Kash House Certificate of Appropriateness (3838 Flores Avenue)
Summary
An owner's appeal led to approval to demolish a bungalow listed as contributing to the Laurel Park historic district despite prior surveys finding it ineligible — raising questions about how the 2008 district list was built.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The FEMA 50% exemption could substantially reduce restoration costs for the property owner.
Owner Todd DeGarmo, who plans a new home on the lot.
Preservationists; Commissioner Ahearn-Koch dissented and later flagged another threatened Victor Lundy building, Alta Vista School.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historic Preservation Board - Nov 10, 2026
The owners of the historic Kash House need the board's OK for interior improvements so they can claim a FEMA 50% exemption — a financial lifeline for restoring storm-damaged historic homes.
City Commission (Regular) - Mar 23, 2026
An owner's appeal led to approval to demolish a bungalow listed as contributing to the Laurel Park historic district despite prior surveys finding it ineligible — raising questions about how the 2008 district list was built.
Related development
The Kash House
If granted, the interior restoration can move forward with the tax/exemption benefit, keeping a historic home in use.
Appeal Application No. 2026-APP-02 (1668 Oak Street demolition)
The front bungalow can now be demolished so a new home can be built, over preservation concerns in the Laurel Park historic district.
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