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Longtime board members said the park presently houses multiple donated Ponce de Leon statues in storage or scattered locations and that a coordinated history walk could present a broader local story including Calusa history and pioneer settlement. Lucille Ponte (board member) and Kent Kressler had previously worked on a plan for a history walk and asked that the board discuss longer-term plans and basic maintenance needs for the park, which board members described as needing bathroom and other repairs.

Board members also discussed fundraising options for long-term maintenance of the AC Freeman statue. Several members recommended contacting Team Punta Gorda — a local nonprofit that can receive donations and set up accounts for projects. Board member Charlie Noble said staff is looking into fundraising and that organizers are weighing whether any funds collected should be restricted to the Punta Gorda statue or be available for the artist's broader project. Staff reported that scaffolding has been removed, the final piece of copper placed, and two grid-powered lights installed to illuminate the statue at night. The board said it will pursue fundraising options with Team Punta Gorda and other community partners.

No binding fundraising decisions were made; staff and board members agreed to follow up on park planning and fundraising logistics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Historic Preservation Advisory Board 5-22-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members proposed a history walk at Ponce De Leon Park to integrate multiple historic elements and discussed fundraising options and recent restoration work on the AC Freeman statue; staff and board members said they will contact Team Punta Gorda and consider fundraising account options.","taxTitle","Punta Gorda City, Charlotte County, Florida","taxId",54477,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6229246,"City Hall roof out to bid; staff estimates $3.4 million for historic portion, mold remediation ongoing in old council chamber",106,1520000,1626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464379-45f7d1d8be352f592fabef756d62e63f&start=1520&end=1626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464379-45f7d1d8be352f592fabef756d62e63f/thumbnail_1520000.jpg","/articles/6229246/Punta-Gorda-City/Charlotte-County/Florida/City-Hall-roof-out-to-bid-staff-estimates-34-million-for-historic-portion-mold-remediation-ongoing-in-old-council-chamber","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229246-8ca77fd137607685929f45c094931038/orig.mp4?Expires=1771089119&Signature=MXcvi2OzM-U4B24-t0JKn4NB-J129t-d1FPIDx9LD8bh5-dzn~AfB2zzWGnnXFPAIDBf4UqqcrZ73Uim5fVjXcGT8hAHrIN~Lth-vh8~ejQrPoNxPwfv5McXu8Rh9DVYrOXxeXT0GHXZA-Q3P9pwbfLicVoWgVDV6k0QQ7pwiB5E8ju9QIx~XOT0Ck3M2pJB92QeRtAaDNoXN46pdbjaH7sTlhx48u6P8qXjkx94Sir3f-Yu9n67zg0FlOLuIdTNGPLFoXIlvcuhymEoLlDs5n1Qjl143P~4nGZj1dLd42120aqqZrVgB3CNo6e1uqmWCUdl8efpHgzSam0KmLnwIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — At the May 22 meeting, city staff updated the Historic Preservation Advisory Board on City Hall renovation work: the roof scope for the entire building is out to bid and will close June 2, and Public Works provided a cost estimate of $3,400,000 for the historic portion of the building.

Danielle Burhouse, senior project manager for urban design, told the board the next step after bids close would be development of a refined scope and a professional opinion of probable cost. Public Works’ Ron Everts provided the $3.4 million estimate for the historic portion. Burhouse said Public Works is also assessing mold and mildew remediation needs in the old council chamber (the 1978 portion) but did not provide a dollar estimate or completion date; she said Public Works would update the board next month.

Board members asked whether costs and scope to return council chambers to active use were included; Burhouse said those numbers are not yet available and that mold remediation and the roof-scope results would inform future estimates.

No formal decisions were made; staff reported the procurement timeline and said they will return with cost and schedule updates.","City staff told the Historic Preservation Advisory Board that the roof scope for City Hall is out to bid with a June 2 closing; Public Works estimated $3,400,000 for the historic portion and work on mold/mildew remediation in the old council chamber is underway but cost and timetable are not yet available.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6229252,"HPAB approves four certificates of appropriateness, including demolition of unpermitted accessory structure",498,434000,932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464379-45f7d1d8be352f592fabef756d62e63f&start=434&end=932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464379-45f7d1d8be352f592fabef756d62e63f/thumbnail_434000.jpg","/articles/6229252/Punta-Gorda-City/Charlotte-County/Florida/HPAB-approves-four-certificates-of-appropriateness-including-demolition-of-unpermitted-accessory-structure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229252-74e21b5daff4994c376cfc165c9430b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771089119&Signature=KnLuoJrk5BbNY-6KHtmcY2aP7p81qmh1TR33IAotcvR9eR9tQ09FjrGnVvRuSq4HWZuRWfiUQhrsmQ7CPvlQBxiarRWUlq9Yp5I-SNRUf2W4FxmcT9tUq5Rjd4kNpZgOyKHe6t-wcP0z3H3GaFBU8fwHdr2VAIJXpucMEADZwgmZ7VS45oC60BFrxM6Uu6~LeRJz2Px~lkihrX0IOaE-CuEa~cHuVn1s1FyVhCE1EvsGGf4UVMFqwlIXj1Rla2scdHPrdJp9zaA-rQ0nl0WE9dlWGCw823KPYBPkZVWtQvR791YvdbzR8YzIJYpS1ALFSNk0lwuThmkbUtWB~MDBrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — The Punta Gorda Historic Preservation Advisory Board on May 22 recommended approval of several certificates of appropriateness covering repairs, a roof replacement and the demolition of an accessory structure on properties listed in the local register of historic places.

Planner Adriana Gherke presented the first item, CA 23-2025 (321 West Retta Esplanade), describing a proposal to repair and repaint doors and to repair a dumpster enclosure for Carmelo's restaurant. Gherke said the building was constructed in 1925 in the Prairie School style and is listed on the Florida Master Site File and Punta Gorda's local register. \"Pursuant to section 16.3 b, a certificate of appropriateness is required,\" Gherke said, and staff recommended the zoning official approve the certificate.

Staff presented three additional items: CA 24-2025 (301 Durrance Street) to replace one exterior door on an 1895 frame-vernacular residence; CA 26-2025 (430 West Grima [Grama] Street) to replace a lanai roof on a 1955 ranch-style house; and CA 27-2025 (302/308 Goldstein Street) to demolish an accessory structure that the current owner indicated was unpermitted and which straddled the property line between the two parcels. For each item staff found the proposals met the standards of review and recommended approval. The board moved and the items were approved with the recorded \"ayes.\"

For the accessory-structure demolition, Rachel Berry confirmed the owner believes the building was placed without a permit and explained that because the main house is on the register, demolition of any structure on the property required a certificate of appropriateness.","At its May 22 meeting the Historic Preservation Advisory Board recommended approval of multiple certificates of appropriateness for repairs, replacements and a demolition; staff had found the proposals consistent with the historic character and recommended approval to the zoning official.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6229256,"HPAB presses city for demolition-permit reports after high-profile distressed properties, seeks foreclosure steps on liens",321,1679000,2000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464379-45f7d1d8be352f592fabef756d62e63f&start=1679&end=2000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464379-45f7d1d8be352f592fabef756d62e63f/thumbnail_1679000.jpg","/articles/6229256/Punta-Gorda-City/Charlotte-County/Florida/HPAB-presses-city-for-demolition-permit-reports-after-high-profile-distressed-properties-seeks-foreclosure-steps-on-liens","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229256-5e7c8195d622c266105ad724733f75d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771089119&Signature=mkXcB8nvGfNkz1Kv4OyrJNDHPhcu3WFxHGXVJROpbi3tqp26Mr00DiK~R6xF69VenoWTToaOV2g980HdV~0MfsI4v5sNgQ7W-5Nq8jtMxg8WDxmaGlALSqsxQcAdPLKQfspk2QA2wxQFfhXDr6zCGQgEOqAoG6oL0AWZhDyrQKhGvIFLtXQfxyrnKYwB-Qk7UOptkyXUrXKgd1qacU1KRroygKuCaB0vnNR69Y1kM78olyr6SWdshwHRzriVJdkBdb2-22j-7lgUm9qQuM9xc5t5hpXOSgPJ6dFdxqDTgEInnjlMi5Xl5mz5rXxRAAVXp6FNuYqbSG51AKf3z3dV~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — At its May 22 meeting the Punta Gorda Historic Preservation Advisory Board asked the city to provide regular reports on demolition permits and discussed several distressed properties they said are affecting the historic district.

Board members raised recent demolitions and asked staff to explain how a property is approved for demolition. Rachel Berry, speaking for city staff, said nonhistoric properties can be demolished after the owner applies for a permit. \"If it's on the historic register... it has to have the structural analysis report and HPAB review. But if it's not designated as historic, then they can just apply for a permit,\" Berry said.

Members pointed to two adjacent houses at 509 and 513 Palm — \"twins,\" members said — where one owner seeks demolition while the neighbor is repairing the property. Board members also raised 751 West Greta Esplanade, a bank-owned property the board described as in severe disrepair with open pool and access hazards. City staff confirmed the property is on a distressed-properties list and that liens exist; staff said they are exploring processes to foreclose on liens so the city can address health, safety and welfare concerns.

Board members sought a regular demolition-permit report from the building department; Rachel Berry said staff will request that the building department provide a monthly update and that a tickler notification has been set up so other departments see demolition permit submissions. The board also asked code enforcement and the code board to provide more authority to hire fencing or safety work where health and safety are at risk.

No formal policy change or emergency demolition action was adopted; staff described next steps for reporting and lien-foreclosure investigation.","Board members requested monthly notices of demolition permits and discussed specific cases including twin houses on Palm Street and a bank-owned property on West Greta Esplanade; city staff described permitting differences between historic and nonhistoric properties and said it is exploring foreclosure on liens for distressed properties.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6229262,"Punta Gorda staff to mail letters on recent contributing-structure changes; board sets joint-meeting agenda items including AC Freeman House",464,640000,1104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464379-45f7d1d8be352f592fabef756d62e63f&start=640&end=1104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464379-45f7d1d8be352f592fabef756d62e63f/thumbnail_640000.jpg","/articles/6229262/Punta-Gorda-City/Charlotte-County/Florida/Punta-Gorda-staff-to-mail-letters-on-recent-contributing-structure-changes-board-sets-joint-meeting-agenda-items-including-AC-Freeman-House","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229262-2690b2def12220c351b63987af5d5621/orig.mp4?Expires=1771089119&Signature=nj5e8uV~cAJlWLJi1lMXoPsyrwE-KEpL3x11vuk2WDs1mW2aKGSDkpbToPjYl25TH08KsIrjsa0y79tx~f8WxqQOyJxsCy3a-n-uOMc3HbR7pZJkTTsct0tHsUnayJQKbUzCxLe5lBgtkVqe7lL4FFj5Te-mEWTWHgcIKA5l-kjpqELDcIxfFYzY1DWWEMtV6~ia4ZzYE-IhJOaqHjAC2prk2hwk0oREfMYLZapWu2Cad2xz2H66DGwCXSMvoFPRh1d7r~FWpM1XEL5dCcIZLoQi54i94uISa1Qqqvc6K2FkFfiNs-3C6OX6RCgjTsSHvw6cYzhZrMpzHG7sq3wzNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — City staff told the Punta Gorda Historic Preservation Advisory Board on May 22 that homeowners affected by contributing-structure changes made about two years ago will receive mailed notices next week explaining their status and the implications.

Board member Dawn Good told the advisory board she wanted the board to identify the items it wants on a joint meeting agenda with City Council, including the AC Freeman House, and asked staff to clarify which properties were added or removed from the contributing-structure list two years earlier. Danielle Burhouse, senior project manager for urban design, said the city manager asked staff to compile the board’s list of agenda items for the joint meeting. Rachel Berry, appearing for the record as city staff, said three letter templates are ready and, \"we plan on mailing those out next week.\" Berry said the templates explain benefits and drawbacks of being on the list and cover owners added to, removed from, or unchanged on the contributing-structure list.

The board discussed scheduling and related coordination. Board members asked that the AC Freeman House be an agenda item; Melissa Reichardt confirmed the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association had scheduled a meeting with staff to discuss a proposal related to the Freeman House and that the Freeman House will be an agenda item once staff has meeting outcomes to share.

Discussion points included whether the board wanted a narrow agenda item (the subset of properties changed two years ago) or broader topics tied to preservation policy. Berry described the communication plan and said the mailed notices will explain certificate-of-appropriateness requirements and other regulatory impacts for properties on the local list.

The board did not take a formal vote on policy changes during the meeting; staff described next steps and a timeline for mailings and for arranging the joint meeting with City Council.","City staff told the Historic Preservation Advisory Board that three letter templates explaining recent contributing-structure status changes will be mailed next week, and the board identified agenda items for a joint meeting with City Council including the AC Freeman House.","actionData","errors"]

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HPAB discusses Ponce De Leon Park history walk and fundraising options for AC Freeman statue restoration

City Hall roof out to bid; staff estimates $3.4 million for historic portion, mold remediation ongoing in old council chamber

HPAB approves four certificates of appropriateness, including demolition of unpermitted accessory structure

HPAB presses city for demolition-permit reports after high-profile distressed properties, seeks foreclosure steps on liens

Punta Gorda staff to mail letters on recent contributing-structure changes; board sets joint-meeting agenda items including AC Freeman House