AGENDA PACKET
Historic Disctrict Council Regular Meeting · 2026-04-16 · agenda_packet
[322 S. 6th Street; case HDC 2026-0006] The Historic District Council is considering a Final Certificate of Approval (COA) for a comprehensive restoration and conversion of a property at 322 S. 6th Street. The project involves converting the structure from a duplex to a single-family home, reintroducing historic features, replacing a shed, and adding a garage. The applicant, Shane Donovan Fatland, is seeking approval for these changes. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026. [601 Centre Street; case HDC 2026-0007] The Historic District Council is considering a Final Certificate of Approval (COA) for Memorial United Methodist Church at 601 Centre Street. The project involves replacing the original windows at the Lamb Daycare building with new windows. The case number is HDC 2026-0007. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026. [811 White Street; case HDC 2026-0009] The Historic District Council is considering a Conceptual Certificate of Approval (COA) for Donald Skipper, agent for Judith Tortora, at 811 White Street. The project involves the construction of a new 2-story single-family residence and a 2-story detached accessory structure. The case number is HDC 2026-0009. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026.
Agenda items
- 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires
- 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires
- 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires
- 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. Additions should cause minimal damage or removal of historic walls, roofs, and
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 1. Does the structure or site meet national, state, or local criteria for designation?
- 1. I/We hereby attest to the fact that the above supplied property address(es),
- 1. I/We hereby attest to the fact that the above supplied property address(es),
- 1. I/We hereby attest to the fact that the above supplied property address(es), parcel number(s) and legal description(s) is
- 1. If at least half of the lots on the same block face are occupied by principal structures and at least 50% of those principal structures do not comply with minimum front yard setbacks, property owners may elect to apply for a context sensitive
- 1. ZONING & SETTING: Check your zoning. Consider the overall “setting” , including site context and historic research.
- 1. ___________________________________ 3. ___________________________________ 5. ___________________________________
- 10. I/We understand that the City Staff will install a Notice of Hearing sign on the
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- 10. I/We understand that the City Staff will install a Notice of Hearing sign on the property 14 days before the scheduled
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 10. Is there an economic hardship for the applicant as demonstrated by requirements in Section 8.03.06?
- 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if
- General Contractor
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Utilities (Sub)
- 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if
- General Contractor
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 11. Has the Code Enforcement and Appeals Board has recommended demolition of the structure?
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Roofing
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. Additions should have little or no visibility from the primary street façade.
- 2. EVALUATE: Evaluate the condition of the building and/or individual features where work is needed
- 2. I/We authorize staff from the Department of Planning & Conservation to enter
- 2. I/We authorize staff from the Department of Planning & Conservation to enter
- 2. I/We authorize staff from the Department of Planning & Conservation to enter onto the property in question during
- 2. Is the structure or site a contributing structure or site to a locally designated or National Register historic district?
- 2. The front setback of other principal structures on the block face must be measured from the property line to the closest vertical element of the roofed portion of the principal structure, such as porch supports or the building face. Block Face shall be
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials
- 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials
- 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials
- 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alterating of
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 2. ___________________________________ 4. ___________________________________ 6. ___________________________________
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 2: Exterior changes to the house will include the reintroduction of
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
- 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
- 3. Additions should be compatible with the original building in scale, proportion,
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Design & Creative
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 3. CHARACTER: Identify the architectural character of the building
- 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place and use. Changes that create a false sense of
- 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create
- Engineering & Architecture
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Real Estate Development
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create
- 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create
- 3. I/We understand that the COA review time period will not commence until the
- 3. I/We understand that the COA review time period will not commence until the
- 3. I/We understand that the COA review time period will not commence until the application is deemed complete by staff
- 3. On properties seeking a context sensitive setback determination, principal structures must be set back from the front property line a distance equal to the average front setback depth of all principal structures on the same block face.
- 3. Would the loss of the structure or site deteriorate the quality or continuity of the historic district, or the surrounding
- 3: Exterior doors will match the profile of the existing original door
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- 4. I/We understand that, for Board review cases, an agenda and staff report will
- 4. I/We understand that, for Board review cases, an agenda and staff report will
- 4. I/We understand that, for Board review cases, an agenda and staff report will be available on the City’s website
- 4. In using a context sensitive setback determination, front-loaded garages must be setback at least twenty-five (25) feet in all cases.
- Engineering & Architecture
- General Contractor
- Real Estate Development
- 4. Is the structure or site is of such design, craftsmanship, or material that it could be reproduced only with great difficulty
- 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own
- 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own
- 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own
- 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be
- 4. WORK OVERVIEW: Integrate work to be done with analysis of architectural character
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 4: Exterior changes include the addition of a bay window at the
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Painting & Flooring
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 5. Distinctive features, finishes and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic
- 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that
- 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that
- 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that
- 5. I/We understand that the Historic District Council meetings are conducted in a
- 5. I/We understand that the Historic District Council meetings are conducted in a
- 5. I/We understand that the Historic District Council meetings are conducted in a quasi-judicial hearing and as such, ex
- 5. Is the structure or site one of the last remaining examples of its kind in the neighborhood, county or region, or is a distinctive
- 5. NEW BUSINESS
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 5. NEW BUSINESS
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 5. Roofline additions should not be visible from the street.
- 5: Proposed one car detached garage at the current driveway
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of
- 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Signage & Printing
- 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of
- 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires
- 6. I/We understand that the approval of this application by the Historic District
- 6. I/We understand that the approval of this application by the Historic District
- 6. I/We understand that the approval of this application by the Historic District Council or staff in no way constitutes
- 6. Roofline additions should use similar roof forms to the buildings to which they
- 6. Would the removal of the structure or site destroy the historic relationship between structures or open space?
- 6: Proposed 9x9 shed in the same styling and roof pitch will
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall
- 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall
- 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The
- 7. I/We understand that all changes to the approved scope of work stated in a
- 7. I/We understand that all changes to the approved scope of work stated in a
- 7. I/We understand that all changes to the approved scope of work stated in a COA have to be approved by the HDC
- 7. Roofline additions should not cause the removal of character-defining materials
- 7. STAFF REPORT
- 7. STAFF REPORT
- 7. Would retention of the structure or site promotes the general welfare of the City by providing an opportunity for study of
- 7: Restoration of original Side porch. See: Rear and South
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 8. Have the applicants made good faith efforts to pursue alternatives to demolition?
- 8. I/We understand that any decision of the HDC may be appealed to the City
- 8. I/We understand that any decision of the HDC may be appealed to the City
- 8. I/We understand that any decision of the HDC may be appealed to the City Commission, with the exception of
- 8. Significant archaeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be
- 8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such
- 8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such
- 8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such
- 8: Window restoration: New glass that is not original glass will be
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 9. I/We understand that Certificates of Approval are only valid for one (1) year
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- 9. I/We understand that Certificates of Approval are only valid for one (1) year
- 9. I/We understand that Certificates of Approval are only valid for one (1) year from issuance. They are renewable for six
- 9. New additions, exterior alterations or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Design & Creative
- Real Estate Development
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials
- 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials
- 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials
- 9. Will the applicant be denied a reasonable return on his or her investment
- 9: Gas lights: Garage front and rear, house rear entrance, front
- Electrical
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- A: Basic Maintenance Advice.............................63
- B: Definitions & Terms..........................................64
- C: Bibliography.....................................................68
- D: Incentives & Assistance for Rehabilitation...69
- E: Resources..........................................................70
- F: Brief History of Fernandina Beach.................71
- G: Overview of Historic Guidelines....................73
- H: Fernandina Beach Landmarks........................81
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Appraisal & Inspection
- i. lu l,f
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
Follow this across meetings
Applicants and firms
See the actual businesses behind these numbers
Get the real filings, with addresses and officers, backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Create your account