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DeBary council approves first reading to reclassify 465 West Highbanks Road to allow 1‑acre split
Summary
The City of DeBary approved first readings of a comprehensive plan amendment and a related zoning map amendment that will allow Community Methodist Church to reserve and sell a single 1‑acre parcel from an 18.05‑acre property. Council voted 4–0 with Mayor Chazet abstaining because she disclosed an intention to purchase the lot.
The City of DeBary on first reading approved changes to the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning map to reclassify an 18.05‑acre property at 465 West Highbanks Road so the church owner can separate a single 1‑acre parcel.
Growth Management Director Stephen Bap told the council staff had reviewed the application against the city’s goals and policies and recommended approval of the first reading. “The staff does recommend the city council approve the first reading of ordinance o 9 20 25,” Bap said during the staff presentation, noting the parcel includes a roughly 2.91‑acre conservation easement and an existing cell‑tower lease.
The ordinance changes the property’s future land use designation from Agricultural/Open Space to Agricultural/Rural…
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