Historic Preservation Advisory Board

Summary

This document contains the minutes from the January 8, 2026, City Council meeting. The minutes detail discussions and decisions made during the meeting, including approval of various items and reports presented. Specific actions taken are not detailed in the provided text, as it appears to be a header or introductory page for the minutes rather than the full content.

Citizen Impact

As this is a record of past meeting minutes, there is no direct impact on residents. It serves as a record of decisions already made.

Confidence

low

Summary

This Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application (Case File #361; COA25-0045) pertains to the property at 721 NE Second St. The request involves several exterior alterations to a historic Carpenter Gothic style home constructed in 1918. The proposed changes include:

• Deck Replacement and Expansion: Removing the existing deck and constructing a new, expanded deck using Trex Enhance Basics composite decking (Clam Shell color, square-edge). The railing will feature a "Waves" pattern on the front façade and a traditional picket pattern on other sections, made from cellular PVC.
• Window and Door Conversions: Converting a second-floor rear door into a window and a first-floor right-side front door back into a window. These will be Pella Lifestyle Series double-hung units with Low-E glass, argon gas fill, and simulated divided-light grilles.

The property is a contributing structure to the Tuscawilla Historic District. Staff notes that while the window conversions align with restoring original features and maintaining historic appearance, the use of composite decking and the contemporary "Waves" railing pattern on the primary elevation are not fully aligned with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. However, staff recommends approval, citing that the window conversions match existing approved units and the front door conversion restores an original window opening. The project also benefits from a CRA grant for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing improvements.

Citizen Impact

Residents in the Tuscawilla Historic District should be aware that this approval allows for the use of composite decking and a contemporary railing design on a historic home's primary elevation, potentially setting a precedent for future alterations. The conversion of doors to windows aims to restore historic appearance.

Confidence

high