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Commission approves first reading to rezone 18.39 acres at 450 N. McDonald Ave. to McDonald Property PD
Summary
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.
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.
