Three ideas were proposed for the odly-shaped 3.73 acre property with frontage on Orange Avenue, Denning Drive, Palmetto Avenue and Cypress Avenue during a joint session on January 19, 2016 with the Economic Development Advisory and Planning & Zoning Boards to discuss the property.
On September 14, 2015, Winter Park City Commission requested that the Planning & Zoning Board advise them on “what they believe is the best fit for this corridor for the City’s Progress Point property."
The Planning & Zoning Board held a public meeting on November 3, 2015 to collect the public's input and ideas. On January 19th, they held the joint session.
The land was appraised at approximately $5.7 Million ($35 sq/ft).
The current and future zoning of the property is office professional with a maximum height of 3 stories.
The recommended "best fit" as proposed by the Planning on Zoning Board is as follows:
- Want to see retail/restaurant/designer row on Orange Avenue frontages
- Two stories on Orange Avenue and three stories on Palmetto Avenue
- Acceptable for other office/residential/senior use in rear
- Public/private partnership parking scenario
