HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.14.96AGENDA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
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Meeting May v, 1996
City Hall
City Commission Conference Room
300 N. Park Avenue
Sanford, FL
4:30 P.M.
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Excused / Unexcused Absences
III. Approval of Minutes
April 11, 1996
IV. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness
COMMERCIAL
a) 208 S. Sanford Avenue - Exterior renovations
b) 107 W. First Street - Install awning and fenced seating area
V. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness
RESIDENTIAL
a) 603 Oak Avenue - Change roof pitch & install metal roof on rear
addition
b) 909 Magnolia Avenue - Remove tin garage, install privacy fence
c) Violetta Williams Properties (Previously Tabled)
1) 611 Oak Avenue
2) 621 Oak Avenue
3) 615 Park Avenue
4) 612 Park Avenue
5) 612 Park Avenue (stairway)
6) 210 Laurel Avenue
d) Vacant Lot North of 719 Oak Avenue - Move house on to vacant
lot
e) 606 Park Avenue - Install aluminum over facia board, repaint, repair
screens
f) 1 109 Elm Avenue - Install vinyl siding
VI. Acknowledgement of Minor Review Committee Actions
a) 901 S. Magnolia Avenue - Install 3' picket and 6'stockade fence
b) 301 W. 10th Street - Re- stucco building & paint trim
c) 107 W. First Street - Temporary Banner
—d) 207 Magnolia Avenue - Paint colors & Barrel Planters
e) 703 Palmetto Avenue - Replace porch floor
f) 1019 Myrtle Avenue - Paint colors
VII. Discussion Regarding 705 Magnolia Avenue (stucco repair)
VIII. Discussion Regarding Legal Representation
IX. Discussion Regarding Log Cabin
X. Budget Approval
XI. Appreciation Letter from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
XII. Other Business
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY COMMISSION CONFERENCE'ROOM
CITY HALL '
May 14, 1996
4:30 P.M.
I• Call to Order and Roll Call:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Laura
Howell at 4:35 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kimberly Capucille
Jerry Mills
Sue Mitchell
Julia Goeb
Paul Porter
Laura Howell
Chris Cranias
Helen Stairs
II. MEMBERS ABSENT:
Cathryn Welch (excused)
Don Moore (excused)
Michael Skat (excused)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Andrew VanGaale, Associate Planner
Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary
III• APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Porter moved to approve the
Minutes as circulated. Seconded by Ms. Capucille. All
in favor. Motion carried.
IV. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness:
Commercial: 208 S. Sanford Avenue - Exterior
Renovations: Helen Stairs was present representing this
application. She stated that they would be renovating
the front by removing the wood and replacing it with
brick with the addition of doors and windows and some
wrought iron work. Mrs. Stairs stated that this
structure has no historic value or integrity. Mr. Porter
stated that he feels it would enhance the neighborhood
and moved for approval. Seconded by Mr. Cranias. Mr.
Mills stated that he did not have enough information on
the application to vote in favor. Ms. Howell stated that
she was opposed to the inconsistencies with the doors
with half lights rather than glass doors. In opposition
to the motion were Mr. Mills, Ms. Howell and Ms.
Capucille. Mrs. Stairs abstained. Motion carried.
107 W. First Street - Install awning and Fenced Seating
Area: Mr. Mills moved to approve as long as the size of
the lettering meets requirements. Seconded by Ms.
Capucille. Ms. Howell opposed. Motion carried.
V. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness:
Residential: 603 Oak Avenue - Change Roof Pitch and
Install Metal Roof on Rear Addition: Mr. Mills moved to
approve. Seconded by Ms. Capucille. All in favor.
Motion carried.
909 Magnolia Avenue - Remove Tin Garage, Install Privacy
Fence: Daryl and Elizabeth Douglas were present for
representation. Mr. Mills moved to approve. Seconded by
Mr. Cranias. All in favor. Motion carried.
611 Oak Avenue: Tom Greene, Attorney, Mr. Balant,
Contractor, and a Court Reporter were present. Mr. Mills
made a motion to approve Items 1A-to repaint the body of
the house white; Item 1B -to be painted white not red;
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Item C -house trim to be repainted red including Items C1
through C5; Item D- wooden window screens to be repainted
black; Item E1 -wood fencing to be repainted red; Item 4-
replace 8 wooden window screens with matching material;
Item 5- replace 3 aluminum window screens with matching
material; Item 6- replace 1 aluminum awning window with
new aluminum single hung window as per City of Sanford
Fire Inspector's request upstairs front south side; Item
7- install pressure treated lattice around perimeter of
dwelling and paint red. Seconded by Mr. Cranias. All in
favor. Motion carried.
621 Oak Avenue: Same applicant, same representatives:
Mr. Balant stated that all structures will be painted.
Mr. Mills moved to approve Items 1A-body of house to be
repainted white; 1C -house trim to be repainted white; lE-
wooden window screens to be repainted black; 1F- wooden
window shutters to be repainted green; 2A- replace 8 -10
pieces of 1x6 lap siding in various locations on north
side with matching material; 3- replace 4 wooden window
screens with matching material; 4- replace 5 aluminum
window screens with matching material; 5- install pressure
treated lattice underpinning around perimeter of dwelling
and paint it green to match the shutters; removal of all
.T 1 -11 siding, because it is inappropriate, and replace
it with lap siding and paint it white to match. Items
1B -would be denied, the color red is to be painted white;
Item 2B would be denied, materials should be replaced
with lap siding; Item 6- strongly urge the applicant to
match the shutters; Item 7- removal of the lattice from
the front porch window. Seconded by Ms. Capucille. Ms.
Howell noted that the lattice requires approval. Mr.
Mills amended his motion to remove Item 7- lattice,
stating that it is inappropriately applied and should be
removed. Ms. Capucille seconded the amendment. Mrs.
Stairs in opposition. Motion carried. Mr. Balant stated
that because there is a little T 1 -11 siding that is in
need of repair, from a cost standpoint, there is no way
they could go in and replace it all with lap siding. Ms.
Howell stated that this Board is not dealing with cost,
that it is dealing with integrity, and that there is an
appeals process. Mr. Balant stated that this item would
be appealed.
615 Park Avenue: Same applicant and same
representatives. Mr. Mills moved to approve Items 1A-
body of house that is now red to be repainted red; 1B-
house trim to be white; Bl- wooden window frames; B2-
window castings; B3- soffit and fascia; B4 -porch ceiling;
C1 -house trim to be white not red; C2 -doors and door
frames and castings; regarding Items 2A- replace 3 pieces
with matching material on the east side and 2B- replace 5
pieces with matching materials on north side and ask
applicant to show whether there is or there is not siding
underneath and what condition it is in before the Board
approves or denies these items; Item 3- replace corner
boards - is a moot point if T 1 -11 is removed - denied if
the T 1 -11 siding is taken off; and approve Item 4-
install pressure treated lattice under pinning around
perimeter of dwelling and paint red. Mr. Mills stated
that included in his motion is that the Board does not
want the applicant to paint the T 1 -11 siding and replace
the small pieces, the Board wants to see test areas to
see what the condition of the siding underneath is. If
the siding underneath is there and appears to be in
reasonable condition, will ask that the T 1 -11 siding be
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removed from the entire structure. In opposition were
Ms. Stairs, Mr. Porter and Mr. Cranias. Motion carried.
612 Park Avenue: Same applicant, same representatives.
Mr. Mills moved to approve Items 1A of house that is
now Country Coral to be repainted same; 1B -house trim
that is now Country Coral to be repainted same; 1C -house
trim that is now red to be repainted same; 1C1- doors;
1C2 -door frames and side lites; 1C3 porch canopy; 1C4-
steps, railings and fences as long as they meet codes;
1D- wooden window screen frames to be repainted black;
Item 2 install handrails on four sets of lower steps
using matching materials; Item 3- replace one window sill
on south side of building with matching material; Item 4-
patch exterior stucco to match existing. Seconded by Ms.
Goeb. All in favor. Motion carried.
612 Park Avenue: Mr. Mills moved to approve. Seconded
by Mr. Cranias. All in favor. Motion carried.
210 Laurel Avenue: Same applicant, same representatives:
Mr. Mills moved to approve Items 1- repaint the entire
structure; 1A-body of house to be repainted white; 1B-
trim on house to be repainted blue; 1B part 2 -doors to be
painted blue; B1 -four columns in front; C -trim on house
to be painted white; C1- wooden window and screens to be
retained in black; 2A -on the southside replace one piece
1x2 lap siding; and Items 2, 3, and 4. Seconded by Ms.
Goeb. All in favor. Motion carried.
Vacant Lot North of 719 Oak Avenue - Move house on to
vacant lot: Mr. Mills moved to deny. Seconded by Mr.
Porter. All in favor. Motion carried.
606 Park Avenue - Install aluminum over facia board,
repaint, repair screens: Mr. Mills moved to deny the
placement of a piece of aluminum facia over the existing
surface. Seconded by Ms. Capucille. All in favor.
Motion carried. Mr. Mills moved to approve repairing and
replacing some wooden screens with like materials.
Seconded by Mr. Cranias. All in favor. Motion carried.
1109 Elm Avenue - Install Vinyl Siding: Mr. Mills moved
to approve. Seconded by Ms. Goeb. All in favor. Motion
carried.
VI. The Board acknowledged the actions of the Minor Review
Committee: a) 901 S. Magnolia Avenue - Install 3' Picket
and 6' Stockade Fence; b) 301 W. 10th St. - Re- stucco
Building and Paint Trim; c) 107 W. First St. - Temporary
Banner; d) 207 Magnolia. Avenue - Paint Colors & Barrel
Planters; e) 703 Palmetto Avenue - Replace Porch Floor;
f) 1019 Myrtle Avenue - Paint Colors.
VII. Discussion Regarding 705 Magnolia Avenue (Stucco Repair):
Ms. Howell stated that the main issue was to repair the
stucco, not to redo the whole house. There was a feeling
that the whole house didn't need to be redone especially
since the historic stucco was so nice. Mr. Mills stated
that he drove by and that the stucco was done
inappropriately and went way beyond the original approval
of the C of A. Mr. Mills moved to request the owner to
remove the stucco and restore the original stucco back to
the way it was originally. Seconded by Ms. Mitchell.
Mr. Porter wondered if this was impractical. Mr. Mills
stated that it is not really practical but that he is
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tired of people doing things such as this. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Discussion regarding follow -up to completion of work
included hiring a part time inspector. Mr. VanGaale
stated that he would attempt to figure out a system
whereby he could go back 6- months and lock in on the
applicants that were approved and attempt to visit the
sites. Mr. Mills stated that what this ends up being is
doubling up on the amount of things that the Board has to
look at before the meeting. This will include present
applications and applications from 6 months ago. The
applications from 6- months ago should be very quick, more
or less a drive -by. Mr. VanGaale stated that
applications from 6- months ago could easily go at the
bottom of the Agenda.
VIII• Discussion Regarding Legal Representation: Discussion
was not necessary after reference was made to the
memorandum from the City Manager.
IX. Discussion Regarding Log Cabin: Mr. VanGaale stated that
the City was asking for any requests from the Board to
save any part of this building. The Board didn't have
any requests.
X. Budget Approval: Mr. VanGaale reported that the
Department is requesting another $6,000 for next year.
Ms. Goeb moved for approval. Seconded by Ms. Capucille.
Motion carried.
XI. Appreciation Letter From the Florida Trust for Historic
Preservation: Mr. VanGaale reported that he had received
a nice letter from the Florida Trust for the Board's
generous donation of $250.00.
XII. Other Business:
Mr. Cranias asked if Staff could look into providing
Walking Tour Brochures at the Airport.
Ms. Howell presented a book that was written by Altermese
Bentley. Ms. Capucille moved to buy three books and
donate one to the Library, one to the Sanford Historic
Museum, and keep one on file. Seconded by Mr. Mills.
Motion carried.
Mr. VanGaale reported that he and Jay Marder had come up
with some procedures dealing with renewing and /or
extending a Certificate of Appropriateness once the 6-
month timeframe has come about. Mr. Mills moved to
approve the changes as presented. Mr. Porter seconded.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. VanGaale reported that the Florida Trust is having a
meeting on Saturday the 18th from loam to 2:30pm, Tour of
Sanford. Alicia Clarke will be directing the bus tour.
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