Winter Park City Talk

April 28 City Commission meeting

There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, April 28, at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 S. Park Ave. For the most up-to-date agenda, please visit cityofwinterpark.org under What’s New. Below are a few topics of interest:

Mayor’s Report

• Briefing – Orange County Tax Collector Scott Randolph

• Presentation – Eagle Scout Project, John Michael Thomas

• Recognition of core value coin recipients (January - March 2014)

• Presentation – Outstanding Class C Water Treatment Plant for the Magnolia Water Treatment Plant award

Consent Agenda

• Approve the minutes of April 14, 2014.

• Approve the interlocal agreements with Valencia College and other local agencies for fire service training.

Public Hearings

• Request of Benjamin Partners, LTD and the Sydgan Corporation representing Bubbalou’s Inc. on the properties at 970/1000/1008 and 1306 Loren Ave., 1141 Benjamin Ave., and 1313 Lewis Drive in conjunction with the Ravaudage Planned Development:

• First reading of the ordinance amending the “Comprehensive Plan” Future Land Use Map to change the Future Land Use designations of Commercial and Low Density Residential to Planned Development Future Land Use designation.

• First reading of the ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map to change the Commercial and Low Density Residential District designations to Planned Development District zoning.

• First reading of the ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of Loren Avenue within the Ravaudage Planned Development and Home Acres Subdivision area.

• Request of the city of Winter Park:

o First reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 58 “Land Development Code”, Article I “Comprehensive Plan” related to Planned Developments.

o First reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 58 “Land Development Code”, Article I “Comprehensive Plan” related to the maximum building height within the Central Business District Future Land Use designation.

o First reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 58 “Land Development Code”, Article I “Comprehensive Plan” related to repealing the requirement for a supermajority vote of the City Commission to approve certain conditional uses.

• First reading of the ordinance governing garbage collection service in the Center Street business corridor.

You can find the City Commission’s full agenda on the home page of cityofwinterpark.org under What’s New.

Remember, if you are unable to attend City Commission meetings, you can watch them live, gavel-to-gavel, as they happen. During the meeting, simply log on to cityofwinterpark.org/cclive to easily stay tuned-in to official city business.

April 29 Lee Road Extension Proposal Public Information Session

The city will hold a Public Information Session regarding the proposed Lee Road Extension (intersection of Lee Road and U.S. Highway 17-92) on Tuesday, April 29, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd.

Structured as an open house, the information session will have proposed project renderings, development plans and images displayed along the circumference of the room. In addition, to accommodate guest arrival at various times, UP Fieldgate US Investments – Winter Park, LLC, will give the same presentation at 5:30, 6:15 and 7 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with the development team, traffic consultants and city staff. They will also have the opportunity to submit written comments and feedback that will be provided to staff and City Commission for their review as they consider this proposal.

Following the Public Information Session, the City Commission will hold a Work Session on Monday, May 5, at 4 p.m. in Commission Chambers located at 401 S. Park Ave. to discuss this proposal and the feedback received from the information session. Similar to all City Commission Work Sessions, the public is invited to attend, however, no public comment will be taken.

April 30 SunRail Whistle Stop Tour

Please join your City Commission and city leaders Wednesday, April 30, at 10 a.m. at the Winter Park Train Station located at 148 W. Morse Blvd. celebrating the arrival of passenger rail service in Central Florida. The public is invited to enjoy the voices of St. Margaret Mary Children’s Choir sing “The Dinky Line” and “This Train,” and greet FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad and other community leaders as they stop by Winter Park during SunRail’s historic “Whistle Stop Tour.” Commencing at the Debary Station, the SunRail train will stop at all new stations as it travels to a grand opening celebration at the Sand Lake Road Station. All aboard!

Earth Day in the Park and Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

The city presents Earth Day in the Park & Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Central Park. The city’s celebration will showcase how the city and Keep Winter Park Beautiful (KWPB) are working to make Winter Park more sustainable. Attendees will learn how the city works toward a Sustainability Action Plan and how to provide their input into the community plan. Earth Day in the Park will also provide educational workshops and tours of the new train station. In addition, Winter Park Green School Grant winners will be awarded at 10:30 a.m. from the main stage.

The city’s Urban Forestry Division will present a large live oak ceremonial planting and will be on site to answer questions and give away an assortment of containerized trees for city residents. Ride your bike to the event and park it at the KWPB and Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Board’s free Winter Park Bike Valet located at Garfield Avenue behind the main stage in Central Park. For more information, please call 407-599-3364.

Annual Spring Cleanup

It’s that time of year again! Now is the time for spring cleaning, and the city encourages residents to participate in the city’s annual Spring Cleanup. This event provides an extra “bonus” pickup day so that residents can dispose of old furniture, broken appliances and other bulky items. To take advantage of this convenient service, residents must place their items curbside after 5 p.m. on the evening prior to their second regularly scheduled pickup day.

If you live north of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues, your bonus day will be the week of May 5.

If you live south of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues, you bonus day will be the week of May 12.

Please note: Hazardous waste, electronics and yard waste are not included in the Spring Cleanup.

If you live in a townhome or condo, please contact Waste Pro directly for a large item pickup.

For more information regarding Winter Park’s annual Spring Cleanup, please contact Utility Billing Customer Service at 407-599-3220 or Waste Pro at 407-774-0800.

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Campaign

From 2010 to 2011, in the city of Winter Park motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists increased 36 percent, from 11 in 2010 to 15 in 2011, according to reports filed with the Winter Park Police Department. In addition, to the actual reported collisions, there are many incidents of pedestrians experiencing “near misses” or intimidation by aggressive motorists.

To better address this issue, WPPD has been awarded a Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Enforcement Campaign Grant by the Florida Department of Transportation. On April 21, WPPD began implementing proven techniques to enhance pedestrian safety and provide a safe walking environment. The methods used will include the distribution of educational materials to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists – improving their knowledge of traffic laws and methods of safe walking – as well as presentations to school-age children, use of social networking, and targeted enforcement of violators.

By enhancing pedestrian safety, we hope to ensure that the city will continue to be the best place to live, work and play in Florida for our residents and visitors.

Visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org, find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, watch us on Vimeo.