Historic Preservation Board Work Session
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Historic Preservation Board Work Session Agenda
The document is a Historic Preservation Board work session agenda for August 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at City Hall Commission Chambers, 401 S. Park Avenue. The agenda includes a discussion item on an update on the Historic Resources Survey and continued discussion on Commission direction for the HPB to look at historic preservation ordinance revisions and development of new historic preservation incentives. No specific project, site, or action is described beyond this procedural and administrative label.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-08-12
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue (City Hall Commission Chambers)
Historic Preservation Board Work Session Agenda Packet
The document is a Historic Preservation Board work session agenda for August 12, 2026, at City Hall Commission Chambers, 401 S. Park Avenue. It contains no specific project, site, or action beyond a discussion item on historic resources survey and ordinance revisions. No address, parcel, size, zoning change, applicant, case number, or decision is stated. The document lists potential ideas for historic preservation incentives, including adding a historic potential designation on the Orange County Property Appraiser, extending demo delay, removing the 40 hours/week open to the public requirement for tax exemptions, changing district formation requirements from two-thirds to 51% vote, removing/reducing noticing requirements, a public information campaign and survey, expedited permitting, expanding lot split policies, adding a 5% FAR bonus, Transfer of Development Rights up to 5-10% FAR, reducing permit fees by 1/3, creating a list of insurance companies, and discussing budget for grants (currently at 50% matching up to $18,000). No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-08-12
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- not stated (discussion item only)
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue (City Hall Commission Chambers)
Historic Preservation Board Work Session Agenda Packet
[401 S. Park Avenue] This document is an agenda for the Historic Preservation Board meeting on July 1, 2026. The primary item is a preliminary discussion regarding revisions to the historic preservation ordinance and the development of new historic preservation incentives. Potential ideas to be discussed include a transfer of development rights program, adding letters to the zoning district listing on the Orange County Property Appraiser to alert buyers of potential historic properties, extending demolition delays, tax exemptions for qualifying renovations, district formation requirements, removing noticing requirements for designations and some COR reviews for quicker timelines, and conducting a survey of homeowners with historic homes on the potential designations list. The document also includes the text of Ordinance No. 3024-15, adopted in 2015, which amends Chapter 58, Article VIII of the Land Development Code concerning historic preservation, including definitions, designation procedures, and the certificate of review process. No specific projects or decisions are listed for this meeting, only discussion items. This document outlines various provisions and proposed incentives related to historic preservation within a municipality, likely Winter Park, Florida, based on the content. It details procedures for handling demolition permits for historic properties, including a 60-day consideration period for alternatives to demolition, and procedures for reconstructing destroyed historic landmarks. The document also covers tax exemptions for historic properties, requiring adherence to specific standards and a restrictive covenant. Additionally, it presents a list of proposed incentives for historic preservation, ranging from expedited permitting and fee waivers to FAR bonuses, ADU rights, property tax rebates, and the creation of a historic contractor directory and a preservation concierge service. The overarching theme is to create economic value for property owners who preserve historic structures, thereby encouraging voluntary participation in preservation efforts.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-07-01
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
1. Meeting Called to Order
Historic Preservation Board Work Session listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-10 in City of Winter Park. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Meeting Called to Order
Historic Preservation Board Work Session listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-10 in City of Winter Park. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Agenda_item
2. Discussion Item (s)
Historic Preservation Board Work Session listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-10 in City of Winter Park. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Agenda_item
2. Discussion Item (s)
Historic Preservation Board Work Session listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-10 in City of Winter Park. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Agenda_item
Historic Preservation Board Work Session Agenda
The Historic Preservation Board will hold a work session on June 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the City Hall Commission Chambers at 401 S. Park Avenue. The primary agenda item is a preliminary discussion regarding commission direction for the board to review historic preservation ordinance revisions and develop new historic preservation incentives. No specific projects or applications are listed for this work session.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
Historic Preservation Board Work Session Agenda Packet
The Historic Preservation Board will hold a work session on June 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the City Hall Commission Chambers at 401 S. Park Avenue. The primary agenda item is a preliminary discussion regarding the Commission's direction for the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) to review historic preservation ordinance revisions and explore the development of new historic preservation incentives. This is a discussion item with no specific project details provided.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
Historic Preservation Board Work Session Minutes
The Historic Preservation Board held a work session to discuss revisions to the historic preservation ordinance and the development of new incentives. Key discussion points included reducing the demolition of historic homes, reviewing past ordinances, consulting the City Attorney, and studying successful ordinances from other communities. The board emphasized educating the public and professionals on the benefits of preservation and available incentives. Potential incentives discussed include property tax incentives, tax abatements and credits, development and density incentives, transferable development rights, expedited permitting, FAR flexibility, streamlined ADU approvals, reduced fees, grants, and CRA funding. The Merrywood property at 1020 Palmer Avenue and other threatened historic homes were discussed, exploring preservation through lot splits or other arrangements. The board also considered documenting endangered historic properties through photography and 3D tours. Concerns were raised about public attitudes, misconceptions about property values, and redevelopment pressures. Action items included researching incentives, compiling educational resources, preparing potential ordinance changes, researching financing and vendor resources, exploring partnerships, and investigating professional documentation of endangered homes like Merrywood and the Wooten House.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Minutes
- Address:
- 401 S. Park Avenue
a. Preliminary discussion regarding Commission's direction for HPB to
The City of Winter Park Historic Preservation Board is planning to discuss potential revisions to the historic preservation ordinance and the creation of new incentives for historic preservation. This is a preliminary discussion, meaning the project is in its earliest stages of review. The work would involve research, analysis, and drafting of ordinance language and incentive programs. This early stage presents an opportunity for local businesses to engage with the city as these plans develop. Professional services related to legal research, urban planning, and potentially architectural consulting could be valuable as the city explores these initiatives. Reaching out now allows businesses to understand the city's direction before formal plans or requests for proposals are issued.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Agenda_item
a. Preliminary discussion regarding Commission's direction for HPB to
The City of Winter Park Historic Preservation Board is planning to discuss revisions to the historic preservation ordinance and the creation of new incentives. This preliminary discussion is scheduled for a work session. The board will be looking at potential changes to how historic properties are preserved and what new benefits could be offered. This early stage means that the specific details of any future projects or incentives are not yet defined. Businesses involved in legal services, consulting, and potentially those in real estate development or construction trades could be impacted as the ordinance is reviewed and revised. Engaging with the city during this planning phase offers an opportunity to understand the direction and potentially influence future outcomes before specific plans or bids are established.
- Board:
- Historic Preservation Board Work Session
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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