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104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 City of Edgewater Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Board 6:30 PM Council ChambersWednesday, March 10, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Rollcall George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Amalfitano and Eric Rainbird Present 7 - Development Services Director Darren Lear, City Clerk Bonnie Brown and Development Services Clerk Sue Williams Also Present 3 - 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes- Regular Meeting January 13, 2021 A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Rainbird, to approve the minutes of January 13, 2021. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Darren Lear, Bonnie Brown, Albert Amalfitano, Eric Rainbird, and Sue Williams 7 - b. Minutes-Regular Meeting February 10, 2021 A motion was made by Maroney, second by Andrejkovics, to approve the minutes of February 10, 2021. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - 3. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING 4. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING a. VA-2102 - Harlan and Sheila Siler, requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 434 Perdita Street. Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened and closed public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Maroney, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve Planning Item No. VA-2102. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - Page 1City of Edgewater Printed on 4/1/2021

March 10, 2021Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes b. CPA- 2009 - Glenn Storch, applicant - requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to include property currently designated Sustainable Community Development with Conservation Overlay as City Mixed Use with Conservation Overlay. Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Glenn Storch, the representative for the applicant gave a detailed presentation of the Deering Park Project. Mr. Rainbird had questions regarding exit on I-95 and traffic, and number of units. Mr. Storch stated they are doing traffic studies and traffic analysis for each phase, and the number of units were decreased from the initial approved project. Mr. Storch stated they are working on getting a traffic signal off I-95 first. Mr. Lear confirmed the traffic signal is in the works and should be up soon. Mr. Rainbird asked if I-95 is going to be widened, as there are already traffic issues. Mr. Storch stated they are working with DOT, Senator Wright, and staff to alleviate issues and eventually expand width and additional lanes and this will be done in phases. Mr. Lear stated there are check marks along the way of this development. Mr. Rainbird asked how can the conservation easement in perpetuity be guaranteed. Mr. Storch explained there are 3 layers of protection involved, St. Johns Water District, Volusia County, and the City of Edgewater. Mr. Lear stated he did not believe any of those 3 layers would ever want to release the conservation easement. Mr. Rainbird asked if because of all the water availability Mr. Storch referred to in his presentation, if this will help lower the cost of water in Edgewater. Mr. Storch stated it is a matter of economy to scale. Mr. Andrejkovics asked for clarification regarding Indian River Blvd., and if it will end going into Deering Park. Mr. Storch stated it will end at Williamson Blvd. Mr. Andrejkovics stated he heard the applicant is willing to work with the City of Edgewater regarding City Hall, police and fire stations and this project would possibly fund relocation. Mr. Storch stated the relocation is up to the City, and eventually there would be a need for a fire station in Deering Park. Mr. Maroney stated to use caution stating fronting money to the City in any presentation regarding funding for buildings until all agreements had been ratified by the City. Mr. Maroney stated very strongly to be very cautious about proposing possible funding agreements, and it would be better to accept this project on its own merits. Mr. Storch stated in a PUD agreement you can provide for additional potential alternatives. Mr. Storch stated the original DRI had a City Hall, and he is Page 2City of Edgewater Printed on 4/1/2021

March 10, 2021Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes leaving space in the town square if anyone wants to negotiate. Mr. Andrejkovics asked if there will be any apartments. Mr. Storch stated there will be apartments, townhomes, and houses, they do not want to exclude people. Mr. Duane stated he had a concern regarding digging into the water and aquifer contamination. Mr. Storch stated they will be working with staff to prevent any contamination. Mr. Duane was concerned the aquifer would be exposed. Mr. Storch stated the Florida aquifer will not be exposed. Chairman Kennedy asked for clarification of the 45ft icon sign provision. Mr. Storch said it will be 45 feet tall, would be designed to be visible from I-95, and would have to be approved by staff. Mr. Storch clarified it will not be a sign, it will be an icon to identify the community, and will be about a mile from I-95 and will have buffer areas. Mr. Amalfitano asked if they have a list of approved builders. Mr. Storch stated not yet. Mr. Amalfitano stated he would like to see Florida Style adhered to in this project. Mr. Storch concurred, and stated this project will set the stage. Mr. Andrejkovics asked about the time frame. Mr. Storch stated the Phase I subdivision design will take at least 6 months. Chairman Kennedy closed public hearing. A motion was made by Wright, second by Rainbird, to approve Planning Item No. CPA-2009. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - c. RZ- 2008 - Glenn Storch, applicant - requesting to amend the Official Zoning Map to include property currently designated Sustainable Community District Planned Unit Development as City Mixed Use Planned Unit Development Chairman Kennedy asked if they needed a staff report. Mr. Lear state no, everything had been covered under the prior item. Chairman Kennedy opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Duane, second by Andrejkovics, to approve Planning Item No. RZ-2008. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS No discussion items at this time. Page 3City of Edgewater Printed on 4/1/2021

March 10, 2021Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes a. Development Services Director's Report Mr. Lear stated nothing further to report. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Sue Williams, Development Services Clerk Page 4City of Edgewater Printed on 4/1/2021