Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting: July 2026

Diamond Square Full Agenda 07-21-2026

The Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met on July 20, 2026. The primary action item was the approval of a Commercial Façade Improvement Program (CFIP) grant application for $20,000 for the property at 1000 Holmes St, Cocoa, FL 32922. The applicant, Erika O'Neal of A Taste of Elegance Commissary Kitchen, proposed improvements including window installation, a digital business sign, fence installation, and landscaping, with a total project cost of $41,905. The agency also approved the agenda for the meeting and the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting. The June 15, 2026 meeting included approval of a $1,000 Paint Grant for 710 Carissa Ave and a $500 Beautification Grant for the same address. Public comment at the June meeting included a resident's concern about garbage on West Railroad Avenue, which was addressed by staff regarding an abatement process. Discussions also covered budget items, signage for meetings, progress on Fiske Blvd pedestrian crosswalks, housing sales, a new park and playground funded by Lennar, signage in Virginia Park, and the RICHES program for archiving family history. The next meeting was scheduled for August 17, 2026.

Board:

Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting

Date:

2026-07-20

Type:

Agenda_packet

Decision:

Approved (for CFIP grant application, Paint Grant, Beautification Grant, agenda, and minutes)

Address:

1000 Holmes St, Cocoa, FL 32922; 710 Carissa Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922

Applicant:

Erika O'Neal of A Taste of Elegance Commissary Kitchen (for 1000 Holmes St); not stated (for 710 Carissa Ave)