5.a.
Historic Preservation Board - 2:00 PM
- Meeting Date:
- 09/22/2025
Information
REQUESTED ACTION
Certificate of Appropriateness
PZCOA2025-00030
Addition of Support Structures
239 S. Indian River Drive
PZCOA2025-00030
Addition of Support Structures
239 S. Indian River Drive
SUMMARY
History
The Cresthaven/Boston House was completed in 1909 to the design of builder William T. Blanchard. Cresthaven was the name given to this elegant building. Jones lost the house during the great Depression. It was renamed The Boston House in the 1960’s for its location on Boston Avenue when it was restored by new owners. It was restored again in 1984-85 and used as a law firm’s office. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1985. It is recognized for its unique mixture of Neo-classical Revival and Georgian Revival architecture. It is also recognized for its part in local history. On April 18, 2012, the AIA’s Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of “Florida Architecture: 100 Years; 100 Places” as Cresthaven/Boston House.
On June 26, 2023, the Historic Preservation Board approved the addition of an Open-Air Bar, Outdoor Seating, and ADA Restrooms to the existing historic structure.
On April 22, 2024, the Historic Preservation Board approved the Demolition of a non-contributing accessory building and the construction of a small kitchen facility in lieu of using the previously existing structure.
Request
The applicant is requesting COA approval to add additional support to the existing balcony and provide the strength needed per the structural engineer's recommendation. This will include the addition of two (2) columns located on both corners of the existing balcony.
The Cresthaven/Boston House was completed in 1909 to the design of builder William T. Blanchard. Cresthaven was the name given to this elegant building. Jones lost the house during the great Depression. It was renamed The Boston House in the 1960’s for its location on Boston Avenue when it was restored by new owners. It was restored again in 1984-85 and used as a law firm’s office. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1985. It is recognized for its unique mixture of Neo-classical Revival and Georgian Revival architecture. It is also recognized for its part in local history. On April 18, 2012, the AIA’s Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of “Florida Architecture: 100 Years; 100 Places” as Cresthaven/Boston House.
On June 26, 2023, the Historic Preservation Board approved the addition of an Open-Air Bar, Outdoor Seating, and ADA Restrooms to the existing historic structure.
On April 22, 2024, the Historic Preservation Board approved the Demolition of a non-contributing accessory building and the construction of a small kitchen facility in lieu of using the previously existing structure.
Request
The applicant is requesting COA approval to add additional support to the existing balcony and provide the strength needed per the structural engineer's recommendation. This will include the addition of two (2) columns located on both corners of the existing balcony.
LOCATION
239 S. Indian River Drive
RESPONSIBLE STAFF
Vennis Gilmore, Historic Preservation Officer/Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION
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
• Approve the proposed modifications with conditions or recommendations
• Deny the proposed modifications
• Approve the proposed modifications as requested
• Approve the proposed modifications with conditions or recommendations
• Deny the proposed modifications
Attachments
Form Review
- Form Started By:
- Vennis Gilmore
- Started On:
- 09/15/2025 04:04 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 09/17/2025