City of Gainesville - File #: 170095.

• File #: 170095.
• Version: 1
• Type: Petition
• Status: To Be Introduced
• File created: 5/25/2017
• In control: Historic Preservation Board
• On agenda: 6/6/2017
• Title: Review of Application for Ad valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 (B) Petition HP-17-15b. Stephen Roberts, owner. Application for Pt 1 Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for 416 NE 2nd Avenue. This building is contributing to the Northeast Residential Historic District.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/6/2017	1	Historic Preservation Board

Title

Review of Application for Ad valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 (B)

Petition HP-17-15b.  Stephen Roberts, owner.  Application for Pt 1 Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for 416 NE 2^nd Avenue. This building is contributing to the Northeast Residential Historic District.

Explanation

The property is located at 416 NE 2^nd Avenue on the corner of NE 2^nd Avenue and NE 5^th Street.  The 0.31 acre parcel (14747-000-000) is zoned RMF-5. The house was built c. 1909 and is two-and-a-half story Colonial Revival style with a cross-gable roof and front porch. The house has a wood frame structure with wood drop siding and cornerboards and a brick chimney. The windows are a combination of original and replacement, including one-over-one double-hung sash and jalousies.

The house has been vacant for multiple years and has recently been purchased by Owners who intend to use the house for a single-family residence. Staff has approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (HP-17-15a) for a 48” wood picket fence along NE 2^nd Avenue, NE 5^th Street, and along the west side property line, and for a 6’-0” wood privacy fence along the north rear property line.

The Owner is also installing a central air conditioning system and rewiring the house to meet code. The Owner is seeking the Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for all improvements.

Fiscal Note

None

Recommendation

Staff to Historic Preservation Board - Approve Petition HP-17-15b.