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The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board convened on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Ocala City Hall Council Chambers. The board reviewed four Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for properties within the Ocala Historic District, all of which were approved with varying conditions. No public comments were received, and staff provided updates on guideline reviews and upcoming board training.
COA 26-0044 (733 E. Fort King Street – Edward Holder House): Applicant Robert Hayes/BFJ LLC requested replacement of 56 existing wood windows with Norandex PerfeXion Platinum vinyl replacement windows (double-hung, casement, and fixed picture units) installed as retrofit within existing openings. Staff recommended approval with conditions: existing wood frames/sills remain; structural bucking replaced only where deteriorated; existing single-hung windows replaced with single-hung units; alternative manufacturer requires additional review. A key discussion centered on four windows featuring a diamond-shaped grid pattern, which staff noted was likely a later addition. The board requested that those four windows replicate the diamond pattern (simulated divided lights) to maintain visual compatibility. Motion approved unanimously with condition to replicate diamond pattern.
COA 26-0060 (906 E. Fort King Street – William J. Marshall House): Applicants Stacy and John Harris sought to install a custom-made steel handrail with matte black powder finish along the front porch stairs, required after code-mandated stair replacement. Staff found the handrail visually compatible and limited in scale. No public comment. Motion approved unanimously.
COA 26-0062 (723 E. Fort King Street – E.H. Cox House): Applicant Denise Deluna requested installation of 98 linear feet of 4-foot-high aluminum fencing with spear-top pickets in the front yard. Staff noted the fence matches existing adjacent fencing and complies with height limits. Applicant confirmed the design (rectangular with sphere) matches fences nearby (e.g., Discovery Center). Motion approved unanimously.
COA 26-0064 (514 SE 8th Street – Mrs. Henry Sistrunk House): Applicants Roger and Louisa Ogilvie (returning after a previous vinyl fence rejection) requested replacement of dilapidated fencing with 6-foot wood stockade privacy fencing in rear and side yards and 4-foot wood picket fencing along the side yard adjacent to a school parking lot. Staff found the proposal compatible with the district’s residential character and consistent with height regulations. Board clarified that the picket fence location was along the side (not front) and would be 4 feet high. Motion approved unanimously.
It is. All right. Sorry. Give my script out. Don't lose your wallet. Remember that? I don't know. We had some way that wing it. All right. Good afternoon. This is a meeting of the Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board. The board uses the guidelines set forth by the Department of Interior and also the City of Ocala building code to make the decisions regarding modifications or changes to property. Thank you. Here. Ms. Kosan is absent. Mr. Damante? Here. Ms. Masters. Here. Mr. Hughley? Mr. McCullough? Here. We have a quorum. All right. Thank you. All right. And was the board meeting made public? The public notice for the Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board was posted on September 16th, 2026. All right, thank you. And um has everyone had an opportunity to uh review the minutes? Yes. I make a motion we accept the minutes as published. Okay. Second. All right. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? All right. Motion carries.