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HPB26-0688

230 PALM AVENUE

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Proposal

The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition and renovation of an individually designated historic single-family home at 230 Palm Avenue, including first- and second-floor additions totaling approximately 2,419 square feet. The project also seeks a variance from the required 15'-0" street side setback along S. Coconut Lane to accommodate a one-story addition at 6'-1" and a second-floor addition at 13'-1". Additionally, the applicant requests a recommendation for a Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for qualifying improvements estimated at $723,615.

From the Letter of Intent

Renovations and addition to existing single-family residence including interior renovations and targeted exterior modifications. The additions are at the rear of the property and include a utility area and kitchen extension.

  • Addition of vented electrical room (approx. 113 SF)
  • Kitchen expansion (approx. 130 SF)
  • Master bedroom, walk-in closet, and bath addition/expansion (approx. 416 SF)
  • Enclose side patio currently covered by trellis to extend kitchen
  • Extend master bedroom into existing open balcony/terrace area
  • Selective window/door and terrace modifications
  • Relocation/coordination of existing AC units and pool equipment
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL W/ CONDITIONS
Approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions. Approval of the Variance from the required street side setback. Recommendation of approval of the Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1, Pre-Construction Application to the City Commission.

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✓ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Variance required for street side setback deficiency of 8'-11" along S. Coconut Lane (proposed 6'-1" vs. required 15'-0" for one-story addition)
  • Pre-existing nonconforming setback conditions of the 1938 historic structure constrain placement of additions
  • Enclosure of existing open balcony on the primary Palm Avenue elevation into master bedroom
  • Compliance with Certificate of Appropriateness criteria and Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
  • New impact windows and doors must replicate muntin patterns and proportions of existing historic openings
  • Mechanical equipment must be fully screened from public view
  • Recycling or salvage plan for partial demolition to be satisfied at time of building permit
  • Revised landscape plan required from a registered Professional Landscape Architect
Property Details
Historic District Palm Island Local Historic District
Year Built 1938
Style Mediterranean Revival / Art Deco Transitional
Zoning RS-4, Single-Family Residential
Lot Size 7,800 SF
Applicant Michael Andrew Jacobson
Existing Building
Year Built 1938
Architect Harry O. Nelson
Style Mediterranean Revival / Art Deco Transitional
Stories 2
Partial demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

09:00 AM

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