HARB Minutes 061826
Historic Architectural Review Board Meeting · 2026-06-18 · minutes
[66 Saragossa Street, 76 Abbott Street, 130 St George Street, 172 Cordova Street, Units 11 & 12, 314 St. George Street, 0 Palm Row, 153 Washington Street, 7 Saragossa Street, 7 Aviles Street, 1 Cordova Street; case HP2025-0029, HP2026-0034, HP2026-0011, HP2026-0031, HP2026-0038, HP2026-0040, HP2026-0039, HP2026-0022, HP2026-0037, HP2026-0032] The Historic Architectural Review Board met on June 18, 2026. Several applications were reviewed for Certificates of Appropriateness and Demolition. Key decisions included approvals for historic preservation tax exemptions, storefront replacements, and partial demolitions, with some applications continued for further details. Public comment was minimal, with no opposition voiced on most items.
Agenda items
- 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining
- 1. APPROVE if the applicant has sufficiently
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 1. Amendment Description: Indicate all changes in the project work, giving the originally proposed treatment
- 1. Compatible New Use: A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that
- 1. Identify the governmental agency or non-profit organization that occupies the building or archaeological site:
- 1. NAME OF APPLICANT:
- 1. Property identification and location:
- 1. Staff Photographs: June 2026, 2025, 2024
- 1. The completion of work to the exterior and interior to the c. 1904 -1910 building, which is a qualifying property
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- 1. The existing 2-story building before work began featured side gable metal shingle roof, a central dormer, a hip roofed
- Roofing
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- Concrete & Masonry
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- 1. This Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application is to review Part III of an Ad Valorem Tax exemption (AVT)
- 1. This Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application is to review the submitted Parts I and II of an ad valorem tax
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- 1. This is a qualifying property since it is listed as contributing to the Abbott Tract National Register Historic District
- 1. Use(s) before improvement: __________________________________________________________________
- 1. be consistent with the United States Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation; and
- 1. be individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places; or
- 10. ( a) May is Preservation Month!
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- Business Consulting
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- Event Planning & Rentals
- Office & Business Support Services
- 10. Certificate of Appropriateness – City owned property
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Security & Fire Systems Installation
- 10. Certificate of Appropriateness – City owned property
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- 10. For ad valorem projects, it is important to document how much historic material is being replaced and take care to not
- 10. New additions and related or adjacent new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the
- General Contractor
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- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Roofing
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- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 10. Reversibility of New Alterations and Additions: New additions and related or adjacent new construction
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- 10. The property is within Archaeology Zone IIA. Although an A14 application has been submitted, the fee must be
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 11. During this AVT review, the HARB will need to determine with the work that has already begun or is propose
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 11. Next Scheduled Meeting Date(s)
- 12. As noted in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (SOIS) for Rehabilitation Guidelines “latitude is given [in the
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- 13. Next Scheduled Meeting Date(s):
- 13. Next Scheduled Meeting Date(s):
- 2. A Certificate of Demolition (COD) application for full demolition included structural engineer reports which indicated
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- Painting & Flooring
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- 2. A building permit application was initiated by a different contractor on behalf of the current owner for the siding
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- 2. Attach photographs and drawings as necessary to illustrate the proposed changes.
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- 2. Florida Master Site File
- 2. How often does this organization or agency use the building or archaeological site? _______________________
- 2. Located on the north side of Saragossa Street on the block between Riberia Street and N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard,
- Engineering & Architecture
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- 2. NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER:
- 2. Proposed use(s) after improvement: ___________________________________________________________
- 2. Retention of Distinguishing Architectural Character : The historic character of the property shall be
- General Contractor
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- 2. The historic character of the property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 2. The proposed work meets the criteria established by the Department of State (see last document of attachments).
- General Contractor
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- Real Estate Development
- 2. Type of request:
- 2. be a contributing property to a National Register District; or
- 2. be determined by the Historic Architectural Review Board to meet criteria established by the Department of
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 3. At the April 17, 2025 meeting, the HARB found that the structure qualifies for the AVT application process since it is a
- General Contractor
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- Concrete & Masonry
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- HVAC & Climate Control
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- 3. Current Architectural Context: Located on the west side of Abbott Street and the first house south of Pine Street, the
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- 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place and use. Changes that create false sense of
- 3. For buildings, indicate the total useable area of the buildi ng in square feet. (For archaeological sites, indicate the
- 3. Model Land National Register Historic District: National Register Nomination Contributing sheet
- 3. Owner information:
- 3. PROJECT LOCATION:
- 3. Recognition of Historic Period: Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place
- 3. be designated a historic property or be a contributing property in a locally established historic preservation district.
- 4. For Part III, the HARB is to review the completed improvements to the property and make a final determination that they
- 4. Historic Architectural Context: Sanborn Map research show that the building was modified with a front porch adde d
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- 4. How much area does the organization or agency use?__________________square feet( ) acres( )
- 4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
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- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 4. Modification and approval of Agenda
- 4. Modification and approval of Agenda
- 4. Modification and approval of Agenda
- 4. Most properties change over time; those changes have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained
- 4. Owner Attestation: I hereby attest that the information I ha ve provided is, to the best of my knowledge,
- 4. Retention of Significant Later Alterations and Additions : Most properties change over time; those
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
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- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 4. Sanborn Maps
- 5. (a) HP2026 -0027 – Tipton B ray
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Waste Management
- 5. Description of Physical Appearance:
- 5. Distinctive features, finishes and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic
- 5. Historic Context: Early residents of the house included descendants from the Andreu and Masters families, who were
- 5. Polk City Directory Research
- 5. Recommended Expedited Hearing
- 5. Recommended Expedited Hearing Items (to be recommended one week in advance)
- 5. Recommended Expedited Hearing Items (to be recommended one week in advance)
- 5. Sensitive Treatment of Distinctive Features and Craftsmanship : Distinctive features, finishes and
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
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- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Engineering & Architecture
- 5. The HARB then recommends that the City Commission grant or deny the exemption from ad valorem taxes levied by
- Commercial & Business Insurance
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- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- 5. What percentage of the usable area does the organization or agency use?____________%
- 6. (a) HP2026-0011 – Duncan Dailey
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- 6. (b) HP2026-0028 – 78 Spanish Leasing
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 6. Certificate of Appropriateness for a Historic Preservation Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
- 6. Certificate of Appropriateness for a Historic Preservation Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
- 6. Certificates of Appropriateness
- 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of the deterioration requires
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Roofing
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 6. Foundation: The existing pier foundation consisting of cement block piers will be reinforced with new and replacement
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- 6. Is the property open to the public ( )Yes ( )No If so, when? ________________________________________
- 6. Order from July 2024 HARB hearing to deny the full demolition proposed in the Certificate of Demolition
- 6. Repair or Replacement of Deteriorated or Missing Architectural Features Based on Historic Evidence:
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- 6. Statement of Significance:
- 6. The minimum valuation of the improvement must be $20,000 or 50% of the assessed value of the structure before the
- 7. (a) HP2026- 0033 – Les Thomas,
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 7. (b) HP2026- 0006 – Sarah Ryan
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 7. (c) HP2026- 0022 – A&O Builders
- General Contractor
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Engineering & Architecture
- 7. Are there regular hours? ( )Yes ( )No If so, what are they? ________________________________________
- 7. Building Elevation: An elevation certificate was submitted for this application’s review. The stated height of the finished
- Concrete & Masonry
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- 7. Certificate of Appropriateness
- 7. Certificate of Appropriateness
- 7. Certificates of Demolition
- 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The
- 7. Cleaning with the Gentlest Possible Method: Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that
- 7. HOUSE VALUATION / PROJECT INVESTMENT
- General Contractor
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Concrete & Masonry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Repair & Dry Cleaning
- 7. Photographs and maps:
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 7. State Statutes for the Tax Exemption for Historic Properties
- General Contractor
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- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Accounting & Tax
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 8. (a) HP2026- 0032 – Verizon Wireless
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Electrical
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- 8. Certificates of Appropriateness- City
- 8. Exterior: Limited changes are proposed to the building’s visible exterior; however, the applicant should verify what is
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Construction (Other)
- Drywall & Insulation
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Signage & Printing
- 8. HOUSE VALUATION / ESTIMATE PROJECT INVESTMENT
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Construction (Other)
- 8. Is the property also open by appointment? ( )Yes ( )No
- 8. Opinion of Appropriateness
- 8. Opinion of Appropriateness
- 8. Protection and Preservation of Significant Archaeological Resources : Significant archaeological
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Professional Services (Other)
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 8. Significant archaeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be
- 8. While more historic/existing materials needed to be replaced than was originally estimated, communication with staff of
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Engineering & Architecture
- 9. (a) Planning and Building Staff
- 9. Certificate of Demolition and Partial Demolition
- 9. Certificate of Demolition and Partial Demolition
- 9. Compatible Contemporary Design for New Alterations and Additions: New additions, exterior alterations,
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 9. For Part III, thorough documentation is to include work on the existing home and site and will be needed to show the
- 9. Interior: No work is planned for the interior, which appears to have been previously renovated.
- 9. Is the property open only by appointment? ( )Yes ( )No
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new constructions shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- a) HP2025-0029 Justin and Krista Ahmad - Applicant and Owner
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- a) HP2025-0029 Justin and Krista Ahmad - Applicant and Owner
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Roofing
- Concrete & Masonry
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- a) HP2026-0011
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- a) HP2026-0011
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- a) HP2026-0039 BCR, Inc. - Applicant
- General Contractor
- Roofing
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- a) HP2026-0039 BCR, Inc. - Applicant
- Roofing
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- a) HP2026-0040 Karen Cowart Design Associates, Inc. - Applicant
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Engineering & Architecture
- a) HP2026-0040 Karen Cowart Design Associates, Inc. - Applicant
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- a) July 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting
- a) July 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting
- a) May 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting
- a) May 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting
- a) Staff Approved Permits Report
- a) Staff Approved Permits Report
- b) HP2026-0022
- General Contractor
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Appraisal & Inspection
- b) HP2026-0022
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- b) HP2026-0034 Moorhouse Construction, LLC - Applicant
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- b) HP2026-0034 Moorhouse Construction, LLC - Applicant
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- c) HP2026-0037 KRB Construction, LLC - Applicant
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- c) HP2026-0037 KRB Construction, LLC - Applicant
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Waste Management
- c) HP2026-0038 Don Crichlow - Applicant
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Engineering & Architecture
- c) HP2026-0038 Don Crichlow - Applicant
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Engineering & Architecture
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