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The variance, for VAR25‑0001, affects a roughly 1.37‑acre parcel zoned C‑1 Retail Commercial and was requested so a quick‑service oil change operator could occupy a smaller frontage and allow the remaining land to be subdivided for future retail. Planning staff recommended approval, and the board approved the resolution by roll call: yes votes from Member French, Member Gonzales, Alternate Warnicki, Secretary Amoroso and Chair Cardo; no votes from Member Northey and Vice Chair D'Arrico.

Board planner Brandon Hatch told the board the property is “not currently developed” and that the proposal conforms to LDC sections 110‑315 and 110‑817; he said access is expected to remain where the conditional use had previously shown it and that Volusia County had verified that access location. Applicant representative William E. Barfield argued the 150‑foot requirement is appropriate for multi‑bay service centers but not for “quick change” oil facilities, which he characterized as two‑ to three‑bay, drive‑through operations with minimal customer parking.

Public commenters opposed the variance on safety and precedent grounds. Property owner Eric Sewell, who said he owns 3125 Howland Boulevard, told the board the 150‑foot rule “exists for a reason” and urged denial, calling the applicant’s hardship “self created.” Another nearby property representative, Michael Luciavo, asked the board to consider a frontage‑road approach and to avoid adding curb cuts on Howland Boulevard.

Board members and staff discussed circulation and queuing. Staff and the applicant said a final site plan and a traffic analysis will be required before development; staff noted that full traffic review occurs at final site plan and that any required off‑site improvements would need to be satisfied before development. The application includes cross‑access stubs so adjacent properties can connect in the future, and the applicant said cross‑easements would be used to share parking with future retail on the subdivided parcel.

The board’s action was a recommendation (resolution 2025‑116) to approve the variance; staff reiterated that final development will be governed by the conditions of the previously approved conditional use and by the forthcoming site‑plan and traffic review processes.

Less critical details: the conditional use allowing an auto service use on this property was previously approved by the city through Resolution 2024‑42; the applicant provided a marketing name for the proposed operator as “5 Minute Quick Change.”","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning & Zoning Meeting - September 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning and Zoning Board on a 5–2 vote approved a major variance allowing a quick‑service oil change to use 100 feet of street frontage instead of the 150 feet required by code at 3150 Howland Boulevard.","taxTitle","Deltona, Volusia County, Florida","taxId",4876,"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},5979829,"Board recommends changes to plat process and creates urban infill redevelopment option to speed redevelopment",804,2550000,3354000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5810158-d56867dd6df80de994d36f7d9b887331&start=2550&end=3354","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5810158-d56867dd6df80de994d36f7d9b887331/thumbnail_2550000.jpg","/articles/5979829/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Board-recommends-changes-to-plat-process-and-creates-urban-infill-redevelopment-option-to-speed-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979829-21020f53da0afd30b4a97dac17d65b82/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930384&Signature=EA589iZYXgAVXEStwppyUIkNQ4J5oCJ~xbGLzDtIGqghw5HgADrc0rnEa2KV5NWrvFAnqECRtPqDlsc4~79pKMeLhn~xvDb~hbBvXn4CcHzsMJTV9YEd2pxY7O8F7DzfF7XB3Bf7SaXldSO8wZG87Q0wEfYb-SCR6ilrttolt0KQD1jPNs8QHdOxyWT6TJEFQVOWVYRCKEzwAul47cEuhfN5oZQ51cTfB8PO5aUcYpSpvVur3JSYV~WqzEabr~E-ZIUkvMYCYSr2GRMV4gs~dA-CuHJ2~6zTs23wtoTME-AlQG28ZZHdRqf4UIJnmPv5JPcn4xZT5T~7t5aQ3vsfLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of Ordinance 30‑2025, which revises plat and replat procedures and establishes an Urban Infill Redevelopment Program to encourage redevelopment of vacant, small or underutilized parcels.

Planning Director Jordan Smith told the board the ordinance implements requirements of Florida Senate Bill 784 and clarifies approval authority: the planning director will be the final approval authority for plats and replats, the Development Review Committee (DRC) will make recommendations, and the planning and zoning board and city commission retain authority over rezoning, conditional uses and variances. City commission approval for plats and replats is removed from the process.

The ordinance also adds an Urban Infill Redevelopment Program (new §704205) that allows case‑by‑case flexibility for redevelopment projects that demonstrate superior design and a measurable public benefit. Project criteria include compatibility with adjacent uses, parking solutions, architectural guidelines, public facilities adequacy, compliance with St. Johns River Water Management District requirements, and that the property meet multiple indicators of slum/blight as defined in Florida Statute Chapter 163 when applicable. The citizen awareness and participation notification distance for neighborhood meetings was increased from 300 to 500 feet.

Board members questioned contingencies should the director be unavailable, due diligence to confirm a parcel is underutilized for reasons other than flooding or environmental constraints, and whether projects would be reviewed consistently. Staff said contingencies and detailed review would be implemented in administrative procedures and that each project would be considered on a case‑by‑case basis under nine qualifying factors in the ordinance; staff noted roughly 1,500 single‑family infill lots were previously mapped and that the program would address both residential and commercial situations.

Member Northey moved to recommend the City Commission approve Ordinance 30‑2025; the motion passed by roll call with all members voting yes. The ordinance returns to the commission for action on its regular schedule.","The board recommended approval of Ordinance 30‑2025 to bring plat/replat procedures into compliance with Senate Bill 784, designate the planning director as the final plat authority, and add an urban infill redevelopment conditional use to allow flexibility for small or irregular parcels; members asked about contingencies, flood/underutilization",{"_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},5979832,"Planning board backs update to tower and antenna rules, asks staff to review bird and federal guidance",534,1912000,2446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5810158-d56867dd6df80de994d36f7d9b887331&start=1912&end=2446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5810158-d56867dd6df80de994d36f7d9b887331/thumbnail_1912000.jpg","/articles/5979832/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Planning-board-backs-update-to-tower-and-antenna-rules-asks-staff-to-review-bird-and-federal-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979832-d8e1fa46476a0bc6cd6bc4f532558eb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930384&Signature=o09-eP~AjYOsvmoCAqmA0ut3t~cFM-fQvFymr2YJqZEZDWlLyqDQ-3KmPsz6RW4KVZZC8~msyyGyTwIj99rZMi7xHPxdqGFlVQj8z3Cx58rx~EZhnbtbsocbOD4q-QwVW205KDKvntgnEOe59GFGdGCQ12o1NrXJ0iTiAsS4jTkhlyu78k~Mz2AIMsVaqUFiFk8JELZP6wVs32STM7Jhok5-AHDsyqo~KBDZMDqBGXOG6nDmGWFJy8N1iVuL0qGpAmXV96ucWf7rUIVggbUi174bz4jKCa6HuYq5uY4Rt5ZqfMbmiNgJAsFT41aUWFqArAO9aLspf8Em~G478wQbkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of Ordinance 33‑2025, which updates Chapter 82 of the City of Deltona Land Development Code to align tower and antenna regulation with the current Chapter 110 zoning framework and modern standards.

Staff said Chapter 82, adopted in 1997, contained references to an obsolete tower map and older Deltona Lakes community plan and that the proposed ordinance deletes the tower map, defers location and setback determinations to the Chapter 110 permitted use table, updates application requirements to match current LDC standards, clarifies co‑location rules and adds design standards for osprey nesting platforms. Staff recommended the board find the ordinance consistent with the comprehensive plan and forward a recommendation of approval to the city commission for first reading on Nov. 3.

Member French asked staff to evaluate whether the environmental assets section should reference guidance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the American Bird Conservancy and the Federal Communications Commission; staff responded that it would review how to incorporate agency report and study requirements and noted that the ordinance already requires submission of reports required by regional, state or federal agencies. Staff also cautioned that recently‑enacted state law (Senate Bill 180) may impose restrictions that need analysis.

The board voted to recommend approval and added direction that staff examine the environmental references and related agency guidance for the commission’s consideration. The motion to approve was made by Member Northey and included direction to staff; Member French seconded. Roll call recorded unanimous affirmative votes.","The board recommended approval of Ordinance 33‑2025 to modernize Chapter 82 (communications, antennas and towers) and remove outdated references to a tower map, while asking staff to consider additional wildlife and federal guidance noted by a board member before commission action.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning board approves variance allowing smaller frontage for quick‑service oil change at 3150 Howland Boulevard

Board recommends changes to plat process and creates urban infill redevelopment option to speed redevelopment

Planning board backs update to tower and antenna rules, asks staff to review bird and federal guidance