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Consent agenda: The commission approved two consent agenda items, including planned park improvements. Motion: Vice Mayor Jessica Davis; second Commissioner Richard Paiva. Voice vote: aye; motion carries.

Old business: The commission voted to continue the second reading of an ordinance to abandon 0.198 acre of Church Street right‑of‑way to the May 5 meeting to satisfy noticing requirements. Motion to continue to May 5 carried (mover Commissioner Kevin Reid, second Vice Mayor Davis).

New business (procedural): The commission approved a 180‑day extension request for Class 2 site plan SP‑24068 (an Eliana’s Coffee on a 0.5‑acre site). Staff recommended the one‑time extension; motion passed unanimously. If approved, the site‑plan expiration will be October 18, 2025.

Other ceremonial items — firefighters sworn in, staff retirements and proclamations — were presented earlier in the meeting but did not require policy action.

Votes and motions summarized: consent agenda approved (motion by Davis, second Paiva); continuance of Church Street abandonment to May 5 (motion by Reid, second Davis) — motion carries; SP‑24068 extension (motion by Paiva, second Davis) — motion carries.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of DeLand City Commission Regular Meeting - April 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved the consent agenda, approved a continuance of an ordinance abandoning 0.198 acres of Church Street right‑of‑way to May 5, 2025, granted a single 180‑day extension for SP‑24068 (Eliana's Coffee) and approved other procedural items.","taxTitle","City of DeLand, Volusia County, Florida","taxId",72535,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6251018,"Commission adopts CDBG budget; city to apply for $176,000 Old Daytona Road rebuild",275,5739000,6014000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3197141-3926c50565d7c9e202df5c0de47b6691&start=5739&end=6014","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3197141-3926c50565d7c9e202df5c0de47b6691/thumbnail_5739000.jpg","/articles/6251018/Florida/Commission-adopts-CDBG-budget-city-to-apply-for-176000-Old-Daytona-Road-rebuild","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251018-05cbe7e058c76b40f4e47dbf9cc4a2f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770686382&Signature=AiDQzvLxcvmcnT~xoq1bd5AS3Sr8UQw3kkO24YM6xBUIFxORy6gDqKFrQPcRufWRKF0Q9Z~NumV5idQfk0XsQpbX7ZnCSwgpzTaEqJYF2U~AyB~qgxPCB5KCFAwm8~gsZOAYt~t7aayueM2iZE0TJ9X-erQFsdW~td1cnyUI8qMX-W4gP7V88v2vOeGTo9126Dr~LmPmk~MWnSLDU71yPx4DLA8nrsHdmRLL9DQYpSV0TigaP9nWkM2VVcMdNiZmjDrxDg8jDf8aBAfvS9bwry5Zvi9aNhTkyCSfcfp1-lzVE65b3cQQ4OlI2CCfnUdAx2Qkn5Ytg70E95e4xKYPEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission on April 21 approved a resolution adopting the fiscal year 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget and directed staff to submit the city’s proposed capital project to Volusia County and HUD for review.

Emily Kunkel, senior planner, explained the county has changed its allocation method to a competitive process for fiscal year 2025‑26 and that partnering cities must now submit shovel‑ready capital projects with a minimum value of $100,000. Based on eligibility and the new process, staff recommended submitting a single proposed capital improvement project: a rebuild of Old Daytona Road from Marsh Road to Old New Britain (Old NDB) Road. Kunkel put the total projected project cost at $176,000 and said the work would remove the roadway and subbase and install a new subbase with a two‑inch asphalt roadway to a 24‑foot width.

Staff described the public process to date, including a public participation meeting at the City Commission on February 3 and an internal deadline for project requests. Staff will submit the city’s application to the county for HUD review before the May 7 application deadline; award notices are expected from HUD and the county in October or November.

The motion to adopt the CDBG budget and authorize the application was made by Vice Mayor Jessica Davis, seconded by Commissioner Richard Paiva, and passed unanimously.","The commission approved a resolution to adopt the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget and submit a competitive FY25‑26 application requesting $176,000 to rebuild Old Daytona Road (Marsh Road to Old NDB Road). Staff will submit the application to the county/HUD by the May 7 deadline.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6251022,"Commission approves first reading to rezone 18.39 acres at 450 N. McDonald Ave. to McDonald Property PD",3080,2556000,5636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3197141-3926c50565d7c9e202df5c0de47b6691&start=2556&end=5636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3197141-3926c50565d7c9e202df5c0de47b6691/thumbnail_2556000.jpg","/articles/6251022/Florida/Commission-approves-first-reading-to-rezone-1839-acres-at-450-N-McDonald-Ave-to-McDonald-Property-PD","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251022-e2bb28d823d152518128d309116e33f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770686382&Signature=BYWN7UByh0j3cBUvFt8AZzrrvboSnu9jKWoupWWAHoD3hKfaxAsx~uzKEgxTuUNT-fJWpl1aTZ2i2T91AFUpl1MEVklUSFsW62U1IuBurFqsgWmsHENqFur7esEPflIBDWBI6dNoBXPdr4Mix-z-Lvn5uotm1XPEU21wcJJUJFYgg~7aXgShB90GjTDxJzSULLw5n3g1BRH~4lN9TQe58xDi0hOcx2OgYLaf165q0-sXFeyHJ9WY5w5nyhmFaKyTftXfttk7HIWjKz7zLoZrIU5coHCWR5B4~UbHkSFgMAsoPrpc1wkD~MrskNS60tyTCxjy~Xoul~opHZzMpwJHhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of DeLand Commission voted to approve on first reading April 21 an ordinance to change the zoning of approximately 18.39 acres at 450 North McDonald Avenue from R‑12 multifamily to a site‑specific McDonald Property Planned Development (PD).

Senior planner Kendall Story told the commission the property has functioned as a residential campus since the 1960s and was historically operated by the Lutheran Church’s Good Samaritan Society. The proposed PD would allow the owner to subdivide the campus into four lots to match distinct facility types (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care) while keeping unified operations and shared infrastructure such as stormwater and parking. Story said HUD‑guaranteed financing the owner expects to use restricts funds to specific portions of a facility; separating parcels under a PD will help the owner obtain financing and avoid creating nonconformities under straight R‑12 zoning.

The Planning Board recommended approval; Story said any future redevelopment of portions of the campus will still be subject to comprehensive review and updated engineering standards, including meeting 100‑year/24‑hour stormwater requirements for new improvements. Developer representative Mark Corette (Zivko & Associates) and other speakers answered commissioner questions; nearby resident Bruce McDermott said the property has deteriorated and asked why a zoning change is needed to enable private financing. Corette and the applicant’s attorney explained the financing constraints and said the PD includes a restriction that the campus remain under unified ownership and operation.

The motion to approve the ordinance on first reading was made by Commissioner Richard Paiva and seconded by Commissioner Kevin Reid. The roll call vote was Paiva — yes; Vice Mayor Jessica Davis — no; Kevin Reid — yes; Mayor Christopher M. Cloudman — yes. Motion carries (3‑1). The ordinance requires a second reading, scheduled for May 19.

The rezoning establishes PD standards customized for the McDonald campus to avoid site nonconformities that would arise if the owner subdivided the property under the existing R‑12 district. Staff recommended approval subject to any final changes made by staff, the city attorney or the commission.","The DeLand City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance to rezone an 18.39‑acre senior living campus at 450 North McDonald Avenue from R‑12 multifamily to a site‑specific Planned Development (McDonald PD) to allow subdivision into four lots while retaining unified operations; vote was 3‑1.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6251027,"DeLand commission approves reduced parking for 84-unit New York Avenue affordable housing with conditions",5883,3743000,9626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3197141-3926c50565d7c9e202df5c0de47b6691&start=3743&end=9626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3197141-3926c50565d7c9e202df5c0de47b6691/thumbnail_3743000.jpg","/articles/6251027/Florida/DeLand-commission-approves-reduced-parking-for-84-unit-New-York-Avenue-affordable-housing-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251027-d40fd7f371d0e4016073723438be3a3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770686382&Signature=dzFO62i6e387rIX7kBv9e9xSD1rsmrAgSO9LZYPLNCIk4mRG0WX-~vg9QRCiie~G-t7w~gN2uQ12lV0~RDLDynHItlTp-x343Q4FLuHA2-h8SQi4xVrNJG0WC-e~sCp2g7Yalhz0HJfJJE1TB5zA1-uIEc0prSXXMFqVvBtwMHtS0Vx4y-9~F3Vo4d8ALVrzwBHO3aaSWXz9kw7EukSq1NO5QoxeXosUGUxrEdABSGzEZD25OB5D0roLCXCrg0P-7OfV~6-XbAUWgD4WQbcJMFUwdIBpol~Wl1eijdsxOwQ7gmMqEDKtLuAAO9DSkn6YpdcMKc0vAnP0TluvFz8tyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of DeLand Commission voted 3-1 April 21 to approve a parking reduction and allowance for off-site residential parking tied to an 84-unit affordable housing project proposed at 225 West New York Avenue.

The action permits the developer, Blue Sky Communities, to provide 94 on-site vehicle parking spaces and requires the developer to secure an enforceable off-site parking agreement for 20 additional vehicle spaces within roughly 500 feet of the site. The commission attached three written conditions: (1) the project must remain affordable for the long term (a condition discussed as 50 years during the hearing), (2) 13 units shall be dedicated for permanent supportive housing and managed in partnership with the Neighborhood Center per the county’s restrictive covenant, and (3) the off-site parking agreement(s) must be finalized and presented for review at the site-plan approval step.

The vote followed more than an hour of staff briefing, applicant testimony and public comment. Planning staff recommended denial because the City’s Land Development Code does not currently include a formal mechanism for reducing parking for listed multifamily uses or for allowing residential off-site parking. Carol (planning staff) told commissioners the code requires 188 vehicle-equivalent spaces for the proposed mix and that the application, as submitted, proposed 94 vehicle spaces plus 52 bicycle spaces (which the code then equated to additional vehicle credit), leaving a staff-calculated shortfall of 68 vehicle spaces under the existing code.

Developer representatives said they redesigned the site to add 28 spaces and now propose 94 on-site vehicle spots; they also presented a signed parking study and counts from comparable local affordable complexes showing underutilized parking at those properties. Mark Watts, attorney for Blue Sky Communities, argued the project’s downtown location, proximity to transit and the applicant’s observed parking utilization supported a reduced requirement: “When you look at the actual observed demand at comparable locations, 75 parking spaces would be the ITE demand that would be justified here,” Watts said during his presentation. Blue Sky’s CEO, Sean Wilson, told the commission the project is funded by state and county allocations and that the developer has already spent design and due‑diligence funds: “We only have 84 units. We have 94 parking spaces on-site and we know that about 76 households are likely to own a vehicle — there will be a space for every single one of them,” he said.

Supporters who spoke during public comment included clergy, local nonprofits and pedestrian/active‑transportation advocates, who said the project would serve students, service workers and households without cars and would increase affordable housing stock near downtown jobs and services. Reverend Todd Campbell Jr. said, “This proposal isn’t just about parking, it’s about people.” Savannah Jane Griffin, CEO of the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, said the Neighborhood Center will manage the 13 supportive units and offered data that 74% of their adult housing clients do not own a vehicle.

Opponents and some commissioners raised concerns about weekday daytime parking pressure and the tentative nature of off-site arrangements. City and county parking lots near the site were discussed as possible overflow locations; county staff indicated the county could consider a non‑exclusive license but had not committed to long-term reserved spaces. Commissioners framed a compromise that requires the developer to secure off-site spaces and present the finalized agreement at the site-plan stage.

The motion to approve the parking reduction and allow off-site residential parking was made by Commissioner Kevin Reid and seconded by Commissioner Richard Paiva. The roll call vote was Paiva — yes; Vice Mayor Jessica Davis — no; Kevin Reid — yes; Mayor Christopher M. Cloudman — yes. The motion carried 3-1.

The project will return as a class‑4 site plan (because it exceeds 80 units), when staff will review the off-site parking agreements, final engineering and any Historic Preservation Board modifications to building height or design before a final city approval.

The commission’s approval does not change the Land Development Code; several commissioners and staff urged updating the parking and infill standards for downtown and affordable housing in subsequent code amendments.","After extended public comment and debate, the City Commission voted 3-1 to allow a parking reduction for an 84-unit affordable housing project at 225 W. New York Ave., approving 94 on-site vehicle spaces and requiring a 20-space off-site agreement plus long-term affordability covenants and a commitment of 13 units to the Neighborhood Center.","actionData","errors"]

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