Elizabeth Bauer

The committee reviewed the DeBary Town Park Final Plat, addressing concerns regarding easement adjustments and planned tree locations, resulting in conditional approval. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved the Rivington Phase 5 Preliminary Plat.

The meeting began with an invocation and pledge, followed by a roll call confirming a quorum. The council addressed public participation (none present) and approved the minutes from the February 4, 2026, and February 18, 2026, meetings. A significant portion of the session involved the auditors presenting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The auditors confirmed an unmodified opinion, noted the city received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement and Excellence for the third consecutive year, and highlighted a favorable financial condition. Discussion included a four-year history snapshot of the general fund balance, noting healthy reserve levels (284 days coverage). The council subsequently moved into New Business, which focused heavily on reviewing and discussing proposed amendments to Volume Two of the City of Deerry's 2045 Comprehensive Plan. These amendments, prompted by external factors and state law requirements, involved changes to the Future Land Use Element (addressing Deer Villas and Riverside Condos density classifications to align with existing structures and state law requirements, and splitting public land uses into 'Recreation' and 'Education' categories). Updates were also made to the Economic Development Element (replacing 'incentivized' with 'encourage' in policy language, and references to downtown district promotion) and the Transportation Element (adjusting service level objectives based on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, and adding policies for automated and connected vehicles). The Capital Improvement Element was also updated regarding ongoing projects.

This document outlines the agenda for a scheduled Development Review Committee meeting involving various department heads and consultants to review development projects.

The meeting focused on the final site plan review for the Genius Car Wash project. Discussions included drainage permits, access exemptions from the Florida Department of Transportation, and landscaping requirements for screening solid waste enclosures. The committee and representatives addressed fire safety concerns, including site egress and fire apparatus maneuverability, as well as modifications to sidewalk dimensions and signage plans. Additionally, the committee discussed the removal of a handicap parking space on an adjacent site and the need for retaining wall railings. The final site plan was approved contingent on addressing all outstanding comments.

The scheduled Development Review Committee meeting was officially cancelled.