City of Deltona

2345 Providence Blvd.

Deltona, FL 32725

Minutes

Development Review Committee

Thursday, December 11, 2025

9:00 AM

2nd Floor Conference Room

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, Nelly Kerr, and Matthew West, Planning and Development Services;

James Parrish, Dino Lucarelli, Eric Kozielski, and Bobbie Degan, Deltona Water; Kyle

Nowland, Building Services; Oscar Castaneda, Monoca Diaz, Benjamin Beckham, Ed

Kassik, and Kayla Ramirez-Melendez.

Present:3 -

Member John Cox

Member Leigh Grosvenor

Member Chad Tate

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:

Minutes from November 13, 2025

Motion by Jordan Smith, seconded by Chad Tate to approve the

Minutes of November 13, 2025, as presented. The motion carried

unanimously.

4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:

None.

5. PUBLIC FORUM: Time permitted, public comments shall be limited to items on the

agenda and shall not exceed two minutes. Please be courteous and respectful of the

views of others. Personal attacks on Committee/Board members, City staff or

members of the public are not allowed and will be ruled out of order by the Chair.

Member Smith opened and closed public forum, as there was none.

6. OLD BUSINESS:

Osprey Estates - Final Site Plan - DRC Approval for Final Site Plan

Alternate Entwistle, spoke regarding Osprey Estates Phase 1 Preliminary Plat Revision

application SD24-0016. The applicant submitted on September 4, 2024 revising the

previously approved Preliminary Plat, requesting to remove lot 3 to allow for the redesign

and expansion of the retention ponds within the 166-lot single family subdivision. The

applicant has worked diligently with the City's Engineering Consultant to revise their plat to

ensure all items were addressed accordingly. The application underwent 3 reviews, and the

final submittal was received on November 20th. Staff has determined the application to be

satisfactorily addressed and recommends the DRC approve the Osprey Estates

Preliminary Plat Revision with the condition that all legal fees are paid and the Development

Order is followed.

Motion by Jordan Smith, seconded by Jim Parrish to approve Osprey

Estates with the conditions stated in the development order and by the

Development Review Committee. The motion carried unanimously.

7. NEW BUSINESS:

Moncafé Inc Mobile Coffee Cart - 1200 Deltona Blvd - Pre-Application

Meeting

Applicant Monoca Diaz gave an overview of the project which involves leasing a small,

previously unoccupied 10x7 ATM building located within the Deltona Plaza at 1200 Deltona

Boulevard. She discussed her plans to utilize the building as a service kiosk to offer

residents and commuters a convenient, consistently assessable location for high-quality

drinks from 6AM to noon. Beverages include hot coffee, hot tea, and iced coffee. She

stated that the kiosk will have a hand washing station and wastewater will be transferred

from the site to an off-site facility for dumping.

Assistant Fire Marshal, Samuel Schaller informed the applicant that a permit is needed for

any alterations done to the interior of the unit.

Assistant Building Official, Kyle Nowland informed the applicant that a bathroom would be

required for the operation. He suggested the applicant contact Volusia County Health

Department for additional guidance pertaining to food handling requirements. He also

stated that engineered plans would be required for any alterations done to the building.

Little Sprouts Learning Pod School - 830 Courtland Blvd -

Pre-Application Meeting

The applicant, Kayla Ramirez-Melendez gave an overview of the project; a small daycare

and learning pod that will enroll no more than 5 students.

Planning Manager, Matthew West informed the applicant that this daycare will require a

conditional use. He expressed concerns about ingress/egress to the property from the main

road, Courtland Boulevard.

Ms. Melendez stated that drop off and pickup periods will be staggered with 5 students

being picked up within a 50 minute time frame, all at separate times. She also added that 1

other employee will be certified to assist her.

Discussion occurred about wastewater and application fees.

Deputy Utility Director, Jim Parrish advised the applicant to contact Volusia Health

Department to evaluate the septic load for a daycare. He also stated that the Right-of-Way

cannot be used for parking.

Discussion about parking, access and driveway expansion occurred.

Commissary Kitchen - 85 and 87 Courtland Blvd - Pre-Application

Meeting

The applicant, Oscar Castaneda gave an overview of the project; a proposal to open a full

commercial commissary kitchen inside a pre-engineered steel building.

Planner 1, Brandon Hatch informed the applicant that a food trailer will not be allowed to

park on-site overnight. He also stated that the proposed steel building would not meet local

design standards. He advised the applicant to configure a new site plan showing

stormwater retention and parking areas.

Member Grosvenor stated that drive aisles must be at least 20 feet wide.

Deputy Utility Director, Jim Parrish informed the applicant that environmental surveys such

as gopher and tree surveys will be required for the project. He also stated that a private lift

station would have to be installed to connect to the force main.

Economic Development Director, John Cox informed the applicant about important tax

history and information regarding the parcels.

City Engineer, Dino Lucarelli stated that only 1 entrance will be allowed for the site. He also

stated that the alley way would have to be improved before use.

8. STAFF COMMENTS:

None.

9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS:

None.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 am.

Phyllis Wallace, Committee Chair

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