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BACKGROUND
The
Lake Copeland Historic District was designated as a local historic
district in 1984 and contains approximately 110 residences. Located
east of Orange Avenue and south of Gore Street, the neighborhood
initially attracted residents desirous of living away from
Orlando’s burgeoning downtown. By the Great Depression, the area
was almost entirely developed. The oldest remaining home in the
district is the McRae-Raehn House (1880s) located at 414 East
Miller Street. The structure was originally a farmhouse for the
property that was bounded by Kaley, Orange, Briercliff and Ferncreek.
Most
of the houses in the district represent a wide variety of styles
from the first half of the 20th century. Popular influences of that
era include the Colonial, Mediterranean and Tudor Revival styles, as
well as the bungalow and Minimal Traditional forms. The arrival of
the 1920s saw construction of many of the neighborhood’s most
magnificent homes, including the S.J. Sligh House (1925) at 239
East Copeland Drive. Built for the wealthy citrus magnate at a
then staggering sum of $25,000, it is among Orlando’s most
distinctive homes and is a textbook example of Neoclassical Revival.
Celebrated
local architects, including James Gamble Rogers II, designed many of
the city’s finest homes during the early part of the century.
Rogers left his mark on the Lake Copeland Historic District with his
design of the Claybaugh House (1927). Located at 205 East
Copeland, its tiled roof of varying pitches, decorative windows and
mock bell tower create a charming variation of the Mediterranean
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PERMITTING
Before
you make certain exterior changes to your property, a
Certificate
of Appropriateness must first be issued by the
Historic
Preservation Board. Exterior changes that will minimally impact
the appearance of a structure, such as re-roofing and repair with
matching materials can be expedited by the Minor Review Committee
of the Board in 2 to 10 days. Major modifications that would
significantly impact a property such, as alterations, additions, new
construction, relocation and demolition, require a hearing of the
Board for approval. Expect approximately seven weeks from the
closing date until the Certificate of Appropriateness is issued. The
City charges no fee for design consultation or Board review.
Exceptions
There
are exceptions to these requirements. Approval does not have to be
obtained for any alteration which does not require a building permit
from the City; alterations to any structure built after January 1,
1940; paint and roof color; alterations to exterior features which
are not subject to view from one or more public streets or parks;
signs not greater than one square foot in area; and emergency repair
that will not change the exterior design.
INCENTIVES
The
City offers a property tax exemption to property owners for
the substantial rehabilitation of locally designated historic
property. This 10 year exemption applies to 100% of the City’s
portion of the property taxes attributed to the increase in property
value due to rehabilitation. The exemption remains intact with the
sale of the property.
INFORMATION
For
further information regarding the Lake Copeland Historic District or
questions concerning modifications
Printable
map of the Lake Copeland Historic District (PDF - 176 KB)
Lake Copeland Historic District
Ordinance (PDF - 3.9 MB)
