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St. Pete Beach board approves local historic designation for 3116 West DeBason Avenue
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously to designate a 1957 masonry vernacular home at 3116 West DeBason Avenue as a locally significant property, citing architectural fit in the Don Cesar Place neighborhood and the owner's long-running custom-furniture business.
The Historic Preservation Board of the City of St. Pete Beach voted unanimously to approve local historic designation case number 25059 for the residence at 3116 West DeBason Avenue.
Lynn Rosetti, consulting planner in historic preservation for the City of St. Pete Beach, told the board the single‑family masonry vernacular house was built in 1957 and was identified as non‑contributing in the 2003 survey because its original open carport had been enclosed. Rosetti said staff confirmed the enclosed space remains a functioning garage and that the altered house "continues to support this neighborhood architecturally" and also has local association with a business on the island.
Rosetti said the property’s owner founded a local custom‑furniture business, Island Time Design, after 2003 and that pieces attributed to that business are installed at the Don Cesar. "Therefore . . . staff finds the property warrants contributing designation," Rosetti said.
The owner, who identified himself as Marcus (last name not stated), addressed the board during the hearing. Marcus described damage from a recent storm and urged the city to develop clearer evacuation and recovery plans for island residents. "It was extremely stressful," he said of the storm and post‑storm process, adding that the designation would help preserve his home and memories.
Board members moved to approve case number 25059. A roll‑call vote recorded Vice Chair Hockensmith, Member Dashiell, Member Hurley, Member Young and Chair Lowery voting yes; the motion carried.
The designation means the property will be treated as a local historic resource for review and incentives that apply to listed properties; staff recommended the board’s action based on architectural continuity with Don Cesar Place and the owner’s local business association.
Board members and staff noted the designation does not by itself alter floodplain or building permit requirements; any future repairs, elevations or other work would proceed under applicable building, zoning and floodplain rules. The board did not take additional direction beyond the approval vote.
The board’s action was formalized immediately with the roll‑call vote and the matter closed that day.
