- November 22, 2024
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The Ormond Beach Planning Board unanimously recommended approval for preliminary plats for two upcoming subdivisions at its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 11.
One of the preliminary plat recommended for approval is for a 180-lot townhome subdivision, to be called Bradford Park. The subdivision will span 24.92 acres and will be located south of the Pennsylvania Avenue right-of-way, east of I-95 and west of Plantation Oaks Boulevard.
Planning Director Steven Spraker said this parcel of land was previously zoned for commercial development. It was rezoned for residential development last year.
The townhome subdivision will be a sister project to Bradford Lakes, an 80-home subdivision that is part of Plantation Oaks, Spraker said.
Board member Al Jorczak inquired about the cost of the townhome units. Attorney Glenn Storch, on behalf of developer Parker Mynchenberg, said they’re estimating the townhomes will be priced “in the high” $200,000 range, though he acknowledged the need for more affordable housing.
“I totally agree with this as a father or 30-somethings,” Storch said. “Finding housing for the kids, for the next generation — not easy right now.”
Board member Barry du Moulin also asked about whether a Planning Board member could be present when a developer conducts ecological studies on properties slated for development.
He was concerned that the environmental report stated that, while no gopher tortoise burrows were observed during a cursory survey, the recommendation by the consultant was for a thorough survey to be conducted within 90 days of construction due to the “overgrown nature of the site.”
“Who oversees that?” du Moulin said. “Where is the accountability?”
Storch said surveys for gopher tortoises are overseen by multiple agencies, including the developer and the city.
“This is really important,” Storch said. “So yes, we all oversee it to make sure it’s done properly.”
The other preliminary plat approved was for phase 1B of Fountain View, a subdivision that will form part of Plantation Oaks, located east of I-95 and west of Plantation Oaks Boulevard. The subdivision will be composed of 137 single-family homes on about 77.91 acres, according to the city.
Developer and engineer Parker Mynchenberg told the board that he expected construction of this phase to take 10 months to complete.
Volusia County Councilman Troy Kent, who represents District 4, will host a community meeting from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, at Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, located at 1800 Ocean Shore Blvd.
Residents are invited to ask questions and voice concerns during this open discussion, according to a county press release.
This is part of the quarterly District Dialogue 4 Residents series. Kent’s district includes Ormond Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea, Holly Hill, the western half of Daytona Beach, and eastern portions of DeLand and DeLeon Springs.
South Beach Street in Ormond Beach will be closed between Ellsworth Avenue and Sylvania Place through Tuesday, Jan. 23, for a stormwater system upgrade, the city announced on its website.
Traffic will be detoured using Ellsworth Avenue, South Ridgewood Avenue and Sylvania Place.
The 2024 Mayor’s Health and Fitness Challenge will begin with a kick-off and weigh-in on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9-11 a.m. at the South Ormond Neighborhood Center.
The eight-week program is a citywide initiative designed for individuals of all fitness levels, according to an announcement on the city’s website. The challenge is available to residents and city employees.
Participants compete for cash prizes, awarded to one champion in each of the men’s, women’s and children’s category, based on the most significant reduction in body mass index.
The categories are separated by the following age ranges:
Registration costs $35 per individual or $70 for families with up to three children, 18 and under.
Visit ormondbeach.org/MHFC.
