Winter Park public meetings in 2023
68 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission Subcommittee
This is a City Commission Subcommittee meeting with no formal action expected. The sole discussion item is the S.R. 426 Project, with 60 minutes allocated. No public comment will be taken.
- Discussion of S.R. 426 Project (60 minutes)
Planning & Zoning Board Work Session
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a work session to discuss proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan, specifically Chapters 1-3. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.
- Discussion of Comprehensive Plan updates in Chapters 1-3
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings and adopt ordinances setting the FY 2024 millage rates and budget. They will also consider second readings of code amendments regarding cooling water discharge from buildings near Center Street and a franchise extension for Waste Pro. Several contracts and annual health insurance renewals are on the consent agenda.
- Ordinance 3282-23 adopting FY 2024 millage rates (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 3283-23 adopting FY 2024 budget (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 3284-23 amending Land Development Code to address cooling water discharge from buildings adjacent to Center Street
- Ordinance 3285-23 extending franchise agreement for Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
- Proposed amendments to Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code adopting a new goals/objectives/policies document (first reading Oct 25)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider three fee waiver requests and hold a 45-minute discussion on park acreage and the Comprehensive Plan. Other items include approval of August meeting minutes and staff updates.
- Fee waiver request - Peace and Justice Institute Annual Conference
- Fee waiver request - 18th Annual Fast Start Track & Field International
- Fee waiver request - Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
- Discussion on Park Acreage and Comp Plan
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss two items: a comprehensive plan update and an annexation strategy. These are discussion items only; no votes or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting takes place at 1:00 pm in City Hall.
- Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update (30 minutes)
- Discussion of Annexation Strategy (30 minutes)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting millage rates and the FY 2024 budget (first reading). Other action includes a resolution adopting the stormwater assessment roll, approval of a new fee schedule, and first readings of ordinances on cooling water discharge and a franchise extension for Waste Pro. Consent items include several contracts and a piggyback agreement for wire and cable up to $500,000.
- Public hearing on ordinance adopting millage rates for FY 2024 budget
- Public hearing on ordinance adopting FY 2024 budget
- Resolution 2279-23 adopting stormwater assessment roll
- Fee schedule effective October 1, 2023
- First reading of ordinance extending franchise agreement for Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
Planning & Zoning Board Work Session
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a work session to discuss proposed updates to Article V, Divisions 6 and 8 of Chapter 58 of the Land Development Code, which cover tree preservation, protection, and landscape regulations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.
- Discussion of updates to tree preservation and protection regulations
- Discussion of updates to landscape regulations
- Proposed changes to Article V, Divisions 6 and 8 of Chapter 58
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on adopting the Comprehensive Plan update for chapters 4 through 10. A conditional use request for a 55-unit multi-family project at 821 & 831 W. Swoope Ave. and 800, 810 & 830 W. Webster Ave. has been tabled to the October 3, 2023 meeting at the applicant's request. The board will also consider approval of the August 1, 2023 meeting minutes and hear public comments.
- Conditional Use request for 55-unit multi-family at 821 & 831 W. Swoope Ave. and 800, 810 & 830 W. Webster Ave. (tabled to October 3, 2023)
- Public hearing on adoption of Comprehensive Plan update (Chapters 4 through 10)
- Approval of August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Board Work Session
The Planning & Zoning Board holds a work session to discuss two items: an update to the Comprehensive Plan covering elements such as Public Facilities, Conservation, Recreation and Open Space, Capital Improvements, Public Schools Facilities, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Private Property Rights; and a discussion on the West Fairbanks Area regarding existing conditions, surrounding area entitlements, and best practices for redevelopment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a deliberative session.
- Comprehensive Plan update discussion on seven elements: Public Facilities, Conservation, Recreation and Open Space, Capital Improvements, Public Schools Facilities, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Private Property Rights (20 min)
- West Fairbanks Area discussion: existing conditions, surrounding area entitlements, best practices for redevelopment (40 min)
City Commission and Broadband & Smart City Ad-Hoc Committee Joint Work Session
The City Commission and Broadband & Smart City Ad-Hoc Committee are holding a joint work session to receive a presentation from Magellan Advisors on broadband and smart city initiatives. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is purely informational and discussion-based.
- Presentation by Magellan Advisors on broadband and smart city initiatives
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve minutes from January 11, 2023, set FY2024 meeting dates, and discuss the FY23-24 budget as the main action item. Public comments are allowed for items not on the agenda.
- Approve minutes of January 11, 2023
- Set CRA Agency meeting dates for FY2024
- Discussion of FY23-24 budget (60-minute action item)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt Resolution 2278-23, the Transportation Master Plan. They will also discuss budget suggestions and capital updates, and consider several consent agenda items including a $715,000 golf cart lease and contracts for vehicle purchases, video collaboration, and stormwater engineering. Public hearings include transferring a portion of Hopper Mini Park to FDOT, historic designation for a home, and code amendments for utilities and zoning.
- Resolution 2278-23: Adopting the Transportation Master Plan (20-minute hearing)
- Ordinance 3278-23: Transfer of a corner of Hopper Mini Park (1664 Orange Avenue) to FDOT for transportation improvements
- Consent: $715,000 golf cart lease for Winter Park Pines with PNC Equipment Finance LLC
- Consent: $260,011 stormwater management engineering contract with Singhofen & Associates
- Commission Budget Suggestions & Capital Update (45-minute discussion)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving the FY23-24 fee schedule and discuss the West Meadow restroom project. They will also review a land assessment and receive an update on the smoking ordinance from July.
- FY23-24 Fee Schedule – action item for approval
- West Meadow Restroom – action item discussion
- Parks and Recreation Land Assessment – non-action presentation
- Update on Smoking Ordinance from July 2023 meeting
- Project updates from staff
City Commission Work Session
This work session is a discussion-only meeting. The Commission will review the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Budget and hear presentations from departments for Fiscal Year 2024. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.
- CRA Budget discussion (90 minutes)
- FY 24 Department Presentations (60 minutes)
City Commission
The City Commission will deliberate on re-establishing a conditional use approval for a three-unit townhome project at 2281 Nairn Drive, approve several contracts totaling over $1.1 million for geotechnical, vegetation management, and stormwater services, and hold first readings on ordinances affecting sewer impact fees and park land transfer. A presentation from the Winter Park Public Library is also scheduled.
- Re-establish conditional use for three-unit cluster housing townhomes at 2281 Nairn Drive (R-2 zoning)
- Contract with Pond & Company, Inc. for geotechnical and environmental consulting services, up to $400,000
- Contract with The Davey Tree Expert Company for vegetation management services, up to $500,000
- Ordinance (1st reading) authorizing transfer of a corner of Hopper Mini Park (1664 Orange Avenue) to FDOT
- Ordinance (1st reading) amending sewer impact fee deferral program and utility code sections
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold three public hearings. The most significant is a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation from Institutional to Medium Density Residential and approve a Conditional Use for a 58-unit multifamily project at 821 & 831 W. Swoope Ave and 800, 810 & 830 W. Webster Ave. Other items include a cabana addition at 802 Georgia Avenue and a zoning text amendment to regulate parking of boats, trailers, recreation vehicles, and limousines over 25 feet.
- Public hearing for a 58-unit multifamily project requiring a comprehensive plan amendment and conditional use approval (60 minutes)
- Public hearing for a new 748 sq-ft cabana and 1,001 sq-ft addition to a home at 802 Georgia Avenue (10 minutes)
- Public hearing on zoning text amendment ZTA #23-07 to revise parking rules for boats, trailers, recreation vehicles, and limousines over 25 feet (20 minutes)
- Approval of July 13, 2023 meeting minutes on consent agenda
- Public comments for items not on the agenda (3 minutes per speaker)
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Transportation Master Plan Draft. The discussion is scheduled for two hours. No formal action is expected; this is a discussion-only item.
- Discussion of Transportation Master Plan Draft
City Commission
The Winter Park City Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 26, 2023, to discuss and set a tentative millage rate for the upcoming budget, review the 5 & 25-Year Strategic Capital Plan, and consider several consent agenda contracts. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances amending police and firefighter pension plans and a resolution correcting the stormwater fee start date.
- Budget discussion and setting tentative millage rate (Item 11c)
- Review of 5 & 25-Year Strategic Capital Plan (Item 11b)
- Approval of $3,300,000 underground conduit/pipe installation contract with HDD of Florida, LLC (Consent d)
- Ordinance amending Firefighters' Pension Plan for cancer presumption compliance (1st reading)
- Resolution 2276-23 correcting stormwater fee commencement date from 2024 to 2023
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and potentially act on an ordinance restricting smoking/vaping at City parks. Other action items include fee waiver requests from the Winter Park Public Library and Chamber of Commerce for FY24, and a discussion of the Strategic Plan facilities section. Staff will provide project and budget updates.
- Ordinance restricting smoking/vaping at City parks
- Winter Park Public Library Fee Waiver request
- Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Fee Waiver Request for FY24 (Oct23 - Sept24)
- Strategic Plan - Facilities section discussion
- Staff updates on project and department budget
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold four public hearings: a wall at 1211 College Point, two new homes on Howell Branch Road, and a city request to subdivide the Tree Farm property into six single-family lots at the end of Durham Avenue. The board will also consider approving the June 6 meeting minutes.
- Subdivision request (SUB #23-01) to split city-owned Tree Farm into six single-family lots on Durham Avenue
- New two-story, 5,980 sq-ft home at 1292 Howell Branch Road on Lake Temple (SPR #23-07)
- New two-story, 4,987 sq-ft home at 1296 Howell Branch Road on Lake Temple (SPR #23-08)
- Three-foot solid wall along eastern property line at 1211 College Point on Lake Virginia (SPR #23-06)
- Approval of June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission holds a work session to review and discuss department budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2024. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.
- Discussion of Fiscal 24 Department Budget Presentations (90 minutes)
City Commission
The Winter Park City Commission will hear a detailed FY 24 Budget Presentation from city management and departments, taking up to 150 minutes. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance to modify the calculation and collection of stormwater utility fees, and discussions on retail strategies, limousine parking restrictions, and FDOT improvements on SR426. Several consent agenda items involve contracts for fencing, emergency debris monitoring/management, generator maintenance, and door repairs.
- FY 24 Budget Presentation (150-minute discussion)
- Second reading of ordinance amending stormwater management utility fee calculation (Chapter 102)
- Emergency Debris Monitoring contract with Tetra Tech ($150,000) and Emergency Debris Management contract with Ceres Environmental ($400,000)
- Discussion on amending Sec. 58-71 to prohibit parking of limousine-style vehicles in residential zones
- Discussion of SR426 FDOT proposed improvement measures
City Commission Subcommittee
The Winter Park City Commission Subcommittee, consisting of Mayor Phil Anderson and Commissioner Kris Cruzada, will meet to discuss the S.R. 426 Project. No public comment or formal action will be taken at this meeting.
- Discussion of the S.R. 426 Project (60 minutes)
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss a stormwater update and hurricane preparation. The discussion is scheduled for two hours. No other items are on the agenda.
- Stormwater Update/Hurricane Preparation discussion (2 hours)
City Commission Subcommittee
The City Commission Subcommittee, consisting of Mayor Anderson and Commissioner Cruzada, will discuss the S.R. 426 Project. They will review the Florida DOT process, subcommittee goals, and two alternatives, including staff's perception of preferences and reactions from the Fix 426 group. No formal action or public comment will be taken.
- Review of DOT process for S.R. 426
- Discussion of subcommittee goal for the project
- Review of Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 with staff preferences and Fix 426 reactions
- Discussion of priorities and long-term goals
- Planning future conversations with Fix 426 designees
City Commission
The Winter Park City Commission will hold public hearings on designating two residential properties to the historic register and reviewing a tree removal appeal. The commission will also discuss a pending ordinance to certify affordable housing projects and a first reading on amending Chapter 102 to modify stormwater utility fee calculations and collection, which changes how residents are billed. Several service contracts and meeting minutes will be approved via the consent agenda.
- Resolution 2273-23: Designating 1530 Berkshire Avenue (built 1926) to the Winter Park Register of Historic Places
- Resolution 2274-23: Designating 1299 Harding Street (built 1951) to the Winter Park Register of Historic Places
- Ordinance amending Chapter 102 to modify stormwater management utility fee calculations and collection
- Cintas Corporation contract for fire protection services through May 31, 2024 ($75,000)
- Ferguson Waterworks piggyback contract for drainage pipes through August 5, 2023 ($100,000)
Planning & Zoning Board Work Session
The Planning & Zoning Board will receive a presentation from the Office of Management & Budget on the results of a cost-benefit study for the proposed West Fairbanks annexation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item only.
- Presentation by Peter Moore, Division Director, Office of Management & Budget, on West Fairbanks Annexation Cost-Benefit Study Results (60 minutes)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider an action item regarding the WP Tennis Center Instructional Contractor RFP. Non-action items include a Land Use Analysis Final Report, updates on Shady Park and MLK Unity Corner, and a Mini Park Update Action Plan. The meeting also includes consent agenda approval of previous minutes and staff updates.
- Action item: WP Tennis Center Instructional Contractor RFP
- Non-action: Land Use Analysis Final Report (15 min discussion)
- Non-action: Shady Park and MLK Unity Corner update
- Non-action: Mini Park Update Action Plan
- Consent agenda: Approval of May 17, 2023 minutes
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss an update on the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) extension and expansion. No votes or decisions are expected at this meeting.
- Discussion item: CRA Extension and Expansion Update (2 hours)
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss possible uses and process for the old library property at 460 E. New England Avenue. Consent agenda includes piggyback contracts totaling $1.575 million and purchase of Boathouse Lot 2B on the Venetian Canal for $20,000. Public hearings include second reading of ordinances updating dock/boathouse regulations and annexing/redeveloping several parcels on Kentucky Avenue. A resolution affirming changes to the 2024 General Election during the Presidential Preference Primary is also on the agenda.
- Discussion of possible uses and process for old library property at 460 E. New England Avenue (60 min)
- Piggyback contracts: TAW Orlando ($75K), USIC Locating ($400K), Dade Paper ($200K), Petroleum Recovery ($100K), Danus Utilities ($700K), Thompson Well ($100K)
- Ovation Construction contract up to $500K for repair services
- Purchase of Boathouse Lot 2B on the Venetian Canal for $20,000
- Public hearings: Ordinance 3272-23 updating dock/boathouse regulations; annexation and rezoning (C-3) of 2.07 acres on Kentucky Avenue
City Commission - Neighborhood Meeting - Old Library
The Winter Park City Commission is holding a neighborhood meeting to gather input from residents on the future use of the former library property. The meeting includes a staff presentation, neighborhood comment, and public comment periods. No decisions are being made; it is solely a listening session. The meeting will not be broadcast and does not allow virtual participation.
- Public input session on future use of the old library property at 401 S. Park Avenue
- Meeting not broadcast and no virtual participation available
- Staff presentation precedes neighborhood and public comment periods
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three items: two site plan reviews for residential projects on Lake Osceola, and a request to establish Commercial Future Land Use and C-3 zoning on six annexed parcels on Kentucky Avenue. The board will also select a chair and vice chair and approve meeting minutes from April and May.
- SPR #23-04: 518 sq ft addition to existing home at 131 Trismen Terrace on Lake Osceola
- SPR #23-05: new 4,567 sq ft two-story single-family home at 201 Osceola Court on Lake Osceola
- Ordinance to establish Commercial Future Land Use on annexed parcels at 1896, 1934, 1964, 1968, 1970, and 1990 Kentucky Avenue
- Ordinance to establish Commercial (C-3) Zoning on the same six annexed Kentucky Avenue parcels
Planning & Zoning Board Work Session
The Planning & Zoning Board is holding a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items. No specific ordinances, rezonings, or other action items are scheduled for this meeting. The agenda consists of a call to order, a 60-minute discussion of future agenda items, and adjournment.
- Discuss upcoming agenda items (60 minutes)
City Commission
The Winter Park City Commission will consider adopting a Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy and approving an amended Sustainability Action Plan with new climate resiliency targets. Other business includes a first-reading ordinance updating dock and boathouse regulations, and annexation and rezoning of several parcels on Kentucky Avenue. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts for concrete services, sod, landscape, and piggyback contracts for fleet video services, EV supply equipment, rental vehicles, tech solutions, and fuel cards.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 58 (Land Development Code) and Chapter 114 (Waterways) to update dock and boathouse regulations (1st reading, tabled from April 26)
- Annexation of 2.07 acres at 1896–1990 Kentucky Avenue with Commercial (C-3) zoning and Future Land Use designation
- Resolution 2271-23 adopting City of Winter Park's Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy and amended Sustainability Action Plan with climate resiliency targets
- Consent agenda contracts: Allcrete ($150,000 concrete services), Tom's Sod ($500,000 sod installation), LaFleur Nurseries ($100,000 landscape/tree installation), Patel Greene ($75,000 transportation planning)
- Piggyback contracts: Lytx ($200,000 fleet video services), Optimus Solar ($150,000 EV supply equipment), CDW Government ($500,000 tech catalog solutions), and others totaling $1.4M+
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will take action on selecting a chairperson for the 2023-2024 term, updating pavilion rental policies related to bounce houses and play amenities, and prioritizing capital improvement projects. Non-action items include reviewing updated Parks GIS data and a city-designated parkland analysis. Public comments are also accepted.
- Selection of PRAB chairperson for June 2023-May 2024 term
- Update to Pavilion Rental Policies for bounce house and play amenities
- Capital Improvement Project Prioritization
- Review of updated Parks GIS
- Review of city designated parkland analysis
Planning & Zoning Board Work Session
This work session includes the introduction of new board member Warren Lindsey and a discussion of upcoming agenda items. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Introduce new P&Z Board member Warren Lindsey (20 minutes)
- Discuss upcoming agenda items (40 minutes)
City Commission Work Session
This is a work session of the Winter Park City Commission. The primary item is a discussion of the results of a cost-benefit study regarding the potential annexation of the West Fairbanks area. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for review and deliberation.
- West Fairbanks Annexation Cost-Benefit Study Results - 120-minute discussion
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on second reading for Ordinance 3271-23 to partially vacate the Havilah Park Plat and terminate easements at 900 and 950 N. Orlando Ave. The consent agenda includes approval of multiple contract amendments totaling over $3.5 million for transportation, engineering, electric utility services, and park equipment, plus an interlocal agreement with Maitland for a Safe Routes to School work plan. Commissioners will also discuss a solicitation scope review and allocate ARPA funds for a stormwater mobile pump.
- Ordinance 3271-23 – partial vacation of Havilah Park Plat and easements at 900 and 950 N. Orlando Ave. (2nd reading)
- Contract amendments: Howard Industries, Inc. – single-phase transformers, $2,000,000; Electric Supply of Tampa – conduit/pipe, $500,000; and 11 other amendments
- Interlocal agreement with City of Maitland for Safe Routes to School – Hungerford work plan in Maitland rights of way
- ARPA funding allocation for stormwater mobile pump
- Solicitation scope review and approval for general planning services (GAI Consultants, Inspire Placemaking, Redevelopment Management Assoc.) and three-phase transformers ($828,710)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three items: a home addition at 131 Trismen Terrace, annexation and zoning for six parcels on Kentucky Avenue, and a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a bakery at 1455 West Fairbanks Avenue. The board will also consider approval of meeting minutes and a list of firms for general planning services.
- Home addition (518 sq ft) at 131 Trismen Terrace, zoned R-1AAA (SPR #23-04)
- Annexation and Commercial Future Land Use and C-3 zoning for parcels at 1896, 1934, 1964, 1968, 1970, and 1990 Kentucky Avenue
- Comprehensive plan change (CPA 23-01) and rezoning (RZ 23-01) from Office/O-1 to Commercial/C-3A for 1455 West Fairbanks Avenue to operate a bakery
- Approval of April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Consent Agenda)
- Selection of three firms (GAI Consultants, Inspire Placemaking Collective, Redevelopment Management Associates) for general planning services contract (RFQ-23)
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Transportation Master Plan Update 2, presented by Patel, Greene & Associates. The item is a discussion only, with no vote scheduled.
- Discussion of Transportation Master Plan Update 2 (90 minutes)
City Commission
The Winter Park City Commission will discuss and vote on several items, including a final conditional use approval for Rollins College to construct a new art museum and business school. Other notable items include a discussion on selling the 1925 Killarney Drive property, approval of a $923,546 fire engine purchase, and a 20 megawatt solar acquisition through FMPA. Public hearings will address boathouse/dock regulations and extension of conditional use approvals.
- Rollins College final conditional use for 31,791 sq ft art museum and 47,138 sq ft business school at 200 E. New England and 203 E. Lyman Avenues
- Discussion on allowing sale of 1925 Killarney Drive property
- Approve purchase of Pierce pumper fire engine for $923,546
- Approve 20 megawatt solar acquisition through FMPA
- Ordinance to transfer boathouse and dock authority to lake boards (1st reading)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will vote on several action items, including improvements to Howell Branch Preserve, a revision to the Rollins College Softball Stadium agreement, renovation and expansion of the MLK Community Playground, and a permit for the Chabad Community Fair. A non-action discussion on the Florida Clean Air Act update is also scheduled. Staff will provide financial and project updates.
- Howell Branch Preserve Improvements
- Rollins College Softball Stadium Agreement Revision
- MLK Community Playground Renovation and Expansion
- Chabad Community Fair permit from Chabad of Greater Orlando
- Florida Clean Air Act update and impact on city parks and recreation venues
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission holds a work session with two discussion items: the Winter Park Playhouse and the Old Library Site. Each item is allocated one hour. No formal votes or ordinances are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Winter Park Playhouse Discussion (1 hour)
- Old Library Site Discussion (1 hour)
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the possible relocation of the Winter Park Playhouse to Seven Oaks Park, along with other action items. They will also consider two conditional use requests for bank projects, approve several contracts including $239,399 for landscape maintenance and $450,000 for an MLK Park artist, and allocate ARPA funds for Dinky Dock improvements. The meeting includes selection of a Vice-Mayor and a public hearing on an ordinance to extend conditional use approvals.
- Discussion on relocating Winter Park Playhouse to Seven Oaks Park
- Public hearing for conditional use approval for a bank at 345 Carolina Avenue
- Public hearing for conditional use approval for a bank and office at 900 & 950 N. Orlando Avenue
- Consent agenda includes $239,399 landscape maintenance contract with Lewis Outdoor Solutions and $450,000 MLK Park artist contract with Andrew Luy
- ARPA funding allocation for Dinky Dock improvements
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two major items: a new single-family home at 1034 Turner Road and Rollins College's final conditional use approval for three buildings, including a 31,791-square-foot art museum and a 47,138-square-foot graduate business school. The board will also consider approval of the March 7, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Final conditional use approval for Rollins College to maintain the existing Lawrence Center and build a new 31,791 sq ft art museum and a 47,138 sq ft Crummer Graduate School of Business at 200 E. New England and 203 E. Lyman Avenues.
- Site plan review (SPR #23-03) for a new 5,555 sq ft single-family home at 1034 Turner Road on Lake Bell, zoned R-1A.
- Approval of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes.
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss an update on the city's renewable energy study. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled. This item is a discussion only.
- Renewable Energy Study Update (discussion only)
City Commission
The Winter Park City Commission will discuss extending the solid waste services contract with Waste Pro, naming a park at the former Progress Point site, and updating the city banner policy. The agenda also includes several public hearings on quasi-judicial matters: historic designation of 1424 Cavendish Road, re-establishing a conditional use for a bank at 345 Carolina Avenue, and conditional use approval for four townhouses at 730 Minnesota Avenue. An ordinance to extend expiration of conditional use and variance approvals is requested to be tabled by staff.
- Consent agenda: $750,000 piggyback contract with ACF Standby Systems for electrical power generation equipment through 2026
- Consent agenda: $125,000 piggyback contract with Siteone Landscape Supply for ant bait and herbicide products through 2024
- Action item: Solid waste services contract extension with Waste Pro (20 min discussion)
- Action item: Naming park at former Progress Point site (10 min discussion)
- Public hearing: Resolution 2270-23 to designate 1424 Cavendish Road (built 1949) to the Winter Park Register of Historic Places
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will take action on several items, including a strategic plan programming section, a craft distillery at the WP Saturday Market, naming Progress Point Park, and a mini park classification. The meeting also includes consent agenda, public comments, and staff updates.
- Strategic Plan - Programming Section (action item)
- WP Saturday Market - Craft Distillery (action item)
- Progress Point Park Naming (action item)
- Mini Park Classification (action item)
- Minutes approval for February 15, 2023 (consent agenda)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Work Session
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Community Redevelopment Advisory Board hold a joint work session to discuss the MLK Park community playground. No decisions are expected; the item is listed for discussion only.
- Discussion of MLK Park community playground
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.
- Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Updates (2-hour session)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use request for four townhouses at 730 Minnesota Avenue, a conditional use request for a 3,331 sq ft bank with drive-thru and an 11,000 sq ft office at 900 & 950 N. Orlando Avenue, and an ordinance to extend the expiration of conditional use and variance approvals. The consent agenda includes approval of the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes. The bank and office proposal is the most substantial item before the board.
- Conditional use request (CU #23-03) for four two-story townhouses at 730 Minnesota Avenue in R-3 zoning
- Conditional use request (CU #23-02) for a 3,331 sq ft bank with drive-thru and 11,000 sq ft office building at 900 & 950 N. Orlando Avenue in C-3 zoning
- Ordinance (ZTA #23-05) to extend the expiration of conditional use and variance approvals
- Approval of February 7, 2023 meeting minutes on consent agenda
City Commission
The City Commission will consider renewing the solid waste services contract with Waste Pro and discuss the City Banner Program and a solicitation for activation space at Progress Point Park. Two ordinances are up for second reading: one updating lakefront zoning regulations and another regulating artificial turf installations. The consent agenda includes contracts for Verizon mobile services ($500,000), construction services ($600,000), and an insurance broker ($65,000), plus ARPA funding allocations for stormwater infrastructure and a fire training facility.
- Solid waste services contract renewal discussion with Waste Pro (30 minutes)
- Ordinance 3261-23: Updating lakefront and waterfront zoning regulations for construction on waterfront lots (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 3267-23: Adding regulations governing artificial turf installations and maintenance (2nd reading)
- Consent agenda: Verizon Wireless contract $500,000 for mobile services through 2026
- ARPA Funding Allocations for Emergency Stormwater Infrastructure and Fire Training Facility
Planning & Zoning Board Work Session
This is a work session with discussion items only. The board will discuss upcoming agenda items, the possibility of adding a consent agenda, and receive a presentation on the Evaluation and Appraisal Review of the Comprehensive Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discuss upcoming agenda items
- Discuss possibility of adding a consent agenda
- Presentation on Evaluation and Appraisal Review of the Comprehensive Plan
City Commission Work Session
This is a work session where the City Commission will discuss the fiscal year 2024 budget outlook and the 5/25 year capital plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of FY 24 Budget Outlook and 5/25 Year Capital Plan Review (120 minutes)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings on ordinances regulating artificial turf installations and updating lakefront waterfront zoning regulations. They will also vote on resolutions to establish stormwater utility fee assessments and adopt Orange County's Local Mitigation Strategy. The consent agenda includes several piggyback contracts totaling about $1.87 million and a contract for a CRA redevelopment plan modification.
- Ordinance 3266-23: vacating a portion of Aragon Avenue east of Nicolet Avenue (2nd reading)
- Ordinance amending Chapter 58 to regulate artificial turf installations and maintenance (1st reading)
- Ordinance 3261-23: updating lakefront and waterfront zoning regulations (1st reading, tabled from earlier meetings)
- Resolution 2268-23: establishing non-ad valorem assessments for stormwater utility fees
- Consent agenda includes piggyback contracts: ABM ($1,000,000), Dobbs ($225,000), Quadient ($300,000), Cubix ($350,000), and GAI Consultants ($115,445)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and take action on classifying mini parks, a fee waiver request from the Florida Youth Symphony Orchestra for Central Park use, and naming a park on Progress Point property. The board will also review the programming section of the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan as a non-action item. Staff will provide updates on projects and events.
- Mini Park Classification
- Florida Youth Symphony Orchestra Fee Waiver Request and Central Park Use
- Progress Point property park naming
- Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan - Programming Section (non-action)
City Commission Special Meeting
The City Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the tenure of Commissioner Weaver. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 pm on February 15, 2023, at City Hall.
- Discussion of Commissioner Weaver's tenure
- Meeting at City Hall - Commission Chambers, 401 S. Park Avenue
- Meeting date: February 15, 2023
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session with two substantive items. A presentation on the Audubon Park Main Street Program will be given by John Rife. The main discussion will be an update on the Transportation Master Plan by consultants Patel, Greene & Associates, scheduled for 90 minutes. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Audubon Park Main Street Program presentation by John Rife (15 minutes)
- Transportation Master Plan update discussion by Patel, Greene & Associates (1.5 hours)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two site plan review applications for new single-family homes on Lake Maitland and Lake Virginia. The board will also consider approving the January 3, 2023 meeting minutes and hear public comments on non-agenda items.
- SPR #23-01: new two-story 6,772 sq ft home at 2023 Venetian Way on Lake Maitland (R-1AA zoning)
- SPR #23-02: new two-story 6,259 sq ft home at 1331 College Point on Lake Virginia (R-1AAA zoning)
City Commission
The Winter Park City Commission will discuss the future of the old library site during a 30-minute action item. They also face a second reading of a lakefront zoning ordinance that staff has requested to table again, and first readings on vacating portions of Aragon and Elvin Avenues. The consent agenda includes approval of multiple piggyback contracts totaling over $2.75 million for services and goods.
- 30-minute discussion of the old library site (item 10a)
- Ordinance 3261-23: Second reading of lakefront and waterfront zoning regulations, with staff request to table to February 22
- Ordinance to vacate Aragon Avenue east of Nicolet Avenue (first reading)
- Approval of piggyback contracts: $250,000 for cemetery services, $120,000 lab analysis, $250,000 equipment, $500,000 vehicles, $900,000 vehicles, plus other contracts totaling $705,000
- Verizon Wireless Pole Attachment Agreement (consent item)
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission holds a work session to discuss the Old Library Site. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.
- Old Library Site Discussion (90 minutes allocated)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold second readings on ordinances to make backyard chicken regulations permanent and to allow third-party consultant cost recovery. They will also consider adopting a Sustainability Action Plan and several zoning amendments, including updates to lakefront regulations and office district uses. Consent agenda includes contracts for energy audits ($100,000) and electrical services ($400,000).
- Ordinance 3259-23 making backyard chicken pilot program permanent (2nd reading)
- Resolution 2267-23 adopting Sustainability Action Plan
- Contract with 15Lightyears, Inc. for up to $100,000 in energy audit services
- Piggyback contract with Graybar Electric Co. for up to $400,000 in electrical supplies
- Ordinance vacating portion of Elvin Avenue right-of-way (1st reading)
Planning & Zoning Board Work Session
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items and receive an update on City Commission actions. The main discussion item is the proposed West Fairbanks Area Future Land Use Policy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discuss upcoming agenda items and update on City Commission actions
- Discuss proposed West Fairbanks Area Future Land Use Policy
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and potentially act on several items, including supporting a grant application to rebuild boardwalks in Mead Gardens, a naming request for Progress Point, a fee waiver request from Rotary, and a policy on mini park classification. The board will also receive updates on the Winter Park Event Center finances, WP Pines, and major park projects.
- PRAB support for state RTP grant to improve and rebuild boardwalks within Mead Gardens
- Progress Point naming request
- Rotary fee waiver request
- Mini Park Classification discussion
- Pollinator Gardens discussion
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session to receive a presentation on stormwater and flood management. No voting or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Stormwater and Flood Management Presentation (30 minutes)
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
The Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will consider a funding request from the Park Avenue District Main Street Program during its January 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments.
- Request for Funding - Park Avenue District Main Street Program (Action Item)
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss a proposed lease for the Old Library Building (RFP18-22) and adopt 2023 state legislative priorities. The consent agenda includes contracts for water equipment, liquid oxygen, generator maintenance, home services, and power sales, totaling over $1.5 million. A public hearing on vacating a portion of Elvin Avenue right-of-way is also scheduled.
- Discussion of proposed lease for Old Library Building (RFP18-22)
- Adoption of 2023 State Legislative Priorities
- Consent contracts: Xylem ($200k), Matheson Tri-Gas ($230k), CJ's Sales ($300k), Kenick ($80k), and piggyback contracts totaling $1.05M
- Public hearing on vacating a portion of Elvin Avenue right-of-way (1st reading)
- Approval of 360-day extension for Broadband and Smart City Ad-Hoc Committee
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three zoning text amendments (ZTAs) and one site plan review. The ZTAs propose changes to appeals procedures, permitted uses in the O-1 Office district (adding barber shops, hair salons, day spas, cosmetic treatments), and air traffic hazard height restrictions. A site plan for a new single-family home at 910 Poinciana Lane is also under review.
- Public hearing on SPR #22-16: new 5,707 sq ft single-family home at 910 Poinciana Lane on Lake Maitland
- Public hearing on ZTA #23-01: modify appeals process from building and zoning official decisions
- Public hearing on ZTA #23-02: add barber shops, hair salons, day spas, cosmetic treatments as permitted uses in O-1 district with conditions
- Public hearing on ZTA #23-03: ensure no air traffic hazards by adopting Orlando/Orange County Airport Zoning height regulations