Port Orange City Council Regular Meeting — October 21, 2025

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The Water Reclamation Facility was constructed in 1989. The treatment process and most of the equipment currently in operation were installed approximately 32 years ago. Over the years since the last plant upgrade, the existing treatment process equipment has been maintained or replaced as needed to keep the plant operating and treating the wastewater. In order to treat the wastewater in accordance with upcoming regulatory requirements from state and federal agencies, which will require more advanced treatment. The treatment plant will need to undergo a complete upgrade to improve the treatment to Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) standards. New processes and equipment are now available as well as automation techniques which can be implemented to improve the treatment, efficiency, and enhance the reliability of the Water Reclamation Facility. Task Authorization No. 1 (TA #1) will establish the basis of design for the planned upgrades to the City’s wastewater treatment plant. This phase includes: Preliminary design for consolidating the two existing Master Lift Stations into a single facility at the plant. Evaluation of biological treatment options , including a comparative analysis of three potential treatment processes. Preliminary design of a new disinfection system to meet High-Level Disinfection (HLD) and Class I Reliability standards. Preliminary design of solids handling improvements. Verification of hydraulic compatibility , ensuring the proposed upgrades can be implemented while maintaining existing plant hydraulics. Stormwater management improvements , including preliminary design elements. Conceptual planning for support buildings and ancillary systems are required for the upgraded facility. Upon completion of TA #1 and final selection of the treatment process, Task Authorization No. 2 will be issued and will include final design, permitting, and evaluation of funding options for the project. Specifically, the design team will provide engineering services to upgrade, replace, and/or rehabilitate every significant component of the Water Reclamation Facility, including: Improvements to the West Influent Master Pump Station Addition of influent prescreening Improvements to the headworks, including modifications to the screening structure and replacement of the grit units Improvements to the secondary process Improvements to the biosolids handling system Stormwater improvements to the site due to flooding issues Addition of a new Operations and Central Lab Building In parallel with TA #1, the City will issue a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) to procure a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). The selected CMAR firm will collaborate with City staff and the design team throughout the design process to ensure constructability and cost efficiency. Once the design reaches 90% completion, the CMAR will develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal for construction. Upon City Council approval of the GMP, construction will begin immediately. Staff is requesting approval to award RSFQ #25-04 for Water Reclamation Facility Upgrades and Task Authorization No. 1 to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for $1,716,299.08. | attachments=11 | reports=1

Staff is requesting approval of Task Authorization No. 26 with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. under the Master Contract for Professional Engineering Services (CA7763) as it relates to the Virginia/Monroe Stormwater Pump Station Generator Design. The Virigina/Monroe Stormwater Pump Station currently has a rental generator to provide redundancy in the event of a loss of power. Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. will design two (2) fixed-mounted backup generators for stormwater pump stations located at Virginia Avenue and Monroe Place. This will include the following services: Removal of existing electrical equipment, including manual transfer switches, generator receptacles, and ancillary equipment as needed. Electrical design associated with the new automatic transfer switches, generators, and ancillary equipment. Bidding assistance | attachments=6 | reports=1

Staff is requesting City Council approval to award ITB #25-17 for the construction of a new restroom facility at the All Children's Park for the amount of $260,560.69. The project includes the demolition of the existing restroom facility and constructing a new building in the same footprint that will meet current codes. On September 22, 2025, the Purchasing Manager received eight (8) sealed bid responses. Two of the bids were deemed non-responsive. The three lowest bids are: Paul Culver Construction, Inc. $260,560.69 A.G. Pifer Construction Inc. $298,353.57 Meierer Contracting, LLC $325,908.00 City staff has reviewed the bid responses and approved Paul Culver Construction, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Funds are budgeted and available in Project #PK251 for this purpose. Approval of this contract award will allow the project to move forward and the contractor to receive a Notice to Proceed. Construction is anticipated to begin in the Fall of 2025 and be completed within 210 days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. | attachments=14 | reports=1

K9 Buddy has served as a Police Canine with the Port Orange Police Department for six (6) years, since May 1, 2019. Due to his age and health issues, K9 Buddy will be retired from service. Ownership of K9 Buddy will be transferred to his handler, Officer Crysta McBride, pursuant to the agreement drafted by the City Attorney's Office. | attachments=1 | reports=1

The Police Department was awarded $74,479.00 from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant program. The 2025-2026 funding cycle will continue to assist victims of crime. There was no reduction in funding from the 2024-2025 grant cycle. The Grant Fund FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget will be amended to reflect the $74,479.00 from VOCA. There is no required match. | attachments=2 | reports=1

The City has been awarded the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Direct Award (JAGD) from FDLE in the amount of $8,918.00. This money will be used to purchase equipment for the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and their participation in undercover operations combating street level crime. There is no City match required. The JAGD funding will help the Port Orange Police Department enhance its undercover operation capabilities by providing additional surveillance equipment. | attachments=1 | reports=1

On October 7, the Volusia County Council approved funding for several stormwater mitigation projects as part of their Transform 386 program. Transform 386 was created when the County was awarded $328.9 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funds provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Hurricane Ian recovery. These funds are being administered by Volusia County as the project lead. City staff applied for funds for four stormwater projects that were all approved. Each project requires a separate Joint Project Agreement (JPA), that establishes the general terms and conditions of how the project will be completed, as summarized below. The City’s responsibilities under the JPA are generally outlined below and more specifically described in the attached JPA. The City and County will mutually participate and work cooperatively to coordinate and accomplish each project. The County will manage the bidding and construction of the project. The City will provide knowledgeable representatives to participate in the design and construction phases. The City will be responsible for the cost of the project above and beyond the funding provided by the HUD Grant. Upon completion and acceptance of the work and receipt of the as-built drawings of the completed work, the City will own, control, and maintain in good repair all of the City facilities constructed. This JPA is specifically for the City's stormwater drainage improvements at Madeline Ave./Pepperhill Road near Sugar Forest with Transform 386 contributing $7,270,000 of the estimated total project cost of approximately $19,000,000. In addition to the provisions above, additional components of the JPA for this specific project include: The City began design for this project in Spring 2025, which is nearing 60% completion. The design will continue under the City's current Task Authorization with Kimley Horn & Associates. Once the design is complete, it will be provided to the County so they can bid the project out for construction. The County will be managing the construction contracting process for all Transform 386 funded projects. Unlike typical City projects, City Council will not review or approve the construction contract or any change orders that may be required. These functions will be administered by the County in partnership and consult with City staff to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and program timelines. Additionally, in an effort to expedite processing, Staff requests Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve and execute any future amendments to the JPA and associated agreements necessary for the completion of this project, as well as change orders related to the design and construction of said project, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. | attachments=1 | reports=1

On October 7, the Volusia County Council approved funding for several stormwater mitigation projects as part of their Transform 386 program. Transform 386 was created when the County was awarded $328.9 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funds provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Hurricane Ian recovery. These funds are being administered by Volusia County as the project lead. City staff applied for funds for four stormwater projects that were all approved. Each project requires a separate Joint Project Agreement (JPA) that establishes the general terms and conditions of how the project will be completed, as summarized below. The City’s responsibilities under the JPA are generally outlined below and more specifically described in the attached JPA. The City and County will mutually participate and work cooperatively to coordinate and accomplish each project. The County will manage the bidding and construction of the project. The City will provide knowledgeable representatives to participate in the design and construction phases. The City will be responsible for the cost of the project above and beyond the funding provided by the HUD Grant. Upon completion and acceptance of the work and receipt of the as-built drawings of the completed work, the City will own, control, and maintain in good repair all the City facilities constructed. This JPA is specifically for the City's stormwater drainage improvements and acquisition of properties in the Portona area with Transform 386 contributing $2,465,000 of the estimated total project cost of approximately $4,930,000. In addition to the provisions above, additional components of the JPA for this specific project include: The County is wholly responsible for the acquisition of properties in the project area. The County will be managing the construction contracting process for all Transform 386 funded projects. Unlike typical City projects, City Council will not review or approve the construction contract or any change orders that may be required. These functions will be administered by the County in partnership and consult with City staff to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and program timelines. Additionally, in an effort to expedite processing, Staff requests Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve and execute any future amendments to the JPA and associated agreements necessary for the completion of this project, as well as change orders related to the design and construction of said project, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. | attachments=1 | reports=1

On October 7, the Volusia County Council approved funding for several stormwater mitigation projects as part of their Transform 386 program. Transform 386 was created when the County was awarded $328.9 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funds provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Hurricane Ian recovery. These funds are being administered by Volusia County as the project lead. City staff applied for funds for four stormwater projects that were all approved. Each project requires a separate Joint Project Agreement (JPA), that establishes the general terms and conditions of how the project will be completed, as summarized below. The City’s responsibilities under the JPA are generally outlined below and more specifically described in the attached JPA. The City and County will mutually participate and work cooperatively to coordinate and accomplish each project. The County will manage the bidding and construction of the project. The City will provide knowledgeable representatives to participate in the design and construction phases. The City will be responsible for the cost of the project above and beyond the funding provided by the HUD Grant. Upon completion and acceptance of the work and receipt of the as-built drawings of the completed work, the City will own, control, and maintain in good repair all of the City facilities constructed. This JPA is specifically for the City's stormwater drainage improvements in Sleepy Hollow with Transform 386 contributing $10,765,000 of the estimated total project cost of approximately $21,830,000. The County will be managing the construction contracting process for all Transform 386 funded projects. Unlike typical City projects, City Council will not review or approve the construction contract or any change orders that may be required. These functions will be administered by the County in partnership with City staff to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and program timelines. Additionally, in an effort to expedite processing, Staff requests Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve and execute any future amendments to the JPA and associated agreements necessary for the completion of this project, as well as change orders related to the design and construction of said project, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. | attachments=1 | reports=1

On October 7, the Volusia County Council approved funding for several stormwater mitigation projects as part of their Transform 386 program. Transform 386 was created when the County was awarded $328.9 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funds provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Hurricane Ian recovery. These funds are being administered by Volusia County as the project lead. City staff applied for funds for four stormwater projects that were all approved. Each project requires a separate Joint Project Agreement (JPA), that establishes the general terms and conditions of how the project will be completed, as summarized below. The City’s responsibilities under the JPA are generally outlined below and more specifically described in the attached JPA. The City and County will mutually participate and work cooperatively to coordinate and accomplish each project. The County will manage the bidding and construction of the project. The City will provide knowledgeable representatives to participate in the design and construction phases. The City will be responsible for the cost of the project above and beyond the funding provided by the HUD Grant. Upon completion and acceptance of the work and receipt of the as-built drawings of the completed work, the City will own, control, and maintain in good repair all of the City facilities constructed. This JPA is specifically for the City's stormwater drainage improvements and acquisition of properties along Powers Avenue near the FPL substation on Dunlawton Avenue with Transform 386 contributing $1,185,000 of the estimated total project cost of approximately $2,370,000. In addition to the provisions above, additional components of the JPA for this specific project include: The County is wholly responsible for the acquisition of properties in the project area. The County will be managing the construction contracting process for all Transform 386 funded projects. Unlike typical City projects, City Council will not review or approve the construction contract or any change orders that may be required. These functions will be administered by the County in partnership with City staff to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and program timelines. Additionally, in an effort to expedite processing, Staff requests Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve and execute any future amendments to the JPA and associated agreements necessary for the completion of this project, as well as change orders related to the design and construction of said project, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. | attachments=1 | reports=1

The ArtHaus Director, Cameron Vintson, will provide Council with an update on their organization. This is a requirement of the use agreement.

Planning Commission Action (9/25/25): Recommended Approval (4-0-1) The applicant’s proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment is to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation for a ±56.53- acre property located on the west side of Airport Road, north of Charles Street. Most of the property consists of cleared, vacant pastureland, with a single-family home, detached garage, and pole barn located at the northeast corner. Based on aerial imagery available to staff, the subject property has been cleared pastureland since at least 1978. According to the 2024 environmental report by Young Bear Environmental (YBE) Consulting, there are no wetlands. Location map If the Comprehensive Plan amendment is approved, the applicant is proposing to rezone the ±56.53 acres as the Vintage Acres Planned Unit Development (see Staff Report for Case No. PRZA-25-0003) that allows for the development of a 113-lot residential subdivision. The ±56.53-acre subject property was annexed into the City of Port Orange in June 2025. As discussed during public hearings for the annexation, the next steps, as required by Florida Statutes, involve assigning a City Future Land Use (FLU) designation and a corresponding City zoning classification. The applicant’s proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment requests the establishment of a City FLU designation consistent with what was outlined in the previous annexation staff report and public hearing discussions. The applicant’s proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment consists of two requests: 1. Amend the Future Land Use (FLU) Map to change the FLU designation for ±52.96 acres from Volusia County Agriculture Resource (1 unit/10 acres) to City of Port Orange Rural Transition (0-2 units/acre). 2. Amend the Future Land Use (FLU) Map to change the FLU designation for ±3.57 acres of Volusia County Urban Low Intensity (0-4 units/acre) to City of Port Orange Rural Transition (0-2 units/acre). Current and Proposed Future Land Use Map The subject property meets the locational criteria in the City’s Comprehensive Plan for the Rural Transition FLU designation as the subject property is situated adjacent to Spruce Creek, bordered by agricultural land to the south and developed residential neighborhoods to the north, northeast, and west. Urban services (water, sewer, and reclaimed water) are available in the Airport Road right-of-way to serve the site, and the proposed Vintage Acres Planned Unit Development aligns with the maximum allowed density of 2 units per acre. Graphic showing adjacent development and density The applicant’s proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment is generally consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and meets the locational criteria for the requested future land use designation. Based on the analysis that the proposed amendment will have on public facilities and services, adequate capacity exists for potable water, sewer, schools, recreation, and solid waste to accommodate the proposed amendment. As to traffic, any future specific site development proposals will be subject to concurrency regulations requiring adequate roadway improvements to be built or payment being made toward improvements to mitigate any roadway capacity impacts created by the proposed development. As to stormwater retention, at the time the property is developed, improvements in accordance with the requirements of the City’s Land Development Code, St. Johns Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental protection, Volusia County, and the Vintage Acres Planned Unit Development, will be required, so there is no net loss of stormwater retention function on the subject property due to development. Although a complete Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required at this time, a Traffic Memorandum according to the City’s and Volusia/Flagler Transportation Planning Organization (VFTPO) adopted guidelines for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment has been prepared by the applicant’s traffic engineering firm, LTG Engineering & Planning, and has been reviewed by staff. Based on the maximum density allowed by the City’s Rural Transition FLU designation,113 single-family homes could potentially be constructed which is estimated to generate about 111 PM peak hour trips, and 1,129 daily trips. In the Traffic Memorandum prepared, only one roadway segment (Pioneer Trail from Airport Road to Turnbull Bay Road) was identified that may be above the adopted level-of-service standard, and as required by the Land Development Code and Florida Statutes, the future subdivision plat and plan for the subject property will be subject to all traffic concurrency regulations requiring adequate public facilities to be provided or to mitigate any impacts created by the proposed development. Approval of a Tri-Party Transportation Fair-Share Agreement between the City of Port Orange, Volusia County, and the Developer may be required to address impacts to the roadway network. Public Notice signs were posted on the subject property on August 1, 2025. The applicant also held a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Country Inn & Suites, located at 5802 Journey’s End Way. Approximately 45 residents attended the meeting. According to the applicant’s meeting summary, the main questions and concerns raised by attendees included drainage, school capacity, and pedestrian safety. The Staff Report is attached for more information. | attachments=3 | reports=1

Planning Commission Action (9/25/25): Recommended Approval (4-0-1), subject to updating the Vintage Acres Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Development Agreement (MDA) to: Require the Homeowners Association (HOA) Covenants for the Vintage Acres Subdivision to acknowledge the existing flight paths and noise from the nearby Spruce Creek Fly-In airport. Require the developer to post a 30-year bond to cover all maintenance costs associated with the Vintage Acres Subdivision's stormwater management system, in the event the HOA fails to do so. The MDA has been revised to include the two items listed above. The applicant’s proposed Vintage Acres Planned Unit Development (PUD) is for a ±56.53-acre property, located on the west side of Airport Road, north of Charles Street. Most of the property consists of cleared, vacant pastureland, with a single-family home, detached garage, and pole barn located at the northeast corner. Based on aerial imagery available to staff, the subject property has been cleared pastureland since at least 1978. According to the environmental report completed by Young Bear Environmental (YBE) Consulting in 2024, there are no wetlands. Location Map of the proposed Vintage Acres PUD The ±56.53-acre subject property was annexed into the City of Port Orange in June 2025. As discussed during the public hearings for the annexation, the next steps, as required by Florida Statutes, involve assigning a City Future Land Use (FLU) designation and a corresponding City zoning classification. The applicant’s proposed PUD zoning application requests the establishment of a City zoning designation consistent with what was outlined in the annexation staff report and public hearing discussions. The applicant is requesting the following with the proposed Vintage Acres PUD zoning application: Rezone approximately ±52.96 acres of Volusia County A-1 (Prime Agriculture) and ±3.57 acres of Volusia County A-2 (Rural Agriculture) to City of Port Orange Planned Unit Development (PUD), and Establish the Vintage Acres Master Development Agreement (MDA) and Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) for the entire ±56.53-acre PUD site. If approved, the proposed Vintage Acres PUD would allow for the development of a 113 single-family lot subdivision, with a density of approximately 2 dwelling units per acre. The applicant would then be required to prepare and submit formal engineered subdivision plans that comply with the requirements of the MDA, CDP, and Land Development Code (LDC), such as grading, stormwater drainage improvements, type and location of trees and shrubs in the landscape buffers, location and size of the stormwater pipes, and water and sewer lines, roadway design, and other subdivision infrastructure requirements. The subdivision plans will also need to comply with all applicable State and regional permitting requirements from the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and Volusia County. At the time a PUD is requested, subdivision plans are not required to be prepared or submitted. The proposed Vintage Acres CDP shows the general location of the single-family home lots, stormwater/drainage improvements, main public access point from Airport Road, emergency access point from Charles Street, sidewalks, open space areas, public roads, and tree preservation areas, and the Vintage Acres MDA establishes that the development will comply with all City regulations in the LDC, such as, stormwater, landscaping, tree preservation, roadways, traffic, utilities, etc. along with more stringent requirements listed in the MDA for stormwater and open space. Graphic of the Proposed Vintage Acres Conceptual Development Plan Traffic: Although the LDC does not require a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for a PUD rezoning, a Traffic Memorandum was prepared by the applicant’s traffic engineering firm, LTG Engineering & Planning. According to the Traffic Memorandum, if the PUD is developed at the maximum density of 113 single-family homes, it could potentially generate approximately 111 PM peak hour trips and 1,29 daily trips. In the Traffic Memorandum prepared, only one roadway segment (Pioneer Trail from Airport Road to Turnbull Bay Road) was identified that may be above the adopted level-of-service standard. Based on the anticipated trip distribution for the proposed vehicle trips, the subdivision is anticipated to add trips on Pioneer Trail due to vehicles accessing I-95 at the Pioneer Trail interchange, while reducing trips on Williamson Boulevard to access I-95 at the Dunlawton interchange. As required by the Land Development Code and Florida Statutes, and if the PUD is approved, a future subdivision project on the subject property will be subject to all traffic concurrency regulations requiring adequate public facilities to be provided or to mitigate any impacts created by the proposed development. Approval of a Tri-Party Transportation Fair-Share Agreement between the City of Port Orange, Volusia County, and the Developer may be required to address impacts to the roadway network. Stormwater Drainage: Currently, stormwater on the undeveloped subject property is partly absorbed into the ground, with some collecting in low areas and ditches on the subject property. Runoff not absorbed or stored on-site drains into Volusia County-maintained roadway swales along Charles Street, Russell Road, and Airport Road. From there, it flows toward a County-maintained swale at the southwest intersection of Charles Street and Russell Road, then into Spruce Creek, and ultimately discharges into the Halifax River. According to the City’s LDC, the applicant will be required to construct on-site stormwater facilities designed to accommodate and treat a 100-year, 24-hour storm event (approximately 11 inches of rain over a 24-hour period). In addition to meeting the requirements in the LDC, the stormwater system will also be required to meet the stormwater requirements of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and Volusia County. According to the applicant, the Vintage Acres MDA includes stormwater requirements that exceed the City’s current LDC requirements. Specifically, the MDA requires the stormwater system to reduce the peak flow rate stormwater can leave the site and the total volume of water that drains off the site by an additional 25% beyond the current requirements in the LDC. According to the project engineer for the Vintage Acres PUD, to meet this higher standard for this PUD, the stormwater ponds for this subdivision will need to be larger and have additional capacity to store more stormwater on-site than required by the LDC for a design storm event (approximately 13.75 inches of rain over a 24-hour period). Therefore, more of the subject property will be set aside for stormwater storage than would be required under the LDC for a designed storm event. The added stormwater pond capacity is to hold more stormwater on-site, reducing the amount of stormwater leaving the property during major storm events and going into the public drainage system (swales along Airport Road, Charles Street, and Russell Road, Spruce Creek, and Halifax River). According to the project engineer, residential developments surrounding the subject property were developed using drainage standards that are either the same as or less stringent than those required by the PUD. Graphic that shows the Subdivision Drainage System and Discharge Pattern Open Space: According to the LDC, the proposed PUD is required to establish 60% or ±33.9 acres of the ±56.53-acre PUD as open space (undeveloped land, stormwater ponds, landscape buffer areas, and active and passive recreation space). The proposed PUD establishes ±36.9 acres, or 65% of the PUD, as open space. Therefore, the proposed PUD provides ±3 acres more open space than required by the LDC. According to the applicant, the additional open space provided will be used to expand the stormwater pond to meet the higher stormwater standard established in the MDA. There are no policy deviations requested as part of this PUD request. The proposed PUD rezoning is consistent with the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment being processed concurrently for the subject property (See Case No. CPAM-25-0001). Public Notice signs were posted on the subject property on August 1, 2025. The applicant also held a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Country Inn & Suites, located at 5802 Journey’s End Way. Approximately 45 residents attended the meeting. According to the applicant’s meeting summary, the main questions and concerns raised by attendees included drainage, school capacity, and pedestrian safety. The Staff Report is attached for more information. | attachments=4 | reports=1

Planning Commission Action (9/25/25): Recommended Approval (5-0) The proposed administrative amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) are intended to update the Code and enhance its clarity, consistency, and overall effectiveness (Case No. DCAM-25-0004). As part of this ongoing maintenance effort, the proposed amendments include updates to outdated code requirements, clarifications, and minor cleanup items designed to streamline the development review process for residential docks and boathouses, as well as dock width for commercial marinas. These amendments address issues identified during the application of the LDC, correct inconsistencies, and ensure consistency with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) adopted regulations for residential docks. Updates to the Width and Area Requirements for a Residential Terminal Dock Platform The LDC currently limits a residential terminal dock platform to a maximum width of eight (8) feet and a maximum total area of 160 square feet. A residential terminal dock platform is a platform constructed over the water at the end of a pier and used for mooring boats, jet skis, or kayaks, loading and unloading passengers or gear, preparing equipment before heading out on the water, and fishing. During the review of a variance request in 2024 by the Planning Commission, staff noted that the City’s requirements for a residential terminal dock platform have not been updated in over 30 years. The Planning Commission approved the variance and requested that staff further evaluate the existing code requirements to determine if an update to the width and area requirements for a residential terminal dock platform was warranted. After reviewing requirements adopted by other municipalities in Volusia County, such as Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Ponce Inlet, staff found that the Port Orange requirement for a terminal dock platform was outdated and could be revised due to larger boat sizes, installation of boat lifts, and to provide more functional space to maneuver around the platform safely. Other Volusia County municipalities and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit residential terminal dock platforms to range from 180 square feet to 1,000 square feet, with no restriction on width. The proposed amendment would remove the eight-foot width requirement and increase the maximum terminal dock platform area requirement from 160 square feet to 500 square feet. Photo of a Residential Terminal Dock Platform Update to the Height Requirement for a Residential Boathouse The LDC currently limits the maximum height of a boathouse at 12 feet above the water level at the mean high-water line. During the review of a variance request in 2024 by the Planning Commission, staff noted that the City height requirement for a residential boathouse had not been updated in over 30 years. The Planning Commission approved the variance request and requested that staff further evaluate the existing height requirement to determine if an update for a residential boathouse was warranted. After reviewing requirements adopted by other municipalities in Volusia County, such as Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Ponce Inlet, staff found that the Port Orange height requirement for a boathouse appears outdated and could be revised due to the use of modern boat lifts, boat equipment/features, increases in boat size (height), and to respond to rising tides and water levels, which are expected to continue increasing in the future. Other Volusia County municipalities, such as Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Ponce Inlet, allow a maximum boathouse height ranging from 15 feet to 18 feet above the water level at the mean high-water line. The proposed amendment would increase the maximum height for a boathouse from 12 feet to 18 feet to accommodate larger boats, utilize boat lifts, boat equipment/features, and respond to rising tides and water levels, which are expected to continue increasing in the future. Photo of a Residential Boathouse Update to the Residential Dock Setback Requirement The LDC currently provides the setback requirement for a residential dock on a lot with a shoreline length of 65 feet or more. However, for a lot with less than 65 feet of shoreline, no setback requirement is provided in the LDC. For the past 20 years, City staff have consistently applied the FDEP setback requirement to lots with less than 65 feet of shoreline, requiring the dock to be centered between property lines. The proposed amendment adds a setback requirement for a dock on a lot with less than 65 feet of shoreline, to be centered between the property lines, aligning with the City's requirement with current FDEP guidelines, as well as past city practice. Additionally, as allowed by the current FDEP guidelines, the amendment provides requirements in the LDC for two adjacent single-family parcels, regardless of the shoreline length for the properties, to share a dock, subject to a setback waiver granted by the affected adjacent property owner. Update to Finger Pier Width Requirement for a Commercial Marina The LDC currently limits the width of a finger pier in a commercial marina to a maximum width of three (3) feet. During the review of the LDC for the proposed amendment, staff identified that the City’s width requirement for a finger pier for a commercial marina has not been updated in more than 30 years. The proposed amendment would increase the maximum width to four (4) feet and is intended to improve safety for boaters as a wider pier provides more space for boaters to board and exit their vessels safely and meets ADA accessibility standards for public accommodations. As part of the permitting for the Riverwalk Day Dock, outside permitting agencies required that the finger piers extending from the main pier be a minimum of four (4) feet wide. This amendment would formally establish the maximum width of a finger pier at four (4) feet. While no marina projects are currently under review or under construction, the two approved marinas within the Catfish Commons PCD, future marina development in Riverwalk, or additional day docks in Riverwalk or Down Under would benefit from this amendment, as it establishes a finger pier width requirement consistent with current industry standards. The Staff Report is attached for more information. | attachments=3 | reports=1