Winter Park City Talk

2016 State of the City Address online

On Jan. 15, Mayor Steve Leary delivered the annual State of the City Address at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and city of Winter Park’s annual luncheon held at the Alfond Inn. A copy of the mayor’s speech can be found at cityofwinterpark.org/stateofthecity.

Jan. 25 City Commission meeting

There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, Jan. 25, at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers. 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

Presentation: Core Value Coin Recipients – First Quarter FY2016

Consent Agenda

Approve the minutes for Jan. 11, 2016.

Approve a contract and formal solicitation (for a complete list, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets).

Action Items Requiring Discussion

2016 Fire-Rescue Department Standards of Cover

Public Hearings

Request of A. J. Thomas III:

— Subdivision or lot split approval to divide the property at 2715 Woodside Ave., zoned R-1A, into two single-family building lots.

Resolution – Designating the Capen-Showalter House at 622 Osceola Ave. as a historic landmark on the Winter Park Register of Historic Places.

Resolution – Requesting the Florida legislature to amend the sunshine and public meeting laws to allow elected officials of a municipality to hold meetings outside municipal boundaries for the purpose of discussing matters of interest to the municipality with state and national officials.

First reading of the ordinance amending Section 58-65 “R-1AAA Lakefront District,” subsection (f)(1)(h) and Section 58-66, “R-1A and R-1AA District” to remove unnecessary deed restriction requirements to streamline the permitting process; establish rear setbacks for Single Family Residential properties with short lot depths; and correct a single-family dwelling coverage error, and modify certain miscellaneous residential provisions.

Request of the Winter Park Health Foundation (must be held at 5 p.m.):

— First reading of the ordinance to add a new comprehensive plan policy to the text of the Future Land Use Element within the Winter Park Hospital Study Area “C” to allow for a building floor area ratio of up to 98 percent, conditioned upon use for health- and wellness-related uses.

— First reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 58 “Land Development Code”, Article III, “Zoning” to change within Section 58-72 Office District, Subsection (F) Development Standards to allow for a building floor area ratio of up to 98 percent, conditioned upon use for health and wellness related uses.

— First reading of the ordinance amending the official zoning map to change Office District zoning to Office District zoning on a portion of the property 2010 Mizell Ave., and the properties at 1992 Mizell Ave., 101 S. Edinburgh Drive, and 149 S. Edinburgh Drive.

— Approval of a development agreement to provide for the consolidation of properties into 2005 Mizell Ave., and the adjacent streets for a new “Project Wellness” facility, including provisions for the vacating and abandoning of city streets and dedication to the city of substituting rights of way.

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.

Construction to impact travel to Saturday farmers market

On Friday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m., New York and Lyman avenues improvements will continue, which includes replacement of the railroad tracks, as well as demolition, rebuilding, and resurfacing of the existing rough railroad crossing to create a smoother road surface. Both the railroad crossing and intersection will be closed in most directions to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and is expected to reopen Sunday, Jan. 24, at approximately 11 p.m.

This closure will impact the pedestrian and vehicular traffic during the Saturday, Jan. 23, Winter Park Farmers Market. Attendees are asked to follow the detour signs that will direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic to and from the market during this time.

The city continually strives to minimize inconvenience to local residents and through traffic during construction. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this important project. For additional information, please contact the Public Works Department at 407-599-3262.

Road closure on southbound U.S. Highway 17-92

The Florida Department of Transportation has announced a major detour for southbound US Highway 17-92 between Winter Park and Maitland. All southbound lanes on U.S. Hwy. 17-92 from Lake Avenue to State Road 423 (Lee Road) will be closed to traffic in the coming weeks. Construction schedule updates will be posted on CFLRoads.com.

The contractor will be working in all of the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 17-92 during this period to remove existing concrete slabs and replace the roadway with asphalt. Detour signage will be placed at key locations along southbound U.S. Highway 17-92.

For more information regarding construction, please call 407-482-7813 or email [email protected].

The Alfond Inn Collection and 2015-2016 Art on the Green Tour

On Friday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m., you are invited to join a tour of the Alfond Inn Collection followed by a walk through Central Park to see 2015-2016 Art on the Green, an exhibition of sculptures by artists from Miami. This free tour is hosted by the Cornell Fine Arts Museum. For more information, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/aog.

Register now for SIDE BY SIDE

In the spirit of unity and appreciation, the public is cordially invited to SIDE BY SIDE “A celebration to pause and honor the gifts of our community,” Friday, Jan. 29, at 8:30 a.m. in Knowles Memorial Chapel, located at 1000 Holt Ave., on the campus of Rollins College. This community-wide celebration is presented by First Congregational Church of Winter Park and Rollins College, in partnership with the city of Winter Park and the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. Attendees are encouraged to register by Friday, Jan. 22, at tinyurl.com/wpside. For more information regarding SIDE BY SIDE, please contact [email protected] or 407-599-3506.

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