Eustis public meetings in 2021

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings on several variances and second readings of ordinances, including voluntary annexations and land development changes. They will also discuss giving direction on negotiating an agreement with Atrium Management for the sale and redevelopment of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site, and receive an update on Greenwood Cemetery progress.

• Resolution 21-101: Variance for street yard setback at southeast corner of East Hazzard Avenue and North Exeter Street
• Resolution 21-102: Variance for fence height/features at Southern Palms RV Resort on County Road 44
• Resolution 21-103: Approving fourth amendment to property sale agreement with SpenceTF, LLC
• Ordinances 21-34 to 21-39: Voluntary annexations, comp plan amendments, and design district assignments for 16336 McKinley Road and 2979 South Grove Street
• Ordinance 21-40: Amendment to Land Development Regulations Section 110-5.13 on portable storage

The Eustis City Commission approved a resolution for a fence variance at Southern Palms RV Resort, adopted an ordinance restating the police officers' pension system, and approved several annexations and land use changes. Commissioners also approved multiple annexations and comprehensive plan amendments for properties on McKinley Road and South Grove Street, and updated portable storage container regulations. A resolution regarding the sale and purchase agreement with Spence TF, LLC was defeated.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2021 and December 2, 2021 regular meetings (5-0)
• Resolution 21-102: Approved fence height variance for Southern Palms RV Resort with sidewalk access amendment (5-0)
• Resolution 21-103: Fourth amendment to property agreement with Spence TF, LLC defeated (1-4)
• Ordinance 21-33: Adopted Municipal Police Officers' Pension and Retirement System restatement on final reading (5-0)
• Ordinance 21-34: Adopted voluntary annexation for 16336 McKinley Road on final reading (5-0)
• Ordinance 21-35: Adopted comprehensive plan amendment for 16336 McKinley Road on final reading (5-0)
• Ordinance 21-36: Adopted design district designation for 16336 McKinley Road on final reading (5-0)
• Ordinance 21-37: Adopted voluntary annexation for 2979 South Grove Street on final reading (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA Review Committee is meeting to receive an overview of the Community Redevelopment Agency and discuss the process for review and conclusions. The agenda includes committee discussion, public input, and committee direction. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Overview of the CRA and discussion regarding process for review and conclusions (Staff Report #21-0334)

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency Review Committee held an introductory meeting on December 9, 2021, with no formal votes. The committee agreed by consensus to hold a budget meeting on Thursday, January 13 at 5 p.m., and a community meeting on Tuesday, January 25 at 6 p.m. Interim City Manager Tom Carrino presented the CRA's history, budget, and accomplishments, and staff outlined next steps including public input meetings and potential plan amendments. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Consensus to hold a budget meeting on Thursday, January 13 at 5 p.m.
• Agreed to hold a community meeting on Tuesday, January 25 at 6 p.m.
• Agreed to reach out to the school to use the Curtright Center cafeteria or gym for the community meeting
• No formal votes or approvals were recorded

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA Review Committee, newly appointed by the City Commission, is holding its inaugural meeting. Staff will present an overview of the CRA's history, past plans, and projects, followed by discussion on the process for determining future projects and scheduling. The committee is expected to outline a review framework that includes public input meetings and final recommendations to the City Commission.

• Overview of CRA history and past redevelopment plans (1990-2018)
• Discussion of process for future CRA project selection
• Proposed framework includes public input meetings and final recommendations
• Review of CRA expenses (2016-2021) and 2020 taxable value analysis

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a refuse collection rate increase, approval of purchases over $50,000 for reclaimed water pipe and stormwater improvements, and first readings of ordinances for voluntary annexations and comprehensive plan amendments for two properties. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Central Florida Expressway Authority's 2045 Master Plan and a foreclosure authorization for a code enforcement case.

• Resolution 21-92: Refuse collection rate increase
• Resolution 21-98: Additional purchase of reclaimed water pipe per City Bid 007-21
• Resolution 21-99: Purchase over $50,000 for Woodward Avenue stormwater improvements
• Ordinances 21-34/35/36: Annexation, comp plan, design district for 16336 McKinley Road
• Ordinances 21-37/38/39: Annexation, comp plan, design district for 2979 South Grove Street

The Eustis City Commission approved Resolution 21-92 raising solid waste collection rates 3.93% effective January 1, 2022, tied to the Waste Management contract's annual CPI adjustment. It also approved the consent agenda, including reclaimed water pipe and Woodward Avenue stormwater purchases and a foreclosure authorization at 221 North Mary Street. On first reading, the Commission approved annexation, comprehensive plan and design district ordinances for 16336 McKinley Road and 2979 South Grove Street, and approved an ordinance on portable storage units with modifications. In a consensus, the Commission agreed to find the SpenceTF project in breach and to allow a fourth amendment request to be presented.

• Approved Resolution 21-92: 3.93% refuse collection rate increase effective January 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: reclaimed water pipe purchase, Woodward Avenue stormwater purchase over $50,000, foreclosure at 221 North Mary Street (5-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation, comp plan amendment and design district for 16336 McKinley Road (5-0 each)
• Approved first reading of annexation, comp plan amendment and design district for 2979 South Grove Street (5-0 each)
• Approved first reading of portable storage unit ordinance with modifications on unit length (4-1, Cobb nay)
• Consensus to find SpenceTF project in breach
• Consensus to allow Mr. Follmar to present a fourth amendment request
• Approved November 4, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. One would change a 3.89-acre parcel at 16336 McKinley Road from Lake County's Urban Low to Suburban Residential upon annexation. The other would change a property at 2979 South Grove Street. The LPA will vote on whether to recommend these amendments to the City Commission. The agenda also includes approval of the September 9, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on 2021-CPLUS-09: 3.89-acre parcel at 16336 McKinley Rd, change from Urban Low (County) to Suburban Residential (SR) upon annexation
• Public hearing on 2021-CPLUS-08: 2979 South Grove Street, small-scale Future Land Use Map amendment
• Approval of September 9, 2021 LPA meeting minutes
• Staff recommends transmitting both amendments to the City Commission

The Local Planning Agency voted 5-0 to transmit two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments to the City Commission for consideration. One would change the future land use at 16336 McKinley Road to Suburban Residential; the other would change 0.6 acres at 2979 S. Grove St. from Urban Low in Lake County to Residential/Office Transitional in the City. Both public hearings drew no public input, and the board also approved its September 9, 2021 minutes. The board only recommended transmittal; final decisions rest with the Commission.

• Approved September 9, 2021 LPA minutes (5-0)
• Transmitted 2021-CPLUS-09, future land use change to Suburban Residential at 16336 McKinley Road, to the Commission (5-0)
• Transmitted 2021-CPLUS-08, future land use change for 0.6 acres at 2979 S. Grove St. from Urban Low in Lake County to Residential/Office Transitional in the City, to the Commission (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including approvals for purchases over $50,000 for water meters and public works equipment, a budget amendment for police training, and a contract renewal with Axon Enterprise. The Commission will also hold public hearings on subdivision and site plan modifications, and consider a memorandum of understanding for the Orange Blossom Trail/US 441 Brownfields Coalition. Other business includes extending the adoption period for comprehensive plan amendments for annexation properties in the Thrill Hill area, discussing the Colonial Inn Motel, and considering compensation for the Acting City Manager.

• Resolution 21-93: Approving annual purchases over $50,000 for water meters, meter heads, and rebuild kits
• Resolution 21-94: Approval of purchases over $50,000 for four public works heavy equipment machinery
• Resolution 21-95: Budget amendment for Police Forfeiture Fund for senior management training
• Resolution 21-96: Axon Enterprise Inc. contract renewal
• Resolution 21-97: Approving Orange Blossom Trail/US 441 Brownfields Coalition Memorandum of Understanding

The Eustis City Commission approved a consent agenda of four resolutions covering water meter purchases, public works equipment, a police forfeiture fund budget amendment, and an Axon Enterprise contract renewal, all by 5-0 votes. It also approved three site-plan and subdivision resolutions (Royal Brothers/Grafton Ridge Phase II, Lulu's Candles, and Storage Depot) and a Brownfields coalition agreement, each 5-0. In other business, the commission reached consensus to raise Acting City Manager Tom Carrino's compensation to $160,000, to file a request extending the adoption period for three Thrill Hill annexation ordinances, and to have the City Attorney seek a written opinion from the County Attorney on removing Map #19 from the Comprehensive Plan (a 3-2 decision).

• Approved consent agenda: Res. 21-93 water meter purchases, Res. 21-94 public works heavy equipment, Res. 21-95 police forfeiture fund budget amendment, Res. 21-96 Axon Enterprise contract renewal (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-97, Orange Blossom Trail/US 441 Brownfields Coalition memorandum of understanding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-89, preliminary subdivision plat modification with waiver for Royal Brothers (Grafton Ridge) Phase II, 77-lot subdivision on 15.13 acres off David Walker Drive (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-90, site plan modification with waivers for Lulu's Candles in Cobb Commerce Park, expanding site from 2.62 to 5.5 acres (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-91, development plan modification with waivers for Storage Depot at SR 19 and McKinley Road, adding 36,200 sq ft of storage buildings (5-0)
• Consensus to increase Acting City Manager Tom Carrino's compensation to $160,000
• Consensus for staff to file a request extending the adoption period for Ordinances 20-33, 20-36 and 20-39 (Thrill Hill area future land use map amendments)
• Three-to-two decision to have the City Attorney seek a written opinion from the County Attorney on removing Map #19 from the Comprehensive Plan

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a site plan for a convenience store with gas at 36536 South Fish Camp Road, increasing rental rates for city facilities, and second reading of ordinances for property at 1704 Virginia Avenue. They will also discuss amendments to land development regulations regarding portable storage units and consider organization and support grants for FY2021-2022.

• Resolution 21-85: Site plan with waivers for a convenience store with gas at 36536 South Fish Camp Road
• Resolution 21-87: Increasing rental rates for City facilities
• Ordinances 21-30, 21-31, 21-32: Second reading for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for 1704 Virginia Avenue
• Resolution 21-86: Approval of purchase over $50,000 for IT consulting services with Verteks Consulting, Inc.
• Resolution 21-77: Amending Personnel Rules to add Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Personal Holiday

The Commission approved a site plan for a convenience store and gas station at 36536 South Fish Camp Road. Personnel rules were amended to add emergency paid sick leave and personal holidays, and rental rates for city facilities were increased.

• Approved site plan with waivers for convenience store/gas station at 36536 South Fish Camp Road (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 21-77 adding emergency paid sick leave and personal holidays (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-87 increasing city facility rental fees (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-30 for voluntary annexation of 0.06 acres at 1704 Virginia Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-31 for comprehensive plan amendment at 1704 Virginia Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-32 for design district assignment at 1704 Virginia Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-33 on first reading regarding police pension and retirement (5-0)
• Consensus to put Colonial Inn Motel foreclosure proceeding on hold indefinitely

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including resolutions for annual purchases over $50,000, a water service agreement for a property outside city limits, replacement water department vehicles, a bank contract extension, and an interlocal agreement with Umatilla Fire Department. They will also hold public hearings on a textile recycling bin, surplus property disposal, a comprehensive plan text amendment, and ordinances for voluntary annexation and zoning at 1704 Virginia Avenue. The meeting includes a recognition of a retiring police sergeant and an appointment to the CRA Review Committee.

• Resolution 21-79: Approval of annual purchases in excess of $50,000
• Resolution 21-80: Annexation and water service agreement for 17385 Lakeview Court
• Resolution 21-81: Purchase of three water department replacement service vehicles
• Resolution 21-82: Extending TD Bank contract for two years through June 30, 2023
• Ordinances 21-30, 21-31, 21-32: Voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for 1704 Virginia Avenue

The Eustis City Commission approved the consent agenda, recognized retiring Sgt. Phil Livingston, appointed members to the CRA Review Committee, and tabled a resolution regarding the disposal of surplus property. They also approved the first reading of ordinances for the voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for 1704 Virginia Avenue. An ordinance for a comprehensive plan text amendment was withdrawn.

• Approved minutes of the September 9, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved CRA Review Committee appointments of Marie Aliberti, Horace Jones, Tom Popeski, Bryan Broomfield, and Christine Cruz (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions 21-79, 21-80, 21-81, 21-82, and 21-84 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Number 21-78 for a textile recycling collection bin at 2601 E. Orange Avenue (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution Number 21-83 regarding the disposal of surplus property (4-1, Commissioner LeHeup-Smith dissenting)
• Withdrew Ordinance Number 21-22 for a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment because it was not transmitted by the Local Planning Agency
• Approved Ordinance Number 21-30 for voluntary annexation at 1704 Virginia Avenue on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 21-31 for a comprehensive plan amendment at 1704 Virginia Avenue on first reading (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider two items: a small-scale future land use map amendment for a 0.06-acre parcel at 1704 Virginia Avenue, changing its designation from Urban Medium (Lake County) to Urban Residential (City of Eustis) upon annexation, and a comprehensive plan text amendment (2021-CPT-02). The LPA will make recommendations to the City Commission on both items.

• Public hearing on 2021-CPLUS-07: Future Land Use Map amendment for 1704 Virginia Avenue, 0.06 acres, from Urban Medium to Urban Residential (Ordinance 21-31)
• Public hearing on 2021-CPT-02: Comprehensive Plan text amendment with exhibits A-J, including 2035 Future Land Use Map and Map 19 deletion
• Applicant Shelby D. Sanders requests annexation and land use change to Urban Residential (up to 12 dwelling units per acre)
• Site is in Wekiva Study Area, not in floodplain, with city water and sewer available
• LPA to transmit recommendations to City Commission for final action

The Local Planning Agency voted 5-0 to transmit a future land use change for 1704 Virginia Avenue (2021-CPLUS-07) to the City Commission. A separate Comprehensive Plan text amendment (2021-CPT-02) failed on a 2-3 vote, with members citing concerns about eliminating Map #19 and a request from County Commission Chair Sean Parks to postpone. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

• Transmitted future land use amendment for 1704 Virginia Avenue (2021-CPLUS-07) to City Commission (5-0)
• Denied recommendation to transmit Comprehensive Plan text amendment 2021-CPT-02 to City Commission (2-3)
• Closed public hearing on 1704 Virginia Avenue with no public comment
• Closed public hearing on 2021-CPT-02 after one resident comment

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss a general update from staff covering the agency's budget, ongoing projects, and development incentives. The update includes financial figures for the fiscal year and progress on projects like the Lake Eustis Seawall, housing rehabilitation, Bay Street drainage, and the former Waterman site.

• Fiscal year revenue of $780,342, including $776,593 in incremental tax revenue
• Expenses of $389,042.31, including $198,148.31 for former Waterman site loan payments
• Housing rehab expenses of $18,023, including work at 1312 Louis Court
• Second $25,000 payment to Lake Investment Ventures for Eustis Marina project
• 10 Gateway Grant reimbursements totaling $33,669

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed comprehensive plan text amendment (2021-CPT-02/Ordinance 21-22) that would update multiple elements of the plan, including future land use, conservation, housing, and transportation, and amend the 2035 Future Land Use Map. The commission will also discuss the future vision for the city. No final decisions are being made at this workshop; it is for discussion and direction.

• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment 2021-CPT-02 (Ordinance 21-22) affecting eight elements and the 2035 Future Land Use Map
• Proposed deletion of Map 19 from the Future Land Use Map Series
• Discussion on future vision for the City of Eustis

During a workshop, the Eustis City Commission discussed proposed comprehensive plan text amendments (Ordinance Number 21-22) and reached consensus on several items, including the elimination of Rural Residential and Agricultural future land use designations, the creation of a new residential land use designation allowing three units per acre, and the elimination of Map #19. Commissioners also reviewed the city's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) history, funding mechanisms, and related land development regulations. No formal votes were taken during the workshop, as items requiring votes will be brought back to a regular Commission meeting.

• Reached consensus to eliminate the Rural Residential future land use designation
• Reached consensus to create a new land use designation with three units per acre
• Reached consensus to eliminate the Agricultural future land use designation
• Reached consensus to eliminate Map #19 from the comprehensive plan

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings on second reading of ordinances, including a comprehensive plan text amendment for a Property Rights Element and multiple voluntary annexations with associated land use and design district assignments. The Commission will also discuss appointing an acting city manager, the city manager selection process, and a CRA review committee, as well as provide direction on negotiating an agreement for the former Florida Hospital Waterman site.

• Ordinance 21-10: Adopting Comprehensive Plan text amendment for Property Rights Element
• Ordinances 21-15/16/17: Voluntary annexation, comp plan amendment, design district for property at northeast corner of Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane
• Ordinances 21-18/19/20: Annexation, comp plan amendment, design district for property on west side of Estes Road (650 ft north of Bates Ave)
• Ordinances 21-24/25/26: Annexation, comp plan amendment, design district for property at 2959 South Grove Street
• Ordinances 21-27/28/29: Annexation, comp plan amendment, design district for property on west end of West Seminole Avenue

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final millage rate and the FY 2021-2022 budget, and will consider first readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for two properties. The consent agenda includes the city manager's resignation, acceptance of subdivision infrastructure, and utility agreements. Other business includes review of a downtown parking garage RFQ and discussion of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site.

• Resolution 21-71: Adopting final millage rate for 2021
• Resolution 21-72: Adopting final budget for FY 2021-2022
• Ordinances 21-24/25/26: Annexation, comp plan, design district for 2959 South Grove Street (first reading)
• Ordinances 21-27/28/29: Annexation, comp plan, design district for West Seminole Avenue (first reading)
• Resolution 21-73: Purchase over $50,000 for reclaimed water pipe

The City Commission approved the final millage rate of 7.5810 mills and the final budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Commissioners also moved forward with plans for a downtown parking garage and discussed the status of the SpenceTF development contract. Additionally, the Commission approved several annexations and land use designations for properties on South Grove Street and West Seminole Avenue.

• Approved final 2021-2022 millage rate of 7.5810 mills (5-0)
• Approved final 2021-2022 budget (5-0)
• Approved annexation and land use changes for 2959 South Grove St (5-0)
• Approved annexation and land use changes for West Seminole Ave property (5-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with downtown parking garage project
• Appointed Bill Howe as Acting City Manager until October 15, 2021

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The first would change a 0.26-acre parcel at the west end of West Seminole Avenue from Urban Low (Lake County) to Suburban Residential (SR) in the City, pending annexation. The second would change the designation of 2959 South Grove Street. The agency will also vote on approving the August 5, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on 2021-CPLUS-05: 0.26-acre parcel at west end of West Seminole Avenue, change from Urban Low to Suburban Residential (SR), Ordinance No. 21-28
• Public hearing on 2021-CPLUS-06: 2959 South Grove Street, future land use map amendment, Ordinance No. 21-25 FLUMA
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2021 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted 5-0 to transmit two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments to the City Commission for action. One covers property at the west end of West Seminole Avenue (2021-CPLUS-05), proposed for Suburban Residential. The other covers 2959 South Grove Street (2021-CPLUS-06), proposed to change from Urban Low in the County to Suburban Residential in the City. Both public hearings drew no public comment, and the board also approved its August 5, 2021 minutes.

• Approved August 5, 2021 Local Planning Agency minutes (5-0)
• Transmitted 2021-CPLUS-05, West Seminole Avenue land-use amendment, to City Commission (5-0)
• Transmitted 2021-CPLUS-06, 2959 South Grove Street land-use amendment, to City Commission (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including the tentative FY 2021-2022 budget and millage rate, several development agreements, and a collective bargaining agreement with the police union. They will also hold public hearings on textile recycling bins and a subdivision plat, and discuss possible annexation litigation against Lake County.

• Resolution 21-66: Tentative millage rate for 2021
• Resolution 21-67: Tentative budget for FY 2021-2022
• Resolution 21-62/21-63: Waterman Square redevelopment and parking easement agreements
• Resolution 21-69: Collective bargaining agreement with Eustis Police Benevolent Association
• Resolution 21-64: Preliminary subdivision plat for Royal Brothers Subdivision (Grafton Ridge)

The Eustis City Commission approved the tentative Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and millage rate of 7.581, and passed a collective bargaining agreement providing police officers a 3% wage increase over three years. The Commission also approved water service and developer agreements, including Resolution 21-12 for Fire Station 39 which waived the annexation requirement by a 3-2 vote. In addition, the Commission denied three textile recycling bin resolutions and approved a preliminary subdivision plat for Grafton Ridge, while continuing several items.

• Approved Resolution 21-12 for Lake County Fire Station 39 water service, waiving annexation requirement (3-2)
• Denied Resolutions 21-55, 21-56, and 21-57 for textile recycling collection bins (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-64 for Grafton Ridge preliminary subdivision plat (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-65 for ARPA local recovery funding agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-66 for tentative FY 2021-2022 millage rate of 7.581 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-67 for tentative FY 2021-2022 budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-68 for outside water service agreement at 37326 Chicago Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-69 for Eustis Police Benevolent Association collective bargaining agreement (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency is considering a comprehensive plan text amendment (2021-CPT-02) that would update multiple elements of the city's 2035 Comprehensive Plan, including Future Land Use, Conservation, Housing, and Transportation. The amendment aims to reduce duplication, improve consistency, and eliminate certain land use designations and maps. The LPA will make a recommendation on whether to transmit the amendment to the City Commission for final action.

• Eliminates Rural Residential and Agricultural land use designations
• Deletes Map #19 (Eustis Lake County Joint Planning Area Map) from the Future Land Use Map Series
• Updates 2035 Future Land Use Map
• Adds language for a future Transfer of Development Rights program for the Central Business District
• Requires Parks Master Plan and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan by 2035

The Local Planning Agency discussed proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan, including municipal densities and the removal of the County's future land use map. The Board reached a consensus to hold a workshop on the amendment on October 14. The item was continued to October 21.

• Continued Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2021-CPT-02 to October 21 (4-1)
• Consensus to schedule a workshop on the amendment for October 14

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA is reviewing Resolution 21-02 to approve a development and acquisition agreement with Waterman Square LLC. The proposed project involves a multi-phase redevelopment of the 4.8-acre site, including apartments, commercial space, a parking garage, and a hotel.

• Phase 1: Mixed-use apartment building and food hall estimated at $14,038,000
• Phase 2: Parking garage with commercial space estimated at $11,095,900
• Phase 3: Mixed-use apartment building estimated at $25,564,000
• Phase 4: Four-story hotel with 60 guest rooms estimated at $15,000,000
• Total estimated project cost of $65,697,900

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct second readings of ordinances for three voluntary annexations. The main items are ordinances 20-32, 20-33, and 20-34, which would annex approximately 20.691 acres north of CR 44A and east of East Eldorado Lake Drive, change its future land use from Rural Transition to Suburban Residential, and assign a Rural Neighborhood design district. The commission will also discuss possible land development regulation amendments regarding long-term storage containers.

• Second reading of Ordinance 20-32: voluntary annexation of 20.691 acres north of CR 44A, east of East Eldorado Lake Drive
• Second reading of Ordinance 20-33: comprehensive plan amendment to assign Suburban Residential future land use to the annexed property
• Second reading of Ordinance 20-34: assign Rural Neighborhood design district designation to the property
• Second reading of Ordinances 20-35, 20-36, 20-37: annexation and designations for property south of CR 44A and west of Thrill Hill Road
• Second reading of Ordinances 20-38, 20-39, 20-40: annexation and designations for property east of Thrill Hill Road and north of Reedy Road

The Eustis City Commission voted to continue voluntary annexation and related land use ordinances (Numbers 20-32 through 20-40) to February 17, 2022, following discussion regarding county actions and potential litigation. Commissioners also discussed long-term storage containers (Conex boxes), reaching a consensus to prohibit them in certain areas while permitting them in specific land use districts with screening criteria and a one-year amortization period for existing non-compliant boxes.

• Continued Ordinances 20-32 through 20-40 to February 17, 2022 (Passed 3-2)
• Withdrew request to reconsider the continuance vote
• Reached consensus to prohibit Conex boxes in certain areas except for construction or temporary use, allow them permanently in specific districts with screening, and enforce a one-year removal period for existing boxes in prohibited areas

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss two resolutions: one approving a development and acquisition agreement with Waterman Square LLC for the redevelopment of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site, and another approving a parking facility easement agreement. The project includes four phases with an estimated total cost of $65,697,900, and the CRA would provide land and parking incentives. The Commission will take public input and provide direction, but no final vote is scheduled at this workshop.

• Resolution 21-62: Approves development and acquisition agreement with Waterman Square LLC for redevelopment of former Florida Hospital Waterman site
• Resolution 21-63: Approves parking facility easement agreement with Waterman Square LLC for 64 spaces in Lake Mechanical garage
• Phase 1: Five-story mixed-use building with 75+ apartments, 6,000+ sf commercial, 8,000+ sf food hall, estimated cost $14,038,000
• Phase 2: Parking garage with commercial space, estimated cost $11,095,900; Phase 3: 180 apartments, $25,564,000; Phase 4: 60-room hotel, $15,000,000
• CRA to provide Parcel 1 at no cost ($1,000,000 value) and up to $4,720,000 for Phase 2 parking garage; Parcels 2 and 3 priced at $1,500,000 each

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss proposed development agreements with Waterman Square LLC for a four-phase mixed-use project. No formal votes were taken; the items are scheduled for a regular meeting on September 9.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was a workshop for discussion

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider two major development agreements: one with Waterman Square LLC for the redevelopment of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site, and another with Lake Investment Ventures, LLC for a marina project. The board will also approve minutes from its May and July meetings. The Waterman Square agreement involves a multi-phase project with apartments, commercial space, a hotel, and parking, with the CRA providing land and incentives.

• CRA Resolution 21-02: Approves development and acquisition agreement with Waterman Square LLC for the former Florida Hospital Waterman site, including a 5-story mixed-use building with 75+ apartments and 6,000+ sq ft commercial space, a food hall, parking garage, up to 180 apartments, and a 60-room hotel, with total estimated cost of $65,697,900.
• CRA Resolution 21-03: Approves a developer agreement with Lake Investment Ventures, LLC for a marina project.
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2021 and July 15, 2021 CRA meetings.
• Waterman Square agreement includes CRA providing Phase 1 parcel at no cost ($1,000,000 value), 64 parking spaces in Lake Mechanical garage, and up to $4,720,000 toward Phase 2 parking garage.
• Developer has until December 31, 2027 to close on Parcels 2 and 3, with prices set at $1,500,000 each.

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a development and acquisition agreement with Waterman Square LLC for the redevelopment of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site, a related parking easement, and a concept plan for Pine Meadows. They will also discuss the Post Office property and a potential amendment to annexation and outside utility agreements. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a consent agenda item for a software hosting agreement with the Lake County Sheriff.

• Resolution 21-62: Development and acquisition agreement with Waterman Square LLC for former Florida Hospital Waterman site
• Resolution 21-63: Parking facility easement agreement with Waterman Square LLC
• Resolution 21-61: Pine Meadows Concept Plan
• Ordinance 21-23: Amendment to Chapter 118, Construction Standards, of Land Development Regulations
• Resolution 21-59: MOU with Lake County Sheriff for Spillman C.A.D. software hosting

The Eustis City Commission approved Resolution 21-61, a concept plan for the Pine Meadows residential subdivision of about 578 single-family and townhouse units on roughly 239.8 acres along Pine Meadows Golf Course Rd. and CR 44, adding the words "nonbinding approval" and noting the plan grants no entitlements. The Commission continued two resolutions tied to redevelopment of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site (21-62 and 21-63) to September 9, 2021, and approved on first reading Ordinance 21-23 updating construction and demolition standards in the Land Development Regulations. In other business, the Commission reached consensus for staff to explore a possible purchase of the Post Office property and to place a utility annexation agreement on the September 9 agenda.

• Approved Resolution 21-61, Pine Meadows concept plan for ~578 units on ~239.8 acres, with "nonbinding approval" added (5-0)
• Continued Resolution 21-62, development and acquisition agreement for the former Florida Hospital Waterman site, to September 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Resolution 21-63, parking facility easement agreement with Waterman Square LLC, to September 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-23 amending Chapter 118 Construction Standards on first reading (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 21-59, Memorandum of Understanding with Lake County Sheriff for Spillman C.A.D. software hosting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 28, 2021 workshop and August 5, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Laurie Huebsch to the Deferred Compensation Plans Committee (5-0)
• Consensus for staff to explore possible purchase of the Post Office property; consensus to place the utility annexation agreement on the September 9 agenda

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will consider transmitting 2021-CPT-01, a comprehensive plan text amendment, to the City Commission. The amendment updates multiple elements, adds a Property Rights Element required by state law, and eliminates the Rural Residential and Agricultural land use designations and Map 19. The LPA previously denied this amendment in June but agreed to reconsider it. Staff recommends transmitting it as consistent with the plan.

• Approval of July 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment: adds Property Rights Element per Senate Bill 410, eliminates Rural Residential and Agricultural designations, deletes Map 19 Joint Planning Area Map
• Public hearing and recommendation on the text amendment

The Local Planning Agency voted 3-1 to transmit only the addition of the state-mandated Property Rights Element to the Commission for consideration, postponing the rest of the 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment. The postponement followed a request from Lake County Attorney Melanie Marsh to continue consideration until after a working group meeting, and public comments from residents who opposed the amendment or asked for changes. The LPA also approved the minutes of its July 15, 2021 meeting by a 4-0 vote. Member Willie Hawkins was absent.

• Approved July 15, 2021 LPA meeting minutes (4-0)
• Transmitted only the Property Rights Element of the 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to the Commission (3-1, LeHeup-Smith nay)
• Postponed the remaining portions of the 2021-CPT-01 amendment pending a working group meeting

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several items, including voluntary annexation and comprehensive plan amendments for property at Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road, a comprehensive plan text amendment, and the annual update of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Element. They will also consider resolutions for a preliminary subdivision plat, conditional signs, opioid MOU participation, textile recycling bins, and consent agenda items like grants and agreements.

• Resolution 21-50: Preliminary Subdivision Plat - Orange Ave Townhomes
• Ordinances 21-11, 21-12, 21-13: Voluntary annexation, comp plan amendment, and design district assignment for property at Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road
• Ordinance 21-21: Annual update of Five-Year Capital Improvement Element FY 2022-26
• Ordinance 21-10: Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (first reading)
• Resolution 21-54: Change order and budget amendment for Umatilla Wastewater Interconnection Project

The Eustis City Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat for Orange Ave Townhomes, authorized participation in the Florida opioid litigation settlement, and adopted several zoning and comprehensive plan ordinances. Commissioners also tabled three textile recycling bin resolutions to September 9, 2021, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2021 Workshop and July 15, 2021 Regular Meeting (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including JAG grant, LifeStream MOU, Umatilla Wastewater Interconnection change order, and Redtail Club Developer's Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-50 for Orange Ave Townhomes preliminary subdivision plat (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-51 for Lulu Candles conditional sign (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 21-52 for Florida opioid litigation settlement participation (4-0)
• Tabled Resolutions 21-55, 21-56, and 21-57 regarding textile recycling collection bins to September 9, 2021 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 21-11, 21-12, and 21-13 on second and final reading for property at Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road annexation and land use (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-21 for the Five-Year Capital Improvement Schedule annual update (4-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and provide direction on three items: a proposed comprehensive plan text amendment (Ordinance 21-10) that would eliminate certain land use designations and update the future land use map; a review of the code enforcement process, including fines and compliance rates; and a review of site plan approval processes and associated fees, comparing them with nearby cities.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2021-CPT-01 (Ordinance 21-10) eliminating Agriculture and Rural Residential land use designations and removing Map #19 Joint Planning Area Map
• Code enforcement statistics: 1,520 total violations, 88.5% voluntary compliance rate, 96% overall compliance rate
• Site plan fees: Administrative $200, Minor Modification $200, Major Modification $600, Site Plan $1,100
• Comparison of site plan fees with Mt. Dora, Leesburg, and Tavares
• Proposed addition of Property Rights Element per Senate Bill 410

The City Commission held a workshop to review proposed comprehensive plan amendments, code enforcement processes, and site plan fees. No formal votes were taken, but the Commission reached a consensus on how to handle downtown Conex boxes and meetings with the Atrium Group.

• Consensus reached for staff to propose code changes regarding downtown Conex boxes
• Consensus reached for staff to proceed with enforcement of trash and overgrowth around Conex boxes
• Consensus reached that the Atrium Group must present to the full Commission rather than individual members

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2021, to consider a range of items including approval of minutes, acceptance of the Capital Improvement Plan, and several resolutions for wastewater facility improvements and an annexation agreement. They will also hold second readings of ordinances for two property annexations and first reading of an ordinance updating the Five-Year Capital Improvement Element. Other business includes setting the proposed millage rate for FY2021-2022 and discussions on a lease and possible post office property purchase.

• Resolution 21-46: Award bid over $50,000 for Bates Avenue Wastewater Treatment Facility solids disposal refurbishment (Alfa Laval Inc.)
• Resolution 21-47: Award bid over $50,000 for Eastern WWTF Spray Field Pump Station construction
• Resolution 21-48: Annexation and developers agreement for water service outside city limits (Apiary Landing)
• Second reading of ordinances 21-15/16/17 and 21-18/19/20 for annexations, comprehensive plan amendments, and design district assignments at Estes Road properties
• Discussion of possible purchase of post office property (101 and 111 E Clifford)

The Eustis City Commission approved the FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and set a tentative millage rate of 7.581 with the first public budget hearing scheduled for September 9, 2021. Commissioners also postponed two annexation and comprehensive plan amendment items to October 7 due to state statute requirements, and approved the consent agenda including utility and engineering agreements.

• Continued agenda items 6.1 and 6.2 (annexations and comprehensive plan amendments) to October 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 1, 2021 regular City Commission meeting (5-0)
• Accepted the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) FY2022-2026 (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda including Resolution Numbers 21-32, 21-46, 21-47, and 21-48 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 21-21 on first reading for the annual update of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved a tentative millage rate of 7.581 and set the first public hearing date for September 9, 2021 (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will discuss whether to reconsider the 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, which failed by a 3-2 vote at the June 17 meeting. If reconsidered, staff will prepare it for an August 5 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from the July 1 meeting.

• Discussion on reconsidering 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (failed 3-2 on June 17)
• Approval of July 1, 2021 LPA meeting minutes
• Amendment would revise multiple Comprehensive Plan elements and add a Property Rights Element per Senate Bill 410

The Local Planning Agency approved the minutes of its July 1, 2021 meeting. It then discussed a request to reconsider the 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, which the LPA had denied on June 17, 2021. By consensus, the Board agreed to bring the entire text amendment back for consideration at its next meeting in two weeks and directed that a workshop on the amendment be scheduled in between. No vote was taken on the amendment itself.

• Approved July 1, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus to bring the entire 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment back to the next LPA meeting in two weeks
• Directed that a workshop on the amendment be scheduled before that meeting
• No decision made on the amendment itself; prior denial from June 17, 2021 stands for now

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency board will discuss and consider approving the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, which includes $831,239 in revenues and $792,368 in expenditures. The board will also receive a general update on CRA projects and finances. The budget will later go to the Eustis City Commission for final adoption in September.

• Proposed FY 2021-22 CRA budget: $831,239 revenue, $792,368 expenditures
• $255,000 for CRA projects including sidewalk program, street rehabilitation, and Ferran Park floating dock repair
• $137,000 for Economic Development Incentives program
• $198,149 debt service for purchase of three downtown lots
• General update includes $148,611 paid on former Waterman site loan

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to continue reviewing the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, focusing on the Water & Sewer Fund and discussing the tentative millage rate. The rate must be approved at the July 15 regular meeting for the TRIM notice. Staff recommends keeping the current rate of 7.5810 mills, which would be advertised as a tax increase, while the roll-back rate of 7.1416 mills would not.

• Proposed millage rate options: current 7.5810 mills (requires 2/3 vote, advertised as tax increase) vs. roll-back 7.1416 mills (majority vote, no tax increase advertisement)
• First public budget hearing scheduled for September 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM
• Water & Sewer Fund budget review includes detailed line items for administration, treatment, distribution, and wastewater operations
• Tax impact example: $150,000 home with $50,000 exemption would pay $758.10 at 7.5810 mills vs. $714.16 at roll-back rate
• General Fund surplus of $364,835 projected at current millage rate; roll-back rate would create deficit of $162,459

The City Commission held a workshop to continue reviewing the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, focusing on the Water & Sewer Revenue Fund and the millage rate. Staff presented a Water & Sewer budget with a beginning fund balance of $9.4 million, estimated revenue of $12.4 million, proposed expenditures including capital of $13.8 million, and a net loss of $1.4 million. After discussion of options including a .25 millage increase to fund six additional firefighters, the Commission reached a consensus to keep the tentative millage rate at 7.5810. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting was a workshop and the only recorded consensus was on the millage rate.

• Consensus to keep tentative millage rate at 7.5810 (no vote recorded)
• No decision on proposed .25 millage increase for six additional firefighters
• No decision on increasing Water/Sewer transfer to General Fund from $2,000,000 to $2,300,000

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to continue reviewing the draft FY2021-2022 budget, with a focus on General Fund departments. They will also discuss the criteria and past awards for the $30,000 organization and event support grants program. The agenda includes public input and commission direction, but no final votes are scheduled.

• Continuation of draft FY2021-2022 budget review
• Discussion of organization and event support grants criteria
• List of 2021 grant recipients totaling $30,000, including Amazing Rate for Charity ($6,500), Bay Street Players ($3,800), Eustis Historical Museum ($1,000), Lake County Fair ($5,000), LifeStream Behavioral Center ($5,000), LovExtension ($1,000), Tedx Eustis ($1,200), Trout Lake Nature Center ($6,500)

The City Commission held a workshop to review departmental budget requests for FY2021-2022, covering the library, fire, public works, custodial services, parks and recreation, and non-departmental funds. Staff presented adjustments resulting in a projected General Fund surplus of $453,000, and discussed potential millage rate options and staffing needs. Commissioners reached a consensus to hold another workshop on Wednesday, July 14th at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the millage rate further.

• Consensus reached to hold a follow-up budget and millage rate workshop on Wednesday, July 14th at 4:00 p.m.

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is holding a regular meeting with first readings of ordinances for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendments, and design district assignments for two properties near Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane, and on the west side of Estes Road. The agenda also includes presentations on the NE Lake Boys & Girls Club and the See-Click-Fix software, plus approval of prior meeting minutes. The meeting includes public comment and future agenda items.

• First reading of Ordinances 21-15, 21-16, 21-17 for property at NE corner Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane (annexation, comp plan, design district)
• First reading of Ordinances 21-18, 21-19, 21-20 for property on west side of Estes Road, ~650 ft north of Bates Avenue (annexation, comp plan, design district)
• Presentation on NE Lake Boys & Girls Club
• Presentation on See-Click-Fix software program
• Approval of minutes from June 2 and June 17, 2021 meetings

The Eustis City Commission approved first readings for voluntary annexations, comprehensive plan amendments, and design district assignments for two properties: a 5.2-acre parcel at Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane, and a 4.69-acre parcel on the west side of Estes Road. Commissioners also reached a consensus to implement the SeeClickFix software program for resident complaints at an annual cost of $15,000, and declined to grant an extension to Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation regarding donation bins. Additionally, the Commission approved the minutes from previous June 2021 meetings.

• Approved minutes from the June 2, 2021 Workshop and June 17, 2021 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Consensus to proceed with implementation of the SeeClickFix software program at an annual cost of $15,000
• Consensus to deny an extension for Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation regarding donation bins
• Approved Ordinance 21-15: Voluntary annexation of approximately 5.2 acres at Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-16: Comprehensive plan amendment changing land use to Suburban Residential for 5.2 acres at Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-17: Assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district to 5.2 acres at Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane (5-0)
• Approved Ordinances 21-18, 21-19, and 21-20: Voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for approximately 4.69 acres on the west side of Estes Road (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider two small-scale future land use map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, both involving properties along Estes Road. The first would change a 5.2-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane from Rural Transition to Suburban Residential. The second would change a parcel on the west side of Estes Road, about 650 feet north of Bates Avenue. The agency will also vote on approving the minutes from its June 17, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 21-16: 5.2-acre parcel at northeast corner of Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane, from Rural Transition to Suburban Residential (applicant: Lake RC LLC)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 21-19: parcel on west side of Estes Road, approximately 650 feet north of Bates Avenue, from Rural Transition to Suburban Residential
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2021 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency approved its June 17, 2021 minutes and voted 5-0 to find two small-scale Comprehensive Plan future land use map amendments consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and transmit them to the City Commission for consideration. Amendment 2021-CPLUS-02 covers a 5.2-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane, changing the designation from Lake County Rural Transition to City Suburban Residential. Amendment 2021-CPLUS-03 covers property on the west side of Estes Road about 650 feet north of Bates Avenue, with the same designation change. Both were only transmitted for the Commission's consideration; public comment would be taken at the Commission meeting.

• Approved June 17, 2021 LPA meeting minutes as submitted (5-0)
• Found Comprehensive Plan amendment 2021-CPLUS-02 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and transmitted it to the City Commission (5-0)
• Found Comprehensive Plan amendment 2021-CPLUS-03 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and transmitted it to the City Commission (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is holding a budget workshop to review the General Fund, Street Improvement Fund, Stormwater Fund, Building Services Fund, and other funds in detail. Department heads will be available to answer questions about specific line items and operations.

• Review of General Fund revenues and expenditures
• Review of Street Improvement Fund
• Review of Stormwater Fund
• Review of Building Services Fund
• Review of Library Contribution, Library Impact, and Recreation Impact Funds

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission held a budget workshop on June 28, 2021, reviewing the proposed FY2022 General Fund budget and individual department budgets. Staff presented a proposed General Fund with $28,000,000 in total revenues and balances, $18,800,000 in expenditures, and a projected surplus of $364,000, later revised to $444,000 after final taxable values arrived. The Commission gave direction on several items but took no formal votes; consensus items included removing the Symphony Orchestra line item, stopping Sanford airport advertising once the contract ends, and holding the next budget workshop on July 6 at 4 p.m. The budget must be largely finalized before the July 15 meeting, when the tentative millage rate is set.

• No formal votes taken; workshop discussion and direction only
• Consensus to remove Symphony Orchestra line item from Commission budget
• Consensus to stop Sanford airport advertising once the contract ends
• Consensus to fund news-alert service entirely under Economic Development
• Consensus to revisit Grant funding criteria at a later date
• Consensus to hold next budget workshop July 6 at 4 p.m.
• Direction to send cemetery fees to all Commissioners
• Confirmed sound system funds could be spent from the CRA Fund

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings and votes on several items, including establishing a fire assessment fee procedure, amending land development regulations, and approving site plans for Prime Plumbing and Trout Landing. They will also consider renewing automatic aid agreements with neighboring cities and a sixth amendment to a property sale agreement.

• Ordinance 21-14: Establishing a fire assessment fee procedure
• Ordinance 21-09: Amendments to Chapters 110 and 115 of Land Development Regulations
• Resolution 21-36: Site Plan with Waivers for Prime Plumbing
• Resolution 21-41: Trout Landing Concept Plan
• Resolution 21-45: Sixth Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for City sprayfield property

The Eustis City Commission voted 3-2 to defeat Ordinance Number 21-14, which would have established a fire services special assessment procedure. As a result, a related resolution to initiate the fire assessment process was not heard. The Commission approved site plans, concept plans, and purchase agreement extensions, including a concept plan for the 62-home Trout Landing subdivision.

• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2021 workshop and regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including automatic aid agreements with Tavares and Mount Dora (5-0)
• Approved site plan with waivers for Prime Plumbing at 37136 State Road 19 (5-0)
• Approved concept plan for Trout Landing residential subdivision at CR 452 and N. SR 19 (5-0)
• Approved sixth amendment to purchase and sale agreement for sprayfield property with CR 437 Land Investments extending closing to July 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 21-09 amending Land Development Regulations Chapters 110 and 115 on first reading (5-0)
• Defeated Ordinance Number 21-14 establishing a fire assessment fee procedure (2-3)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider a comprehensive plan text amendment (2021-CPT-01) that revises multiple elements of the city's comprehensive plan, adds a Property Rights Element, and updates the Future Land Use Map. The amendment was continued from the June 3 meeting. The LPA will also approve minutes from the May 20 and June 3 meetings.

• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment 2021-CPT-01 (Ordinance 21-10) amending Future Land Use, Conservation, Economic Development, Housing, Intergovernmental Coordination, Recreation and Open Space, and Transportation Elements
• Adds a Property Rights Element as required by state law (Senate Bill 410)
• Eliminates Rural Residential and Agricultural land use designations and Map #19 (Joint Planning Area Map)
• Updates 2035 Future Land Use Map
• Approval of minutes from May 20 and June 3, 2021 LPA meetings

The Local Planning Agency voted 3-2 to defeat a motion that would have found the 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan text amendment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and transmitted it to the City Commission. The amendment would have added a Property Rights Element required by state law as of July 1, amended two Future Land Use maps, and removed duplicate language. The board also approved the May 20 and June 3, 2021 meeting minutes 4-0. A Lake County Manager asked the board to postpone the item to allow more time for negotiations over the joint planning area.

• Motion to find 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan text amendment consistent and transmit it to the City Commission defeated (Ayes: Hawkins, LeHeup-Smith; Nays: Lee, Cobb, Holland)
• Approved May 20 and June 3, 2021 Local Planning Agency meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review Ordinance 21-10, a comprehensive plan text amendment that would revise multiple elements of the plan, add a Property Rights Element, and update the Future Land Use Map. The amendment aims to improve internal consistency, eliminate duplicative language, and remove Rural Residential and Agricultural land use designations. The commission will discuss the amendment and provide direction, with public input allowed.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (2021-CPT-01), Ordinance 21-10
• Elimination of Rural Residential and Agricultural land use designations
• Deletion of Map #19 (Eustis Lake County Joint Planning Area Map)
• Addition of Property Rights Element per Senate Bill 410
• Update to 2035 Future Land Use Map

At a June 16, 2021 workshop, Eustis city staff presented a broad set of proposed amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan (2021-CPT-01), including eliminating the Rural Residential and Agricultural land use designations, removing Map #19 (the Eustis-Lake County Joint Planning Area map), adding a state-required Property Rights Element, and cleaning up duplicative language across several elements. The minutes record discussion and staff explanations only; no vote or formal decision was taken at this workshop. The commission raised questions about agricultural uses and animals, and the meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded — workshop discussion only
• Staff presented proposed Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment 2021-CPT-01
• Proposed elimination of Rural Residential and Agricultural land use designations discussed
• Proposed removal of Map #19 (Joint Planning Area map) discussed
• Proposed addition of state-mandated Property Rights Element (SB 410) discussed
• Proposed elimination of two-way conversion policy for Bay St./Grove St. and Bates Avenue connection discussed
• Commission discussion on agricultural uses and animals; no action taken

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss Ordinance 21-14, which would establish procedures for implementing a fire assessment fee on properties. The ordinance does not set a fee itself; a separate resolution would be needed later. The commission will consider whether to proceed with the process, which could generate $1,063,167 in revenue for fire services.

• Discussion of Ordinance 21-14 establishing fire assessment procedures
• Potential revenue increase of $1,063,167 for 2021-22 budget
• Proposed timeline includes first reading June 3, second reading June 17
• Assessment would apply to real property, excluding raw undeveloped land
• Public hearing and TRIM notice process outlined if commission proceeds

The Commission held a workshop to discuss Ordinance 21-14 regarding the procedures for implementing a fire assessment. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during the session.

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2021, with several public hearings and ordinance readings. Key items include establishing a fire assessment fee, annexing properties along CR 44A and Thrill Hill Road, and regulating textile recycling bins. The agenda also includes consent items like a wastewater treatment plant expansion and interagency agreements.

• Resolution 21-31: Bates Avenue WWTP Expansion - Preconstruction Services
• Ordinance 21-14: Establishing a fire assessment fee procedure
• Ordinances 20-32/33/34, 20-35/36/37, 20-38/39/40: Voluntary annexations and land use designations on CR 44A and Thrill Hill Road
• Ordinances 21-06/21-07: Requiring franchise agreements and regulations for textile recycling bins
• Resolution 21-39: Foreclosure authorization for 1000 South Bay Street (Colonial Inn Motel)

The Eustis City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance setting up procedures for a fire services special assessment, which would not itself impose the fee. The commission also approved a third amendment to a property sale and purchase agreement with SpenceTF, LLC (3-2), adopted two ordinances regulating textile recycling bins, and approved first readings of annexation and land-use ordinances for about 10.72 acres at South Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road. Several annexation and comprehensive plan items were continued to September 2, 2021, and one comprehensive plan text amendment was continued to June 17, 2021.

• Approved Resolution 21-40, third amendment to SpenceTF, LLC property sale agreement (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-06 on second reading, franchise agreements for textile recycling bins (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-07 on second reading, regulations for textile recycling bin placement (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance 20-32 annexation on CR 44A to September 2, 2021 (3-2)
• Continued Ordinances 20-33 through 20-40 to September 2, 2021 (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 21-09 on first reading, amendments to Land Development Regulations Chapters 110 and 115 (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance 21-10 comprehensive plan text amendment to June 17, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinances 21-11, 21-12, and 21-13 on first reading for annexation and land use of 10.72 acres at South Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and consider recommending three items: a comprehensive plan text amendment (2021-CPT-01) that updates multiple elements and adds a Property Rights Element, an amendment to Land Development Regulations Chapters 110 and 115, and a large-scale future land use map amendment for property at Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road. The LPA will make recommendations to the City Commission.

• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment 2021-CPT-01 (Ordinance 21-10) amends eight elements, adds Property Rights Element, updates 2035 Future Land Use Map, deletes Map 19
• Amendment to Land Development Regulations Chapters 110 and 115 (Ordinance 21-09)
• Large-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment 2021-CPLU-01 for property at northeast corner of Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road (Ordinance 21-12)

The Local Planning Agency found proposed land development regulation amendments and a land use map amendment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. One comprehensive plan text amendment was continued to a later meeting.

• Recommended amendments to Land Development Regulations Chapters 110 and 115 to City Commission (5-0)
• Continued Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment 2021-CPT-01 to June 17th meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Future Land Use Map Amendment 2021-CPLU-01 for 10.72 acres at Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road to City Commission (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss proposed updates to the Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. These amendments aim to clarify code language, address urban sprawl, and update land use designations.

• Ordinance 21-09: Proposed amendments to Land Development Regulations (Chapters 110 and 115)
• Ordinance 21-10: Proposed Comprehensive Plan text amendments
• Elimination of Agriculture and Rural Residential land use designations
• Elimination of the Map #19 Eustis Lake County Joint Planning Area Map
• Proposed 18-foot street setback for garages in urban districts

The Eustis City Commission held a workshop on June 2, 2021 to review proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations (Chapters 110 and 115) and the Comprehensive Plan. Staff presented changes covering accessory structures, duplex and townhouse lot widths, fences and barbed wire, screening, driveways, residential compatibility standards, and parking requirements. No ordinances were voted on; the Commission reached consensus to hold another workshop on the Comprehensive Plan text amendment on June 16 at 4 p.m. The minutes state the related ordinances and text amendment were postponed to a date certain.

• No ordinances or amendments were voted on; items were workshop discussion only
• Consensus to hold a Comprehensive Plan text amendment workshop on June 16 at 4 p.m.
• Staff to research enforcement options for temporary/nonconforming storage containers and conex boxes
• Staff to bring back information on temporary, nonconforming storage units separately

City Commission

The Commission will review a fire assessment fee analysis study and hear first readings for ordinances regarding textile recycling bins and land development regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on a drive-in movie theater update and a joint City/County planning work group.

• Presentation of Fire Assessment Fee Analysis Study by Government Services Group
• First reading of Ordinance 21-06 and 21-07 regarding textile recycling bins
• First reading of Ordinance 21-09 amending Land Development Regulations
• First reading of Ordinance 21-10 regarding Comprehensive Plan text amendments
• Resolution 21-33: Bid award for Woodward Avenue roadway and utility improvements

The Eustis City Commission approved two ordinances on first reading regulating textile recycling (clothing donation) bins, adding a requirement for a current business tax receipt and a citywide limit of four bins. Commissioners also approved the consent agenda, including a bid award for the Woodward Avenue roadway and utility improvements project, and reappointed Diane Thomas to the Police Pension Board and Mayor Holland to the joint city/county planning work group. A fire assessment fee study was presented, and the Commission reached consensus to place an initiating ordinance on the June 3 agenda and hold a workshop that day. Ordinances on Land Development Regulations and a Comprehensive Plan text amendment were continued to June 3 at the request of the Local Planning Agency.

• Approved Ordinance 21-06 on first reading regulating textile recycling bins, adding business tax receipt requirement and four-bin citywide limit (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-07 on first reading adding textile recycling bin regulations to Chapter 34 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 21-33 bid award for Woodward Avenue roadway and utility improvements and Resolution 21-34 supporting a historical resources grant (5-0)
• Reappointed Diane Thomas to the Eustis Police Officers Pension Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Reappointed Mayor Holland as City designee to the joint city/county planning work group (5-0)
• Continued Ordinances 21-09 and 21-10 to June 3, 2021 for first reading (5-0)
• Consensus to place fire assessment initiating ordinance on June 3 agenda and hold a 5:30 p.m. workshop that day
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 workshop and regular meeting (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will consider amendments to Chapters 110 and 115 of the Land Development Regulations and a Comprehensive Plan text amendment. These items involve updates to height limits, lot requirements, and accessory structure rules.

• Amendment to Land Development Regulations Chapters 110 and 115 (Ordinance No. 21-09)
• 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (Ordinance No. 21-10)
• Proposed revisions to duplex and townhouse lot width and setback requirements
• Proposed updates to fence height and material regulations
• Proposed rules for accessory apartments, boat houses, and portable storage units

The Local Planning Agency approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting. The board voted to continue discussions on proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to a future meeting.

• Approved May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Amendment to Chapters 110 and 115 of the Land Development Regulations to June 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to June 3, 2021 (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving minutes from three prior meetings, receive a general CRA update, and review the FY 19-20 annual report. The agenda includes discussion and public input on these items, but no major new decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2020, January 7, 2021, and February 4, 2021 meetings
• General CRA update for May 20, 2021
• FY 19-20 annual report review

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to conduct an overview of the FY2021-22 budget. The meeting also includes a review of the Capital Improvement Plan as detailed in Staff Report #21-0115.

• FY2021-22 budget overview
• Capital Improvement Plan review

The City Commission held a workshop to review the FY2021-22 budget structure and fund revenues. City Manager Ron Neibert explained the General Fund, special revenue funds, and enterprise funds, noting the General Fund supports most services but has the least control. No votes were taken, and the Capital Improvement Plan was not presented as it is still being finalized.

• No substantive decisions made; item was a workshop discussion only
• Capital Improvement Plan deferred to a later date
• Draft budget presentation scheduled for after June revenue estimates

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a resolution to adjust water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rates. The meeting also includes discussions on several property annexations and updates to the 2021 Emergency Management and Hurricane Plan.

• Resolution 21-20: Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Rate Adjustment
• Resolution 21-28: Adopting updated 2021 Emergency Management & Hurricane Plan
• Resolution 21-29: Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant acceptance
• Ordinance 20-32, 20-35, and 20-38: Multiple voluntary property annexations
• Ordinance 21-08: Amending utility rate setting procedures

The Eustis City Commission voted 3-2 to continue second reading of Ordinance 20-32, a voluntary annexation of about 20.691 acres on the north side of County Road 44A east of East Eldorado Lake Drive, to its June 3, 2021 meeting, after the City Attorney said the property was not legally contiguous. By the same 3-2 vote, the commission continued related Ordinances 20-33 through 20-40 to June 3. The commission approved Resolution 21-20, a 2.5% water, wastewater and reclaimed water rate adjustment effective June 1, 2021, and adopted Ordinance 21-08 on final reading, which moves utility rate adjustments to resolution. It also approved the consent agenda, reappointed Faye Weaver to the Eustis Housing Authority Board, and reached consensus to suspend applications to the housing rehabilitation program until funding is assessed.

• Continued second reading of Ordinance 20-32 (annexation of ~20.691 acres on CR 44A) to June 3, 2021 (3-2; Cobb and Holland nay)
• Continued Ordinances 20-33 through 20-40 to June 3, 2021 (3-2; Cobb and Holland nay)
• Approved Resolution 21-20: 2.5% water, wastewater and reclaimed water rate adjustment effective June 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-08 on final reading: utility rate adjustments to be made by resolution (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Resolutions 21-18, 21-28, 21-29 and 21-30 (5-0)
• Reappointed Faye Weaver to the Eustis Housing Authority Board of Directors (5-0)
• Continued first reading of Ordinances 21-06 and 21-07 on textile recycling bins to May 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Consensus to suspend applications to the housing rehabilitation program until funding is assessed

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding a Comprehensive Plan text amendment. The meeting also includes consideration of amendments to Chapters 110 and 115 of the Land Development Regulations.

• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (2021-CPT-01)
• Ordinance No. 21-10: First reading of Comprehensive Plan text amendment
• Amendment to Chapters 110 and 115 of the Land Development Regulations
• Ordinance No. 21-09: LDR Amendment

The Local Planning Agency approved minutes from its November 5, 2020, December 17, 2020, and April 1, 2021 meetings. It then postponed the 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment and the Amendment to Chapters 110 and 115 of the Land Development Regulations to May 20, 2021. City Manager Ron Neibert recommended the delay because Development Services Director Lori Barnes was absent. Both actions passed by unanimous recorded votes, and the meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the Nov 5, 2020, Dec 17, 2020, and Apr 1, 2021 meetings (5-0)
• Postponed 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to May 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Postponed Amendment to Chapters 110 and 115 of the Land Development Regulations to May 20, 2021 (5-0)

City Commission

A joint Eustis City Commission and Lake County Commission planning work group met April 26, 2021 to discuss growth patterns around the city limits. No decisions were made; the group reached consensus for Mayor Michael Holland and County Chairman Sean Parks to update their respective commissions, gather comments, and schedule a third meeting at Eustis City Hall. Discussion covered consultant Tim Maslow's recommendations for an updated Joint Planning Area and an 'area plan,' and a review of the Pine Meadows concept plan, which staff said has not yet been scheduled for Development Review Committee or Commission review.

• Consensus: Mayor Holland and Chairman Parks to update their respective commissions and gather comments, then schedule a third meeting at Eustis City Hall
• No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; the meeting was a discussion work group
• Agreed to provide Tim Maslow's recommendations to both commissions for comments
• Planning Director Tim McClendon asked for a copy of the Pine Meadows concept plan; Lori Barnes agreed, noting it is subject to change

City Commission

The Joint City/County Planning Work Group discussed annexation, utility capacity, and design standards for the Thrill Hill area. No formal votes were taken, but the group reached a consensus on next steps for developing an area plan.

• Consensus for Tim Maslow to provide area plan recommendations after consulting staff
• Consensus for Chairman Parks and Mayor Holland to contact property owners about the area plan process
• Agreed to meet again on April 26 at 1:30 p.m.
• Mayor Holland and Tim Maslow agreed to tour the subject properties

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review existing enclaves within the city limits and discuss statutory provisions. The discussion includes the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing interlocal agreements with Lake County to annex these areas.

• Discussion and review of enclaves and related issues (Staff Report #21-0084)

The City Commission held a workshop on enclaves — unincorporated pockets inside the City — and received a presentation from Development Services Director Lori Barnes on state statutes, annexation options, and pros and cons. Commissioners discussed voluntary annexation, a 25% water surcharge for unincorporated customers, and a fee-waiver incentive, but took no formal action. Mayor Holland said he would not favor forced annexation and recommended commissioners give comments to the City Manager for a possible joint meeting with the County. The meeting was called to order at 5:21 P.M. and adjourned at 5:21 P.M.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; workshop discussion only
• Mayor Holland stated he would not be in favor of any forced annexation
• Mayor Holland recommended commissioners provide comments to the City Manager for possible discussion at a joint meeting with the County

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a budget amendment to accommodate Cares Act Grant expenditures and a first reading of an ordinance to allow utility rates to be set by resolution. The meeting also includes presentations on America Recovery Act funds and a city water rate study.

• Resolution 21-24: Police Benevolent Association collective bargaining agreement amendment
• Resolution 21-25: Revised legal services agreement with City
• Resolution 21-26: FY2020-2021 Budget amendment for Cares Act Grant funds
• Ordinances 21-03, 21-04, and 21-05: Annexation and zoning for 19701 CR 44
• Ordinance 21-08: Amending Chapter 94 regarding utility rate setting

The Eustis City Commission approved a Police Benevolent Association contract amendment giving officers a 2% retroactive raise and other changes at a total cost of $161,000, and approved a revised City Attorney agreement raising his retainer and hourly rates. It also gave final approval to annexing about one acre at 19701 County Road 44 and changing its land-use and design designations, and approved a CARES Act budget amendment. Separately, commissioners reached consensus for staff to draft a barbed wire fence ordinance and land development regulation changes, and to promote quiet-driving messaging and signs.

• Approved Resolution 21-24, PBA contract amendment: 2% retroactive raises, Police Officer II positions eliminated, total cost $161,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-25, revised City Attorney agreement with annual evaluation and individual commissioner meetings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-26, CARES Act general fund budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-03 on final reading, annexing about one acre at 19701 CR 44 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-04 on final reading, changing 19701 CR 44 future land use to General Commercial (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-05 on final reading, assigning Suburban Corridor design district to 19701 CR 44 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-08 on first reading, allowing water rates to be set by resolution (5-0)
• Consensus for staff to draft a barbed wire fence ordinance per Option #3 plus General Industrial, and to bring back Land Development Regulation amendments

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the City Strategic Plan and discuss potential changes. The City Manager has compiled data from all departments regarding completed and planned projects intended to fulfill the plan's goals.

• Review of City Strategic Plan (Staff Report #21-0093)
• Discussion of economic development incentives including the Gateway Corridor Matching Grant Program
• Discussion of the Economic Development Incentive Program and New Construction Incentive Program
• Review of public service goals including police, infrastructure, and utility expansion

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission held a workshop on April 14, 2021, to review the City's Strategic Plan with City Manager Ron Neibert. The commission discussed goals, strategies, and potential future projects, but no formal decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded. Staff was asked to incorporate commissioner suggestions and schedule a second meeting to further discuss and eventually adopt the plan by resolution. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.

City Commission

The Commission is reviewing several voluntary annexation ordinances and land use amendments. They are also discussing the potential purchase of the fairgrounds from Lake County and evaluating city regulations for fencing and textile recycling bins.

• Resolution 21-17: Chelsea Square Station Concept Plan
• Resolution 21-19: Commercial lease with Lake Eustis Properties, LLC
• Ordinances 20-32 through 20-40: Multiple voluntary annexations and land use amendments
• Ordinance 21-03: Voluntary annexation at 19701 CR 44
• Discussion of fairgrounds property valued at approximately $1.3 million

The Eustis City Commission approved Resolution 21-17, a concept plan for Chelsea Square Station, a 124-lot single-family subdivision with a 0.71-acre commercial outparcel on about 28.12 acres at the northeast corner of E. Orange Avenue and SR 44. The approval provides no entitlements or waivers; those would come with later preliminary subdivision plat, engineering and final plat reviews. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, a commercial lease with Lake Eustis Properties, LLC, and first reading of annexation and land-use ordinances for 19701 CR 44, and continued annexation ordinances 20-32 through 20-40 to May 6, 2021.

• Approved Resolution 21-17, Chelsea Square Station concept plan for 124 single-family lots and a 0.71-acre commercial outparcel (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including extension of the water/sewer impact fee waiver program, annexation incentive program, and Resolutions 21-15, 21-21, 21-22, 21-23 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-19, commercial lease with Lake Eustis Properties, LLC for the helipad property at $1.00 per year (5-0)
• Continued Ordinances 20-32 through 20-40 (annexations and land-use/design designations) to the May 6, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-03, first reading, annexing about one acre at 19701 County Road 44 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-04, first reading, changing future land use at 19701 CR 44 to General Commercial (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-05, first reading, assigning Suburban Corridor design district to 19701 CR 44 (5-0)
• Consensus to complete the fire assessment analysis report before deciding on implementation; consensus to hold an enclaves workshop with the next regular meeting; consensus for staff to present budget/CIP overview before department budget presentations

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will consider a small-scale amendment to change the future land use designation of a one-acre parcel. The proposal seeks to change the designation from Rural Transition in Lake County to General Commercial in the City of Eustis upon annexation.

• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment 2021-CPLUS-01
• Rezoning of 19701 County Road 44 from Rural Transition to General Commercial (GC)
• Public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 21-04 FLUMA

The Local Planning Agency voted 5-0 to find comprehensive plan amendment 2021-CPLUS-01 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and transmit it to the City Commission. The amendment would change the future land use designation for a property being annexed into the City from Rural Transitional in the County to General Commercial in the City. Staff recommended transmittal, and the property is currently used as an auto repair shop. No public comment was offered at the hearing, which opened and closed at 5:56 p.m.

• Found amendment 2021-CPLUS-01 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and transmitted it to the City Commission (5-0)
• Opened and closed the public hearing at 5:56 p.m. with no public comment

City Commission

The City of Eustis and Lake County Commissions are meeting to discuss land development and annexation processes. The agenda includes discussions on the Thrill Hill annexations and the annexation of statutory and functional enclaves.

• Thrill Hill annexations regarding land development, fire, police, roads, and water/sewer
• Agreement for forced annexations of Statutory Enclaves
• Annexation of Functional Enclaves and road maintenance
• Future Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement (ISBA)

The Eustis City Commission and Lake County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting on March 31, 2021, with retired judge Rick Orfinger as mediator to discuss the Thrill Hill annexation dispute. No annexation was approved, denied, or tabled; the bodies discussed growth, process, and possible next steps. A mediator suggested forming a smaller work group of one commissioner from each body plus attorneys and planning staff, and the City Commission said it would consider the work group concept at its regular meeting the next night. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• No annexation or development decision made; meeting was discussion-only
• Mediator proposed a joint work group of one commissioner from each body plus attorneys and planning staff; City Commission said it would consider the concept at its next regular meeting
• Mayor Holland expressed willingness to serve on the working group
• Commissioner Campione asked whether the City could postpone the annexations longer; City Attorney Schroth said that could be decided at the regular meeting since it was not noticed for this meeting
• Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. (motion by Commissioner Cobb, seconded by Commissioner Hawkins)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss whether to use a mediator for a joint planning and annexation meeting with the Lake County Board of Commissioners. The discussion focuses on the Thrill Hill area and whether to proceed with the meeting or cancel it.

• Discussion of mediator use for joint City/County planning meeting
• Planning and annexation discussions regarding the Thrill Hill area

The Eustis City Commission met in a special session on March 29, 2021, and reached consensus to hold a joint planning meeting with the Lake County Board of Commissioners using a mediator, on the condition that the County pays for the mediator. City Manager Ron Neibert reported that the County decided to meet only with a mediator and that the decision was up to the City. Commissioners still need to submit topics for the joint planning agenda. No formal votes or ordinances were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:03 P.M.

• Consensus reached to meet with a mediator for the joint City/County planning meeting, contingent on Lake County paying for the mediator
• No formal vote recorded; City Manager Neibert asked Commissioners to provide topics for the joint planning agenda

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several ordinances regarding voluntary annexations and land use designations. The meeting also includes discussions on making an offer to purchase the Lake County fairgrounds and reviewing fence regulations.

• Voluntary annexation and design district designations for properties near CR 44A and Thrill Hill Road
• Design District Amendment for 3.9 acres on Orange Avenue
• Purchase of Commission Room audiovisual equipment exceeding $50,000
• Discussion of fairgrounds purchase offer to Lake County
• Review of textile recycling and clothing donation bin regulations

The City Commission adopted an ordinance changing the design district designation for 3.9 acres on East Orange Avenue. The board also approved a hazard mitigation plan update and funding for new audiovisual equipment in the Commission Room.

• Approved update to Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved purchase over $50,000 for Commission Room audiovisual equipment (5-0)
• Continued Ordinances 20-32 through 20-40 regarding voluntary annexations to April 1, 2021 (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-02 changing 3.9 acres on East Orange Avenue to Suburban Corridor (5-0)
• Consensus to proceed with Lake County negotiations without a mediator
• Consensus to seek a code amendment for textile recycling bin franchise agreements
• Consensus to draft middle-ground regulations for barbed wire fencing

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several ordinances for voluntary annexations and land use amendments. The agenda also includes appointments, engineering service awards, and real estate agreement addendums.

• Reappointment of Charles McMaster to Firefighter Pension Board of Trustees
• Resolution 21-12: Annexation and water service agreement for Lake County Fire Station 39
• Resolution 21-13: Engineering services for Bates Avenue WWTP Expansion Project
• Resolution 21-14: Real estate sale addendum for CR 437 Land Investments, LLC
• Ordinances 20-32 through 20-43: Multiple voluntary annexations and design district assignments

The Commission approved the annexation and land use changes for approximately 226 acres near Pine Meadows Golf Course Road. Several other annexation ordinances were continued to a later date. The board also approved a first-reading design district amendment for a proposed townhome development on Orange Avenue.

• Approved annexation of ~226.8 acres at Pine Meadows Golf Course Road (5-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment to Suburban Residential for Pine Meadows property (5-0)
• Approved Rural Neighborhood design district for Pine Meadows property (5-0)
• Approved first reading of design district change to Suburban Corridor for 3.9 acres on Orange Avenue (5-0)
• Continued Ordinances 20-32 through 20-40 to March 18 meeting (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Charles McMaster to Firefighter Pension Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including legal action for 1131 East Bates Avenue and WWTP expansion engineering services (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 1, 4, and 18, 2021 (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission will consider several ordinances regarding voluntary property annexations and land use designations. The meeting also includes discussions on special assessment collection methods and a settlement for a foreclosure action.

• Resolution 21-10: Settlement for dismissal of foreclosure action at 1215 South Center Street
• Resolution 21-05: Uniform method of collection for non-ad valorem special assessments
• Resolution 21-09: Amendments to the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program
• Ordinances 20-32 through 20-43: Multiple voluntary annexations and land use/design district assignments
• Presentation: Update on City and Lake Community Action Agency Housing Rehab Program

The Commission approved a resolution to use a uniform method for collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to fund fire protection. They also expanded the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program and appointed four members to city boards.

• Approved Resolution 21-05 to initiate a fire assessment process (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-09 increasing Gateway Corridor grants to $6,000 and expanding geography (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-10 for foreclosure settlement at 1215 South Center Street (5-0)
• Appointed Rachel Holtzclaw to Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Appointed Ryan Benaglio and Bradley Shelley to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Appointed Kirk Musselman to Historic Preservation Board (5-0)
• Continued Ordinances 20-32 through 20-43 to March 4th meeting (5-0)
• Consensus for LCAA to provide monthly reports and quarterly updates on housing rehab program

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding voluntary annexations and comprehensive plan amendments. The meeting also includes a presentation on Florida Sunshine Law and ethics and the presentation of VetFest fundraising checks.

• Second reading of Resolution 21-07 regarding Sun Terra Communities III, LLC purchase agreement assignment
• Annexation and land use ordinances for property on CR 44A and Thrill Hill Road
• Annexation and land use ordinances for property near Pine Meadows Golf Course Road
• Annexation and land use ordinances for Royal Brothers property
• Presentation of $10,000 in VetFest donations to PTSD, Last Ride, and Patriot Guard Riders

The Commission approved the annexation of 10.04 acres of the Royal Brothers property and assigned it a Mixed Commercial/Residential land use designation. Several other annexation and comprehensive plan ordinances were continued to a later date. The City also authorized the assignment of a purchase agreement for a 197.3 acre sprayfield property.

• Approved Resolution 21-06 for foreclosure authorization at 1007 South Eustis Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-07 to assign the Sun Terra Communities Ill, LLC purchase agreement for a 197.3 acre sprayfield to CR 437 Land Investments LLC (5-0)
• Continued Ordinances 20-32 through 20-40 until February 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Ordinances 20-41 through 20-43 until February 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 20-47 for voluntary annexation of 10.04 acres of Royal Brothers property (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 20-48 changing Royal Brothers property land use to Mixed Commercial/Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 20-49 assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district to Royal Brothers property (5-0)
• Approved January 21, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA Board will hear a presentation regarding RFP 009-20 for the redevelopment of the 4.8-acre former Florida Hospital Waterman site. Staff is seeking authorization to negotiate developer or purchase agreements with the Atrium Management Company team.

• Presentation by Atrium Management Company regarding RFP 009-20
• Discussion on negotiating developer or purchase agreements for the former Florida Hospital Waterman site

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission held a workshop on February 1, 2021, focused on downtown events including First Friday, car shows, and Georgefest. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded; the session was discussion and public input only. Staff said they would try closing First Friday streets at 4 p.m. and adjust car show staging for March, but these were stated intentions, not approved actions. The meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; workshop discussion only
• Staff to try 4 p.m. First Friday street closure (stated intent, not voted)
• Car show staging changes for March discussed as a possible test (no action taken)
• Gateway Grant program expansion discussed; workshop set for Feb. 9 at Chamber office
• 2021 Georgefest scheduled Feb. 26-28 (announced, not voted)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop regarding the Entertainment District. Discussion items include an overview of 2021 special events and the Eustis Gateway Grant Program.

• Overview of 2021 special events including Georgefest and the Busker Festival
• Discussion regarding the Eustis Gateway Grant Program
• Review of Light-Up Eustis and First Friday Street Parties

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding voluntary property annexations and land use designations. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Lake County 4-H Agent regarding a potential project at the Cardinal Cove Community Garden.

• Voluntary annexations and land use amendments for properties near CR 44A and Thrill Hill Road
• Voluntary annexation and design district assignment for property near Pine Meadows Golf Course Road
• Purchase approval exceeding $50,000 for the Lift Station 24 Generator
• Conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 307 Windemere Avenue
• Presentation on a 4-H project at the Cardinal Cove Community Garden

The Eustis City Commission approved a conditional use permit for a free-standing accessory dwelling unit at 307 Windemere Avenue. Commissioners also reached a consensus for staff to work with the 4-H on the Cardinal Cove garden project, and voted to continue multiple annexation and land-use ordinances to the February 4, 2021 meeting. Additionally, the Commission approved the consent agenda including board appointments, a lift station generator purchase, and code enforcement lien guidelines.

• Approved January 7, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reached consensus for staff to work with 4-H on Cardinal Cove Garden Project
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 21-02, 21-03, and 21-04 (5-0)
• Continued Ordinances 20-32 through 20-40 to February 4, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Ordinances 20-41, 20-42, and 20-43 to February 4, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance Number 21-01 for conditional use permit at 307 Windemere Avenue (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a retreat to discuss several long-term administrative items. Discussions include reviewing annexation policies, the City Charter, and the city's strategic plan.

• Review of annexation policies
• Review of Strategic Plan and City Charter
• Discussion regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Discussion regarding funding and revenue options
• Discussion regarding Community Center and Fairgrounds

At a January 9, 2021 workshop, the Eustis City Commission reached consensus for staff to begin the process for a fire assessment fee, while leaving police dispatch in place. The Commission also agreed to continue the annexation incentive program and to have staff prepare financial impact information on annexing certain properties. No formal ordinances or contracts were voted on; the meeting was a workshop where direction was given by consensus.

• Consensus to continue the annexation incentive program, which expires April 4, 2021
• Consensus for staff to prepare financial impact information on annexing certain properties
• Consensus to eliminate the joint planning area map from the Comprehensive Plan
• Consensus to remove the Rural Residential land use designation
• Consensus to eliminate the Agricultural land use designation
• Consensus for staff to bring back the fire assessment fee for consideration (LeHeup-Smith opposed; Cobb and Lee expressed concern)
• Consensus to leave police dispatch in place and proceed with the fire assessment fee process
• Consensus for staff to look at improving or replacing the existing community center on a smaller scale and to patch the roof

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA Board is reviewing an amendment to a developer agreement with Lake Investment Ventures, LLC for the Eustis Marina at 350 Lakeshore Drive. The amendment would change the definition of project completion to allow for the release of a second $25,000 payment. The board will also receive a general update on CRA finances and ongoing projects.

• Amendment to developer agreement with Lake Investment Ventures, LLC for Eustis Marina
• Proposed second $25,000 payment for marina project improvements
• CRA fiscal year revenue of $546.82 in interest income as of November 30, 2020
• CRA fiscal year expenses of $50,266.85 as of November 30, 2020
• Update on $232,194 in housing rehabilitation funds carried forward to FY 20-21

City Commission

The City Commission will swear in new commissioners and elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor. The meeting also includes several second readings for property annexations and land use amendments.

• Swearing-in of new Commissioners Nan Cobb, Willie Hawkins, and Emily Lee
• Election and seating of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Reappointment of Hugh Brockington II to the Eustis Housing Authority
• Resolution 21-01: Vaccination agreement with Florida Dept. of Health
• First reading of Ordinance 21-01: Accessory dwelling unit at 307 Windemere Avenue

The Eustis City Commission held its annual organizational meeting, swearing in new Commissioners Nan Cobb, Willie Hawkins and Emily Lee, and unanimously electing Michael Holland as Mayor and Emily Lee as Vice Mayor for 2021. The Commission approved its 2021 meeting schedule and a Florida Department of Health agreement for closed-point vaccination dispensing to City employees and families, and approved first reading of a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 307 Windemere Avenue. Nine annexation and comprehensive plan ordinances (20-32 through 20-40) were postponed again to January 21, 2021, and second reading of three Pine Meadows Golf Course Road ordinances (20-41 through 20-43) was also postponed to January 21, 2021. Dr. Hugh Brockington was reappointed to the Eustis Housing Authority for a four-year term expiring January 17, 2025.

• Elected Michael Holland as Mayor for 2021 (unanimous roll call)
• Elected Emily Lee as Vice Mayor for 2021 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved December 17, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0, Lee/LeHeup-Smith/Holland ayes)
• Reappointed Dr. Hugh Brockington to Eustis Housing Authority for four-year term expiring January 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: 2021 Commission meeting schedule and Resolution 21-01 FDOH closed point of dispensing vaccination agreement (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-01, conditional use permit for 352 sq ft accessory dwelling unit at 307 Windemere Avenue (5-0)
• Postponed Ordinances 20-32 through 20-40 (annexations and comprehensive plan amendments) to January 21, 2021 (5-0)
• Postponed second reading of Ordinances 20-41 through 20-43 (Pine Meadows Golf Course Road annexation, comp plan, design district) to January 21, 2021 (5-0)