitted.
Member Huynh recommended reaching out to an engineer to address storm water and
environmental concerns on the property.
B. Pre-Application-2921 Alatka Lane- Multi-Family Project
Ms. Gossow asked questions about wetlands and setbacks. She explained that she would
like to do a 4-plex rather than a 6-plex.
Discussion occurred regarding wetlands, a fire drive aisle, and driveway requirements.
Staff recommended visiting similar sites within the City in order to gain more information on
how to be creative with small lots with parking constraints.
Discussion occurred regarding setbacks, fire access, and parking.
Staff provided information regarding the Final Site Plan application process.
C. Pre-Application- N. Normandy- Hotel at Deltona Village
Ms. Mirsky introduced the project and explained the type of hotel they are proposing.
Ms. Entwistle inquired about whether or not this property intends to plat before the
applicants submit their Site Plan.
Discussion occurred surrounding subdividing and platting the property.
Member Santana stated that per the Development Agreement, the four (4) lot splits
allowable have already been used. She explained that this would mean that the Plat needs
to be done first. She also delineated the process for platting in phases.
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Mr. Potter asked for clarification on setback requirements and water/sewer connections.
Chair Wallace explained the utilities that serve the site are from Volusia County. She also
voiced access concerns because the private access easement is not legally usable to the
public or Fire Services.
Member Huynh explained the City's stormwater review and requirements.
Member Grosvenor addressed fire hydrant distance for hotels.
Discussion occurred regarding fire safety concerns, a traffic study, and building permits.
D. Pre-Application- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. - Howland Crossings
Mr. Bowser highlighted retention pond area changes from the last time this project was at a
pre-application meeting.
Mr. Stokes spoke regarding the acreage and density. He stated the aim was to include a
retention parcel in order to increase density.
Chair Wallace expressed the need for staff to further research on whether or not this would
be allowable. She stated staff may need to consult with the legal team in order to gain more
insight into the situation.
Discussion occurred surrounding open space requirements.
E. Pre-Application- Doyle Road- Osprey Estates Phase 2 Preliminary Plat
Staff explained that this project had to fulfill the requirement of a pre-application and already
received an insufficiency letter.
Mr. Maki asked if the tree surveys provided for the first phase of this project would be
sufficient to submit.
Chair Wallace agreed as long as the calculations are updated. She explained an updated
gopher tortoise survey is required.
Member Entwistle addressed wetland buffer and 100-year floodplain line concerns.
Mr. Beckham stated the impacts for wetlands have been permitted by the St. John's Water
Management District. Staff requested copies of the permits for the submittal.
Member Entwistle cited a condition in the D.A. regarding a Volusia County easement for
crossing the trail.
Discussion occurred surrounding fill, flood zones, and needing all applicable documents
from Phase 1 to be submitted for Phase 2.
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8. STAFF COMMENTS:
None.
9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS:
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m.
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Phyllis Wallace, Chairperson
____________________________________
Kaitlyn Apgar, Board Secretary
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Agenda
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Agenda
Development Review Committee
Chair Phyllis Wallace
Member Jessica Entwistle
Member Leigh Grosvenor
Member Tuan Huynh
Member Carl Lynch
Member Dinelia Santana
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00 AM 2nd Floor Conference Room
A. The Informational and Pre-application meeting is held both in person and in a
virtual environment via Microsoft Teams and can be accessed by the following
methods:
Background: ***NOTE***
The meeting will be held in the virtual environment via Microsoft Teams
and can be accessed by the following methods:
Meeting Details:
Meeting number (access code): 260 345 779 245
Phone Conference ID: 303 694 281#
Meeting password: ThjMVH
Join Meeting:
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:
4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:
5. PUBLIC FORUM: Time permitted, public comments shall be limited to items on the
agenda and shall not exceed two minutes. Please be courteous and respectful of the
views of others. Personal attacks on Committee/Board members, City staff or members
of the public are not allowed and will be ruled out of order by the Chair.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
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7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Informational- 1385 Maximillian St.- New Life Church
Background: Applicant: Zuleika DeJesus
Project Name: New Life Church
Project Type: Conditional Use
Project Acreage: +/- 1.27 acres
Current Zoning: Single-Family Residential (R1)
Reference: N/A
PARCEL NO.: 8129-01-01-0010
Property Location: 1385 Maximilian Street
Background:
The applicant is proposing a place of worship that would conduct
services every Sunday at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., and
Friday at 7:30 p.m. with an average occupancy of 100 people.
B. Pre-Application-2921 Alatka Lane- Multi-Family Project
Background: Applicant: Melody Gossow
United Investment Property LLC
Tolaris Realty Group LLC
(386) 561-7916
Project Name: N/A
Project Type: Final Site Plan
Project Acreage: +/- 0.61 acres
Current Zoning: Multiple Family Residential Dwelling District (RM-
1)
Reference: N/A
PARCEL NO.: 8130-74-42-0120
Property Location: 2921 Alatka Lane
Background:
The applicant is proposing a six-plex multi-family structure. The units
would be two-bedroom and two-bath.
Attachments: Boundary Survey
C. Pre-Application- N. Normandy- Hotel at Deltona Village
Background: Applicant: Charlie Potter, P.E.
AVID Group
2300 Curlew Rd. Ste 201
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Project Name: N/A
Project Type: Final Site Plan
Project Acreage: +/- 2.43 acres
Current Zoning: Deltona Village BPUD
Reference: N/A
PARCEL NO.: 8107-06-00-0050
Property Location: N. Normandy Blvd. and Energy Ave.
Background:
The applicant is proposing a 124-unit hotel to be built within the Deltona
Village BPUD.
Attachments: Concept Plan
D. Pre-Application- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. - Howland Crossings
Background: Applicant: David Stokes, P.E.
Madden, Moorhead & Stokes
431 E. Horatio Ave, Ste 260
Maitland, FL 32751
Project Name: Howland Crossings
Project Type: Rezone and Final Site Plan
Project Acreage: +/- 7.76 acres
Current Zoning: General Commercial (C-2), Residential Estate
One (RE-1)
Reference: Howland Crossings
PARCEL NO.: 8108-03-00-0001, 8108-03-00-0060, 8108-03-00-
0060, 8108-03-00-0080, 8108-03-00-0040
Property Location: 1620, 1625, 1630, 1635 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd.
Background:
The applicant is proposing 125 apartment units on a combined
acreage of 7.76 acres.
Attachments: Overall Site Plan
howland apartment concept 7
E. Pre-Application- Doyle Road- Osprey Estates Phase 2 Preliminary Plat
Background: Applicant: Brian Martin
LGI Homes
1450 Lake Robbins Dr, Ste. 430
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Project Name: Osprey Estates Phase 2
Project Type: Preliminary Plat
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Project Acreage: +/- 19.48 acres
Current Zoning: Doudney RPUD
Reference: Osprey Estates
PARCEL NO.: 9112-00-00-0280, 9112-00-00-0290
Property Location: South side of Doyle Road and west of S.R. 415
Background:
The applicant is proposing phase two (2) of the Osprey Estates Plat for
51 single-family lots located in the Doudney RPUD.
Attachments: Site Plan from Engineering Plans_v1
8. STAFF COMMENTS:
9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS:
10. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTE: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105).
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Deltona, FL 32725 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at which the person
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