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Historic Preservation Board approves demolition of fire‑damaged house at 714 Avenue E
Summary
The board voted July 27 to allow demolition of a fire‑damaged single‑family home at 714 Avenue E after staff concluded the structure is irreparably damaged and meets the city's demolition criteria; the approval was unanimous.
The Historic Preservation Board voted July 27 to approve a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a fire‑damaged single‑family home at 714 Avenue E.
Planning staff told the board the one‑story wood‑frame and stucco house was built in 1935, suffered irreversible fire damage and a property maintenance inspection found it unsafe and structurally unstable. "The building proposed for the demolition has been extremely damaged to through the recent fire," staff said in the presentation, and staff recommended the board approve demolition under city code section 1‑11‑157.
Applicant Kim Jolly, who identified herself for the record and gave an address in Lauderhill, said she had no additional presentation beyond the staff report. A board member moved to approve the demolition, saying the structure was "beyond reclamation," and another member seconded the motion. The clerk called the roll and all voting members answered yes; the motion carried.
Board discussion included one question about whether the city had architectural guidelines for replacements in the historic district; staff replied there are no formal guidelines in place but said the board and staff may make suggestions about architectural design. The board's approval permits the applicant to move forward with demolition per the certificate of appropriateness.
