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Board grants certificate of appropriateness for new home at 2806 North Morgan Street with detailed conditions
Summary
The board granted a certificate of appropriateness for new construction at 2806 North Morgan St. in Tampa Heights, approving a single‑family design with an accessory garage subject to detailed conditions on column trim, porch brick notation, gutter/downspout locations, garage lighting, recessed window details, removal of proposed front walkway brick, and other drawing revisions.
The City of Tampa Historic Preservation board voted to grant a certificate of appropriateness for a proposed new single‑family residence at 2806 North Morgan Street in the Tampa Heights Historic District, approving the design with a package of specific conditions.
Applicant and owner Michael Geneskes presented detailed plans for the 50‑by‑160‑foot lot, describing a main house footprint of roughly 34 by 62 feet and an accessory garage approximately 34 by 23 feet, brick pavers for the driveway and porch steps, Hardie siding and single‑hung aluminum windows with exterior muntins. "My wife, Lexi and I are actually the owners, so this is gonna be our personal residence," Geneskes said.
Elaine Lund, historic preservation staff, told the board the project is generally consistent with the Tampa Heights design guidelines and City of Tampa code but listed conditions and clarifications in the staff report, including setback notation and a required transportation exception for a truncated apron at permitting. "Staff on this application to be consistent with the Tampa Heights design guidelines, and the City of Tampa code of ordinances, with some conditions that were outlined in the staff report," Lund said.
Commissioners asked for additional detail and clarifications during a lengthy question-and-answer period: column trim sections and a clearer elevation for porch columns; whether the porch and step edges should show a brick reveal or smooth stucco under the brick; confirmation that eave overhangs are 24 inches on the main and detached structures; details for window casings and recessed window placement; corbel details; exit stair landings; garage lighting locations; smooth stucco sample for the stem wall; and mechanical screening for HVAC units. The applicant agreed to provide the requested drawings, cut sheets and samples to staff for follow up.
A board member moved to grant the certificate of appropriateness for ARC‑26‑0000170 with a set of conditions requiring: more detailed column trim and porch brick notation; specification of garage door manufacturer and garage lighting on elevations; gutter and downspout locations and sections; a sample of the stucco finish for the stem wall; review of accessory structure eave depth with staff; corbel details; added exit stair landings noted with brick; recessed window specifications; mechanical screening in coordination with staff; clarified window trim details; concrete scoring details for the driveway; and no brick on the front walkway, plus a requirement that the applicant obtain a transportation exception for the truncated apron. The motion received a second and the board voiced approval.
The board closed the public hearing and directed staff to work with the applicant on the listed conditions and to handle any administratively approvable items after the revised submittal.
