5-19-2026 Regular City Council Signed Minutes

City Council Regular Meeting · 2026-05-19 · minutes

[Generally located north of Charles Street and west of Airport Road; case CPAM-26-0001] Ordinance No. 2026-2, a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Amendment, was approved. This ordinance amends the Future Land Use Map for approximately 56.53 acres, changing 52.96 acres from Volusia County Agriculture Resource (1 unit/10 acres) and 3.57 acres from Volusia County Urban Low Intensity (0-4 units/acre) to City of Port Orange Rural Transition (0-2 units/acre). It also adds a Future Land Use Element policy to provide density limits for the overall property. The motion to approve was made by Councilman Shawn Goepfert and seconded by Councilman Lance Green. The motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote, with Councilman Jonathan Foley voting no. Citizens Jan Albert and Gary Singleton expressed concerns and opposition. County resident Mike Poniatowski recognized the work to reduce density but also expressed concerns and opposition. Councilman Jonathan Foley expressed concern about the item placing the Council in a difficult position. [Generally located north of Charles Street and west of Airport Road; case REZONING-26-0001] Ordinance No. 2026-3, a Conventional Rezoning, was approved. This ordinance rezones approximately 56.53 acres, consisting of 52.96 acres from Volusia County A-1 (Prime Agriculture) and 3.57 acres from Volusia County A-2 (Rural Agriculture), to City of Port Orange R-20SF Single Family Residential. The property is generally located north of Charles Street and west of Airport Road. The motion to approve was made by Councilman Shawn Goepfert and seconded by Councilman Lance Green. The motion carried 3-2 by roll call vote, with Councilman Jonathan Foley and Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs voting no. Councilman Shawn Goepfert expressed thoughts on development and the one-year waiting period. Mr. Poniatowski commented on water flow. Attorney Jones stated pending action regarding water output from reclaimed water ponds and advised council members not to comment or go to the property. Citizen John Burchack commented on the one-year waiting period. Resident Robert Reinhagen expressed concerns with Spruce Creek and opposition to the item. Citizen Matt expressed concerns about fairness and impact on residents' way of life. Councilman Jonathan Foley expressed thoughts on the optics of the item and the one-year waiting period. Mayor Scott Stiltner advised it is not the Council's job to look at optics but to review facts. [case RFSQ #25-22] Approval of a Master Contract for Architectural Services for the new REC West was awarded to Wannemacher Jensen Architects, LLC for RFSQ #25-22. [case 26-23] Resolution No. 26-23, approving the State Highway Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation, was approved. [Williamson Boulevard/Willow Run Boulevard; case 26-24 (CD244)] Resolution No. 26-24, approving the Local Agency Program (LAP) Supplemental Agreement #1 for the Williamson Boulevard/Willow Run Boulevard Sidewalk Project (CD244), was approved. Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs highlighted this item, noting the project timeline and expressing appreciation to staff and residents. [Riverwalk Trail] Approval of a License Agreement for use of the Riverwalk Trail for Special Events sponsored by Tiki Docks Port Orange River Bar & Grill was approved. Resident Robert Reinhagen expressed concerns regarding the verbiage in this item. [717 Dove Avenue] Approval of Contract for Sale and Purchase of real property located at 717 Dove Avenue to Carroll and Mary Brunk was approved. [535 Locust Street] Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract to Purchase Real Property located at 535 Locust Street for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project was approved. [Generally located east of Spruce Creek Road, south of Dunlawton Ave. and west of Locust Street] Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract to Purchase Real Property identified as Parcel Numbers 630407001400, 630407001061, 630407000990, and 630407001060, generally located east of Spruce Creek Road, south of Dunlawton Ave. and west of Locust Street, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project was approved.