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