a. Attainable Housing Discussion

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

A discussion regarding attainable housing is under review by the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board in Winter Park. This discussion involves private-sector experts Ken Polsinelli and Jason Schaller, who represent a Winter Park-based family business focused on providing housing for individuals earning 80% to 140% of the area median income. Their business model involves developing one to three-story garden-style walk-up apartments, typically 24 to 30 units per building, with a footprint of about 6,700 square feet and a height limit of 35 feet. The project is in the planning stages, with the board requesting staff to propose options for the CRA. This initiative could involve site preparation, grading, utility work, building construction including framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, as well as interior and exterior finishes and landscaping. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand potential project scopes and timelines before formal bids and permits are established.

previous investment

4.2 million dollars

investment in railroad apartment construction

1 million dollars

apartments owned and managed

2300

communities

5100

typical building unit count

24 to 30 units

typical building unit count

24

typical building unit count

30

building footprint

6700 square feet

building height limit

35 feet

units per acre

12 to 18 units per acre

units per acre

12

units per acre

18

cost per acre

5 to 6 million dollars per acre

cost per acre

5

cost per acre

6

TIF per unit

10000 dollars per unit