Historic Home Elevation and Expansion at 46 Marine Way
Summary
Recent king tides and rain flooded historic homes near the marina, with dramatic drone footage showing water intrusion. Staff discussed seawall work starting this month and said vertical elevation may be the only real flood-resiliency fix for historic homes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeowners face costly flood damage; the city's seawall project is a phased, multi-year investment.
Homeowners in the marina area once the seawall work is complete.
Historic homeowners near the marina who suffered water intrusion and damage to homes and belongings.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Historic Preservation Board — November 4, 2026
Recent king tides and rain flooded historic homes near the marina, with dramatic drone footage showing water intrusion. Staff discussed seawall work starting this month and said vertical elevation may be the only real flood-resiliency fix for historic homes.
Historic Preservation Board — July 1, 2026
An applicant sought demolition, relocation, and extensive variances for a two-story addition and vertical elevation of a historic home on Marine Way. After lengthy debate over massing and scale, the board voted to deny the project.
Historic Preservation Board — June 3, 2026
A homeowner is trying to raise a historic 1928 house to survive severe neighborhood flooding and add a large two-story addition in the back. Neighbors and former board members are deeply divided over whether the massive addition ruins the historic character of the Marina Historic District.
Historic Preservation Board — February 4, 2026
A homeowner at 53 Palm Square received permission to keep their 1940s cottage at its existing floor height instead of lifting it to meet modern FEMA flood standards.
Related development
46 Marine Way Additions and Relocation
The board denied the project, citing excessive massing and scale over the historic structure.
714 NE 2nd Avenue Certificate of Appropriateness
The small addition stays well within lot limits and the property will remain contributing to the historic district; the fence will be painted a consistent color.
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