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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.10.89A G E N D A HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Meeting of August 10, 1989 Commission Conference Room, Sanford City Hall Sanford, Florida 4:30 P.M. I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes of July 13, 1989 III. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness A. Awnings at 200 West First Street IV. Downtown Beaches V. Grant Agreement for Design Guidelines VI. Revision of Historic Board Enabling Ordinance VII. Committee Reports: Budget - Cal Conklin Plaque Signage & Walking Tour - Don Moore VIII. Other Business ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is not provided by the City of Sanford, (FS 286.0105) M I N U T E S HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD AUGUST 10, 1989 4:30 P.M. Commission Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, Sanford, Florida Members Present: Cal Conklin, Chairman William "Duke" Adamson Kay Bartholomew Ron Fiorelli Jerry Mills Don Moore Members Absent: Edward Blacksheare Albert Fitts Nancy Gunning Others in Attendance: Alicia Clarke, City Liaison Penny Davis, Secretary Gary Winn, Building Official Robert McKee Mark Shuttleworth The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Cal Conklin at 4:40 P.M. A brief discussion was held regarding the absenteeism of the board members. Mr. Adamson expressed his concern to the Board regarding his absenteeism. He stated that he had sincere interest in the board and his absenteeism was due to his busy schedule. Mr. Mills explained that absenteeism is a problem because of the difficulty making a quorum. Jerry Mills moved to approve the minutes of July 13, 1989. Seconded by Ron Fiorelli and carried by unanimous vote. Gary Winn reported on the banner sign at the Half Shell Restaurant at 119 S. Magnolia Ave. Mr. Winn stated that John Justice, manager of the restaurant, is in the process of having a sign designed and should be able to submit an Application for Certificate of Appropriateness before the next meeting, September 14, 1989. Mr. Winn informed the Board that he had explained to Mr. Justice that the banner sign that he presently has up will have to be removed on or before August 16, 1989, or he will be cited by the Code Enforcement Board. Sun Bank, National Association submitted an Application for Certificate of Appropriateness to replace old canvas awnings over the automatic teller and the rear door on the building at 200 West First Street. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING, can't. Page 2 Duke Adamson moved the application be approved. Seconded by Ron Fiorelli and carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Conklin reported on the downtown benches. He received a phone .call from Oletta Yates expressing her concern regarding the location of the benches in the downtown area. Ms. Yates noted the benches seem to close to plate glass windows. Mr. Conklin informed the Board that he had suggested Ms. Yates submit her concerns in writing to the various different Boards and departments of the City involved. Mr. Mills reported on the Grant Agreement for Design Guidelines. He read the advertisement for the Request for Proposal. that the Purchasing Agent will submit for a consultant to draft the design guidelines. Mr. Mills reported on the Enabling Ordinance. He informed the Board that he attended the second reading of the Ordinance by the City Commission. He explained the Boards requirement on having at least two members of the Board be members other than citizens or people that have a business in downtown. The Commission will set up a workshop to discuss it further. Mr. Mills requested Ms. Clarke check with the City Clerk to see that it is scheduled in the near future. Mr. Moore reported on the Plaque Committee. He informed the Board that he had met with Mr. Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning, and Mr. Shearin, Purchasing Agent, and they had worked out a method where they could issue purchase orders for the services, drawings, products, layout, and the plaques. Mr. Moore has submitted the prints to the plaque company for their evaluation. Mr. Moore reported that there are a total of 22 plaques. There will be 15 photos and the other 7 will be line drawings. Most of the line drawings will have to come from todays photographs with some artistic embellishments. Mr. Moore informed the Board that he had discussed the mounting of the plaques with Mr. Kelly, Public Works Director. Mr. Moore requested that Mr. Adamson re- communicate with the people to inform them the plaques will be ready for mounting in early December. A brief discussion was held regarding the large amount of litter in the downtown area. Mr. Moore suggested Mr. Conklin speak with Mr. Faison, City Manager, regarding the concerns of the litter. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD FETING con't. Page 3 Mr. Moore reported on the Walking, Tour Brochure. The Brochure will be a simple, inexpensive foldout with photos. The consensus of the Board was to start the Walking Tour at the clock and have the clock on the brochure. Several members expressed discontent with the Commission Conference Room as a meeting place and suggested Mr. Conklin speak with Mr. Faison regarding this. Mr. Mills read the letter that he wrote to Jeno Paulucci regarding the preservation /restoration of the Kent's Garage building. Mr. Mills reported on the proposed National Regional District south of the Sanford Commercial District. Mr. Mills stated once the additional information requested by the State was collected the next procedure would be to have a Public Hearing. A brief discussion was held regarding the Historic District's boundaries. Mr. Mills explained to the Board that the National Register District is smaller than the Commercial Historic District defined by the City's ordinance. Mr. Mills stated he would contact Barbara Maddick with the Bureau of Historic Preservation in Tallahassee and get a file copy of the National Register Application for the Commercial District. As there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Penny L. Davis