Planning and Zoning Board

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday, August 15, 2018 7:00 PM Deltona Commission Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. 2. ROLL CALL: Also present: Kathrine Kyp, Planning and Development Services; Scott McGrath, Planning and Development Services and Ron Paradise, Planning and Development Services. Present: 6 - Chair Tom Burbank Vice Chair Donald Philpitt Secretary John Harper Member Michael Putkowski Member Stony Sixma Member Dwayne Kennedy Excused: 1 - Member Ruben Munoz 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: A. Minutes of July 18, 2018. Motion by Michael Putkowski, seconded by Stony Sixma, to accept the Minutes of July 18, 2018.. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 5 - Vice Chair Philpitt, Secretary Harper, Member Putkowski, Member Sixma and Member Kennedy Abstain: 1 - Chair Burbank 4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS: 5. PUBLIC FORUM: Time permitted, public comment shall be permitted at the end of agenda items only and shall not exceed two minutes. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. Resolution No. 2018-49 - Granting a Conditional Use to permit a house of City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 8/17/2018 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 15, 2018 worship within an RE-1, Residential Estate zoning district for the property located at 2745 Lake Helen-Osteen Road. Mr. McGrath provided a staff report to the Board. Discussion occurred between Staff and the Board regarding the previous Conditional Use applications, prior extensions and the length of the allowed extensions. Pastor Kelly Santos, 2025 Dalton Ave, Deltona, Fl. - spoke regarding the project and stated that the church conference has made money available to finish the project. Chairman Burbank was concerned regarding the financial stability. Member Sixma commented positively on the construction. Putkowski asked when the project will be completed. Glen Canfield - 153 S. Timbercreek Rd. Ormond Beach, Fl - spoke as the contractor working on the project. He stated they need to bring power to the site and install a sprinkler system in the building. He stated the church had to ask for additional funding to complete these items. He noted the estimated time to complete the project is 4-5 months after permitting. Mr. Canfield noted that any additional funding that may be needed he is prepared to donate to the project. Motion by John Harper, seconded by Stony Sixma, to recommend for approval of Resolution No. 2018-49 - Granting a Conditional Use to permit a house of worship within an RE-1, Residential Estate zoning district for the property located at 2745 Lake Helen-Osteen Road.. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Philpitt, Secretary Harper, Member Putkowski, Member Sixma and Member Kennedy B. Resolution No. 2018-48 - Granting a Conditional Use to permit a house of worship within an RE-1, Residential Estate zoning district for properties located at 2005 and 2025 Wiggley Farms Road. Mr. McGrath provided the board with a staff report and copies of a conceptual site plan. He noted that there is no proposed access onto Wiggley Farms Rd. James Senatore, 1317 Sumter St. Leesburg, Fl. - noted the green space to the back of the building is for future expansion. Member Putkowski asked the timeline. Mr. Senatore stated within the next year for permitting. Chairman Burbank asked if expansion of the facility would require an amended CU. Staff replied only if daycare or school is proposed. Jo Kovach Kelsch, 2055 Wiggley Farms Rd. Deltona, Fl.- spoke against the Conditional Use stating it would increase traffic, reduce noise barriers and bring crime. She stated she City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 8/17/2018 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 15, 2018 has and has difficulties accessing Elkcam Blvd. from Wiggley Farms Rd. Terry Zaudtke, 2065 Wiggley Farms Rd. Deltona, Fl. - spoke regarding the character of the neighborhood and the history of the neighborhood. He stated his concerns of the engineering traffic issues on Elkcam Blvd. He spoke about additional conditions, extra buffers, and adjoining neighbors. Rosemary Fancher, 2080 Wiggley Farms Rd. Deltona, Fl.- spoke against the project and has concerns regarding traffic and endangerment of wildlife. She also provided a letter from an adjacent neighbor who is against the project and could not attend. Larry Chenoweth, owner of the property - spoke in favor of the Conditional Use and provided the history regarding the property. He said it was deeded to a church for 10 years and when it didn't construct it was then deeded back to the family. Mr. Senatore stated that the building faces Elkcam Blvd. and ample distances from the parking lot and adjacent roads are provided. Susan Pilcher 2159 Van Orman Deltona, Fl. - spoke against the project and wanted to know why this lot was chosen. Mr. Senatore stated that they looked at 5-6 places and found the site was affordable and had good access. She spoke regarding traffic and potential drug problems and nefarious activity that could occur within the area after hours. Javier Vega, 2162 Van Orman Deltona, Fl. - spoke against the project and stated that he retired military and wanted to live in an area that is quiet. He spoke about his concerns regarding traffic, speeding, and frequent traffic accidents. He noted the numerous drug and gang signs throughout the City. Mr. Senatore stated the parking lot will be lighted. Anibal Lopez, 2885 Highland Lakes Dr. Deltona - spoke regarding the beauty of Deltona. He is a member of the church and spoke about change and a growing community. He assured that they will deter crime. He will take consideration of the concerns when building the church. Member Harper stated he lives one lot off of Elkcam and has two (2) churches within 75 feet of his home and has never seen an increase in traffic or crime. Motion by John Harper, seconded by Stony Sixma, to recommend for approval, Resolution No. 2018-48 - Granting a Conditional Use to permit a house of worship within an RE-1, Residential Estate zoning district for properties located at 2005 and 2025 Wiggley Farms Road.. The motion failed by the following vote: For: 3 - Chair Burbank, Secretary Harper and Member Sixma Against: 3 - Vice Chair Philpitt, Member Putkowski and Member Kennedy City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 8/17/2018 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 15, 2018 8. STAFF COMMENTS: 9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm. ______________________________ Tom Burbank, Chairperson ATTEST: ______________________________ Kathrine Kyp, Board Secretary City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 8/17/2018