Design Review Board - November 4, 2026

The City of Florence, South Carolina Design Review Board met on November 4, 2026. It unanimously approved the August 12 meeting minutes and considered its only case, DRB 2026-15, a request for a certificate of appropriateness to renovate the commercial space at 163 West Evans Street in the H1 historic overlay district for Aloha Kitchen. The proposal includes removing the storefront windows and raised entry floor, relocating the existing door, repairing exposed surfaces, and creating covered customer seating within the building footprint. The board approved the certificate, with a recommendation that the applicant preserve and incorporate the historic sign if feasible, subject to staff approval. Discussion also addressed the historic mosaic tile floor; the transcript does not clearly establish a condition requiring its preservation. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.