Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting: September 2026

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet

[741 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789; case COR #26-08] Historic Preservation Board agenda for September 9, 2026, includes a public hearing for COR #26-08, a request by Winter Park Day Nursery for approval to construct a 1,025 square-foot, single-story addition in the rear of the existing building at 741 South Pennsylvania Avenue within the College Quarter Historic District, zoned R-2. Staff recommends approval with a condition that existing rooftop equipment be adequately screened from view from the right-of-way. The project also includes interior renovations, bringing total area affected to approximately 2,251 square feet, and will accommodate approximately 18 additional children. The property is approximately 0.81 acres. The agenda also includes a non-action item to discuss demolition of an existing home at 726 Maryland Avenue within the College Quarter Historic District. The document includes minutes from May 13, 2026, which detail approvals for COR #26-06 (835 Antonette Avenue) and COR #26-07 (151 Stirling Avenue), and a discussion on a demolition permit for 250 Virginia Drive. Public comment on the May 13 demolition discussion included Orman Kimbrough in favor, Sally Flynn and Wade Miller opposed, and Betsy Owens did not confirm favor or opposition. Board members expressed strong concern about the potential loss of the home at 250 Virginia Drive and frustration with limited authority to prevent demolition. The document states the Winter Park Day Nursery has been at its location since 1960, and the applicant anticipates construction beginning in late fall 2026 with completion in summer 2027. The document does not state a decision on COR #26-08 or the 726 Maryland Avenue discussion, as these are agenda items for the September 9, 2026 meeting.

Board:

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

Date:

2026-09-09

Type:

Agenda_packet

Decision:

Not stated; staff recommendation is for approval with condition that existing rooftop equipment be adequately screened from view from the right-of-way

Address:

741 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789

Applicant:

Winter Park Day Nursery (contact: Ali DeMaria, Executive Director)