PZCOA2026-00025
Certificate of Appropriateness
Facade Renovation
207-209 Orange Avenue

Staff Analysis:
 
Background
The subject structure is a single-story brick and mortar mixed-use building with a flat commercial roof. The structure was built in 1924.
 
Request
The applicant is requesting COA approval to do an exterior renovation to the front façade; including adding outdoor window boxes and hurricane shutters to the upper windows; and renovating the entranceway including replacing exterior flooring, removing tile, replacing the windows and replacing the front doors with ADA compliant entrances.
 

207-209 Orange Avenue

Vennis Gilmore, Historic Preservation Officer/Senior Planner

Staff Determination
 
The exterior renovation to the front façade; including adding outdoor window boxes and hurricane shutters to the upper windows; and renovating the entranceway including replacing exterior flooring, removing tile, replacing the windows and replacing the front doors with ADA compliant entrances of the contributing historic structure do not adversely affect the general welfare nor is a detriment to the historic nature of the structure and historic district.
 
Staff Recommendations:
The overall proposal and design are consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standard 9 and 10. The Historic Preservation Board may:
 
• Approve the proposed modifications as requested (Option A or B)
 
• Approve the proposed modifications with conditions or recommendations
 
• Deny the proposed modifications