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Historic Disctrict Council Regular Meeting (2026-03-19)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Fernandina Beach Historic District Council will meet to review several property development applications, including residential additions, fence construction, and major city infrastructure projects like the Amelia River Seawall and the demolition of Brett's Cafe. The council will also review revisions to the 2024 Historic Downtown Design Guidelines.

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The council's decisions on these Certificates of Approval will determine the physical development and architectural standards for multiple private properties and significant public waterfront infrastructure in the historic district.

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Agenda textHistoric Disctrict Council Regular Meeting (2026-03-19)

###### 1\. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL / DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

###### 2\. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

###### 3\. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

1 Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2026.

- [2026 02-19 HDC RM\_MINUTES\_DRAFT](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45030)

###### 4\. OLD BUSINESS

###### 5\. NEW BUSINESS

1 **HDC 2026-0002 -** **JAMES POZZETTA, ARCHITECT, AGENT FOR CHRISTOPHER & SHELLY NERI, 18 NORTH 4TH STREET**

Certificate of Approval (COA) to construct an addition in the rear and make alterations to the structure. _(Quasi-Judicial)_

- [HDC 2026-0002 Staff Report](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45000) - [HDC2026-0002 Combined Application Materials](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/44999) - [Florida Master Site FIle: NA00292](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/42330) - [Sanborn Map Research 18 North 4th Street](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/42328) - [Photo Documentation Gallery](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/42332) - [Background information: Letters from Neighbors 18 N 4th](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/44998)

2 **HDC 2026-0003 -** **STEVEN CARVER, 110 S. 4TH STREET**

Certificate of Approval (COA) to construct an 8 feet board on board stained wood fence to separate residential property from neighboring commercial property. _(Quasi-Judicial)_

- [HDC 2026-0003\_Staff Report](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45002) - [HDC2026-0003 Combined Application Materials](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45001)

3 **HDC 2026-0005 - COTNER ARCHITECTS, LLC, AGENT FOR WILLIAM AND LESLIE HERBERT, 707 GARDEN STREET**

FINAL Certificate of Approval (COA) for the construction of a single-family residence with crow's nest and detached accessory structure. _(Quasi-Judicial)_

- [HDC2026-0005 Combined Application Materials](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45005) - [Previously approved: HDC 2024-001\_707 Staff Report](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45004) - [Previously Issued: 2024-0001\_COA](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45003) - [HDC 2026-0005 Staff Report](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45015) - [HDC 2026-0005 Staff Report](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45019)

4 **HDC 2026-0004 - CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, 1 FRONT STREET**

Certificate of Approval (COA) for the construction of Phase II of the Amelia River Seawall. _(Quasi-Judicial)_

- [HDC2026-0004 Combinded Application Materials](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45007) - [HDC 2025-0024\_Staff Report](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45018)

5 **HDC 2026-0008 - CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, 1 FRONT STREET**

Certificate of Approval (COA) for the demolition of a commercial structure (Brett's Cafe), the demolition and reconstruction of the pier, and construction of seawall segments. _(Quasi-Judicial)_

- [HDC 2026-0008\_Staff Report](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45020) - [HDC2026-0008 Combined Application Materials](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45008) - [Fernandina Beach Marina Render](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45021)

###### 6\. BOARD BUSINESS

1 Fernandina Beach Historic Downtown Design Guidelines 2024 Version — Revision Review

- [2026 Version of Fernandina Beach Historic Downtown Design Guidelines](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45009) - [3\_19\_26 Design Guidelines sample motion](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/45010)

###### 7\. STAFF REPORT

1 Staff Certificates of Approval (COA) - February 2026.

- [02-February 2026 (7)](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4563/files/attachment/44814)

###### 8\. PUBLIC COMMENT

###### 9\. ADJOURNMENT

###### 10\. NEXT HDC REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 16, 2026.

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