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HPB approves new two‑story house at 700 SW 4th Place with conditions
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for new construction at 700 SW 4th Place after staff said the design generally aligns with Selby Bend district guidelines; conditions require equipment screening, separate COA for fences over 3 feet, and clear glass (option low‑e).
The Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for a new two‑story single‑family residence at 700 Southwest 4th Place (case UDPHP25015), subject to standard conditions including mechanical‑equipment screening and a separate COA for any fence over 3 feet.
Case planner Lina summarized that the parcel is within the Selby Bend Historic District and, though previously classified as non‑contributing due to past additions and damage, the proposed new structure "demonstrates a thoughtful architectural response to its immediate context" and complies with dimensional and zoning standards. Lina noted the project will occupy roughly 24% of the lot area, reach a height of about 30 feet to meet FEMA elevation requirements, and recommended attention to visible sliding glass doors and future fencing.
Architect Bill Storrs, representing owners Aaron Meyer and Scott Jordan, told the board the proposed sliders face the water and are visually filtered by a series of arches; he offered that shutters could be made operable but recommended fixed decorative shutters for hurricane resilience. "The only sliders being proposed are on the water side," Storrs said, and board members agreed those are acceptable given their limited public visibility.
Board member Alan moved to approve the COA based on the staff memorandum and subject to conditions: mechanical equipment must be screened from public view; the fence shown on the site plan is not approved as part of this application and a separate COA will be required if it exceeds 3 feet; all glass should be clear with an option for low‑e coating; and the application remains subject to building, zoning and ULDR requirements. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Staff will require screening details during permitting and will flag any future fence submittal for separate review. The approval permits the applicants to proceed to the building and zoning review stage subject to compliance with the COA conditions.
