DBCC Approves Ordinances That Could Change The Face Of Downtown Daytona Beach

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Daytona Beach, FL - The Daytona Beach City Commission is moving forward with plans to change the zoning for close to six acres of land located in the blocks bounded by International Speedway Boulevard, N. Ridgewood Avenue, Bay Street, and N. Palmetto Avenue.

The second reading of an ordinance adopting a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for about two acres of the property received a unanimous vote. The second reading for an ordinance to change the zoning for the entire section passed with a 5-1 vote from the City Commission with Commissioner Ruth Traeger taking issue with the fact that there are no height limitations on what could be built on the land.

Rob Merrill, speaking on behalf of the applicant for the changes, DB Mainland, LLC, thanked the Redevelopment Board and Planning for their unanimous recommendation for the Commission to approve the requested changes.

Deputy City Manager Jim Morris said that Delta West is part of the plan for the continuing urbanization of downtown Daytona Beach. He said the rezoning for the land is a puzzle piece that fits into a broader puzzle of redevelopment. Morris said that downtown Daytona Beach has long been the center of the eastern part of Volusia County but residential and commercial together is necessary for a resurgence.

Another issue on last night's agenda, repairs to the historic casino building on top of the Daytona Beach Pier. When Joe's Crab Shack opened in the location in 2012, it was coming off an extensive $10 million overhaul. Despite the renovations, about five years later, the roof sprouted leaks. Since that time, when a leak appears, city officials have plugged it up. City Commission approved a Work Authorization to pay $36,500 to Jay Ammon Architect Inc. to design and oversee a roof replacement of the building. The current estimate to replace the roof is $296,000. Requests for contractor bids could go out in a few months