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Historic Preservation Board approves three designations, certificate of appropriateness and demolition without stay
Summary
The St. Pete Beach Historic Preservation Board on Jan. 8 approved local historic designation for two homes, granted a certificate of appropriateness to elevate a duplex, and approved demolition of two condemned outbuildings without imposing a 90‑day stay.
The St. Pete Beach Historic Preservation Board voted Jan. 8 to approve three historic‑preservation actions and a demolition request affecting properties in the city's historic district.
The board voted unanimously to designate the single‑family residence at 406 72nd Avenue (case 25138) as a locally significant historic resource, following a staff recommendation that identified the 1949 minimal‑traditional cottage as an intact example of post‑World War II residential development that helped shift St. Pete Beach from a seasonal resort to a year‑round community. Gil Martinez, senior planner, presented staff findings and recommended approval; the motion passed by roll call after a second.
The board then considered two related actions for 3211 East DeBazen Avenue: local designation (case 25098) and a certificate of appropriateness to elevate the primary duplex by 6.8 feet and convert the rear casita into a garage (case 25099). Planner Bridal Berry said staff supported designation and recommended the top rendering shown in the packet because it best preserves the building’s function and massing while meeting FEMA base flood elevation requirements. Applicant representative Sam Angelides Jr. asked to delay designation until design details were resolved; staff advised the board that it could consider both items together. The board voted to approve both the designation and the certificate with staff recommendations.
On a separate item, staff presented case 25140 for demolition of two rear accessory dwellings at 103½ and 105½ 1st Avenue. Bridal Berry told the board the outbuildings were destroyed in 2024 hurricanes and were deemed unsafe; staff recommended approval without invoking the optional 90‑day stay that can be used to explore preservation alternatives. Owner Marilyn Nolan acknowledged she understood redevelopment limitations for the site. The board approved the demolition without a stay by roll call.
Votes at a glance: all roll‑call tallies in the packet show Member Young, Member Daschle, Member Hurley and Chair Lowery voting yes on the motions taken (motions carried).
