Historic Preservation Board: May 2026
City of DeLand
May 7, 2026 Historic Preservation Board Agenda
The Historic Preservation Board is considering a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to a commercial building located at 112 W. Georgia Avenue. The application, case number HPB26-081, is submitted by Empire Custom Builders, Inc. on behalf of the owner, Café Davinci, LLC. The next scheduled meeting is June 4, 2026.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 112 W. Georgia Avenue
- Applicant:
- Empire Custom Builders, Inc
May 7, 2026 Historic Preservation Board Agenda Packet
[112 W. Georgia Avenue; case HPB26-081] The Historic Preservation Board considered a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to a commercial building at 112 W. Georgia Avenue. The proposed work includes replacing an existing double wooden warehouse bay/barn door on the east side with a glass storefront door for emergency egress and expanding an existing door and window on the west side to accommodate two overhead roll-up doors for security and staff access. Staff recommended approval with conditions to preserve historic sandstone brick by cutting along mortar joints and salvaging removed brick. The board's action is not stated in this document. [225 W. New York Ave.; case HPB26-019] The Historic Preservation Board reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction of a multi-family building at 225 W. New York Ave. Staff recommended approval with a condition that updated elevations be submitted to reflect proposed changes and all previously approved architectural elements. Public comment was provided by Randy Williams, who suggested alternative uses for the site such as an RV park. The board approved the Certificate of Appropriateness. [case LDR 2026 Update] The City of DeLand is undertaking a comprehensive update of its Land Development Regulations (LDRs), with the goal of reorganizing, reformatting, and simplifying the existing code. Proposed revisions related to historic preservation include clarifying review procedures, defining decision-making authority, incorporating Certified Local Government provisions, revising Historic Preservation Board membership criteria, establishing two levels of review for Certificates of Appropriateness (Standard and Special), adding provisions for salvaging historic materials in demolition requests, and establishing clear criteria for demolition review. Zoning updates include relabeling historic districts, adding references to the historic color palette, and incorporating photographic examples of architectural styles. Community design standards will emphasize compatibility with historic resources, and signage regulations will also reference the historic color palette and clarify restrictions in historic districts. This document outlines DeLand's Land Development Regulations, focusing on review procedures, decision-making bodies, and historic preservation. It details processes for various applications including zoning map amendments, planned developments, historic structure demolitions, and certificates of appropriateness. It also defines overlay districts like Gateway and Historic Core, and establishes criteria for historic property designations and alterations. No specific projects with addresses, sizes, or applicant names are detailed in this excerpt. This document outlines DeLand's Community Design Standards and Lighting regulations, focusing on guiding the physical form of development to create an attractive, walkable, and context-sensitive urban environment. It details standards for building design, massing, frontage, materials, and color, emphasizing compatibility with historic resources and pedestrian experience. Specific regulations cover setbacks, streetscape elements, storefront designs, optional frontages (arcades, galleries, forecourts, stoops, porches), window fenestration, exterior materials (preferring brick, stone, concrete masonry), and building colors. The document also includes comprehensive regulations for various sign types, including monument signs, building signs (wall, marquee, awning, window), electronic message centers, and temporary signs, with specific requirements for signs within historic districts. It defines terms related to development, uses, and structures, and exempts certain areas like the DeLand Airport Northwest Business Park from some standards. The regulations apply to all development except single-family and duplex residential uses, with modifications required for existing developments undergoing major modifications. Public comment is not mentioned in this section.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-07
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- 112 W. Georgia Avenue
- Applicant:
- Empire Custom Builders, Inc.
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