Development Review Committee

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes Development Review Committee Thursday, February 1, 2024 9:00 AM 2nd Floor Conference Room The DRC and Informational/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: Present: 4 - Chair Phyllis Wallace Member Jessica Entwistle Member Leigh Grosvenor Member Carl Lynch Also present: Nelly Kerr, Eric Kozielski, Maria Rosado, and Milton Robles, Planning and Development Services; Samuel Schaller and Sharon Shivers, Fire Services; Marsha Segal-George, City Attorney; Kat Kyp, Building Services; Harry Newkirk, Newkirk Engineering Inc.; Jonathan Bell and Rainer Richter, INB Homes; Al Everson, The West Volusia Beacon; Anil Singh and Rabindra Singh, Singh Ventures; Matilda Morabito; Brandy White; Pat Blodgett; and Tim Blodgett. A. Appointment of Alternate Members Chair Wallace designated Chad Tate to serve as an Alternate Member for Carl Lynch to represent Building Services. She also designated Jonathan Knight and Kaitlyn Apgar as Alternate Members for Jessica Entwistle as representation from Planning and Development Services. Motion by Jessica Entwistle, seconded by Leigh Grosvenor, to approve alternate members Chad Tate, Jonathan Knight, and Kaitlyn Apgar. The motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: A. Minutes of January 18, 2024 City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 2/8/2024 Development Review Committee Minutes February 1, 2024 Motion by Jessica Entwistle, seconded by Carl Lynch, to approve the Minutes of January 18, 2024, as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 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. Ms. White voiced concerns regarding flooding issues for the first item on the agenda. She stated the rezone is not compatible with the zoning of the surrounding area. She also spoke about sewage and drainage issues in this area. Ms. Morabito raised concerns regarding the first item on the agenda in reference to flooding and compatibility within the area. Mr. Blodgett stated there was the end of a cul-de-sac where the Somerset Subdivision is proposed, so he suggested providing access to Kicklighter Road. 6. OLD BUSINESS: None. 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. Informational- Somerset Avenue - Subdivision Member Entwistle spoke of the lot size compatibility for the area. She explained the requirements for an RPUD inclusive of parking, open space, TIA, documents for the rezone submittal, and distinctions between the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Applications. Mr. Bell clarified with staff regarding the requirement of a conceptual plan for the rezone application. He addressed some public concerns with lot size and stated they would be willing to be flexible in design of the plans. Chair Wallace spoke of preliminary data that indicated that the parcel would be in a flood zone in certain areas. She gave the utility requirements for RPUDs and informed the applicants that the sewer connection was 12,000 feet away. She also mentioned wetland and ecological impacts to the lot. Mr. Bell stated he had concerns with the sewer connection distance and flood zone impacts. Mr. Richter asked about requirements to retain septic on subdivided lots. City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 2/8/2024 Development Review Committee Minutes February 1, 2024 Staff clarified that this property would have to be platted which requires utilities be connected to the created subdivision. Mr. Bell stated that they want to do what is favorable for this City. B. Pre-Application - 2925 Howland Boulevard - Dairy Queen Member Entwistle stated the applicants would need a Combination of Lots application and a Final Site Plan application. She provided information for submission and fees associated with each plan. She advised the applicants to reach out to Volusia County for access to Howland Boulevard, if they have not already done so. She asked questions regarding the additional retail use on the proposed site. Mr. Newkirk affirmed the retail portion would be a small store, similar to a cell phone company use. Member Entwistle mentioned parking requirements to accommodate for the outside dining area and square footage of the restaurant, per LDC Section 110-828. She also informed the applicants of landscaping requirements and setbacks. She clarified parking space measurement requirements. Member Grosvenor informed the applicant of fire hydrant distance requirements. She also stated road width and turning radius requirements for fire apparatuses. Chair Wallace reiterated the need to meet with Volusia County regarding access to Howland Boulevard. She gave the applicant information regarding utility services. She affirmed that scrub jay habitat impacts exist on the property. Mr. Newkirk asked about the timeline for DRC review. Staff clarified time frames for review of Final Site Plans. C. Pre-Application - Hummingbird Street- Multi-Family Member Entwistle gave the applicants information regarding Site Plan application fees. She explained setback and landscape buffer requirements. She reminded the applicants that parking on the right-of-way is prohibited per the City's LDC, and that they will be required to provide screening to the air conditioning units. Chair Wallace addressed ecological concerns. She spoke of trees in conjunction with development. She stated that timing of construction would be reviewed further in the process in order to avoid impacting the adjacent residential area. Mr. Anil Singh asked about the landscape buffer to the west. He also asked if they could leave existing plants to count as part of the buffer. City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 2/8/2024 Development Review Committee Minutes February 1, 2024 Staff informed the applicant of the landscape buffer and required plantings. Staff stated that the plants could remain as long as they were not invasive and could be used as a credit towards landscape buffer requirements. Discussion occurred regarding irrigation and meter requirements. Member Grosvenor addressed fire hydrant flow test requirements, sprinkler requirements for apartments versus townhomes, and fire hydrant distance requirements. The applicant and staff discussed driveway considerations dependent upon the type of building constructed. 8. STAFF COMMENTS: None. 9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS: None. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m. _____________________________________ Chairperson, Phyllis Wallace _____________________________________ Board Secretary, Kaitlyn Apgar City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 2/8/2024