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Historic preservation board approves demolition of deteriorated Fort Pierce house at 1105 Avenue D
Summary
The Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously Feb. 24 to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of the long-vacant single‑family residence at 1105 Avenue D after city staff said the 1938 structure met the board's demolition criteria.
The Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the single‑family residence at 1105 Avenue D during its Feb. 24 meeting after city staff described the building as deteriorated and said the application met the board's demolition criteria.
City staff member Lota told the board the one‑story house was built in 1938, had a shingle gable roof and an open porch, and was "basically falling apart," and that photographs show significant structural deterioration. Lota said the property is located in a commercial district and that the single‑family use is grandfathered only while occupied; if demolished the lot would be rebuilt as a commercial structure under current zoning. Staff recommended approval, with the board advising that any new development be compatible with the historic district's design guidelines.
Board members asked whether staff had been inside the building and requested additional neighborhood photos and guidance on how a replacement building should look. Lota said staff had not inspected the interior and noted that parking on the narrow lot is limited, that commercial redevelopment could include mixed uses (commercial at street level, housing above), and that design guidelines and a future board review would govern appearance.
The applicant was not present. A board member moved to grant the demolition certificate, saying there were limited viable preservation options for the structure in its current condition. On the roll-call vote the clerk recorded yes votes from Westbury, Vinson, Stark, Spivey and the board chair; the motion carried.
Lota also told the board that if a new proposal is submitted it would return to the board for review under the historic district design guidelines. The board closed the hearing after recording the vote.
Next steps: the applicant must submit plans for any proposed redevelopment; staff will review compliance with design guidelines and return to the board as necessary.
