A 9-acre stretch of land at 3901 Hailles Place (MAP) platted for 20 single-family homes in the Richmond Heights neighborhood w ill soon be the site of a weekend open-air flea market. The purpose of the market is to raise funds to develop these existing single-family lots into homes.
The name of the market will be Orlando Unity Business Market.
The introduction of the market as the fundraising source has three goals: create a safe, community gathering space; foster economic sustainability; and provide a stepping stone for community development.
The market will be community-based operating on weekends between 5 AM – 6PM. Set-up time will be from 5 AM – 6 AM and take down time will be from 5 PM – 6 PM.
Staff recommended to City Council approval of a one-year temporary use permit for the open-air market use described in application of LDC2016-00177. If approved, the parties may use the site for the market and associated parking facilities until January 9, 2018, with the possibility for a one year extension until January 9, 2019 to be considered by the Planning Official.
The site plan shows the west of the property will be utilized as a surface parking lot for the market on the grass, providing 192 regular spaces. The parking spaces will be marked with temporary parking stakes. A total of 6 ADA spaces are proposed on a paved surface for a total of 198 parking spaces on-site. The eastern portion of the site will be occupied by the vendors. The applicant proposes a stage for performances as an option for fundraising activities. The applicant will be limited to one performance or live action event per weekend.
The applicant, Orlando Unity, is a division of Mission Development Enterprises and is a 501c-3. Mission Development Enterprise’s purpose is to build communities economically, educationally, and socially, while ensuring quality housing and health for the residents of the City of Orlando. Orlando Unity has partnered with Herbert B. and Inez Walker to honor the life of their son, Herbert C. Walker. The goal for Orlando Unity and the Walker’s is to develop a legacy project for their family and to support housing and education within the community.
The applicant, Orlando Unity, is a division of Mission Development Enterprises and is a 501c-3. Mission Development Enterprise’s purpose is to build communities economically, educationally, and socially, while ensuring quality housing and health for the residents of the City of Orlando. Orlando Unity has partnered with Herbert B. and Inez Walker to honor the life of their son, Herbert C. Walker. The goal for Orlando Unity and the Walker’s is to develop a legacy project for their family and to support housing and education within the community.
