Debary: Debary City Council Meeting
Summary. The DeBary City Council held a special meeting on March 19, 2026, to address two major agenda items. The first was a public hearing on ordinance O-01-2026, approving the first amendment to the development agreement with Mosaic at DeBary LLC for the Main Street Transit Oriented Development project. The council approved extensions for the development completion date to December 30, 2030, the closing date for the 5.62-acre city-owned parcel to December 18, 2026, and the option period for the Muse property to March 31, 2033. Council members expressed concerns about future extension requests and emphasized the need for fair market pricing given the increased property values during the extension period. The second major item was the first reading of ordinance O-03-2026, adopting the city's new 2045 comprehensive plan. Growth Management Director Steven Babb presented an extensive overview of the 18-month planning process, which included updating all mandatory elements of the comprehensive plan including future land use, transportation, housing, economic development, and infrastructure. The plan will now be transmitted to the state for review before final adoption. City Manager also provided updates on numerous development projects and infrastructure improvements throughout the city, including the Fort Florida Bridge reconstruction, Alexander Island development, and various commercial projects totaling millions in grant funding.
Agenda Items
O-01-2026. First Amendment to Development Agreement with Mosaic at DeBary LLC for Main Street Transit Oriented Development
Amendment to extend development timeline and purchase deadlines for the mixed-use transit-oriented development project
- Extension of development completion date to December 30, 2030
- Extension of Phase 2 closing date to December 18, 2026
- Extension of Muse property option to March 31, 2033
- Concerns about repeated extensions and fair market pricing
- Discussion of increased property values during extension period
- Mosaic's continued engagement and monthly meetings with staff
O-03-2026. City of DeBary 2045 Comprehensive Plan
First reading of the new comprehensive plan following 18 months of evaluation and appraisal
- Updates to all mandatory elements including land use, transportation, housing
- 20-year planning horizon through 2045
- Three substantive changes made since March 4 discussion
- Transmittal to state for 60-120 day review period
- Coordination with multiple agencies and public workshops
Motions & Votes
Motion to approve the first reading of ordinance number zero one dash twenty twenty six, amending the Main Street DeBary Transit Oregon Development, TOD project, Mixed Use Unit Planned Unit Development, MPUD Development Agreement
Moved by Vice Mayor Butler, seconded by Council member Papalardo
Passed 5-0
Motion to approve the first reading of ordinance number zero three twenty twenty six, the city of DeBary 2045 comprehensive plan
Moved by Vice Mayor Butler, seconded by Council member Papalardo
Passed 5-0
Action Items
Schedule second reading of ordinance O-01-2026 for next available city council meeting
Assigned to City staff · Due 04/01/2026 meeting
Transmit comprehensive plan to state of Florida for review
Assigned to City staff
Schedule second and adoption hearing for comprehensive plan
Assigned to City staff · Due After state review (60-120 days)
Frequently Asked Questions
What was decided at this meeting?
The DeBary City Council held a special meeting on March 19, 2026, to address two major agenda items. The first was a public hearing on ordinance O-01-2026, approving the first amendment to the development agreement with Mosaic at DeBary LLC for the Main Street Transit Oriented Development project. The council approved extensions for the development completion date to December 30, 2030, the closing date for the 5.62-acre city-owned parcel to December 18, 2026, and the option period for the Muse property to March 31, 2033. Council members expressed concerns about future extension requests and emphasized the need for fair market pricing given the increased property values during the extension period. The second major item was the first reading of ordinance O-03-2026, adopting the city's new 2045 comprehensive plan. Growth Management Director Steven Babb presented an extensive overview of the 18-month planning process, which included updating all mandatory elements of the comprehensive plan including future land use, transportation, housing, economic development, and infrastructure. The plan will now be transmitted to the state for review before final adoption. City Manager also provided updates on numerous development projects and infrastructure improvements throughout the city, including the Fort Florida Bridge reconstruction, Alexander Island development, and various commercial projects totaling millions in grant funding.
What was on the agenda?
This meeting covered 2 agenda items: First Amendment to Development Agreement with Mosaic at DeBary LLC for Main Street Transit Oriented Development; City of DeBary 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
How many motions were voted on?
2 motions were voted on during this meeting. See the Motions & Votes section above for each motion and its result.
What action items came out of this meeting?
3 action items were identified. See the Action Items section above for details and who they were assigned to.
Who attended this meeting?
9 members were recorded as present: Council member Sill, Council member Papalardo, Council member Stevenson, Mayor Mayorshaize, Vice Mayor Butler, City Clerk, City Attorney, Steven Babb, City Manager.
What county is Debary in?
Debary is located in Volusia County, Florida. Browse other Volusia County meeting summaries to see what local governments across the county are working on.
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