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Historic preservation board approves repairs for storm‑damaged Pass‑a‑Grille house at 104 2nd Avenue
Summary
The St. Pete Beach Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously on Feb. 5 to grant a certificate of appropriateness allowing storm‑damage repairs at a locally designated Pass‑a‑Grille home (case 26015). Staff said proposed Hardie board siding and replacement windows are compatible with the house's historic character.
The St. Pete Beach Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously Feb. 5 to grant a certificate of appropriateness for exterior maintenance at 104 2nd Avenue, a single‑family home listed on the city’s local historic registry.
Planning staff presented case No. 26015 and told the board the residence was built in 1935 and carries local designation number 31. Staff said the owner seeks to replace storm‑damaged nonoriginal doors, windows and porch siding with new windows and 8‑inch fiber‑cement (Hardie) board siding. The presentation noted the porch area affected had been enclosed at an undetermined time and that existing windows were not hurricane‑impact resistant or energy efficient.
"The materials that are being removed are storm damaged," staff said, recommending approval because the proposed replacements are compatible with the house’s architectural period and would not adversely affect its integrity. The owner, identified in the record as Margo, told the board the replacement siding will be 8‑inch planks and that the replacement window matches windows replaced on the west side of the house in 2021.
Board members asked whether the new siding needed to match the exact width of the existing vinyl it replaces. Staff said exact matching was not required in this instance given the mix of existing materials and the limited, recessed location of the work. After deliberation, Chair Lowry moved to grant the certificate of appropriateness; the clerk recorded a roll‑call vote and the motion carried unanimously.
The board’s approval allows the owner to proceed with the proposed repairs consistent with the scope described at the hearing. Staff noted one outstanding question about siding profile and asked the owner to confirm material details as construction proceeds.
The board’s action was limited to exterior maintenance and repair; no changes to the property’s local landmark designation were considered. The preservation board will not schedule additional review for this case unless the owner seeks a materially different scope of work.
