May 20, 2026Board meeting
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed five related requests for certificates of historic appropriateness for the construction of single-family detached homes on Loquat Drive within the Hamlin Beach Community Historic District. The developer reached a community coordination agreement with the Hamlin Beach Community Association to mitigate construction impacts and provide financial support for the restoration of Kley Chapel. The commission voted to approve the requests, emphasizing the importance of this project not setting a precedent for suburban-style subdivisions in historic districts.