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To: Town Commission
From: Cathy DeKarz, Management Analyst / Historic Preservation Board
Date: 11/21/2017
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1466 Orange Avenue: Historic Tax Abatement Discussion
Summary:
At its November 14 meeting, the Historic Preservation Board preliminarily approved a historic tax abatement for proposed improvements and construction on the historic property owned by Ms. Patricia Irwin at 1466 Orange Avenue. There is no action required at this time; however, the Commission will have a responsibility to set parameters on the abatement once construction is complete.
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Previous Commission Action: None.
Background/Problem Discussion: Per our Code, historically-recognized properties in the Town of Belleair may be eligible for a historic tax abatement on improvements that are deemed appropriate by the Historic Preservation Board according to the United State Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and the Florida Administrative Code.
Last week, the Board (acting as the Local Historic Preservation Office) approved the following improvements for 1466 Orange Avenue via site plans, material samples, and testimony provided by the property owner, contractor, and from Mr. Chris Brimo (Director, Calvin, Giordano & Associates):
* Sunroom addition
* Breezeway/covered walk
* Windows
* Brick chimney
* Brick pavers
* Doors
* Siding
* Trim (exterior doors and windows)
* Roof shingles
No action is required of the Commission until after construction is complete; however, the process moving forward is broken out as follows:
1. Work is completed
2. The applicant submits "Part 3 - Request for Review of Completed Work" of DOS Form HR3E101292 to the Town
3. The Historic Preservation Board (acting as the Local Historic Preservation Office) reviews "Part 3" and makes a recommendation to the Commission along with a proposed covenant for the abatement
4. The property appraiser deter...
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