- FL
- Pinellas County
- 11/4/24
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board meeting was dominated by discussions on window replacements for historic properties, highlighting tensions between preservation guidelines and practical homeowner needs. Key topics included the debate over vinyl versus wood window replacements at the Jacob Disston House, the restoration efforts for the W.H. Gourley Building, and the introduction of a neighborhood conservation ordinance aimed at mitigating gentrification.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 10/18/24
- 10/18/2024
- 22 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In response to significant damage from recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board convened to discuss temporarily delegating authority for approving certain storm-related repairs. This measure aims to expedite recovery efforts in the historic district by allowing city staff, rather than the board, to approve repairs to porches, roofs, siding, windows, and doors when different materials are used.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 9/9/24
- 09/09/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board approved an application for a new metal roof on a historic home, despite staff recommendations for denial and concerns about preserving the city’s architectural heritage.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 6/3/24
- 06/03/2024
- 90 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The latest meeting of the Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board was marked by discussions on the fate of historic properties, touching upon issues of demolition, renovation, and adherence to preservation guidelines. Two significant cases dominated the agenda: the proposed demolition of a historic home on Reed Street and controversial alterations to a building on Hibiscus Street which led to the denial of an after-the-fact certificate of approval.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 4/1/24
- 04/01/2024
- 29 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board approved two applications: the construction of a new Habitat for Humanity house on North Grove Avenue and renovations to a non-historic contributing structure on Cypress Street. Both applications were passed unanimously and are seen as positive developments for the community.