210 East Morse Boulevard townhomes and synagogue
Description
A proposal to demolish the 25-unit El Cortez apartments and build five townhomes on Morse Boulevard with a synagogue and preschool behind them, including a conditional use for three-story buildings and variances for impervious coverage and setbacks.
Impact summary
Brings Winter Park its first synagogue, replaces aging apartments with five townhomes, and the board wants the architecture softened before July's hearing.
Applicant
- Address
- 210 East Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, FLSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · City Commission
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
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.
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