July 30, 2025 Historic Preservation Board (2025-07-30)

CITY OF MOUNT DORA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD JULY 30,2025 MEETING MINUTES

The City of Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board met on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in the City Chambers on the first floor of City Hall, located at 510 N Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida to exercise their powers as established in the Land Development Code.

I. Call To Order

Having been duly noticed as required by law, July 30, 2025 meeting of the Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board was called to order at 3:01 p.m. by Chairman, Det Joks.

II. Roll Call with Determination of Quorum

Present: Kathleen Benjamin, Daniel Wick, Det Joks, Juan Diaz, Lynn Tipton

Absent: Patricia Huizing and Robert Gordon

City Staff: Michele Janiszewski, Deputy Planning Director; Whitney Scott, Associate Planner; Andrew Hand, City Attorney Esq.

III. Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 25, 2025

Staff stated that the meeting minutes dated June 25, 2025 will be forthcoming at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

IV. Public participation/hearing for non-agenda items

No members of the public wished to provide comments.

V. Certificate of Appropriateness

a. 1029 E.5thAvenue - COA for Roof Renovation

i. Ex Parte Communication

ii. Swearing in of staff/Applicant

v. Public Comment

vi. Board Discussion

MOTION by Ms. Tipton, SECONDED by Mr. Diaz, to APPROVE the application, as presented, based on the evidence presented and its compliance with the Land Development Code.

Mr. Hand swore in all the Applicants and Staff in attendance for the meetin

Mr. Late from Vedder Roofing stated that owner wants to keep the color of the roof, shingle was chosen as a replacement. The current roof doesn't currently leak, unsure of the age. The amount of rust on the surface is extreme. Prudent for owner to take action now before any upcoming storms. Rain gutters will be replaced and will be white.

* * *

AGAINST: None MOTION CARRIED, 5-0

b. 625 N. Tremain St- COA for upper/lower-level patio renovation

i. Ex Parte Communication

ii. Swearing in of staff/Applicant

iii. Staff presentation

iv. Applicant Presentation

vi. Board Discussion

v. Public Comment

Ms. Janiszewski provided a brief summary of the application. Mr. Jack Leit of Vedder Construction, LLC, clarified the proposed project and its location and stated that the patio structure is not in great condition. The intent is to remove roof, extend gable line and rebuild and screen-in and rail patio. They are seeking to increase the depth of the patio by two feet on both floors and screen in the porch on the second floor.

MOTION by Ms. Tipton, SECONDED by Mr. Wick, to accept staff's findings of fact and approve the application, as presented

FOR: Kathleen Benjamin, Daniel Wick, Det Joks, Juan Diaz, Lynn Tipton

AGAINST: None

MOTION CARRIED, 5-0

c. 102 N. Clayton Street- COA for Window to Door Restoration

i. Ex Parte Communication

ii. Swearing in staff/Applicant

iii. Staff presentation

MOTION by Ms. Tipton, SECONDED by Ms. Benjamin to accept staff's findings of facts and approve the application, as presented.