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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.18.16P1877-1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Wednesday, May 18, 2016 City Commission Chambers, 1St Floor, Sanford City Hall 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida Workshop /Training — 4 Pm Regular Scheduled Meeting — 5:30 PM Agenda Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes March 16, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes Public Meetings PM -1 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for street sign "toppers" at various locations in the historic district. Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 1002 -xxxx (Various Locations) Property Owners: City of Sanford (Right of Way) Representative: Nelson Beverly, Sanford Historic Trust PM -2 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the gazebo in Centennial Park located at 400 Park Avenue. Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 0604 -0000 Property Owner: City of Sanford Representative: Robert Beall PM -3 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an exterior wood staircase and install a wood door on the west elevation at 214 S. Oak Avenue. Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 0405 -0040 Property Owner: John Hagan Trustee FBO Representative: John Hagan Minor Reviews Review of Certificate of Appropriateness approvals issued administratively from March 1, 2016 through April 30, 2016. Six Month Reviews Below are approvals /denials by the board during the September and October 2015 meetings. Updates will be given at the meeting. 202 S. Magnolia Avenue The board approved the request for construction of a one story building on two lots, to include retail stores, offices, and a restaurant. 1002 S. Magnolia Avenue The board approved the request to modify the enclosed porch at rear of house. 1215 S. Palmetto Avenue The board approved the request to replace porch columns and railings based on the design submitted by the applicant at meeting and construct a new wood shed. Pagel of 2 Code Enforcement Case Review Citizen Participation Staff Reports Chairman and Board Items for Discussion Adjournment Please be advised that more than one member of the City Commission or any City Board, Commission, or Committee may attend this meeting. The purpose of this notice is to serve as a contingency in the event of such attendance, but is not intended to encourage attendance or permit participation if attendance occurs. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 407.688.5010 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 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 or she 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) Page 2 of 2 Minutes Historic Preservation Board May 18, 2016 — 5:30 PM City Commission Chambers City Hall, Sanford, Florida Members Present Ian Carfagna, Chairman Ana Yebba, Vice Chairman Cheryl Deming Tammy Agnini Members Absent Hank Dieckhaus Others Present Lonnie Groot, Assistant City Attorney Robert Beall, Operations Manager Christine Dalton, Community Planner /Historic Preservation Officer Mary Muse, Administrative Coordinator Mr. Carfagna called the regular meeting to order at 5:31 PM. Minutes Ms. Deming moved to approve the March 16, 2016 regular meeting minutes. Ms. Yebba seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. Public Hearing/Meetings PM -1 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for street sign "toppers" at various locations in the historic district. Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 1002 -xxxx (Various Locations) Property Owners: City of Sanford (Right of Way) Representative: Nelson Beverly, Sanford Historic Trust Ms. Yebba moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for street sign "toppers" at various locations in the historic district based on a finding that proposed signs are consistent with the purpose and intent of Schedule S and complies with the specific design guidelines contained within Schedule S, as outlined in the above staff report. The Historic Preservation Board submits a recommendation of approval to the City Commission for consideration. Ms. Deming seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. PM -2 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the gazebo in Centennial Park located at 400 Park Avenue. Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 0604 -0000 Property Owner: City of Sanford Representative: Robert Beall Jane Wright and Nelson Beverly came forward to speak. There was concern if it would be rebuilt as well as what the time table was for the gazebo to get in this condition and what other structures might the city have that is in disrepair. Ms. Deming moved to approve the request to demolish the gazebo in Centennial Park at 400 S. Park Avenue based on a finding that the proposed scope of work is consistent with the purpose and intent of Schedule S, and complies with the design guidelines in Schedule S. Specifically, the gazebo is not historic, and removal of it from the park will not adversely impact the historic district. The board has determined that waiver of the criteria set forth in Section 12.0, A, items 10 -11, and Section 12.0, B, C, D, E, F, and G is appropriate and lawful. Ms. Agnini seconded. Motion carried 3 -1, Mr. Carfagna against. MINUTES —MAY 18, 2016 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD PAGE 2 Ms. Deming moved to recommend City Commission fund the replacement of the gazebo in next budget and authorize board Chairman to send letter to the Commission and require the design proposal to be submitted to HPB for review /approval. Ms. Yebba seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. PM -3 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an exterior wood staircase and install a wood door on the west elevation at 214 S. Oak Avenue. Tax Parcel Number: 25- 19- 30 -5AG- 0405 -0040 Property Owner: John Hagan Trustee FBO Representative: Patrick Vandivier Ms. Agnini moved to approve the request to construct an exterior wood staircase and install a wood door at 214 S. Oak Avenue based on a finding that the proposed alterations are consistent with the purpose and intent of Schedule S, and complies with the design guidelines in Schedule S. Ms. Deming seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. Code Enforcement Case Review Ms. Dalton distributed a copy of the Historic District Open Case Report and the Historic District Fine Report. There was discussion regarding sidewalk caf6s and signage as it relates to being checked for compliance with their approvals. Also, the condition of the RiverWalk as it relates to the wall and swings need to be addressed and corrected. Citizen Participation None. Staff Reports Ms. Dalton presented a letter of support for the St. James A.M.E. Church to apply for a Special Category Grant. Ms. Agnini moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter of support. Ms. Yebba seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. Ms. Dalton reported May is National Historic Preservation Month and the theme is "This Place Matters." Donovan Rypkema, a national renowned historic preservation economist, will be speaking in Winter Park on May 21 The topic will be "Historic Preservation and Economics: Recent Lessons from Home and Abroad." Ms. Dalton spoke about her attendance at the Florida Trust Conference in Tallahassee. Chairman and Board Items for Discussion There .was discussion about the status of the Wells Fargo Bank, 202 Magnolia Avenue, and property at 8"' & Magnolia Avenue. Mr. Carfagna requested staff to attend the City Commission Work Session with the intent to present the option of taking the design guidelines for new construction that are in Schedule S and applying them to the Sanford Avenue not already included in the district (3rd Street to 6th Street). Mr. Carfagna informed the board he will be stepping down since he will be moving out of the State and thanked the board for their support during his time on the board. Ms. Dalton presented an appreciation gift from her and the board. Ms. Yebba stated she would like to have Cindy's Dance Studio building removed from the National Registry. After discussion, Ms. Yebba requested staff to contact the State and find out what the process would be to have it removed and report back. Ms. Deming seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM. ANA YEBB CE CHAIRMAN