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Titusville CRA approves façade and interior grants for historic building at 1111 South Washington
Summary
The Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved two grants for renovation of a vacant historic building at 1111 South Washington, awarding commercial beautification and commercial interior grants to the property owner to convert the structure to professional office use.
The City of Titusville Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved two grant awards Aug. 12 to support renovation of a vacant historic building at 1111 South Washington.
The board approved a commercial beautification (exterior facade) grant and a commercial interior grant for the same property, both motions initiated by Member Nelson and approved by unanimous roll call. The grants will fund exterior repairs (roof replacement, wood replacement, painting) and interior electrical and code‑related work intended to convert a vacant historic structure into a professional office, according to the staff report and the applicant’s remarks.
Dr. Shenoy, the property owner and applicant, told the board he purchased the antique mall building about five years ago and has committed to preserve the historic structure: “I bought the antique mall about 5 years ago, and I promised them to keep it as a historic structure. ... This building requires attention, and the amount of money it would take is not a good return investment unless I get some funds to make an office building,” Dr. Shenoy said.
Staff offered no additional commentary at the meeting beyond what is in the packet; the applicant was present to answer questions. The board passed the commercial beautification grant by motion and roll call; later the board passed the commercial interior grant the same evening. Both votes were unanimous (Moscoso — yes; Nelson — yes; Connors — yes; Cole — yes; Ball — yes; Stockel — yes; Aker — yes).
The board did not specify grant dollar amounts on the public record during discussion; a member of the public referenced a total figure during public comment, but staff did not confirm a specific dollar amount in the meeting transcript. Staff advised the board the grants are for the same building and that application materials appear in the packet. The board’s approvals authorize staff to complete the grant awards and proceed with usual administrative steps to implement the façade and interior improvements.
