Planning and Zoning Board

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:00 PM Deltona Commission Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: Also Present: Phyllis Wallace; Public Works, Jessica Entwistle, Jonathan Knight, Kaitlyn Apgar with Planning and Development Services; Darren Elkind, Paul and Elkind Attorneys at law; Bill Griffin, Halifax Health; and Mark Pell. Present: 7 - Chair Eric Alexander Vice Chair Susan Berk Secretary Rachel Amoroso Member Ron Gonzalez Member Dr. Allen Pfeffer Member Stony Sixma Alternate Andrea Cardo Excused: 2 - Alternate Tara D'Errico Alternate Adam Vazquez Absent: 2 - Member Manuel Rodriguez Alternate Steven Webster 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: A. Minutes of September 20, 2023 Motion by Member Sixma, second by Member Gonzalez to approve the Minutes of September 20, 2023, 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 forum are not allowed and will be ruled out of order by the Chair. City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 12/4/2023 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes November 15, 2023 Chair opened and closed public forum as there was none. 6. OLD BUSINESS: None. 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. Ordinance No. 01-2024- Amending the recording Development Agreement and Master Development Plan for the Bella Vista Business Planned Unit Development (BPUD): Removing Sections 4 through 9 and making changes to Sections 14 and 17 in the Development Agreement approved by Ordinance No. 10-2013. City Attorney Segal-George explained the quasi-judicial process and swore in the public who wanted to speak on the item. Ms. Entwistle gave her presentation regarding Ordinance No. 01-2024. She explained the background and changes from the previous amendment. She provided a map of the existing site and the original Ordinance that was approved in May of 2013. She outlined the Development Agreement, Master Development Plan, and the matters of consideration. Member Sixma asked for the reason behind the previous owner not signing. Ms. Entwistle mentioned she was not sure why it wasn't signed previously, because a plat was approved shortly after. Alternate Cardo asked if the lift station was private or public. Ms. Entwistle clarified it will be private. Discussion occurred regarding the previous Development Agreement and retention ponds. Mr. Elkind provided details on the background of the property and stated it is intended to bring more health services to the community. He explained the lots pertaining to Halifax Health may have rotating specialty care and primary care. Mr. Elkind stated lot one (1), would be used for the medical office with the other lots being sold. Discussion occurred regarding in the natural conditions of the land and the stormwater. Mr. Pell discussed concerns on removing Sections four (4) through nine (9) of the 2013 Development Agreement. He explained the issues with the ingress and egress in relation to the parcels around the BPUD, and provided history of this area. Discussion occured regarding the 2013 Development Agreement. Vice Chair Berk asked why would it be in the City's best interest to approve the amendment. Ms. Entwistle stated it would allow for future commercial uses. City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 12/4/2023 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes November 15, 2023 Mr. Griffin, Halifax Health, introduced himself and explained that the cost to build the road is too fiscally burdensome. He also clarified that there has been no offer to buy this parcel. Ms. Entwistle stated there has been only two (2) pre-applications submitted in relation to this BPUD with one(1) being at the corner of Fort Smith Boulevard and State Road 415 and another at the corner of Howland Boulevard and State Road 415. Motion by Stony Sixma, seconded by Rachel Amoroso, to approve Ordinance No. 01-2024- amending the recorded Development Agreement and Master Development Plan for the Bella Vista Business Planned Unit Development (BPUD): Removing Sections 4 through 9 and making changes to Sections 14 and 17 in the Development Agreement approved by Ordinance No. 10-2013. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Chair Alexander, Vice Chair Berk, Secretary Amoroso, Member Gonzalez, Member Pfeffer, Member Sixma and Alternate Cardo Member Sixma stated he made the motion because of staff recommendation. Member Gonzalez explained he sees both sides, but voted for approval because he believes access can be negotiated in the future. Member Pfeffer stated he liked the idea of medical offices being in this area, therefore, he is voting for the ordinance. Alternate Cardo stated this is a difficult decision because she can see both sides, but agrees with staff recommendation. She explained the change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the matters of consideration. Secretary Amoroso stated it was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Vice Chair Burke stated she is voting in favor because it is in the best interest of the City. She explained the item is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and matters of consideration. Chair Alexander stated he empathizes with Mr. Pell, but hopes this area starts developing. Therefore, he was voting in favor to see growth. 8. STAFF COMMENTS: City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 12/4/2023 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes November 15, 2023 Ms. Entwistle asked the Board if they would like the next Planning and Zoning meeting to be moved to December 13, 2023, for the holidays. The majority agreed. 9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS: Member Sixma made a comment regarding their position as a recommending body as City Commission makes the final decision. He stated that the applicant and constituents still have time to discuss possibilities. Member Gonzalez made comments regarding possibilities of the lot and encouraged the collaboration of the applicant and Mr.Pell. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting Adjourned at 7:21pm __________________________________ Board Chair, Eric Alexander ATTEST: __________________________________ Board Secretary, Nelly Kerr City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 12/4/2023