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Fort Lauderdale
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Synthetic barrel tile roof, 1401 SW 1st Street

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.

Public comments (2)

SupportiveUnidentified ResidentNov 3, 2026

The homeowner argued the barrel tile fits Sailboat Bend's character, citing Spanish-tile precedent including the firehouse, and framed it as a $30,000 investment in beauty and hurricane resilience versus a $10,000 shingle roof.

Historic Preservation Board - Nov 3, 2026 · 11:07 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentNov 3, 2026

In a final plea before the vote, the homeowner urged the board to follow neighborhood precedent over staff's strict reading, saying the barrel roof would beautify the first house visible entering the district.

Historic Preservation Board - Nov 3, 2026 · 43:01 →