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Historic board approves demolition of two rundown Pass‑a‑Grille houses; owners plan single‑family rebuild
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board approved demolition without a 30‑day delay for two heavily damaged residences at 2808 Passover Way, allowing the owner to rebuild a single‑family home subject to zoning and permitting limits.
The St. Pete Beach Historic Preservation Board on June 5 voted to allow demolition without a 30‑day stay for two storm‑damaged dwellings at 2808 Passover Way, citing staff recommendations and significant mold and interior damage reported by the purchaser.
Planner Brandon Berry (presenting for staff) said the city’s substantial damage estimate for the property was just under the 50% threshold and that the applicant reported “significant amounts of mold in both structures.” Staff recommended allowing demolition without the typical delay for these hurricane‑damaged properties and noted constraints on future redevelopment: if the owner rebuilds two‑unit housing they must match the prior developed footprint; if they build a single‑family home, setbacks, height and lot coverage rules will apply.
Applicant Lara/vrel Sullivan (owner/applicant) confirmed the buyer’s intent to construct a single‑family residence and that new plans would be brought forward for board review at the zoning and design stages. The applicant explained that the front building had the most severe mold intrusion and that the rear structure (above a two‑car garage) had not been flooded to the same degree.
Board members asked whether relocation of salvageable structures had been considered; staff said the board could request such investigations going forward but that moving the rear structure was unlikely because it sits above a two‑car garage. The board approved demolition without a stay by unanimous roll call; the vote recorded Amber Dashiell, Amber Young, Amber Hurley, Vice Chair Hawkins Smith and Chair Lowry voting yes.
Staff counsel and the applicant noted two conditions discussed during the hearing: the owner intends to seek permits for a single‑family home and acknowledged the planning limitation that rebuilding a two‑unit structure would be limited to the previous developed square footage. The owner said they plan to file updated designs with the city and present them to the board as required.
