City of Deltona  
2345 Providence Blvd.  
Deltona, FL 32725  
Minutes  
Development Review Committee  
Thursday, March 26, 2026  
9:00 AM  
2nd Floor Conference Room  
A.  
The DRC and Informational/Pre-application meeting is held both in  
person and in a virtual environment via Microsoft Teams and can be  
accessed by the following methods:  
1. CALL TO ORDER:  
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am.  
2. ROLL CALL:  
Also present: Brandon Hatch, Milton Robles, Nicole Robles, David Webster, Freshteh  
Somji, Daryl Cooley, Jessica Entwistle,Nelly Kerr, and Matthew West, Planning and  
Development Services; James Parrish, and Tony Elam, Deltona Water; Chris Ralph,  
Andrew Barclay, Keith Trace, David Sims and Micah Smith.  
Present:4 - Chair Jordan Smith  
Member Leigh Grosvenor  
Member Chad Tate  
Member Dino Lucarelli  
Excused:2 - Vice Chair Phyllis Wallace  
Member John Cox  
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:  
A.  
Minutes from March 12, 2026  
The approval for the Minutes of March 12, 2026, was tabled until the next  
meeting for minor edits.  
4. OLD BUSINESS:  
A. Lot 7 Grading - Halifax Crossings MPUD - Final Site Plan  
Planner 1, Brandon Hatch spoke regarding Final Site Plan application SP25-0008,  
which was received by staff on June 3, 2025, proposing the grading of lot 7 (formerly lot  
10) of Halifax Crossings, located within the Halifax Crossings MPUD. After 3 rounds of  
review, staff finds the proposed development to be consistent with the City's  
Comprehensive Plan and compliant with the applicable provisions of the Land  
Development Code and recommends approval under the following conditions:  
1.) The applicant shall comply with all conditions of the Development Order.  
2.) A pre-construction meeting with the Engineering Department shall be scheduled and  
attended prior to the commencement of any site work.  
3.) All required permits shall be obtained prior to the start of construction.  
Motion by Jim Parrish, seconded by Chad Tate to approve Lot 7 Grading  
with the conditions stated in the Development Order. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
5. NEW BUSINESS:  
A.  
3150 Howland Blvd - Commercial - Pre-Application Meeting  
Applicant Chris Ralph discussed the proposal and provided the site plan.  
Planner 1, Brandon Hatch discussed parking and landscaping standards while providing  
Sections of the Land Development Code for reference.  
Project Engineer, Andrew Barclay highlighted that the eastern portion of the site will be  
developed first, leaving the west side's development slated for a later date.  
Mr. Hatch informed the applicant that a Preliminary Plat will be required for due to the  
phasing. He also discussed the need for the site to have a dumpster enclosure.  
Member Grosvenor discussed fire hydrants and informed the applicant that a truck  
turning simulation is required for the Final Site Plan.  
Deputy Utility Director, Jim Parrish, stated a Right of Way Use permit will be required  
with Volusia County. Discussion about oil disposal occurred.  
City Engineer, Dino Lucarelli suggested the site have a bigger parking area to  
accommodate the flow of traffic.  
Member Tate mentioned that fencing would be required during the phasing of the site.  
6. STAFF COMMENTS:  
None.  
7. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS:  
None.  
8. ADJOURNMENT:  
The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 am.  
Jordan Smith, Committee Chair  
ATTEST:  
David Webster Jr, Committee Secretary