Summary
To: Historic Preservation Board
From: Cathy DeKarz, Management Analyst
Date: 11/13/2018
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1574 Druid Road South: Special Certificate of Appropriateness
Summary:
In order to complete any renovations over $25,000 to the exterior of a locally-recognized historic property, a Special Certificate of Appropriateness must first be granted by the Historic Preservation Board and the Commission to the property owner in question.
The property under discussion for this proposed certificate is 1574 Druid Road South, which is currently owned by Ms. Katherine McCormick. However, with the property on the market, potential buyers have come forward and have tentatively agreed to purchase and restore the home, pending the approval of their renovation plans via a Special Certificate of Appropriateness. To accomplish this, Ms. McCormick has submitted a notarized letter giving consent for Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Amanda Wolf to apply for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness and historic tax exemption for 1574 Druid Road South on her behalf.
Accordingly, Mr. and Mrs. Wolf have submitted plans, write-ups, and photographs to the Town, along with their application for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property.
The Board and the Commission will hence review the application, plans, and other specifications presented by the Town, representatives of Calvin, Giordano & Associates, and Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, and will vote to approve or deny the certificate.
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Previous Commission Action: N/A
Background/Problem Discussion: 1574 Druid Road South is designated as a locally-historic property and sits on a large lot between Druid Road South and Alexander Road in Belleair. The two-story home was built in 1919, is defined as a "Classical Revival" structure, and is a part of the "Biltmore Replat 2" subdivision. Notable features of 1574 Druid Road South include its gable-hip roof, decor...
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