Historic and Architectural Preservation Board Meeting – September 10, 2026
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board Meeting – September 10, 2026
The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board met on September 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers. The board considered two certificate of architectural compliance (CAC) applications, each accompanied by variance or design alternative requests, and discussed proposed code changes related to facade color coverage and garage regulations. Both applications were approved, with one subject to additional submittals reviewed by the chair.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the July 9, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public spoke on any agenda item.
Discussion Items
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521 Harbor Drive S (PLAR26-00237): Applicant Sam Hardie (Beebe Design Studio) requested a CAC for a two-story addition, covered patio, kitchen extension, and pool, along with a variance to allow a front‑loading garage on a 120‑foot‑wide lot (prohibited under Section 7106 D1D for lots >50 feet) and a design alternative for single‑color wall coverage. Staff noted the existing house is a 1926 VHP structure. The board discussed the garage placement (set back 25 feet from the front facade), design details (awnings, windows, trim colors), and the need for technical review by other departments. Chair B recused himself due to a family relationship with the applicant’s firm; Vice Chair Trammell presided. A motion to approve with the requested variance and design alternative passed 5‑1 (Barrick dissenting).
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401 Nassau Street (PLAR26-00256): Applicant Jordan Allison sought a CAC for a 1,400‑square‑foot addition, new entrance, front porch, and a design alternative for single‑color coverage (Benjamin Moore Simply White). The existing 1983 home is not in the VHP style. The board received a pre‑application presentation in July and discussed roof overhang reductions, window proportions, chimney cap materials, and a future privacy wall. Staff noted missing submittal items (roof tile spec, light fixture cut sheet, door spec, window sill detail, chimney cap cut sheet, and adjustment to the kitchen window height). The board approved the application with conditions requiring those items to be submitted to and approved by the chair, with authority to refer back to the full board if unsatisfied. The vote was unanimous (7‑0).
Key Outcomes
- 521 Harbor Drive S: Approved with variance for front‑loading garage and design alternative for color coverage (5‑1).
- 401 Nassau Street: Approved with design alternative for single‑color coverage and conditions requiring additional submittals reviewed by the chair (7‑0).
- Code Change Discussion – Color Coverage: Staff presented a second draft revising Section 710.4 to distinguish between residential and non‑residential properties. The board leaned toward allowing up to 100% of wall surfaces in one approved color for residential, with trim and accent colors to be contrasting and complementary; for non‑residential, up to 80% primary and 20% secondary. The draft will be refined and brought back for formal consideration.
- Garage Code Discussion: The board identified ambiguity in garage regulations (Section 710.6) and agreed to have staff develop language clarifying definitions (e.g., “rear‑located garage”) and possibly revising the prohibition on front‑loading garages on lots >50 feet. A draft will be presented at a future meeting.
- Historic Resources Update: Historical Resources Manager Harry Klinghammer announced an archives open house on October 3, 2026, and provided an update on state grants for historic surveys. The Edgewood/Seaboard grant is closing; a new grant for surveying Gulf Shores and Golden Beach is pending signature.
Meeting Transcript
All right, thank you. Go ahead and open open call to order. The uh September 10th, 1926 Historic and Architectural Preservation Board meeting. Um can we have a roll call attendance? Yes, Chair B. Here. Ms. Trammell, President, Ms. Moore? Here. Mr. Stecketty. Mr. Watkins. Mr. Green. Here. And Mr. Barrick. Here. All right. Full house today. All right. The first order of business is uh approval of the minutes. We have before you the minutes of July 9th. Are there any corrections or additions, adjustments to that? If not, we'll entertain a motion. I move to approve the minutes as presented. All right, Ms. Trammell approved uh second and Helen seconds. All in favor. Aye. Opposed? All right. Hearing none of those pass. And go ahead and move on to any general audience participation. Is there any no, we do not. Okay, thank you. All right. We'll go ahead and move on to PLAR 26-00237. That's 521 Harbor Drive South. Our staff member is Nicole Tremble and owner applicant is Christopher and Mary Glading. Um go ahead and open the public hearing at this time and confirm that speaker cards have been. If anyone's who would like to speak has filled out a speaker card. And I believe we have uh this has been properly noticed to certify that the public hearing for this petition was properly advertised on August 22nd, 2026 as required by the City of Venice land development code. Proof of public publication is on file in the planning and zoning department office. Good morning, members. Uh first and foremost. Uh does any member here have any conflict of interest? No.
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