Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cocoa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in development with medium priority
Planning and Zoning Board Appointments
Wesley Park and Marcus Wheeler return to the board, and Jessica Green joins as a new appointee. Koss questioned skipping the usual selection process but backed the picks.
Future Redevelopment of City-Owned Property in Diamond Square
Board members asked about the one parcel connected to Diamond Square — it's actually city-owned, and the CRA gets input. The city agreed to bring any RFP for developing that lot back to the agency for review and approval before it goes public.
Data Center Policy Recommendation to City Council
A board member asked about a data center moratorium after learning Titusville has one. Staff said the board's earlier recommendation is being prepared for City Council, possibly with added research.
Unpermitted construction and right-of-way work
A father says a required concrete driveway apron — a $10,000 add-on — is blocking his son's certificate of occupancy on a house that's already built, because the property line sits far from the road; the city attorney and staff will meet with the family.
Unpermitted construction at 1116 Bristol Dr.
A family repairing fire damage did drywall work without a permit, and the owner's son reportedly struggled with the city's online permitting system — which was down for months this year. The board found a violation but gave them until July 15 and a reduced $50-a-day fine to get permitted.
Lennar homes construction and sales progress
The first Lennar homebuyer in the Diamond Square CRA described unexpected closing costs over $5,400 (negotiated down to $2,300) and a missing garage door opener after declining the builder's lender; staff said they'd been tracking the issues since May.
Exterior structure violation at 2471 W Sherwood Cir.
The city alleges the exterior structure at this residence doesn't meet maintenance standards. Exterior disrepair can drag down a block's appearance and values.
Purchase of real property parcels for City purposes
The city was set to consider buying land parcels for public use. What the city does with property it acquires can affect nearby residents and future city services.
SHIP Housing Rehabilitation at 1917 Furman Court
A $35,000 change order to 2W Construction would bring the total SHIP rehabilitation project cost at 1917 Furman Court to $101,618.