NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Historic and Architecture Review Board of the City of Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida calls for a Public Hearing to be held in Melbourne City Hall. The hearing before the Historic and Architecture Review Board will be held in the Melbourne City Hall Council Chamber, 900 E. Strawbridge Ave., MAY 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing all persons interested in the following petition.
PUBLIC HEARING HISTORIC DESIGNATION RESCISSION REPORT (HARB2026-0015):
A resolution of the City of Melbourne, relating to the Historic Designation Rescission of a property located at 1248 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935, (27-37-21-01-*-23.07), pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 20-266(a) or (b) of the City Code. (See location map on reverse)
Section 20-269(f) of the Melbourne City Code provides that within 20 days of the rendition of the written decision of the Historic and Architecture Review Board, an aggrieved party may appeal the decision by filing a written notice of appeal. The notice of appeal shall state the decision that is being appealed, the grounds for the appeal, and a brief summary of the relief that is sought. The appeal shall be filed with the Secretary of the Historic and Architecture Review Board in the Community Development Department. Following this meeting, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on a date to be determined at which time Council may affirm, modify, or reverse the Historic and Architecture Review Boards decision. The decision of City Council shall constitute final administrative review, and no petition for rehearing or reconsideration shall be considered by the City.
Additional information, including the rescission report, is available for viewing in the Community Development Department in Melbourne City Hall during regular business hours.
All persons wishing to be heard should appear at this meeting in person. ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THIS PETITION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE CITY CLERK.
Sandy Ramseth, AICP
Planner
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the public that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made the Historic Preservation Board or City Council, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should call the Community Development Department, 321-608-7500, not later than 48 hours prior to the hearing.
