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11.16.11A I ' I HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Rlb Wednesday, November 16, 2011 � City Commission Chambers, 1 Floor, Sanford City Hall 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida Regularly Scheduled Meeting: 5:30 PM Agenda Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes ■ October 19, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes Public Hearing PH -1 Hold a Public Hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the property located at 911 S. Palmetto Avenue to construct a new church building and modify the existing building. Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 1101 -0000 Property Owner: Church Life Christian, Inc. Representative: Christine Rosenhaim, Omega Design Architecture Public Meetings PM -1 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the property located at 305 E. 4th Street to request approval of installed entry doors. Tax Parcel Number: 25- 19 -30- 5AG- 0601 -0090 Property Owner: Exact Plumbing, Inc. Representative: Jason Turner PM -2 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the property located at 908 S. Elm Avenue to remove a window on the north elevation due to the installation of a new interior staircase. Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 1107 -002A Property Owner: Nicole D. Bascombe Representative: Nicole D. Bascombe Minor Reviews Review of Certificate of Appropriateness approvals issued administratively from October 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011. 6 Month Reviews (May 2011 Meeting) Listed below is the status of projects reviewed by the board during the May 2011 meeting. The board must determine if the work is in compliance with the approved CofAs. 230 E. 1st Street Item: The application received approval to remove an existing concrete street wall, approximately 2' x 51'. Status: The wall was removed and bricks and sod installed. 615 S. Myrtle Avenue Item: The applicant received approval to install new railings and spindles on first and second floor porches. Status: The new rails and spindles were installed on the first and second floor porches. 414 S. Palmetto Avenue Item: The applicant's request to retain pressure treated wood deck flooring installed on the porch was denied. Status: The pressure treated wood deck was removed and tongue and groove porch flooring was installed. 305 S. Park Avenue Item: The applicant received approval to replace siding on the north and west elevations and complete repairs due to fire damage per conditions stipulated in a Development Order. Status: Work was not performed within the required timeframe. The Special Magistrate imposed a daily fine on the property. The City Commission will review this item during their November 14 meeting, and will consider proceeding with the necessary legal action to undertake appropriate mothballing to protect the property from further damage. Citizen Participation Staff Reports Nick McRay, Economic Development Director will seek the Historic Preservation Boards' support for a grant application for a city -wide Brownfield Assessment. Chairman and Board Items for Discussion Staff will provide information to the board regarding proposed changes to the fee schedule. Adjournment 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) Minutes Historic Preservation Board November 16, 2011 — 5:30 Pm City Commission Chambers City Hall, Sanford, Florida Members Present Delton Chen (Chairman) Hank Dieckhaus (Vice - Chairman) Mike Yebba Steve Chusmir Robert Kinney Others Present Christine Dalton, Community Planner/Historic Preservation Officer Nick Mcray, Economic Development Director Mary Muse, Administrative Coordinator Mr. Chen called the regular meeting to order at 5:32 PM. Minutes Mr. Dieckhaus moved to approve the October 19, 2011 meeting minutes. Mr. Yebba seconded. Motion carried 4 -0, Mr. Kinney not present at this time. Mr. Chen read the following into the public record: "Applicants are advised that any person aggrieved by a determination of the Board may appeal such determination to the City Commission by filing a written appeal and paying associated fees through the City Clerk's Office within thirty (30) calendar days of the Board action. Additionally, a permit may be required for any Certificate of Appropriateness approved this evening. It is the applicant's responsibility to inquire with the Building Department as to whether or not a permit is required for the approved Certificate of Appropriateness." PH -1 Hold a Public Hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the property located at 911 S. Palmetto Avenue to construct a new church building and modify the existing building. Tax Parcel Number: 25- 19- 30 -5AG- 1101 -0000 Property Owner: Church Life Christian, Inc. Representative: Christine Rosenhaim, Omega Design Architecture Mr. Barry Troutman was present to address concerns about the proposed project. The residents in the area would like to protect the residential character of the neighborhood. They were concerned about the close proximity of the structure along the Palmetto Avenue side, concerned about church members blocking residents in when parking along Palmetto Avenue, and concerned about the landscaping not blocking the headlights from shining into the homes. They also would like to see the main entrance from Sanford Avenue. Mr. Dieckhaus moved to approve the request to construct a new church building and modify the existing building at 911 S. Palmetto Avenue based on a finding that proposed alterations 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 staff report. Mr. Yebba seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Minutes —November 16, 2011 Historic Preservation Board Page 2 PM -1 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the property located at 305 E. 4th Street to request approval of installed entry doors. Tax Parcel Number: 25- 19 -30- 5AG- 0601 -0090 Property Owner: Exact Plumbing, Inc. Representative: Jason Turner Mr. Dieckhaus moved to grant approval for exterior doors at 305 E. 4th Street based on the finding that the proposed change is consistent with the purpose and intent of Schedule S. Mr. Chusmir seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. PM -2 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the property located at 908 S. Elm Avenue to remove a window on the north elevation due to the installation of a new interior staircase. Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 1107 -002A Property Owner: Nicole D. Bascombe Representative: Nicole D. Bascombe Mr. Chusmir moved to approve the request to remove a window on the north elevation due to the installation of a new interior staircase at 908 S. Elm Avenue based on a finding that proposed alterations 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 staff report with the condition the applicant is allowed to use a synthetic material only in the area where a patch is being made to install a small window which can be approved by staff. The only reason for the allowance of a synthetic material is due to the existing siding can not be touched/replaced. Mr. Yebba seconded. Motion carried 4 -1, Mr. Kinney against. Minor Reviews Review of Certificate of Appropriateness approvals issued administratively October 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011. Mr. Kinney moved to approve the minor review applications. Mr. Dieckhaus seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Staff Reports Nick Mcray, Economic Development Director, gave a brief overview of a Brownfields Assessment Grant and asked the board for their support for a grant application for a city -wide Brownfield Assessment. Mr. Kinney moved to provide a letter of support for the Brownfields Assessment Grant. Mr. Chusmir seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Mr. Mcray distributed a copy of the Sanford Avenue Streetscape plans. Ms. Dalton asked the board to review them and if they had any comments, please let her know by Tuesday, November 22" d 6 Month Reviews (May 2011 Meeting) Listed below is the status of projects reviewed by the board during the May 2011 meeting. The board must determine if the work is in compliance with the approved CofAs. 230 E. 1st Street Item: The applicant received approval to remove an existing concrete street wall, approximately 2' x 51'. Status: The wall was removed and bricks and sod installed. Minutes —November 16, 2011 Historic Preservation Board Page 3 615 S. Myrtle Avenue Item: The applicant received approval to install new railings and spindles on first and second floor porches. Status: The new rails and spindles were installed on the first and second floor porches. 414 S. Palmetto Avenue Item: The applicant's request to retain pressure treated wood deck flooring installed on the porch was denied. Status: The pressure treated wood deck was removed and tongue and groove porch flooring was installed. 305 S. Park Avenue Item: The applicant received approval to replace siding on the north and west elevations and complete repairs due to fire damage per conditions stipulated in a Development Order. Status: Work was not performed within the required timeframe. The Special Magistrate imposed a daily fine on the property. The City Commission will review this item during their November 14 meeting, and will consider proceeding with the necessary legal action to undertake appropriate mothballing to protect the property from further damage. Mr. Kinney moved to approve the six month review applications. Mr. Dieckhaus seconded. Motion carried 5- Citizen Participation None. Chairman and Board Items for Discussion Ms. Dalton distributed a fee schedule with proposed changes regarding right -of -way use and alternative signage permits. After reviewing the proposed fees, the board agreed to the changes with the additional change for alternative signage from $50 to $25. Mr. Kinney asked staff what the Resolution for 305 Park Avenue the City Commission adopted covered. Ms. Dalton reported the Resolution will allow the City to gain access on the property in order to mothball the structure. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7 PM.