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Board approves front-yard landscaping changes for Elmira Street property
Summary
The Milton Historic Preservation Board approved a proposal to realign brickwork, remove part of the pavement and install new plantings and irrigation at a commercial property on Elmira Street; staff said drainage and sidewalk footprint issues are covered and the work should be completed before July 4 if scheduling allows.
The Milton Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a front-yard landscaping plan for a commercial property on Elmira Street after hearing a presentation from the applicant.
Bethany, representing Blackwood Financial Group, told the board the project would remove a section of pavement to balance the building's facade, reuse brick to match an existing course on the opposite side and add plantings and irrigation. "So what we have here before you tonight is a change in landscaping at the front of the building," she said, describing the intention to line the area with matching brick and to install irrigation for the new plants.
City staff clarified technical and permitting details. The planner (staff member) said adding trees and other pervious features would benefit stormwater management and that sidewalk work within the building's existing footprint had already been approved by the city. "Florida Power & Light does not have a history of allowing permanent fixtures on their lampposts," the planner added later in the meeting while discussing a separate but related signage issue, underscoring that some attachments will depend on third-party approval.
A motion to approve the landscaping was made and seconded during the meeting; the chair recorded the motion as approved after members voiced their support. Board members discussed timing and contractor availability; the applicant said she would try to schedule construction with the goal of completion before July 4 but that actual dates depend on contractor calendars.
The board's approval allows the applicant to proceed with the brickwork, plantings and irrigation as presented, subject to the city's standard permitting and inspection processes. Staff said it will send the final, approved materials to the sign fabricator and coordinate with the applicant on any necessary follow-up.
