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Holiday Skate Center redevelopment (proposed rezone for townhomes)

Orange

Description

Landowner heirs, represented by agent Peter Whittingham, are seeking a rezone to replace the 53-year-old Holiday Skate Center with 36-46 townhomes. Residents packed public comments urging the council to deny the rezone and save the rink.

Impact summary

If approved, Orange loses a beloved 53-year-old community gathering place; supporters say the city would also lose sales tax revenue and youth recreation space.

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
49
Total mentions
1

Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 28, 2026

Orange City Council — July 28, 2026

Landowner heirs, represented by agent Peter Whittingham, are seeking a rezone to replace the 53-year-old Holiday Skate Center with 36-46 townhomes. Residents packed public comments urging the council to deny the rezone and save the rink.

Related issues (1)

Holiday Skate Center preservation

The 53-year-old roller rink closed August 2 ahead of a proposed townhome redevelopment at 157 and 175 North Wayfield Street. Nearly twenty skaters, coaches, and parents begged the council to delay demolition or reconsider the rezoning, but the item isn't formally before the council yet, so no action was taken.

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