City Commission: September 2026
City of Winter Park
CC-pkt-2026-09-09
[915 North Wymore Road; 210 E. Morse Boulevard; Dinky Dock Park; Baldwin Park (Lake Baldwin Dog Park)] This document is the agenda and backup materials for a City Commission regular meeting on September 9, 2026. It includes multiple distinct items: a paid parking pilot program, millage rate and budget ordinances, and two quasi-judicial public hearings for specific development projects. The document also includes minutes from prior meetings (August 26 and August 27, 2026) that describe actions on other projects. For the September 9, 2026 meeting, the specific development-related items are: 1) A request by Summer Time Management, LLC to annex property at 915 North Wymore Road and establish Commercial Future Land Use and Commercial (C-3) Zoning (2nd reading). 2) A request by GAI Consultants, Inc. for Conditional Use approval for property at 210 E. Morse Boulevard (zoned R-4), on behalf of El Cortez, LTD, in conjunction with Chabad of Greater Orlando, for a project consisting of five townhome units and a three-story synagogue building (2nd Hearing). The document also includes a request to proceed with a six-month paid parking pilot at Dinky Dock and Baldwin Park. The minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting describe the first reading approval of the 210 E. Morse Boulevard conditional use request with twelve conditions, and the approval of the annexation, comprehensive plan, and rezoning for 915 North Wymore Road. The minutes from the August 27, 2026 work session describe budget amendment recommendations, including cost reductions and revenue enhancements. [915 North Wymore Road, Winter Park, Florida; case Ordinance 3369-26 (Annexation), Ordinance 3370-26 (Annexation), Ordinance 3371-26 (Comp Plan FLU), Ordinance 3372-26 (Zoning)] This document is a City Commission agenda packet for September 9, 2026, containing a budget ordinance and a property annexation request. The budget ordinance adopts the FY 2027 budget and five-year capital plan. The annexation request is for 915 North Wymore Road, a 0.07-acre parcel, to be annexed from Orange County into Winter Park, with a change from Orange County Commercial (C-1) zoning to City of Winter Park Commercial (C-3) zoning and a Commercial Future Land Use designation. The applicant is Summer Time Management, LLC. The P&Z Board recommendation is for approval. The budget includes a 4.0923 mills operating tax levy and a 0.1937 mills debt service levy. The total All Funds Budget is $246.8 million. The document also lists numerous capital improvement projects across various funds, including specific projects for roads, stormwater, water and sewer, and electric utilities. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document. [210 E. Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, FL; 915 North Wymore Road, Winter Park, FL; case CU-26-01 (for 210 E. Morse Boulevard); not stated (for 915 North Wymore Road)] The document is a City of Winter Park, Florida agenda item for a second public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit (CU-26-01) for a mixed-use project at 210 E. Morse Boulevard. The project, proposed by GAI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of El Cortez, LTD (property owner) in conjunction with Chabad of Greater Orlando, involves demolishing an existing 35-unit apartment complex and constructing five townhome units and a three-story synagogue with an accessory daycare. The property is zoned R-4 (High Density Residential) and is within the Central Business District and Interlachen Avenue Historic District. The City Commission approved the request at the first hearing with conditions, and the applicant agreed to additional conditions for the second hearing. The document also includes a Development Agreement between the City and El Cortez, LTD that memorializes the conditions of approval. A separate item in the document is an ordinance to establish Commercial (C-3) zoning on annexed property at 915 North Wymore Road, with a legal description for a 0.07-acre parcel. The document also contains a business impact estimate for the C-3 zoning ordinance, stating it does not affect businesses. Public sentiment from a community meeting on June 2, 2026, included concerns about parking, traffic, daycare operations, rooftop activities, and security, with the applicant providing responses. The document includes numerous attachments, including letters of support for the project. [East side of S Knowles Avenue, south of E Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, Florida] The document is a set of construction drawings and a traffic impact analysis for the El Cortez Development in Winter Park, Florida. The project involves removing 35 existing multi-family residential units and constructing five townhomes and a synagogue with a daycare. The site is approximately 0.61 acres, located on the east side of S Knowles Avenue, south of E Morse Boulevard. The applicant is Banyan-AGPM. The traffic impact analysis was prepared by Kittelson & Associates, Inc. and certified by Stephanie Shealey, P.E. (License No. 77034) on July 14, 2026. The proposed access will maintain a right-in/right-out on Morse Boulevard and shift the Knowles Avenue access to the southern property boundary as an exit-only driveway. The project is anticipated to be constructed in a single phase with a buildout year of 2028. The traffic study concludes all study intersections will operate at LOS B or better in build conditions, with a de minimis impact on delays. No decision (approved/denied/deferred) is stated in the document. [210 E. Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL; case CU #26-01] This document is a compilation of public comments, primarily emails and letters, regarding a proposed Chabad Synagogue and townhome project at 210 E. Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL. The project is identified as CU #26-01, a request for a Conditional Use by El Cortez, Ltd for the current El Cortez Apartments at Morse Boulevard and Knowles Avenue. The document does not contain a final decision, as it is a collection of correspondence. The comments are split between those in support and those with concerns. Supporters cite the need for a synagogue in Winter Park, the importance of a walkable location for Shabbat observance, and the benefits of a Jewish daycare. Opponents and those with concerns primarily cite traffic congestion, especially from the proposed daycare, and parking shortages. The document also includes a separate agenda item for a water and wastewater rate increase ordinance, which is not a development project. The document does not state the project size in acreage or square footage, nor does it state the exact zoning change. It does not state a final decision or key dates for a decision. The document does not state a specific business opportunity for contractors beyond the general project description. [case Resolution No. XXXX-26 (fee schedule); ordinance title for water and wastewater rate increase (no number stated)] The document is a City of Winter Park, Florida fee schedule and related resolutions for changes effective October 1, 2026. It includes proposed water and wastewater rate increases (overall 4.46% increase, generating approximately $2,000,000 in additional revenue), a resolution adopting the revised fee schedule (Resolution No. XXXX-26), and a business impact estimate for the water and wastewater rate ordinance. The document lists numerous fees for planning, building, public works, public safety, parks, and utilities. No specific development project, address, parcel, or applicant is described. The document is a fee schedule for the City of Winter Park, effective October 1, 2026. It lists fees for public works, refuse service, stormwater, natural resources, boat user, public safety, parks and recreation, cemetery, and golf course services. No specific project, site, or action is described. The document is a fee schedule for the City of Winter Park, effective October 1, 2026. It lists fees for golf, tennis, recreation facility rentals, park fees, special events, electric rates, and water and wastewater utility service fees. It does not describe any specific development project, site, or action. The document is a city council meeting minutes cover page, indicating it is part 14 of 14 and includes a signature line for Kim Breland, City Clerk, and a page number. No project, site, or action is described beyond this procedural label.
- Board:
- City Commission
- Date:
- 2026-09-09
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- For the September 9, 2026 meeting: The agenda lists these items for public hearing; decisions are not stated in the agenda. The minutes from August 26, 2026 state that the annexation, comprehensive plan, and rezoning for 915 North Wymore Road were approved unanimously (5-0). The minutes also state that the conditional use request for 210 E. Morse Boulevard was approved (3-2) with twelve conditions on first reading. The paid parking pilot was a discussion item; no decision is stated in the agenda.
- Address:
- 915 North Wymore Road; 210 E. Morse Boulevard; Dinky Dock Park; Baldwin Park (Lake Baldwin Dog Park)
- Applicant:
- Summer Time Management, LLC (915 North Wymore Road); GAI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of El Cortez, LTD (property owner), in conjunction with Chabad of Greater Orlando (210 E. Morse Boulevard)
City Commission
The City Commission of Winter Park met to discuss upcoming city business. Several items on the agenda could lead to local business opportunities. These include potential work related to a paid parking pilot program at Dinky Dock and Baldwin Park, and a micromobility ordinance. The commission also reviewed proposed water and wastewater rate adjustments and changes to the city fee schedule.
- Board:
- City Commission
- Date:
- 2026-09-09
- Type:
- Meeting
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