HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.01.92A G E N D A
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Meeting October 1, 1992
City Hall
City Commission Conference Room
200 N. Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida
4:30 P.M.
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. New Appointments
III. Excused /Unexcused Absences
IV. Approval of Minutes
a). August 18, 1992
b) September 3, 1992
c) September 18, 1992
V. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
a) Painting of Building & Replace /Repair Marquis
at 113 Magnolia Avenue
b) Replace Sign at 212 N. Park Avenue
Vi. Update on Duany Project -
Laura Straehla
VII. Update on Mainstreet Program -
Hal Welch & Chris Cranias
VIII. Discussion on Proposed Goals
IX. Appoint Committee to Develop a List of Appropriate Sign
Lettering Styles
X. Other Business
a) Code Enforcement - All members are encouraged
to turn in potential code violations in
writing to Penny Turner at the close of the
meeting.
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M I N U T E S
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
October 1, 1992
4:30 P.M.
City Commission Conference Room
City Hall, Sanford, Florida
Members Present:
Hal Welch, Chairman
Kay Bartholomew
Altermese Bentley
Cal Conklin
Jerry Mills
Monte Olinger
Members Absent:
Chris Cranias
John Mercer..
H.L.. "Lynn" Stogner
Laura Straehla
011ie Williams -
Others In Attendance:
Jay Marder, City Liaison
Penny Turner, Secretary
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Hal Welch at 4:40
P.M.
Mr. Welch apprised the board of the City Commission's appointment
of Beth Simons and Kevin Stubbs to the Historic Preservation Board.
Ms. Simons is an Urban Design Planner for the City of Orlando and
Mr. Stubbs is an Architectural Designer for Powell Design Group.
Kay Bartholomew moved to approve the Minutes of August 18,. 1992 '
the Minutes of September 3, 1992 and the Minutes of September 18,
1992. Seconded by Altermese Bentley. Under discussion Mr. Conklin
requested an amendment to the portion of the,Minutes of September
3, 1992, indicating that Mr. Conklin suggested there might be away
to link the Greater Sanford Development Corporation to the
Mainstreet Program. Mr. Conklin stated.what he suggested was the
group might consider use of the corporate shell, existing charter
and bylaws.
Jerry Mills made a motion to accept the amendment to the Minutes of
September 3, 1992. The amendment and approval of the Minutes were
seconded by Monte Olinger and carried by unanimous vote.
The Board requested Mr. Welch write letters to all applicants that
did not follow proper procedures in obtaining approval from the
board prior to changing the exterior of buildings.
Tommy Speer, owner of the building at 113 Magnolia %Avenue, was
present and. submitted an ,Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness to make changes to the exterior of the building..
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Mr. Speer proposed the following changes:
1) Steam clean the brick and grout to restore its original
mustard color, then seal the brick;
2) Replace the flat canopy with a hip canopy made .of
greenish color metal to match the brick tone. He stated
the reason for the hip canopy would be to cover the sky
lights above the canopy which have been closed by
plywood. He explained there will be no signage on the
canopy, only the street number for emergency
identification purposes;
3) Requested the board allow him to chose the paint color
for the canopy once the brick was cleaned. He will use
a tone of green compatible with the existing mustard
color brick;
4) Restore the 6' X 8' double doors that go up the middle of z
the building back to 8 1 doors;
5) Remove screens on the second floor and put in tinted
glass;
6 ) Put in a wood f loor in the balcony, as it was originally;
7) Trim all of the wood of the windows with the same green
to match the green on the canopy;
8) Two sets of signs, three 12" -X 2 single signs
perpendicular to the building underneath the canopy, in
front of the three business and hanging signs inside the
window, there will be no signage on the glass.
Mr. Mills commended the Speer family for maintaining the integrity
of'the historic elements of the building throughout history.
Discussion was held regarding removing the windows. It was asked
if the original historic glass could be used. Mr. Speer explained
in 1932 his father had the word "Law Office of George A. Speer,
Jr." engraved in 22 carat leaf gold and he wanted to have it
removed and framed. It was recommended Mr. Speer remove the
plywood from the original clerestory wood frame sashes and put in
tempered glass and restore the existing mansard marquee.. Mr. Speer
explained that was his plan B and it could be done. The board
concurred if Mr. Speer selected a color for the trim from the
samples on file at the City the board will accept it. Ms.
Bartholomew requested photographs be taken of the building and
window prior to the work being done. Mr. Mills requested a detail
of the shop drawing of the door. Mr. Speer invited Mr. Mills to go
through the building.
Jerry Mills moved to approve Plan B of the Application for
Certificate of Appropriateness, as proposed. Seconded by Cal
Conklin and carried by unanimous vote.
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Rick Colegrove, Roy Wright, David McFadden, Charles Hill, and
Patrick Puranda, representing. the Sanford Masonic Lodge, were
present and resubmitted an Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness to replace the existing sign at 212 N. Park Avenue.
Mr. Welch explained the applicants came before the board August 18,
1992, and the application had been denied due to the size of the
sign and the proposed three dimensional internally;, illuminated
sign. The applicants at that time was recommended to submit a
couple of alternative proposals.
Mr. Colegrove provided photographs and photo copies of the blue
prints of the building when it was built in 1924. He explained
that the original sign was internally illuminated. Mr. Hill
described the sign as 30" in height, three dimensional, internally
illuminated, the material will be aluminum and acrylic, color is
white acrylic, blue lettering and grey border. the shape of the
sign is the Keystone. It will be hung level with the balcony`
projected straight from the wall, by 2 inch square galvanized steel
brackets of .the building. It was requested that the sign be
mounted 4 to 6 inches away from the building.
Jerry Mills moved to approve the application for certificate of
appropriateness. Seconded by Monte Olinger and carried by
unanimous vote.
Mr. Welch recommended that if they decided to restore the building
they use the same sign but reposition it as it was originally.
As Mrs. Straehla' was not present, the update on Duany Project was
postponed until the meeting of November 5, 1992.
Mr. Welch gave an update on the Mainstreet Program. The group met
to begin working on bylaws and developing scope of services to hire
an individual to act as a facilitator to help prepare the
Mainstreet Application. Another meeting has been scheduled to
decide on the scope'of services and then, the advertisement for
consulting services will be done.
It was recommended that the proposed goals be tabled until the new
members were present.
A discussion was held regarding excused and unexcused absences. It
was suggested that the secretary remind members of the attendance
policy when she calls regarding meetings. If a member has missed
three meetings she will ask if they are still interested . in
maintaining a position on the board.
Mr. Mills and Ms. Bartholomew were appointed as a committee to
develop a list of appropriate letter styles for signs in the
Downtown Historic Commercial District. They will have the list
available for the board's approval at the November 5, 1992,
meeting.
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The secretary was requested to report the pile of dirt at corner of
Second Street and Palmetto Avenue to the Code Enforcement Office as
an unsightly nuisance.
Ms. Bartholomew reported that Mr. Simmons, City Manager, is
requesting locations for the Florida Black Trail signs
It was recommended that the signs be placed at the outskirts of
town, on main highways US 17 -92 and SR 46, as listed :below:
1)
US 17 -92
Southbound
(coming into Sanford by the Monroe
Inn)
2)
US 17 -92
Northbound
just South of Park Drive (where the
"Welcome
to Sanford"
sign is located)
3)
West SR
46 Eastbound
approaching the Auto Train
4)
East SR
46 Westbound
approaching the City Limits
5)
East CR
415 Westbound approaching the City Limits
Ms. Bartholomew announced Peter Schreyer, of Crealde School of the
Arts, is doing a documentary photography project on Sanford, with
his students. The resulting exhibit will be at the First Street
Gallery in March. The board gave Ms. Bartholomew some possible
recommendations on what to possibly photograph. Discussion was
held regarding purchasing a set for the City. Mr. Welch suggested
considering toss back photographs, which will be in excellent
condition for the museum. Ms. Bartholomew recommended. that Mr.
Schreyer be invited to attend a meeting for further discussion.on
the matter.
Ms. Bartholomew informed the board that the Downtown Water Front
Association is scheduled to meet October 20th at 6:00 P.M. at the
First Street Gallery. Mr. Welch will be speaking to the group on
historic preservation. She invited the members to attend to show
their support.
There being no further business before the board the meeting was
adjourned at 5:53 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by: Penny L. Turner