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Dr. Kathleen O’Rourke told the council that city staff approved elements of the project but that the application has not had an explicit council ruling on comprehensive‑plan compliance. She said an administrative appeals board declined to act on citizens’ appeals, and that the council, not staff or the appeals body, must determine whether the proposal complies with the comprehensive plan.

“The comprehensive plan’s the ultimate authority. It does not allow multifamily projects to be accessed on a local road,” Dr. O’Rourke said at the lectern, adding that the project’s proposed access is from a local street and therefore, in her view, violates the plan. She asked the council to add the item to the agenda for the next meeting and make the required vote.

Council members did not take formal action on the request at the time; the public comment was recorded and entered into the meeting record. Members of the public and the speaker asserted procedural and legal concerns about who has authority to interpret comprehensive‑plan compliance — staff, an administrative board, or the council itself. The council did not schedule a vote on the matter during the meeting; staff and councilors would need to follow the city’s agenda‑setting rules to place the item on a future meeting agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting — 05/13/2025 - 6:30 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","A resident and neighborhood advocates urged the council to put a disputed Palo Garden development back on the agenda, saying staff approved a site plan without a definitive council determination that the project complies with the city’s comprehensive plan.","taxTitle","Titusville, Brevard County, Florida","taxId",55029,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060198,"Council amends Verona (Willow Creek) master plan to allow narrower townhome lots and expanded model‑home clusters",4330,9850000,14180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293048-e1a3c0465a3acf2b07b0093a335942f8&start=9850&end=14180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293048-e1a3c0465a3acf2b07b0093a335942f8/thumbnail_9850000.jpg","/articles/6060198/Titusville/Brevard-County/Florida/Council-amends-Verona-Willow-Creek-master-plan-to-allow-narrower-townhome-lots-and-expanded-modelhome-clusters","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060198-68b53c1abc9545242cda8deed4682789/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206613&Signature=G9bHlbEvLvte2F0J2TQEpJiKHCaN3-LQ4429PS-oN4HtaSrs7UWd9ociSomEz86DqY-Y6odltWuNEGb2bQ1bdDdznfKa6ziaTUjKlC6-Bpk5ZN~HUICeWqZ5wMSgigLBivdDwDZRfLnrM9txhlTe9BUJsB5cqlIWf61v8DSwPugWHsmmuQY8yU2bGsSOkpCvUxxqbrO7fQhMqWwbkpwCpaitbcOzO0NJeEdLcCmJWJ5VXt404H9AryaYVvz300riPM5FNxNPRuZ2dmY0o18de-uMlWhb3tvKSOCGWxxZxQdH8Vn1kzk5UN7Gi3tahKHcxt6ykV9Bwhl4VXr40h-vVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Titusville City Council approved amendments to the Verona (also called Willow Creek) Planned Development master plan, changing multiple development standards for portions of the 638‑acre project.

The council adopted the rezoning ordinance after staff presentation and public comment. The ordinance, moved by Member Nelson and seconded by Vice Mayor Cole, passed on a 4‑1 vote (Member Stockel voted no). The changes that passed include: allowing reduced townhome lot widths down to 20 feet in the multi‑family Village E, clarifying townhouse group spacing and a six‑unit maximum per townhouse building group, and permitting clusters of up to four decorated model homes plus a real‑estate sales office and temporary ancillary stabilized parking in each residential village subject to conditions.

Planning staff had recommended denial of a broader setback reduction; the applicant, KB Homes Orlando LLC (applicant Rodney Honeycutt and company representatives spoke), narrowed the request and negotiated conditions with the Planning & Zoning Commission. The P&Z recommended a compromise for a reduced rear setback only for lots whose width fully abuts storm‑water retention lakes (the commission’s wording would reduce the affected lots from 126 to 99); council approved a version that implements the commission’s recommendation with additional staff conditions around accessory structures and townhouse building‑group spacing.

The hearings drew multiple public speakers who raised concerns about drainage and site elevation. Several residents said they had experienced poor drainage and localized ponding and asked whether additional reduction in setbacks might increase risk to lot owners. The developer and its engineering team responded that the stormwater system had been designed under state water‑management standards, that the site discharges under I‑95 to the Saint Johns River watershed, and that routine construction‑phase conveyance issues (silt, blocked inlets) could be addressed.

Council members said they wanted to balance the developer’s ability to deliver a sought‑after one‑story product at a lower price point with neighborhood concerns about drainage and long‑term maintenance. The council carried forward several conditions into the final PD ordinance to govern accessory building setbacks, townhouse group spacing, and the allowed model‑home configuration. Staff will ensure utilities and certificates of occupancy are provided before any model homes are occupied; the ordinance also preserves review procedures for final plats and site plans.

Council asked staff to continue monitoring drainage complaints and to work with the developer and the community development staff to address any localized conveyance problems. The ordinance and related conditions will apply as the developer records final plats and proceeds through individual construction phases.","Titusville approved changes to the Verona (Willow Creek) planned development allowing multi‑family village lots as narrow as 20 feet, clarifying townhouse building group standards and permitting clustered model homes with a sales office. The decision followed mixed public comment about drainage and neighborhood impacts.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060203,"Titusville adopts automated school‑zone speed enforcement program amid debate over hours and scope",3231,5969000,9200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293048-e1a3c0465a3acf2b07b0093a335942f8&start=5969&end=9200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293048-e1a3c0465a3acf2b07b0093a335942f8/thumbnail_5969000.jpg","/articles/6060203/Titusville/Brevard-County/Florida/Titusville-adopts-automated-schoolzone-speed-enforcement-program-amid-debate-over-hours-and-scope","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060203-775489848c247900cb90620581160dcb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206613&Signature=h4sZ-iQCI53fUy3TxDtlergUwCqqf6e-68b1isJpEi~DRVQ9HgTybDIAx~DEjyJQxmvWR5xomjgPFFcI7VYfWYnJZmwymx7~CkfRidqoM1v43gZDwRjTWzBvSs1tkIuIMTek82nxu31E2hzYcVxeewY8DQmFKirwU0TU40ZibXeU~t2HuSXgeD8CWjQBmmgsly5GMRPhkiiT8tlwher5MDmsLoj2ZzcIHX5G3wyIo79RAKW5uatMaaUzJyTGCI8~d2QWrHtVCAWvZPEJb299HpaFPQzV6W3oPdrzxXoT96orizMA4q1YzxUfTi2mYq0fMq0SXi-6nA1YMnbE7C2JSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Titusville City Council voted 3‑2 to adopt an ordinance establishing a school‑zone speed enforcement program that authorizes automated speed detection systems in designated school zones and sets civil enforcement procedures.

Member Nelson moved to approve the ordinance and the council adopted it after a lengthy public hearing and extensive discussion about hours of operation, vendor reliability and technical issues. The final roll call was Mayor Andrew Connors — yes; Vice Mayor Cole — yes; Member Nelson — yes; Member Stokel — no; Member Muscoso — no.

Major Gonzalez presented the police department’s case, citing sustained speeding in multiple school zones and arguing the program is a “force multiplier” for traffic safety when officers cannot be posted at every site. The major described how systems operate: cameras or speed detection devices capture only vehicles exceeding a threshold (in this case 11 mph over the posted limit), the vendor forwards evidence and the department reviews each violation before issuing a licensed owner a civil notice. Gonzalez said vendors typically provide a 30‑day warning period and a 30‑day public‑awareness campaign is required by state statute.

Opponents and skeptical council members urged a more limited pilot — e.g., operating only during drop‑off and pick‑up — or alternatives such as rotating officer enforcement and dynamic radar feedback signs. Member Stokel voted no, saying she would only support enforcement limited to the 30‑minute before/after windows; Member Muscoso also opposed the ordinance as drafted. Supporters said running the cameras during the entire regular school day captures students arriving, departing and moving around campuses, and that data from local field studies showed high violation rates at many schools.

Council members asked for vendor contract terms that permit the city to terminate for convenience and for a robust public‑awareness/warning period before citations are issued. Staff said vendors vary; some contracts provide a 30‑day opt‑out or a warning window. The ordinance approved by council establishes the program and procedures; individual zones and vendor selection will appear at subsequent public hearings where council will have the chance to set which schools and the sequence of rollout.

Council members also asked staff to coordinate signage/FDOT work where school zones are on state roads; Member Nelson asked staff to request FDOT place school signage on Sycamore Street to address a private school there.

The ordinance vote follows similar programs elsewhere in Florida and reflects a wider debate over automated enforcement, technical reliability and civil‑versus‑criminal treatment of traffic violations.","After heated debate, City Council approved an ordinance authorizing automated speed detection systems in designated school zones; the program imposes civil citations for vehicles exceeding the posted limit by 11 mph or more and includes a statutorily required public‑awareness/warning period.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060208,"Titusville council asks police to offer grieving mother private viewing of body‑camera footage",905,1439000,2344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293048-e1a3c0465a3acf2b07b0093a335942f8&start=1439&end=2344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293048-e1a3c0465a3acf2b07b0093a335942f8/thumbnail_1439000.jpg","/articles/6060208/Titusville/Brevard-County/Florida/Titusville-council-asks-police-to-offer-grieving-mother-private-viewing-of-bodycamera-footage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060208-f0a7730056f380b1db91977a21f62793/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206613&Signature=mhojEw7DGIMQmtwJUlUnCiI23qu~ND7Y3-V6qMzPcR3hTW6n-Rh30eQ-0xKyXUe2EDltq5ON19juCWcphWy2dXsXB9oDm1rBsPyFUqrzOEDUyUobFdHj~PI05FWll0Y8de2CHWWb8kAApU7-x25vAs~eCCA~3w6PNrZ7OGGgerU7V4twBCX2d-~OkBSkdl29hKHKOESfkAreoH3imWdOjvMRLFFGXuVznX-IbYSSCgqf--fOqn3UVjpZN6XZ5qk1nprWZ3FSZacQgy2TLtBDZVQuZRC5E8e6~PkNjeb9DZavyPAK9EF72E7ILCpXCVFUM6qUUF~hJTMdQBwegpiwmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Titusville City Council voted 5‑0 Tuesday to ask the city manager to request that the Titusville Police Department offer Samantha Charles the opportunity to privately view available body‑worn camera footage related to the Feb. 7, 2025, officer‑involved shooting, accompanied by a support person of her choosing and contingent on any required confidentiality or nondisclosure agreement.

The unanimous motion, made by Member Muscoso and seconded by Vice Mayor Cole, came after dozens of residents urged the council to press for transparency and closure. The motion asked the city manager to request the viewing “as soon as possible,” while council members repeatedly noted the police department, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the State Attorney’s Office each have roles in the investigative and release process.

The decision followed lengthy public comment from family members and advocates, who said delay has caused further trauma. “She just wants to see what happened to her son,” Samantha Charles told the council during public comment. Community speakers repeatedly requested that Chief Lau either release the footage to the family or ask the prosecutors to do so.

Council members debated legal and procedural limits before voting. Member Nelson pointed out that the State Attorney’s Office ultimately reviews the FDLE file; Member Muscoso and Vice Mayor Cole said the council should formally request the police department to seek permission or otherwise offer the viewing because that council support could strengthen the family’s request.

Council and speakers also noted inconsistent public statements on the status of the FDLE review. In the meeting the mayor referenced a press release indicating the case had moved to another level of review; others said the chief had told family members different information. Members agreed the city should not interfere with an active state investigation and added language asking that any viewing occur \"within state guidelines.\" The council asked staff to clarify whether the Titusville Police Department has authority to provide private viewing while the state review is pending.

The council’s motion and roll call are recorded in the meeting minutes. No formal order to release footage was issued; the council’s action was a request that the city manager ask the police department to offer a private viewing, subject to any legal or prosecutorial restrictions.

The family and several community advocates said the council vote was a step toward closure but reiterated they want the footage shared with the family and their attorney. The council directed staff to follow up and report back on whether the department or the State Attorney’s Office can authorize the viewing and on any procedural steps needed to implement the request.","After weeks of public pressure, Titusville City Council voted to ask the police chief to offer Samantha Charles a private, confidential viewing of body‑worn camera footage related to the Feb. 7 officer‑involved shooting. Council members stressed the request should proceed within state guidelines and with coordination of prosecutors.","actionData","errors"]

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