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Deltona commission denies Vineland Reserve Phase 1 final plat after stormwater peer review flags failures
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to deny acceptance of the Vineland Reserve Phase 1 final plat after a Pegasus Engineering peer review and notices from St. John's River Water Management District found stormwater ponds in Phases 2 and 3 failing to meet design criteria. Residents said dry ponds held water for months after Hurricane Milton.
The Deltona City Commission unanimously denied acceptance of the Vineland Reserve Phase 1 final plat on March 18, 2025, citing engineering findings that stormwater infrastructure in earlier phases of the development is not functioning as permitted.
David Hamster of Pegasus Engineering presented a technical memorandum prepared for the city. Hamster told the commission the post‑construction inspection identified deficiencies that must be corrected before vertical construction in Phase 1 proceeds. He said the memo recommends actions that should be completed prior to issuance of building permits.
Commissioner Lully, who moved to deny the…
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