HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.13.03Historic Preservation Board
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Date: February 13, 2003
Location: Sanford City Hall
City Commission Chambers
300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call - excused and unexcused absences
3. Approval of Minutes: January 9, 2003
4. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness — Residential District
a)
306 W. 6 t " St.
Construct picket fence
b)
1020 Elm Ave.
Construct privacy fence; Construct front porch
C)
601 Palmetto Ave.
Construct temporary carport
d)
711 Palmetto Ave.
Install 6' high wood stockade fence
e)
1100 Park Ave.
Demolish Pole Barn
f)
1300 Magnolia Ave.
Construct garage and breezeway
g)
1201 Oak Ave.
Install casement windows on second story
h)
908 Magnolia Ave.
Construct 5' high fence and 3' high fence
5. Minor Reviews
6. 6 -month Reviews
a)
107 Magnolia Ave.
Reroof; replace windows
b)
1006 Palmetto Ave.
Construct 6' cypress fence
C)
823 Park Ave.
Replace door with window; Remove roof above door
d)
1220 Magnolia Ave.
Construct fence
e)
908 Magnolia Ave.
Modify existing windows; Construct wall at alley
f)
910 Park Ave.
Replace window screens with aluminum screens
g)
802 Palmetto Ave.
Place metal storage shed at rear of property
h)
1119 Myrtle Avenue
Construct temporary fenced child play area
7. Chairman and Board's items for discussion
8. Adjournment.
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
5:00 P.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CITY HALL, SANFORD, FLORIDA
MEMBERS PRESENT
Stephanie Powers
Denny Gibbs
Barbara Farrell
Leslie Stevens
Alexander Then
Marveen Kelly
R Sylvester
Scott Singeisen
Maria Shreve
MEMBERS ABSENT
Thomas Goodman
Steve Myers
OTHERS PRESENT
Antonia Gerli, Staff Liaison
Jo -Ann Johnson, Recording Secretary
Alexander Then called the meeting to order at 5:11 PM
Mr. Sylvester moved to approve minutes from January 9, 2003. Ms. Gibbs mentioned
that she thought the board voted to not accept last minute applications in the previous
meeting but didn't see any mention of it in the minutes. Mr. Sylvester motioned to
approve. Ms. Gibbs seconded. Motion carried 7 -0 (Mr. Singeisen and Ms. Shreve not
present at time of vote).
Residential District
Item 4a — 306 W 6 th St., Marilyn Maples, owner presented the board her case for approval
although the fence is already installed. She has (3) panels of 8' long PVC fence. Ms.
Stevens thought board was going to prohibit vinyl fencing in front yard and allow vinyl
in the rear yard with exceptions. Mr. Then asked is she would consider a wood fence. Ms.
Maples said she would not. Ms. Maples was informed that if the board approved a wood
fence she would have 6 months to make the change. Ms. Maples decided not to change to
wood fencing and withdrew her application. She was informed that since she did not have
approval, code enforcement would be informed.
Mr. Singeisen entered meeting at 5:18.
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Item 4b — 1020 Elm Ave., Applicant was absent, item tabled.
Item 4c — 601 Palmetto Ave., applicant absent, item tabled.
Item 4d — 711 Palmetto Ave., Marianna Henderson owner, requesting permission to
install 6' wood stockade fence in rear of house. Ms. Farrell motioned to approve. Ms.
Stevens seconded. Motion carried 8 -0.
Item 4e — 1100 Park Ave., David Lamb requested permission from the Board to remove a
20' x 10' wood pole barn. Mr. Then asked if there was any historical significance
attached to the structure. Mr. Then moved to approve. Ms. Kelly seconded. Motion
carried 7 -0. Mr. Sylvester recused.
Item 49 — 1201 Oak Ave., Rey Sylvester, 412 Grandview Ave. N., owner of 1201 Oak
Ave., is requesting approval of the installation of casement windows in the gable ends of
the house. Windows will be recessed since they swing in. Ms. Gibbs moved to approve.
Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried 7 -0. (Mr. Sylvester presenting).
Item 4h — 908 Magnolia Ave., Leslie Stevens, owner requesting approval from the board
to install a 5' white painted picket style wood fence. Board asked if the would be
decorative finials on post tops. Ms. Stevens indicated it was possible that they might add
them. Board indicated they would approve a chamfered top. Ms. Farrell moved to
approve as stated with chamfering of posts or leaving straight. Ms. Gibbs seconded.
Motion Carried 7 -0. (Ms. Stevens presenting.)
Ms. Shreve entered meeting at 5:44.
Item 4 -i — 818 Palmetto Ave., Joe Forbes re- applied to the board for a vinyl fence. He
explained that even though he had been approved for wood, he wanted to reapply for
vinyl. Mr. Sylvester made motion to deny. Ms. Stevens seconded. 7 -1 motion carried
(Powers against).
Item 4f — 1300 Magnolia Ave., Mary Valente, owner, presented the board with an
application to construct a garage, breezeway addition, as well as an addition to the sw
corner of house to extend mudroom. Ms. Gibbs motioned to approve as submitted. Mr.
Sylvester seconded. Motion carried 9 -0.
Minor Reviews.
Six Month Reviews - discussion regarding 910 Park Ave., Ms. Powers asked what action
the board takes with regard to 6 month reviews. Ms. Singeisen explained that it is
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basically a tickler file for the board to check on completion of work and compliance to
applications approved with conditions. Ms. Powers asked if it was procedure to venture
onto the property. She was instructed that inspections were usually done from the
roadway or alley.
Board Members items for discussion — Ms. Powers was welcomed. Revised copies of the
proposed S code were passed out. It was decided that any comments would be e- mailed
to all board members and to Ms. Gerli by to March 10, 2003. If any major issues or large
numbers of questions were to arise from board member review, a possible work session
could be scheduled.
A new vice chair needed to be elected, Ms. Shreve nominated Mr. Sylvester. He accepted
the nomination.
Item 4c — 601 Palmetto Ave., Brian Nash presented the board with his application to
construct a carport on the existing 12' x 24' concrete pad at the rear of his property.
Construction would be wood framed with a corrugated metal roof. Mr. Sylvester
suggested that a gable end may be more appropriate for the style of the house and the
district. The applicant was amenable to building a gable end. Mr. Sylvester moved to
approve with a gable end roof rather than submitted corrugated metal with a minimum
4/12 pitch. Ms. Gibbs seconded. Motion carried 9 -0.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.