Daytona Beach Shores public meetings in 2023

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several new ordinances and a resolution regarding utility fees and property addressing. The agenda also includes consent items such as a labor contract and monthly public safety reports.

• Ordinance 2023-16: Sewer Development (Impact) Fee Establishment
• Ordinance 2023-17: Posting of addresses on the east side of beach-adjacent properties
• Resolution 23-18: Revision of wastewater rates and monthly base rates
• Labor/Employment Contract with Allen, Norton, and Blue
• County Park Maintenance Agreement Amendment #1

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Board will review the minutes from the October 10, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes an action item regarding Ordinance 2023-15 for a development agreement at 3411 S. Atlantic Avenue.

• Ordinance 2023-15: Daytona Beach Shores, LLC Development Agreement - 3411 S. Atlantic Avenue-Serena by the Shores

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will conduct initial hearings regarding property violations. These proceedings involve two specific addresses on South Atlantic Avenue.

• Initial hearing: 2539 S. Atlantic Ave. (Sea Oats Limited, L.L.P. & Club Sea Oats Association, Inc.)
• Initial hearing: 3221 S. Atlantic Ave. (Kellywood Club 001, LLC)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a budget amendment for prior and new projects. The meeting also includes discussion on an ordinance regarding sewer utility rates and charges, and an amendment to the Port Orange Sewer Services contract.

• Ordinance 2023-13: Administrative House Cleaning Amendment Relating To Sewer Utility Rates, Charges & Fees
• Resolution 2023-17: Budget amendment to fund prior year projects and new projects
• Amendment to Port Orange Sewer Services Contract
• Approval of Non-Exclusive Franchise - Fence Service Inc., dba AAA Dumpster Rentals

City Commission

The Daytona Beach Shores City Commission will consider an ordinance amending sewer utility rates, charges, and fees, and approve contracts for sanitary sewer system assessment and mapping, and a multi-year facility plan. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a monthly report.

• Ordinance 2023-13: Administrative house cleaning amendment relating to sewer utility rates, charges & fees
• Mead & Hunt contract for sanitary sewer collection system assessment and mapping
• Mead & Hunt contract for development of a multi-year sanitary sewer collection system facility plan
• Property and Evidence Incinerator User Agreement
• Community Services Department monthly report - September 2023

Code Enforcement

The Daytona Beach Shores Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on October 19, 2023, for five properties along South Atlantic Avenue. Two are advanced hearings (post-initial) and three are initial hearings. The meeting will also review minutes from the September 21 meeting and set future dates.

• Advanced hearing: Daytona Ocean Investment Corp, 2601 S. Atlantic Ave., case SCDEF2023-11
• Advanced hearing: Beachside Coastal LLC, 3150 S. Atlantic Ave., case CDEF2023-05
• Initial hearing: 72-74 Lafayette Avenue Realty Corp., 2624 S. Atlantic Ave., case SCDEF2023-14
• Initial hearing: Halifax Investment Services, LLC, 3225 S. Atlantic Ave., case CDEF2023-24
• Initial hearing: Gold Mountain Investment LLC, 3619 S. Atlantic Ave., case SCDEF2023-15

General

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the Port Orange Wholesale Agreement regarding sewer rates. No final decisions are listed on the agenda for this meeting.

• Discussion on Port Orange Wholesale Agreement for Sewer Rates

City Commission

The City Commission will review several consent agenda items including liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and health insurance proposals. The meeting also includes discussion of an elected officials education training policy and a social media policy.

• FY 2023-2024 General Liability, Automobile, & Workers' Comp. Proposal
• Cigna Health Insurance Proposal FY 2023-2024
• Agreement to Piggyback Services Contracted By The City Of Tallahassee For Vehicle Purchase
• Res 2023-16 Elected Officials Education Training Policy
• Social Media Policy

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a lot width and interior side yard variance for the Caldwell property. The meeting also includes an oath for Guy Desai and a review of the September 12, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Zoning Variance ZV12023038: Lot width and interior side yard variance at 2914 S. Peninsula Drive
• Oath for Guy Desai
• Review of September 12, 2023, Planning & Zoning minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will address final tax levying and fiscal year budget resolutions. The agenda also includes discussion regarding opposition to a proposed fuel farm near Ormond Beach.

• Resolution 2023-13: Final levying of ad valorem taxes FY 23-24
• Resolution 2023-14: Final Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget
• Resolution 2023-15: Opposition to the proposed fuel farm near Ormond Beach
• Ordinance 2023-12: Declaration of Emergency
• Agreement for Animal Services - Southeast Volusia Humane Society & City of Daytona Beach Shores

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will conduct initial hearings regarding property violations. These include cases involving Halifax Investment Services, LLC at 3225 S. Atlantic Ave. and Pinchas Mamane at 3348 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Initial hearing: 3225 S. Atlantic Ave. (Halifax Investment Services, LLC)
• Initial hearing: 3348 S. Atlantic Ave. (Pinchas Mamane)

Planning & Zoning

This meeting consists of opening remarks and a training session regarding Sunshine Law, Public Records, Voting Conflicts, and Quasi Judicial Hearing procedures. No other substantive items are listed for discussion.

• Sunshine Law, Public Records, Voting Conflicts, & Quasi Judicial Hearing Training

City Commission

The City Commission will consider the tentative budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2023-24. The meeting includes a quasi-judicial hearing regarding land use and rezoning for properties on South Peninsula Drive.

• Adoption of Tentative Budget FY 2023-2024
• Resolution 2023-11: Tentative levying of ad valorem taxes for Volusia County
• Ordinance 2023-07 and 2023-08: Future Land Use Map amendments for 3038 and 3040 South Peninsula Drive
• Ordinance 2023-09 and 2023-10: Rezoning applications for 3038 and 3040 South Peninsula Drive
• Emergency Ordinances 2023-11 and 2023-12: Declaration of Emergency

The City Commission approved the tentative budget and ad valorem tax levy for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The commission also passed emergency and permanent ordinances regarding the declaration of emergency and approved rezoning for two properties on South Peninsula Drive.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 for tentative ad valorem tax levy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 for tentative FY 2023-2024 budget (5-0)
• Approved Port Orange/South Daytona Chamber of Commerce Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Architectural and Structural Engineering Services RFQ selections (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 for Phase 1 of Utility Equipment Box Artwork Program (5-0)
• Adopted rezoning and land use amendments for 3038 and 3040 South Peninsula Drive (5-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 2023-11 and Ordinance 2023-12 for Declaration of Emergency (5-0)
• Selected Metz, Husband & Daughton for lobbying services (5-0)

General

The City Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding an emergency declaration. The agenda includes Resolution 2023-10 related to Idalia.

• Resolution 2023-10 Emergency Declaration Idalia

The City Commission adopted Resolution 2023-10 on first reading. This action declares a state of emergency due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-10 Emergency Declaration Idalia on first reading (4-0)

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will conduct initial hearings regarding property violations at four locations. The agenda also includes the review of minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting.

• Hearing for 3 Oceans West Blvd., Unit 5B4 (Case # PCDEF2023-21)
• Hearing for 2225 S. Atlantic Ave. (Case # SCDEF2023-08)
• Hearing for 3225 S. Atlantic Ave. (Case # CDEF2023-24)
• Hearing for 3738 S. Atlantic Ave. (Case # CDEF2023-06)

Special Magistrate deLaroche issued compliance orders and administrative fee reimbursements for three properties regarding expired permits, signage, and building violations. One case was granted a continuance. The minutes from July 13, 2023, were approved.

• Approved July 13, 2023 minutes
• Ordered 3 Oceans West Blvd Unit 5B4 to comply within 90 days or face $150/day fine; ordered $162.89 administrative fee reimbursement
• Ordered 2225 S. Atlantic Ave to comply within 90 days or face $150/day fine; ordered $149.09 administrative fee reimbursement
• Granted continuance for 3225 S. Atlantic Ave until September 21, 2023
• Ordered 3738 S. Atlantic Ave to comply with violations a-j within 120 days or face $250/day fine; ordered $162.89 administrative fee reimbursement

City Commission

The City Commission will review rezoning applications and land use map amendments for properties at 3038 and 3040 South Peninsula Drive. The agenda also includes consideration of an amended legal services contract and various departmental reports.

• Rezoning applications for 3038 and 3040 South Peninsula Drive
• Land use map amendments for 3038 and 3040 South Peninsula Drive
• Amended City Attorney legal services contract
• Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc. engineering services contract
• Flock Safety contract approval

The Commission approved an amended contract for legal services with the Vose Law firm and passed several ordinances to designate land use and zoning for recently annexed properties. The board also approved a consent agenda including engineering services for beach dune walkovers and a seawall.

• Approved amended legal services contract with Vose Law firm (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-07 land use amendment for 3038 South Peninsula Drive on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-08 land use amendment for 3040 South Peninsula Drive on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-09 rezoning for 3038 South Peninsula Drive to RSF-2 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-10 rezoning for 3040 South Peninsula Drive to RSF-2 on first reading (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Flock Safety contract and Zev Cohen & Associates engineering services (5-0)
• Waived rental fee for Lt. Doug Stewart memorial service at the Community Center (5-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 Budget Workshop and City Commission minutes (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider land use map amendments and rezoning applications for recently annexed single-family residential properties at 3038 and 3040 South Peninsula Drive. The meeting also includes an oath of office for Christopher Pollard.

• Land use map amendment for 3038 South Peninsula Drive (Ordinance 2023-07)
• Land use map amendment for 3040 South Peninsula Drive (Ordinance 2023-08)
• Rezoning application for 3038 South Peninsula Drive (Ordinance 2023-09)
• Rezoning application for 3040 South Peninsula Drive (Ordinance 2023-10)
• Oath of Office for Christopher Pollard

General

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The discussion includes the proposed millage rate, which determines the property tax rate.

• Review and discussion of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
• Discussion of proposed millage

The City Commission reviewed a proposed general fund budget of $19,733,400 and a rolled back millage rate of 4.588. The commission discussed hiring a lobbyist for a legislative ask regarding the sewer force main project. No final votes were recorded on the budget or the lobbyist request.

• Reviewed proposed $19,733,400 general fund budget
• Discussed proposed 4.588 rolled back millage rate
• Requested staff research budget funds for a lobbyist to assist with a sewer force main legislative ask

City Commission

The City Commission is scheduled to consider the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2023-2024. The agenda also includes a second reading of the gas franchise agreement ordinance and the adoption of an administrative code. Other items include a new social media policy and a utility equipment box artwork program.

• Resolution 2023-08 regarding the proposed FY 2023-2024 millage rate
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-06 Gas Franchise Agreement
• Resolution 2023-09 adopting Administrative Code
• Establishing a Utility Equipment Box Artwork Program
• Discussion of a Social Media Policy

The City Commission approved a program to wrap utility transformer boxes in artwork, with an estimated cost of $2,500 per box. The commission also advanced a proposed millage rate of 4.5880 mills and adopted a gas franchise agreement.

• Approved utility equipment box artwork program (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-06 Gas Franchise Agreement on second reading (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-08 proposed millage rate of 4.5880 mills on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09 adopting Administrative Code on first reading (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Palmetto Electric, Inc. agreement (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Minutes of July 11, 2023 (5-0)

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will conduct initial hearings for five properties on South Atlantic Avenue. The meeting also includes a review of the May 18, 2023, minutes. No advanced hearings are listed for this session.

• Initial hearing: 2315 S. Atlantic Ave. (Ocean Court Holdings, LLC)
• Initial hearing: 2530 S. Atlantic Ave. (Sunoco Retail LLC)
• Initial hearing: 2601 S. Atlantic Ave. (Daytona Ocean Investment Corp)
• Initial hearing: 2617 S. Atlantic Ave. (Holiday Shores Condominium Association, Inc.)
• Initial hearing: 3150 S. Atlantic Ave. (Beachside Coastal LLC)

Special Magistrate deLaroche issued Order #7 for five different properties to correct sign and building violations. Each order included a deadline for compliance, daily fines for non-compliance, and a requirement to reimburse administrative fees.

• Ocean Court Holdings, LLC: 120 days to comply with sign ordinance or $150/day fine; $149.09 fee reimbursement
• Sunoco Retail LLC: 60 days to comply with sign and enclosure violations or $175/day fine; $162.89 fee reimbursement
• Daytona Ocean Investment Corp: 60 days to comply with sign violation or $150/day fine; $149.09 fee reimbursement
• Holiday Shores Condominium Association, Inc.: 60 days to comply with sign violation or $150/day fine; $149.09 fee reimbursement
• Beachside Coastal LLC: Split deadlines (Sept 12, 2023 and Jan 15, 2024) for 24 violations or $250/day fine; $162.89 fee reimbursement
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2023

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to review Ordinance 2023-06 regarding a gas franchise agreement. The commission will also consider canceling the August 8, 2023, meeting and review a mutual aid agreement for the Coastal Crisis Negotiations Team.

• Ordinance 2023-06 Gas Franchise Agreement
• Mutual aid agreement for Coastal Crisis Negotiations Team
• Consideration to cancel the August 8, 2023 City Commission Meeting
• Proclamation for LJ Kuzmovich

The City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 2023-06 to renew a gas franchise agreement for ten years. The commission also approved a mutual aid agreement for the Coastal Crisis Negotiations Team and canceled the August 8, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-06 Gas Franchise Agreement on first reading (4-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement for Coastal Crisis Negotiations Team (4-0)
• Approved cancellation of August 8, 2023 City Commission Meeting (4-0)
• Approved City Attorney recommendations regarding an expunction request and drafting a new social media policy (3-0)
• Approved City Commission Minutes of June 27, 2023 (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review ordinances for the voluntary annexation of 3038 and 3040 S. Peninsula Drive. The agenda also includes consideration of a voting delegate for an annual conference and an alternate member for the Planning & Zoning Board.

• Ordinance 2023-04: Voluntary Annexation - 3038 S. Peninsula Drive
• Ordinance 2023-05: Voluntary Annexation - 3040 S. Peninsula Drive
• Consideration of Chris Pollard for Alternate Member on Planning & Zoning Board
• Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month

The City Commission adopted two ordinances for the voluntary annexation of single-family residences. The board also appointed a new alternate member to the Planning & Zoning Board and selected a voting delegate for an annual conference.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 for voluntary annexation of 3038 S. Peninsula Drive (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-05 for voluntary annexation of 3040 S. Peninsula Drive (5-0)
• Approved Chris Pollard as Alternate Member on Planning & Zoning Board (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Mel Lindauer as Voting Delegate for the Annual Conference (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Minutes of June 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Workshop Minutes of June 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Public Safety, Community Services, and Executive Summary reports (5-0)

General

The City Commission Workshop includes an interview with Chris Pollard for the position of Alternate Planning & Zoning Boardmember. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Interview Chris Pollard for Alternate Planning & Zoning Boardmember

The City Commission interviewed Chris Pollard for an Alternate Planning & Zoning Boardmember position. No final decision was made during the meeting.

• Tabled appointment of Chris Pollard to the next agenda

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing ordinances for the voluntary annexation of properties on S. Peninsula Drive. The agenda also includes a seawall construction license for St. Croix Condominium and a fire training agreement with Port Orange. Additionally, the commission will discuss tour service and live/work facility regulations.

• Voluntary annexation of 3038 S. Peninsula Drive
• Voluntary annexation of 3040 S. Peninsula Drive
• Seawall construction license for St. Croix Condominium at 3145 S. Atlantic Avenue
• Fire training and facilities agreement with Port Orange
• Ordinance 2023-03 regarding tour service and live/work facilities

The Commission adopted Ordinance 2023-03 regarding tour services and live/work facilities. Two voluntary annexations for single-family residences were approved on first reading. The Commission also reviewed the City Manager's annual evaluation.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03: Tour Service Conditional Use and Live/Work Facilities (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-04: Voluntary Annexation of 3038 S. Peninsula Drive on first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-05: Voluntary Annexation of 3040 S. Peninsula Drive on first reading (4-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including St. Croix Condominium seawall agreement and Port Orange fire training agreement (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an ordinance regarding tour service conditional use and live/work facilities. The agenda also includes economic development grant applications and a presentation on seawall construction.

• Ordinance 2023-03 for tour service conditional use and live/work facilities
• Economic development lease subsidy grants for Bank Heist Experience, LLC and Riley's Coney House
• Seawall construction license for Opus Condominium at 2071 S. Atlantic Avenue
• Sign removal incentive grant application for Christina's Plaza at 3060 S. Atlantic Avenue
• Piggyback contracts for building inspection and electrical services

The Commission approved a new ordinance for tour services and live/work facilities with specific restaurant requirements. They also awarded $40,000 in lease subsidy grants to two new businesses and a $2,000 sign grant.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 (Tour Service/Live-Work) on first reading with restaurant opening and staging conditions (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 Non-conforming Sign Removal Incentive Grant for Christina's Plaza (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 Economic Development Lease Subsidy Grant for Bank Heist Experience, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 Economic Development Lease Subsidy Grant for Riley's Coney House (5-0)
• Approved April 25, 2023 City Commission Minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including building inspector and electrical services piggyback contracts (5-0)

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will conduct a meeting to address property violations. The agenda includes an advanced hearing regarding 125 Esmeralda Avenue and the review of April 20, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Advanced hearing for 125 Esmeralda Avenue (Case CDEF2020-43)

The Special Magistrate heard a compliance case regarding multiple violations at 125 Esmeralda Avenue. After reviewing evidence and justifications, the Magistrate reduced the total fine amount. The property owner agreed to the city's offer for a reduced total.

• Approved minutes from April 20, 2023
• Issued Order #13 for 125 Esmeralda Avenue: reduced fine to $29,500 (payable in 12 months)
• Ordered Administrative Fee of $121.13 due within 60 days for 125 Esmeralda Avenue

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a quasi-judicial hearing for Ordinance 2023-03, which concerns tour service conditional use and live/work facilities. The board will also review the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting.

• Quasi-judicial hearing for Ordinance 2023-03 (Tour Service Conditional Use and Live/Work Facilities)
• Review of Planning & Zoning minutes from April 10, 2023

The Planning & Zoning Board recommended that the City Commission approve Ordinance 2023-03. This ordinance establishes tour services as a conditional use and updates requirements for live/work facilities.

• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2023-03 to City Commission with condition that restaurant operates within nine months (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review an update to floodplain management regulations under Ordinance 2023-02. The agenda also includes a construction license for seawall work at Marbella Condominium. Additionally, the commission will review monthly reports for public safety, finance, and community services.

• Update to Floodplain Management Regulations (Ordinance 2023-02)
• Seawall construction license for Marbella Condominium at 3343 S. Atlantic Avenue
• Public Safety Monthly Report
• Executive Finance Reports for February and March 2023
• Community Services Department Monthly Report for March 2023

The City Commission adopted Ordinance 2023-02 to update floodplain management regulations, which helps residents maintain flood insurance premium discounts. The commission also approved closing the community center on Saturdays from May through September.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-02: Floodplain Management Regulations Update (5-0)
• Approved closing the community center on Saturdays from May through September (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Minutes of April 11, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Public Safety, Finance, and Community Services reports (5-0)
• Approved Access Agreement & Construction License for seawall construction at Marbella Condominium, 3343 S. Atlantic Avenue (5-0)

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will conduct advanced and initial hearings regarding property violations. These cases involve addresses on S. Atlantic Avenue and Esmeralda Avenue. The meeting also includes a review of the February 16, 2023, minutes.

• Advanced hearing for Beachside Coastal LLC at 3150 S. Atlantic Ave.
• Advanced hearing for Christine Josephine Harvey & Theresa Michelle Henns at 125 Esmeralda Avenue
• Initial hearing for RMS Properties, L.L.C. at 3046 S. Atlantic Ave.

The Special Magistrate ruled on three code enforcement cases, issuing a daily fine for one non-compliant property and granting a 60-day compliance window for another. One case was continued to May 18 for further evidence. Administrative fee reimbursements were ordered in all three instances.

• Issued Order #11 for 3150 S. Atlantic Ave: property remains in violation with a $250 per day fine and $85.53 administrative fee
• Continued case for 125 Esmeralda Avenue to May 18; ordered $333.18 administrative fee payable within 2 days
• Issued Order #7 for 3046 S. Atlantic Ave: 60 days to gain compliance or $200 per day fine, plus $162.89 administrative fee
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2023

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss updating floodplain management regulations and a land use proposal for Joyride Golf Cart Tours at 2120 S. Atlantic Avenue. The agenda also includes the repeal of the ATR incentive program and several seawall construction licenses.

• Update to Floodplain Management Regulations (Ordinance 2023-02)
• Land use proposal for Joyride Golf Cart Tours at 2120 S. Atlantic Avenue
• Repeal of the Supplemental Economic or Tourism Development Incentive Program
• Seawall construction licenses for Bella Vista, Palma Bella, St. Croix, and St. Kitts Condominiums
• Acceptance of AdventHealth Centra Care Exposure Hotline Contract

The Commission adopted an ordinance to repeal the Supplemental Economic or Tourism Development Incentive Program. It also approved a first reading of updated floodplain management regulations to maintain a federal insurance discount for property owners. Additionally, the body approved several seawall construction agreements.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 to repeal the Supplemental Economic or Tourism Development Incentive Program (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 regarding Floodplain Management Regulations Update on first reading (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted AdventHealth Centra Care Exposure Hotline Contract (5-0)
• Approved seawall construction access agreement for Bella Vista Condominium (5-0)
• Approved seawall construction access agreement for Palma Bella Condominium (5-0)
• Approved seawall construction access agreement for St. Croix Condominium (5-0)
• Approved seawall construction access agreement for St. Kitts Condominium (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Board will review the minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting. The board will also hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a variance request for 3126 Liberty Street.

• Variance ZV2023004: Front and side yard variance to construct a detached garage at 3126 Liberty Street
• Review of March 13, 2023 Planning & Zoning minutes

The Planning & Zoning Board approved a variance to reduce front and side yard setbacks for a property owner to construct a detached garage. The board also approved the meeting minutes from March 13, 2023.

• Approved Variance ZV2023004 for 3126 Liberty Street (5-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss repealing the Supplemental Economic or Tourism Development Incentive Program. The agenda also includes a permit fee waiver for hurricane-damaged seawall reconstruction and a beach access easement for Volusia County.

• Repeal of the ATR economic and tourism development incentive program (Ordinance 2023-01)
• Building permit fee waiver for hurricane-damaged seawall reconstruction (Resolution 2023-07)
• Temporary beach access easement to Volusia County for sand placement and armoring
• Employee service awards for Wayne Delin and Matt Thomas

The Commission adopted a resolution to waive city permit fees for permanent seawall reconstruction due to hurricane damage, retroactive to February 6, 2023. The body also approved the first reading of an ordinance to repeal the Supplemental Economic or Tourism Development Incentive Program.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 to waive city permit fees for hurricane-damaged seawall reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to repeal the Supplemental Economic or Tourism Development Incentive Program (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including temporary beach access and construction easement for Volusia County (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Minutes from March 14, 2023 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review rezoning and land use amendments for property on Cardinal Boulevard. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a new restaurant on S. Atlantic Avenue and updated travel and emergency pay policies.

• Rezoning application for 3615 Cardinal Boulevard
• $130,000 grant from the FDEP Resilient Florida Program
• Approval of towing services and roof bids
• Discussion on a standalone restaurant on S. Atlantic Avenue
• New travel and emergency pay policies

The Commission adopted two ordinances to establish zoning and land use designations for recently annexed property at 3615 Cardinal Boulevard. They also approved a consent agenda including a $130,000 DEP grant and several service contracts. First readings were adopted for new travel and emergency pay policies.

• Approved City Commission Minutes of February 28, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Towing Services and Public Safety Annex Building Roof bids (5-0)
• Accepted $130,000 grant from Department of Environmental Protection Resilient Florida Program (5-0)
• Approved ECFRP as sole source vendor for FDEP Resiliency Grant (5-0)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with FDLE and MOU with Volusia Sheriff (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-26 rezoning 3615 Cardinal Boulevard (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-25 for land use map amendment at 3615 Cardinal Boulevard (5-0)
• Adopted first readings of Resolution 2023-05 (Travel Policy) and Resolution 2023-06 (Emergency Pay Policy) (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a hearing regarding a special exception for All Aboard Storage. The request involves an interior storage facility expansion at 2616 S. Atlantic Avenue. The board will also review minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting.

• Special Exception SPEX12022030 for All Aboard Storage expansion at 2616 S. Atlantic Avenue
• Review of Planning & Zoning minutes from December 12, 2022

The Planning & Zoning Board approved a special exception for an interior storage facility expansion at 2616 S. Atlantic Avenue. The approval includes eight specific conditions regarding building height, aesthetics, lighting, and access hours.

• Approved Planning & Zoning Minutes of December 12, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception SPEX1202203 for All Aboard Storage-Shores Depot expansion with eight conditions and a requirement for interior access only (4-1)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a public-private partnership for beach access seawall reconstruction. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the city's fund balance policy. Additionally, officials will provide an update on hurricane recovery efforts for public beach access.

• Beach Access Public-Private Partnership For Seawall Reconstruction
• Resolution 2023-04 Fund Balance Policy
• Update on City Public Beach Access Hurricane Recovery Efforts
• January Public Safety Report
• Executive Finance Report for January 2023

The City Commission approved the minutes from February 14 and the January consent agenda. The commission adopted the first reading of Resolution 2023-04 regarding the Fund Balance Policy. Members also discussed a potential public-private partnership for seawall reconstruction with five condominiums.

• Approved City Commission Minutes of February 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved January consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 Fund Balance Policy on first reading (5-0)
• Decided the city will not eliminate any public beach access regarding seawall partnerships

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will conduct advanced and initial hearings regarding several property code violations. These proceedings include updates on existing cases and new hearings for specific locations in Daytona Beach Shores.

• Update on case #PCDEF2022-61 at 3150 S. Atlantic Ave.
• Hearing for 2944 Sea Oats Circle (Case #PCDEF2021-20)
• Hearing for vacant lots at S. Atlantic Ave. & Dahlia Ave. and Cardinal Blvd. & Dahlia Ave.
• Hearing for 1909 S. Atlantic Ave. (Case #PCDEF2022-55)
• Hearing for 2987 S. Atlantic Ave., Unit 902 (Case #PCDEF2021-74)

The Special Magistrate reduced a fine to $15,800 for a property on Sea Oats Circle and issued compliance deadlines for properties on S. Atlantic Ave. and Dahlia Ave. One property owner was granted a no-fine standing order after obtaining a required permit.

• Reduced fine for 2944 Sea Oats Circle to $15,800 (Order #13)
• Ordered 60 days for compliance at S. Atlantic Ave. & Dahlia Ave. vacant lots or $200/day fine (Order #7)
• Ordered 8 months for compliance at 1909 S. Atlantic Ave. or $250/day fine (Order #7)
• Issued No Fine/Standing Order for 2987 S. Atlantic Ave. Unit 902 (Order #4)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Ordered reimbursement of $162.89 administrative fee for 2987 S. Atlantic Ave. Unit 902
• Ordered reimbursement of $162.89 administrative fee for 1909 S. Atlantic Ave.
• Ordered reimbursement of $162.89 administrative fee for S. Atlantic Ave. & Dahlia Ave. lots

City Commission

The City Commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings regarding rezoning applications for properties on S. Atlantic Avenue, Cardinal Boulevard, and Broad Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions on land use map amendments and a sign removal grant application.

• Rezoning applications for 2822 S. Atlantic Avenue, 3615 Cardinal Boulevard, and 105 Broad Avenue
• Shared parking agreement between Angel's X LLC and Kitty X LLC
• Engineering services contract with Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc. for beach access assessment
• Sign removal grant application for Congo River Golf at 2100 S. Atlantic Avenue
• Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Port Orange for License Plate Readers

The Commission approved rezoning and land use map amendments for properties at 2822 S. Atlantic Avenue and 105 Broad Avenue. A sign removal incentive grant for Congo River Golf was denied. The body also approved a consent agenda including a license plate reader agreement and a beach access engineering contract.

• Approved rezoning for 2822 S. Atlantic Avenue (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 105 Broad Avenue (5-0)
• Approved land use map amendments for 2822 S. Atlantic Avenue and 105 Broad Avenue (5-0)
• Denied Non-conforming Sign Removal Incentive Grant for Congo River Golf (5-0)
• Approved City Manager salary adjustment formalization (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including license plate reader MOU and beach access contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 supporting Florida League of Cities Legislative Agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 supporting Police and Firefighter retirement legislation (5-0)

General

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review long-term visioning, goals, and objectives. The agenda also includes an annual evaluation of the City Manager and discussions regarding the Commission Travel Policy.

• City Manager annual evaluation
• Visioning, goals, and objectives
• Commission travel policy
• Beautification of North end of Town
• Make a Difference Award and Gem of the City program

The commission decided to move forward with a new award program to recognize individuals and businesses. They also agreed to plan town hall meetings for city visioning in late April or early May. No formal votes were recorded for other proposals.

• Approved creation of 'Making a Difference' award for businesses and individuals
• Decided to hold visioning town hall meetings in late April or early May
• Decided to continue using current ICMA format for City Manager annual evaluation
• Tasked Attorney Vose to draft a resolution regarding elected officials' travel

City Commission

The Commission will consider Resolution 2023-01 regarding turtle nesting season construction impediments. The agenda also includes grant applications for non-conforming sign removals at two Atlantic Avenue locations.

• Resolution 2023-01: Lifting certain turtle nesting season construction impediments
• Sign removal grant application: 3629 S. Atlantic Avenue (Atlantic Terrace)
• Sign removal grant application: 2100 S. Atlantic Avenue (Congo River Golf)
• Employee service awards for Officer Sean Rooney and Tony Byrd

The City Commission approved a proposal to increase starting wages and certification percentages for sworn Public Safety Officers. The board also approved a base salary increase for City Manager Kurt Swartzlander and a sign removal grant for Atlantic Terrace. A resolution regarding turtle nesting season construction impediments was defeated.

• Approved Public Safety Officer starting wage increase of $1/hr and certification percentage increase from 6% to 10% (5-0)
• Approved City Manager Kurt Swartzlander's base salary increase to $165,000 effective January 18, 2023 (5-0)
• Denied Resolution 2023-01 regarding turtle nesting season construction impediments (1-4)
• Approved $3,000 sign removal grant for Atlantic Terrace at 3629 S. Atlantic Avenue (5-0)
• Approved two Memos of Understanding for license plate readers with Pinellas County and Panama City (5-0)
• Continued Congo River Golf sign grant application until February 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Minutes of January 10, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including public safety and community services reports (5-0)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will conduct advanced and initial hearings regarding property code violations. The meeting also includes a review of the August 18, 2022, minutes and an overview of the effects of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

• Advanced hearing for 2944 Sea Oats Circle
• Advanced hearing for 2008 S. Atlantic Ave.
• Advanced hearing for 2504 S. Atlantic Avenue
• Initial hearing for 1909 S. Atlantic Ave.
• Initial hearing for 3150 S. Atlantic Ave.

The Special Magistrate issued a reduced fine for a property that became compliant after three years of violations. A separate order was issued for a rental property to obtain permits for plumbing work. Two other cases were continued to February 2023.

• Issued Order #13 for 2008 S. Atlantic Ave.: $110,000 fine due in 6 months and $243.26 administrative fee due in 30 days
• Issued Order #7 for 3150 S. Atlantic Ave.: Permits required by Feb 15, 2023, and compliance by March 20, 2023, or $250 daily fine
• Ordered reimbursement of $149.09 administrative fee for 3150 S. Atlantic Ave. by Feb 15, 2023
• Granted continuance for 2944 Sea Oats Circle until Feb 16, 2023
• Granted continuance for 1909 S. Atlantic Ave. until Feb 16, 2023
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2022
• Removed case CDEF2021-55 (2504 S. Atlantic Avenue) from the agenda
• Rescheduled March meeting to March 23, 2023

City Commission

The Daytona Beach Shores City Commission is reviewing rezoning and land use amendments for recently annexed properties. The agenda also includes discussions on business relocation following Hurricane Ian and sign removal grant applications.

• Rezoning applications for 2822 S. Atlantic Avenue, 3615 Cardinal Boulevard, and 105 Broad Avenue
• Ordinance 2022-29 regarding business relocation after Hurricane Ian
• Franchise renewals for Southeast Containers, Inc. and Samsula Waste, Inc.
• Sign removal grant applications for Mad Dog Surf Shop and Emerald Shores Hotel
• Adoption of a modified International Property Maintenance Code

The City Commission approved rezoning and future land use amendments for three newly annexed properties. The board also extended a storm-related permit fee waiver and approved two sign removal grants. Additionally, the commission voted to increase the City Manager's base pay.

• Extended permit fee waiver for storm repairs until January 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-29 regarding temporary relocation of damaged businesses (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-30 adopting the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 Sign Removal Incentive Grant for Mad Dog Surf Shop (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 Sign Grant Application for Emerald Shores Hotel (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to RSF-2 for 2822 S. Atlantic Ave, 3615 Cardinal Blvd, and 105 Broad Ave (5-0)
• Approved 'Residential Low Intensity' land use for 2822 S. Atlantic Ave, 3615 Cardinal Blvd, and 105 Broad Ave (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 per month base pay increase for City Manager Kurt Swartzlander (5-0)