Eustis extends Win 1 Ministries lease, approves multiple annexations and comp‑plan amendments
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Summary
The City Commission approved a two‑year lease extension with Win 1 Ministries for the service center at 301 Ward Street and adopted several ordinances to annex parcels and change future land use to Mixed Commercial Industrial, while transmitting a comprehensive‑plan evaluation package to the state for review.
The City Commission of the City of Eustis voted on multiple formal actions on Dec. 11, approving a 2‑year commercial lease extension with Win 1 Ministries and adopting several land‑use ordinances that annexed properties and changed future land‑use designations.
Lease extension: Tom (city staff) presented Resolution 25‑109, which keeps existing lease terms for Win 1 Ministries’ service center at 301 Ward Street and extends the agreement for two years. Pastor Renee and Benny Hill of Win 1 Ministries described the church’s community services, including a food pantry and space used for elections and city employee fitness. Commissioners discussed recreation‑space needs and the possibility of reprogramming CRA funds for indoor recreation. The commission approved the lease extension by roll call; all recorded votes were "Aye." (Resolution 25‑109 adopted.)
Annexations and land‑use changes: Senior planner Kyle Wilks presented linked ordinances (25‑0303/04/05 and 25‑34/35/36) to annex several parcels north of County Road 44 and east of State Road 19, and to change future land use to Mixed Commercial Industrial (MCI) with associated design‑district assignments. Staff noted water and sewer capacity is available, but that some tracts are in the 100‑year floodplain and have low soil suitability; wetlands and floodplain permitting would be required for development. The commission voted to adopt the annexations and comp plan amendments by roll call.
Comprehensive‑plan transmission: The commission also voted to transmit Ordinance 25‑38, a city‑initiated evaluation and appraisal review of the comprehensive plan, to state review (transmit, not adopt). Staff explained transmission starts the state comment period and amendments can be made before adoption.
Appointments: Reappointments for advisory boards were approved on the consent agenda: Rachel Holtzclaw to the Fire Pension Board, Monte Stamper to the Historic Preservation Board and Gwen Manning to the Library Board.
What’s next: Staff will proceed with state transmittal for the comprehensive‑plan package and will process any required permits for annexed parcels; the Win 1 Ministries lease will remain in effect under the new two‑year addendum.
