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Historic board approves metal roof replacement at 209 SW 11th Ave despite staff recommendation
Summary
The Fort Lauderdale Historic Preservation Board approved a standing‑seam metal roof for a contributing house at 209 Southwest Eleventh Avenue (case UDPHP25008) after debate over durability and historic authenticity.
The Fort Lauderdale Historic Preservation Board on July 14 approved a certificate of appropriateness to replace an existing three‑tab asphalt shingle roof with a charcoal‑gray standing‑seam metal roof at a 1937 single‑family contributing property at 209 Southwest Eleventh Avenue (case UDPHP25008).
Nut graf: Staff recommended denial, citing ULDR historic criteria and the Secretary of the Interior’s standards; the board voted to approve after hearing testimony from the applicant stressing material durability, hurricane performance and owner considerations about long‑term cost and insulation benefits.
What the board heard: City case planner Lena summarized the staff position that the property’s original record lists composition shingles and that a metal roof lacks a documented historical basis and would alter the building’s architectural expression. The report cited ULDR criteria sections concerning preservation of distinguishing architectural qualities and referenced the Secretary of the Interior standards for rehabilitation as a benchmark.
Applicant testimony: Ashley Davis, permit coordinator for Action Roofing, represented the applicant and said the owner selected a metal roof for durability and energy benefits, noting the metal product is rated for high‑velocity hurricane zones and the company offers a lifetime warranty compared with roughly 20–30 years for asphalt shingles. An architect and board members raised durability and safety considerations in favor of allowing metal in certain cases.
Board rationale and outcome: Several board members emphasized long‑term maintenance and storm resilience; one member noted the board’s history of approving metal roofs in some cases. A motion to approve the COA passed on a voice vote. The approval was conditioned on standard building, zoning and ULDR requirements at permitting.
Ending: The board’s approval departs from staff’s recommendation and leaves verification of code and permit compliance to the building and zoning review process.
