210 E Morse Blvd townhomes/synagogue
Description
Demolition of the El Cortez apartments and construction of five townhomes plus a synagogue and preschool, with a conditional use for three-story buildings and setback/impervious coverage variances.
Impact summary
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Applicant
- Address
- 210 East Morse BoulevardSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 6
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 6
Last vote · City Commission
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Meeting timeline (6)
City Commission - Oct 28, 2026
The applicant asked to table this project — five townhomes plus a three-story synagogue with underground parking and a daycare — until December 9. The mayor agreed but warned the project must come back with every waiver and variance spelled out individually.
City Commission - Sep 9, 2026
Five townhomes and a three-story synagogue with underground parking, rooftop deck, and daycare (50 kids initially) on 0.6 acres — tabled until October 28 with 20 conditions attached.
City Commission - Aug 26, 2026
A three-story synagogue with 80-seat sanctuary, rooftop deck, and 60-child daycare, plus five townhomes, on the 0.61-acre El Cortez apartment site. Approved on first reading 3-2 with twelve conditions; returns for second reading with a development agreement.
Planning and Zoning Board - Aug 4, 2026
Five townhomes fronting Morse Boulevard plus a three-story synagogue with underground parking, rooftop deck, and 60-child daycare fronting Knowles Avenue, recommended to the city commission with nine staff conditions and two board-added conditions.
Planning and Zoning Board - Jul 7, 2026
Five townhomes on Morse plus a three-story synagogue with underground parking, a rooftop deck, and a daycare — tabled by the applicant to August 4.
Planning and Zoning Board - May 26, 2026
Demolition of the El Cortez apartments and construction of five townhomes plus a synagogue and preschool, with a conditional use for three-story buildings and setback/impervious coverage variances.
Related issues (3)
Chabad of Greater Orlando synagogue and townhome project at 210 E. Morse Boulevard
The first synagogue in Winter Park's history, plus a daycare and five townhomes, was tabled 4-1 until October 28. Neighbors cite parking, traffic, and the elevated playground; supporters call the site the only walkable option for Orthodox worshippers.
210 E Morse Blvd townhomes and synagogue redevelopment
Demolition of the El Cortez apartments was already approved to make way for five townhomes fronting Morse Boulevard with a synagogue behind. The application hasn't been filed yet, but it will get citywide notification because of its significance.
Downtown parking time limit inconsistencies
Downtown parking limits range from 30 minutes to 4 hours with no clear pattern, confusing drivers and complicating automated enforcement. A new committee of board members, staff, CRA reps, and business stakeholders will review a corridor map and propose consistent time limits for the central business district.
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