Agenda
May 27, 2026 Historic Preservation Board · 2026-05-27 · agenda
The City of Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board is scheduled to meet on May 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM to consider Certificates of Appropriateness. Two projects are on the agenda: exterior improvements at 751 E Fifth Avenue and a re-roof at 822 Alexander Street. Public comment will be heard for both items. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, public participation for non-agenda items, and board updates. The next meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026.
Agenda items
- 1. Accept Staff’s Findings of Fact and Approve the application, as presented;
- 1. Complementary Expression: New construction should take inspiration from and be
- 1. Construct a covered porch with open courtyard along the western façade, fronting Clayton
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 1. Constructing a covered porch with open courtyard along the western façade, fronting
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 1. Identifying, retaining, and preserving masonry features that are important in defining the
- Concrete & Masonry
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Repair & Dry Cleaning
- 1. New Additions: Synthetic materials such as fiber cement board or composites may be used
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Construction (Other)
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 1. New Wood Fencing : New wood fencing should be similar to existing historic fence
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- 1. Porch Additions: Porches should not be added to a primary façade if the building did not
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Roofing
- Construction (Other)
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 1. Reject Staff’s Findings of Fact and Approve the application, as presented, after determining
- Roofing
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 1. Removing or radically changing masonry features which are important in defining the
- 1. Secondary Entrances: Preserve and retain secondary entrances on the side or rear of
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 1. The Mount Dora Historic Design Standards state, ‘replace historic roofing materials such
- 1. The new metal roof shall be standing seam with a concealed fastener in an earthy or muted color;
- 1. The request is consistent with the Mount Dora Historic Design Standards which
- 2. Applying compatible paint coating systems following proper surface preparation.
- 2. Applying paint or other coatings such as stucco to masonry that has been historically
- Painting & Flooring
- Concrete & Masonry
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. Appropriate Materials: Plastic or vinyl fencing and chain link fencing are not appropriate
- 2. Compatible New Design: New construction and additions can utilize modern technologies
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Real Estate Development
- Design & Creative
- 2. Construct an entry pagoda;
- 2. Constructing an entry pagoda; and
- 2. Partially reject Staff’s Findings of Fact and Approve the application with conditions to
- 2. Partially reject Staff’s Findings of Fact and Approve the application with conditions to
- 2. Porch Trim, Balusters, and Related Balcony Features: Open-air porches and balconies
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. The Mount Dora Historic Design Standards state ‘When in-kind replacement of the historic
- 2. The request is consistent with the Mount Dora Historic Design Standards which state that
- 2. The windows on the western façade include the shutters and grid lines depicted in the application.
- Painting & Flooring
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 3. Accept Staff’s Findings of Fact and Deny the application based on inconsistencies between
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 3. Architectural Detailing: New designs should incorporate architectural detailing visually
- 3. Construct wood slat fencing around the proposed courtyard; and
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- 3. Constructing wood slat fencing around the proposed courtyard.
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 3. Reject Staff’s Findings of Fact and Deny the application based on inconsistencies between
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 3. Removing paint from historically painted masonry.
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Concrete & Masonry
- Engineering & Architecture
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 3. The Mount Dora Historic Design Standards state, ‘Original metal shingle roofs are scarce
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Construction (Other)
- 3. The request promotes visual compatibility with the exterior architectural of adjacent,
- 4. Dramatic Contrast: While new buildings should clearly be distinguished from historic
- 4. Place composite wood trellises on the southern façade.
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Painting & Flooring
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 4. Radically changing the type of paint or coating or its color.
- 4. Slate Shingles are not compatible with the architectural style of the building; and
- Roofing
- 5. Applying waterproof, water-repellent, or non-historic coatings such as stucco to masonry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Engineering & Architecture
- 5. Proportion of Additions : Additions should be subordinate to, and not overwhelm, the
- 5. The request does not promote visual compatibility with the exterior architectural of
- 6. Compatibility: Materials should be of a complementary type, size, texture, color and level
- 7. Traditional Materials: The continued use of traditional materials such as wood, stone,
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Design & Creative
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 8. Decks and Patios : Outdoor decks and patios should be located to the side and rear of
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- A. 110 N Clayton Street – New Garage
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- B. 115 W 3rd Avenue - Renovation
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Roofing
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- C. 351 W 10th Street - Renovation
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- D. 606 N McDonald Street - Addition
- 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
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- E. 729 E 8th Avenue – Window Replacement (Tabled)
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- N. Baker St.
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Title & Settlement Services
- Legal Services
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- N. Baker St.
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Appraisal & Inspection
- V. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
- V. Certificate of Appropriateness
- V. Certificate of Appropriateness
- VII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING DATE:
- VII. Announcement of next scheduled meeting date; June 24, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m.
- VII. Announcement of next scheduled meeting date; June 24, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m.
- a. 751 E Fifth Avenue – Exterior Improvements
- Construction (Other)
- Painting & Flooring
- Engineering & Architecture
- a. 751 E Fifth Avenue – Exterior Improvements
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- a. Historic Ordinance
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- a. Historic Roofing: Whenever possible, replace historic roofing materials such as terra cotta
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- b. 822 Alexander Street – Re-Roof
- Roofing
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- b. 822 Alexander Street – Re-Roof
- Roofing
- General Contractor
- b. Demolition by Neglect
- b. Substitute Materials: When in-kind replacement of the historic material is not feasible,
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- c. Metal Replacement: Replacement metal roofing should match the original metal roof in
- d. Metal Shingle Replacement: Original metal shingle roofs are scarce and hold significant
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- e. Metal Replacement for Asphalt Shingle: Replacement of conventional shingle roofs with
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- f. Asphalt Shingles: Asphalt shingles are a popular contemporary roofing material. In
- g. Substrate Inspection: During roof replacement, roofing substrates should be inspected
- h. Protection of Features: During roof replacement, protect adjacent historic features such
- Roofing
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- iv. Applicant Presentation
- iv. Applicant Presentation
- iv. Applicant Presentation
- iv. Applicant Presentation
- iv. Applicant Presentation
- vi. Board Discussion
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Government Authority
- vi. Board Discussion
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Painting & Flooring
- vi. Board Discussion
- vi. Board Discussion
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Government Authority
- vi. Board Discussion
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
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