Development Review Committee
Regular MeetingDeltona, FL · February 13, 2025
Minutes
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Minutes
Development Review Committee
Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:00 AM Commission Chambers
A. 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 9am.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: 5 - Chair Phyllis Wallace
Member John Cox
Member Leigh Grosvenor
Member Jordan Smith
Member Chad Tate
Also present: Samuel Shaller, Fire Safety; Jonathan Knight, Jessica Entwistle, Brandon
Hatch and David Webster Jr, Planning and Development Services; James Parrish, Bobbie
Degon and Tony Elam, Deltona Water; Zackery Good, City Attorney; Jessie Newton; David
Glunt, Spruce Creek Engineering; Alex Flores, Sergio Chong Sosa and Sebastian
Velasco, Meritage Homes.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:
A. Minutes of January 23, 2025
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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A. Funtastic Learning Academy - Daycare - DRC Approval for the Final Site
Plan
Jonathan Knight spoke regarding Final Site Plan application SP22-0010, for Funtastic
Learning Academy. The application was received by City Staff on October 18, 2022, with
the intent to redevelop three unutilized model home/office buildings and repurpose them for
operation as a school. The property is located at 820 Deltona Boulevard and contains
approximately 1.6 acres. After 15 rounds of review, Staff found the Final Site Plan
application to be sufficient for approval. Mr. Knight and Planning Staff recommended the
Development Review Committee to approve and accept Funtastic Learning Academy Final
Site Plan Application number SP22-0010, as it in compliance with the City of Deltona Land
Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan.
Motion by Jessica Entwistle, seconded by Chad Tate to approve
Funtastic Learning Academy at 820 Deltona Boulevard with the
conditions stated in the Development Order. The motion carried
unanimously.
B. Howland Marketplace - Commercial Lots - DRC Approval for the Final
Plat
Brandon Hatch spoke regarding Final Plat application SD24-0015, for Howland
Marketplace. The application was received by staff on August 28, 2024, proposing to replat
approximately 4.68 acres of land to create three (3) commercial lots and two tracts of land,
located at 3260, 3270, 3280 Howland Boulevard, within the Howland Marketplace Business
Planned Unit Development (BPUD). After four (4) rounds of review, staff the City's Surveyor
Consultant, and the City Attorney found the Final Plat Application to be sufficient for
approval. Staff found the Howland Marketplace Final Plat application complies with the City
of Deltona Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and Chapter 177 of the Florida
Statutes. Staff recommended the approval under the conditions in the Development Order.
Motion by Jordan Smith, seconded by John Cox to recommend the City
Commission to accept the Howland Marketplace Final Plat with the
conditions stated in the development order. The motion carried
unanimously.
C. Lot 1 - Howland Marketplace - DRC Approval for the Final Site Plan
Jessica Entwistle spoke regarding Final Site Plan application SP24-0018, for Lot 1 of the
Howland Marketplace BPUD. The application was received by City Staff on December 3,
2024, with the sufficiency issued on the same day. After 2 review cycles, staff found all
comments to have been properly addressed. Staff found the proposed Final Site Plan
compliant with all relevant provisions of the Howland Marketplace BPUD Development
Agreement, City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code, Chapter 75. Staff
recommended that the Development Review Committee approve the Final Site Plan
application SP24-0018 under the conditions listed in the Development Order.
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Motion by Jordan Smith, seconded by Leigh Grosvenor to approve
Howland Marketplace BPUD Final Site Plan with the conditions stated in
the Development Order. The motion carried unanimously.
D. Vineland Reserve - Townhomes - DRC Approval for the Final Plat
Jonathan Knight spoke regarding Final Plat application SD24-0012, for Vineland Reserve
Phase One. The application was received by City Staff on July 22, 2024, with the intent to
subdivide an approximately 20.03-acre property into 126 lots. After three (3) rounds of
review, staff, the City's Surveyor Consultant, and the City Attorney found the Final Plat
application to be sufficient for approval. Staff found that the Vineland Reserve Phase One
Final Plat application complies with the City of Deltona Land Development Code,
Comprehensive Plan, and Chapter 177 of the Florida Statutes and recommends approval
under the conditions listed in the Development Order.
Lori Warnicke, Lake Butler Avenue, discussed potential storm water issues with Vineland
Reserve.
Randi Priest, Collins Road, expressed concerns about neighborhood safety.
Tina Swift, Lemon Bluff Road, request that City staff improve regulations and agreements
with developers to ensure the safety of residents.
Terry Luise, unicorporated Volusia County, discussed stormwater and wildlife concerns.
Motion by Jordan Smith, seconded by Leigh Grosvenor to recommend
the City Commission accept the Vineland Reserve Phase One Final Plat
with the conditions stated in the Development Order. The motion
carried unanimously.
E. Eloah Estates - Apartments - DRC Approval for the Final Plat
Jessica Entwistle spoke regarding Final Plat application SD24-0003, for Eloah Estates, to
facilitate a means of ingress and egress from 2982 Howland Boulevard, zoned C-2,
General Commercial, to 1000 Eloah Estates Road, zoned RM-1, Residential Multi-family
district, for the development of 536 apartments on +/-45.3- acres of land. The application
was received by Staff on March 25, 2024, while sufficiency letter was sent on May 10, 2024.
After four (4) rounds of reviews, staff, the city's surveying consultant, and the City Attorney
have indicated that the plat and associated documents provided are sufficient for approval.
Staff recommended the DRC recommend the City Commission approve Resolution No
2025-26 and accept the Eloah Estates Final Plat with the conditions stated in the
Development Order.
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David Hague, Davis Park, expressed concerns about scrub jays and right-of-way access
for Eloah Estates.
Motion by Jordan Smith, seconded by Leigh Grosvenor to recommend
the City Commission accept the Eloah Estates Final Plat with the
conditions stated in the development order. The motion carried
unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Meritage - Annexation and future Osteen Townhomes - Pre-Application
Meeting
Applicant David Glunt gave an overview of the project, stating that water and sewer would
be needed from the City of Deltona.
Discussion about annexation occurred.
Alternate Entwistle discussed the details of the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) that
requires a mix of 70% residential, 30% commercial.
Glenda Ross, unincorporated Volusia County, expressed the need for mixed-use projects in
the city.
Willow Bordner, Riggs Avenue, discussed continuing the standards of the JPA.
Jeff Miller, Maytown Road, emphasized his desire to desires for development to stop in
Osteen.
Bill Wilson, 8th Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the possibility of waste being on
the property from the previous use.
B. 625 Lake Butler Avenue - Single Family Home - Pre-Application Meeting
Applicant Jesse Newton, gave an overview of his project proposal, a compound for a local
ministry school to provide affordable housing for students. The proposal included multiple
dwellings on the property, including ADU's for each dwelling.
Member Entwistle advised the applicant that connecting to City water is mandatory as the
lots are not big enough to accommodate a water-well. She also informed the applicant that
ADU's are for immediate family members and not for rental purposes.
Discussion occurred about water and sewer connection points in which the applicant was
informed by Chair Wallace that the cost of connection is the responsibility of the property
owner.
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Lori Warnicke, Lake Butler Avenue, expressed her concerns about traffic and the City not
collecting taxes from the ministry compound that the applicant is proposing.
8. STAFF COMMENTS:
None.
9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS:
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 am.
Phyllis Wallace, Committee Chair
ATTEST:
David Webster Jr, Committee Secretary
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Agenda
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Agenda
Development Review Committee
Chair Phyllis Wallace
Member John Cox
Member Leigh Grosvenor
Member Jordan Smith
Member Chad Tate
Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:00 AM Commission Chambers
A. 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:
Background: ***NOTE***
The meeting will be held in the virtual environment via Microsoft Teams
and can be accessed by the following methods:
Meeting Details:
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:
A. Minutes of January 23, 2025
Attachments: DRC Minutes January 23, 2025
4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:
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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:
A. Funtastic Learning Academy - Daycare - DRC Approval for the Final Site Plan
Background: Applicant: Jack Liu
Funtastic Learning Academy
1500 Shepard Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708
Project Name: Funtastic Learning Academy
Project Type: Site Plan
Project Acreage: 1.67 Acres
Current Zoning: C-1, Retail Commercial District
Reference: N/A
Tax Parcel No.: 8036-14-00-0020
Property Location: 820 Deltona Blvd
Background: Final Site Plan application to allow the redevelopment
of three (3) buildings totaling 6,263 square-feet to be used as a
daycare at 820 Deltona Boulevard.
Attachments: DRC Staff Report 2.13.25.docx Funtastic_Final
D.O. Funtastic Learning Academy_Final
B. Howland Marketplace - Commercial Lots - DRC Approval for the Final Plat
Background: Applicant: Ryan Fallin
Avid Group LLC
1337 S International Pkwy, Ste 1311, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Project Name: Howland Marketplace Final Plat
Project Type: Final Plat
Project Acreage: 4.68 Acres
Current Zoning: C-1, Retail Commercial District
Reference: N/A
Tax Parcel No.: 8106-06-09-0040
Property Location: 14 parcels of land located at Northwest corner of
Forest Edge Drive and Howland Boulevard.
Background: The application proposes to replat approximately
4.68-acres of land located on the corner of Howland Boulevard and
Forest Edge Drive to create three (3) commercial lots and two (2)
tracts.
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Attachments: DRC Staff Report - SD24-0015 - Howland Marketplace
Resolution No 2025-07 - Howland Marketplace Final Plat___with Exhibits
C. Lot 1 - Howland Marketplace - DRC Approval for the Final Site Plan
Background: Applicant: Ryan Fallin
Avid Group
1337 South International Pkwy, Ste 1311, Lake Mary, FL
32746
Project Name: Lot 1 of Howland Marketplace
Project Type: Final Site Plan
Project Acreage: 1.4 Acres
Current Zoning: BPUD, Business Planned Unit Development
Reference: N/A
Tax Parcel No.: 8106-06-09-0130
Property Location: Parcel 8106-06-09-0130 on the Howland
Marketplace Final Plat.
Background: The applicant is requesting approval for the Final Site
Plan for Lot 1 of the Howland Marketplace Plat.
Attachments: Staff Report - SP24-0018 - Howland Marketplace
Lot 1 Howland Marketplace Development Order
D. Vineland Reserve - Townhomes - DRC Approval for the Final Plat
Background: Applicant: William D. Donley
Donley Consulting
210 Parktown Boulevard, Suite 1, Edgewater, FL 32132
Project Name: Vineland Reserve Phase 1 Final Plat
Project Type: Final Plat
Project Acreage: 20.30 Acres
Current Zoning: RPUD, Residential Planned Unit Development
Reference: N/A
Tax Parcel No.: 9112-00-00-0020
Property Location: Northeast intersection of Peach Creek Drive and
Doyle Road.
Background: Please see resolution.
Attachments: Resolution No 2025-24 with Exhibits
E. Eloah Estates - Apartments - DRC Approval for the Final Plat
Background: Applicant: Frank Brigham
D32 Builder LLC
7988 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL 32819
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Project Name: Eloah Estates Final Plat
Project Type: Final Plat
Project Acreage: 45.3 Acres
Current Zoning: RM-1, Multiple Family Residential Dwelling District
Reference: N/A
Tax Parcel No.: 8104-00-00-0360
Property Location: 1000 Eloah Estates Blvd, West of Sixma Road,
North of Howland Blvd
Background: The applicant is presenting a Final Plat for Eloah
Estates, which will create an access route through a C-2, General
Commercial parcel to an RM-1, Multiple Family Residential Dwelling
District zoned parcel.
Attachments: Eloah Estates Final Plat_Staff Report
Resolution No. 2025-26
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Meritage - Annexation and future Osteen Townhomes - Pre-Application Meeting
Background: Applicant: David Glunt
Spruce Creek Civil Engineering, Inc
1982 State Road 44, Suite 360, New Smyrna, Florida 32168
Project Name: Osteen Townhomes
Project Type: Pre-Application Meeting
Project Acreage: 12.98 Acres
Current Zoning: Westside-Unincorporated
Reference: N/A
Tax Parcel No.: 9206-00-00-0050
Property Location: Southeast intersection of SR 415 and 8th Avenue
Background: The applicant is interested in developing 80
townhomes on SR 415, which will use City of Deltona water and sewer.
Attachments: Project Narrative_v1
Concept Plan
B. 625 Lake Butler Avenue - Single Family Home - Pre-Application Meeting
Background: Applicant: Jesse Newton
Project Name: 625 Lake Butler Ave.
Project Type: Single-Family Home
Project Acreage: 3.02 Acres
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Current Zoning: RE-1
Reference: N/A
Tax Parcel No.: 9101-00-00-0160, 9101-00-00-0168, and 9101-00-
00-0167
Property Location: 605, 615 and 625 Lake Butler Avenue.
Background: The applicant is interested in developing multiple
dwellings.
Attachments: 625 Butler Avenue
Applicant Letter
Wetland survey
Lake Butler Survey
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
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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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accommodations can be provided.
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