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CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall – Council Chamber 405 Bagshaw Way, Edgewood, Florida Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM AGENDA Welcome! We are very glad you have joined us for today’s Council meeting. If you are not on the agenda, please complete an appearance form and hand it to the City Clerk. When you are recognized, state your name and address. The Council is pleased to hear relevant comments; however, a five (5) minute limit has been set by Council. Large groups are asked to name a spokesperson. Robert’s Rules of Order guide the conduct of the meeting. Please silence all cellular phones and pagers during the meeting. Thank you for participating in your City Government. A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. ROLL CALL & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM C. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS D. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are defined as routine in nature, therefore, do not warrant detailed discussion or individual action by the Council. Any member of the Council may remove any item from the consent agenda simply by verbal request prior to consideration of the consent agenda. The removed item(s) are moved to the end of New Business for discussion and consideration. 1. December 16, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes E. ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) 1. Ordinance 2026-01 -Scriveners Error Tattoo & Body Piercing F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ORDINANCES – SECOND READINGS & RELATED ACTION) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Harbour Island Bridge Repairs 2. Solid Waste RFP 3. Parking Regulations Discussion I. GENERAL INFORMATION J. CITIZEN COMMENTS K. BOARDS & COMMITTEES 1. Special Exception 2026-01 - Tattoo Studio 4712 S Orange Ave. 1/61

City Council Meeting AGENDA 1/20/2026 L. STAFF REPORTS City Attorney Smith Police Chief DeSchryver 1. Chief's Report December 2025 City Clerk Riffle 1. Clerk Riffle's Report 12-17-2025 through 1-16-2026 M. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Dowless Council Member Lomas Council Member McElroy Council Member Rader Council Member Steele Council President Horn N. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday, February 9, 2026………………………..……….….Planning & Zoning Meeting 6:30 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2026.……………………..……….….City Council Meeting 6:30 PM Meeting Records Request You are welcome to attend and express your opinion. Please be advised that Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes state that if you decide to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter, you will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made. Americans with Disabilities Act In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), if any person with a disability as defined by the ADA needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, he or she should telephone the City Clerk at (407) 851- 2920. 2/61

CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3/61

ROLL CALL & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM 4/61

PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS 5/61

CONSENT AGENDA 6/61

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING City Hall – Council Chamber 405 Bagshaw Way, Edgewood, Florida Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM DRAFT MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Horn called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. He asked for a moment of silence and then led the Pledge of Allegiance. B. ROLL CALL & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM City Clerk Riffle confirmed a quorum and said that Councilmember Steele was unable to attend the meeting and asked to be excused. Councilmember Rader made a motion to excuse Councilmember Steele's absence; seconded by Councilmember McElroy. The motion was approved 4/0 by voice vote. Elected Officials Present: City Staff Present: Richard A. Horn, Council President Sandra Riffle, City Clerk Chris Rader, Council President Pro-Tem Dean DeSchryver, Police Chief Susan Lomas, Councilmember Miguel Garcia, Deputy Police Chief Casey McElroy, Councilmember Scott Arellano-Zane, Code Enforcement/IT Manager Absent: Beth Steele, Councilmember C. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS D. CONSENT AGENDA 1. November 18, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Rader made a motion to approve the November 18, 2025, City Council meeting minutes; seconded by Councilmember Lomas. Approved by voice vote (4/0). E. ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ORDINANCES – SECOND READINGS & RELATED ACTION) 1. Ordinance 2025-12: Certified Recovery Residences Attorney Smith read the ordinance by title. He clarified that this ordinance is a state- mandated measure to ensure that local procedures comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ordinance allows for "reasonable accommodation" as current land development regulations do not specifically carve out areas for these properties. 7/61

City Council Regular Meeting DRAFT MINUTES 12/16/2025 Page 2 of 6 Councilmember Rader made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-12; seconded by Councilmember McElroy. The motion was approved by roll call vote (4/0). Councilmember McElroy Favor Councilmember Lomas Favor Councilmember Rader Favor Council President Horn Favor Councilmember Steele Absent 2. Ordinance 2025-13: Street Repaving Gated Communities Attorney Smith read Ordinance 2025-13 in title only. He said the ordinance focuses on gated communities and that the Council can revisit non-gated private roads in the future. There was no public comment. Councilmember Lomas made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-13; seconded by Councilmember Rader. The motion was approved by roll call vote (4/0). Councilmember Lomas Favor Councilmember McElroy Favor Councilmember Rader Favor Council President Horn Favor Councilmember Steele Favor G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. C-PACE Program Attorney Smith read Resolution 2025-05 in title only. The Council revisited the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. President Horn noted he had attempted to contact other Florida local governments regarding their experience with the program but received little feedback. Ryan Barkis (FDFC) clarified that the program has existed for over 10 years and involves no advertising or recording costs for the City. It uses private funds, and the responsibility lies solely with the commercial property owner. Anthony Fiorino (Emerald Sun Energy) added that C-PACE helps small businesses compete by providing accessible financing for energy upgrades. Public Comment: Catrin Schuetz-Kroehler asked who would be affected. She has solar and has lost batteries. Her system will not help. 8/61

City Council Regular Meeting DRAFT MINUTES 12/16/2025 Page 3 of 6 Council President Horn explained that C-PACE is a method for a business owner to be able to finance projects and allow small companies to better compete. Mr. Barkis said it is for commercial businesses only. He also confirmed that batteries are available. Caleb Castro asked whether any cities have redirected their programs and, if so, why. Mr. Barkis responded that a couple of cities terminated the residential PACE program due to concerns about people losing their homes, but this does not apply to commercial businesses. Mr. Fiorino said the residential contractors were adding services that did not apply to solar or power. Council President Horn made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-05, authorizing a commercial property assessed clean energy program (C-PACE) within the corporate limits of the City; seconded by Councilmember Lomas. The motion was approved by voice vote (4/0). H. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2026 Municipal Election and Canvassing Board City Clerk Riffle outlined the requirements for the Canvassing Board, including a logic and accuracy test on February 26 and certification on Election Night (March 10, 2026). Councilmember McElroy and Council President Horn volunteered to serve on the Canvassing Board. Council President Horn made a motion to appoint the City Clerk, Councilmember McElroy, and himself, both elected officials not appearing on the March 2026 ballot, to serve on the 2026 Municipal Election Canvassing Board committee. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rader. Motion approved by voice vote (4/0). City Clerk Riffle also explained that, if there is an election, the City Clerk must be designated to assist Orange County staff with the opening and handling of absentee and provisional ballots. Council President Horn made a motion for the City Clerk to assist the OrangeCounty Supervisor of Elections staff with the opening and handling of absentee ballots on Election Day, March 10, 2026, as needed; seconded by Councilmember Lomas. The motion was approved by voice vote (4/0). I. GENERAL INFORMATION J. CITIZEN COMMENTS K. BOARDS & COMMITTEES L. STAFF REPORTS City Attorney Smith Police Chief DeSchryver 9/61

City Council Regular Meeting DRAFT MINUTES 12/16/2025 Page 4 of 6 1. Chief's Report - November 2025 o Chief DeSchryver reported on the Santa Fly-in and toy delivery to the Orlando Union Rescue Mission. o He also briefed the Council on new Florida legislation regarding license plate obstructions. He clarified that while plate frames are legal, any frame or cover that obscures the plate number or validation decal is now subject to criminal penalties. City Clerk Riffle 1. Clerks Report - 11/13 through 12/10 o City Clerk Riffle reported on the following: Reported that the financial audit is proceeding smoothly and the workers' compensation audit has been completed. o The Florida Department of Revenue approved the City’s TRIM submittal. o Regarding the "Quiet Zone," thermoplastic striping is complete (except for the Holden Ave crossing, handled by the County), and the Federal Railroad Administration has been asked to conduct a follow-up visit to complete their Quiet Zone audit. o FCC Environmental Services has begun cleaning the areas at Stratemeyer, Legacy Oaks, and Jessamine Lane. CPH will need to examine the clean areas. M. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS • Mayor Dowless o Planning & Zoning Board Recommendations (This item was heard after the consent agenda.) Mayor Dowless said P&Z Board Member David Gragg did not wish to be reappointed and was replaced by Caleb Castro. For geographic diversity, Mayor Dowless recommended Evan Franco. Mr. Castro and Mr. Franco attended the meeting and introduced themselves. Council President Horn made a motion to approve the appointment of Caleb Castro and Even Franco and the re-appointment of Todd Nolan to the Planning and Zoning Board; seconded by Councilmember Lomas. The motion was approved (4/0). Council President Horn said Planning and Zoning is the beginning of what comes to City Council and he looks to them for guidance with their recommendations. o In response to Mayor Dowless’ inquiry regarding illegal signs attached to City poles, Attorney Smith confirmed the City has the authority to remove them immediately. o The Mayor will attend the Florida League of Cities’ Legislative Days (Jan 26-28). He expressed concern over proposed property tax changes, noting that no clear plan has been identified to replace lost municipal revenue. o Confirmed with City Clerk Riffle that all Councilmembers have successfully completed their required 2025 ethics training. 10/61

City Council Regular Meeting DRAFT MINUTES 12/16/2025 Page 5 of 6 o Reported that the Governor’s Office and the Economic Development Office have grant funding available for small cities. He will work with Councilmember Rader and Planner Hardgrove to identify "shovel-ready" redevelopment projects that demonstrate a strong return on investment. • Council Member McElroy o Councilmember McElroy provided an update on pending state legislation regarding property tax relief tied to insurance. He noted Edgewood has approximately 808 residential parcels; a proposed $200,000 homestead exemption could effectively eliminate municipal tax liability for many Edgewood homeowners. Discussed state-level proposals to eliminate property taxes for residents 65 and older. The Mayor noted this demographic is historically affluent in Edgewood. Attorney Smith warned that business lobbyists are organizing against these measures, while President Horn noted Edgewood's limited commercial base makes the City more vulnerable to residential assessment changes. Discussed potential state pass-through funding to offset losses. Exemptions for first responders and seniors could result in an estimated $50,000 fiscal impact. President Horn concluded that a formal Financial Impact Statement is required moving forward. • Council Member Lomas - No report. • Council Member Rader - No report. • Council Member Steele – Absent. • Council President Horn o Council President Horn reported on discussions with Pete Madison regarding helicopter flight paths over City Hall. New power lines have created navigation challenges. He suggested moving the parking lot median closer to the sidewalk for safety, though Chief DeSchryver noted a lift station on the island complicates relocation. o Initiated a discussion on moving away from current fire service contracts to establish an independent or volunteer fire department. He cited Melbourne Beach as a successful model and has consulted their Chief on funding. o He noted that for partnering with Belle Isle, their geography requires at least two stations (East and West), which would necessitate doubling the equipment. Councilmember Lomas volunteered to assist with further research. The Council discussed gauging interest among the community’s retired firefighters to assess the viability of a local volunteer force. N. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Rader made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 pm. 11/61

City Council Regular Meeting DRAFT MINUTES 12/16/2025 Page 6 of 6 _________________________________ Richard A. Horn, Council President Attest: _________________________________ Sandra Riffle, City Clerk 12/61

ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) 13/61

Ordinance 2026-01 Scriveners Error Tattoo & Body Piercing 14/61

ORDINANCE NO 2026-011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWOOD, FLORIDA,2 AMENDING CHAPTER 134 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO3 CORRECT A SCRIVENER’S ERROR RELATED TO TATTOO4 ESTABLISHMENTS AND BODY PIERCING; PROVIDING FOR5 SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, AND6 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.7 WHEREAS, on September 17, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance 2024 which8 added “Tattoo Establishments” as a Special Exception use in certain commercial districts,9 including the Edgewood Central District; and10 WHEREAS, said ordinance contained a scrivener’s error in the implementation of the11 amendment in the Edgewood Central District; and12 WHEREAS, body piercing was specifically retained as a prohibited use in all other zoning13 categories affected by the Amendment; and14 WHEREAS, the City Council intended body piercing to remain a prohibited use within15 the Edgewood Central District; and16 WHEREAS, in this Ordinance additions to the Code of Ordinances are indicated by17 underline, deletions are indicated by strikethrough, and portions of the Code that remain18 unchanged and which are not reprinted here are indicated by ellipses (***).19 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF20 EDGEWOOD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:21 SECTION ONE. The findings set forth in the recitals above are hereby adopted as22 legislative findings of the City Council pertaining to this Ordinance.23 SECTION TWO. Chapter 134, “Zoning” is hereby amended as follows:24 * * *25 Sec. 134-467. - Permitted uses within the Edgewood Central District.26 * * *27 Tattoo and/or body piercing S Body piercing -- 28 SECTION THREE. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,29 word or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court30 15/61

of competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion31 shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect32 the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.33 SECTION FOUR. Conflicts. In the event of a conflict or conflicts between this Ordinance34 and any other ordinance or provision of law, this Ordinance controls to the extent of the conflict,35 as allowable under the law.36 SECTION FIVE. Codification. It is the intent of the City Council of the City of Edgewood37 that the provisions of this Ordinance shall be codified. The codifier is granted broad and liberal38 authority in codifying the provisions of this Ordinance.39 SECTION SIX. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon40 adoption as provided by the Charter of the City of Edgewood.41 PASSED ON FIRST READING THIS ______ DAY OF _________________ 2026.42 PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ______ DAY OF __________________ 2026.43 CITY OF EDGEWOOD, FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL Richard A. Horn, Council President ATTEST: Sandra Riffle, City Clerk 44 16/61

PUBLIC HEARINGS (ORDINANCES – SECOND READINGS & RELATED ACTION) 17/61

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18/61

NEW BUSINESS 19/61

Harbour Island Bridge Repairs 20/61

Memo To: Mayor Dowless and City Council Members Horn, Rader, Lomas, McElroy and Steele From: Sandra Riffle, City Clerk Date: January 14, 2026 Re: Harbour Island Bridge Report Analysis In December, Ayres Structural Design Inspection completed its assessment of the Harbour Island Bridge (Structure ID 755400). Based on that report, I have compiled a list of necessary repairs and prepared a draft RFQ. These documents are currently under review by CPH; I am awaiting their professional advice and comments to ensure the accuracy of the project's scope. Once those technical updates are finalized, I will submit the RFQ for Attorney Smith’s review prior to publishing the solicitation on DemandStar. The Council’s perspective on this project is also highly valuable, and I welcome any feedback or insight you may have as we move toward the solicitation phase. All repairs and maintenance will be reported to FDOT when completed. High Priority & Safety Repairs • Bridge Railing & Guardrail Repairs: o Replace the missing first post at the southwest approach rail. o Replace the split/missing cushion block at the southeast approach rail. o Repair the fractured concrete mowing strip at the northeast and northwest guardrails. • Structural Maintenance: o Repair the delaminative corrosion on the steel sheet piling at the high-water mark. o Repair and reseat the displaced sand-cement riprap bags at all four corners of the structure (reportedly displaced by local activity). Deck & Surface Maintenance • Pavement Care: o Seal the transverse cracks (currently full width x 1 inch) at both ends of the bridge deck. o Repair areas of missing asphalt along the curbs (up to 18 inches wide). o Cleaning & Vegetation Removal: o Periodically remove dirt and vegetation from the deck top and along the curbs. o Remove vegetation growth from the utility pipe at the northeast wingwall. • Substructure & Cosmetic Repairs o Pile Protection: ▪ Apply a protective coating to the precast concrete piles to prevent further scaling damage. ▪ Aesthetics: ▪ Cover or remove graffiti on the Abutment 1 cap and the slab underside. • General Notes for Records o Structure Status: The bridge is currently classified as Structurally Deficient and Functionally Obsolete. In addition to the specific maintenance tasks, the inspection report for Structure ID 755400 (Harbour Island Rd. over Outfall - Lake Gatlin) contains several critical findings regarding its structural integrity, classifications, and operational status: 21/61

Page 2 of 2 Critical Classifications and Status • Structural and Functional Status: The bridge is officially classified as both Structurally Deficient and Functionally Obsolete. • Sufficiency and Health: The structure has a Sufficiency Rating of 63.8 and a Health Index of 82.51. • Critical Hazards: The bridge is designated as both Fracture Critical and Scour Critical. • Load Capacity: A cursory review on September 19, 2025, determined that a new load rating analysis is not currently needed, and the bridge does not require weight posting. Structural Condition Ratings (NBI) The report assigns specific ratings to the bridge’s primary components (on a scale where 7 is "Good" and 6 is "Satisfactory"): • Deck: 7 (Good). • Superstructure: 7 (Good). • Substructure: 6 (Satisfactory). • Channel: 8 (Protected). Key Technical and Environmental Details • Construction: Built in 1965, the bridge is a reinforced concrete slab structure spanning 28 feet. • Traffic Data: The bridge carries approximately 1,048 vehicles per day (2025 ADT) with a projected increase to 1,203 by 2047. • Safety Features: The bridge railings, transitions, and approach guardrails are all currently rated as Substandard, though the approach guardrail ends meet standards. • Utilities: There is a 9-inch-diameter steel utility attached to the north fascia, and a 3-inch steel conduit runs through the south sheet pile walls. 22/61

Solid Waste RFP 23/61

Memo To: Mayor Dowless and City Council Members Horn, Rader, Lomas, McElroy and Steele From: Sandra Riffle, City Clerk Date: January 16, 2026 Re: Direction for Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Contract (FCC Environmental) I. Purpose and Contractual Deadlines The City’s exclusive franchise agreement for solid waste collection with FCC Environmental Services is scheduled to terminate on September 30, 2026. Per Section 14 of the agreement, any renewal must be executed at least 120 days prior to the end of the current term, making the deadline for final action early June 2026. I am requesting Council’s direction on whether to: • Initiate a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) process immediately; or • Negotiate a modified one-year renewal to evaluate new management performance. II. Charter and Ordinance Requirements Per Section 3.14 D. of the Charter of the City of Edgewood, an ordinance is required to grant, extend, or renew a franchise. This mandates a formal legislative process involving two public readings. To meet the June execution deadline, the first reading must occur no later than May 2026. III. Service and Fiscal Review While operational collection remains functional, the City has encountered significant fiscal challenges that complicate a standard renewal: • Financial Delinquency: FCC has been habitually late in remitting quarterly franchise fees, which are due by the last day of the month following each quarter's end. • Reporting Inaccuracies: The City has the right to audit records to determine fee obligations. However, recent requests for accurate commercial customer lists have contained numerous errors before receiving correct reports. • Rate Increase Discrepancy: FCC requested a 5.06% increase, exceeding the 3% annual cap stipulated in Section 10.3 of the agreement. The City informed FCC that, given the instability of service and accounting, we need to see improvements before proceeding with the uncontracted increase. IV. Strategic Considerations The Standard Renewal Path: The agreement allows for up to three additional five-year periods. I do not recommend a five-year commitment at this time due to unresolved issues. • The One-Year "Probationary" Path: FCC’s new management has requested a meeting to present a plan for reform. I suggest negotiating a one-year extension (rather than five) to verify these improvements. This would be contingent on their acceptance of the specific performance benchmarks. • The RFP Path: Initiating an RFP now allows the City to "test the market" and strengthen contract language regarding late penalties and reporting transparency before the September termination. V. Direction Requested Does Council authorize staff to meet with the new FCC management to present the City's concerns and proposed KPIs, and report back on the viability of a one-year contract extension via Ordinance? 24/61

Page 2 of 2 Proposed Service and Financial Benchmarks These metrics are intended for use during a one-year "probationary" extension to ensure accountability and provide a clear baseline for future renewal or RFP decisions. I, Fiscal Accountability (Timely Payments) These metrics are intended for use during a one-year "probationary" extension to ensure accountability and provide a clear baseline for future renewal or RFP decisions. • Benchmark: On-Time Franchise Fee Remittance. • Target: 100% of quarterly franchise fees (15% of gross commercial revenue) must be received by the City on or before the last day of the month following the quarter's end. • Penalty: Payments received after the deadline should trigger an automatic 1% monthly carrying charge. Note: While the agreement specifies that franchise fees must be paid quarterly by the last day of the month following the quarter's end , it does not list a specific "carrying charge" or interest percentage for late payments in that section . 2. Reporting Integrity • Benchmark: Commercial Account Data Accuracy. • Target: 98% accuracy on the "Master Commercial Account List." • Requirement: FCC must provide an updated, audited list of all commercial customers within the City limits monthly. Note: Upon one business day's advanced written notice, the City must be granted access to "all books, records, data and documents" that are relevant to the contract for inspection or audit. • Correction: Any errors identified by City Hall (e.g., missing accounts) must be corrected and re- submitted within five business days. 3. Customer Service Responsiveness • Benchmark: Service Interruption and Remediation Resolution Rate. • Target: o Fleet & Incident Notifications: FCC must provide immediate (within 2 hours) notification to the City of any disabled trucks, vehicle accidents, or service delays affecting Edgewood routes. o Fluid & Spill Remediation: Per Section 4.6, FCC is responsible for the immediate cleanup of any leakage of fluids or spilled materials from their vehicles. Under this extension, FCC must provide a written incident report to the City within 24 hours of any fluid drop or spill. • Reporting: FCC must provide a "Monthly Service Log" detailing truck issues, spills and any other incidents. 5. Administrative Oversight • Benchmark: Quarterly Management Performance Review. • Requirement: Mandatory quarterly meetings between FCC’s new management and City staff to review these KPIs. • Trigger: Consistent failure to meet these benchmarks over two consecutive quarters would serve as grounds for the City to immediately initiate the RFP process for a new provider in 2027. 25/61

Parking Regulations Discussion 26/61

Page 1 of 3 Date: January 12, 2026 To: City Council From: Ellen Hardgrove, City Planning Consultant XC: Drew Smith, City Attorney Sandy Riffle, City Clerk Brett Sollazzo, Administrative & Permitting Manager Re: Off Street Parking Re-Write This agenda item is a briefing on the progress of the City’s revision to the parking regulations. The Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) began their review at their meeting of January 12, 2026 and focused on key parts of the new regulation, which are summarized below. Market Driven Approach While many larger jurisdictions are moving toward eliminating parking minimums entirely (a "market- driven" approach), Edgewood’s specific characteristics and physical constraints make that a high-risk strategy at this time: • Vehicle Dependency: Census data shows Edgewood households own an average of two cars. • Commuting Realities: Currently, 76% of residents drive alone to work, while public transit and bicycle usage for commuting remains at 0%. • Lack of Infrastructure: Unlike cities that have successfully eliminated minimums, Edgewood does not currently have a network of public parking garages or sufficient on-street parking to absorb overflow. A "market-driven" approach typically works in cities with high density and a diverse "mode split" (where a significant percentage of people use alternative transportation). Furthermore, even if the City allowed "no minimums," many financial institutions will not finance a project that lacks parking without a proven, transit-rich environment. As a balance, the new parking regulations include reductions to some of the parking ratios. P&Z will review these at their February meeting. When Parking Regulations are Applied 1. New Construction 2. Expansion or Increased Intensity of Existing Use (Use stays the same) 3. Change in Occupancy to a Use with a Required Higher Parking Quantity Minimum (e.g., Retail to hair salon, with the following exception for Legacy Shopping Centers. 4. Parcels with Substandard Conditions due to unauthorized subdivision There was significant discussion related to change in occupancy, specifically for shopping centers. The proposed regulation would allow suites of a “Shopping Center” to be interchanged with any permitted use within the zoning district without a parking re-analysis, even if the proposed use required more parking (except Places of Assembly). However, the definition of a “Shopping Center” limits the combined total gross square feet (GSF) of Medical Office, Gym/Fitness Center, Restaurant/Bar, and/or 27/61

Parking Regulation Revision January 2026 Page 2 of 3 Places of Assembly GSF to less than 65% of the total GSF. The 65% threshold prevents a shopping center from containing predominantly high parking demand users. The regulation proposes an exemption from the 65% threshold for older shopping centers with a significant amount of existing parking, known as Legacy Shopping Centers. A Legacy Shopping Center is defined as a Shopping Center with the following characteristics: • A Shopping Center with a legally non-conforming amount of parking • Approved prior to December 31, 1985, • The site contains at least 150 paved, conforming parking spaces, and • Has an existing parking ratio of at least 4.2 spaces per 1,000 GSF of building area Only three shopping centers in Edgewood meet these criteria: Community, Fort Gatlin, and two portions of Edgewood Isle. There was discussion related to a proposed caveat for the Legacy Shopping Centers, which was proposed to avoid a major change in leased spaced: • The proposed use requires more than an additional 10 parking spaces (compared to the most recent BTR or CO with the stand-alone ratio applied) OR • if the individual tenant space exceeds 10,000 GSF. In these situations a Parking Functional Adequacy report would be required to demonstrate that the existing parking supply can successfully accommodate the real-world parking demand for the new use without creating hazardous traffic conditions or spilling over into neighboring properties, or otherwise propose mitigation methods such as formal shared-parking agreements, off-site parking leases, or staggered hours of operation. If the City Planner/Engineer determines the impact cannot be mitigated, the application shall then be referred to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council for a formal Waiver. How to deal with structures that were built prior to parking regulations (2 options) in light of the vision for redevelopment in the ECD. Proposed as an innovative tool intended to address and alleviate parking quantity challenges that often hinder the adaptive reuse of existing structures that were built prior to modern land development regulations. Two options were discussed: . 1) Percentage reduction in exchange for site improvements and 2) Simple waiver. Significant discussion ensued relative to perpetuating the existing land use pattern along Orange Avenue instead of encouraging redevelopment/the ECD vision and the creating of negative impacts from allowing substandard parking. Staff will revisit this portion of the proposed regulation for further discussion with P&Z. 28/61

Parking Regulation Revision January 2026 Page 3 of 3 Allowance of Unpaved Parking P&Z supports unpaved parking in limited situations: 1) Only on a temporary basis 2) On a permanent basis only for environmental reasons and when designed according to specific criteria. For temporary situations, P&Z recommends the following qualifications to allow unpaved parking: • Tied to an approved City-issued Special Event Permit where the application included a clear map identifying the specific area of the parcel to be used for the unpaved parking and identified the approximate number of vehicles expected. • For events expecting more than 50 vehicles, professional traffic control (off-duty police or certified flaggers) shall be provided at the applicant’s sole expense. • No parcel, property, or business shall utilize unpaved parking more than 2 times per calendar year, with each occurrence not exceeding 72 consecutive hours. • Violations of this Section, including unauthorized recurring use or failure to restore the site, shall be subject to a fine of $5,000.00 per day, which shall constitute a lien against the property if unpaid. ESH 29/61

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CITIZEN COMMENTS 31/61

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 32/61

Special Exception 2026-01 Tattoo Studio 4712 S Orange Ave. 33/61

Special Exception Application for Tattoo Establishment Page 1 of 6 Date: January 14, 2026 To: City Council From: Ellen Hardgrove, City Planning Consultant XC: Sandy Riffle, City Clerk Brett Sollazzo, Administrative & Permitting Manager Drew Smith, City Attorney Re: Special Exception Application for Tattoo Establishment at 4712 South Orange Avenue APPLICATION SUMMARY Request: Special Exception approval for a tattoo establishment. Subject Property: Leased space in Orange Holden Plaza (4712 South Orange Avenue – See Exhibits 1 and 2). Property Zoning: ECD (Edgewood Commercial District). P&Z Recommendation: Approved 5-0, subject to one (1) condition regarding window transparency. Note: P&Z commentary and the specific condition are highlighted in italics throughout this report. "Exhibit 1 – Subject Property Location Exhibit 2 – Leased Space in Strip Center 34/61

Special Exception Application for Tattoo Establishment Page 2 of 6 ANALYSIS On September 17, 2024, the City adopted Ordinance Number 2024-06, amending the City’s C-1, C- 2, C-3 and ECD zoning districts to allow tattoo establishments via the special exception process. The subject property is zoned ECD. Approval of the special exception requires Council to find that the use in the proposed location is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and ECD Vision; is compatible with the surrounding area; and will not negatively impact property values or the level of service of public facilities. Availability of off-street parking is also a consideration. The Zoning Code also requires the following criteria for tattoo establishments. 1. All activities conducted at the establishment shall be in accordance with applicable state statutes and regulations; 2. Tattoo establishments are prohibited from operating between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.; 3. Tattoo establishments shall not be established within 1,500 feet of an existing tattoo establishment as measured in a straight line from the nearest point of each lot or parcel. ECD Vision: The vision for the Edgewood Central District (ECD) is to transform the city’s primary commercial corridor into a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented "place" that prioritizes human-scale design over car-centric development. In alignment with the ECD’s pedestrian-oriented goals, staff recommends that street-facing windows and doors maintain transparency. This includes prohibiting opaque window tints, heavy curtains, or "blacked-out" vinyl wraps, and ensuring interior fixtures/furniture are not situated in a manner that would prevent views into the studio from the outside. P&Z included the staff recommendation as a condition of their approval. Land Use Compatibility: The surrounding area is commercial in character including a tire store to the north, Fort Gatlin shopping center to the east, and the vacant Coq Au Vin restaurant to the south. The west boundary is the railroad, which separates the subject property from Cypress Grove Park. The proposed tattoo business is located within a multi-tenant strip center that already hosts commercial and service-oriented businesses, including an office, small convenience store, and hair salon. The largest suite, most recently used as a café, is vacant. The proposed tattoo establishment location is in a suite formerly used as a hair salon. A tattoo establishment is functionally similar to a hair salon in that both typically operate by appointment and have identical parking requirements; hair salons are permitted by right in this strip 35/61

Special Exception Application for Tattoo Establishment Page 3 of 6 center. By adhering to Code required business hours (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) the use is expected to remain compatible with the character of the surrounding area. P&Z Input: During the P&Z public hearing, a member of the public requested that the applicant’s proposed hours (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) be mandated by condition. However, the Board recommended against additional restrictions beyond City Code (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.). The Board noted that allowing the standard operating hours would support the business's long-term success and eliminates the administrative burden of future amendments. Public Services and Facilities: The existing plaza is legally non-conforming relating to current parking standards; however, the parking demand for a tattoo establishment is anticipated to be similar to the demand generated by a hair salon, which is allowed by right. If available parking is a concern for Council, limiting the number of tattoo stations or chairs could serve as a viable remedy. While a hair salon could legally accommodate nine or more chairs by right, a lower cap under this Special Exception could ensure the business remains compatible with the current parking constraints of the Orange Holden Plaza. P&Z Input: The P&Z had significant discussion related to parking: # of spaces available, the layout, and the state of the parking spaces. A historic survey is attached to this report providing for the parking layout. Note that spaces marked for disabled visitors are not ADA compliant. If those spaces were striped according to ADA requirements, 26 spaces would be available in front of the center. Only 3 spaces in the rear would be functionally practical, for a total of 29 spaces. If current parking requirements were applied to the shopping center, 82 parking spaces would be required (at 5.5/1,000 square feet). Public Testimony at P&Z public hearing: Members of the public requested that the following conditions be attached to the approval: 1. Site Improvements: Requirement to re-stripe the parking lot to current Code design standards and reduce or close existing curb cuts. 2. Intensity Restrictions: A cap of five (5) or six (6) stations/chairs. P&Z Determination: The P&Z Board declined to recommend these conditions based on the following findings: • Requiring a single tenant to redesign a pre-existing parking lot and modify curb cuts for a Special Exception would constitute an undue burden on the applicant. • Limiting the number of stations could artificially hinder the establishment's growth and success. 36/61

Special Exception Application for Tattoo Establishment Page 4 of 6 • P&Z noted that a hair salon (a comparable "by-right" use) would not be subject to such chair restrictions, making the proposed condition inequitable. Proximity to Other Tattoo Businesses: Google Maps indicate the closest tattoo shop to the subject property is located at 5631 S Orange Ave Suite 109 (listed as Collective Ink Studios and Lilyth Eve Ink), a leased space in the Edgewood Isle Shopping Center, which is well in excess of the minimum 1,500 feet separation requirement. P&Z RECOMMENDATION On a vote of 5-0, P&Z approved the request to allow a tattoo establishment at 4712 South Orange Avenue subject to the following condition: The street-facing windows and doors shall maintain transparency, including but not limited to: no use of opaque window tints, curtains, or "blacked-out" vinyl wraps, and no placement of interior fixtures or furniture that would obstruct views into the studio from the exterior. The condition is intended to align with the ECD goals. 37/61

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