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City of Lakeland HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

City Hall, First Floor Building Inspection Conference Room

AGENDA

March 23, 2017 7:30 A.M.

I. Call to order, determination of a quorum, and roll call.

II. Review and approval of the February 23, 2017 Historic Preservation Board meeting minutes.

III. Old Business: NONE.

IV. New Business:

A. Presentation on Proposed Pedestrian Railroad Crossing on Kentucky Avenue.

V. Adjournment for Design Review Committee.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, or those requiring language assistance (free of charge) should contact the City of Lakeland ADA Coordinator, David Uria, P.E., no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the proceeding, at (863) 834- 8447, Email: [email protected]. If hearing impaired, please contact the TDD numbers: Local – (863) 834-8333 or 1- 800-955-8771 (TDD-Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) or the Florida Relay Service Number 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance.

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City of Lakeland Historic Preservation Board

Minutes of the February 23, 2017 Meeting Building Inspection Conference Room

(Please note: These meeting minutes comply with FS 286.011 and are not intended to be a verbatim transcript.)

MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT George Ross, Chairman Derek Hartman, Vice Chairman Emily Foster, Historic Preservation Planner Tim Calhoon Brian Waller Matthew Lyons, Principal Planner Kyle Clyne Lynn Dennis Dan Fowler Ursula Radabaugh GUESTS Linda Trumble Barry Friedman John Wendel

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

Chairman George Ross called the February 23, 2017 meeting of the Historic Preservation Board (“Board”) to order at 7:32 a.m. The roll call was performed. A quorum was reached, as eight Board members were present.

II. Review and Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes

Mr. John Wendel motioned to approve the January 26, 2017 meeting minutes. Mr. Tim Calhoon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

III. Old Business: NONE

IV. New Business: A. Annual Review Meeting/Retreat Date. The date of the annual review meeting/retreat was set

for Thursday, May 25th, to follow the regular HPB and DRC meeting that morning.

B. Effect of adopted Garden District SPI Ordinance Amendment. Mr. Matthew Lyons and Ms. Emily Foster explained to the Board the recent amendments to the Garden District SPI ordinance, which removed the special building type and certain development regulations. They also explained the recent Commission amendment that removed design review for new construction in the Garden District from the Design Review Committee.

V. Adjournment. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 a.m. Chairman, Historic Preservation Board Historic Preservation Planner

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City of Lakeland DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE

City Hall, First Floor, Building Inspection Conference Room

AGENDA

March 23, 2017 Immediately following the Historic Preservation Board Meeting

I. Call to order, determination of a quorum, and roll call.

II. Review and approval of the February 23, 2017 Design Review Committee meeting minutes.

III. Review of Certificates of Review administratively approved since February 23, 2017.

IV. Consideration of Certificate of Review Applications:

A. HPB17-033 – 618 & 620 McRorie Street – Mr. Garvie Hall requests approval to

undertake a major rehabilitation of the duplex residence at this address.

B. HPB17-036 – 1043 Lexington Street – Ms. Melissa Ford and Ms. Shelly Mock request approval to build a new detached garage at this address.

C. HPB17-039 – 809 Cumberland Street – Ms. Monika Bara requests approval to

demolish the existing rear addition on the house at this address and build a new, slightly larger rear addition in its place.

V. Other Business: None.

VI. Adjournment.

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City of Lakeland Design Review Committee (“DRC”)

Minutes of the February 23, 2017 Meeting Building Inspections Conference Room

(Please note: These meeting minutes comply with FS 286.011 and are not intended to be a verbatim transcript.)

DRC MEMBERS PRESENT DRC MEMBERS ABSENT HPB MEMBERS PRESENT George Ross, Acting Chairman Derek Hartman, Chairman Lynn Dennis Tim Calhoon Brian Waller Dan Fowler Kyle Clyne Ursula Radabaugh Linda Trumble John Wendel STAFF PRESENT Emily Foster, Historic Preservation Planner Matthew Lyons, Principal Planner Jim Studiale, Community Development Director

I. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman George Ross at 7:32 a.m. The Committee roll call

was performed and a quorum was present.

II. The Committee reviewed the January 26, 2017 meeting minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Kyle Clyne and seconded by Mr. Tim Calhoon. The motion passed unanimously.

III. Certificates of Review administratively approved since December 15, 2016 were reviewed. There were

17 cases administratively approved by staff. Ms. Linda Trumble asked about the exterior muntins for the replacement windows on the side of the garage/house at 1931 Cherokee Trail, which Ms. Foster replied she would follow-up on for the final inspection. There were no questions about the remainder of these cases from the Committee.

IV. Consideration of Certificate of Review Applications:

A. HPB17-003 – 527 W. Park Street – Mr. Rich Roy and Ms. Emily Roberts request

approval to build a new house at this address. Acting Chairman Ross introduced the request. Ms. Foster presented the staff report, stating that The subject property is a vacant platted lot in the Dixieland Historic District, and has alley access to the rear. The lot size is 50’ wide and 130’ deep, measuring 0.15 acres. Ms. Foster stated that the proposed new construction is a one-story single-family house with 1,116 total square feet. The house features a Bungalow aesthetic with a double front-gabled roof on the front elevation, a front porch with tapered columns on square bases, cornerboards, and decorative corbels in the gables. The rear elevation features a double hipped roofline and an attached 1-car garage, as well as an uncovered patio area. Materials proposed for the new house will include a concrete stem wall with a faux brick pier and sand-finished stucco foundation; fiber-cement lap and shingle siding; fiber-cement trim and casing; vinyl single-hung sash windows in a 1/1 lite configuration; a Craftsman style fiberglass or wood front door and a 6-panel fiberglass rear door; and architectural roofing shingles. The front porch will


have a concrete floor and steps, wood or fiber-cement railings, and wood, fiber-cement or composite columns with bases finished in sand-texture stucco or faux brick. The submitted site plan for the new house shows orientation of the front facade towards Park Street, with a walkway connecting the house to the existing sidewalk. A single-car-width, concrete ribbon driveway is proposed at the rear of the property with vehicular access from the alley to the attached garage. The house maintains setbacks consistent with the Land Development Code’s Urban Form Standards, including a 20’ front setback, 7’ west side setback, 14’ east side setback, and a 39’ rear setback. The house was positioned in order to retain a mature tree that exists at the front of the property. Ms. Foster stated that staff has worked closely with the Applicants over the past several weeks to refine this proposal in order to meet standards for compatible infill in the Dixieland Historic District. In analyzing the request, she looked at the 500 block of West Park Street for context, which features modest single-family houses, many of which are variations of the Bungalow style. Ms. Foster showed photos of the properties surrounding the subject property. Staff found that the design of the proposed new house features a neo-traditional style resembling a Craftsman Bungalow. Details such as the 6/12 pitch roof, double-gable front roof, shingle siding, corbels, and frieze boards in the gables, tapered columns, and the faux brick piers are consistent with the Bungalow style, as well as the Design Guidelines. The proposed building’s form and scale of building elements are also consistent with contributing buildings in the Dixieland neighborhood. Additionally, the proposed materials are consistent with the Design Guidelines, and the scale and style of the building’s fenestration and casing is consistent with that of nearby historic residential buildings. The applicant has confirmed that the windows will be recessed a minimum of 2” to provide an adequate recess and shadow-line. The tapered front porch columns are simple and appropriate in style, but the elevation drawings showing this feature should be revised to show a slight extension of the columns’ capitals beyond the header beam for an appropriate porch entablature alignment. Additionally, while the building’s corner boards are appropriate features for a Bungalow house, no width measurement was provided; the corner boards need to be at least 4” wide. A raised foundation height at 22” and the 8’ porch depth is consistent with the Design Guidelines, as well as with the LDC’s Urban Form Standards. An exterior paint color palette was not provided at the time of application submittal, but will be necessary for historical approval of the building permit. Finally, placement of the proposed house on the lot is consistent with the Design Guidelines in terms of orientation and setbacks. While detached garages are preferred, the attached single-car garage as proposed is acceptable and is located appropriately to the rear of the house. As the request meets the Design Guidelines for new construction, staff recommended final approval of the request with the following conditions, to be reviewed and approved at staff level prior to permitting: 1) The detail drawing for the front porch column and entablature must be revised to show correct alignment on the elevation drawing; 2) Corner boards must be a minimum width of 4”; 3) Mullions on paired windows must be a minimum width of 4”; and 4) The exterior paint color palette needs to be submitted. Mr. Roy Rich, Ms. Emily Roberts, and Mr. Jared Weggeland were present in support of the request, but did not have anything further to add about the project. Mr. Rich shared that his childhood home was in the 300 block of W. Park Street, and that he and Ms. Roberts were excited to live in Dixieland. Concerning the project, Mr. Matthew Lyons commented that the columns bases should be faced with brick in order to be consistent with the faux brick foundation piers. Mrs. Ursula Radabaugh


commented that three minor changes be made to the design: that the porch railings be wood; that the rear door be a two-panel or quarter-panel door, not a 6-panel; and that the garage door be a more traditional or Craftsman design. MOTION: Approval of the request with conditions, as recommended by staff and added by the Committee, to be reviewed and approved at staff level prior to permitting (G. Ross/ T. Calhoon, 4-0):

1. The detail drawing for the front porch column and entablature must be revised to show correct alignment on the elevation drawing; 2. Corner boards must be a minimum width of 4”; 3. Mullions on paired windows must be a minimum width of 4”; 4. The exterior paint color palette needs to be submitted; 5. Column bases should be faced with brick or brick veneer to match foundation faux piers; 6. Wood handrail/balustrade should be used on front porch instead of metal; 7. A two-panel or quarter-panel rear door should be used at the rear entry instead of the 6-panel door shown; and 8. A more traditionally designed garage door should be used instead of the 16-panel door shown. B. HPB17-019 – 309 Ariana Street – Ms. Jamie Grauer requests approval to build a new house

at this address.

Acting Chairman Ross introduced the request. Ms. Foster presented the staff report, stating that The subject property is a vacant platted lot in the Dixieland Historic District, which has alley access to the rear. The lot size is 50’ wide and 125.24’ deep, measuring 0.14 acres. The proposed new construction consists of a one-story single-family house with approximately 1,595 square feet under the roof. The design of the proposed house features a Bungalow aesthetic, which is expressed by its cross-gable massing, a double front-gabled roof with a hipped-roof front porch, exposed rafter tails, square columns, cornerboards, and rectangular gable vents. Ms. Foster showed the Committee elevation drawings of the rear elevation, which featured an integrated screened porch, and the two sides of the proposed house. Materials proposed for the new house will include a concrete stem wall foundation with a faux brick pier and painted block sections; Hardie Board lap and shingle siding and Hardie trim and casing; Wood fascia; Aluminum single-hung sash windows in a 1/1 lite configuration; a steel front door with either full or half-lite glazing, a steel 6-panel rear door; architectural roofing shingles; and painted aluminum gable vents. The porch will have a concrete floor and steps with painted metal railings and wood or Hardie columns. Ms. Foster stated that he submitted site plan for the new house shows orientation of the front facade towards Ariana Street; however, the site plan does not indicate a parking area for vehicles or a pedestrian walkway to the sidewalk along Ariana Street. The setbacks as shown on the submitted site plan include a 28’ front setback, 10’ west side setback, 11.33’ east side setback, and a 45.83’ rear setback. Staff worked with the Applicant to refine this proposal in order to meet the minimum design standards for compatible infill in the Dixieland Historic District. Within the neighborhood context, the 300 block of Ariana Street consists of several modest single-family houses, which are primarily variations of the Bungalow type. Ms. Foster showed photos of the properties surrounding the subject property to the Committee.


Staff found that the design of the proposed new house features a neo-traditional style resembling a Frame Vernacular Bungalow. Details such as the 5/12 pitch roof, double-front gables, shingle siding, exposed rafter tails, cornerboards, and simple porch columns and railings are consistent with the Frame Vernacular architectural style, as well as with the Design Guidelines. The form and massing of the proposed house, as well as the scale of building elements are also consistent with the Design Guidelines and contributing buildings in the Dixieland neighborhood. Additionally, the proposed materials as submitted are consistent with the Design Guidelines. The scale and style of the building’s fenestration is compatible with that of nearby residential buildings, and the Applicant has confirmed that the windows will be recessed a minimum of 2” to provide an adequate recess and shadow-line. Ms. Foster commented that casing and trim detail as shown on the elevation drawings was appropriate, but further detail will be needed on the windows, porch columns, and gables, including: 1) differentiation on the elevation drawings between the window casing, window frame and glazing, and mullion, where applicable; 2) while the porch columns are simply designed, a slight square base and capital should be added to finish these elements; and 3) frieze boards approximately 8” wide, or slightly wider than the width of the lap siding, should be used to frame the gables and separate siding materials. Placement of the proposed house on the subject property is consistent with the Design Guidelines in terms of orientation and setbacks, generally; a slight revision of the front yard setback is needed in order to meet the maximum front yard setback of 25 feet. Although not required for Design Review, the site plan should also be revised to show a driveway and/or parking area to the rear of the lot with vehicular access to the alley. Also, a pedestrian walkway connecting the front porch with the existing sidewalk along Ariana Street was suggested. The proposed house features a raised foundation height at 21” and an 8’ porch depth, which is consistent with the Design Guidelines, as well as with the LDC’s Urban Form Standards. Staff suggests that the Applicant install 90-degree lattice in the painted recesses of the raised foundation for a traditional appearance. An exterior paint color palette was not provided at the time of application submittal, and will be necessary for historical approval of the building permit. As the request meets the intent of the Design Guidelines for new construction, staff recommended final approval of the request with the following conditions, to be reviewed and approved at staff level prior to permitting: 1) Casing and trim detail as shown on the elevation drawings is appropriate, but further detail is needed on the windows, porch columns, and gables, including: a) differentiation is needed on the elevation drawings between the window casing, window frame and glazing, and mullion, where applicable; b) while the porch columns are simply designed, a slight square base and capital should be added to finish these elements; c) frieze boards approximately 8” wide, or slightly wider than the width of the lap siding, should be used to frame the gables and separate siding materials; 2) Submittal of a revised site plan that includes a front setback of no more than 25 feet and shows vehicular parking and access from the alley. A pedestrian walkway connecting the front porch to the Ariana Street sidewalk is not required, but is suggested; and 3) Submittal of the exterior paint color palette for review. Representing Ms. Jamie Grauer, Mr. Sean VanWettering was present in support of the request, but had nothing further to add to the presentation. There was no discussion from the Committee. MOTION: Approval of the request with the following conditions, per staff recommendation to be reviewed and approved at staff level prior to permitting (K. Clyne/ Tim Calhoon, 4-0):

1. Casing and trim detail as shown on the elevation drawings is appropriate, but further detail is needed on the windows, porch columns, and gables, including: 1) differentiation on the


elevation drawings between the window casing, window frame and glazing, and mullion, where applicable; 2) a slight square base and capital should be added to the porch columns; and 3) frieze boards approximately 8” wide, or slightly wider than the width of the lap siding, should be used to frame the gables and separate siding materials. 2. Submittal of a revised site plan that includes a front setback of no more than 25 feet and shows vehicular parking and access from the alley. A pedestrian walkway connecting the front porch to the Ariana Street sidewalk is not required, but is suggested. 3. Submittal of the exterior paint color palette for review.

C. HPB17-024 – 1037 Dixieland Mall Lane – Ms. Michiyo Crane requests approval to build a

new deck and pavilion onto the existing building at this address.

Acting Chairman Ross introduced the request. Ms. Foster presented the staff report, stating that the subject property consists of 1.5 acres, the majority of which is used for parking. A 1973 frame vernacular building is also located on the subject property; this building is noncontributing to the Dixieland Historic District and was previously used for Fat Maggie’s restaurant for several years. The site also contains an outdoor patio area with picnic tables to the north side of the building, as well as a fenced area to the west side of the building that encloses a storage shed. In 2016, a 450 SF aluminum canopy structure with wooden cladding was approved for this site by the DRC, but was not installed. Ms. Foster stated that a new restaurant is proposed to open at this location, and in order to support a larger dining area, the Applicants have requested to build a 1,732 SF deck with an integrated 320 SF covered pavilion. The deck is proposed to be attached to the north side of the subject building, and will have an elevated floor height to match the floor height of the subject building. The deck will consist of a textured aluminum structure with a matte silver finish. The deck’s knee wall and perimeter railing will be clad and capped with v-groove cedar, which will extend to the ground to provide a solid appearance. Wrought iron lantern posts/hooks will line the perimeter of the railing, and planters will be incorporated into the floor plan of the deck. Integrated into the deck, the pavilion will be an aluminum structure cladded in v-groove cedar with exposed cedar beams, rafters, and roof decking; 5V crimp metal roofing will be used on the pavilion’s hipped roof and open-air gabled cupola above. A marked-up photo was shown depicting the approximate location and outline of the new deck at the rear of the existing building, as well as the approximate height of the pavilion, which is 22 feet, 8.5 inches to the peak of the cupola. In order to accommodate the new deck and pavilion, the existing wooden landing and stair on the north side of the subject building will be removed. In evaluating this request, staff found it to be consistent with the Secretary’s Standards, as the subject building is a noncontributing structure and the addition of a deck and pavilion will not adversely affect nearby historic buildings or the integrity of the Dixieland Historic District. While the aluminum deck structure would not normally be considered a compatible material in residential historic districts, the area immediately surrounding the subject building is commercial, which affords a broader use of materials. Additionally, when cladded with cedar and 5V crimp roofing, as proposed by the Applicants, this structure will be compatible with the eclectic aesthetics of the subject building and adjacent buildings. This structure is much larger in square footage than the previously approved canopy, but given the deck’s low knee wall and open air configuration, as well as the integrated footprint of the open pavilion, staff found that the structure’s massing will not overwhelm the subject building or adjacent buildings. Regarding zoning concerns, the deck addition will need to be setback a minimum of 5 feet from the property lines. A parking plan was provided by the Applicants showing that the


number of parking spaces available after the construction of the deck well exceeds that required by the subject property’s business. Staff recommended approval of the request as submitted. Representing Ms. Michiyo Crane, Mr. Shane McCawley was present in support of the request, and had nothing further to add about the project. There was no discussion from the Committee.

MOTION: Approval for the addition of a deck with integrated pavilion as requested and submitted by the applicant (K. Clyne, L. Trumble, 4-0)

V. Other Business: None.

VI. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:18 a.m.

Chairman, Design Review Committee Historic Preservation Planner

Certificates of Review Administratively Approved Since February 23, 2017


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1. 1108 E. Palmetto Street (Noncontributing Building) – Installation of 170' of 6' tall white vinyl fencing around perimeter of rear yard only; will not be highly visible to street due to its location on subject property. (HPB17-027)

2. 957 S. Tennessee Avenue (Contributing Building) - Installation of two sections of 6' tall wood privacy fence at rear and north side yards. (HPB17-028)

3. 709 W. Hancock Street (Noncontributing Building) - Installation of 96' of 6' tall board on board privacy fence, along western side boundary of the subject property. Fence will be setback from the alley by 5', and will not extend past the front façade of the house on the subject property. (HPB17-029)

4. 809 Cumberland Street (Contributing Building) - Front porch restoration to include removal of screen enclosure and framing. Any necessary repairs or replacement in materials will be done using in-kind materials. Restoration to also include rebuilding of porch steps at the side of the porch, under porte cochere. (HPB17-030)

5. 514 McRorie Street (Contributing Building) - Demolition of existing, noncontributing concrete block and wood frame shed in the rear yard of subject property; shed is already partially deconstructed. (HPB17-031)

6. 1118 E. Palmetto Street (Noncontributing Building) - Replacement of three 12-lite casement windows on the front façade with 6/6 vinyl double-hung windows (AMI Series 0501). Because this house is a noncontributing property and the original windows are not able to be repaired, double-hung windows with the same divided lite appearance as the original casement windows were permitted to be approved with the conditions that the new windows must have exterior, dimensional muntins and be recessed slightly, not flush mounted. (HPB17-032)

7. 1805 Comanche Trail (Contributing Building) - Replacement of existing painted T&G front porch flooring/decking with Ipe wood 1" X 6" decking with a T&G appearance. Ipe wood will be laid in the same direction of existing flooring and will be stained. A perimeter band of Ipe wood will be installed on edge of porch. (HPB17-034)

8. 310 E. Belmar Street (Contributing Building) - Replacement of existing 152' of 6' tall wood stockade fence on property with 152' of new 6' tall wood stockade fence. (HPB17-035)

9. 108 S. Tennessee Avenue (Noncontributing Building) – Installation of a 10.54 SF sign of Lakeland Loft logo printed on fabric awning; located over 108 S. Tennessee Avenue entrance. (HPB17-037)

10. 1024 Josephine Street (Contributing Building) – Addition of an additional two feet of concrete on the west side of the existing concrete single-width driveway. Extension of walkway to front porch with concrete where walkway is missing and filling in a flower bed on the west side of house with concrete. (HPB17-038)

Certificates of Review Administratively Approved Since February 23, 2017


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11. 1111 S. Tennessee Avenue (Contributing Building) - Repairs and maintenance to include: 1. Repair existing planters at front steps with matching trim and cement board; 2. Replace plywood access door to crawlspace with in-kind PT wood; 3. Replace wood lattice under front porch with PVC lattice; and 4. Apply wood filler (Wood Epox) to rafter tail ends where non-structural damage/rot has occurred; fill knot holes as needed. (HPB17-040)

12. 120 W. Belmar Street (Vacant) - Installation of an 8' tall board-on-board wooden fence along western boundary of subject property, with a 20' front yard setback and a 3' rear setback from alley, per administrative modification to CUP16-003. (HPB17-041)

13. 819 E. Lemon Street (Noncontributing Building) - Installation of a 12'-8" X 14' dumpster enclosure to be constructed of CMU with stucco finish to match building on subject property. Installation of a 10' X 14' concrete driveway pad at entrance of dumpster enclosure. (HPB17-042)

14. 305 Ariana Street (Noncontributing Building) - Installation of a 6' tall wood board-on-board fence, 183' in length, around the perimeter of the rear yard of the subject property. (HPB17-043)

15. 813 Vistabula Street (Contributing Building) - Installation of a 10' X 12' (120 SF) shed in rear yard. Shed will be a gable-roofed structure, with asphalt shingle roofing to match house, and will be clad in 4" exposure lap siding painted to match house. (HPB17-044)

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE

STAFF REPORT March 23, 2017

Project # HPB17-033 Owner/Applicant Mr. Garvie Hall

Design Professional Mr. Sam Sheets, Architect Address; Historic Name 618 & 620 McRorie Street; N/A

Requested Action Major Rehabilitation Historic District; FMSF# South Lake Morton; N/A

Future Land Use; Zoning; Context District

Residential Medium; RA-4; Urban Neighborhood

Existing Use Residential (Duplex) Adjacent Properties Residential Previous Approvals 3/14/16 – Roof repairs (HPB16-053).

REQUEST

Mr. Garvie Hall requests approval for the major rehabilitation of the duplex on the subject property. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The subject property contains a circa 1949 masonry duplex and is a noncontributing building in the South Lake Morton Historic District. The house features a hipped roof, scored concrete walls, a 24” raised foundation with pierced block vents, and a mixture of metal casement, awning, and single-hung sash windows. A shallow, shed-roofed front porch with simple wooden columns and handrails is centered on the front façade of the duplex. A single-width carport is located at the rear of the eastern unit. The subject property is a corner lot at McRorie Street and Mississippi Avenue, which measures 100’ by 72.5’ (0.17 acres).

The request proposes to improve the curb appeal of this building by enlarging the front porch and giving this feature a gable-front appearance. The porch will feature a triangular gable vent, paired square columns, and simple masonry steps with a metal handrail. Additionally, new Hardie board lap siding with a 6” reveal is proposed as new cladding for the entire duplex, and a standing seam aluminum roof is proposed to be installed. New double-hung sash windows in a one-over-one lite configuration are proposed. The existing brick chimneys will be removed. A double-width carport will be added to the rear of each unit, and will be integrated into the new roof. The Applicant also intends to completely renovate and update the interior of this duplex. Materials for this rehabilitation are as follows:

Scope Material Porch Foundation Concrete stem wall to match elevation of existing raised foundation. Brick porch floor. Exterior Cladding Hardie board with a 6” reveal. Windows Vinyl clad wood frame windows, double-hung sash, 1/1 lite (no muntins) Doors TBD Roof Aluminum standing seam Eave/Soffit Hardie board/soffit


Earlier this month, the Applicant was granted a variance by the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals for the front yard setback (allowing for a 14’ 9” setback instead of the required 15’) and interior side setback (allowing for a 3’ setback instead of the required 5’). APPLICABLE GUIDELINES:

The Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the City of Lakeland’s Design Guidelines: A Guide to the Exterior Design of Buildings in the Dixieland, Beacon Hill, East Lake Morton, South Lake Morton, Lake Hunter Terrace, and Biltmore/Cumberland Historic Districts are the basis for review per the City of Lakeland Land Development Code, Article 11: Historic Preservation Standards.

The following Standards apply to this project:

Standard #9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new works will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale, and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment.

Standard #10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.

The following Design Guidelines apply to this project: Chapter 4: Design Principles and Elements for Alterations to Noncontributing Buildings.

• A new design should relate to the fundamental characteristics of the district while also conveying the stylistic trends of today. It may do so by drawing upon basic ways of building that define the character of an individual historic district. Such features upon which to draw include the way in which a building is located on its site, the manner in which it relates to the street and its basic mass, form and materials. When these design variables are arranged in a fashion similar to those traditionally seen in the area, visual compatibility results.

• Proportion – the scale and massing of the building, including its fenestration, roof height and shape, and elevation should be compatible with surrounding contributing buildings.

• Building Form – the front façade of buildings should be closely aligned with other buildings on the block to maintain a uniform setback; consistent spacing of buildings maintains rhythm of historic neighborhood development pattern; the height-to-width ratio of street facing façade should be compatible with adjacent buildings.

• Materials should respect adjacent historic buildings. • Details and ornamentation should reflect those of surrounding buildings. • Window material, style, size, and trim should be consistent with historic windows and include

dimensional mullions and exterior muntins, if applicable. • Doors should be of an appropriate design reflective of the architectural style of the building. • Roof design and details should reflect those of surrounding buildings.

ANALYSIS:

In evaluating the request against the Standards, the proposed rehabilitation work will not disturb the spatial relationship of the house in context with the surrounding neighborhood. New materials will be used that are compatible with the materials of nearby contributing buildings.

The alterations to this noncontributing duplex will result in a building that has a Bungalow appearance, with a prominent gable-front porch, lap siding, and metal roofing; these are features commonly seen in historic Bungalows throughout Lakeland’s Historic Districts. While the massing of the front porch will increase, the


overall result will not overwhelm the lot, and is in keeping with the horizontal emphasis of the duplex, as well as the scale and form of buildings along McRorie Street and Mississippi Avenue. The new porch also meets the depth requirements of the Urban Neighborhood context district for entrance features. Per the Design Guidelines regarding building details and ornamentation, staff suggests using a simple square porch column instead of the paneled, lap-sided columns shown in the elevation drawings. Additionally, per the Board’s Metal Roof Policy, true standing seam or 5V crimp metal roofing is permitted; true standing seam roofing is an appropriate roofing type for the proposed design. The hipped roof profile and overhang will remain, which reflects the Bungalow aesthetic. Hardie lap siding, trim, and soffits are compatible materials within the Historic District. The windows proposed by the Applicant are consistent with the Design Guidelines, despite being a different window type from the original casements; as several of the building’s casement windows have already been replaced, this is an acceptable treatment. Finally, staff suggests that front doors with glazing be used instead of a Colonial style 6-panel door as shown in the submitted rendering. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

As the request meets the intent of the Standards and Design Guidelines and will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, staff recommends Final Approval of the request with the following conditions: 1) that a true standing seam metal roof is used instead of a ribbed panel roof; 2) that simple square columns are used instead of paneled columns covered in lap siding; 3) that all windows are recessed at least two inches for adequate reveal and shadow line; and 4) that front doors with glazing be used instead of a Colonial style 6-panel door.

Report prepared by: Emily Foster, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation Liaison to the Historic Preservation Board

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Project # HPB17-036 Owner/Applicant Ms. Melissa Ford and Ms. Shelly Mock

Address; Historic Name 1043 Lexington Street; “John M. Taylor House” Design Professional Mr. Tony Pagan, Platinum Design Group

Requested Action Approval for a Detached Garage Historic District; FMSF# Biltmore-Cumberland; #158, PO6693

Zoning; Future Land Use; Context District

RA-4; Residential Medium; Urban Neighborhood

Existing Use Residential Adjacent Properties Residential Previous Approvals N/A

REQUEST

The Applicants are requesting final approval of a new detached garage on the subject property. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The principal building on the subject property is a Bungalow house, built 1937, which is a contributing building in the Biltmore-Cumberland Historic District. The home features a front gabled roof with a hipped-roof, full width front porch and gabled dormer. Also featured on this home is aluminum lap siding, tapered columns on brick bases, and double-hung sash, 9-over-1 lite, Prairie style windows. The subject property is a corner parcel consisting of two platted lots of record, which measures approximately 101’ by 134’ (0.32 acres). There is no alley behind the subject property.

The Applicants propose to build a 660 SF (22’ X 30’) detached garage with a side porch feature. The garage will be a gable-roofed structure with frame vernacular features including lap siding, cornerboards, triangular gable vents, tapered columns on a paneled, wooden base, and three single-car garage doors in a traditional style. The Applicants chose not to include windows in the design of the garage for security reasons. The garage will be painted to match the house. Materials for the garage include:

Scope Material Foundation Concrete slab at-grade Exterior Cladding Fiber-cement lap siding Cornerboards/Trim Wood Garage Doors Steel. 2 doors will be in a traditional 12-panel style; the north elevation door will have

an 8-panel pattern with upper divided-lite windows (10-lite). Roof Asphalt shingles Fascia and Soffit Wood fascia; vinyl soffit Columns & Base Wood

The Applicant proposes rear and side yard setbacks that comply with the Land Development Code for accessory structures. While a driveway is not proposed at this time, the Applicants anticipate constructing a new driveway from Jefferson Avenue to the east elevation of the garage.

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APPLICABLE GUIDELINES:

The Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the City of Lakeland’s Design Guidelines: A Guide to the Exterior Design of Buildings in the Dixieland, Beacon Hill, East Lake Morton, South Lake Morton, Lake Hunter Terrace, and Biltmore/Cumberland Historic Districts are the basis for review per Article 11 of the City of Lakeland Land Development Code.




The following Design Guidelines apply to this project:

Secondary Buildings (page 4-8) • New buildings designed for districts with existing secondary buildings should consider the contributions

they make to the character of the site and street as well as respect their location, size, and materials.

Garages and Carports (Page 5-23) • Should be detached and placed behind the main façade. • Rear or side alley access entry preferred for garages. • Driveways should be simple.

ANALYSIS:

The proposed garage is consistent with both the Standards and Design Guidelines in terms of placement and materials, and will not disrupt the spatial relationships that characterize the property or Historic District. The design of the garage is also consistent with the Design Guidelines in terms of its simple detailing and scale, and compatible with the house on the subject property. While the garage does not have windows other than those in the north elevation garage door, this feature is not a requirement on accessory structures like garages and sheds, which function primarily as utilitarian storage structures and not dwellings. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: As the request is consistent with the Standards and Design Guidelines, staff recommends approval for the request as submitted. Report prepared by: Emily M. Foster, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation

Liaison to the Historic Preservation Board

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Project # HPB17-039 Owner/Applicant Ms. Monika Bara and Mr. Fernando Loret de Mola

Address; Historic Name 809 Cumberland Street; “John Groover Newsome House” Design Professional Julio Orbegoso, Engineer; Anne Gunn, Historic Window Rescue

Requested Action New Rear Addition Historic District; FMSF# South Lake Morton; #SLM 16-7

Zoning; Future Land Use; Context District

RA-4; Residential Medium; Urban Neighborhood

Existing Use Residential Adjacent Properties Residential Previous Approvals HPB17-030; Restoration of front porch

REQUEST

Ms. Monika Bara requests to demolish an existing 336 SF addition at the rear of the house on the subject property in order to build a new, 347 SF rear addition. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The subject property contains a circa 1925 Bungalow, which is a contributing building in the South Lake Morton Historic District. This house is a single-story structure with a double front-gabled roof, decorative gable beams and triangular gable vents. It features weatherboard lap siding, double-hung sash windows in a three-over-one lite configuration, painted brick porch columns, and a porte cochere. The existing rear addition was likely added in sometime in the 1940s and matches the house in design, window style, and exterior materials. The subject property is an interior urban lot measuring 52’ by 137’ (0.16 acres).

The Applicant’s request proposes to demolish the existing rear addition, which suffers from extensive termite damage, and build a slightly larger addition in line with the side walls and roofline of the house. The addition will consist of typical wood framing on a concrete pier foundation, and will extend the existing gable roofline of the house. Wood lap siding with a 4.5” reveal to match the house, as well as wood trim, cornerboards, and window casing in dimensions and profiles to match the house, will be used. The addition is proposed to be roofed with asphalt shingles to match the existing house. The Applicant intends to remove and repair the existing double-hung sash, three-over-one windows in the present addition in order to reuse them in the new addition. A new set of French doors in a 10-lite pattern is proposed on the addition’s rear façade, along with a new wooden landing, stair, and handrail. If able to meet the Florida Building Code, the applicant may use salvaged wood doors with glazing for the rear door opening. A triangular gable vent and decorative beams will be installed in the rear gable for consistency in design with the front gables.

As a result of the new addition, three windows on the west side of the house will be removed, repaired, and reconfigured on this elevation. The Applicant also proposes to screen the open crawlspace at the foundation of the house with brick in a lattice pattern, and to remove the vinyl soffit that was added at some time, to expose the eaves and rafter tails of the house, consistent with the Bungalow style.


APPLICABLE GUIDELINES:

The Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the City of Lakeland’s Design Guidelines: A Guide to the Exterior Design of Buildings in the Dixieland, Beacon Hill, East Lake Morton, South Lake Morton, Lake Hunter Terrace, and Biltmore/Cumberland Historic Districts are the basis for review per the City of Lakeland Land Development Code, Article 11: Historic Preservation Standards.




The following Design Guidelines apply to this project: Chapter 5: Rehabilitation of Contributing Buildings. • Architectural details should be compatible with the architectural style of the building’s original

design. • Use the wall finish most acceptable for the architectural style; exterior siding should be similar in

style to the original. • Windows and doors should reflect the architectural style of the building. • Window and door openings should be kept in the same proportion as original provided; window and

door heights should be consistent throughout the building. • Decoration and trim should be appropriate to the architectural style and the specific building; in

Bungalows, rafter ends, exposed beams, decoratively cut ends, and elaborate brackets should be retained or replaced. Respect all trim elements, shingle work, or ventilation louvers in decorative designs.

• Building additions should be limited to the rear of the main building; the roof pitch of the addition should match or be lower than the original roof pitch. All façade elements need to continue architectural elements and detail.

ANALYSIS:

In evaluating the request with the Standards, staff finds that the addition does not disturb the spatial relationships of the house. Also, new but similar materials will be used, which will provide some differentiation between the original house and addition. However, the addition should be further differentiated by a vertical trim piece with a width similar to the cornerboards that is placed between the old and new sections of the house. This is to allow for a visual separation of the historic and new sections of the house, consistent with the Standards.

The proposed addition reflects the original materials of the house, as well as decorative trim and details, window and door openings, and roof pitch and overhang, which is consistent with the Design Guidelines. Reusing the existing windows in the addition, removing the vinyl soffit from the house, reconfiguring existing windows on the west elevation, and adding brick lattice to the foundation are all compatible treatments that are consistent with the Design Guidelines.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

As the request meets Standards and Design Guidelines, staff recommends Final Approval of the request with one condition that a vertical trim piece be added between the existing house and addition in order to differentiate the historic and new sections.

Report prepared by: Emily Foster, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation Liaison to the Historic Preservation Board

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