Historic Preservation Commission
City of Fort Myers
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Historic Preservation Commission - July 23, 2026
The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing two projects on July 23, 2026. The first, COR26-00187 at 1533 Hendry Street, involves replacing doors, windows, skylights, updating awnings, and installing security cameras at the historic Edison Theatre. The second, COR26-0194 at 2105 First Street, proposes new window signs for a non-contributing structure. The minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting are also included, detailing the approval of COR26-0193 for new windows at 2720 Rhode Island Avenue.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- For COR26-00187 (1533 Hendry St.), staff recommended approval with conditions regarding security camera placement. For COR26-0194 (2105 First St.), staff recommended approval with a condition to swap full window signs with band signs. For COR26-0193 (2720 Rhode Island Avenue), staff recommended approval with conditions.
- Address:
- 1533 Hendry St., 2105 First St., 2720 Rhode Island Avenue
- Applicant:
- Sanibel Captiva Community Bank (owner) for 1533 Hendry St.; not stated for 2105 First St.; not stated for 2720 Rhode Island Avenue.
Historic Preservation Commission - June 25, 2026
[2720 Rhode Island Ave.; case COR26-0193] Project at 2720 Rhode Island Ave. involves replacing non-historic windows. The property is a contributing structure within the Dean Park Historic District, built in 1926. Staff recommended approval with the condition that window grids be affixed to the exterior. All required permits must be obtained prior to construction. The Certificate of Review is effective for two years unless an active building permit exists. [1533 Hendry Street; case COR26-00187] Project at 1533 Hendry Street, known as the Edison Theater, involves installing new storefront windows and doors, replacing skylights, updating awnings, and installing security cameras. The property is a contributing structure within the Downtown Historic District, built in 1941. Staff recommended approval. All required permits must be obtained prior to construction. The Certificate of Review is effective for two years unless an active building permit exists.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Staff recommends approval
- Address:
- 2720 Rhode Island Ave.
- Applicant:
- HORROCKS RUSSELL JR
Historic Preservation Commission - May 28, 2026
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting on May 28, 2026, to consider two Certificates of Review for properties in the Edison Park Historic District and a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Element 9 Historic Preservation. For COR26-0190 at 2520 Cortez Blvd., the applicant seeks to replace existing wood windows with new impact vinyl windows, with staff recommending approval with conditions regarding the muntin/grill patterns. For COR26-0192 at 1415 Sandra Drive, the applicant proposes replacing non-historic doors and windows with new impact vinyl windows and doors, with staff recommending approval with a condition for three-dimensional grills on the exterior. The amendment to Comprehensive Plan Element 9 Historic Preservation involves removing language related to staffing costs and projects already incorporated into the Land Development Code, and updating maps with the current City logo. Staff recommends City Council approve these proposed changes.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Staff recommends approval for COR26-0190 with conditions; Staff recommends approval for COR26-0192 with conditions; Staff recommends City Council approve the proposed amendment to Comprehensive Plan Element 9 Historic Preservation.
- Address:
- 2520 Cortez Blvd.; 1415 Sandra Drive
- Applicant:
- not stated (for 2520 Cortez Blvd.); Blakley Aryn Trettenero + David Scott Trettenero (for 1415 Sandra Drive)
Historic Preservation Commission - April 23, 2026
The Historic Preservation Commission is considering a Certificate of Review for a new circular driveway at 2634 Cortez Boulevard. The property is a non-contributing structure in the Edison Park Historic District. The original application proposed replacing the existing driveway and expanding it to create a circular driveway. Staff recommended approval with the condition that non-driveway areas of the front yard be covered with sod or other plantings. The applicant is Kurt and Patti Smutney. The case number is COR26-0186. The meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommended for approval with conditions
- Address:
- 2634 Cortez Boulevard
- Applicant:
- Kurt and Patti Smutney
Historic Preservation Commission - April 23, 2026 minutes 2026-04-23
The City of Fort Myers Historic Preservation Commission approved a new driveway at 2634 Cortez Boulevard, located within the Edison Park Historic District. The project involves replacing an existing concrete single driveway and expanding it to include a circular concrete driveway. The property is noted as a non-contributing structure within the district. The approval was granted with conditions, including that non-driveway areas of the front yard be covered with sod or other plantings, and a revision to the permit must be submitted showing the driveway as contained in the application prior to restarting work. The Certificate of Review is effective for two years unless there is an active building permit. The previous meeting's minutes were approved unanimously 5-0.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved with conditions
- Address:
- 2634 Cortez Boulevard
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