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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.09.02Historic Preservation Board Meeting Notice and Agenda Date: May 9, 2002 Location: Sanford City Hall City Commission Chambers 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771 Time: Workshop 5:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. Workshop: 1. Discussion of Code Enforcement Procedures and Regulations with Stacy Tebo, Code Enforcement Manager 2. Guidelines for front yard lighting 3. Committee updates and discussions Regular Meeting: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call - excused and unexcused absences 3. Approval of Minutes: April 11, 2002 4. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness — Residential District a) 207 E. l n th St. Install Curb cut (Con't from 4/11/02) b) 317 S. Oak Ave. Move house out of Historic District (Con't from 4/11) C) 618 S. Oak Ave. Extend wooden picket fence d) 603 S. Oak Ave. Install shed; Install fence e) 806 S. Magnolia Ave. Install fence f) 610 Magnolia Ave. Install aluminum shed g) 311 Park Avenue Remove rear addition h) 321 S. Magnolia Ave. Replace porch posts, add brackets & gable wings; Install gutters & downspouts, rear fence; i) 1201 S. Oak Ave. Move window; add window at back of house 5. Minor Reviews 6. 6 -month Reviews 215 & 217 S. Oak Ave.: Construct fence; 117 '/2 Magnolia Ave.: Remove marquee; add awning; replace louver & bricks on fagade. 1008 Palmetto Ave.: Replace front porch floor and porch steps. 101 W. 9 t '' St.: Replace front door. 901 Magnolia Ave.: Remove 2nd floor door to restore wall and install 2 windows. 900 Magnolia Ave.: Replace windows. 1201 Oak Ave. Replace roof, Remove window & entrance; Remove detail on porch; 400 Palmetto Ave.: Replace railing on lower porch. 613 Magnolia Ave.: Install window shutters. 800 Magnolia Ave.: Replace front porch floor. 823 Park Ave.: Add rear addition. 7. Chairman and Board's items for discussion Adjournment. MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING OF May 9, 2002 5:00 PM CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY HALL, SANFORD, FLORIDA MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Farrell Marveen Kelly Rey Sylvester Stephen Myers Denny Gibbs Maria Shreve Scott Singeisen Mary Valente Leslie Stevens Tom Goodman MEMBERS ABSENT: Alexander Then OTHERS PRESENT: Antonia Gerli, Staff Liaison Stacy Tebo, Code Enforcement Lynnette Mote, Recording Secretary Mr. Singeisen called the workshop meeting to order at 5:06, PM. Ms. Tebo handed out examples of code violation notices to the Board. She explained the difference between the Code Enforcement Process and the Warning Process. She said the Warning came first and had to be in person. There is a 30 -day time limit, and after time expires, if the violator has not complied, they may be cited. The Code Enforcement Process includes going before the Code Enforcement Board. She stated that the Code Enforcement inspectors usually talk to the citizen first, check with Ms. Gerli, then, if there are no results, write the warning. Mr. Myers said they had discussed in the past a punitive fine for people who went before the Historic Preservation Board after the fact. Ms. Gerli said after the fact permits cost a double permit fee. Mr. Myers noted that many people come before the Board claiming to be ignorant of the codes, and he didn't think they really were. Also, there is the question of the infraction being irreversible. Ms. Tebo said that an irreversible infraction would be given a citation and a $50.00 ticket, but would not go before the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Myers said he would like to see an HPB process established for this circumstance. In answer to a question, Ms. Tebo stated that there could be a two- to ten -month time frame on a violation, depending on what a "reasonable time" is and whether or not the customer receives the certified letter in a timely manner. Ms. Gibbs asked if it is an infraction to tear off a front porch without a permit or an approval from the HPB, and was told that the infraction would have to be something really serious before Code Enforcement would ticket the customer. Ms. Shreve asked what the HPB recourse is when a C of A is issued with stipulations, and the customer doesn't comply. Ms. Tebo told her it would be a violation of Schedule S, and there could be a ticket issued. Mr. Singeisen asked if the C of A becomes part of the package, and was told it did, and the inspectors would look at the HPB- approved work, along with the rest. Mr. Singeisen stated that he saw a future problem in that some people in the Historic District ignore problems until the building needs to be torn down, and then they get a condemnation. Ms. Shreve asked what the recourse is for burned buildings, and was told they usually are condemned. Mr. Singeisen asked if there was a report on Lighting Guidelines, and was told there was not. It will be postponed for discussion next month. The Education Committee did not have a report, nor did the Materials Committee. Mr. Singeisen welcomed their new Board member, Tom Goodman. Mr. Goodman introduced himself and gave a brief background. Mr. Singeisen asked to appoint the Selection Committee for the consultant that will rewrite Schedule S. Mr. Singeisen recommended one member from each committee, and two people from the Board at large. Mr. Singeisen, Ms. Shreve, Mr. Then, Ms. Gibbs, and Mr. Goodman, with Mr. Sylvester as an alternate will be on the selection committee. Workshop adjourned at 6:00, PM. 2 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING OF May 9, 2002 6:00 PM CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY HALL, SANFORD, FLORIDA MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott Singeisen Maria Shreve Barbara Farrell Leslie Stevens Mary Valente Rey Sylvester Denny Gibbs Marveen Kelly Stephen Myers Tom Goodman MEMBERS ABSENT: Alexander Then OTHERS PRESENT: Antonia Gerli, Staff Liaison Lynnette Mote, Recording Secretary Mr. Singeisen called the meeting to order at 6:06, PM. Mr. Singeisen asked for approval of the April 11 minutes. A correction was requested for Item 4b. Ms. Farrell motioned to approve. Ms. Gibbs seconded. Motion carried 10 -0. Item 4a, 207 E. 11 th Street. Rachel Cheek was there to present. Ms. Cheek asked Ms. Gerli what she had found out regarding her application. Ms. Gerli said that Engineering would not recommend approval of a new curb cut. Ms. Cheek asked her who she needed to talk to in order to get one, and was told that there are no variances given for parking on the ROW. Mr. Singeisen told her that her application was to install a curb cut; did she have an alternate plan, or should the Board act on the request as is? Ms Cheek said she would like to look into the matter further. Mr. Singeisen stated that for record - keeping purposes, the Engineering Department recommends not approving ROW use. He recommended that she withdraw her application at this time, and she did. Item 4b, 317 S. Oak Avenue. Angela Toney, continued from April 11, 2002 meeting. Darrel Duncan presenting: request to move house from 317 Oak Avenue to 1205 Elm Ave. He was asked for a site plan. He said he did not have one at this time, as Ms. Toney is waiting for HPB approval before she goes to any great expense. Ms. Valente 1. said she had one. Ms. Gibbs said that a house probably could not be put on the property, as legally it has unity of title, and it could be a non - conforming lot. Mr. Singeisen said that the Board should really wait until Ms. Toney could be present. Mr. Myers moved to table the item. Seconded by Stevens. Motion carried 10 -0. Item 4c, 618 S. Oak Avenue, extend wooden fence to enclose back yard. Georgia Hart presenting. Mr. Sylvester asked if the parking slab would stay the same, and was told it would, and it would be gated. Mr. Myers moved to approve. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried 10 -0. Item 4d, 603 S. Oak Avenue, to install a shed and fence. Darrel Duncan was there to present. Mr. Singeisen asked if the new shed would be enclosed by the new fence. Mr. Duncan showed the board pictures of what he proposed to do. Ms. Farrell motioned to approve. Ms. Gibbs seconded. Motion carried 10 -0. Item 4e, 806 S. Magnolia Avenue, to install a fence, Mary Larsen presenting. Ms. Larsen handed out drawings and she had examples of paint colors and a fence post cap she wanted to use. The fence would be 47" high and painted green. It was suggested that she use a stain that would help protect the wood instead of paint. Ms. Kelly motioned to approve. Seconded by Mr. Myers. Motion carried 10 -0. Item 4f, 610 Magnolia Avenue, to install an aluminum shed. Mr. and Mrs. Newton were there to present. Mr. Myers asked what the current size limits are, and was told 100 square feet. Ms. Kelly motioned to approve with the condition that the shed be limited to 100 square feet. Seconded by Ms. Gibbs. Motion carried 10 -0. Item 4g, 311 Park Avenue, to remove rear addition of house. Ronald and John Hernandez were there to present. They stated that they want to remove the entire back addition. They will replace siding to match what is already there. Ms. Farrell motioned to approve. Ms. Shreve seconded. Motion carried 10 -0. Item 4h, 321 S. Magnolia Avenue, to replace porch posts, add brackets and gable wings, install gutters and downspouts, and add to the rear fence. Ms. Alesandra Saunders was there to present for Steve and Lee Richarde. Ms. Kelly had seen a picture of what the original house looked like, and said it did have turned posts. Mr. Singeisen asked Ms. Stevens to address the issue of the vinyl fence, as she is on the Materials Committee. She said that anything past the side of the house had to be of wood, or it would have to be obscured by landscaping. 2 Mr. Myers made the motion to approve with the conditions that the fence be made of wood from the house line to the sidewalk, and that it be no taller than 4'. Ms. Stevens seconded. Motion failed 5 -5. Ms. Gibbs motioned to approve the application with the exception of the scrolled brackets and wing ends. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried 10 -0. Item 4i, 1201 S. Oak Avenue, to move a window and add windows to the back of the house. Mr. Rey Sylvester of 1815 S. Sanford Avenue presented. He brought hand -outs of the planned improvements and elevations and gave them to the Board. He plans to move one window and add a window at the back of the house. Mr. Singeisen pointed out that this application was for the continuation of the porch to the end of the house; removal of the door was already approved. Mr. Sylvester explained that he was replacing the windows because they had rotted. The motion was made by Ms. Valente to approve. Ms. Stevens seconded. Motion carried 10 -0. Mr. Singeisen asked if there were any concerns from the Board members. Ms. Stevens — The Vilhein house still has metal doors, and the gray house on Magnolia Avenue, 300 block, still has metal doors. Also, the house at 1111 Magnolia Avenue still has their art glass. Ms. Gerli said she would check on these. Mr. Sylvester — Would like to see a database established with photos taken once a year. Ms. Gibbs told him that there is one, and the Trust has it. She also pointed out that Code Enforcement does a sweep of the area when a complaint is received. Ms. Gerli added that we now have Saturday Code Enforcement. Ms. Shreve — Would like to see something in the S Code that puts a time limit on how long one can leave plywood over their windows. She said it made her very sad to see this happen in the District. Ms. Gerli said she would talk to Ms. Tebo about this issue. Mr. Singeisen - He would like to send a letter of appreciation to Bob Kuhn and Melanie Winternheimer. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. 3