Planning & Zoning Board

Planning & Zoning Board Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM City Commission Chambers 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.A Consider the Approval of the Planning and Zoning Board March 2, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. The meeting minutes for March 2, 2026 will be provided at the May 4, 2026 meeting for approval 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Randy Herman, 108 Esther Street, spoke against light pollution. Cindy Sniezak, 512 Yupon Avenue, please give the audience longer to view the presentation slides. James Burke, 1873 Pioneer Trail, want to protect the town now they have moved here. 4. OLD BUSINESS 4.A ZT-12-25: Review and give a recommendation to the City Commission on reproposed zoning text amendments to Land Development Regulations Section 504.02 (Zoning Districts), Section 505.05 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures), and Section 201.00 (General Definitions) that define average daily users, establish use neutral standards including setback requirements and allow the reconstruction of severely damaged nonconforming buildings of special exceptions or conditional uses.

The Planning Director presented the text amendment to the board. A motion was made by Member McKenna for a positive recommendation to the City Commission and seconded by Member Bien Passed 3-2, with Member Bien and Member Causey voting No. Public Participation: Susan Magdamy, 201 Peninsula Coronado Church, had questions on the definitions. Jessica Gall, representative of Beachside Baptiste church, believes this is a fair approach. Linda Woodard, 628 Yupon Avenue, stated this will affect the citizens quality of life. Cindy Sniezak, 512 Yupon Avenue, spoke out against the amendment. Richard Brown, 630 Yupon Avenue, spoke against the amendment. Jesse Romero, 708 South Cooper Street, stated he was confused on the definitions. Fitzgerald 626 South Pine Street, also has questions about the definitions. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.A Request to consider Rezoning case PUD-0008-2025, Sprouts Shopping Center, So. Myrtle St. & SR 44, to change existing City zoning from LI, Light Industry to PUD Planned Unit Development Planning Staff gave a presentation on the rezoning. Glenn Storch gave a presentation of the future project. A motion was made by Member McKenna for a positive recommendation to the City Commission and seconded by Member Causey. Motion Passed 4-1 with Member Hall voting No. Public Participation: Stephanie Ford, Southeast Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the rezoning. Crystal Sailor, 633 Ball Street, spoke against the rezoning.

Celia Forno, 902 West 7th Street, spoke against the rezoning. Linda Burke, 1873 Pioneer Trail, spoke against the rezoning. Brooks Wiess, 4314 Gulf Cove, spoke against the rezoning. Dana Ann Clark, restricted address, spoke against the rezoning. Sharon Glenn, 1111 South Atlantic Avenue, spoke against the rezoning. Cindy Sniezak, 512 Yupon Avenue, spoke against the rezoning. Tammy Collins, 898 South Myrtle Avenue, spoke against the rezoning. Bob Williams, 3011 Tropes Trace, spoke positively about the rezoning. Jesse Romero, 708 South Cooper Street, spoke against the rezoning. 5.B ZT-0001-2026: Conduct a review and provide a recommendation to the City Commission on the following minor text amendments to section 305.05, 504.02, 604.051. 803.03, 803.05, 804.03, 1007.00, 1008.00, and 1009.00 of the Land Development Regulations. A motion was made by Member Causey for a positive recommendation to the City Commission and seconded by Member Bien. Motion Passed 5-0 5.C Special Exception 1-26: 505 1st Street, A Special Exception to allow automobile sales in the B-3 Highway Service Business District A motion was made by Member McKenna for a positive recommendation to the City Commission and seconded by Member Hall. Motion Passed 5-0 5.D Nominate and vote on 2026 Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairperson. A motion was made by Member Bien nominated Member McKenna to serve as Vice Mayor and seconded by Member Hall. Motion Passed 5-0 6. COMMENTS OR STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 7. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION BY THE STAFF 8. ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, if an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission of the City of New Smyrna Beach with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be required and the individual will need to ensure that a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Such person must provide a method for recording the proceedings. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail at 210 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168, (386) 410-2630, prior to the meeting. The City of New Smyrna Beach April 6, 2026 2