City Commission Work Session
City of Winter Park
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CC-agd-2026-07-23
This document is an agenda for a City Commission Work Session on July 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM at City Hall, 401 S. Park Avenue. The agenda includes two discussion items: 'W. Fairbanks Incentives Discussion' and 'Cost of Service Update and Net Energy Metering Public Outreach Discussion'. No specific projects with addresses, sizes, or zoning changes are detailed, and no decisions were made as it is a work session agenda.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
CC-pkt-2026-07-23
[401 S. Park Avenue (City Hall)] The City Commission held a work session on July 23, 2026, to discuss redevelopment incentives for the W. Fairbanks Corridor. Key programs include the Catalyst Development Program (CDP) for large-scale, mixed-use projects requiring a minimum of 1 acre and $2.5 million in development cost, and the Commercial Septic to Sewer Conversion Program (STSP) to improve water quality and support small businesses. The CDP prioritizes projects that integrate residential, commercial, office, and civic uses, and offers incentives up to $500,000 per project. The STSP offers up to $20,000 in grant funding for commercial and multifamily properties within the CRA to connect to the city sewer system. Both programs are intended to address market gaps, financial feasibility challenges, and promote reinvestment in the West Fairbanks corridor. The meeting also included a discussion on the Electric Cost of Service and Net Energy Metering (NEM) policy, with a public outreach effort planned to gather feedback on the NEM policy. A consultant, Leidos Engineering, is updating the Electric Cost of Service and Rate Study.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Discussion
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue (City Hall)
- Applicant:
- City of Winter Park
CC-agd-2026-07-09
This document is an agenda for a City Commission Work Session scheduled for July 9, 2026, at 3:30 PM at City Hall, 401 S. Park Avenue. The agenda includes a meeting call to order, a discussion item consisting of Department Budget Presentations estimated to take 2 hours, and adjournment. No specific development projects or business opportunities are detailed.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-07-09
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
CC-pkt-2026-07-09
This document is an agenda for a City Commission Work Session on July 9, 2026, at 3:30 PM in the City Hall Commission Chambers, located at 401 S. Park Avenue. The primary agenda item is a discussion on Department Budget Presentations, where the Parks & Recreation, Fire, and Police departments will present ideas for service reductions and revenue enhancements. This is in preparation for future budget processes requiring 90% level budgets. A brief discussion on revenue enhancing options presented on July 8th may occur if time permits. No specific projects or development proposals are detailed.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-07-09
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
CC-agd-2026-06-25
The City Commission will hold a work session on June 25, 2026, at 3:30 PM at City Hall Commission Chambers, 401 S. Park Avenue. The agenda includes a discussion item regarding the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts Operation. No decisions are listed for this work session, only a discussion.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Discussion only, no decision stated
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
- Applicant:
- Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts
CC-min-2026-06-25
This document details a City Commission work session discussing the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts. The primary discussion revolved around operational challenges, lease terms, and the potential for Blue Bamboo to become an official Arts Hub. Key issues included rent increases, the ability to sublease to commercial entities, parking limitations, and the financial viability of the current operating model. Public comment was divided, with some supporting Blue Bamboo's expansion and others urging the city to uphold the original vision of a collaborative arts facility and protect public investment. No formal decision was made, as this was a work session to discuss options.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Deferred/Discussion Only (Work Session)
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue (City Hall Commission Chambers)
- Applicant:
- Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts (represented by Jeff Flowers)
CC-pkt-2026-06-25
The City Commission held a work session on June 25, 2026, to discuss the lease terms for the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, located at 460 E. New England Ave. The primary concern is the upcoming rent increase from approximately $11,000 per month to $22,000 per month, effective August 28, 2026. Blue Bamboo has requested a collaborative discussion to explore options for lease adjustments, including rent costs and the use of the second and third floors. Several options were presented, ranging from recognizing Blue Bamboo as an arts hub with adjusted rent, amending the master lease for broader occupancy, approving an educational partnership, providing rent relief, exploring long-term cultural development, allowing flexible usage of upper floors, to potential relocation. The discussion aimed to preserve the arts mission, protect public investment, maintain community access, and create a sustainable financial model. Public comment or stakeholder sentiment was not explicitly stated in the provided text, but the document notes that Blue Bamboo has received unanimous support from the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Council for its project scope change request.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Discussion Item (Work Session)
- Address:
- 460 E. New England Ave.
- Applicant:
- Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts
CC-agd-2026-06-22 ws
The City Commission will hold a work session on June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM at City Hall Commission Chambers, 401 S. Park Avenue. A key discussion item is a request from Tara Tedrow to amend Chapter 58, Article I of the Land Development Code. The proposed amendment aims to add a new policy to the Future Land Use Element, allowing the subdivision or lot split of lakefront property meeting specific criteria. This policy change would impact the property at 1020 Palmer Avenue, also known as "Merrywood". The agenda does not state a decision on this item, only that it is a discussion item. Public comment details are not stated.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-22
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Discussion item (no decision stated)
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue (City Hall Commission Chambers); 1020 Palmer Avenue ("Merrywood")
- Applicant:
- Tara Tedrow
CC-pkt-2026-06-22 ws
The City Commission will discuss a request to amend the Land Development Code to allow the subdivision or lot split of lakefront property meeting specific criteria. This amendment would impact 1020 Palmer Avenue, also known as 'Merrywood'. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a proposed text amendment that would permit the subdivision of a lakefront property (existing as of October 1, 2025) with a minimum of 3.5 upland acres, zoned R-1AAA with a Single Family Residential Future Land Use designation, into two lots. Each new lot would require a minimum of 150 linear feet of frontage on both the lake and the street, be at least 1.5 acres in size, and the total gross floor area for both lots combined shall not exceed 40,000 square feet, with individual lot gross floor area not exceeding 35% FAR. An alternative policy was suggested to preserve lakefront estates, allowing splits only under specific circumstances related to historic designation or if resulting lots meet minimum width and upland area requirements. The applicant, Tara Tedrow, represents the property owner. The property is currently 3.67 acres.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-22
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Discussion Item (no decision made at this stage)
- Address:
- 1020 Palmer Avenue
- Applicant:
- Tara Tedrow (representing owner)
MInutes
The City Commission held a work session to discuss a request to amend Chapter 58, Article I of the Land Development Code to add a new policy within the Future Land Use Element. This amendment would permit the subdivision or lot split of lakefront property meeting specific criteria. The request specifically impacts 1020 Palmer Avenue, also known as "Merrywood". The applicant, Tara Tedrow, presented the request, stating the amendment would allow the property to be split into two lakefront lots of more than 1.5 acres each with over 100 feet of lake frontage, preventing out-of-scale development. The property has been marketed extensively with limited buyer interest due to purchase price and significant renovation costs. Public concern was noted regarding the preservation of the historic Merrywood home. Commissioners discussed the tension between historic preservation and development rights, the economic feasibility of restoration versus redevelopment, and whether the proposed policy creates a special exemption. The Planning and Zoning Board had previously approved the Comprehensive Plan amendment. The current owners have approval to demolish the existing home, but demolition is paused. The meeting was a work session and no formal decision was made.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-22
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Deferred (Work Session - no formal decision made)
- Address:
- 1020 Palmer Avenue
- Applicant:
- Tara Tedrow
CC-min-2026-05-28
This document details the City Commission Work Session minutes from May 28, 2026. The primary agenda item was the Recodification of City Code, which was discussed for 90 minutes. No specific development projects were addressed.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Minutes
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
- Applicant:
- City Commission
City Commission Agenda Packet
This document is an agenda for a City Commission Work Session on May 28, 2026, focusing on the recodification of the City Code. The primary discussion item is the comprehensive review and proposed revisions to the City Code, which has been ongoing since October 2024. The revisions aim to align the code with current practices and laws, clarify provisions, and eliminate inconsistencies. Several chapters are under review and revision, including Advertising, Communications Systems, Solid Waste, Streets, Utilities, and Waterways. The City Attorney is drafting an ordinance for adoption in June. The document details specific changes within various chapters, often citing legal justifications such as state preemption, constitutional concerns (First Amendment, due process, equal protection), or conflicts with state statutes. Many sections are being deleted, edited, or revised to comply with state law or to remove unenforceable or unconstitutional provisions. For contractors, this means changes in areas like building licensing (removal of local contractor licensing), business taxes, and potentially other areas where code revisions impact operational requirements.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Discussion Item (for recodification of City Code)
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
- Applicant:
- City of Winter Park
Commission Agenda
This document is an agenda for a City Commission Work Session on May 28, 2026, at 3:30 PM at City Hall, 401 S. Park Avenue. The only discussion item listed is the Recodification of City Code, estimated to take 90 minutes. The agenda also includes standard meeting procedures like calling to order and adjournment. No specific development projects, applicants, or decisions are detailed.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
City Commission Agenda
This document is an agenda for a City Commission Work Session on May 14, 2026, at 3:30 PM in the City Hall Commission Chambers at 401 S. Park Avenue. The only discussion item listed is the 'Winter Park Grant Master Plan', estimated to take 90 minutes. Information regarding specific project details, applicant, case number, decision, or public comment is not provided in this agenda.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-05-14
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
City Commission Agenda Packet
This document is an agenda for a City Commission Work Session on May 14, 2026, focusing on the Winter Park Grant Master Plan. The agenda includes a discussion item regarding the Winter Park Grant Master Plan, with an estimated time of 90 minutes. The document outlines the purpose of the master plan, the process involved, recent major successes in grant funding, pending applications, and future pursuit alignment. It details various grant projects and their funding amounts, including Hurricane Ian NRCS ($4.4M), Hurricane Milton NRCS ($1.2M), SRF Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade ($19M), Mobility Hub Infrastructure ($500K), and others. It also mentions pending applications for Lift Station Emergency Generators ($3.1M), MLK Park Flood Improvements ($7.5M), Howell Branch Pond Boardwalk FRDAP Grant ($200,000), and Stormwater Master Plan Update ($225,000). The document highlights expected outcomes such as greater return on investment, reduced departmental workload, increased capital project funding, and stronger community and environmental impact. It also notes that Winter Park is anticipated to have a 2025 win rate of 67% for grants.
- Board:
- City Commission Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-05-14
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
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