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Owner Tim Brown told the board he did not realize a historic‑district permit was required for the work and that he had been fined while trying to regularize the work with building staff. He explained the original vinyl siding had significant rot and that he acted to secure the structure and obtain a permit. Brown said he had difficulty reaching reviewers online and by phone during the permitting process.

Staff recommended conditional approval, advising the board that the property had earlier nonhistoric vinyl siding and that the immediate repair did not remove intact historic fabric. Staff proposed a condition allowing replacement with reasonably appropriate cladding; they suggested options including asbestos‑looking fiber cement or old wood siding in a 5‑inch bevel in cedar or cypress. Because the neighborhood includes many stuccoed houses, several commissioners supported allowing the stucco to remain.

After deliberation the board approved retroactive work without imposing a requirement to install full wood cladding. The board directed staff to provide the owner guidance on acceptable materials and to proceed with standard staff review for final permit documentation; the board also expressed concern about the owner’s accumulating enforcement fines and encouraged staff to help expedite the permitting steps needed to close the code/enforcement matter.

Why it matters: The decision balanced preservation principles against practical considerations for an owner who performed emergency repairs; the board prioritized repair over punitive measures and clarified acceptable materials and next steps for the owner to resolve outstanding code enforcement fees.

What’s next: Staff will work with the owner to document the existing stucco and, if needed, allow a permitted cladding alternative following the HPB’s guidance, then resolve outstanding enforcement fines once the work is permitted and documented.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Historic Preservation Board Meeting | April 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Historic Preservation Board retroactively approved stucco applied by mistake to a contributing house at 9513 30th Street, opting not to require replacement with wood siding and advising reasonable mitigation for the owner’s cost burden.","taxTitle","West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",4250,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6256913,"Board denies second‑story addition for contributing house at 1185 Almeria after staff finds multiple compatibility issues",1075,5445000,6520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155092-6c0a60a664b9bc2db5973eee37a2cf42&start=5445&end=6520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155092-6c0a60a664b9bc2db5973eee37a2cf42/thumbnail_5445000.jpg","/articles/6256913/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Board-denies-secondstory-addition-for-contributing-house-at-1185-Almeria-after-staff-finds-multiple-compatibility-issues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256913-29eae22b0461f5b5ce612876bea302c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201704&Signature=F2WCllXSTJL4sva0fGSBHlkiV5SEmBDkP7w4-Hpkv3-oVdQEM6HbJXdmi9X2RZcvSGz59L~9nHkrJxiGGTJLvm7Tp9cPkRH-TmVUkITtj~GVJ2W9LoAdyo595Y3iojGh3uDjgM4tDwr2Iag5YyupiG2PSIL~zg-OC3YmJpGVreulQmtIejEGe5x3bdDtxc0NwK0A1xnpG8oxqSy1W~L~zA2Ty312DSE1S1gNgsmgKb37SPvsSeyGT8lgxExlj16BIL7Stj8Vu5cd5REBC6f78k9NLWKHuDoVJlBIUTXnXK6sDNVrQYMJKFwJUo0ApttI97vkblBUOKyIXVfhr1msxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Preservation Board denied an application to add a second floor, a cantilevered porch, new loggia and other alterations to a contributing minimal‑traditional residence at 1185 Almeria Drive after staff recommended denial under multiple Secretary of the Interior Standards and local compatibility criteria.

Architect Daniel Kahane of Smith and Moore Architects said the house would retain several existing features (including original gable elements and decorative coins) while creating a new two‑story gabled expression at the building’s eastern corner and a set‑back second story clad in painted wood siding. The design team characterized the proposal as an Anglo‑Caribbean vernacular approach that draws on local precedents and preserves certain original elements, such as porch columns and gable vents.

Staff opposed the project, concluding the proposed work would remove or obscure historic character‑defining features, introduce conjectural features drawn from other architectural styles (Monterey, Craftsman and Mid‑Century modern elements), and alter the house’s horizontal massing. The staff report cited failures to meet Standards 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 of the Secretary of the Interior Standards and additional compatibility criteria for new construction and alterations in the municipal code.

During the board’s discussion, several members said the design was skillfully executed but inconsistent with preserving the contributing structure. One board member noted that similar Monterey‑style elements exist elsewhere in the city, but a majority agreed with staff that the proposed alterations would create a false sense of historical development and would not preserve the house’s existing character. The board voted to deny the certificate of appropriateness.

Why it matters: The decision reinforces the board’s care to protect contributing properties by denying large additions that would significantly change a structure’s historic character rather than adapt more modestly.

What’s next: The applicant can revise the design for resubmittal or pursue alternatives that more closely retain the house’s existing materials, fenestration, and horizontal massing.","The Historic Preservation Board denied a proposal to add a second floor and other alterations to a contributing 1951 minimal‑traditional house at 1185 Almeria Drive, citing conflicts with multiple Secretary of the Interior Standards and local compatibility criteria.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6256918,"Board approves Park Place padel club building and grants setback variance amid neighbor concerns about noise",3556,2862000,6418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155092-6c0a60a664b9bc2db5973eee37a2cf42&start=2862&end=6418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155092-6c0a60a664b9bc2db5973eee37a2cf42/thumbnail_2862000.jpg","/articles/6256918/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Board-approves-Park-Place-padel-club-building-and-grants-setback-variance-amid-neighbor-concerns-about-noise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256918-871363e320c361f5844ad5303a00cb81/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201704&Signature=k50Qtchqkmjuv1dj49ZnIOOY16CWOEDmx5CrJAlE9mlpWCYrV8C3~-KnJ2kD2TXF-q2hZBVwvHS69Kz6T6sk~tg4jb5rfHE0eh2pRcMy0AnvsCWge2szXb6kuC1pDew2bP8R9BCDi-WlOiKvVOKf2eUZUPfqoUfkZ4e2Tn8KFM5zTET~a~V0BqGRqO8l4vg3cD3ZQ-RWJnDW1LC-qgOaCAL7Y-JspJV4kUZDOoI8K4hjQj7UOaM7iEJmLrHFn48vnefKFaJDGt-EXujf6ngbKoJMAvueQ0Jeq1MZP4~FmT~VsPC1OMjqL8qr1HRFltWYTr13JwIKpM3GPl9yCw6ehQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Preservation Board approved a proposal to construct a 3,731‑square‑foot health and fitness club with seven padel courts at 502 Park Place and also granted variances for the courts’ enclosure setbacks, conditioning the approvals on screening and landscape buffers.

Applicants revised the building design after earlier board comments, replacing modern vertical slat siding with painted horizontal clapboard, changing exterior columns to a historically influenced steel column profile, simplifying decorative metalwork, and selecting curved prefabricated light fixtures with subtle ironwork. Architect Kyle Fant said the intent was to create a modest, human‑scale building inspired by historic local railroad station details.

Staff recommended approval for both the certificate of appropriateness and the variance, subject to conditions that the siding be an appropriate wood/fiber‑cement/polyash product and that padel court enclosures be limited to the proposed locations and include a landscape hedge buffer from adjacent residential properties and the right of way. The board voted to approve the new construction with a condition on acceptable siding materials, and also approved the variance with the landscape buffer requirement.

One nearby resident, Dr. Pamela Weiner of 519 Kanuka Drive, spoke in public comment to oppose the location, saying the site’s proximity to storage lots and active rail lines, barking dogs and local traffic would make outdoor classes and evening play disruptive. She also questioned whether the developer’s letters of support reflected occupied residences. The applicants said they had conducted outreach and had letters of support from neighboring property owners, and staff directed residents with operational or noise concerns to the city’s site‑plan review process (PPRC), which reviews hours, lighting and buffering.

Why it matters: The project converts two small lots near the rail corridor into a new recreation use, invoking both design review and a variance because padel courts exceed standard fence/setback expectations. The board’s conditions emphasize screening and materials to soften the building’s appearance and address neighborhood impacts.

What’s next: Applicants will finalize construction documents and coordinate with site‑plan reviewers on operational issues (noise, lighting, circulation). Staff will review compliance with the board’s conditions during permitting.","The Historic Preservation Board approved a new 3,731 sq ft health and fitness club with seven padel courts at 502 Park Place and granted variances for court enclosures, with conditions requiring landscape buffers; a nearby resident raised concerns about noise, train activity and parking.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6256923,"Board approves alterations at 1302 Florida Avenue with conditions",1160,3426000,4586000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155092-6c0a60a664b9bc2db5973eee37a2cf42&start=3426&end=4586","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155092-6c0a60a664b9bc2db5973eee37a2cf42/thumbnail_3426000.jpg","/articles/6256923/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Board-approves-alterations-at-1302-Florida-Avenue-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256923-ace62fdbd3ab0119dbcfd17c59e96cca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201704&Signature=MoNCpr9eF8NK3eTjYL6~ayUb0HHXEsyw0fz4lqYjXB62nkgyrO2y4LPapQrlUOH5-wrWvnuFblvt8R8tXC0NnLFSgsK4wjhEJJfwxGuSbgTsUfOuErGm7DcJj-Ox8dni~6yieGhXQ5a34E1BVz6ABBFNitkjZyo4yghb8JRHWitgft40-S9B3vkI3ffEnSBUryCK71DYanFcogds-wejnbK8NURc2pvgy0KFluI3r3sixfbrYWRjr8Mx~a8VTyX2IZJib3EHNh~~1isgBmwBMmzo1Hr2Yi6FhyiGy3xxdJgUx8rBM4VFdEtevjirJT3YRSTmSqav6N5E0hpgMbE31Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board approved changes to a mid‑century Florida‑vernacular home at 1302 Florida Avenue after applicants reduced the scale of a proposed addition and adjusted roof and window details to better match the historic house.

Architects told the board they removed an oversized detached porch/garage idea and lowered ceiling heights on a proposed garage and breezeway from 11'9\" to 8'6\" so the new work would be less visually dominant. They said the design retains the original house’s character, aligns window heights, and uses tapered columns and a simplified roof treatment to reduce massing.

Staff recommended approval, finding the project meets the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and the city’s compatibility criteria, while including standard conditions for work on contributing properties. Those conditions include limiting partial demolition so it does not destroy architectural integrity, use of clear glazing except specified bathroom glazing, white aluminum window and door frames, dimensional external muntins where required, shutters sized to fully cover openings if operable, and knee walls not to exceed three feet.

Board members praised the applicants for addressing prior comments, particularly for lowering roof planes and adjusting window alignment. Some members asked the applicants to consider separating the garage from the main house in the future to reduce visual elongation; staff noted that change could be handled at the staff level if needed.

The board adopted a motion to approve the project with the staff‑recommended conditions and directed that the applicant work with staff on minor details.

Why it matters: The action preserves the neighborhood’s scale and character while allowing the owner to update for contemporary living needs; staff conditions aim to protect character‑defining features while permitting sensitive change.

What’s next: Applicant will finalize construction drawings and obtain a building permit, subject to the board’s conditions and subsequent staff review.","The Historic Preservation Board approved improvements to a Florida vernacular house at 1302 Florida Avenue, including demolition of a nonconforming addition and a lowered garage/breezeway design, subject to six conditions about windows, materials and partial demolition methods.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6256929,"Historic board continues review of second‑story dormer proposal at 808 Claremore Drive",2270,662000,2932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155092-6c0a60a664b9bc2db5973eee37a2cf42&start=662&end=2932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155092-6c0a60a664b9bc2db5973eee37a2cf42/thumbnail_662000.jpg","/articles/6256929/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Historic-board-continues-review-of-secondstory-dormer-proposal-at-808-Claremore-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256929-fc3deb17f2603d5f013bbd55860cbf1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201704&Signature=ClpamsgfY5GNiNGst8gb0Sr1t88DmLuPVv9yRUzZw~Iq-PnPALByOvpDL03J-hAd2JUCrEOKNq2fnyUt9m7WWzeqMexNW1LixeMn78y~SC4LsVYpjZtRE7jIAAGzYmTXV6OELIgCHVkaSvJPXjF3x9GWDlMQaUMpXJeyAFXPEPL0~RICzKVKJITCXmYw-oq58NgmK40UgANZpwMSFgYcIVnWvi4y4lq2Zo7k0L1H1C6Q-JQS9X-aIpvA1e6FsFA9SsU~K3WW1KerS0JUxHCba3xYqt~BvBK~3ri0WyIJf6jlZUDng9cycGXZVJiEz-fM-JOHQmALu0RLN1pCnb3LMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Homeowners Austin and Ashley continued their request to add a full second story and new dormer to their one‑story Flamingo Park house, but the West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to continue the application after members said materials and drawings were unclear.

The homeowners presented an updated design that replaces an earlier full second‑story concept with a lower‑profile dormer, an enlarged portico and a rear addition that would increase conditioned area from about 1,228 to roughly 2,934 square feet. Architect Ashley of LCA described the proposal as an effort to preserve the house’s street appearance while providing modern family space.

Board members said the applicants had responded to the board’s earlier direction but that several issues remained unresolved. Members questioned the height and placement of several new windows, the design and detailing of the front portico (including whether columns or raised outlookers should be used), and the absence of a full demolition plan showing what exterior and interior fabric would be removed or retained. Staff and applicants disagreed about a demolition note that showed the chimney removed; applicants said the chimney will remain and that earlier drawings were out of date.

The board also discussed a mature banyan tree on the site. The homeowners said removal would be expensive and not preferred; staff noted a separate tree‑alteration permit and mitigation could be required. Board members asked for clarity on what trees, if any, would be removed and whether the tree‑permit decision would return to the board.

After an executive session the board directed the applicants to revise drawings to: include a clear demolition plan (elevations and plans showing material removals and what remains), resolve fenestration proportions so new windows align with existing patterns, provide a refined portico design (the board showed a preference for the option without columns), and show material transitions that differentiate the existing house from new work. The board moved to continue the case to May 28 to allow the applicants to submit those changes.

The continuance was approved by the board. No formal approval of the project was made; the board will take final action after receiving the required revisions and the demolition plan.

Why it matters: The board’s request for clearer demolition documentation and stricter adherence to existing window proportions reflects the panel’s role in preserving neighborhood character in Flamingo Park while allowing homeowners to modernize homes for family needs.

What’s next: Applicants will return on May 28 with revised drawings showing the demolition plan, clarified window heights and sill locations, and a revised portico design that responds to staff and board comments.","Homeowners seeking a second‑story addition and dormer at 808 Claremore Drive were asked to return with clearer demolition drawings, revised window proportions and refined portico details; the board continued the case to May 28.","actionData","errors"]

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