Board conditions approval for two‑unit duplex in Lincoln Park historic district

The Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board voted March 23 to approve a certificate of appropriateness (PZCOA2026‑00017) allowing construction of a two‑unit residential duplex at 1102 Avenue E in the Lincoln Park Historic District, subject to conditions.

City planning staff described the proposal as a two‑bedroom, two‑bedroom duplex on a roughly 0.25‑acre vacant lot (parcel ID 2404‑828‑0023‑000‑5). Staff recommended approval with conditions including: locating mechanical equipment to meet zoning setbacks; incorporating additional architectural details (decorative shutters or colonial window grids); preserving as many trees as possible; and submitting an address registration for unit numbering.

The applicant, who identified herself in the record as Monique (recorded as 'Monique Nail' when speaking), said the design matches an earlier submittal and explained interior layouts that influence window placement. Board members questioned window proportions, garbage placement and the procedure for addressing architectural expectations; staff noted design review requirements are in municipal code and that some conditions are discretionary for the board.

One board member moved to approve with the staff recommendations and to preserve trees, include the applicant’s proposed window banding, and to include item 4 (address registration); another board member seconded the motion. The board recorded affirmative votes during roll call and the motion carried.

The applicant must follow the board’s conditions and return any final design changes required for compliance with historic‑district standards.