Winter Park City Talk

June 22 City Commission meeting

There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, June 22, 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

• Proclamation – Parks & Recreation Month

• Historic Preservation Board appointments and discussion

Non-Action Items

• Library Facility Task Force report

• Financial Report – April 2015

Consent Agenda

• Approve the minutes for June 8, 2015.

• Approve contracts and purchase (for a complete list, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets.)

Action Items Requiring Discussion

• Florida League of Cities conference voting delegate

• Citizens Century Collection Recognition Policy

Public Hearings

• Request of the Winter Park Racquet Club Inc. for the property at 2011 Via Tuscany:

— Second reading of the ordinance to amend the “Comprehensive Plan” Future Land Use map to change from Single Family Residential to an Open Space and Recreation Future Land Use designation.

— Second reading of the ordinance to amend the official zoning map to change from Single Family District zoning to Parks & Recreation.

— Conditional use approval to amend the site plan layout for the Racquet Club to add the property at 2111 Via Tuscany, eliminate the north driveway and to make other site modifications.

• Request of Tower Acquisition Partners, LLC:

— To amend the conditional use approval previously granted to the property at 170 S. Knowles Ave./170 E. Morse Blvd. in 2007 to allow for modifications to the multi-family project to now be composed of three units, three stories and 19,935 square feet of residential living area, and garage.

• Real estate purchase and sale between Orange County School Board, city of Winter Park and UP Fieldgate US Investments.

• Indemnity agreement between the city and UP Fieldgate US Investments – Winter Park, LLC.

• Request of Icon Residential:

— Conditional use approval to redevelop the 3.45 acres collectively referred to as 1800 Lee Road, including the tax parcels of 1746/1800/1802/1806/1810/1814/1818/1824/1828/1832 Lee Road for a 30-unit townhouse development (cluster housing).

• Request of the city of Winter Park:

— First reading of the ordinance amending the Land Development Code to clarify language by removing the antiquated term “servant.”

• Resolution – Approving the execution of the Quiet Zone Improvement Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation

• Request of Javier Omana and Chris Hite for the property at 426 W. Lyman Ave.: Withdrawn by the applicant

The following public hearing must be held at 5 p.m. or as soon thereafter:

• Request of Unicorp National Developments, Inc.:

— First reading of the ordinance adding a new Comprehensive Plan policy to the text of the Future Land Use Element within the U.S. Highway 17-92 corridor study area “J” to allow for a Floor Area Ratio of up to 60 percent, conditioned upon use for parking with both public and private parking benefit.

— First reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 58 “Land Development Code”, Article III, “Zoning” to change within Section 58-76 Commercial District, Subsection (E) Development Standards to allow for a Floor Area Ratio of up to 60 percent, conditioned upon use for parking with both public and private parking benefit.

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.

Vision Winter Park officially launched

Vision Winter Park has marked the start of a year-long process by launching its official website visionwinterpark.org and logo.

The final member of the Visioning Steering Committee was appointed and confirmed at the June 8 City Commission meeting. This 21-member committee will work with consultants from Logan Simpson, city staff and the community to help set the stage to guide the vision for the city’s future.

The first of many opportunities for the public to share their input began June 10, and will continue Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25. Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., city staff, visioning steering committee members, and the team from Logan Simpson will hold short, 30-minute one-on-one meetings to:

• Gain feedback on the overall process

• Find out how to reach others

• Identify willingness to co-create the plan

• Identify the unsung heroes already working to make Winter Park a special place

Meetings will be held at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. To reserve your time, please contact Lisa Smith at [email protected] or 407-599-3324.

For more information regarding the visioning process, or how to get involved, please visit visionwinterpark.org, call 407-599-3665, or email [email protected].

Happy 20th anniversary, Olde Fashioned 4th of July!

The city is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Saturday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Central Park. Mayor Steve Leary will lead a special presentation at 9:15 a.m. from the main stage. The special 20th anniversary celebration will feature live patriotic music performed by the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble joined by Central Florida Community Arts, Clydesdale horse-drawn wagon rides, Orlando Cloggers, Rockin’ Roadster Road Show and much more! Children’s activities will include the annual bicycle parade at 9 a.m. (lineup begins at 8:30 a.m.) from City Hall to Central Park, as well as fun games and inflatables.

Great freebies include:

o Hot dogs, watermelon and water will available for all to enjoy, while supplies last.

o Admission to The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

o Lemonade and admission to the Winter Park History Museum from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

o Bike Valet service from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind the Central Park main stage near Garfield Avenue.

For more information, please call 407-599-3463.

Join Commissioner Greg Seidel at CoffeeTalk

This year marks the 10th anniversary of CoffeeTalk where the community can talk one-on-one with city leaders. On Thursday, July 9, citizens can join Commissioner Greg Seidel in his very first CoffeeTalk at 8 a.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center located at 151 W. Lyman Ave.

CoffeeTalk was developed in 2005 to give citizens the opportunity meet in a more casual, informal environment and avoid the “stage fright” that is often experienced at large meetings. If you have “a latte beans to grind” or simply want to “espresso your thoughts” CoffeeTalk is the perfect cup for you. Mark your calendars for a cup of conversation and great coffee provided by Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen. For more information, please call 407-599-3428.

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