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Hanks New Home and Accessory Dwelling Unit

Description

A request to build a brand-new house plus an accessory dwelling unit in the historic district. No outcome is on record.

Impact summary

The new house would sit closer to the street than the original, drawing a neighbor's objection; the historic site wall must be preserved under any approval.

Applicant

Name: Hanks
Address: 226 N Grosse AveSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Heritage Preservation Board

Tabled4–0, unanimous

Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 3, 2026Tabled 4–0

Heritage Preservation Board - Aug 3, 2026

Full demolition of a deteriorating contributing circa 1910 frame vernacular house and construction of a new home, garage with ADU above, pool and landscaping. Continued to September 14 for the missing cost comparison.

Related issues (1)

Demolition of contributing house at 226 N. Grosse Avenue

The Hanks case spotlights the ongoing loss of contributing homes in Tarpon Springs. A board member lamented losing 'too many houses' and noted the city lacks the cost-comparison data the code requires before allowing demolition of a 1910 frame vernacular house.

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