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Votes at a glance: West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board approves alterations, demolitions and variances
Summary
The board approved several applications on April 23, 2024, including alterations at 254 Granada Road and 616 Claymore Drive, demolition of a non‑contributing accessory structure at 516 29th Street, and variances/alterations for 269 Flamingo Drive. One new‑construction proposal (301 Barcelona Road) was continued for revisions.
The City of West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board approved multiple permits and variances at its April 23 meeting, imposing conditions where staff or board members identified design, materials or documentation requirements.
Key outcomes
- 254 Granada Road (Case 24‑08): The board approved alterations, additions and an ad valorem tax exemption with conditions. The approval requires all new windows on the altered elevations to have either white or green frames (board to select one), clear glass with original‑grid (OG) muntins and permits low‑e coatings only on non‑street‑facing elevations. The board also required the front fenestration to match the existing condition unless further interior selective demolition yields substantial evidence to justify changes. (Applicant: Yanni Varnava; Staff: Anne Hamilton.)
- 616 Claymore Drive (Case 24‑19): The…
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