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Community Redevelopment Advisory Board Regular Meeting · 2026-04-23 · agenda_packet

This document outlines upcoming and past meetings of the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board (CRAAB) in Winter Park. The April 23, 2026 agenda includes discussions on the W. Fairbanks Economic Vitality and a Capital Project Worksheet. The March 26, 2026 meeting minutes detail discussions on attainable housing with private sector experts Ken Polsinelli and Jason Schaller, who presented their business model focused on developing 1-3 story garden-style apartments for individuals earning 80%-140% of the area median income, emphasizing cost basis and vertical integration. They noted typical buildings are 24-30 units, completed in approximately 8 months, with a focus on energy efficiency and reduced transportation costs. The meeting also covered Public Works responsibilities and a Capital Project Worksheet update. The W. Fairbanks Economic Vitality agenda item for April 23, 2026, proposes two programs: a Septic to Sewer Conversion Grant Program offering up to $20,000 for eligible commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily properties in designated CRA areas to connect to the city sewer system, and a Catalyst Development Program (CDP) to support large-scale redevelopment projects (minimum 1 acre, $2.5 million development cost) within the CRA district, offering incentives up to $500,000, including infrastructure improvements, impact fee reductions, and permit waivers. The Capital Project Worksheet lists potential projects for FY2026-2035, including housing stock, Park Avenue refresh, intersection improvements at Ohio/Fairbanks, Jackson & Fairbanks, and Shoreview & Fairbanks, as well as W. Fairbanks street revitalization and 17-92 unfunded projects. Staff updates include progress on Denning/Fairbanks Lake Rose Improvements, MLK Park Community Playground closure, and CRA Stormwater/W. Fairbanks Stormwater Improvements.