Edgewater meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Edgewater magistrate finds 13 code violations; council weighs data center moratorium

The Edgewater Special Magistrate ruled on 14 code enforcement cases on Aug. 13, finding violations in 13 and dismissing one. That was the only meeting with published decisions in the past two weeks; other city boards met but have not yet released minutes.

Code enforcement rulings

Special Magistrate Ryan Knight heard cases involving property maintenance, permits, and zoning standards. Among those found in violation:

• James R. Perri at 2945 Umbrella Tree Dr. (Wellfield Zone Standards and Permit Required), compliance by Oct. 1, 2026.
• Hanan Land Company LLC at 3042 S Ridgewood Ave. (Stormwater Permit), compliance by Sep. 15, 2026.
• Nancy R Conrey at 2729 Lime Tree Dr. (Accessory Use), compliance by Oct. 13, 2026.
• Jennifer Lee Cordoba at 3212 Pine Tree Dr. (Property Maintenance), staff recommendations ordered.
• Majestic Oaks Phase IV Homeowners at 399 Three Oaks Dr. (Property Maintenance), staff recommendations ordered.
• Mac Miller at 2104 India Palm Dr. (Property Maintenance), staff recommendations ordered.

A citation for Raymond A Johnson at 3433 Unity Tree Dr. (Property Maintenance) was dismissed. The meeting adjourned at 3:48 p.m.

City Council (Aug. 3)

The council agenda included second readings of annexation and rezoning for three parcels west of Starboard Avenue (Ordinances 2026-O-07, O-08, O-09) and for 1711–1717 Edgewater Drive (O-10, O-11). A first reading of a temporary moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining (Ordinance 2026-O-21) was also on the agenda, along with awarding ITB 26-PW-03 for the SUNTrail North Segment from SR 442 to Dale Street to Garcia Civil Contractors, and Resolution 2026-R-24 to modify the schedule of fees and rates. Minutes have not been published, so no decisions are reported.

Economic Development Board (Aug. 5)

The board held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including CRA and Economic Development budgets. It also discussed the Turnbull Creek-Old Mission Resilience Corridor and an update to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. No minutes are available.

City Council workshop (Aug. 10)

The council received a presentation and discussed a citywide budget recap. No votes or decisions were scheduled.

Site plan hearing (Aug. 11)

The council held a public hearing on a minor site plan for 23,400 square feet of warehouse space at 301 Base Leg Drive. No minutes are published.

Planning and Zoning Board (Aug. 12)

The board heard seven public hearing items, including four variance requests, two conditional use permits, one major site plan, and a revocation of the Oakwood Cove development agreement. Specific items included a variance at 2224 Hibiscus Drive, a variance at 3023 Lime Tree Drive, a conditional use for RV and boat storage on S. Ridgewood Avenue, a major site plan for a 28,320 sq ft pickleball facility at 2945 West Park Avenue, and revocation of the Oakwood Cove agreement for a 110.66-acre parcel. No minutes are published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Edgewater roundup: Beautification awards decided; council to weigh data center moratorium

The Recreation & Cultural Services Board selected winners for the 2026 Beautification Awards at its July 28 meeting, the only formal decisions recorded in the past two weeks. The board gave the Commercial Beautification Award to Coastal Corner/Nauti Juice by consensus and the Residential Beautification Award to 137 W. Palm Way unanimously. It also recommended that two children's Butterfly Wing Coloring Project finalists be recognized at a future City Council meeting. The board approved its April 16 meeting minutes unanimously and postponed discussion on Laura Konter stepping down and scheduling its next meeting.

City Council and Economic Development Board agendas

The City Council met on Aug. 3, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are available. The agenda included second readings of annexation and rezoning ordinances for three parcels west of Starboard Avenue (Ordinances 2026-O-07, O-08, O-09) and for 1711–1717 Edgewater Drive (Ordinances O-10, O-11). The council also held a first reading of Ordinance 2026-O-21, a temporary moratorium on development approvals for data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and similar high-energy facilities. Additionally, it considered awarding ITB 26-PW-03 for the SUNTrail North Segment from SR 442 to Dale Street to Garcia Civil Contractors, and Resolution 2026-R-24 to modify the schedule of fees and rates.

The Economic Development Board met on Aug. 5, also with minutes not yet published. Its agenda included a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget (AR-2026-0241), including the CRA and Economic Development budgets, as well as discussion of the Turnbull Creek-Old Mission Resilience Corridor (AR-2026-0239) and an update to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (AR-2026-0242).

Coming up

Several meetings are scheduled over the next two weeks:

• **Aug. 10 – City Council Workshop:** A budget presentation and citywide recap, discussion only, no votes.
• **Aug. 11 – City Council:** Public hearing on a minor site plan for 23,400 square feet of warehouse space at 301 Base Leg Drive (SP-2607), 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
• **Aug. 12 – Planning and Zoning Board:** Seven public hearing items, including four variance requests, two conditional use permits, one major site plan, and a revocation of the Oakwood Cove development agreement. Notable items include a variance at 2224 Hibiscus Drive, a conditional use for RV and boat storage on S. Ridgewood Avenue, and a major site plan for a 28,320 sq ft pickleball facility with yoga studio at 2945 West Park Avenue.
• **Aug. 13 – Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate:** 14 cases covering wellfield zone standards, stormwater permits, property maintenance, and more, brought by officers Osterberg, Hazelwood, and Meyer against property owners at specific addresses.

Residents interested in land use, budgets, or code enforcement may want to attend the Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 meetings, which involve multiple public hearings.

Edgewater roundup: Code enforcement rulings issued; council set to act on charter ballot language and fire fee

Code Enforcement Board upholds four citations

The only meeting with published decisions this period was the July 7 Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate hearing, where Special Magistrate Ryan Knight upheld staff recommendations on four properties.

• **Susan Hood (1724 Kumquat Dr)** — cited for unlawful connections.
• **Edgewater Auto Spa (1829 S Ridgewood Ave)** — found in violation of commercial maintenance standards.
• **Kenneth Hemlinger (2804 Mango Tree Dr)** — found in violation of alternate enforcement methods.
• **Audrie Utley (3325 Queen Palm Dr)** — found in violation of alternate enforcement methods.

No one appeared for three of the cases, and orders were made for maximum applicable penalties.

City Council — July 6

The Council's regular meeting agenda included several ordinances and contracts, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed:

• **Ordinance 2026-O-06** — new city sign code.
• **Ordinance 2026-O-12** — permitting chickens in residential areas.
• **Contract for GSR Control Valve Replacement** — $139,000.00.
• **Annexation and rezoning** of parcels west of Starboard Avenue.
• **Rezoning** of 1711, 1715, and 1717 Edgewater Drive to residential.

A special Council meeting the same day focused on selecting proposed charter amendment language and an official ballot summary. No binding vote was scheduled.

Community Redevelopment Agency — July 6

The CRA agenda listed two proposed property purchases on E. Park Avenue. Minutes are not yet published:

• **$180,000** purchase of 117 E. Park Avenue.
• **$160,000** purchase of 123 E. Park Avenue.

Council workshops — July 8

Two workshops were scheduled: one reviewing the FY27 Governmental Funds Budget, and another reviewing a stormwater impact fee study (report dated June 12, 2026) and a presentation on extraordinary circumstances (June 25, 2026). Neither included a final vote or public hearing. Minutes are not yet published.

Public hearing set for Guava Drive warehouse — July 14

The Council agenda for July 14 lists a public hearing on SP-2604, a minor site approval for a warehouse and office building at 2611-2623 Guava Drive. No other business was scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning and Zoning Board — July 15

The board's agenda includes public hearings on four items. Minutes are not yet published:

• **VA-2614** — variance to allow a shed 4 feet higher than the primary structure with a 1-foot setback at 203 Eaton Road.
• **VA-2617** — variance for a fourth accessory structure and a non-matching façade on a structure over 350 sq ft at 2729 Lime Tree Drive.
• **AN-2602, CPA-2602, RZ-2602** — annexation of parcel 7430-04-12-0070 from Volusia County, with a comprehensive plan map amendment to Low Density Residential with Conservation Overlay and rezoning to R-2.
• **SP-2412** — major site plan for Edgewater River Oaks Dry Stack Boat Storage, Marina, and Restaurant at 161 Jones Fish Camp Road.

Coming up

City Council — Monday, July 20: First reading of Ordinance 2026-O-18 proposing charter ballot language, plus a public hearing on Resolution 2026-R-25 setting the fire assessment fee for FY27. The agenda also includes setting maximum millage levies for FY26-27 (Operating and I&S 2016 debt service), a consent item to purchase a replacement rotating assembly for the wastewater treatment plant from Alfa Laval Inc., and possible acceptance of Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program funding if awarded.

Edgewater code enforcement board upholds four citations; council weighs sign code, chickens, and annexations

Edgewater's Special Magistrate upheld code enforcement citations against four property owners on July 7, ordering maximum applicable penalties in three cases where no one appeared to contest the violations.

Code Enforcement Decisions

Special Magistrate Ryan Knight upheld staff recommendations for all four cited properties. Susan Hood of 1724 Kumquat Dr was cited for unlawful connections. Edgewater Auto Spa at 1829 S Ridgewood Ave was found in violation of commercial maintenance standards. Kenneth Hemlinger of 2804 Mango Tree Dr and Audrie Utley of 3325 Queen Palm Dr were each found in violation of alternate enforcement methods. No one appeared for three of the four cases, and orders were made for maximum applicable penalties.

CRA Eyes Two Park Avenue Purchases

The Community Redevelopment Agency met July 6 to consider two property acquisitions on E. Park Avenue: a $180,000 purchase of 117 E. Park Avenue and a $160,000 purchase of 123 E. Park Avenue. Minutes have not yet been published, so no final action is confirmed.

City Council Packed Agenda

The City Council's July 6 regular meeting agenda included several ordinances and contracts:

• **Ordinance 2026-O-06**: A new city-wide sign code.
• **Ordinance 2026-O-12**: Permitting chickens in residential areas.
• **GSR Control Valve Replacement contract** at $139,000.00.
• **Annexation and rezoning** of parcels west of Starboard Avenue.
• **Rezoning** of 1711, 1715, and 1717 Edgewater Drive to residential.

Minutes are not yet published, so it is not confirmed which items were voted on or approved.

Council Special Meeting on Charter Amendments

Also on July 6, the Council held a special meeting to discuss and select official language and a ballot summary for proposed charter amendments. Staff presented draft text and attachments. No public hearing or binding vote was scheduled for that session.

Workshops: Stormwater Fees and FY27 Budget

On July 8, the Council held two workshops. The first reviewed a stormwater impact fee study report dated June 12, 2026, along with a presentation on extraordinary circumstances dated June 25, 2026, and a discussion of potential fee structure adjustments. The second workshop focused on the FY27 Governmental Funds Budget presentation. Neither workshop included a final vote or public hearing.

Coming Up

• **July 14 — City Council**: Public hearing on SP-2604, a minor site approval for a warehouse and office building at 2611-2623 Guava Drive. No other business is scheduled.
• **July 15 — Planning and Zoning Board**: Public hearings on two residential variance requests (VA-2614 at 203 Eaton Road and VA-2617 at 2729 Lime Tree Drive), an annexation with comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for parcel 7430-04-12-0070 (AN-2602, CPA-2602, RZ-2602), and a major site plan for Edgewater River Oaks Dry Stack Boat Storage, Marina, and Restaurant at 161 Jones Fish Camp Road (SP-2412).

Edgewater City Council to consider sign code, chicken regulations, and property acquisitions at Monday meeting

Edgewater residents will see a busy City Council meeting Monday, July 6, where officials are set to vote on a new city-wide sign code, rules for keeping backyard chickens, and the annexation of several parcels. The council will also hold a special meeting to review proposed charter amendment language. Meanwhile, the Community Redevelopment Agency meets the same day to consider buying two properties on East Park Avenue for a combined $340,000.

Recent meetings

The City Council held two workshops on June 25, both with agenda items only and no minutes yet published. The first covered a stormwater impact fee study and a discussion of extraordinary circumstances related to the fees. The second reviewed a utility rate and impact fee study, as well as the fiscal year 2027 enterprise funds budget. No votes were taken.

Upcoming meetings: July 6

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA board will consider purchasing a residential building at 117 E. Park Avenue for $180,000 and a vacant land parcel at 123 E. Park Avenue for $160,000.

City Council – Regular meeting

Council members will vote on several ordinances:

• **Ordinance 2026-O-06**: A new city sign code.
• **Ordinance 2026-O-12**: Permitting chickens in residential areas.
• **Contract**: Approval of a $139,000 contract for GSR Control Valve Replacement.
• **Annexation and rezoning**: Parcels west of Starboard Avenue, and rezoning of 1711, 1715, and 1717 Edgewater Drive to residential.

City Council – Special meeting (immediately after regular)

The council will discuss and select the official language and ballot summary for proposed charter amendments. No public hearing or binding vote is scheduled.

Other upcoming meetings

• **July 7 – Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate**: Hearings for commercial and residential violations, including Edgewater Auto Spa at 1829 S. Ridgewood Avenue and several other properties.
• **July 8 – City Council workshops**: One workshop reviewing the June 12 stormwater impact fee study and extraordinary circumstances, and another reviewing the FY27 Governmental Funds Budget.

Coming up

Meetings worth attending this week:

• Monday, July 6: CRA (time TBD) and City Council regular/special meetings.
• Tuesday, July 7: Code Enforcement hearings.
• Wednesday, July 8: City Council budget and stormwater workshops.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.