Wildwood public meetings in 2024

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee will review and provide recommendations for four site plans. These include a new church, a self-storage facility, a bank office building, and a temporary retention pond.

• SP 2204-004: 10,000 SF church and infrastructure on 6.72 acres (Parcel D33-020)
• SP 2310-004: Three-story self-service storage building on 4.86 acres (Parcel G33-154)
• SP 2408-008: Citizen’s First Bank Office Building (Parcel G08-120)
• SP 2409-001: Dry retention pond on CR 472

The Project Review Committee approved all four site plan applications on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. Two projects — Freedom Fellowship Church and Wildwood Self Storage — were approved with contingencies requiring resolution of outstanding comments. The other two, Citizen's First Bank Office Building and CR 472 Temporary Pond, were approved without conditions.

• Approved Freedom Fellowship Church site plan (SP 2204-004) with contingencies (5-0)
• Approved Wildwood Self Storage site plan (SP 2310-004) with contingencies (5-0)
• Approved Citizen's First Bank Office Building site plan (SP 2408-008) (5-0)
• Approved CR 472 Temporary Pond site plan (SP 2409-001) (5-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on two small-scale comprehensive plan and zoning amendments: one to change 5 acres from agricultural to low-density residential for a single-family home, and another to change 10.02 acres from agricultural to commercial for a self-storage facility. The commission will also consider a voluntary annexation of 0.182 acres at 102 Gator Ct., approve several financial items including a $65,286.85 pump purchase, and hear reports on the Main Street parking garage and other contracts.

• Ordinance O2024-69/O2024-70: Rezone 5 acres (Parcel D19-067) from Agricultural to Low Density Residential (R-1) for 'Greatest American Hero'
• Ordinance O2024-76/O2024-77: Rezone 10.02 acres (Parcel K09A020) from Agricultural to Commercial (C-2) for 'Indian Oaks Self Storage'
• Ordinance O2024-79: Voluntary annexation of 0.182 acres at 102 Gator Ct. (Floeter House)
• Purchase of 60 HP emergency transfer pump from Xylem for $65,286.85
• CEPRA right-of-way maintenance contract renewal for $79,348.80

Code Compliance

The City of Wildwood's Code Compliance board will hold a regular meeting to address three ongoing code enforcement cases involving properties at 311 Mill Street, 828 Lee Street, and 502 Oak Terrace. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and swear in city staff. All three cases involve properties that remain non-compliant with city codes.

• Case# 2106-0004: 311 Mill Street, exterior property maintenance and unsafe structure, continued from September 3, 2024
• Case# 2308-0001: 828 Lee Street, derelict vehicles, violation of enforcement order from August 6, 2024
• Case# 24-0022: 502 Oak Terrace, unsafe structure, junk and debris, unpermitted accessory structure
• Approval of summary minutes from November 5, 2024

The Special Magistrate approved the November 5, 2024 minutes and issued enforcement orders for two properties. Case #2106-0004 (311 Mill Street) was given 45 days to comply and pay $188.56 in costs. Case #2308-0001 (828 Lee Street) was given 30 days to comply and pay $262.22, with a $100 per day fine retroactive to the hearing date if not complied. Case #24-0022 (502 Oak Terrace) was found compliant after a permit was received, so no order was needed. A satisfaction of enforcement was executed for Speedy Sparrow after compliance and payment.

• Approved November 5, 2024 summary minutes
• Issued enforcement order for Case #2106-0004: 45 days to comply, pay $188.56
• Issued enforcement order for Case #2308-0001: 30 days to comply, pay $262.22, $100/day fine if not
• Closed Case #24-0022 as compliant after permit received
• Executed Satisfaction of Order of Enforcement for Speedy Sparrow

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment (CP 2410-003) for the Floeter House property. The request would change the Future Land Use Map designation from Rural Residential (Sumter County) to Mobile Home Park (City) on a 0.182-acre parcel. Staff recommends approval. The board will also approve minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting.

• CP 2410-003: Small-scale Future Land Use Map amendment for parcel G27B010, from Rural Residential to Mobile Home Park
• Rezoning request RZ 2410-003 accompanies the amendment
• Staff recommends approval
• Approval of minutes from November 5, 2024 regular meeting

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will decide on five final plats and two zoning-map amendments, including a 350-unit planned development and a 140-lot subdivision. Staff and the Project Review Committee recommend approval for all items except two plats that are contingent on city-attorney comments.

• RZ 2410-003 Floeter House zoning change from R6C to MHP on 0.182-acre parcel G27B010
• PD 2312-001 Wildwood III Planned Development up to 350 units on 55.73 acres
• PLAT 2401-001 Cootie's Ranch Final Plat 4-parcel subdivision on 38.55 acres
• PLAT 2407-005 Twisted Oaks Phase 2 Final Plat 215 lots, contingent on city-attorney comments
• PLAT 2407-007 Highfield at Twisted Oaks Phase 2 Final Plat 140 lots, contingent on city-attorney comments

The Planning and Zoning Board approved all seven items on the agenda, including a zoning map amendment for the Floeter House, the Wildwood III Planned Development with up to 350 dwelling units, and several final plats. Three items were approved with contingencies requiring resolution of outstanding comments. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved zoning map amendment for Floeter House (R6M to MHP) (1-0)
• Approved Wildwood III Planned Development, up to 350 units (1-0)
• Approved Cootie's Ranch Final Plat, 4-parcel subdivision (1-0)
• Approved Twisted Oaks Phase 2 Final Plat with contingencies (1-0)
• Approved Twisted Oaks Townhomes Phase 2 Final Plat, 128 lots (1-0)
• Approved Highfield at Twisted Oaks Phase 2 Final Plat with contingencies (1-0)
• Approved Dr. Heydari Medical Office Mod with contingencies (1-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider several wastewater treatment plant items, including a $8,110,812 owner-direct equipment purchase and a $168,511 engineering services contract. They will also hold a public hearing on a sewer use ordinance amendment and a first reading of a Waste Management rate update. The agenda includes a wastewater treatment plant update presentation and a city charter discussion.

• Ordinance O2024-80 amending sewer use reporting requirements (Chapter 19)
• Ordinance O2024-91 first reading: Waste Management solid waste and recycling rate changes
• Owner direct purchase of large equipment for wastewater treatment plant: $8,110,812
• CPH Engineering additional services for Wildwood WRF: $168,511
• Wastewater treatment plant grant amendments

The Wildwood City Commission approved three wastewater-related items: an $8,110,812 owner-direct purchase of major equipment for the treatment plant, a $168,511 contract for CPH Engineering services, and two grant amendments with no monetary change. The commission also adopted Ordinance No. 02024-67 modifying the Industrial Waste program and held a first reading of a Waste Management rate increase ordinance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $8,110,812 owner-direct purchase of large equipment for wastewater treatment plant (5-0)
• Approved $168,511 additional services contract for CPH Engineering (5-0)
• Approved grant amendments for wastewater treatment plant (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 02024-67 modifying Industrial Waste program (5-0)
• First reading of Waste Management rate increase ordinance; public hearing set for January 13, 2025

General

The Wildwood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board will meet to approve the September 23, 2024 meeting minutes, consider allowing non-profits to participate in the Facade Grant Program, and approve a bid award for Jackson Street improvements under ITB #2024-31. The meeting is a regular session with public comment and swearing-in of staff and speakers.

• Approval of September 23, 2024 CRA meeting minutes
• Consideration of non-profit participation in the Facade Grant Program
• Approval of award for ITB #2024-31 Jackson Street Improvements

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on four voluntary annexation ordinances, including a 103.5-acre property in Oxford (Canan Oaks) and a 10.02-acre site for Indian Oaks Self Storage. The commission will also hear first readings of ordinances to change land use and zoning for the Greatest American Hero parcel and Indian Oaks Self Storage. Consent agenda items include approvals of site plans, plats, and minutes. Financial items include awarding contracts for Jackson Street improvements and Osceola Ave drainage design.

• Annexation of 103.5 acres at 2277 E C 466, 2483 E C 466, and 2700 CR 214, Oxford (AN 2408-002)
• Annexation of 10.02 acres at 227 CR 500 for Indian Oaks Self Storage (AN 2409-001)
• First reading of zoning change to C-2 for Indian Oaks Self Storage (O2024-77)
• Award of ITB #2024-31 for Jackson Street Improvements
• Authorization for engineering services with Kimley Horn for Osceola Ave drainage design, not to exceed $65,000

The Wildwood City Commission approved the consent agenda, including several site plans and plats, and four voluntary annexations (HEU Wildwood, Indian Oaks Self Storage, VOSO 11th Amendment, Canan Oaks) by unanimous 5-0 votes. They also awarded contracts for Jackson Street improvements ($1,533,916) and HA5 asphalt surface treatment, and approved engineering services for Osceola Ave drainage design. All decisions were unanimous with no substantive opposition.

• Approved consent agenda including site plans and plats (5-0)
• Approved annexation of HEU Wildwood parcels (5-0)
• Approved annexation of Indian Oaks Self Storage (5-0)
• Approved annexation of VOSO 11th Amendment parcels (5-0)
• Approved annexation of Canan Oaks parcels (5-0)
• Awarded Jackson Street Improvements to DB Civil Construction for $1,533,916 (5-0)
• Approved engineering services with Kimley Horn for Osceola Ave drainage design, not to exceed $65,000 (5-0)
• Approved Huey Street Improvements Payment Application No. 5 for $660,596.20 (5-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Wildwood Charter Review Committee will convene to review and discuss potential revisions to the city charter. The meeting includes a presentation by the Florida League of Cities and time for public comments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Florida League of Cities presentation by Lynn Tipton
• General discussion of city charter revisions

The Wildwood Charter Review Committee met on November 18, 2024, and approved the minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting (5-0). The committee discussed a section-by-section review of the City Charter, targeting completion by May 2026 to allow time for public education and a referendum. They agreed to hold four town hall meetings instead of seven, and unanimously supported retaining the Council-Manager form of government. The next meeting was set for January 6, 2025.

• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Set next meeting for January 6, 2025 at 6 PM
• Agreed to hold four public town hall meetings on charter revisions
• Unanimously supported retaining Council-Manager form of government

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee is considering recommendations for several residential and commercial developments. These include a planned development amendment, four final plats for subdivisions, a medical office building, and an apartment complex site plan modification.

• Wildwood III Planned Development: Request for up to 350 dwelling units and 20,000 SF of amenities on 55.73 acres
• Cootie's Ranch Final Plat: 4-parcel subdivision on 38.55 acres including right-of-way dedication along CR 216
• Twisted Oaks Phase 2 and Townhomes: Final plats for 215 lots and a 128-lot subdivision on 9.467 acres
• Highfield at Twisted Oaks Phase 2: Final plat for a 140-lot subdivision on 25.110 acres
• Twisted Oaks Apartments: Site plan for a three-story building with 270 dwelling units on 16.79 acres

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on a small-scale future land use map amendment and zoning change for a 2.94-acre parcel in Wildwood East, as well as five separate voluntary annexations totaling approximately 58 acres. The meeting also includes a final budget amendment, proclamations, and contract awards for infrastructure projects such as HVAC upgrades and water main replacement.

• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (CP 2309-002) for Wildwood East parcel G04-013 from Rural Residential to High Density Residential
• Zoning Map Amendment (RZ 2309-002) for Wildwood East parcel G04-013 from RR1 to R-5
• Five voluntary annexations totaling ~58 acres: 0.286 acres at 5127 CR 169, 5 acres near CR 214 and CR 209, 0.59 acres in Hearty Host Lake Resort, 10.02 acres at 227 CR 500, and 40.18 acres at 10312 CR 209
• Final FY24 budget amendment (R2024-27) and purchasing card policy addition (R2024-28)
• Contracts awarded: $483,511.23 for South Old Wire Water Main Replacement, $344,000 for Rapid Infiltration Basin expansion, $189,350 for Lakeside Rotors replacement, and $55,450 amendment for Community Center HVAC project

Code Compliance

The Code Enforcement board will hear cases regarding exterior property maintenance and unsanitary living conditions. The body will consider whether to record a lien for unpaid utility bills.

• Case# 2304-0010: Exterior property maintenance violations at 505 Barwick Street
• Case# 24-0016: Unsanitary living conditions and unpaid utility bills at 300 S St. Clair Street
• Request to record an Order of Lien for 300 S St. Clair Street with the Sumter County Clerk of Courts

The Special Magistrate approved the October 1, 2024 minutes. In old business, a $100 per day fine was ordered retroactive to August 1, 2023, for a non-compliant property at 505 Barwick Street, with case costs of $331.82 due within 30 days. A separate case at 300 S St. Clair Street was closed after the respondent paid the utility bill in full, bringing the property into compliance.

• Approved October 1, 2024 summary minutes
• Ordered $100/day fine retroactive to Aug 1, 2023 for 505 Barwick St. property (Case #2304-0010)
• Ordered $331.82 case costs paid within 30 days for 505 Barwick St. property
• Closed Case #24-0016 at 300 S St. Clair St. after full payment brought property into compliance

LPA

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board as the Local Planning Agency will meet to consider two small-scale comprehensive plan amendments and accompanying rezoning requests. The items involve changing land use designations from county agricultural to city commercial for a 10.02-acre parcel and to city low-density residential for a 5-acre parcel. The meeting takes place at City Hall Commission Chamber.

• CP 2409-001 Indian Oaks Self Storage: Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning from Agricultural (Sumter County) to Commercial (City) for a 10.02-acre parcel (Parcel K09A020).
• CP 2410-001 Greatest American Hero: Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning from Agricultural (County) to Low Density Residential (City) for a 5-acre parcel (Parcel D19-067).
• Approval of summary minutes from the October 01, 2024 regular meeting.

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of two small-scale comprehensive plan amendments. The first would change 10.02 acres (parcel KO9A020) from Agricultural (Sumter County) to Commercial (City) for the Indian Oaks Self Storage project. The second would change 5 acres (parcel D19-067) from Agricultural (Sumter County) to Low Density Residential (City) for the Greatest American Hero project. Both recommendations were made by Special Magistrate Holt, with no other board members present to second or vote.

• Approved summary minutes for October 1, 2024 meeting
• Recommended approval of CP 2409-001 Indian Oaks Self Storage (land use change to Commercial)
• Recommended approval of CP 2410-001 Greatest American Hero (land use change to Low Density Residential)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will review several rezoning requests and site plans, including a 224-unit multifamily development, a church expansion, and a large master plan for up to 4,500 residential units. The board will also consider two zoning map amendments, one for a self-storage facility and one for a residential property. Staff recommends approval for most items, with some contingent on resolving outstanding comments.

• RZ 2409-001: Rezone 10.02 acres from RR5C to C-2 for Indian Oaks Self Storage
• RZ 2410-001: Rezone 5 acres from RR5C to R-1 for Greatest American Hero
• SP 2308-008: 224-unit multifamily development with 457 parking spaces on 25.62 acres
• SP 2309-008: 15,304 SF church on 6.72 acres
• SP 2408-005: Master plan for up to 4,500 dwelling units on 1,661.55 acres

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use and zoning changes, including a residential mixed-use designation, two commercial designations, a planned development for a gas station, and a voluntary de-annexation of 230.23 acres. They will also consider annexations, including one for Oxford Professional Plaza, and approve various equipment purchases and contracts. The agenda includes consent items, presentations, and reports.

• Ordinance O2024-58: Change 2.32 acres from Agricultural to Residential Mixed Use (John Papagno Residential)
• Ordinance O2024-64: Annex 3.63 acres for Oxford Professional Plaza
• Ordinance O2024-65: De-annex 230.23 acres (Villages and Buffalo Hide)
• Purchase of spare mixer ($42,218), gearbox ($52,231.94), Gator ($21,535), and tractor ($67,369.44)
• Huey Street Improvements: Change Order 4 ($21,500) and Payment Application 4 ($168,605.16)

The City Commission unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including equipment purchases and minutes, and adopted several land-use and zoning changes. It also approved a planned development for a convenience store with gas, a voluntary de-annexation of 230 acres, and multiple financial contracts. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted consent agenda including equipment purchases and minutes (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for John Papagno Residential (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Old Wire West (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Kent's Building (5-0)
• Approved planned development for convenience store with gas (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendments for three properties (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 3.63 acres for Oxford Professional Plaza (5-0)
• Approved de-annexation of 230.23 acres (Villages and Buffalo Hide) (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the 2024 Utility Master Plan and a September 2024 housing needs study. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the City Charter.

• 2024 Utility Master Plan
• City of Wildwood Housing Needs Study - September 2024
• City Charter discussion

The Wildwood City Commission held a workshop with no formal votes. Presentations covered the 2024 Utility Master Plan, a housing needs study, and the newly created Charter Review Committee. No decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on several land use amendments, including a residential change for 707 Missouri Ave and the annexation of two properties. The body is also reviewing multiple vehicle purchases for city departments and wastewater plant decommissioning payments.

• Purchase of six 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles for $393,261.39
• Proposed land use change for 707 Missouri Ave from Rural Residential to Medium Density Residential
• Blanket purchase agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for water meters for $300,000
• Payment of $320,636.53 for Continental Wastewater Treatment Plant decommissioning
• Proposed voluntary contraction (de-annexation) of approximately 230.23 acres of land

The Wildwood City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, including police vehicle purchases and budgeted items, and adopted ordinances for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning at 707 Missouri Ave, plus annexation of the John Papagno Residential parcel. It also approved two payments and a change order for the Continental Wastewater Treatment Plant project, and a blanket purchase agreement for water meters. Several ordinances received first reading only, with public hearings set for October 28, 2024.

• Adopted consent agenda items A-J (5-0), including purchase of six 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $393,261.39
• Adopted Ordinance 02024-53, changing future land use at 707 Missouri Ave to Medium Density Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02024-54, rezoning 707 Missouri Ave from RR1 to R-2 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02024-57, annexing 2.32 acres for John Papagno Residential (5-0)
• Approved Pay App No. 9 for Continental WWTP Decommissioning and SR 44 Force Main, $320,636.53 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Continental WWTP project, $44,057.16 (5-0)
• Approved blanket purchase agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for water meters, $300,000 (5-0)
• Proclaimed October 2024 as National Community Planning Month, Monarch Awareness Week, and Florida City Government Week (all 5-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Wildwood Charter Review Committee will hold its first meeting to introduce members, hear public comments, and receive presentations on Florida’s Sunshine Law and public records. The committee will also appoint a chair and vice chair and set a date for its next meeting.

• Appointment of Chairperson
• Appointment of Vice Chairperson
• Establishment of Second Meeting Date
• Florida League of Cities presentation by Lynn Tipton
• Sunshine Law and Public Records overview by City Attorney

The Wildwood Charter Review Committee held its first meeting, elected David Fountaine as Chairperson and Pastor Derrel Strickland as Vice Chairperson, and scheduled its next meeting for November 18. No substantive charter revisions were discussed or decided.

• Elected David Fountaine as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Pastor Derrel Strickland as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for November 18 at 6 PM

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will meet on October 8, 2024, to consider declaring a local state of emergency due to Hurricane Milton. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a resolution for approval, with no other concrete decisions or discussions listed.

• RESOLUTION NO. R2024-26: Local State of Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Milton (staff recommends approval)

The Wildwood City Commission unanimously adopted Resolution No. R2024-26, declaring a local state of emergency due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Milton. The city manager reported on flood preparations, including sandbag availability and shelter openings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. R2024-26 declaring local state of emergency for Hurricane Milton (5-0)

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee is meeting to evaluate several site plans and a plat. The body will consider recommendations for church constructions, a large-scale master plan, and a lot split.

• SP 2309-008: 15,304 SF church on 6.72 acres (Parcels D32-057 & D32-158)
• SP 2405-004: New Life Christian Church-Fellowship Hall & Office Expansion (Parcels D32-056 and D32-072)
• SP 2408-005: Master plan for residential areas up to 4,500 dwelling units on 1,661.55 acres
• PLAT 2308-008: Habitat for Humanity Lot Split (Parcel G06F075)

The Project Review Committee approved four items: a 15,304 SF church with contingencies, a fellowship hall and office expansion, a master plan for up to 4,500 dwelling units, and a Habitat for Humanity lot split. All votes were 5-0. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved SP 2309-008 Encounter Church with contingencies (5-0)
• Approved SP 2405-004 New Life Christian Church expansion (5-0)
• Approved SP 2408-005 VOSO PH XXXI DEFG Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved PLAT 2308-008 Habitat for Humanity Lot Split (5-0)

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board acting as the Local Planning Agency will review three requests to change future land use designations. These amendments would change how specific parcels of land can be developed in the city.

• CP 2408-001: Change 0.298 acres at Old Wire West from Medium Density Residential to Commercial
• CP 2408-002: Change 0.2421 acres at Kent's Building from Medium Density Residential to Commercial
• CP 2408-003: Change 2.32 acres at John Papagno Residential from Agricultural to Residential Mixed Use

The Planning & Zoning Board acting as Local Planning Agency recommended approval of three small-scale comprehensive plan amendments, all without applicant presence or public comment. The changes would rezone parcels to Commercial or Residential Mixed Use, pending final city commission approval.

• Recommended approval of CP 2408-001 Old Wire West (rezoning 0.298 acres to Commercial)
• Recommended approval of CP 2408-002 Kent's Building (rezoning 0.242 acres to Commercial)
• Recommended approval of CP 2408-003 John Papagno Residential (rezoning 2.32 acres to Residential Mixed Use)
• Approved minutes from August 6, 2024 and September 3, 2024 meetings

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider three zoning map amendments, a planned development request for a convenience store with gas, a site plan for an industrial park warehouse, and a special exception for a 30-bed micro hospital. The meeting will be held at City Hall on October 1, 2024.

• RZ 2408-001 Old Wire West: Request to change zoning from R-3 (City) to C-1 (City) on 0.298 acres (Parcel G05D061)
• RZ 2408-002 Kent's Building: Request to change zoning from R-3 (City) to C-1 (City) on 0.242 acres (Parcel G06L166)
• RZ 2408-003 John Papagno Residential: Request to change zoning from RR5C (County) to RMU (City) on 2.32 acres (Parcel D19-031)
• PD 2404-001 Convenience Store with Gas: Planned Development request for signage and infrastructure on Parcels G07-076, G07-078 & G07-250
• SE 2403-001 Wildwood Micro Hospital: Special Exception request for a 30-bed, approximately 70,000 square-foot hospital on a 44-acre parcel

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Lindsay C.T. Holt, approved minutes from August and September 2024 meetings. The board recommended approval for four rezoning requests (Old Wire West, Kent's Building, John Papagno Residential, and a convenience store with gas planned development) and one site plan (South Wildwood Industrial Park warehouse). A special exception request for a 30-bed micro hospital was continued to the next meeting due to wastewater capacity concerns.

• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of RZ 2408-001 Old Wire West (R-3 to C-1, 0.298 acres)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2408-002 Kent's Building (R-3 to C-1, 0.242 acres)
• Recommended approval of RZ 2408-003 John Papagno Residential (RR5C to RMU, 2.32 acres)
• Recommended approval of PD 2404-001 Convenience Store with Gas Planned Development
• Recommended approval of SP 2401-003 South Wildwood Industrial Park 1C Bldg. 2 (5,600 sq ft warehouse)
• Continued SE 2403-001 Wildwood Micro Hospital to next meeting

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to address two properties found out of compliance. The board will also review the September 3, 2024 minutes and swear in city staff. No other new business is listed.

• Case 24-0023: Robert D. Coffin, 907 Trifu Terrace, The Villages – electrical work without permits (Florida Building Code)
• Case 24-0031: Cobblestone II WLF, LLC, 827 Huron Street – exterior property maintenance and junk/debris accumulation (City Code Chapters 7 and 15)

The Special Magistrate recommended approval to eliminate fines and liens totaling over $90,000 on a Kilgore Street property, clearing the title for new owner Gerard Corbin. The board also issued an order for a Huron Street property to enclose or remove construction materials within 60 days, with a $100 per day fine if not complied. A third case was closed as the property owner decided not to install the mini-split AC unit, bringing the property into compliance.

• Recommended approval to eliminate fines and liens over $90,000 on Kilgore St property (1-0)
• Ordered 827 Huron St to enclose or remove materials within 60 days, with $100/day fine if not (1-0)
• Closed case 24-0023 as property owner decided not to install mini-split, bringing property into compliance

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss annexations within the Joint Planning Area. The body will also determine if public comments will be allowed during the meeting.

• Discussion of annexations within the Joint Planning Area

The Wildwood City Commission held a workshop on annexation policies within the Joint Planning Area. They decided to allow public comment and directed the city manager to ask Sumter County to remove accessory structures (like sheds) from annexation triggers. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and adjourned without binding decisions.

• Allowed public comment during the workshop (consensus)
• Directed City Manager to contact County Administrator to negotiate removing accessory structures from annexation triggers

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss city business. The primary item for approval is a resolution to declare a local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Helene.

• Resolution No. R2024-25: Declaring a local state of emergency for Tropical Storm Helene

General

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider the adoption of the FY25 CRA budget. The body will also review a facade matching grant for a property on N Main Street.

• Adoption of the FY25 CRA Budget
• Facade matching grant for 315 N Main Street in the amount of $1,580.00
• Approval of January 22, 2024 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final FY2024-2025 millage rate and budget, and to approve increases to water, wastewater, and irrigation rates. The commission will also consider first readings of ordinances for a land use change and rezoning at 707 Missouri Ave, and a voluntary annexation, plus several contracts and purchases.

• Resolution R2024-22: final FY25 ad valorem tax levy adoption
• Resolution R2024-23: final FY25 budget adoption
• Ordinance O2024-56: water, wastewater, and irrigation rate increases
• Ordinance O2024-53/54: land use and zoning change at 707 Missouri Ave (5.63 acres)
• Contracts: $953,787 iron filters, $439,750 generator, $315,346.70 parking garage payment

The City Commission unanimously adopted the FY25 final millage rate of 2.8287 (a 6.75% increase over the rolled-back rate) and the FY25 budget, along with increases to water, wastewater, and irrigation rates. The commission also approved several contracts and purchases, including iron filters and a generator for utility facilities, and a developer's agreement for the Highland Homes project. Public comments raised concerns about flooding in Oak Grove Village, but no action was taken on that issue.

• Adopted FY25 millage rate of 2.8287 (5-0)
• Adopted FY25 final budget (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02024-56 increasing water, wastewater, and irrigation rates (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including plat, site plan, and special events (5-0)
• Approved $953,787 owner-direct purchase of iron filters for CR 501 WTP (5-0)
• Approved $439,750 owner-direct purchase of generator for wastewater treatment facility (5-0)
• Approved RFQ #2024-19 ranking and authorized negotiation with Mott MacDonald (5-0)
• Approved developer's agreement with Clayton Properties for Highland Homes (5-0)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will meet to discuss and decide on modifications to the Tillman Oaks Improvement Plan, the construction of a 5,600 square foot warehouse building at South Wildwood Industrial Park 1C Bldg. 2, and a planned development ordinance for a convenience store with gas.

• PLATM 2404-004 Tillman Oaks Improvement Plan Modification on 61.99 acres, MOL
• SP 2401-003 South Wildwood Industrial Park 1C Bldg. 2 construction of a 5,600 square foot warehouse building on 0.95 acres, MOL
• PD 2404-001 Convenience Store with Gas Planned Development ordinance for Parcels G07-076, G07-078 & G07-250

The Project Review Committee approved a modification to the Tillman Oaks Improvement Plan, revising lot depth and removing three lots for an amenity center, contingent on resolving outstanding comments. It also approved a site plan for a 5,600 sq ft warehouse in South Wildwood Industrial Park and a planned development for a convenience store with gas, allowing five signs and shared access. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Tillman Oaks Improvement Plan modification (5-0)
• Approved South Wildwood Industrial Park warehouse site plan (5-0)
• Approved Convenience Store with Gas Planned Development (5-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on the tentative FY25 budget, ad valorem tax levy, a micro hospital project land use and zoning change, and an updated parks fee schedule. Commissioners will also review utility rate adjustments, financial contracts including equipment purchases and audit services, and final plats for Middleton and VOSO units.

• Resolution R2024-19: Tentative levying of ad valorem taxes for FY25
• Resolution R2024-20: Tentative budget adoption for FY25
• Ordinance O2024-49 and O2024-50: Wildwood Micro Hospital land use amendment and rezoning from M-1 to C-3 on 44.0 acres
• Ordinance O2024-52: Updated parks and recreation facility fee schedule
• Direct purchase of a clarifier drive assembly from Ovivo for $69,500.00

The City Commission adopted the FY25 tentative millage rate of 2.8287 (a 6.75% increase over the rolled-back rate) and the FY25 tentative budget, both by 5-0 votes. The commission also approved a land use change and rezoning for a micro hospital, an updated parks and recreation fee schedule, and several contracts and agreements, all by unanimous votes.

• Adopted FY25 tentative millage rate of 2.8287 (5-0)
• Adopted FY25 tentative budget (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Wildwood Micro Hospital (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Wildwood Micro Hospital (5-0)
• Adopted updated Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including plats and master plan (5-0)
• Approved $69,500 direct purchase of clarifier drive assembly (5-0)
• Approved odor control program with projected annual cost up to $718,977 (5-0)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review old and new code violation cases, including exterior property maintenance and unsanitary living conditions at three local properties. The agenda includes approval of summary minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting, an overview of the code enforcement process, and a request for an Order of Fine for a property remaining out of compliance.

• Old Business: Case# 2304-0010 for Parcel G058-082 at 505 Barwick Street regarding exterior property maintenance and a request for an Order of Fine.
• New Business: Case# 2106-0004 for Parcel G06B036 at 311 Mill Street regarding exterior property maintenance.
• New Business: Case# 24-0016 for 300 S St. Clair Street regarding Chapter 7 and Chapter 19 unsanitary living conditions and lack of water and sewer services.

The Special Magistrate approved minutes from August 6, 2024, and continued two old cases. A new case resulted in a lien order for unpaid utilities and costs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 6, 2024 minutes
• Continued Case #2304-0010 (Barwick Street) for 30 days
• Continued Case #2106-0004 (Mill Street) to November 2024
• Ordered lien of $1,604.94 for Case #24-0016 (St. Clair Street)

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board is meeting as the Local Planning Agency to review a land use amendment. The board will consider a request to change the designation of a 5.63-acre parcel to allow for medium density residential use.

• CP 2407-001: Proposed Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for 707 Missouri Ave (Parcel G05-029) from Rural Residential to Medium Density Residential

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation for a 5.63-acre parcel at 707 Missouri Ave. from Rural Residential (Sumter County) to Medium Density Residential (City). The applicant was not present, and no public comments were offered. The recommendation was made by Special Magistrate Holt, with no seconder recorded.

• Recommended approval of CP 2407-001 for 707 Missouri Ave. (land-use change to Medium Density Residential)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider five new business items during its meeting on September 3, 2024. The agenda includes a zoning map amendment for 707 Missouri Ave, a downtown revitalization restaurant and retail project called The Railyard, an amenity center for the Highfield at Twisted Oaks subdivision, a 2,100-unit residential master plan for VOSO Phase XI, and a special exception for an auto repair shop at Wildwood Oaks.

• Zoning map amendment from County RR1 to City R-2 for 5.63 acres at 707 Missouri Ave (RZ 2407-001)
• Private-Public Partnership Downtown Revitalization Project for The Railyard featuring a 7,494 sq ft two-story restaurant and retail building (SP 2312-010)
• Highfield at Twisted Oaks Amenity Center including a 580 sq ft building, pool, dog park, and play structure on 1.442 acres (SP 2403-007)
• Master plan for VOSO Phase XI consisting of 2,100 residential dwelling units on 753.04 acres (SP 2405-002)
• Special exception for an automobile repair shop at Wildwood Oaks on parcel G05-183 (SE 2408-001)

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Lindsay C.T. Holt, recommended approval for all five items on the agenda. These included a zoning map amendment, three site plans, and one special exception. All recommendations were made without public comment, and the meeting adjourned after 15 minutes.

• Recommended approval of zoning map amendment at 707 Missouri Ave (RR1 County to R-2 City)
• Recommended approval with contingencies for The Railyard downtown revitalization project (7,494 sq ft, 300 seats)
• Recommended approval of Highfield at Twisted Oaks Amenity Center (580 SF building, pool, dog park)
• Recommended approval of VOSO Phase XI C&D Master Plan (2,100 residential units on 753.04 acres)
• Recommended approval of special exception for automotive repair shop at Wildwood Oaks (parcel G0S-183)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on several land use and zoning items, including a voluntary annexation of 7.121 acres near Marsh Bend Trail, a future land use map amendment and rezoning for Wildwood Oaks, and a continuation of the Wildwood Micro Hospital request. The commission will also consider consent agenda items, resolutions, and various financial contracts and payments.

• Ordinance O2024-46: Voluntary annexation of 7.121 acres at 7202 Marsh Bend Trail
• Ordinance O2024-47/48: Land use and zoning change for Wildwood Oaks (4.681 acres) to Central Mixed Use
• Ordinance O2024-49/50: Wildwood Micro Hospital land use and zoning change (44 acres) continued to Sept 9
• Payments: Huey Street improvements $152,873.22; Ashley WTP Well No. 2 $13,850; emergency transfer pump $106,304.10; wastewater decommissioning $271,111.83; parking garage $179,170.93; change order $176,523.84
• Resolution R2024-17: Declaring IT surplus equipment for disposal

The City Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda, a voluntary annexation at 7202 Marsh Bend Trail, and land use and zoning changes for Wildwood Oaks. It continued the Wildwood Micro Hospital applications to September 9, 2024. The commission also approved several payments and purchases, including a $106,304 emergency pump and a $176,523 change order.

• Adopted consent agenda including plats and right-of-way deeds (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 7.121 acres at 7202 Marsh Bend Trail (5-0)
• Adopted comprehensive plan amendment for Wildwood Oaks to Central Mixed Use (5-0)
• Adopted zoning change for Wildwood Oaks from INS to CMU (5-0)
• Continued Wildwood Micro Hospital plan and zoning amendments to Sept 9, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $152,873.22 payment for Huey Street Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $106,304.10 purchase of emergency transfer pump from Xylem (5-0)
• Approved $176,523.84 change order for Blount/Parkview force main (5-0)

General

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the FY25 budget update. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• FY25 Budget Update

The commission held a workshop to review the FY25 budget and discuss several operational matters. They gave common consent for the city manager to negotiate the purchase of vacant stormwater storage properties above the appraised value. They also discussed annexation policies with Sumter County and requested further research on street ownership options. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was adjourned after discussion.

• Authorized City Manager to negotiate stormwater property purchase above appraised value (common consent)
• Discussed FY25 budget book demonstration; no formal action taken
• Requested city attorney research legislative options on street ownership
• Agreed to further research annexation implications and report back

Project Review Committee

The committee is reviewing several requests for multi-family housing, commercial developments, and subdivision modifications. The body will provide recommendations on projects ranging from a downtown revitalization effort to a large-scale residential master plan.

• PLAT 2312-003: Replat of East Subdivision Units 1 & 2 for multi-family development
• SP 2308-008: Canvas at Wildwood multi-family development with 224 units on 25.62 acres
• SP 2312-010: The Railyard downtown revitalization project featuring a two-story restaurant/retail building
• SP 2403-007: Highfield at Twisted Oaks Amenity Center including a pool and dog park on 1.442 acres
• SP 2405-002: VOSO Phase XI C&D Master Plan for 2,100 residential units on 753.04 acres

The Project Review Committee approved all seven items on its agenda, including a replat for a 371-unit multifamily development, a modification to the Twisted Oaks improvement plan, and a master plan for 2,100 residential units. All votes were 5-0. Several approvals were contingent on resolving outstanding comments or meeting conditions, such as utility easements.

• Approved Soliv Wildwood Replat (PLAT 2312-003) for 371 multifamily units, contingent on resolving comments (5-0)
• Approved Twisted Oaks Improvement Plan Modification (PLATM 2402-003) to relocate force main and add streets (5-0)
• Approved Canvas at Wildwood (SP 2308-008) for 224-unit community, contingent on resolving comments (5-0)
• Approved The Railyard (SP 2312-010) downtown revitalization project, contingent on resolving comments (5-0)
• Approved Highfield at Twisted Oaks Amenity Center (SP 2403-007) (5-0)
• Approved VOSO Phase XI C&D Master Plan (SP 2405-002) for 2,100 residential units (5-0)
• Approved Evolve at Wildwood Modification (SPM 2405-006) with condition of utility easement before any certificate of occupancy (5-0)
• Approved summary minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on several small-scale comprehensive plan amendments and zoning map changes, including requests to rezone parcels for high-density residential, industrial, commercial, and mixed-use development. Staff recommendations vary, with some proposals supported and others denied due to wastewater capacity concerns. The meeting will also consider contracts totaling over $3.5 million for wastewater treatment and road projects, and updates to parks and recreation policies.

• Denial recommended for Wildwood East rezoning (2.94 acres) due to wastewater capacity concerns
• Approval recommended for Michael DeMers rezoning (0.913 acres) from mobile home to industrial
• Approval recommended for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza rezoning (0.17 acres) from commercial/ROW to C-2
• Approval recommended for Wildwood Micro Hospital rezoning (44 acres) from industrial to commercial
• Intent to award $2,715,700 contract for CR 501 WTP Iron Filter Project to SGS Contracting Services, Inc

The Wildwood City Commission approved a consent agenda, several land use and zoning changes, and multiple contracts, including a $2.7 million iron filter project. They also adopted resolutions updating parks and recreation policies. A motion to assist Home Depot with draining their stormwater pond failed 1-4.

• Approved consent agenda items A-K (5-0)
• Adopted CP 2405-002 Michael DeMers land use change to Industrial (5-0)
• Adopted CP 2406-001 Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza land use change to Commercial (5-0)
• Adopted RZ 2405-002 Michael DeMers zoning change to M-1 (5-0)
• Adopted RZ 2406-001 Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza zoning change to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved intent to award CR 501 WTP Iron Filter Project to SGS Contracting for $2,715,700 (5-0)
• Approved construction contract with Garney Companies for wastewater treatment plant (5-0)
• Defeated motion to assist Home Depot with draining stormwater pond (1-4)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate meets to review old and new property violation cases, including unsafe structures, solid waste, and sign code standards. The agenda includes updates on compliance statuses and approvals for satisfied orders at various city addresses.

• Old Business Case# 24-0003 at 406 York Street for Unsafe Structure and Solid Waste
• Old Business Case# 2002-0003 at 309 Gray Avenue for approval of satisfaction of order
• New Business Case# 2308-0001 at 828 Lee Street for exterior property maintenance and derelict vehicles
• New Business Case# 2311-0003 at 5244 E CR 462 for sign code standards
• New Business Case# 24-0014 at Magnolia and Crestview stormwater retention pond for stormwater and fence violations

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate entered an order of abatement allowing the city to clean up an overgrown stormwater retention pond and secure a fence at Magnolia and Crestview (Case #24-0014), with a $100 per day fine sought for noncompliance. The board also entered enforcement orders for unsafe or non-compliant properties at 410 Pitt Street, 828 Lee Street, and 618 N Warfield Avenue, each with case costs and $100 per day fines. Two cases were closed as compliant, and one case (406 York Street) was tabled to the next hearing.

• Entered order of abatement for stormwater pond at Magnolia and Crestview (Case #24-0014)
• Entered order of enforcement for 410 Pitt Street with 45 days to pull permit, 30 more to comply, $100/day fine (Case #24-0019)
• Entered order of enforcement for 828 Lee Street with 30-day compliance window, $100/day fine (Case #2308-0001)
• Entered order of enforcement for 618 N Warfield Avenue with 15-day compliance window, $100/day fine (Case #24-0017)
• Approved satisfaction of enforcement order for 309 Gray Avenue (Case #2002-0003)
• Tabled Case #24-0003 for 406 York Street until next hearing
• Closed Case #24-0015 (712 Third Avenue) and Case #2311-0003 (5244 E CR 462) as compliant
• Approved July 9, 2024 summary minutes

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board is meeting as the Local Planning Agency to review two proposed small-scale future land use map amendments. The board will determine whether to recommend approval for these changes to the city's comprehensive plan.

• CP 2402-003 Wildwood Oaks: Proposed land use change from Institutional (City) to Central Mixed Use (City) for parcel G05-183 (4.681 acres)
• CP 2403-001 Wildwood Micro Hospital: Proposed land use change from Industrial (City) to Commercial (City) for parcel G19-003 (44.0 acres)

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of two small-scale comprehensive plan amendments. The first, for Wildwood Oaks, changes 4.681 acres from Institutional to Central Mixed Use, contingent on roadway improvements per Sumter County's TIA. The second, for Wildwood Micro Hospital, changes 44.0 acres from Industrial to Commercial, contingent on a gopher tortoise survey and developer's agreement. Both recommendations were made by Special Magistrate Holt with no other board members present.

• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of CP 2402-003 Wildwood Oaks (FLUM change to Central Mixed Use) with contingencies
• Recommended approval of CP 2403-001 Wildwood Micro Hospital (FLUM change to Commercial) with contingencies

Planning and Zoning Board

The board will consider two zoning map amendments and one special exception request. These items include changes to zoning districts for specific parcels and the approval of a new travel center.

• RZ 2402-003: Proposed zoning change from INS (City) to CMU (City) for 4.681 acres at Wildwood Oaks (parcel G05-183)
• RZ 2403-001: Proposed zoning change from M-1 (City) to C-3 (City) for 44.0 acres for Wildwood Micro Hospital (parcel G19-003)
• SE 2406-001: Special Exception request for a 5,964 SF Circle K convenience store with 18 fueling stations at US301 & CR462 (parcel D31A218)

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of three items: a zoning map amendment for Wildwood Oaks, a zoning change for a micro hospital, and a special exception for a Circle K travel center. All recommendations are contingent on conditions such as roadway improvements and developer's agreements. No public comments were offered for the first two items, and the meeting adjourned after the votes.

• Recommended approval of Wildwood Oaks zoning change from INS to CMU, contingent on roadway improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Wildwood Micro Hospital zoning change from M-1 to C-3, contingent on developer's agreements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Circle K travel center special exception on US301 & CR462 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve a local state of emergency declaration related to Invest 97L. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including public hearings, ordinances, and reports, with no specific zoning or financial decisions listed in the agenda.

• RESOLUTION NO. R2024-14: Local State of Emergency Declaration for Invest 97L (staff recommends approval)

The Wildwood City Commission held a special meeting and adopted Resolution No. R2024-14, declaring a local state of emergency for the incoming tropical storm Invest 97L. The vote was unanimous (5-0). No other substantive items were discussed or decided.

• Adopted Resolution R2024-14 declaring local state of emergency for Invest 97L (5-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the FY23 audit presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins, the FY25 budget, updates to Parks and Recreation rental rules and co-sponsorship policy, and the Martin Theatre. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• FY23 audit presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins
• FY25 budget presentation
• Parks and Recreation rental rules & regulations and co-sponsorship policy update
• Martin Theatre discussion

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on two related ordinances (O2024-18 and O2024-19) that would change the future land use and zoning for a 2.94-acre parcel (G04-013) known as Wildwood East from rural residential to high-density residential. Although the Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval, staff recommends denial due to insufficient wastewater capacity. The commission will also consider first readings of four other land use and zoning changes, approve several contracts, and set the FY25 millage rate.

• Public hearing on O2024-18: change future land use from Rural Residential (County) to High Density Residential (City) for 2.94 acres (Wildwood East)
• Public hearing on O2024-19: change zoning from RR1 (County) to R-5 (City) for same parcel
• First reading of O2024-42/43: change 0.913 acres (parcels G18-023 to G18-026) from Mobile Home Park to Industrial (Michael DeMers)
• First reading of O2024-44/45: change 0.17 acres (portion of D17-069) from Commercial/ROW to Commercial (Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza)
• Contracts: $230,687.50 sewer pipe lining, $52,231.94 gearbox, $120,993.16 force main payment

The Commission approved the FY25 millage rate of 2.8287, which is higher than the rolled-back rate of 2.6499, and will be placed on TRIM notices. They also approved several utility contracts, tabled two items related to the Wildwood East project, and denied an extension for the Oxford Villages RV Resort site plan. Four ordinances received first reading only, with public hearings set for August 12, 2024.

• Approved FY25 millage rate of 2.8287 (5-0)
• Approved $230,687.50 sanitary sewer pipe lining for Continental Country Club (5-0)
• Approved $52,231.94 replacement gearbox for Kruger rotor (5-0)
• Approved $120,993.16 Pay App No. 7 for Continental WWTP decommissioning (5-0)
• Denied extension of site plan approval for SP 2201-002 Oxford Villages RV Resort (5-0)
• Tabled CP 2309-002 Wildwood East to August 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Tabled RZ 2309-002 Wildwood East to August 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, expenditure report, and SP 2312-007 (5-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a revenue sufficiency analysis by Stantec, the FY25 budget, a full-service odor and corrosion control program for the sanitary sewer system, an HR budget presentation, and wastewater capacity and concurrency. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Stantec revenue sufficiency analysis presentation
• FY25 budget presentation
• Full-service odor and corrosion control program for sanitary sewer collection system
• HR budget presentation
• Wastewater capacity and concurrency

The commission reviewed a revenue sufficiency analysis recommending continued 20% annual wastewater rate increases and CPI-based water/reuse rate hikes to fund a $150M wastewater treatment plant. The FY25 draft budget assumes maintaining the current millage rate, which would be a 6.75% tax increase, and includes a 3.4% COLA for staff. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop for discussion only.

• No formal votes taken; workshop discussion only
• Consensus to include odor/corrosion control program in FY25 budget (estimated $600K-$720K annually)
• Reviewed draft FY25 budget with 20% wastewater rate increase and 5.3% water/reuse rate increase
• Reviewed draft FY25 budget maintaining millage rate of 2.8287 (6.75% tax increase)
• Discussed options to limit wastewater capacity approvals, including rezoning denials as clearest method

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider four items: two zoning map amendments, a 164-unit senior living facility, and a Duke Energy training center. The board will make recommendations to the City Commission on the zoning changes and site plans.

• RZ 2405-002: Rezone 0.913 acres from MHP to M-1 for Michael DeMers
• RZ 2406-001: Rezone 0.17 acres from CL/ROW to C-2 for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza
• SP 2208-010: 167,118 SF independent senior living facility with 164 units on 6.28 acres
• SP 2312-007: 18,377 SF Duke Energy training center with canopy and training areas on 18.36 acres

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, acting through Special Magistrate Holt, recommended approval for four items: two rezoning requests (Michael DeMers and Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza), a site plan for the Inspire Parkview senior community (with contingencies), and a site plan for the Duke Energy training center. All recommendations were made by Special Magistrate Holt, with no other board members present to second or vote. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 2:21 p.m.

• Recommended approval of rezoning RZ 2405-002 (MHP to M-1) for parcels G18-023 through G18-026 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning RZ 2406-001 (CL/ROW to C-2) for a portion of parcel D17-069 (1-0)
• Recommended approval with contingencies of site plan SP 2208-010 for Inspire Parkview senior community (164 units, 167,118 SF) (1-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan SP 2312-007 for Wildwood Training Center (Duke Energy) (1-0)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will consider four items: a replat for the Panda Express site, a replat of Turkey Run lots, utility infrastructure for a 534-home development, and a Duke Energy training center. Staff recommends approval for all, with conditions on some. The meeting also includes approval of the June 11, 2024 minutes.

• Replat of Sundance Extension West Lot 247 (Panda Express) into 2 lots
• Replat of Turkey Run Lots 4-9 & 12 to reconfigure property lines
• Utility infrastructure for 534 single-family units (Woodland Crossing) with 12-inch water main on CR 229
• 18,377 SF Duke Energy training center with canopy and training areas on 18.36 acres
• CR 128 improvements by Duke Energy to be submitted separately

The Project Review Committee approved all four items on the agenda, each with contingencies. The Panda Express replat, Turkey Run replat, Woodland Crossing utilities, and Wildwood Training Center were all recommended for approval subject to resolving outstanding comments or completing agreements. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no old business discussed.

• Approved Panda Express replat (PLAT 2304-003) with contingencies (4-0)
• Approved Turkey Run replat Lots 4-9 & 12 (PLAT 2310-004) with contingencies (4-0)
• Approved Woodland Crossing utilities-only site plan (SP 2310-013) with contingencies (4-0)
• Approved Wildwood Training Center site plan (SP 2312-007) with contingencies (4-0)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Board is meeting to handle routine matters, including approving minutes and reviewing a case where a property owner may have satisfied an order to reduce a fine. The agenda is mostly procedural, with one old business item and no new business.

• Case# 2208-0001 - 9668 N US 301 - Satisfaction of Order For Reduction of Fine
• Approval of summary minutes from May 7, 2024
• Swearing in of city staff
• Overview of the code enforcement process by special magistrate

The meeting was largely procedural, with no new business. The only substantive action was approving the May 7, 2024, minutes and signing a Satisfaction of Order for a previously resolved code enforcement case, confirming the property owner paid the $1,000 fine and brought the property into compliance.

• Approved May 7, 2024, summary minutes (1-0)
• Signed Satisfaction of Order for Case #2208-0001, confirming compliance and fine payment

LPA

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments. The first would change 0.913 acres from Mobile Home Park to Industrial, and the second would change 0.17 acres from Commercial/ROW to Commercial. The board will vote on whether to recommend these changes to the City Commission.

• CP 2405-002: Rezone 0.913 acres (parcels G18-023 to G18-026) from Mobile Home Park to Industrial, with rezoning request RZ 2405-002 (O2024-43)
• CP 2406-001: Rezone 0.17 acres (portion of parcel D17-069) from Commercial/ROW to Commercial, with rezoning request RZ 2406-001 (O2024-45)
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2024 meeting

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of two small-scale comprehensive plan amendments. The first would change the Future Land Use Map designation from Mobile Home Park (City) to Industrial (City) for four parcels totaling 0.913 acres. The second would change a portion of one parcel from Commercial/ROW (Sumter County) to Commercial (City) on 0.17 acres, with a condition for a 100% gopher tortoise survey. Both recommendations were made by Special Magistrate Holt, with no public comments.

• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Recommended approval of CP 2405-002 to change land use from Mobile Home Park to Industrial for parcels G18-023, G18-024, G18-025, G18-026 (1-0)
• Recommended approval of CP 2406-001 to change land use from Commercial/ROW to Commercial for part of parcel D17-069, with gopher tortoise survey condition (1-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on a small-scale land use change and rezoning for a home site, a voluntary annexation, and a parking ordinance amendment. They will also consider consent items including final plats and right-of-way deeds, and approve multiple contracts and payments totaling over $1.5 million.

• Ordinance O2024-38: Future Land Use Map change from Agriculture to Low Density Residential for 0.442 acres (Cheng Zheng Home Site)
• Ordinance O2024-39: Zoning change from RR5C to R-1 for same parcel
• Ordinance O2024-40: Voluntary annexation of 0.17 acres for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza
• Ordinance O2024-41: Amends parking regulations for no stopping/standing/parking
• Contracts: Main Street Parking Garage pay apps and change order totaling $902,771.82; St Clair Street Improvements pay app $205,081.06

The Wildwood City Commission approved all agenda items unanimously (4-0), including a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a home site, annexation of right-of-way, a parking ordinance, and multiple contracts and pay applications totaling over $1.6 million. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and no public comments were offered.

• Adopted consent agenda including plats, right-of-way deeds, and expenditure report (4-0)
• Adopted comprehensive plan amendment for Cheng Zheng Home Site, changing land use from Agriculture to Low Density Residential (4-0)
• Adopted annexation of 0.17 acres for Oxford Oaks Professional Plaza (4-0)
• Adopted parking ordinance amending on-street parking regulations (4-0)
• Adopted rezoning for Cheng Zheng Home Site from RR5C to R-1 (4-0)
• Approved $56,900.70 for Community Center office renovations (4-0)
• Approved $902,771.82 for Main Street Parking Garage pay apps and change order (4-0)
• Approved IT surplus resolution for computers and equipment (4-0)

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including adoption votes on a large-scale land use amendment and rezoning for the Boulder Square project, which would change 83.97 acres to low-density residential. The consent agenda includes approval of final plats for Livano Wildwood, Highfield at Twisted Oaks, and Twisted Oaks Townhomes, as well as site plans for an Exalt Health rehabilitation hospital, Twisted Oaks Apartments, Chipotle, and Fifth Third Bank. The commission will also consider first readings of ordinances for small-scale land use and zoning changes, a parking ordinance amendment, and a voluntary annexation, plus resolutions for a $50,000 police grant and appointing an acting city manager.

• Adoption hearings for Ordinance O2024-12 (land use) and O2024-13 (zoning) for Boulder Square, 83.97 acres to Low Density Residential and R-1
• Consent agenda includes final plats for Livano Wildwood, Highfield at Twisted Oaks Phase 1, and Twisted Oaks Townhomes Phase 1
• Site plans for Exalt Health 40-bed rehabilitation hospital, Twisted Oaks Apartments, Chipotle at Signature Drive, and Fifth Third Bank
• Resolution R2024-11 to accept $50,000 from SECO Energy Foundation for police Saving More Lives Initiative
• First readings for Wildwood East (2.94 acres to High Density Residential and R-5) and Cheng Zheng Home Site (0.442 acres to Low Density Residential and R-1)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider several rezoning requests, final plats, and site plans at its June 11, 2024 meeting. These items include a zoning change for Wildwood East, a home site rezoning, and multiple new developments such as an apartment complex, a rehabilitation hospital, and a Chipotle restaurant. The board will make recommendations to the City Commission on most items.

• Rezoning Wildwood East parcel G04-013 from RR1 (County) to R-5 (City) on 2.94 acres
• Rezoning Cheng Zheng Home Site parcel G33-063 from RR5C (County) to R-1 (City) on 0.442 acres
• Final plat for Livano Wildwood (replat of Oxford Greens Lots 3 and 5) on 42.74 acres
• Final plat for Highfield at Twisted Oaks Phase 1: 125 lots and 18 tracts on 104.326 acres
• Site plan for Exalt Health 40-bed rehabilitation hospital (39,218 SF) on 5.45 acres

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee will consider four new business items, including final plats for Highfield at Twisted Oaks (125 lots) and Twisted Oaks Townhomes (120 lots), a 164-unit independent senior living facility, and a bank building. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 14 meeting. All items are seeking favorable recommendations.

• Highfield at Twisted Oaks Phase 1 Final Plat: 125 lots, 18 tracts on 104.326 acres
• Twisted Oaks Townhomes Ph 1 Final Plat: 120 lots, 8 tracts on 15.732 acres, staff recommends approval
• Inspire Parkview Independent Senior Community: 167,118 SF, 164 units on 6.28 acres
• Fifth Third Bank - Pinellas Plaza: 1,900 SF bank with drive-thru on 1 acre

LPA

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments. The first would change a 2.94-acre parcel from Rural Residential to High Density Residential, and the second would change a 0.442-acre parcel from Agriculture to Low Density Residential. Both requests are accompanied by rezoning ordinances and would be forwarded to the City Commission for final action. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• CP 2309-002: Change parcel G04-013 (2.94 acres) from Rural Residential to High Density Residential, with rezoning RZ 2309-002 (O2024-19)
• CP 2404-002: Change parcel (0.442 acres) from Agriculture to Low Density Residential, with rezoning RZ 2404-003 (O2024-39)
• Both amendments are small-scale and accompanied by rezoning ordinances
• Board will forward recommendations to the City Commission
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2024 meeting

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on several proposed land-use and zoning amendments, including changes for commercial, residential, and mobile home park uses. They will also consider consent items, financial approvals, and first readings of ordinances affecting community development districts. The meeting includes a public forum and reports from city staff and departments.

• Ordinance O2024-20: Change 1.86 acres from Rural Residential to Commercial for Pest Bear Office
• Ordinance O2024-27: Change 19.68 acres from Agriculture to Medium Density Residential for Densan Park Phase 4
• Ordinance O2024-35: Voluntary annexation of 0.442 acres at CR 503 and 503D
• Rehab and coating of 27 manholes and 3 lift station wet wells for $191,610.68
• Main Street Parking Garage owner direct purchase invoice No. 2 for $1,122,925.08

General

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider several financial items, including funding for annual pavement rehabilitation, a notice of intent to award a contract for the Huey Street improvement project, and a purchase for the wastewater treatment facility. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Wildwood Middle High School Debate Celebration Week and a parks and recreation department status report. No public hearings are scheduled, and the meeting is largely focused on approvals and reports.

• Funding authorization for annual pavement rehabilitation up to $750,000
• Notice of intent to award Huey St improvement project for $2,412,015.51
• Wastewater treatment facility supplemental aeration purchase for $1,299,000
• Proclamation of May 19-25, 2024 as Wildwood Middle High School Debate Celebration Week
• Parks and Recreation department status report

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will consider several development proposals, including a 270-unit apartment complex, a rehabilitation hospital, and multiple lot splits and site plans. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Most items are seeking favorable recommendations, with staff recommending approval on several.

• SP 2309-003: Exalt Health 40-bed rehabilitation hospital (39,218 sq ft) and future 6,000 sq ft medical office on 5.45 acres
• PLAT 2401-005: Livano Wildwood Final Plat replat creating Lots 1 and 2 on 42.74 acres
• PLAT 2402-002: Wildwood Oaks Lot Split creating Parcel A (4.681 acres) and Parcel B (11.940 acres)
• SP 2305-011: Twisted Oaks Amenity Center with pools, pickleball courts, dog parks, and more on 4.3 acres
• SP 2401-001: Twisted Oaks Apartments - 270 units, 465 parking spaces, amenities on 16.87 acres

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on a large-scale land use amendment and rezoning for the 55.73-acre Wildwood III project, changing the designation from Residential Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential and zoning from NMU-7 to R-3 with a planned development overlay. The agenda also includes several annexations, a land development regulation update, and approval of multiple construction pay applications. Consent items include final plats for VOSO units and site plans for various developments.

• Ordinance O2024-10: Large-scale future land use amendment for Wildwood III (55.73 acres) to Medium Density Residential
• Ordinance O2024-11: Rezoning Wildwood III to R-3 with planned development overlay PD 2312-001
• Ordinance O2024-24: Land Development Regulations text amendment
• Pay application #4 for Main Street Parking Garage: $1,243,101.47
• Lake Deaton Pier Improvements pay applications 1 and 2: $192,356.13

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review four cases: one request to reduce fines on a now-compliant property, and three new non-compliance cases involving home business, unsafe structure, and sign violations. The meeting also includes approval of April minutes and swearing in of city staff.

• Case 2208-0001: Pepper Tree Developers LLC requests fine reduction for semi-trailer parking and stormwater violations at Parcel D30-089 N US Hwy 301
• Case 2401-0006: Diane, Chad, and Brad Ellcey cited for home business violations at 614 Pleasantdale Drive
• Case 24-0003: Sonja Lollar cited for unsafe structure and solid waste violations at 406 York Street
• Case 24-0004: First Class RE Investment LLC cited for non-compliant monument sign at 101 Huey Street

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider five small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments. Each request seeks to change the county land-use designation on specific parcels to a city designation, and each is paired with a rezoning request. The board will make recommendations on these amendments, which will then go to the Special Magistrate for further action.

• CP 2307-002: Densan Park Phase 4, 19.68 acres, from Agriculture (County) to Medium Density Residential (City), with rezoning RZ 2307-002 (O2024-27)
• CP 2403-002: Pest Bear Office, 1.86 acres, from Rural Residential (County) to Commercial (City), with rezoning RZ 2403-002 (O2024-21)
• CP 2403-003: Freeman-Allen Home Site, 1.00 acre, from Agriculture (County) to Residential Mixed Use (City), with rezoning RZ 2403-003 (O2024-30)
• CP 2403-004: Empey Home Site, 0.125 acres, from Rural Residential (County) to Mobile Home Park (City), with rezoning RZ 2403-004 (O2024-31)
• CP 2404-001: 301 Lots, 0.66 acres, from Rural Residential (County) and Residential Mixed Use (City) to General Commercial (City), with rezoning RZ 2404-001 (O2024-31)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2024, to consider multiple zoning map amendments and site plans. The board will make recommendations on requests to rezone parcels from county to city districts, including residential and commercial uses, and will review site plans for a retail plaza, a multi-story garage, and an orthodontist office. These items are up for discussion and recommendation, not final approval.

• RZ 2307-002: Rezone 19.68 acres from A10C (Sumter County) to R-2 (City) for Densan Park Phase 4
• RZ 2403-002: Rezone 1.86 acres from RR1C (County) to C-3 (City) for Pest Bear Office
• RZ 2403-003: Rezone 1.00 acre from RR5C (Sumter County) to RMU (City) for Freeman-Allen Home Site
• SP 2301-007: Bigham Plaza - 11,960 sq ft commercial building with 48 parking spaces on 2.48 acres
• SP 2307-007: WW Cave Vehicular Multi-story Garage - three buildings totaling 84,917 sq ft on 4.15 acres

General

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a special meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive items are a presentation on the wastewater treatment plant update and a discussion about crossing guards. No votes are scheduled on ordinances, as only first readings are listed.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant update presentation
• Crossing guard discussion
• Public forum with 4-minute time limit
• Consent agenda and informational items

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use and zoning changes, including the Evolve at Wildwood, Perez Home Site, and Matteo Oaks projects, plus voluntary annexations. They will also consider a $9.25 million grant for wastewater treatment improvements, a franchise amendment for Tri-County Sanitation, and a budget amendment. The agenda includes proclamations and routine consent items.

• Ordinance O2024-7: Change Future Land Use for Evolve at Wildwood (0.553 acres) from Commercial to High Density Residential
• Ordinance O2024-14: Change Future Land Use for Perez Home Site (4.57 acres) from Agriculture to Rural Residential
• Ordinance O2024-16: Change Future Land Use for Matteo Oaks (19.89 acres) from Agriculture to Low Density Residential
• Ordinance O2024-22: Grant solid waste franchise to Tri-County Sanitation, LLC
• Grant agreement with Florida DEP for $9,250,000 for WRF improvements

General

The Wildwood City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the mid-year budget report, employee compensation and benefits, and a memo on city charter review. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Mid-year budget report
• Employee compensation and benefits presentation
• Memo on city charter review

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will consider four site plans at its April 9, 2024 meeting: a commercial/retail plaza, a multi-story parking garage, a rehabilitation hospital, and an orthodontist office. Staff recommends approval for most items, but the hospital plan has an outstanding comment regarding a wastewater force main extension. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting.

• SP 2301-007 Bigham Plaza: 11,960 sq ft commercial building, 48 parking spaces on 2.48 acres
• SP 2307-007 WW Cave Vehicular Multi-story Garage: three buildings totaling 84,917 sq ft, 48 units, wash bay on 4.15 acres
• SP 2309-003 Exalt Health 40 Bed Rehabilitation Hospital: 39,218 sq ft hospital plus future 6,000 sq ft medical office on 5.45 acres; force main extension pending
• SP 2310-012 Betancur Orthodontics: 3,193 sq ft office on 0.5156 acres with technical waiver for stormwater retention in landscape buffer

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on several large-scale land-use and zoning amendments, including the Wildwood III and Boulder Square projects, which would change future land use designations on over 139 acres combined. The commission will also hear first readings of ordinances for these and other smaller rezoning requests, and consider a franchise amendment for Tri-County Sanitation. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, final plats for VOSO units, and several site plans.

• Public hearing on O2024-10: Wildwood III land-use change (55.73 acres) from Residential Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential
• Public hearing on O2024-12: Boulder Square land-use change (83.97 acres) to Low Density Residential
• First reading of O2024-11: Wildwood III zoning change to R-3 with planned development overlay
• First reading of O2024-13: Boulder Square zoning change to R-1
• First reading of O2024-22: Tri-County Sanitation franchise amendment

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider four comprehensive plan amendments that would change future land use designations on specific parcels. These include two large-scale amendments (Wildwood III and Boulder Square) and two small-scale amendments (Matteo Oaks and Perez Home Site), each accompanied by rezoning requests. The board will make recommendations to the City Commission.

• Wildwood III: 55.73 acres rezoned from Residential Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential (CP 2310-001)
• Boulder Square: 83.97 acres rezoned from Agricultural/Commercial/Neighborhood Commercial to Low Density Residential (CP 2312-001)
• Matteo Oaks: 19.89 acres rezoned from Agriculture to Low Density Residential (CP 2402-002)
• Perez Home Site: 4.57 acres rezoned from Agriculture to Rural Residential (CP 2402-004)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider four zoning map amendments and six site plan applications. The rezoning requests include changes for Wildwood III, Boulder Square, Matteo Oaks, and Perez Home Site, each tied to comprehensive plan amendments. The site plans cover a warehouse, a self-storage facility, a Wawa gas station, an industrial expansion, and a retirement community. The board will make recommendations on these items.

• RZ 2312-002: Rezone 55.73 acres (Wildwood III) from NMU-7 to R-3 with PD overlay
• RZ 2312-001: Rezone 83.97 acres (Boulder Square) from County/City districts to R-1
• RZ 2402-002: Rezone 19.89 acres (Matteo Oaks) from A10C to R-1
• SP 2305-013: 114,700 sq ft self-storage facility at Twisted Oaks
• SP 2307-009: 6,119 sq ft Wawa with 8 gas pumps at Turkey Run

Code Compliance

The City of Wildwood Code Enforcement Board is holding its regular meeting to review code compliance cases. The agenda includes one new case involving a property at 210 Orange Street cited for multiple building and zoning violations. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and swear in city staff.

• Case# 2402-0005: Annie Louise Barkley, 210 Orange Street, cited for Florida Building Code unsafe structure, zoning violation, and 2009 IPMC property maintenance violations
• Approval of summary minutes from March 5, 2024 meeting
• Swearing in of city staff

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on four ordinances: two small-scale comprehensive plan amendments and two corresponding zoning map amendments for the Lien Nails, LLC property (9.92 acres) and the Evolve at Wildwood property (0.553 acres). They will also consider a voluntary annexation of a 4.688-acre parcel at CR 209 and CR 222, approve several pay applications and contracts, and adopt a capital projects prioritization matrix.

• Ordinance O2024-5: Future Land Use Map change for Lien Nails, LLC (9.92 acres) from Low Medium Density Residential to Public Facilities
• Ordinance O2024-6: Zoning change for Lien Nails, LLC from R-1 to Institutional
• Ordinance O2024-7: Future Land Use Map change for Evolve at Wildwood (0.553 acres) from Commercial (Sumter County) to High Density Residential
• Ordinance O2024-8: Zoning change for Evolve at Wildwood from commercial to R-5
• Ordinance O2024-9: Voluntary annexation of 4.688 acres at CR 209 and CR 222 (Perez Home Site)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will consider five site plan applications, including a self-storage facility, a warehouse, a Wawa convenience store with gas pumps, a utility supply expansion, and a 130-unit retirement community. Staff recommends approval for all items, with some contingent on resolving comments or technical waivers. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• SP 2305-013: SmarterSpace Storage at Twisted Oaks - 114,700 sq ft two-story self-storage building on 2.27 acres, with parking reduction waiver and drainage easement
• SP 2302-010: South Wildwood Industrial Park Lot 5A Bldg 2 - 5,592 sq ft warehouse with 360 sq ft office on 1.85 acres
• SP 2307-009: Wawa Wildwood - Turkey Run - 6,119 sq ft convenience store, 7,150 sq ft gas canopy with 8 pumps (16 dispensers) on 2.25 acres, contingent on city attorney comment
• SP 2309-007: Gresco North Lot Expansion - 21,000 sq ft shed structure on 2.48 acres in M-1 zone
• SP 2311-009: Trailwinds Retirement Community - 130-unit independent living facility with 148 parking spaces, dog park, pool, pickleball courts on 7.361 acres, with parking waiver

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is meeting to consider several land-use and zoning changes, a voluntary annexation, and multiple contracts. They will also vote on a resolution about safety in private spaces and hear reports on grants and construction projects.

• Ordinance O2024-2: final reading of Land Development Regulations text amendments for 2050 Comprehensive Plan compliance
• Ordinances O2024-5/O2024-6: change 9.92 acres (Lien Nails, LLC) from Low Medium Density Residential to Public Facilities/Institutional
• Ordinances O2024-7/O2024-8: change 0.553 acres (Evolve at Wildwood) from Commercial to High Density Residential/R-5
• Ordinance O2024-9: voluntary annexation of 4.688 acres at NE corner of CR 209 and CR 222 (Perez Home Site)
• Contracts: $257,482.33 pay app for wastewater plant decommissioning, $50,000 housing needs study, $32,730.50 testing services for Main Street parking garage

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to review two old cases. One involves an agreement for a church to extend a temporary tent use, and the other is a request to reduce daily fines on a property now in compliance. No new business is listed.

• Case #2210-0008: Freedom Fellowship Church, 5156 E CR 462, agreement to pull foundation permit for temporary tent extension
• Case #2304-0001: Brenda Fluitt, Tahj Clements, Tiffany Bird, 604 Clay Drain Road, property in compliance, owner requests fine reduction
• Swearing in of city staff
• Approval of February 6, 2024 minutes

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments. The first would change a 9.92-acre parcel from Low Medium Density Residential to Public Facilities, and the second would change a 0.553-acre parcel from Commercial to High Density Residential. Staff recommends approval for both, which would then go to the City Commission.

• CP 2305-003: 9.92-acre parcel (D32-173) from Low Medium Density Residential to Public Facilities, with rezoning RZ 2305-003
• CP 2402-001: 0.553-acre parcel (D17-065) from Commercial (Sumter County) to High Density Residential, with rezoning RZ 2402-001
• Both amendments are accompanied by rezoning requests and staff recommends approval
• Approval would forward ordinances O2024-5 and O2024-7 to the City Commission

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider several rezoning requests, subdivision plats, and site plans. Staff recommends approval for most items, with some contingent on resolving outstanding comments. The board will also approve minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting.

• Rezoning RZ 2305-003: 9.92 acres from R-1 to Institutional (Lien Nails)
• Rezoning RZ 2402-001: 0.553 acres from commercial (Sumter County) to R-5 (Evolve at Wildwood)
• Plat 2207-002: New Horizon Plaza, 8 commercial lots on 14.28 acres
• Plat 2207-003: Densan Park Phase 2, 70 single-family lots on 28.75 acres
• Site plan SP 2305-007: Wawa convenience store with gas, 5,915 sq ft, 8 pumps, 54 parking spaces

City Commission

This is a workshop meeting, not a voting session. The City Commission will discuss three items: an update on the strategic plan, affordable housing options for the Lee Street property, and police pay. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion items.

• Strategic plan update
• Affordable housing options for Lee Street property
• Police pay discussion

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a zoning map amendment for the Oxford Commons parcels, changing the designation from rural/residential to commercial. The commission will also consider consent items, including the final plat for Wildwood Landing, and first readings of ordinances for land development regulation updates and two voluntary annexations.

• Ordinance O2023-68: Future Land Use Map amendment for Oxford Commons parcels D18-019, D18-020, D18-022, D18-122 (2.10 acres) to Commercial
• Ordinance O2023-69: Zoning Map amendment for same parcels to C-3 (City)
• Consent: Purchase of 50 manhole rings and covers for $26,470.50
• Consent: Rehab and coating of 29 manholes by RCM Utilities for $70,937.50
• First reading: Voluntary annexation of 5.63 acres at 707 Missouri Avenue (Hernandez Annexation)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will consider nine development applications, including a Wawa convenience store with gas, a self-storage facility, residential phases, and several subdivision plats. Staff recommends approval for most items, with some contingent on resolving outstanding comments.

• SP 2305-007: Wawa convenience store with gas, 5,915 sq ft building, 8 fuel pumps, 54 parking spaces on 3.82 acres
• SP 2305-013: SmarterSpace Storage at Twisted Oaks, 114,700 sq ft two-story self-storage on 2.27 acres
• SP 2306-007: Trailwinds Village - The Wilds Phase 3, 18 residential units on 21.02 acres
• PLAT 2207-003: Densan Park Phase 2, 70 single-family lots with amenities on 28.75 acres
• PLAT 2305-004: Tillman Villas, 160 single-family attached lots on 20.21 acres

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a voluntary annexation and first readings of ordinances to change land use and zoning for the Oxford Commons parcels. The consent agenda includes approvals for site plans, plats, and right-of-way deeds. The commission will also consider several contracts and expenditures, including lift station upgrades and emergency repairs.

• Voluntary annexation of 19.89 acres along CR 209 (Matteo Oaks)
• First reading of ordinances to change land use and zoning for Oxford Commons parcels to Commercial (C-3)
• Contract for St. Clair lift station control panel replacement ($61,542)
• Emergency repairs on Scardino Street ($330,635.10 and $108,665.83)
• Pavement rejuvenation services up to $200,000

Code Compliance

The City of Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to address four property maintenance and nuisance violations. The board will consider signing enforcement orders for two previously discussed cases and hear two new cases. All four properties are currently non-compliant with the City Code of Ordinances.

• Sign enforcement order for 702 Wilson Street (Sharon Corbin) - exterior maintenance, litter/debris, overgrowth
• Sign enforcement order for 506 Pitt Street (Traci McCrae) - exterior maintenance, litter/debris, property standards
• New case: 104 S Main Street (Martha Enterprises) - exterior maintenance, nuisance abatement
• New case: 5626 C Thomas Road (Speedy Sparrow LLC) - exterior maintenance, litter accumulation

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment (CP 2306-001) for the Oxford Commons project. The request would change the Future Land Use Map designation on four parcels (D18-019, D18-020, D18-022, D18-122) from Rural Residential (County) and Medium Density Residential (City) to Commercial (City), covering about 2.10 acres. Staff recommends approval. The board will also approve minutes from the October 3, 2023 meeting.

• Small-scale Future Land Use Map amendment for Oxford Commons (CP 2306-001)
• Change from Rural Residential and Medium Density Residential to Commercial on 2.10 acres
• Parcels D18-019, D18-020, D18-022, D18-122
• Accompanied by rezoning request RZ 2306-001 (O2023-69)
• Staff recommends approval

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will consider several land-use items, including a rezoning for Oxford Commons, a medical office, and two final plats for new subdivisions. The board will also review proposed text amendments to the city's Land Development Regulations. All items are for recommendation only; final decisions rest with the City Commission.

• Rezoning of parcels D18-019, D18-020, D18-022, D18-122 from R6C/R-3 to C-3 for Oxford Commons (2.10 acres)
• Site plan for Cleveland Health Center: 4,500 SF medical office on 0.77 acres
• Final plat for Wildwood Landing: 101 single-family lots on 26.75 acres
• Final plat for Twisted Oaks Phase 1 & 2: 215 single-family lots on 404.167 acres
• Text amendments to Land Development Regulations for 2050 Comprehensive Plan compliance

General

The Wildwood Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a regular meeting to consider two items: approving the minutes from the November 6, 2023 meeting and passing Resolution R2024-2, which amends the FY 2023-24 budget. Staff recommends approval of the budget amendment. The meeting also includes swearing in staff and public speakers and a public comment period.

• Approval of November 6, 2023 CRA meeting minutes
• Resolution R2024-2: FY24 first CRA budget amendment, providing for appropriation and effective date

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is meeting to consider a first budget amendment for FY2023-2024, several voluntary annexations, and various contracts and payments. The agenda includes public hearings for a 1.86-acre annexation at 6114 E SR 44 and a first reading of a 19.89-acre annexation along CR 209. Several financial items, including a $208,057 generator replacement and multiple pay applications, are also scheduled for approval.

• Resolution R2024-1: FY24 first budget amendment
• Ordinance O2023-67: voluntary annexation of 1.86 acres at 6114 E SR 44
• Ordinance O2024-1 (first reading): voluntary annexation of 19.89 acres along CR 209 (Matteo Oaks)
• Generator replacement for CR 209 lift station: $208,057.00
• Preconstruction services agreement with Garney Companies, Inc: $994,000

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on nine development applications, including site plans for a barn event venue, a medical office, a dentist office, a hotel modification, a business park expansion, and a Target store utility adjustment, as well as final plats for two subdivisions. Staff recommends approval for most items, with some contingent on resolving outstanding comments.

• Technical waiver for landscape buffer at Dignity Memorial Life Celebration Center barn event venue (1,120 SF) with existing funeral home
• Cleveland Health Center: 4,500 SF medical office on 0.77 acres
• VIP Dentistry: 4,038 SF medical/dental building in Oxford Professional Park
• Hotel Site @ Lot 12 modification: reduce from 124 to 122 rooms, footprint from 54,034 SF to 50,160 SF
• Preston Place Business Park Phase 3: add eight 10,800 SF buildings (86,400 SF total) with 168 parking spaces

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on the voluntary annexation of property along CR 217 and discuss another annexation at 6114 E SR 44. The body is also reviewing several utility infrastructure contracts and water main replacement projects.

• Annexation of 23.44 acres along CR 217 (Boulder Square Annexation)
• 2024 Utility System Master Plan Update for $183,000
• Water meter purchase for meter change-out program for $115,407.65
• Three water main replacement design contracts with Halff Engineering totaling $273,586
• Funding for Phase 2 of the ADA Transition Plan with Kimley-Horn for $66,500

Planning and Zoning Board

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board will review five site plans and one final plat, all seeking favorable recommendations. The projects include a retail building, a hotel, a concrete batch plant, a medical office, a parking garage, and a subdivision replat. The Project Review Committee recommends approval for all items, some with conditions.

• SP 2205-006: 15,054 SF retail building on 3.36 acres (Chesterfield Villages Plaza Phase 2)
• SP 2208-006: 122-room, 51,945 SF hotel on 2.66 acres (Woodspring Suites)
• SP 2307-010: Concrete batch plant with 21,875 SF metal building on 7.506 acres (A-1 Block and Ready Mix)
• SP 2308-007: 5,067 SF medical office on 0.77 acres (Gabriel Medical Office)
• SP 2310-007: Four-story parking garage with 126 spaces on 0.412 acres (Wildwood Main Street)

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to address two non-compliant properties. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and swear in city staff. Both cases are listed as new business and involve property maintenance and land development regulation violations.

• Case #2311-0007: Sharon Corbin, 702 Wilson Street, exterior property maintenance, litter/debris, overgrowth
• Case #2210-0008: Freedom Fellowship Church, 5156 E CR 462, temporary use permit violation (Permit #2204-001)