ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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AN-2601: Request for annexation of Parcel ID’s 8412-02-08-0010, 8412-02-08-0040, and 8412-02-08-0090 from Volusia County into the City of Edgewater generally located West of Starboard Avenue and East of San Remo.
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OWNER:
Hanford & Miller Inc
APPLICANT:
Jeffrey P. Seyler
LOCATION:
South of Roberts Road, West of U.S.1
AREA:
2.95± Acres
CURRENT LAND USE:
Undeveloped
CURRENT FLUM DESIGNATION:
Volusia County Commercial and Urban Low Intensity
CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT:
Volusia County B-4 and R-3
VOTING DISTRICT:
Council District 4, Councilperson Eric Rainbird
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
PLANNING BOARD:
May 13th, 2026
CITY COUNCIL:
Tentatively First June 1st, 2026, Second July 6th, 2026
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting annexation of approximately 2.95± acres of properties located South of Roberts Road and West of U.S. Highway 1, parcel ID’s 8412-02-08-0010, 8412-02-08-0040, and 8412-02-08-0090. The property is contiguous to the City of Edgewater Boundary and will be included in the Edgewater city limits.
The subject properties are located on the south side of Roberts Road, west of U.S.1/Starboard Avenue and is currently zoned Volusia County Commercial (B-4) and Urban Low Intensity (R-3). The surrounding zoning to the south and north is B-3, west is the San Remo RPUD, and the east is U.S. Highway 1. The inclusion of this parcel into the City of Edgewater will allow the properties included to be contiguous with the surrounding businesses.
The subject properties are located within the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement and also meet all the parameters outlined in Section 171 of Florida Statutes. City staff believe the properties are compact, contagious to existing City boundaries, and do not create an unincorporated enclave.
Comprehensive Plan Consistency:
Article IX Section 21-91.02 of the Land Development Code states that no application for a change in zoning can be approved unless the proposed zoning is consistent with the Land Use Designation/Zoning Classification Matrix in Table III-1. The Table, attached below, verifies consistency between the proposed Future Land Use Commercial designation and the proposed Zoning District of B-3 Highway Commercial.
Surrounding Area:
The adjacent land uses and zoning classifications for the adjacent parcels are illustrated in the following table. Existing uses shown below are not intended to be an all-inclusive list, but a general summary of types of uses near the subject property. The subject parcel is outlined in the aerial exhibit.
Table 1: Surrounding Area, FLU Designations, Zoning Designations
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|
Current Land Use |
FLUM Designation |
Zoning District |
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North |
Church |
Commercial |
B-3 |
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East |
Residential |
Medium Density Residential |
RPUD |
|
South |
Vacant |
Commercial and Urban Low Intensity |
B-4 and R-3 |
|
West |
Service Shops |
Urban Low Intensity |
B-4W |
Public Facilities Adequacy:
The City of Edgewater has sufficient capacity to service the property with regards to water, wastewater, parks, and transportation while meeting the Level of Standard as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. The subject property can be serviced by the City of Edgewater for municipal water services, sewer, and solid waste. All are operating with enough capacity to support the project.
Public Notice:
In accordance with Florida Statues Chapter 166.041, a Public Notice sign was posted on the site on April 29th, 2026.
Recommendation:
Staff finds that the request to for annexation for Parcel ID’s 8412-02-08-0010, 8412-02-08-0040, and 8412-02-08-0090 is appropriate and suitable for the subject site, is compatible with the surrounding land uses, and is consistent with the City of Edgewater Comprehensive Plan.
It is the staff’s recommendation that the Planning and Zoning Board motions to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for AN-2601 to allow for annexation of 2.95± at Parcel ID’s 8412-02-08-0010, 8412-02-08-0040, and 8412-02-08-0090 into the City of Edgewater.