Historic Preservation Board
This board recommends historic district designations and landmarks to the BCC; makes nominations to the National Register of Historic Places; advises on historic reservation policy and projects; and decides on applications for modifications to designated historic properties.
The Historic Preservation Board is composed of nine regular members and two alternates. Each member of the BCC nominates one member of the Historic Preservation Board, and the BCC jointly nominates two at-large members and two alternates, with the BCC appointing the entire nine members and two alternates. The BCC also appoints one of its members to the Historic Preservation Board to serve as chair in an ex-officio, non-voting capacity. The Historic Preservation Board must be composed of community advocates, municipal representatives, and historic preservation professionals with expertise and/or knowledge in the historic preservation field. The term of appointment of each member is three years. Members must be Pinellas County residents.
Learn more about membership requirements, terms, and powers and responsibilities.
All citizens appointed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners or an individual commissioner to any county board, committee, council, or authority must comply with these standards of conduct.
Meeting Dates and Submittal Deadlines
| 2025 Meeting Schedule | |
|---|---|
|
Historic Preservation Board Meeting Date |
Certificate of Appropriateness Application Submittal Date** |
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | December 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025* | January 29, 2025 |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | February 26, 2025 |
| Wednesday, April 16, 2025* | March 26, 2025 |
| Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | April 30, 2025 |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025* | May 28, 2025 |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | June 25, 2025 |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2025* | July 30, 2025 |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | August 27, 2025 |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2025* | September 24, 2025 |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | October 29, 2025 |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025* | November 26, 2025 |
| *Tentative meeting date to be held at the discretion of the Board Chair. | |
| **COA application deadline is 3 weeks prior to the first HPB review. | |
Members
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Scott | Pinellas County Commissioner | Chair |
| Allison Dolan | Clearwater Historic Society Volunteer | Vice-Chair |
| Jeffrey Brown | Real Estate Broker | Member |
| Joseph Oliveri | Architect | Member |
| Michael Fridovich | Community Advocate | Member |
| Brian Smith | Planning | Member |
| Vincent Luisi | Dunedin Historical Museum | Member |
| Ramona Pletcher | Real Estate Appraiser | Member |
| Tina Bacuvalas | Historian | Member |
| Gregory Cahanin | Building & Fire Code | Member |
| Hillary Van Dyke | Educator | Alternate |
| James Bachteler | Community Advocate | Alternate |
Past Meetings
| Date | Title | Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | |
| January 15, 2025 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | |
| December 18, 2024 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative | |
| November 20, 2024 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | Agenda |
| October 16, 2024 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative | |
| September 18, 2024 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | Agenda |
| July 24, 2024 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | AgendaMinutes |
| May 17, 2024 | Pinellas Historic Preservation Summit | Agenda |
| April 17, 2024 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | AgendaMinutes |
| March 20, 2024 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | AgendaMinutes |
| January 17, 2024 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | AgendaMinutes |
| December 20, 2023 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | AgendaMinutes |
| November 15, 2023 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | AgendaMinutes |
| September 20, 2023 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | AgendaMinutes |
| July 19, 2023 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | AgendaMinutes |
| May 19, 2023 | 2023 Pinellas Preservation Summit | |
| March 15, 2023 | Historic Preservation Board Meeting | AgendaMinutes |
| December 21, 2022 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| October 19, 2022 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| July 20, 2022 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| April 20, 2022 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| March 16, 2022 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| January 19, 2022 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| November 17, 2021 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| October 20, 2021 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| September 15, 2021 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| July 14, 2021 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| May 19, 2021 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| September 16, 2020 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
| February 19, 2020 | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda |
Older meeting materials may be requested by submitting a public records request.
About the Historic Preservation Board
Pinellas County enjoys a rich and diverse culture and historic past. The historical, cultural, and aesthetic heritage is among its most valued assets. Few urban areas today boast such unique perspectives of the past. Because of widespread growth and redevelopment in recent years, it is critical to the future of our county that we preserve and maintain significant elements of its history where possible. The Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan provides a foundation for the county’s historic preservation policy.
The Historic Preservation Board welcomes input from all citizens and the perspectives of those who can continue to enhance the rich heritage of Pinellas County.
If you have comments, questions, ideas, or concerns, contact Tom Scofield at historic@pinellas.gov or call
Pinellas County Housing and Community Development at (727) 464-8200 ext 3.
Additional Information
Resources
- Historic Preservation Board Rules of Procedure
- Historic Resources Site Maps/Database
- Historical Preservation Code/Ordinances
- Old Palm Harbor Design Review Manual
- Parking Information
Designating Sites as Landmarks
Each year, the board identifies buildings and sites that it will recommend for designation as landmarks to the Board of County Commissioners.
Design Guidelines
Following designation as a landmark, staff work with property owners who may wish to rehabilitate their homes or make alterations.
Tax Exemption
Unincorporated Pinellas Preservation Ad Valorem Tax Credit Application Form (1/2019)
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is a document stating that the proposed work is appropriate for the historic district and meets local code criteria.
- Applications can now be submitted online.
- COA Review Process
- If you require a paper application, fill out the COA Application Form
Learn More About Historic Preservation
- History Comes Alive
- History & Cultural Museums / Educational Centers
- Pinellas County Historic Sites App
- Including Your Property on the Pinellas County Historical Sites Map
- Chronological Mileposts in the History of the Pinellas Peninsula
- Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Florida
- Historical Countywide Cultural Resource Study
- Pinellas County Historical Background
- Historic Preservation Task Force Report