- December 4, 2024
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The Ormond Beach City Commission unanimously approved an amendment for the future Ormond Crossings development that replaces some proposed multifamily units with single-family homes at its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Ormond Crossings, which spans just under 3,000 acres east of the Flagler County line, is allowed to have up to 2,550 residential units. It has been in the works since 2002, and in 2004, the city annexed the land.
In addition to allowing single-family homes in lieu of multifamily in a residential portion of the development, referred to as Tract 8, the amendment also sought to update the project’s conceptual site plan, which proposed a realignment of Tymber Creek Road.
“Tract 8 is located almost in the middle of the residential portion,” City Planning Director Steven Spraker said. “... There’s no changes in the entitlements, no increase in residential units, no increase in commercial units.”
Commissioner Lori Tolland asked about upcoming stormwater studies, the construction of the proposed K-8 school, needed fire stations (the development would lead to one new station and two new trucks) and impact on wetlands. On the latter, Spraker said the developers “have worked very hard to stay out of all the wetlands and upland buffers.”
Tolland also inquired about avoiding clear-cutting and having the developer plant Florida native vegetation.
“We are in the process of looking at all our landscape code,” Tolland said. “We’re trying to create a more native environment, a more greener community.”
Jamie Poulos, of Poulos & Bennett, the engineering firm representing the developer, said they have tried to shape the plans to preserve and incorporate existing natural areas. He said he would speak with their landscape architect on the matter.
Commissioners agreed with Tolland that more native plants should be included and thanked the developer for not increasing density.
Mayor Jason Leslie echoed their comments.
“I agree with all the commission too about preserving some of the nature and things like that, so I really appreciate that,” Leslie said.
The City Commission unanimously approved an almost $2.5 million contract to Coleman Goodemote Construction, Inc., of Daytona Beach, for the redevelopment of Cassen Park.
The contract came under the commission’s previous budget of $2.8 million, the estimate shared in an August meeting. The redesign project will increase parking spots from 39 to 53, with 48 slated for boat trailers. It will also construct a new building for Granada Bait and Tackle shop, which is owned and operated by Ormond Beach resident Ike Leary. The new bait shop will include public restrooms.
Commissioners praised the redesign project their meeting on Tuesday.
“I think this park will probably wind up being one of the shining stars, a shining gem in Ormond Beach,” Commissioner Harold Briley said. “Especially on the Four Corners. Our Four Corner Parks are very important.”
Commissioner Travis Sargent repeated a wish he stated in August when the project went out for bid: That the redesign be completed by July 4, for the city’s celebration.
On Monday, Dec. 2, CrowderGulf Disaster Recovery and Debris Management, the city’s contractor, began its second and final pass for hurricane debris removal.
To date, the city report 2,100 truckloads of debris have been collected, totalling 87,000 cubic yards of debris.
“Hurricane-related debris should appear brown, weathered, and storm-affected by now,” the city wrote on its Facebook page. “Please refrain from adding fresh yard waste to these piles, as it will not be collected.”
