Wildwood public meetings in 2023

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will consider six site plans and one plat, all with staff recommendations for approval. Items include a retail building, a hotel, a concrete batch plant, a medical office, a parking garage, and a subdivision replat. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 14 meeting.

• SP 2205-006 Chesterfield Villages Plaza Phase 2: 15,054 SF retail building on 3.36 acres, technical waiver for landscape buffer
• SP 2208-006 Woodspring Suites Wildwood: 51,945 SF hotel with 122 rooms on 2.66 acres
• SP 2307-010 A-1 Block and Ready Mix Plant: concrete batch plant with 21,875 SF metal building on 7.506 acres
• SP 2308-007 Gabriel Medical Office: 5,067 SF medical office on 0.77 acres
• SP 2310-007 Wildwood Main Street Parking Garage: 4-story, 126-space garage with EV charging on 0.412 acres

The Project Review Committee approved all six items on the agenda, including a technical waiver and favorable recommendations for a retail building, a 122-room hotel, a concrete batch plant, a medical office, a four-story parking garage, and a final plat for a subdivision. All votes were unanimous (4-0 or 3-0, with one recusal). No public comments were offered on any item.

• Approved SP 2205-006 Chesterfield Villages Plaza Phase 2 technical waiver and 15,054 SF retail building (4-0)
• Approved SP 2208-006 Woodspring Suites Wildwood 122-room hotel (4-0)
• Approved SP 2307-010 A-1 Block and Ready Mix Plant concrete batch plant (4-0)
• Approved SP 2308-007 Gabriel Medical Office 5,067 SF medical building, contingent on utility comments (4-0)
• Approved SP 2310-007 Wildwood Main Street Parking Garage 126-space garage (3-0, Strickland recused)
• Approved PLAT 2309-005 Trailwinds Outparcel Subdivision Final Plat (4-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda includes routine approvals like minutes and expenditure reports, as well as key decisions on voluntary annexations, infrastructure projects, and personnel policy updates. Several public hearings and financial agreements are scheduled for consideration.

• Voluntary annexation of 23.44 acres along CR 217 (O2023-58)
• Lake Deaton Park pier decking renovation and boat dock improvements ($222,890.65)
• Amendment 3 to Kimley-Horn & Associates contract ($86,100)
• Emergency repairs on Scardino Street ($37,880 and $20,140)
• WWTP Expansion Phase 1A pay application ($422,971.00)

The Commission approved several public works pay applications and a contract for Lake Deaton Park improvements. A motion to approve employee holiday bonuses failed, and the board decided to monitor pedestrian crossing at US 301 before taking action.

• Approved Lake Deaton Park pier and boat ramp project for $394,497.65 (4-1)
• Approved $86,100 amendment for Huey and Barwick Street drainage and utility work (5-0)
• Approved $57,920 in emergency repair invoices for Scardino Street (5-0)
• Approved RFP #2024-07 for emergency infrastructure repair to Carr & Collier, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $422,971 pay application for WWTP Expansion Phase 1A (5-0)
• Approved Main Street Parking Garage change orders resulting in a $37,622.75 price decrease (5-0)
• Decided to take no immediate action on US 301 pedestrian crossing (4-1)
• Denied motion to approve employee holiday bonuses (2-3)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider five site plan applications, each seeking a favorable recommendation. The projects include a 54-unit multi-family development, a large indoor storage facility, a convenience store with gas and car wash, a retail building, and a major master plan for the Villages of Southern Oaks. The board's recommendations will be forwarded for final decisions.

• SP 2302-012: 54 multi-family units on 6.11 acres (Casablanca at Wildwood)
• SP 2304-007: 100,050 sq ft indoor storage facility on 3.09 acres (Storage at Powell)
• SP 2305-008: 4,853 sq ft 7-Eleven with gas canopy and 950 sq ft car wash
• SP 2307-006: 14,792 sq ft retail building (Lucky U Cycles)
• SP 2309-010: Villages of Southern Oaks Phase 31A-C, up to 3,700 dwelling units

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval for five development projects, including a 54-unit multifamily complex, a 100,050-square-foot storage facility, a 7-Eleven with gas and car wash, a motorcycle retail building, and a large master plan for the Villages of Southern Oaks. All recommendations were made by Special Magistrate Holt with no other board members present, and several were contingent on resolving outstanding agreements or easements.

• Recommended approval of The Casablanca at Wildwood, 54 multifamily units, contingent on utility easement clearance
• Recommended approval of Storage at Powell, 100,050 sq ft indoor storage facility
• Recommended approval of 7-Eleven @ Wildwood, convenience store with gas canopy and car wash, contingent on ROW dedication resolution
• Recommended approval of Lucky U Cycles, 14,792 sq ft retail building
• Recommended approval of VOSO PH 31A, 31B, 31C Master Plan, up to 3,700 dwelling units

Code Compliance

The Special Magistrate will review five cases of non-compliance with city ordinances and building codes. The body will determine the status of properties failing to meet maintenance, zoning, or stormwater standards.

• Case#2208-0010: Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church on Peters Street (litter, debris, and maintenance)
• Case#2304-0001: 604 Clay Drain Road (unsafe structure and zoning violations)
• Case#2309-0003: 305 Mill Street (unsafe structure and maintenance)
• Case#2309-0005: 1108 Huey Street (litter, debris, and derelict vehicles)
• Case#2311-0005: Nova Filters on Clay Drain Road (stormwater ordinance violation)

The Special Magistrate found four properties in violation of city codes. The most consequential action was revoking the development permit for 604 Clay Drain Road and imposing a $500-per-day fine for unsafe housing conditions. Other cases involved fines for overgrown lots and a stormwater violation, with one case continued indefinitely due to new ownership.

• Found Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church in violation at Peters Street; ordered $100.44 in costs and $100/day fine
• Found 604 Clay Drain Road in violation; revoked development permit, ordered $100.44 in costs and $500/day fine
• Continued 305 Mill Street case indefinitely for new owners to address violations
• Granted 30 days for 1108 Huey Street to comply; ordered $101.74 in costs and $100/day fine if not compliant
• Granted 30 days for Nova Filters to pay $91.89 in stormwater case costs

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on Ordinance O2023-45, which would amend the Tri-County Solid Waste franchise agreement and establish new rates and fees. The consent agenda includes several plats, right-of-way deeds, and budgeted financial items, including a $520,738 vac truck purchase. The commission will also consider resolutions, contracts, and other business items.

• Ordinance O2023-45: Tri-County Solid Waste franchise agreement amendment with new rates and fees
• Purchase of one Vactruck from Orlando Freightliner for $520,738.00
• Fire hydrant repairs in the amount of $77,516.84
• St. Clair Street Improvements Project notice of intent to award in the amount of $524,828.60
• Main Street Parking Garage pay application No.1 in the amount of $403,149.92

The Wildwood City Commission approved a consent agenda including a $520,738 vactruck purchase and $77,516.84 in fire hydrant repairs, plus a $403,149.92 pay application for the Main Street Parking Garage. The commission also approved several contracts, including $524,828.60 for St. Clair Street improvements, a $20,505 pavement marking services agreement, and a construction manager at risk for the Wildwood WRF Expansion. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted consent agenda including $520,738 vactruck purchase and $77,516.84 fire hydrant repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Tri-County Sanitation Franchise Agreement Amendment (5-0)
• Approved $403,149.92 Pay Application No.1 for Main Street Parking Garage (5-0)
• Approved $20,505 pavement marking services with AKCA, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $524,828.60 St. Clair Street improvements intent to award to DB Civil Construction (5-0)
• Approved $20,146.09 riser pipe repair at Lift Station No. 20 (5-0)
• Approved RFQ 2024-04 for Construction Manager at Risk, authorizing negotiations with Garney Construction (5-0)
• Accepted $200,000 FRDAP grant for Millennium Park and $50,000 FRDAP grant for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park (5-0)

General

The City Commission is meeting for a workshop that includes a closed executive session. The session is for attorney-client discussion regarding Case No. 2022-CA-000027, City of Wildwood v. Maria Aguirre, Timothy Nordle, and Lisa Nordle / Maria Aguirre v. City of Wildwood.

• Closed executive session on Case No. 2022-CA-000027 (City of Wildwood v. Maria Aguirre, Timothy Nordle, and Lisa Nordle / Maria Aguirre v. City of Wildwood)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will decide on eight development projects, including 54 multi-family units, a 100,050 sq ft storage facility, and infrastructure upgrades. Staff recommends approval for most projects contingent on clearing remaining comments or technical waivers.

• 54 multi-family units at The Casablanca (SP 2302-012)
• 100,050 sq ft indoor storage facility at Storage at Powell (SP 2304-007)
• 4,853 sq ft 7-Eleven with car wash at 7 Eleven @ Wildwood (SP 2305-008)
• Mass grading for Densan Park Phase 2 (SP 2307-005)
• 14,792 sq ft retail building for Lucky U Cycles (SP 2307-006)

The Project Review Committee approved all nine development applications on the agenda, each by a 3-0 vote. Approvals included a 54-unit multifamily complex, a 100,050-square-foot storage facility, a 7-Eleven with gas canopy and car wash, and a master plan for up to 3,700 dwelling units in the Villages of Southern Oaks. Several projects had outstanding comments or technical waiver requests, but all were approved as presented.

• Approved SP 2302-012 The Casablanca at Wildwood, 54 multifamily units (3-0)
• Approved SP 2304-006 Right at Home - 504 Stanley, additional parking (3-0)
• Approved SP 2304-007 Storage at Powell, 100,050 sq ft storage facility (3-0)
• Approved SP 2305-008 7 Eleven @ Wildwood, convenience store with gas canopy and car wash (3-0)
• Approved SP 2307-005 Densan Park Phase 2 Mass Grading, 28.75 acres (3-0)
• Approved SP 2307-006 Lucky U Cycles, 14,792 sq ft retail building (3-0)
• Approved SP 2309-004 Townhomes at Powell Mod, modifications to approved plan (3-0)
• Approved SP 2309-010 VOSO PH 31A, 31B, & 31C Master Plan, up to 3,700 dwelling units (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss renewing a 20-year fire and EMS service agreement with the Sumter County BOCC. The body is also considering four voluntary property annexations and several police and utility equipment purchases.

• Renewal of Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement for fire services for 20 years
• Purchase of 9 police vehicles totaling $493,602.34
• Four voluntary annexations including Oxford Commons (0.744 acres) and Wildwood East (3 acres)
• Payment of $170,992.45 for Broken Oak Drive Project and $166,033.48 for Huey Street Parking and Pond Project
• Purchase of a Riezler Crawler Camera for $83,633.34

The City Commission unanimously adopted an ordinance modifying the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Sumter County to allow creation of a dependent district for fire and emergency medical services, extending the agreement 20 years. It also approved four voluntary annexations, a final FY23 budget amendment, and multiple pay applications and purchases. A motion to continue the employee holiday bonus failed 2-3.

• Adopted ISBA modification with Sumter County BOCC for fire/EMS dependent district (5-0)
• Adopted FY23 Final Budget Amendment Resolution R2023-28 (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation Oxford Commons, 0.744 acres (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation Summers, 0.8 acres (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation Summers Gym, 0.8 acres (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation Wildwood East, 3 acres (5-0)
• Approved $4M legislative appropriation request for water reclamation facility (5-0)
• Failed motion to continue $300 employee holiday bonus (2-3)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider three development items: a new Mister Car Wash, the Tillman Oaks subdivision with 203 single-family homes, and modifications to the Wildwood Landing Phase 1 plan. Staff recommends approval for all, with the Wildwood Landing modification contingent on resolving a fire code comment. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

• SP 2303-008: Mister Car Wash - 5,620 sq ft drive-thru car wash with office, 22 vacuum spaces, 5 employee parking spaces on 1.51 acres
• PLAT 2210-003: Tillman Oaks - 203 single-family homes, parking, drive aisles, infrastructure on 61.88 acres
• PLAT 2305-011: Wildwood Landing Phase 1 - modifications to pond design, lot elevations, utility stub-outs, amenity location, lot widths 47-68, easements on 19.4 acres
• Staff recommends approval for all items; Wildwood Landing contingent on fire comment resolution
• Fire code issue involves NFPA 1141 and ISBA/JPA amendment between City and Sumter County

The Planning and Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Lindsay C.T. Holt, recommended approval for three items: a Mister Car Wash drive-thru facility, a 203-unit single-family subdivision called Tillman Oaks, and a modification to the Wildwood Landing Phase 1 improvement plan. The Wildwood Landing recommendation was contingent on resolving an outstanding fire comment. No public comments were offered on any item.

• Recommended approval of SP 2303-008 Mister Car Wash (5,620 sq ft building, 22 vacuums, 5 parking spaces)
• Recommended approval of PLAT 2210-003 Tillman Oaks (203 single-family homes on 61.88 acres)
• Recommended approval with contingency of PLAT 2305-011 Wildwood Landing Phase 1 modification (pending fire comment resolution)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review six property maintenance cases, sign an order of satisfaction for one resolved case, and consider orders of fine/lien for five properties that remain non-compliant with city codes on exterior maintenance and litter/debris. The meeting also includes swearing in staff and approving prior minutes.

• Order of satisfaction for Case#2208-0007 at 4123 CR 124 (Stephenson) – voluntary compliance achieved
• Order of fine/lien for Case#2210-0007 at 821 Lee Street (Carroll, Wilson) – non-compliant
• Order of fine/lien for Case#2303-0010 at 600 Powell Street (Sennett) – non-compliant
• Order of fine/lien for Case#2307-0002 at 217 Mill Street (McCulloch Masonry) – non-compliant
• New business: Case#2106-0004 at 311 Mill Street (Parris, Grady) and Case#2206-0002 at 506 Pitt Street (McCrae) – non-compliant

The Special Magistrate granted several property owners extensions to resolve exterior maintenance and debris violations. One case was closed following voluntary compliance, and one new Order of Enforcement was issued for a property on Pitt Street.

• Signed order of satisfaction for Case#2208-0007 at 4123 CR 124
• Granted extension to Dec. 31, 2023, for Case#2210-0007 at 821 Lee Street to pay $96.19 in costs and comply
• Granted 30-day extension for Case#2303-0010 at 600 Powell Street
• Granted extension to Dec. 31, 2023, for Case#2307-0002 at 217 Mill Street to pay $224.00 in costs and comply
• Denied request to waive $224.00 in case costs for Case#2307-0002
• Granted 30-day extension for Case#2106-0004 at 311 Mill Street
• Issued Order of Enforcement for Case#2206-0002 at 506 Pitt Street with a compliance deadline of Dec. 31, 2023
• Approved summary minutes from October 3, 2023

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a special meeting to adopt the final ad valorem tax levy (Resolution R2023-29) and the final budget for fiscal year 2023-24 (Resolution R2023-30). The agenda also includes discussion on property acquisition and awarding a contract for mowing and landscape maintenance services.

• Resolution R2023-29: final ad valorem tax levy for FY24
• Resolution R2023-30: final budget adoption for FY24
• Award of mowing and landscape maintenance services RFP
• Property acquisition discussion

The City Commission re-adopted the FY24 final millage rate of 2.8287 mills and the FY24 budget after a calculation error required new public hearings. The rate is 6% lower than the prior year's 3.0000 mills. The commission also awarded mowing and landscape contracts and approved property acquisition negotiations.

• Adopted Resolution R2023-29 FY24 Final Millage at 2.8287 mills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2023-30 FY24 Final Budget with 2.8287 millage (5-0)
• Awarded mowing/landscape RFP to Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for rights-of-way (5-0)
• Awarded mowing/landscape RFP to Yellowstone Landscape Southeast, LLC for utility sites and ponds (5-0)
• Approved submitting offers at appraised values for York Street properties and Christian Worship Center (5-0)
• Authorized negotiations to acquire 4.7-acre parcel at Barwick and St. Clair streets for drainage pond (5-0)

General

The Wildwood Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider two items: approving the minutes from the September 25, 2023 meeting and a facade match grant reimbursement of $3,891.36 for Window Reflections at 103 N. Main Street. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of September 25, 2023 CRA meeting minutes
• Facade match grant reimbursement of $3,891.36 for Window Reflections at 103 N. Main Street

The Wildwood Community Redevelopment Agency approved the September 25, 2023 meeting minutes and a $3,891.36 facade match grant reimbursement for Window Reflections at 103 N. Main Street. Both items passed unanimously 5-0. No public comments were made.

• Approved September 25, 2023 CRA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $3,891.36 facade match grant for Window Reflections/103 N. Main Street (5-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a zoning map amendment for 37.96 acres owned by Sheila Bernstein, changing the designation from County Agricultural to City Agricultural and zoning from A10C to AG-5. The commission will also consider first readings of five voluntary annexation ordinances, approve a resolution listing city-owned property suitable for affordable housing, and award several contracts including emergency repairs and a wastewater treatment plant expansion. Consent items include approval of minutes and the expenditure report.

• Ordinance O2023-55: Future Land Use Map amendment for 37.96 acres (parcels D19-121, D19-027, D19-120, D19-110) from Agricultural (County) to Agricultural (City)
• Ordinance O2023-56: Zoning Map amendment for same parcels from A10C (County) to AG-5 (City)
• First reading of annexation ordinances for parcels near E SR 44/CR 149, E C 466, CR 144, and others
• Resolution R2023-26: Approving inventory of city-owned property for affordable housing
• Contract approvals: $62,544 emergency repairs on Scardino Street, $81,767.83 final pay for Lift Station No. 8, $289,077 pay application for WWTP Expansion Phase 1A, $263,000 blanket purchase for water meters

The City Commission voted 3-2 to award the Millennium Park Phases 1 & 2 construction contract to Blackwater Construction Services for $8,769,002.67, despite Mayor Wolf's concerns about costs and wastewater treatment plant needs. The commission also unanimously approved several other items, including a comprehensive plan amendment, zoning change, affordable housing inventory, and multiple contracts and invoices.

• Approved Millennium Park Phases 1 & 2 bid to Blackwater Construction Services for $8,769,002.67 (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 02023-55 changing Future Land Use Map designation from Agricultural (County) to Agricultural (City) for Sheila Bernstein parcels (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02023-59 City Property Inventory for affordable housing (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02023-56 Zoning Map Amendment from A10C to AG-5 for Sheila Bernstein parcels (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2023-26 listing city-owned property appropriate for affordable housing (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2023-27 Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (5-0)
• Approved $62,544 invoice to Gruber, McNeil Contracting for emergency repairs on Scardino Street (5-0)
• Approved $81,767.83 final pay application to Marion Rock for Lift Station No. 8 relocation (5-0)

General

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review presentations and discuss specific city initiatives. The session focuses on infrastructure and legislative updates.

• Stormwater presentation
• Live Local Act presentation
• Property acquisition discussion

The Wildwood City Commission directed staff to proceed with negotiations to acquire two properties adjacent to city-owned land: two duplexes on York Street near the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, and the Christian Worship Center (formerly Martin Theatre) on Main Street. The commission also received presentations on stormwater management and the Live Local Act, with staff to bring back further items for formal consideration at a regular meeting.

• Directed staff to negotiate acquisition of York Street duplexes and Christian Worship Center (unanimous)
• Received stormwater presentation; staff to return with formal items
• Received Live Local Act presentation; resolution on city-owned affordable housing properties to be on next agenda

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee is meeting to consider site plans, plats, and design modifications for new construction projects. Items on the agenda include a proposed drive-thru car wash, a minor utility revision for a surgery center, an improvement plan for a 203-unit residential development, and a subdivision modification.

• SP 2303-008: Review of a 5,620 S.F. Mister Car Wash building with 22 vacuum spaces on 1.51 acres (Parcel G04LCO-011).
• SP 2309-005: Minor modification for utility line placement at CVC-ASC Surgery Center Oxford Pointe Lot 9 on 2.32 acres (Parcel D18E009).
• PLAT 2210-003: Review of the Tillman Oaks Improvement Plan for 203 single-family dwelling units on 61.88 acres (Parcels C36-001, C36-082, C36-056, C36-032, C36-034, & C36-080).
• PLAT 2305-011: Modification for the Wildwood Landing Phase 1 Improvement Plan on 19.4 acres, covering pond design, floor elevations, utilities, and lot widths (Parcel D33-014).

The Project Review Committee approved all four items on the agenda: a Mister Car Wash, a surgery center utility modification, the Tillman Oaks 203-home subdivision, and a Wildwood Landing phase modification. The Wildwood Landing approval was contingent on resolving a fire code comment requiring an interlocal agreement change with Sumter County. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved SP 2303-008 Mister Car Wash (3-0)
• Approved SP 2309-005 CVC-ASC Surgery Center utility revision (3-0)
• Approved PLAT 2210-003 Tillman Oaks 203 single-family homes (3-0)
• Approved PLAT 2305-011 Wildwood Landing Phase 1 modification, contingent on fire code resolution (3-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will meet to review a consent agenda featuring numerous vehicle and equipment purchases for city departments, along with budgeting software. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances for land use and zoning changes on a 37.96-acre property, financial approvals for infrastructure projects and emergency repairs, and a discussion regarding a PC Construction termination memorandum.

• Purchase of multiple Ford vehicles for Wastewater, Water, and Public Works departments totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars from Duval Ford
• Purchase of an 8-yard dump truck for Public Works from Cumberland International Truck for $126,358
• Three-year budgeting software agreement with ClearGov for $69,091.04
• Ordinance O2023-55 and O2023-56: Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and zoning map change for 37.96 acres on behalf of Sheila Bernstein
• Earth Tech invoice approval for emergency repairs on Scardino Street for $120,450

The City Commission voted 4-0 to accept a memorandum and draft letter terminating PC Construction's contract as construction manager at risk for the wastewater treatment facility expansion. The city manager said the move was to reduce financial impact on taxpayers, and PC Construction may rebid on a reduced-scope RFP. The commission also approved a consent agenda including site plans, plats, and vehicle purchases, plus several contracts and pay applications.

• Accepted PC Construction termination memorandum (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with site plans, plats, and vehicle purchases (4-0)
• Approved $28,000 construction support services for Broken Oak Drive (4-0)
• Approved $120,450 emergency repair invoice for Scardino Street (4-0)
• Approved $366,960.77 pay app #4 for Pleasantdale Drive (4-0)
• Approved $124,885 CEIM agreement with CPH, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $26,750 for 50 manhole rings and covers (4-0)
• Approved $1,209,689 pay app #4 for PC Construction (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider a zoning map amendment for a 37.96-acre property, a warehouse expansion, a 248-unit multi-family residential project, and a partial re-plat for Business Park 44. The meeting is led by Special Magistrate Lindsay C.T. Holt at City Hall.

• RZ 2308-001: Zoning map amendment for 37.96 acres from A10C (County) to AG-5 (City) for applicant Sheila Bernstein
• SP 2302-005: Construction of two 5,400-square-foot warehouses on 5.15 acres for Gingerich Construction Warehouse Expansion
• SP 2303-005: Construction of 248 multi-family dwelling units on 16.69 acres for Evolve at Wildwood
• PLAT 2211-002: Replat of Lot 1 and parts of Lot 4 creating two separate parcels on 13.98 acres for Business Park 44

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Holt, recommended approval for all four items on the agenda: a zoning map amendment, two site plans, and a partial re-plat. Each recommendation was made by Special Magistrate Holt with no seconder and no public comments. The board also approved the minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting.

• Approved summary minutes for September 5, 2023 meeting
• Recommended approval of RZ 2308-001 (zoning change from A10C to AG-5 for 37.96 acres)
• Recommended approval of SP 2302-005 (two 5,400 sq ft warehouses on 5.15 acres)
• Recommended approval of SP 2303-005 (248 multi-family units on 16.69 acres)
• Recommended approval of PLAT 2211-002 (partial re-plat of Business Park 44)

LPA

The Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to review a proposed small-scale future land use map amendment. The board will decide whether to recommend an ordinance to the City Commission regarding a specific land designation change.

• Proposed amendment to change Future Land Use Map designation from Agricultural (County) to Agricultural (City) for parcels D19-121, D19-027, D19-120, and D19-110 (37.96 acres)
• Review of Ordinance Number O2023-55
• Rezoning request RZ 2308-001

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, approved the September 5, 2023, meeting minutes. The board recommended approval of a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation from Agricultural (County) to Agricultural (City) for four parcels totaling 37.96 acres, owned by Sheila Bernstein. The applicant was not present, and no public comments were offered.

• Approved September 5, 2023, meeting minutes (1-0)
• Recommended approval of CP 2308-001 Sheila Bernstein, changing FLUM designation from Agricultural (County) to Agricultural (City) for parcels D19-121, D19-027, D19-120, D19-110 (1-0)

Code Compliance

The Code Enforcement board is meeting to review specific property violations and compliance statuses. The body will decide on fine reductions and address non-compliant properties.

• Case#2205-0006: Order of satisfaction for derelict vehicles at 910 Powell Street
• Case#2208-0007: Fine reduction request for 4123 CR 124
• Case#2303-0010: Non-compliance review for 600 Powell Street
• Case#2307-0002: Non-compliance review for 217 Mill Street

The Special Magistrate approved an Order of Satisfaction for a property at 910 Powell Street after voluntary compliance was achieved. For a property at 4123 CR 124, the Magistrate ordered that $24,600 in accrued fines be reduced to zero if case costs of $167.84 are paid within 30 days. The Magistrate also issued Orders of Violation with $200 per day fines for properties at 600 Powell Street and 217 Mill Street due to ongoing non-compliance.

• Approved Order of Satisfaction for Case #2205-0006 at 910 Powell Street
• Ordered fines reduced to $0 for Case #2208-0007 at 4123 CR 124 if $167.84 case costs paid in 30 days
• Issued Order of Violation with $200/day fine for Case #2303-0010 at 600 Powell Street
• Issued Order of Violation with $200/day fine for Case #2307-0002 at 217 Mill Street
• Approved summary minutes from September 5, 2023

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final FY2024 budget and ad valorem tax millage rate, and will vote on resolutions increasing water, wastewater, irrigation, and reclaimed water rates. The agenda also includes several land use amendments, annexations, a solid waste contract amendment, and consent items such as plat approvals and budgeted purchases.

• Adopt FY24 final millage rate and budget (Resolutions R2023-18, R2023-19)
• Approve water/wastewater and reclaimed water rate increases (Resolutions R2023-20, R2023-21)
• Land use and zoning changes for Isaiah 43:19 LLC (1.225 acres) and Fostlake LLC (3.76 acres)
• Voluntary annexations: Densan Park Phase 4 (19.6 acres) and Sheila Bernstein parcels (37.96 acres)
• Approve $397,930.10 Broken Oak Drive improvements award and $46,594 headworks drum screen panel

The City Commission unanimously adopted the FY24 final millage rate and budget, lowering the property tax rate by 6% to 2.8287 mills. It also approved several land-use changes, including two comprehensive plan amendments and two zoning map amendments, and renewed the Waste Management contract with rate increases tied to CPI. Water and wastewater rates were increased, with wastewater rising 20% annually for four years.

• Adopted FY24 final millage rate of 2.8287 mills (5-0)
• Adopted FY24 final budget (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Isaiah 43:19 LLC parcel (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Fostlake #2 parcel (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Densan Park Phase 4 (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Sheila Bernstein parcels (5-0)
• Approved Waste Management contract amendment with CPI-based rate increases (5-0)
• Approved FY24 water and wastewater rates with 20% wastewater increase (5-0)

General

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board will meet to consider the adoption of the FY24 budget. The board will also review minutes from the July 24, 2023 meeting.

• Adoption of the FY24 CRA Budget
• Approval of July 24, 2023 meeting minutes

The Wildwood Community Redevelopment Agency approved the minutes from its July 24, 2023 meeting and adopted Resolution No. 2023-25 for the FY24 CRA budget. Both items passed unanimously 5-0 with no public comments. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved July 24, 2023 CRA Board meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-25, FY24 CRA budget (5-0)

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee is reviewing several construction and infrastructure requests. The body will consider site plans for a park, warehouses, multi-family housing, and driveway improvements, as well as a partial re-plat of a business park.

• Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2: Proposed recreational improvements and a parking length waiver (10x18 feet instead of 10x20 feet)
• Gingerich Construction Warehouse Expansion: Two new 5,400 square foot warehouses
• Evolve at Wildwood: 248 multi-family dwelling units on 16.69 acres
• New Covenant UMC: Driveway widening from 12 feet to 19 feet
• Business Park Partial Re-Plat: Replat of Lot 1 and parts of Lot 4 to create two parcels

The Project Review Committee approved four site plans and a partial re-plat, including the 248-unit Evolve at Wildwood multifamily development, a warehouse expansion, and Millennium Park improvements. The Business Park 44 re-plat was approved contingent on a minor site plan to fix parking and drive-through issues. Minutes from August 8, 2023, were adopted.

• Approved SP 2301-010 Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2 with parking waiver (10x18 ft)
• Approved SP 2302-005 Gingerich Construction Warehouse Expansion (two 5,400 sq ft warehouses)
• Approved SP 2303-005 Evolve at Wildwood (248 multifamily units on 16.69 acres)
• Adopted SP 2306-006 New Covenant UMC driveway widening (12 to 19 ft)
• Approved PLAT 2211-002 Business Park 44 Partial Re-Plat contingent on minor site plan
• Adopted August 8, 2023, meeting minutes

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the tentative fiscal year 2024 budget and ad valorem tax millage rates. Commissioners will also review first readings of ordinances regarding land use amendments, rezonings, and voluntary annexations for properties including Densan Park Phase 4 and Sheila Bernstein parcels. Additionally, the agenda features financial contracts, solid waste user charge adjustments, and wastewater treatment plant reimbursement resolutions.

• Resolution No. R2023-13: Tentative levying of ad valorem taxes for FY24
• Resolution No. R2023-14: Tentative budget adoption for FY24
• Ordinance No. O2023-52: Voluntary annexation for Densan Park Phase 4 (19.6 acres)
• Ordinance No. O2023-53: Voluntary annexation for Sheila Bernstein parcels (37.96 acres)
• PleasantDale Drive Pay App #2 in the amount of $240,706.65 and Pay App #3 in the amount of $203,053.23

The City Commission unanimously adopted the FY24 tentative millage rate of 2.8287 mills (down 6% from FY23) and the FY24 tentative budget, both by 5-0 votes. The commission also approved several resolutions, including a reimbursement mechanism for wastewater treatment plant expenses and a 3.1% Waste Management rate increase effective October 1, 2023. Multiple ordinances were introduced on first reading only, with public hearings set for September 25, 2023.

• Adopted FY24 tentative millage rate of 2.8287 mills (5-0)
• Adopted FY24 tentative budget (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-J (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 17-23, 2023 as Constitution Week (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement resolution for wastewater treatment plant expenses (5-0)
• Approved Waste Management rate adjustment for FY24, 3.1% increase (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Bryant Miller Olive P.A. for bond counsel services (5-0)
• Approved Pleasantdale Drive Pay Apps #2 and #3 totaling $443,759.88 (5-0)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement board will review and sign orders of enforcement for two properties that remain non-compliant with city property maintenance codes, and discuss a possible fine reduction for a third property. The meeting also includes swearing in staff and approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Sign order of enforcement for 710 Lee Street (Case#2302-0002) for exterior property maintenance and litter/debris violations
• Sign order of enforcement for 505 Barwick Street (Case#2304-0010) for exterior property maintenance and litter/debris violations
• Informal discussion on reducing fines for 401 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue (Case#1911-0001) for similar violations

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate approved the August 1, 2023 minutes and signed two Orders of Enforcement for properties at 710 Lee Street and 505 Barwick Street, both remaining non-compliant. A discussion on reducing fines for 401 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue was canceled because respondents did not attend. No new business was considered.

• Approved August 1, 2023 summary minutes (1-0)
• Signed Order of Enforcement for 710 Lee Street, Case #2302-0002 (no vote)
• Signed Order of Enforcement for 505 Barwick Street, Case #2304-0010 (no vote)
• No action on fine reduction for 401 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue due to non-attendance

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider two zoning map amendments alongside concurrent comprehensive plan amendments, five site plan applications for residential and commercial projects, and two subdivision improvement plans. The meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2023, at City Hall, with Special Magistrate Lindsay C.T. Holt presiding.

• RZ 2307-001: Zoning map amendment for a 1.225-acre parcel (G05-068) from R-3 to CMU for Isaiah 43:19 LLC
• RZ 2308-002: Zoning map amendment for a 3.76-acre parcel (G22-025) from RR5 to RMU for Fostlake LLC
• SP 2111-005: Construction of 302 multi-family residential units and amenities on 39.490 acres for Leo at Wildwood
• SP 2303-014: Construction of an 8,400 sq ft industrial showroom building on 3.0 acres for TDSE Building
• PLAT 2212-005: Improvement plan for Wildwood Landings Phase 2 consisting of 33 single-family lots on 7.37 acres

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Lindsay C.T. Holt, recommended approval for all seven items on the agenda, including zoning map amendments, site plans, and improvement plans. No public comments were offered, and no items were denied or tabled. The recommendations will be forwarded to the City Commission for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of zoning change from R-3 to CMU for parcel GO05-068 (Isaiah 43:19 LLC)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from RR5 to RMU for parcel G22-025 (Fostlake #2)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 302 multi-family units, fitness center, pool house, leasing building, maintenance building, and mini parks (Leo at Wildwood)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 8,400 sq ft industrial showroom building (TDSE Building)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 5,719 sq ft retail and 5,000 sq ft restaurant (Trailwinds Village - Shoppes III), contingent on moving cleanout into easement
• Recommended approval of improvement plan for 33 single-family lots (Wildwood Landings Phase 2)
• Recommended approval of improvement plan for 248 multi-family lots (Twisted Oaks Townhomes)

LPA

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will review two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments at this meeting. Staff recommends approval for both proposals, which would change land-use designations on two parcels ahead of potential rezoning requests.

• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for Isaiah 43:19 LLC (Parcel G05-068, 1.225 acres) from Medium Density Residential to Central Mixed Use
• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for Fostlake LLC (Parcel G22-025, 3.76 acres) from Rural Residential to Residential Mixed Use
• Staff recommends approval for both amendments and forwarding of Ordinance O2023-48 and O2023-50 to the City Commission

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of two small-scale comprehensive plan amendments. Both items were approved by Special Magistrate Holt, with no public comments. The amendments would change future land use designations for two parcels, but final approval rests with the city commission.

• Recommended approval of CP 2307-001 to change parcel G05-068 from Medium Density Residential to Central Mixed Use (1.225 acres)
• Recommended approval of CP 2308-002 to change parcel G22-025 from Rural Residential to Residential Mixed Use (3.76 acres)
• Approved the August 1, 2023 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on four small-scale comprehensive plan amendments and their accompanying zoning map changes for proposed developments: Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion, Blount Development at Peppertree, New Horizon Plaza, and Wildwood Land Company. The Commission will also vote on contracts totaling $141,645.20 for HVAC services, pavement rejuvenation, a clarifier gear box, and construction administration.

• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion (4 acres, Rural Residential to Commercial)
• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for Blount Development at Peppertree (3.68 acres, Rural Residential & Agricultural to Medium Density Residential)
• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for New Horizon Plaza (18.01 acres, Industrial and Commercial to Commercial)
• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for Wildwood Land Company (0.53 acres, Medium Density Residential to Central Mixed Use)
• Contracts: HVAC services, pavement rejuvenation, $27,500 clarifier gear box, $84,750 Kimley-Horn construction administration, $29,395.20 irrigation meter supplies

The Wildwood City Commission unanimously approved four comprehensive plan amendments and corresponding zoning map changes for the Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion, Blount Development at Peppertree, New Horizon Plaza, and Wildwood Land Company properties. The commission also adopted a local state of emergency for Hurricane Idalia and approved several contracts and purchases, including HVAC services, pavement rejuvenation, and utility equipment.

• Adopted ordinance for Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion land-use change to Commercial (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance for Blount Development at Peppertree land-use change to Medium Density Residential (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance for New Horizon Plaza land-use change to Commercial (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance for Wildwood Land Company land-use change to Central Mixed Use (5-0)
• Adopted zoning change for Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion to C-3 (5-0)
• Adopted zoning change for Blount Development at Peppertree to R-2 (5-0)
• Adopted zoning change for New Horizon Plaza to C-3 (5-0)
• Adopted zoning change for Wildwood Land Company to CMU (5-0)

General

The Wildwood City Commission will meet to receive presentations on the FY 2024 third-quarter budget, a proposed extension of the waste management contract, and a design-build contract for a downtown parking garage. The meeting includes public hearings, ordinances for first reading, and resolutions for approval, but no substantive votes are scheduled for the parking garage contract.

• FY 24 third-quarter budget presentation
• Waste Management contract extension presentation
• Design-build contract with Finfrock for downtown parking garage (no vote)

The Wildwood City Commission approved a design-build contract with FINFROCK for the downtown parking garage at a lump-sum price of $6,631,382.10, including a 5% contingency. The vote was 5-0. The commission also received presentations on the FY 2023-2024 budget and a Waste Management contract extension, but took no action on those items.

• Approved design-build contract with FINFROCK for downtown parking garage, $6,631,382.10 (5-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on several small-scale future land use map amendments and zoning map changes for local parcels, including commercial and mixed-use rezonings. The meeting will also include first readings of ordinances, contract approvals, and financial updates such as wastewater treatment expansion and park reuse projects.

• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendments for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza (3.68 acres), Right at Home-504 Stanley (0.25 acres), Karpati Law (1.2 acres), Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion (4 acres), Blount Development at Peppertree (3.68 acres), New Horizon Plaza (18.01 acres), and Wildwood Land Company (0.53 acres)
• Zoning Map Amendments for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza, Right at Home-504 Stanley, Karpati Law, Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion, Blount Development at Peppertree, New Horizon Plaza, and Wildwood Land Company
• Tri-County Sanitation Franchise Agreement Amendment with new rates and fees
• Contracts totaling $793,766.85 for CDVI access control system, Halff Engineering reports, wastewater treatment expansion, and Millennium Park reuse
• Request to increase City Attorney hourly rates

The City Commission adopted three comprehensive plan and zoning amendments for commercial developments. The board also approved several infrastructure payments, including over $500,000 for wastewater plant expansion, and authorized the City Manager to explore two potential property acquisitions downtown.

• Adopted zoning and plan amendments for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza (5-0)
• Adopted zoning and plan amendments for Right at Home-504 Stanley (5-0)
• Adopted zoning and plan amendments for Karpati Law (5-0)
• Approved $529,702.00 pay application for Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion (5-0)
• Approved $174,736.85 pay application for Millennium Park Reuse Extension Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved $59,328.00 for Halff Engineering Clean Waterways Act reports (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 for CDVI Access Control replacement system (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to explore acquisition of properties on York Street and Main Street (5-0)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee is meeting to review and consider recommendations for several new development and site plan projects. Items on the agenda include multi-family housing complexes, industrial buildings, commercial retail and restaurant spaces, and subdivision plats.

• SP 2111-005 Leo at Wildwood: Construction of 302 multi-family residential units, fitness center, pool house, leasing building, maintenance building, and mini parks on 39.49 acres
• SP 2302-001 Gresco North Lot: Mass grading on 32.15 acres
• SP 2303-014 TDSE Building: Construction of an 8,400 sq ft industrial showroom building on 3.0 acres
• SP 2304-005 Trailwinds Village - Shoppes III: Construction of a 5,719 sq ft retail building and a 5,000 sq ft restaurant building on 2.36 acres
• PLAT 2305-005 Twisted Oaks Townhomes Improvement Plan: 248 multi-family residential lots on 25.202 acres

The Project Review Committee approved or recommended approval on all seven items on the agenda. The most significant was a favorable recommendation for the Leo at Wildwood project, a 302-unit multi-family residential development, contingent on resolving a right-of-way agreement with Sumter County. The committee also approved a mass grading plan, a site plan modification, and recommended approval for several other commercial and residential projects.

• Recommended approval for SP 2111-005 Leo at Wildwood, 302 multi-family units, contingent on CR 117 right-of-way agreement (4-0)
• Approved SP 2302-001 Gresco North Lot mass grading on 32.15 acres (4-0)
• Recommended approval for SP 2303-014 TDSE Building, 8,400 sq ft industrial showroom (4-0)
• Approved SP 2304-002 Self Storage Wildwood Modification for utility and striping changes (4-0)
• Recommended approval for SP 2304-005 Trailwinds Village - Shoppes III, retail and restaurant buildings (4-0)
• Recommended approval for PLAT 2212-005 Wildwood Landings Phase 2, 33 residential lots (4-0)
• Recommended approval for PLAT 2305-005 Twisted Oaks Townhomes, 248 multi-family lots (4-0)
• Approved summary minutes from June 13, 2023 meeting (4-0)

LPA

The Planning and Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider three small-scale comprehensive plan amendments that would change future land use designations for specific parcels. Each request is paired with a rezoning and, if recommended favorably, will be forwarded to the City Commission for final action. The board will also approve minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting.

• CP 2303-001: Blount Development at Peppertree — change 3.68 acres (parcels D30-016, D30-043, D30-083, D30-097) from Rural Residential & Agricultural to Medium Density Residential (MDR), with rezoning RZ 2303-001 (O2023-40)
• CP 2306-003: New Horizon Plaza — change 18.01 acres (parcel G18-009) from Industrial and Commercial to Commercial, with rezoning RZ 2304-004 (O2023-42)
• CP 2305-004: Wildwood Land Company — change 0.53 acres (parcel G05C090) from Medium Density Residential to Central Mixed Use, with rezoning RZ 2305-004 (O2023-43)
• Staff recommends approval for all three amendments

The Planning and Zoning Board acting as the Local Planning Agency recommended approval for three small-scale comprehensive plan amendments regarding land use designations. These recommendations include changes for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

• Recommended approval for CP 2303-001 Blount Development at Peppertree land use change (1-0)
• Recommended approval for CP 2306-003 New Horizon Plaza land use change (1-0)
• Recommended approval for CP 2305-004 Wildwood Land Company land use change (1-0)
• Approved summary minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting (1-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The board is considering three requests to change zoning districts for specific parcels of land. These requests include changes to residential, commercial, and mixed-use designations.

• RZ 2303-001: Proposed zoning change from RR1C & A10C to R-2 for Blount Development at Peppertree (23.79 acres)
• RZ 2304-004: Proposed zoning change from M-1 to C-3 for New Horizon Plaza (18.01 acres)
• RZ 2305-004: Proposed zoning change from R-3 to CMU for Wildwood Land Company LLC (0.53 acres)

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval for three separate zoning map amendments. The board also adopted the summary minutes from the July 11, 2023, meeting.

• Approved summary minutes for July 11, 2023 meeting
• Recommended approval of RZ 2303-001 to change 23.79 acres from RR1C & A10C to R-2
• Recommended approval of RZ 2304-004 to change 18.01 acres from M-1 to C-3
• Recommended approval of RZ 2305-004 to change 0.53 acres from R-3 to CMU

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review six property code violation cases, including two continued from July. The board will decide on fines or compliance orders for properties with issues like abandoned structures, overgrown lots, litter, and illegal signs. One case (806 Huron Street) is in compliance and may be closed.

• 501 Barwick Street: abandoned new construction, unsecured building, overgrown property, expired permit (continued)
• 806 Huron Street: property in compliance, no violations observed (continued)
• 710 Lee Street: exterior maintenance and litter violations, non-compliant
• 5167 Sundance Trail: permanent banner signs in violation of sign code
• 505 Barwick Street, 311 Gray Street: exterior maintenance and litter violations

The Special Magistrate approved the July 11 minutes and addressed five code enforcement cases. Two old cases were closed as compliant, while three new cases received orders with extensions and potential fines. No costs were sought for the compliant properties.

• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes with minor correction (1-0)
• Case #1905-0005 (501 Barwick St) closed as compliant, no costs
• Case #2305-0001 (806 Huron St) closed as compliant, no costs
• Case #2302-0002 (710 Lee St) granted 45-day extension, $97.73 costs, $100/day fines if non-compliant
• Case #2304-0004 (5167 Sundance Trail) ordered 30 days to remove signs or seek approval, $97.73 costs, $50/day fines
• Case #2304-0010 (505 Barwick St) ordered 30 days to clear debris, 120 days to paint, $97.73 costs, $100/day fines
• Case #2304-0013 (311 Gray St) ordered 30 days to comply, $97.73 costs, $100/day fines

General

The City Commission will receive presentations on the wastewater treatment facility, utility fund revenue, and the second budget. The body will also consider a contract award for a parking and stormwater project.

• Notice of intent to award $319,084.96 for Huey St Parking Lot & Stormwater Project
• Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Facility presentation by CPH
• Utility Fund Revenue Sufficiency Analysis presentation by Stantec
• Second budget presentation

The Wildwood City Commission approved a 12% salary increase for the City Manager for fiscal year 2024, with a 4-0 vote. The commission also approved a Notice of Intent to Award for the Huey St Parking Lot & Stormwater Project to Bulldog Sitework, LLC for $319,084.96. Presentations were given on the wastewater treatment facility expansion, a utility fund revenue sufficiency analysis, and the second budget presentation, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 12% City Manager compensation increase for FY24 (4-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent to Award Huey St Parking Lot & Stormwater Project to Bulldog Sitework, LLC for $319,084.96 (4-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on six small-scale land-use amendments, four rezoning requests, and one voluntary annexation of 4.76 acres near CR 148. Staff and Special Magistrates recommend approval for all land-use and zoning changes. The meeting will also consider contracts totaling $67,197.50 and set the FY24 millage rate.

• Voluntary annexation of 4.76 acres near CR 148 (O2023-27)
• Small-scale land-use amendments for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza (O2023-31), Right at Home-504 Stanley (O2023-34), and Karpati Law (O2023-36)
• Rezoning requests for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza (O2023-32), Right at Home-504 Stanley (O2023-35), and Karpati Law (O2023-37)
• Pleasantdale Drive pay application for $38,712.50
• Ashley Water Treatment Plant Well No. 2 change order for $28,485.00

The Wildwood City Commission unanimously adopted the FY24 millage rate of 2.8287 (the rollback rate), approved a voluntary annexation for Fostlake LLC, and approved a boundary amendment for the Twisted Oaks Pointe CDD. The commission also approved two construction payments and released liens on two downtown properties. Six ordinances received first reading only, with no vote taken.

• Adopted FY24 millage rate of 2.8287 (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 4.76 acres for Fostlake LLC (5-0)
• Approved Twisted Oaks Pointe CDD boundary amendment adding 100.113 acres (5-0)
• Approved Pleasantdale Drive Pay App #1 for $38,712.50 (5-0)
• Approved Ashley Water Treatment Plant Well No. 2 Change Order No. 1 for $28,485.00 (5-0)
• Approved lien release for 101 & 107 S Main Street properties (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with six final plats (5-0)
• Gave first reading to six ordinances (no vote)

General

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a specific grant for property improvements.

• Facade matching grant for 103 N. Main Street in the amount of $3,685.40
• Approval of February 13, 2023 CRA Board meeting minutes

The Wildwood Community Redevelopment Agency approved a $3,685.40 Facade Matching Grant for Window Reflections at 103 N. Main Street, owned by Roxanne Stafford, to fund paint, awnings, and tile work. The board also approved the minutes from the February 13, 2023 meeting. Both items passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved February 13, 2023 CRA Board meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $3,685.40 Facade Matching Grant for 103 N. Main Street (5-0)

General

The Wildwood City Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve a boundary modification for the Twisted Oaks Pointe Community Development District (CDD). The meeting will also feature presentations on the FY24 first budget and a salary/compensation study, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Boundary change proposal for Twisted Oaks Pointe CDD (Ordinance O2023-38)
• FY24 first budget presentation
• Salary and compensation study presentation

The Wildwood City Commission held a special meeting focused on the FY24 budget presentation and a salary study, with no formal budget votes taken. The commission did adopt a modification to the police department's uniform, approving a load-bearing vest/carrier for officers. The FY24 budget presentation included a proposed rollback millage rate of 2.8287, down from 3.0, and the commission indicated comfort moving forward with that rate.

• Adopted police uniform modification for load-bearing vest/carrier (5-0)
• Heard FY24 first budget presentation; no vote taken
• Commission expressed comfort with proposed rollback millage rate of 2.8287
• First reading of Ordinance O2023-38 (Twisted Oaks CDD boundary amendment); no vote

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider multiple zoning map amendments and special exceptions. Key items include a large residential subdivision and requests for commercial and medical facility developments.

• PLAT 2208-003: Proposed 394 single-family detached units on 104.35 acres at Highfield at Twisted Oaks
• SE 2305-001: Proposed 38,870-square-foot, 40-bed Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital
• SP 2302-002: Proposed 2,600 sq ft Panda Express restaurant on 2.088 acres
• SE 2304-001: Special Exception for House of Hope development including a warehouse, lodge, and thrift store
• RZ 2303-003: Zoning change from A10C to C-3 for Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion on 4 acres

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Holt, recommended approval of all eight items on the agenda, including four zoning map amendments, one subdivision plat, one site plan, and two special exceptions. All recommendations were made by Special Magistrate Holt with no other board members present, and each was approved unanimously (1-0). The board also adopted the minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting.

• Adopted June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2303-003 Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion zoning change from A10C to C-3, contingent on Sumter County accepting a full traffic impact analysis (1-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2304-001 Karpati Law zoning change from RR1 to C-3 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2304-003 Right at Home 504 Stanley zoning change from R-3 to CMU (1-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2305-001 Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza zoning change from CL to C-2 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of Plat 2208-003 Highfield at Twisted Oaks, a 394-unit single-family subdivision (1-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2302-002 Panda Express site plan, contingent on finalization of easement and attorney comments (1-0)
• Recommended approval of SE 2304-001 House of Hope special exception (1-0)

LPA

The Planning and Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider four small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments. These include a pickleball pavilion, a residential-to-commercial change, and two commercial designation updates. Staff recommends approval for all, with one contingent on a traffic impact analysis.

• CP 2304-002: 4-acre change from Rural Residential to Commercial for Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion (Ordinance O2023-28), contingent on Sumter County TIA
• CP 2304-003: 0.25-acre change from Medium Density Residential to Central Mixed Use for 504 Stanley (Ordinance O2023-34)
• CP 2305-001: 3.68-acre change from Commercial (Sumter County) to Commercial (City) for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza (Ordinance O2023-31)
• CP 2306-002: 1.2-acre change from Commercial (Sumter County) to Commercial (City) for Karpati Law (Ordinance O2023-36)

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of four small-scale comprehensive plan amendments to change Future Land Use Map designations. These included a pickleball pavilion (from Rural Residential to Commercial, contingent on a traffic impact analysis), a property at 504 Stanley (from Medium Density Residential to Central Mixed Use), Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza (from Commercial Sumter County to Commercial City), and Karpati Law (from Commercial Sumter County to Commercial City). All recommendations were made by Special Magistrate Holt with no seconders, and the meeting adjourned at 2:17 p.m.

• Recommended approval of CP 2304-002 Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion, contingent on Sumter County accepting a full traffic impact analysis
• Recommended approval of CP 2304-003 Right at Home-504 Stanley, changing designation to Central Mixed Use
• Recommended approval of CP 2305-001 Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza, changing designation to Commercial (City)
• Recommended approval of CP 2306-002 Karpati Law, changing designation to Commercial (City)
• Adopted minutes from June 13, 2023 meeting

Code Compliance

The Code Enforcement board is meeting to review several property maintenance and safety violations. The body will consider requests to reduce fines and release liens for two city-owned properties.

• Request to reduce fines and release liens for 101 S Main Street (Case# 2009-0006)
• Request to reduce fines and release liens for 107 S Main Street (Case# 2009-0005)
• Case# 1905-0005: Abandoned structure and expired permit at 501 Barwick Street
• Case# 2304-0006: Sign code violations at 405 S Main Street
• Case# 2304-0014: Unsafe subfloors at 806 Huron Street

The Special Magistrate approved the June 13, 2023 minutes and reduced fines to zero and released liens on two City-owned properties (101 and 107 S Main Street) after the City purchased and demolished the unsafe buildings. New cases were continued: Sandra Holland's abandoned property at 501 Barwick Street was pushed to next month, Dev Food Mart LLC was given 90 days to fix a sign at 405 S Main Street, Cobblestone II WLF LLC's case at 806 Huron Street was continued for re-inspection, and WTG Properties IV LLC was found compliant at 604 Pleasantdale Drive.

• Approved June 13, 2023 summary minutes (1-0)
• Reduced fines to zero and released lien on 101 S Main Street (Case 2009-0006)
• Reduced fines to zero and released lien on 107 S Main Street (Case 2009-0005)
• Continued Sandra Holland case at 501 Barwick Street to next month
• Granted Dev Food Mart LLC 90 days to fix sign at 405 S Main Street
• Continued Cobblestone II WLF LLC case at 806 Huron Street for re-inspection in August
• Found WTG Properties IV LLC compliant at 604 Pleasantdale Drive

City Commission

The City Commission will review several requests to change land use and zoning to commercial for parcels including those for Thomas Group, Lucky U Landholding, House of Hope, and All County Collision. The body will also consider a voluntary annexation of 4.76 acres and a payment for wastewater treatment plant expansion.

• Proposed 105,850 square foot multi-story indoor storage facility by Thomas Group Investments #1 LLC
• Rezoning and land use changes for Lucky U Landholding LLC (4.45 acres), House of Hope (5.56 acres), and All County Collision (1.97 acres)
• Voluntary annexation of 4.76 acres for Fostlake LLC (Parcel G22-025)
• WWTP Expansion pay application no. 2 for PC Construction in the amount of $85,124.00
• Code enforcement demolition request for 300 York Street

The City Commission unanimously approved four comprehensive plan amendments and four corresponding zoning changes, all by 4-0 votes, covering properties for Thomas Group, Lucky U Landholding, House of Hope, and All County Collision. The commission also approved a $85,124 pay application for the WWTP expansion, authorized demolition of a fire-damaged home at 300 York Street, and failed a request to provide school crossing guards for The Villages Charter School on a 2-2 vote.

• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Thomas Group (4-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Lucky U Landholding (4-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for House of Hope (4-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for All County Collision (4-0)
• Approved zoning changes for Thomas Group, Lucky U, House of Hope, All County Collision (4-0 each)
• Approved $85,124 pay application for WWTP expansion (4-0)
• Approved demolition of 300 York Street (4-0)
• Failed school crossing guard request for Villages Charter School (2-2)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings on proposed ordinances, including land-use and zoning changes for properties like Thomas Group, Lucky U Landholding, House of Hope, and All County Collision. They will also consider a resolution to decrease solid waste user charges and several financial items, including contract awards and change orders. The agenda includes consent items and reports, with no indication of discussion-only items.

• Ordinances O2022-99/100 and O2023-19: Thomas Group Planned Development, 4.86 acres, change to Commercial/C-2, multi-story indoor storage facility (105,850 sq ft)
• Ordinances O2023-20/21: Lucky U Landholding, 4.45 acres, change to Commercial/C-3
• Ordinances O2023-22/23: House of Hope, 5.56 acres, change to Commercial/C-3
• Ordinances O2023-25/26: All County Collision, 1.97 acres, change to Commercial/C-3
• Resolution R2023-12: Decrease solid waste user charges; Contract awards: Ashley Well No. 2 ($277,000), Continental Country Club Lift Station/SR 44 Forcemain ($3,434,899), CR 209 Water Main Extension Change Order #4 ($72,377.13)

The City Commission approved a resolution removing the Waste Management fuel surcharge, reducing residents' solid waste bills by $0.22. They also awarded several contracts, including a $3.43 million utility project and a $277,000 well project, and approved a $72,377 change order. All votes were unanimous except for one consent item that was approved 4-1.

• Approved consent agenda items A-C, E-H (5-0)
• Approved consent item D, Trailwinds Village Target (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution R2023-12 removing waste fuel surcharge (5-0)
• Approved RFP #2023-10 property/casualty insurance to Brown & Brown (4-0, Mayor recused)
• Approved Right of Entry and Access Agreement for stormwater planning (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #4 for CR 209 Water Main Extension ($72,377.13) (5-0)
• Awarded Ashley Well No. 2 project to Sawcross, Inc. ($277,000) (5-0)
• Awarded Continental Country Club Lift Station/SR 44 Forcemain project to DB Civil Construction ($3,434,899) (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several requests for zoning map amendments and site plan approvals. These include proposals for a multi-story indoor storage facility, a Target retail store, and a residential complex.

• Thomas Group proposal for a 105,850 sq ft multi-story indoor storage facility on Parcel G33-154
• Trailwinds Village Target proposal for a 136,685 sq ft commercial retail building on 12.21 acres
• Livano Wildwood proposal for 248 residential units and a 6,357 sq ft clubhouse
• Hotel Site @ Lot 12 (Turkey Run) proposal for two four-story hotel buildings with 216 rooms
• VPSD #46 proposal for a 9,036 sq ft public safety building

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval for all 11 items on the agenda, including zoning map amendments, planned developments, and site plans. Each item was moved and approved solely by Special Magistrate Holt, with no seconder or other votes recorded. The recommendations now go to the City Commission for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of RZ 2212-001 Thomas Group Planned Development zoning change from RR-1 & A10C to C-2 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of PD 2212-001 Thomas Group Planned Development for a 105,850 sq ft multistory indoor storage facility (1-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2302-003 Lucky U Landholding LLC zoning change from IN to COM (1-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2303-004 All County Collision zoning change from RR1 to C-3 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2304-002 House of Hope zoning change from IN to COM (1-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2108-007 PSL Headquarters for a 3,148 sq ft office and storage warehouse (1-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2201-010 Hotel Site @ Lot 12 (Turkey Run) for two four-story hotels with 216 total rooms (1-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2211-001 Trailwinds Village Target for a 136,685 sq ft commercial retail building (1-0)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will meet on June 13, 2023, at City Hall to discuss property code violations. The agenda includes a request to foreclose on a lien at 103 Orange Street, an order of enforcement for 821 Lee Street, and a city request to demolish a fire-damaged structure at 300 York Street.

• Request to foreclose on Code Enforcement Lien for 103 Orange Street (Case# 1812-0003)
• Request for order of enforcement for 821 Lee Street (Case# 2210-0007)
• Request to demolish fire-damaged structure at 300 York Street and lien costs (Case# 2202-0004)
• Approval of summary minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting

The Special Magistrate approved the May 2, 2023 minutes and signed an Order of Foreclosure for 103 Orange Street, allowing the city to take possession and clean the property. An order of enforcement was issued for 821 Lee Street with deadlines for cleanup. The city was authorized to demolish a fire-damaged house at 300 York Street and file a lien for costs.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Signed Order of Foreclosure for 103 Orange Street (Case #1812-0003)
• Issued order of enforcement for 821 Lee Street (Case #2210-0007)
• Authorized demolition and lien for 300 York Street (Case #2202-0004)

LPA

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency/Special Magistrate, will discuss four small-scale comprehensive plan amendments and accompanying rezoning requests. The items involve changing land use designations for properties totaling various sizes to commercial use. Staff recommends forwarding favorable recommendations for all items to the City Commission.

• CP 2212-001 / Ordinance O2022-99: Thomas Group Planned Development for 4.86 acres from Agricultural to Commercial
• CP 2302-002 / Ordinance O2023-20: Lucky U Landholding LLC for 4.45 acres from Industrial to Commercial
• CP 2303-002 / Ordinance O2023-25: All County Collision for 1.97 acres from Rural Residential to Commercial
• CP 2304-001 / Ordinance O2023-22: House of Hope for 5.56 acres from Industrial to Commercial

The Planning and Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of four small-scale comprehensive plan amendments to change future land use designations to Commercial. Each recommendation was made by Special Magistrate Holt with no seconder, and all were approved unanimously. The amendments cover properties including Thomas Group Planned Development, Lucky U Landholding LLC, All County Collision, and House of Hope.

• Recommended approval of Thomas Group Planned Development land-use change to Commercial (1-0)
• Recommended approval of Lucky U Landholding LLC land-use change to Commercial (1-0)
• Recommended approval of All County Collision land-use change to Commercial (1-0)
• Recommended approval of House of Hope land-use change to Commercial (1-0)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee is meeting to review and consider recommendations for several new development and construction projects, including a medical facility, a fast-food restaurant, a 394-unit subdivision, and a lot split. Staff has recommended approval for all items on the agenda. The meeting takes place at 100 N Main Street.

• SP 2108-007 PSL Headquarters: 3,148 sq. ft. office and storage warehouse on 0.49 acres (Parcel G07-095)
• SP 2212-006 CVC-ASC Lot 9 Oxford Pointe: 8,805 sq ft medical facility on 2.32 acres (Parcel D18E009)
• SP 2302-002 Panda Express - Beaumont: 2,600 sq ft fast food restaurant on 2.088 acres (Parcel G04Q247)
• PLAT 2208-003 Highfield at Twisted Oaks Improvement Plan: 394 single-family detached units on 104.35 acres
• SP 2303-017 Huey Street Pond and Parking: 43 parking spaces and drainage improvements for Wildwood Elementary School on 0.88 acres

The Project Review Committee recommended approval for all seven items on the agenda, including a PSL headquarters, a medical facility, a Panda Express restaurant, mass grading, two plats, and a school overflow parking lot. All votes were unanimous with four members present, except for the Huey Street project where Public Works Director Hockenbury recused himself. The committee also approved the May 9, 2023 minutes.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2108-007 PSL Headquarters, 3,148 sq ft office/storage warehouse (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2212-006 CVC-ASC Lot 9 Oxford Pointe, 8,805 sq ft medical facility (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2302-002 Panda Express - Beaumont, 2,600 sq ft fast food restaurant (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2303-016 Bigham Plaza Mass Grading on 3.1 acres (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Plat 2208-003 Highfield at Twisted Oaks Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Plat 2305-006 Preston Place Lot Split (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2303-017 Huey Street Pond and Parking, 43 parking spaces and drainage improvements (3-0, Hockenbury recused)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 12, 2023, at City Hall. Key actions include approving surplus equipment disposal, authorizing Jackson Street improvements, and discussing water meter purchases and wastewater plant expansion. The meeting also features a proclamation for Omarion "Mari" Jackson Day.

• Approval of surplus computers and equipment disposal
• Jackson Street improvements amendment for $27,021
• Water meter blanket purchase order increase by $165,000
• CR 209 water main extension final payment of $257,984.52
• Wastewater treatment plant expansion first payment of $200,596.00

The Wildwood City Commission approved a service agreement with Lawn Enforcement Agency, Inc. after the original contractor, Aero GroundTech, LLC, was released from its contract for failing to meet expectations. The commission also approved several other items, including a $27,021 amendment for Jackson Street improvements, a $165,000 increase to the water meter purchase order, and a final payment of $257,984.52 for the CR 209 water main extension. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditure report, and three urban planning contracts (4-0)
• Proclaimed June 12, 2023 as Omari 'Mari' Jackson Day (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R2023-11 declaring surplus computers and equipment (4-0)
• Approved Kimley-Horn Amendment #2 for Jackson St improvements, $27,021 (4-0)
• Authorized service agreement with Lawn Enforcement Agency, Inc. for lawn maintenance (4-0)
• Approved $165,000 increase to water meter blanket purchase order (4-0)
• Approved CR 209 Water Main Extension Phase I final pay app #7, $257,984.52 (4-0)
• Approved WWTP Expansion pay application #1 for PC Construction, $200,596.00 (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review a presentation on the code compliance program. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Code compliance program presentation

The City Commission held a workshop on June 5, 2023, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented on code enforcement, noting 85 open cases and 15 in lien processing, and discussed proactive strategies and community engagement. The meeting adjourned without any action items.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is holding its regular meeting on May 22, 2023. The main business includes approving several contracts and agreements, most notably a $977,850 architectural design contract for the MLK Recreation Center. The commission will also consider a request to move forward with the Broken Oak Drive improvement project and other routine items like minutes and reports.

• OLC Architectural Services design contract for MLK Rec. Center: $977,850
• Bay Window Restoration Project for Baker House: $32,993
• Replacement/upgrade of six lift station panels: $208,439
• Powell Street steel water main replacement: $31,375
• Kimley-Horn work authorization #46 for Huey Street sewer reroute: $104,000

The Wildwood City Commission approved the architectural services design contract for the MLK Recreation Center in the amount of $977,850, with a 3-2 vote. Mayor Wolf opposed due to funding and ongoing operational expenses. The commission also approved several other contracts and projects, including a bay window restoration, lift station panel upgrades, and utility replacements.

• Approved OLC Architectural Services Design Contract for MLK Rec Center, $977,850 (3-2)
• Approved Bay Window Restoration Project for Baker House, $32,993 (5-0)
• Approved Replacement and Upgrade of Six Lift Station Panels, $208,439 (5-0)
• Approved Powell Street Steel Water Main Replacement, $31,375 (5-0)
• Approved Kimley-Horn Work Authorization #46 for Huey Street Sanitary Sewer Reroute, $104,000 (5-0)
• Approved Utility Line Replacement on Chitty Chatty Bridge, $205,840 (5-0)
• Approved Millennium Park Reuse Extension Phase 1 Project Award to Pave-Rite, $404,414.61 (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Services Complex Pay App #21, $133,684.84 (5-0)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will discuss and consider recommendations for several new development proposals on May 9, 2023. The agenda includes site plans for a 216-room hotel at Turkey Run, a 136,685-square-foot retail building at Trailwinds Village, a 248-unit multi-family residential project named Livano Wildwood, and a public safety building. Additional items cover grading for Wildwood Landing Phase 2, modifications to the Twisted Oaks Improvement Plan, and a planned development amendment for an indoor storage facility.

• SP 2201-010 Hotel Site @ Lot 12 (Turkey Run): Construction of two four-story hotel buildings with 216 rooms totaling 112,034 sq ft on 5.03 acres
• SP 2211-001 Trailwinds Village Target: Construction of a 136,685 sq ft commercial retail building on 12.21 acres
• SP 2211-007 Livano Wildwood: Construction of 248 residential units across five four-story buildings and a 6,357 sq ft clubhouse
• SP 2301-003 VPSD #46: Construction of a 9,036 sq ft public safety building
• PD 2212-001 Thomas Group Planned Development: Development of an approximately 105,850 sq ft multi-story indoor storage facility

The Project Review Committee recommended approval for seven development projects, including hotels, retail, residential, and infrastructure plans. One hotel project was approved with a condition that a certificate of occupancy be withheld until a second egress road is completed. The committee also approved minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 11, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2201-010 Hotel Site @ Lot 12 (Turkey Run) with condition on certificate of occupancy (3-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2211-001 Trailwinds Village Target (3-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2211-007 Livano Wildwood (3-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2212-010 Wildwood Landing Phase 2 Mass Grading (3-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2301-003 VPSD #46 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of PLAT 2302-001 Twisted Oaks Improvement Plan Modification (3-0)
• Recommended approval of PD 2212-001 Thomas Group Planned Development (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on the third budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-2023. The body is also considering the voluntary annexation of two properties totaling approximately 27.79 acres. Additional items include police vehicle and professional service contracts.

• Resolution R2023-10 to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget
• Annexation of 23.79 acres for Blount Development at Peppertree
• Annexation of 4 acres for Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion
• Purchase of one 2023 Ford Police Interceptor for $45,304
• CPH, LLC agreement for Wildwood Garage Project owner support services for $64,440

The City Commission unanimously approved the FY23 third budget amendment, two voluntary annexations (Blount Development at Peppertree and Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion), and a consent agenda covering development plans and professional service agreements. It also approved purchases and contracts, including a police vehicle and engineering services, and adopted a proclamation for National Public Works Week.

• Adopted consent agenda items a-m (4-0)
• Adopted FY23 third budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved annexation AN 2303-001 Blount Development at Peppertree (4-0)
• Approved annexation AN 2303-002 Pen-a-ckle Pickleball Pavilion (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Police Interceptor for $45,304 (4-0)
• Approved Kimley-Horn Amendment #3 for Pleasantdale Drive for $36,000 (4-0)
• Approved CPH, LLC owner support services for Wildwood Garage Project for $64,440 (4-0)
• Approved employment contracts for Police Officer Recruits F. Terracciano and J. Wright (4-0)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to address three cases involving properties with excessive trash, junk, and derelict vehicles. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. All cases are under old or new business, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Case#2204-0004: 700 Ross Street, Luis Lopez and Juliris Rodriquez, violation of order for trash and derelict vehicles
• Case#2101-0010: Magnolia Street vacant parcel, Jason and Desiree Maier, trash and derelict vehicles
• Case#2208-0007: 4123 CR 124, Jacqueline, Gary, and Barbara Stephenson, trash, derelict vehicles, and people living in campers
• Approval of April 4, 2023 summary minutes

The Special Magistrate approved the April 4, 2023 minutes and heard three code enforcement cases. For 700 Ross Street, a repeat violation, the magistrate ordered $100/day fines retroactive to July 2022, plus $94.38 in costs, and gave 30 days to pay. Two other cases were resolved: one property was found in compliance and closed with a $91.38 cost, and another was ordered to comply immediately with $200/day fines and $97.35 in costs.

• Approved April 4, 2023 minutes (adopted)
• Ordered fines of $100/day retroactive to July 2022 for 700 Ross Street violation, plus $94.38 costs
• Gave 30 days to pay $132.23 from prior violation for 700 Ross Street
• Closed Magnolia Street case after property brought into compliance, ordered $91.38 payment
• Ordered immediate compliance for 4123 CR 124 with $200/day fines and $97.35 costs

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing recommendations for multiple retail and residential projects. These include a Home Depot, a fast-food development, and several master plan phases for VOSO. The board will also consider a variance request for a retention pond at a proposed townhome site.

• SP 2206-006: 2,858 sq ft fast-food building and two 1,600 sq ft retail shops at Lot 5 - Turkey Run
• SP 2210-002: 106,270 sq ft Home Depot retail building and 28,118 sq ft garden center
• SP 2211-006: Townhomes at Powell featuring 132 residential units, a dog park, and a clubhouse
• V 2303-001: Variance request for a dry retention pond at Powell Road
• VOSO Master Plans: Proposals for Phase 11C (1,300 units), Phase 6B (non-residential), and Phase 31A & 31B (up to 1,800 units)

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval for all seven items on the agenda, including a Home Depot store, an Arby's/multi-tenant development, townhomes, a variance for a retention pond, and three VOSO master plans. All votes were unanimous with only Special Magistrate Holt voting, as no other board members seconded or voted. Public comments were heard on the Townhomes at Powell project, with concerns about noise from a pickleball court and dog park, but the board still recommended approval.

• Recommended approval for Arby's/multi-tenant development at Lot 5 Turkey Run (2,858 sq ft fast-food, 1,600 sq ft retail)
• Recommended approval for Home Depot Wildwood at Wildwood Crossing (106,270 sq ft retail, 28,118 sq ft garden center)
• Recommended approval for Townhomes at Powell (132 units, dog park, playground, pickleball court, clubhouse)
• Recommended approval for variance for dry retention pond at Townhomes at Powell (V 2303-001)
• Recommended approval for VOSO Phase 11C Master Plan (1,300 residential units)
• Recommended approval for VOSO Phase 6B Master Plan (non-residential)
• Recommended approval for VOSO Phase 31A & 31B Master Plan (up to 1,800 dwelling units)
• Approved summary minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting

General

The City Commission will receive a mid-year budget update for FY 22-23. Members will also discuss a recreation and outreach center and review a request for qualifications for professional engineering services.

• FY 22-23 mid-year budget update
• Presentation and discussion regarding a Recreation and Outreach Center
• RFQ #2023-07 for continuing professional engineering services

The Wildwood City Commission voted 3-2 to approve the formal design for the Recreation and Outreach Center and to move forward with OLC, despite concerns from Mayor Wolf and Commissioner Elliott about costs and infrastructure. The commission also approved a request for the City Manager to negotiate contracts with the top three firms for continuing professional engineering services. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations on the budget and capital improvement plan.

• Approved formal design for Recreation and Outreach Center with OLC (3-2)
• Approved City Manager to negotiate contracts with CRM, Kimley-Horn, and Halff for engineering services (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on a series of requests for the Wildwood Place property (34.75 acres) to change its future land use and zoning to allow high-density residential and commercial development, and to approve a planned development. The commission will also consider a planned development amendment for Trailwinds Village, two voluntary annexations, and several financial items including a $127,231 police body camera renewal and a $52,650 demolition contract. The agenda includes routine consent items and a proclamation for Historic Preservation Month.

• Ordinance O2022-97: Future Land Use Map amendment for Wildwood Place (34.75 acres) to General Commercial & Medium High-Density Residential
• Ordinance O2022-98: Zoning change for Wildwood Place from C-3, R-2 & NMU-7 to C-3 & R-4
• Ordinance O2023-9: Planned Development for Wildwood Place (HWY 301/216 LLC)
• Ordinance O2023-13: Trailwinds Village PD amendment reducing western buffer from 20' to 5'
• Police body camera system renewal with Utility, Inc. for $127,231

The City Commission unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and planned development for Wildwood Place, allowing up to 300 multi-family units and commercial space on 34.75 acres. It also approved consent items, a proclamation, several contracts, and a demolition, all by 5-0 votes. Two annexation ordinances were introduced for first reading only, with no vote taken.

• Approved consent agenda including $25,000 utility revenue sufficiency analysis and $127,231 police body camera renewal (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 2023 as National Historic Preservation Month (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Wildwood Place to General Commercial & Medium High-Density Residential (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Wildwood Place to C-3 & R-4 (5-0)
• Approved planned development for Wildwood Place with up to 300 dwelling units (5-0)
• Approved Trailwinds Village PD amendment reducing western buffer from 20' to 5' (5-0)
• Authorized negotiations with CPH, LLC and Ohlson Lavoie for architectural services (5-0)
• Approved $52,650 demolition of old police department building (5-0)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will review and likely recommend approval for seven new developments and lot splits, including retail buildings, residential units, and master-planned communities. Staff reports recommend approval for all items. The meeting will also approve minutes from the March 14 meeting.

• SP 2206-006: 2,858 sq ft Arby's with drive-thru and two 1,600 sq ft retail shops at Lot 5, Turkey Run
• SP 2210-002: 106,270 sq ft Home Depot with 28,118 sq ft garden center on 19.53 acres at Wildwood Crossing
• SP 2211-006: 132 residential units (townhomes and apartments) with dog park, playground, and clubhouse at Powell
• SP 2301-002: VOSO Phase 11C master plan with 1,300 residential units
• PLAT 2210-004: Lot split and merger creating a 21.28-acre parcel from D19-078 and D19-113

The Project Review Committee unanimously recommended approval for all nine development items on the agenda, including a Home Depot, an Arby's multi-tenant site, townhomes, and several master plans. The only other action was approving the previous meeting's minutes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of March 14, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Arby's/multi-tenant development at Turkey Run (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Home Depot at Wildwood Crossing (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Townhomes at Powell, contingent on lot combo and pond variance (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Lot Combo Townhomes at Powell (4-0)
• Recommended approval for VOSO Phase 11C Master Plan (1,300 units) (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Highfield Mass Grading (4-0)
• Recommended approval for VOSO Phase 6B Master Plan (non-residential) (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on utility franchise agreements for non-potable water and other services serving areas near The Villages. The body is also considering the voluntary annexation of two parcels of land totaling approximately 9.45 acres.

• Ordinance O2023-15: 30-year utility franchises for multiple companies serving The Villages ARD
• Ordinance O2023-11: Voluntary annexation of 5 acres along E CR 470
• Ordinance O2023-12: Voluntary annexation of 4.45 acres along N US 301 and CR 126
• Municipal Services Complex payment app #20 for $113,469.48
• CivicPlus recodification services and software for $20,485.99

The Wildwood City Commission approved the consent agenda, two utility franchise ordinance amendments, and two voluntary annexations, all by 5-0 votes. It also approved several financial items, including a pay application and a landscaping maintenance agreement, and released two code enforcement liens. Four ordinances were introduced on first reading with no vote.

• Approved consent agenda items a-h (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02023-14 amending WUDD franchise to include non-potable irrigation water (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02023-15 amending Villages ARD franchise to add new franchisees (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation AN 2302-001 for 5 acres on E C 470 (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation AN 2302-002 for 4.45 acres near N US 301 and CR 126 (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Services Complex Pay App #20 for $113,469.48 (5-0)
• Approved MOA for landscaping maintenance on Buena Vista Boulevard South Extension (4-1)
• Approved code enforcement lien release for 615 Fourth Street (4-1)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider several development requests, including a large rezoning and planned development for Wildwood Place, a hotel addition, two new motel projects, a CVS pharmacy, and a 68-home subdivision. Staff recommends approval for all items. The board will also review minutes from its March 7 meeting.

• Rezoning RZ 2206-002: 34.75 acres (parcels D19-014, D19-043) from C-3, R-2, NMU-7 to C-3 and R-4
• Planned Development PD 2206-001 for Wildwood Place, concurrent with rezoning, owned by HWY 301/216, LLC
• Site plan SP 2111-003: 21,282 sq ft, 4-story addition to Comfort Inn and Suites (parcel G18-036)
• Site plan SP 2206-010: six motel buildings (Oxford Overnight) on 6.85 acres (parcels D32-029, D32-034)
• Site plan SP 2210-001: 14,871 sq ft CVS pharmacy with drive-thru on 2.11 acres (parcels G05-119, G05-120)

The Planning and Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Holt, recommended approval of all seven items on the agenda, including a zoning map amendment, three site plans, a plat, and two planned development requests. All votes were unanimous with only the Special Magistrate voting. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of RZ 2206-002 Wildwood Place zoning change to C-3 & R-4 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2111-003 Mainstay Suite 37 Room Addition (1-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2206-010 Oxford Overnight motel construction (1-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2210-001 CVS Wildwood pharmacy with drive-thru (1-0)
• Recommended approval of PLAT 2205-003 Wildwood Landing Improvement Plan (1-0)
• Recommended approval of PD 2206-001 Wildwood Place planned development (1-0)
• Recommended approval of PD 2301-001 Trailwinds Village PD amendment reducing buffer (1-0)

LPA

The Planning and Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for the Wildwood Place project. The proposal would change the future land use designation on two parcels (D19-014 and D19-043) from Commercial, Low-Density Residential & Residential Mixed Use to General Commercial & Medium High-Density Residential, covering 34.75 acres. Staff recommends approval. The board will also review minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting.

• CP 2206-002: Future Land Use Map amendment for Wildwood Place on parcels D19-014 and D19-043
• Change from Commercial, Low-Density Residential & Residential Mixed Use to General Commercial & Medium High-Density Residential
• 34.75 acres (MOL) affected
• Accompanied by rezoning request RZ 2206-002
• Staff recommends approval

The Planning and Zoning Board as Local Planning Agency recommended approval of a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for the Wildwood Place project, changing the Future Land Use Map designation on 34.75 acres from Commercial, Low-Density Residential & Residential Mixed use to General Commercial & Medium High-Density Residential. The recommendation was made by Special Magistrate Lindsay C.T. Holt, with no seconder, and included discussion of traffic improvements along CR 216. The board also approved the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Recommended approval of CP 2206-002 Wildwood Place land-use change (1-0)
• Approved summary minutes from February 7, 2023 meeting (1-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:10 p.m. (1-0)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Compliance Commission will review ongoing violations at two local properties. The meeting includes a special magistrate overview, staff swearing-in, and approval of prior minutes before addressing active cases.

• Case #2212-0006 at 819 S Main Street (Jill's Unique Creations) cited for sign code and permitting violations
• Case #2303-0002 at 309 Gray Avenue (John Sumner & Caitlyn Phillips) cited for derelict vehicles and junk/debris accumulation

The Special Magistrate approved the March 7 minutes and closed a sign violation case after the property was brought into compliance. In new business, the board ordered John Sumner and Caitlyn Phillips to clean up derelict vehicles and debris at 309 Gray Avenue within 90 days and pay $94.71 in administrative costs, with a $25-per-day fine to start if not compliant.

• Approved minutes of March 7, 2023 (adopted)
• Closed Case #2212-0006 (Jill's Unique Creations) as compliant, no order
• Ordered 90 days to comply on Case #2303-0002 (Sumner/Phillips) at 309 Gray Avenue
• Assessed $94.71 administrative costs for Case #2303-0002
• Set $25-per-day fine if compliance not met after 90 days

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will consider establishing the Eastport and Middleton Downtown community development districts, along with several property annexations and zoning changes. The agenda also includes a contract award for the Pleasantdale Drive Roadway Rehabilitation Project and renewals for security software.

• Ordinance No. O2023-1 establishing the Eastport Community Development District
• Ordinance No. O2023-2 establishing the Middleton Downtown Community Development District
• Ordinance No. O2023-10 for the voluntary annexation of 3.68 acres for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza
• Ordinance No. O2023-8 for a zoning map amendment from M-1 to M-2 for the RMC Wildwood Ready Mix Plant on 7.4 acres
• Pleasantdale Drive Roadway Rehabilitation Project award in the amount of $1,208,827

The City Commission unanimously approved two ordinances establishing the Eastport and Middleton Downtown Community Development Districts, covering about 111 acres of commercial and mixed-use land. It also approved a $1.2 million road rehabilitation contract and several other items, all by 5-0 votes.

• Adopted ordinance creating Eastport Community Development District (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Middleton Downtown Community Development District (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 3.68 acres for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to M-2 for RMC Wildwood Ready Mix Plant (5-0)
• Approved $1,208,827 Pleasantdale Drive Roadway Rehabilitation Project award to DB Civil (5-0)
• Approved $24,850 Wildwood PD Monument Sign construction (5-0)
• Approved $27,000 Kimley-Horn Work Authorization for geotechnical services (5-0)
• Declared Onan generator surplus for auction (5-0)

General

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a temporary moratorium on new comprehensive plan amendments and rezoning applications that would increase residential density beyond existing entitlements, effective until January 1, 2024. The commission will also vote on several contracts, including a fireworks display award, a downtown redevelopment agreement, and a reimbursement to Sumter County for construction costs. A resolution adopting meeting rules and procedures is also up for approval.

• Ordinance O2023-16: temporary moratorium on residential density increases until Jan 1, 2024
• Resolution R2023-8: adopting 'Meeting Rules and Order' policy
• Award fireworks display RFP to Zambelli Fireworks
• Contract documents with G3 Development for downtown redevelopment
• Reimbursement of $300,270.00 to Sumter County for Buena Vista Extension force main construction

The Wildwood City Commission defeated a proposed temporary moratorium on residential density increases (Ordinance 02023-16) by a 2-3 vote, with Mayor Wolf and Commissioner Elliott in favor and Mayor Pro Tem Bivins, Commissioner Flores, and Commissioner Green against. The commission then unanimously approved moving forward with a growth analysis. Other actions included approving a grant of easement, adopting meeting rules, awarding a fireworks contract, approving a downtown redevelopment contract, and reimbursing Sumter County for construction costs.

• Defeated Ordinance 02023-16, temporary moratorium on residential density increases (2-3)
• Adopted motion to move forward with a growth analysis (5-0)
• Approved grant of easement from The Villages Land Operating Company, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2023-8, meeting rules and procedures policy (5-0)
• Awarded fireworks display contract to Zambelli Fireworks, including Option Two (larger shells) and Option Three (New Year's Eve display) (5-0)
• Approved contract with G3 Development for parking garage and downtown redevelopment (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement of $300,270.00 to Sumter County BOCC for force main construction costs (5-0)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will discuss and consider recommendations for several new construction and site plan projects, including a Mainstay Suites building addition, an Oxford Overnight motel project, a CVS pharmacy with a drive-thru, and preliminary plans for residential subdivisions like Wildwood Cottages. The committee will also review amendments for planned developments such as Wildwood Place and Trailwinds Village, along with a utility force main modification.

• SP 2111-003: Technical waiver and 21,282 sq ft addition to Comfort Inn and Suites (Mainstay Suites)
• SP 2206-010: Construction of six motel/hotel buildings for Oxford Overnight on 6.85 acres
• SP 2210-001: Construction of a 14,871 sq ft CVS pharmacy retail building with a drive-thru
• PLAT 2111-001: Preliminary plan for Wildwood Cottages Phases 1 and 2 consisting of 96 single-family homes
• PD 2206-001: Planned Development amendment and rezoning for Wildwood Place

The Project Review Committee unanimously recommended approval for all nine items on the agenda, including hotel additions, a CVS pharmacy, two residential subdivisions, and two planned development amendments. No comments were offered or received on any item, and the meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m.

• Recommended approval for Mainstay Suite 37 room addition (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Sanitation Maintenance Facility Phase 2 parking expansion (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Oxford Overnight motel/hotel construction (4-0)
• Recommended approval for CVS Wildwood pharmacy with drive-thru (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Warm Springs Ave force main modification (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Wildwood Cottages Phase 2 preliminary plan (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Wildwood Landing improvement plan (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Wildwood Place PD amendment (4-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a voluntary annexation, first readings of ordinances including a proposed development moratorium on residential density increases, and approvals for utility franchise agreements. The agenda also includes consent items, a generator purchase, and various contracts.

• Ordinance O2023-16: temporary moratorium on rezoning for residential density increases until Jan 1, 2024
• Ordinance O2023-15: 30-year utility franchises for multiple companies serving The Villages
• Ordinance O2023-6: annexation of 0.33 acres on N US 301 (Stick and Stone Project)
• Generator purchase for lift stations 3, 4, 10, 25, 26 for $345,086
• Kimley-Horn work authorization for Barwick/St. Clair storm drainage pond, not to exceed $72,000

The Wildwood City Commission approved the consent agenda, a voluntary annexation for the Stick and Stone Project, a grant application for the Lake Deaton Park Renovation Project, a storm drainage pond work authorization, a mowing contract, and a highway maintenance agreement. The commission tabled a request for engineering services for the CR 209 odor control system replacement to gather more information. Several ordinances were introduced for first reading, including a development moratorium.

• Approved consent agenda items a-f (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation for Stick and Stone Project (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Florida Boating Improvement Program grant application (5-0)
• Approved Kimley-Horn Work Authorization No. 44 for $72,000 (5-0)
• Tabled engineering services for CR 209 odor control system replacement (5-0)
• Approved mowing and landscape maintenance contract with Aero Groundlech, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Highway Maintenance MOA Amendment #1 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider a zoning map amendment and five development proposals, all with staff recommendations for approval. The board is making recommendations on these items, which include a ready mix plant, medical office, convenience store, self-storage facility, and car wash.

• Zoning change for RMC Wildwood Ready Mix Plant on 7.4 acres from M-1 to M-2 (Parcel D32-172)
• 3,718 sq ft medical office building for Dr. Heydari on 1.38 acres (Parcel G05-143)
• 12,410 sq ft Sunstop #351 convenience store with fuel station on 2.21 acres (Parcel D30D001)
• 89,603 sq ft self-storage facility with 8 buildings on 10.2277 acres (Parcels D18-044 & D18-215)
• Special exception for Mister Car Wash, approx. 5,430 SF with 22 parking spaces (Parcel G04LCO-011)

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Holt, recommended approval for all five items on the agenda: a zoning change for a ready mix plant, a medical office, a convenience store with fuel station, a self-storage facility, and a car wash special exception. Each recommendation was made by Special Magistrate Holt with no seconder and no discussion from the public.

• Recommended approval of RZ 2302-001 to rezone 7.4 acres from M-1 to M-2 for RMC Wildwood Ready Mix Plant
• Recommended approval of SP 2104-001 for a 3,718 sq ft medical office building for Dr. Heydari
• Recommended approval of SP 2203-011 for a 12,410 sq ft convenience store with fuel station (Sunstop #351)
• Recommended approval of SP 2204-006 for an 89,603 sq ft self-storage facility with 8 storage buildings and an office
• Recommended approval of SE 2301-001 for a Mister Car Wash (approx. 5,430 sq ft) on CMU-zoned property

Code Compliance

The Wildwood City Code Compliance Commission held a regular meeting on March 7, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda included a special magistrate overview of the code enforcement process and swearing in of city staff. No substantive decisions or new business items were listed.

The March 7, 2023, regular meeting of the Wildwood Code Enforcement Board was called to order by Special Magistrate Holt, who noted there were no items on the agenda. The board approved the summary minutes from the February 7, 2023, meeting, and then adjourned at 1:01 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved summary minutes from February 7, 2023, meeting (adopted)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:01 p.m. (adjourned)

General

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss city business. The agenda includes a development update and a contract regarding the wastewater treatment plant.

• WWTP CMAR contract with PC Construction
• Development update presentation
• Discussion on Commission meeting rules and order

The Wildwood City Commission voted 3-2 to adopt Option 2, temporarily suspending Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Zoning Map amendments, along with Option 4, seeking additional data on growth impacts. The motion was made by Commissioner Elliott and seconded by Commissioner Bivins, with Mayor Wolf and Commissioner Elliott in favor, and Commissioners Flores and Green opposed. The commission also unanimously approved a Construction Manager at Risk contract with PC Construction for the wastewater treatment plant expansion. No other substantive decisions were made; a draft of Commission Meeting Rules and Orders was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Adopted motion to temporarily suspend FLUM and Zoning Map amendments and seek additional data (3-2)
• Approved WWTP CMAR contract with PC Construction (5-0)
• Discussed Commission Meeting Rules and Orders, no vote taken

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on several requests to change land use designations and zoning for properties on County Rd Wildwood, Huey Street, and the Pointe Grande project. The body will also consider property annexations and a boundary amendment for a community development district.

• Chemical pump skid replacement for $73,896.00
• Rezoning 5 acres at 6083 County Rd Wildwood from Rural Residential to Commercial
• Rezoning 21.59 acres on Huey Street to High Density Residential
• Rezoning 20 acres for Pointe Grande Wildwood to Medium Density Residential
• Annexation of 1.97 acres for All County Collision

The Wildwood City Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda, several land use and zoning amendments, a voluntary annexation, a community development district boundary change, a developer's agreement, and funding for pavement rehabilitation. All votes were 5-0. The commission also proclaimed March 2023 as Irish American Heritage Month and scheduled a special meeting for March 6, 2023.

• Adopted consent agenda including expenditure report, minutes, and budgeted items (5-0)
• Proclaimed March 2023 as Irish American Heritage Month (5-0)
• Approved VOSO 10th Amendment Chapter 163 boundary increase by 7.72 acres (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for 6083 County Rd Wildwood to Commercial (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to C-3 for 6083 County Rd Wildwood (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan and zoning changes for SWC Multi-family Huey Street (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan and zoning changes for Pointe Grande Wildwood (5-0)
• Approved annexation for All County Collison (1.97 acres) and VCDD No. 15 boundary amendment (5-0)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will review four site plans and technical waivers at this meeting, including a medical office, architectural lighting changes, a convenience store with fuel, and a self-storage facility. Staff recommendations are provided for each item.

• Technical waiver to remove NE landscape buffer for Dr. Heydari Medical Office (3,718 sq ft) on 1.38 acres
• Architectural lighting and photometric plan change for Villas at Wildwood
• Construction of Sunstop #351 convenience store with fuel station (12,410 sq ft) on 2.21 acres
• Self-storage facility (89,603 sq ft) on 10.2277 acres with staff approval contingent on utility easement

The Project Review Committee recommended approval for four projects: a medical office building with a landscape buffer waiver, a lighting plan change for a build-for-rent development, a convenience store with fuel station, and a self-storage facility. All recommendations were approved unanimously by the four voting members present. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 10, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2104-001 Dr. Heydari Medical Office with landscape buffer waiver (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2203-003 Villas at Wildwood lighting and photometric plan change (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2203-011 Sunstop #351 convenience store with fuel station (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2204-006 Self Storage Wildwood, subject to utility easement resolution (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on the second budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-2023 and several zoning and land use map amendments. The body is also reviewing various infrastructure contracts and a decrease in solid waste user charges.

• Resolution R2023-2 to amend the FY 2022-2023 budget
• Rezoning of 7.72 acres to Age Restricted Development for The Villages Development Company, LLC
• Resolution R2023-4 to decrease solid waste user charges
• Blanket purchase agreement with RCM Utilities for $165,000.00
• CR 209 Water Main Extension Phase No. 1 payment of $207,096.89

The City Commission unanimously approved the FY23 second budget amendment, carrying forward projects and capital items from FY22. It also approved the VOSO 10th Amendment, including a comprehensive plan and zoning change for 7.72 acres, and a boundary decrease for Villages CDD No. 15. Several first-reading ordinances were introduced without votes, and multiple contracts and payments were approved.

• Approved FY23 second budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved VOSO 10th Amendment Chapter 163 agreement (5-0)
• Approved CP 2211-002 VOSO 10th Amendment land use change (5-0)
• Approved RZ 2211-002 VOSO 10th Amendment rezoning (5-0)
• Approved CDD 2301-001 VCDD No. 15 boundary decrease (5-0)
• Approved Waste Management fuel surcharge decrease (5-0)
• Approved $100,272.59 change order for stormwater pond (5-0)
• Approved $165,000 blanket purchase agreement with RCM Utilities (5-0)

General

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss a budget amendment for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The board will also review minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting.

• Resolution No. R2023-1: FY23 First CRA Budget Amendment

The Wildwood CRA board adopted Resolution P.2023-1, the first budget amendment for fiscal year 2023, which carries an outstanding project from FY22 into the FY23 budget. The vote was 5-0 with no public comments. The board also approved the minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting, also 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:49 a.m.

• Adopted FY23 first CRA budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 CRA board meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider several zoning map amendments and a major subdivision improvement plan at its February 7, 2023 meeting. Items on the agenda include multi-family and commercial zoning requests as well as the Twisted Oaks subdivision improvement plan. The Special Magistrate will review these items to provide recommendations to the city.

• RZ 2211-001 SWC Multi-family Huey Street: Zoning map amendment for 21.59 acres from R-3 and R-5 to R-5.
• RZ 2212-002 6083 County Rd Wildwood: Zoning map amendment for 5 acres from RR5 to C-3.
• RZ 2212-003 Pointe Grande Wildwood: Zoning map amendment for 20 acres from A10C to R-3.
• PLAT 2205-001 Twisted Oaks Improvement Plan: Subdivision improvement plan for 734 single-family, townhome, multi-family units, amenities, and commercial lots on 387.29 acres.

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of three Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendments. These include a land use change for the SWC MF Huey Street project, a change for 6083 County Road, and a change for the Pointe Grande project. All recommendations were made by Special Magistrate Holt with no seconder, and no public comments were received.

• Recommended approval of CP 2211-001 SWC MF Huey Street (land use change to High-Density Residential)
• Recommended approval of CP 2212-002 6083 County Road Wildwood (land use change to Commercial)
• Recommended approval of CP 2212-003 Pointe Grande Wildwood (land use change to Medium Density Residential)

LPA

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing three requests to change the Future Land Use Map designations for specific parcels. The board will determine if favorable recommendations for these amendments should be forwarded to the City Commission.

• CP 2211-001: Request to change 21.59 acres on Huey Street from Medium Density Residential & Central Mixed Use to High Density Residential
• CP 2212-002: Request to change 5 acres at 6083 County Rd Wildwood from Rural Residential to Commercial
• CP 2212-003: Request to change 20 acres at Pointe Grande Wildwood from Agriculture to Medium Density Residential

The Planning & Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Holt, recommended approval of all four items on the agenda: two rezoning requests, one rezoning with a plat, and one improvement plan. No public comments were offered on any item. The recommendations will go to the City Commission for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of RZ 2211-001 to rezone 21.59 acres on Huey Street from R-3/R-5 to R-5 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2212-002 to rezone 5 acres at 6083 County Road from RR5 to C-3 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2212-003 to rezone 20 acres at Pointe Grande from A10C to R-3 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of Plat 2205-001 Twisted Oaks improvement plan for 734 units (1-0)

Code Compliance

The Code Enforcement board is meeting to review four specific property violations. The cases involve illegal semi-trailer parking and the use of unpermitted banners as permanent signs.

• Case# 2208-0001: Semi-trailer parking and stormwater violations at 9668 N US 301
• Case# 2208-0002: Semi-trailer parking and stormwater violations at 9770 N US 301
• Case# 2210-0003: Sign code violations at 10973 N US 301
• Case# 2212-0006: Sign code violations at 819 S Main Street

The Special Magistrate issued enforcement orders for two properties regarding illegal semi-trailer parking and stormwater issues. One business was found in violation of sign codes, while another case was noted as compliant with no further action taken.

• Ordered Pepper Tree Developers, LLC to comply within 15 days or face $250 daily retroactive fines and $104.25 cost
• Ordered Ayon Realty, LLC to comply within 15 days or face $250 daily retroactive fines and $104.25 cost
• Found Jill's Unique Creations in violation of sign codes; granted 60 days to comply or face $25 daily fines and $101.63 cost
• Recorded Case # 2210-0003 (Burns Kitchen and Bath & JJJ & Luck Rentals) as compliant; no action taken
• Approved summary minutes from January 10, 2023

General

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss commission meeting procedures. The agenda includes a presentation on this topic, followed by adjournment. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation regarding commission meeting procedures

The City Commission held a workshop featuring a presentation by Attorney Joshua Bills on the legal differences between Quasi-Judicial, Legislative, and Public Forum proceedings. No formal votes were taken on new policies, but officials discussed implementing speaker cards and translator notifications.

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances to establish community development districts (Eastport and Middleton Downtown), but staff recommends continuing both to a later date. The commission will also hear first readings of ordinances to change land use and zoning for 7.72 acres owned by The Villages Development Company, and consider a resolution supporting a legislative appropriation for the water reclamation facility. Other items include approval of a final plat, a right-of-way deed, a pay application, and a police department report.

• Ordinance O2023-1: Establish Eastport Community Development District (continuance requested)
• Ordinance O2023-2: Establish Middleton Downtown Community Development District (continuance requested)
• Ordinance O2022-105: Small-scale future land use map amendment for 7.72 acres (K13-010 & K13-015) from Agriculture to Age Restricted Development
• Ordinance O2022-106: Rezone 7.72 acres from RR5C to ARD for The Villages Development Company
• Resolution R2023-3: Authorize city manager to coordinate legislative appropriation request for water reclamation facility

The City Commission adopted a resolution requesting $4 million in legislative appropriations for improvements to the main water reclamation facility. The board also approved a payment for the Municipal Services Complex and a right-of-way deed for The Keys at Wildwood I.

• Approved $4M legislative appropriation request for water reclamation facility (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Services Complex Pay App #19 for $87,557.70 (5-0)
• Approved The Keys at Wildwood I Right-of-Way Deed (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including PLAT 2211-004 Wildwood Crossing Final Plat (5-0)
• Continued CDD 2211-001 Eastport public hearing to February 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued CDD 2211-002 Middleton Downtown public hearing to February 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Held first reading for CP 2211-002 and RZ 2211-002 VOSO 10th Amendment (no vote)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda includes reviewing past minutes, two old business cases requesting fine reductions for compliant properties, and one new business case involving property maintenance and solid waste violations.

• Fine reduction request for Theresa Williams at 615 Fourth Street (Case# 1809-0003)
• Fine reduction request for Casey Allen Strickland at 802 Water Oak Street (Case# 2204-0009)
• New code enforcement case for Emma Hattie Lucille Holland Johnson Ennis at 339 Young Circle (Case# 2210-0002)

The Special Magistrate approved the December 6, 2022 minutes. Two old cases were closed with fines reduced to zero: Theresa Williams (615 Fourth Street) and Casey Allen Strickland (802 Water Oak Street), each paying administrative costs. A new case against Emma Hattie Lucille Holland Johnson Ennis (339 Young Circle) was ordered to be cleaned within 30 days, with a $100 per day fine to accrue if not complied.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2022
• Reduced fine to zero for Theresa Williams, 615 Fourth Street, with $76.98 administrative cost
• Reduced fine to zero for Casey Allen Strickland, 802 Water Oak Street, with $195.46 administrative cost
• Ordered Emma Hattie Lucille Holland Johnson Ennis to remove all items from 339 Young Circle within 30 days, with $100/day fine if not complied

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee will consider three plat applications, including a large mixed-use subdivision and two commercial plats. Staff recommends approval for all, with conditions for the larger projects. The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Twisted Oaks improvement plan: 734 single-family, townhome, multi-family units, amenities, and commercial lots on 387.29 acres
• MIA Enterprises lot split (minor plat) on parcel D17-063
• Wildwood Crossing final plat: three commercial lots on 24.31 acres
• Staff recommends approval contingent on resolving City Attorney and Utility comments for Twisted Oaks
• Staff recommends approval contingent on resolving City Attorney and Development Services comments for Wildwood Crossing

The Project Review Committee recommended approval for three plats: Twisted Oaks Improvement Plan, MIA Enterprises Lot Split, and Wildwood Crossing Final Plat. The Twisted Oaks recommendation is conditional on satisfying outstanding comments, including utility agreement and water connection changes. The MIA Enterprises lot split had all comments satisfied, and Wildwood Crossing was recommended with notes on performance bond and easement language.

• Approved summary minutes from December 6, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Twisted Oaks Improvement Plan (5-0) with conditions
• Recommended approval of MIA Enterprises Lot Split (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Wildwood Crossing Final Plat (5-0)

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider three small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments. Each request is paired with a rezoning and would change the land-use designation for specific parcels. Staff recommends approval for all three, which would then go to the City Commission.

• CP 2211-001: Change 21.59 acres on Huey Street from Medium Density Residential & Central Mixed Use to High Density Residential (Ordinance O2022-103)
• CP 2211-002: Change 7.72 acres (K13-010 & K13-015) from Agriculture to Age Restricted Development (Ordinance O2022-105)
• CP 2212-002: Change 5 acres at 6083 County Rd from Rural Residential to Commercial
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022 meeting

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board as Local Planning Agency approved the December 6, 2022 minutes, recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment for the VOSO 10th Amendment (changing 7.72 acres from Agriculture to Age Restricted Development), and continued two other amendments to February 7, 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Recommended approval of CP 2211-002 VOSO 10th Amendment (1-0)
• Continued CP 2211-001 SWC MF Huey Street to February 7, 2023
• Continued CP 2212-002 6083 County Rd Wildwood to February 7, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will review and likely vote on three zoning-map amendments and one final plat at this meeting. Staff recommends approval for all four items, contingent on resolution of outstanding comments for the Wildwood Crossing plat.

• RZ 2212-002: Rezone 5-acre parcel at 6083 County Rd from RR5 to C-3
• RZ 2211-001: Rezone 21.59-acre SWC Multi-family site on Huey Street from R-3/R-5 to R-5
• RZ 2211-002: Rezone 7.72-acre Villages Development site from RR5C to ARD
• PLAT 2211-004: Final plat approval for Wildwood Crossing commercial lots on 24.31 acres

The Planning and Zoning Board continued two rezoning requests to February 7, 2023: RZ 2212-002 (6083 County Road, from RR5 to C-3) and RZ 2211-001 (Huey Street multi-family, from R-3/R-5 to R-5). The board recommended approval of the Wildwood Crossing final plat (three commercial lots) and heard a rezoning request from The Villages (RZ 2211-002) with no action recorded. The meeting adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

• Continued RZ 2212-002 (6083 County Road) to February 7, 2023
• Continued RZ 2211-001 (Huey Street multi-family) to February 7, 2023
• Recommended approval of Wildwood Crossing final plat (3 commercial lots)
• Approved minutes of December 6, 2022 meeting

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will decide on three zoning and land-use ordinances, including a small-scale future land-use map amendment and a zoning map change for 0.99 acres near Middleton. It will also consider establishing two new community development districts and approve several infrastructure contracts totaling over $245,000.

• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (CP 2209-001) for 0.99 acres near Middleton
• Zoning Map Amendment (RZ 2209-001) for 0.99 acres near Middleton
• Planned Development Amendment (PD 2205-001) for Turkey Run project
• Eastport Community Development District establishment (O2023-1)
• Middleton Downtown Community Development District establishment (O2023-2)

The City Commission approved three land-use and zoning changes: a comprehensive plan amendment to Public Facilities, a zoning change to IN, and a Turkey Run PD amendment. It also approved consent items, budgeted financial items, pay applications, an architectural services RFQ, and a construction financing option with G3 Development. Two ordinances for Community Development Districts received first reading only, with no vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 02022-90, changing Future Land Use Map designation from Agriculture to PF for parcels G32-008 & G32-027 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02022-91, changing zoning from R2M & R4M to IN for parcels G32-008 & G32-027 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02022-96, amending Turkey Run Planned Development to be consistent with Central Mixed Use (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, and C3, including $19,920 for lift station fence repairs, $77,147 for wet well rehab, and $35,569.80 for pump replacement (5-0)
• Approved City Hall HVAC Renovation Pay App #5 for $19,358.10 (5-0)
• Approved CR 209 Water Main Extension Phase No. 1 Pay App No. 5 for $186,732.72 (5-0)
• Approved RFQ #2023-02, selecting Ohlson Lavoie Corporation for architectural services for Recreation and Community Outreach Center (5-0)
• Approved Scenario #1, a Design Build P3 construction financing option with G3 Development (5-0)