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03.08.90AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Meeting March 8, 1990 Cultural Arts Center 119 W. 5th Street Sanford, Florida 4:30 P.M. I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes of February 8, 1990 III. Board Resignation IV. State grant -in -aid assistance for historic preservation projects V. Special Report on Walking Tour /Reception VI. "Make Sanford Shine" - Clean Up VII. Georgetown Area Request /Harper Academy Historical Designation or other suitable sites 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 March 8, 1990 4:30 P.M. Cultural Arts Center Sanford, Florida Members Present: Cal Conklin, Chairman William "Duke" Adamson Kay Bartholomew Edward Blacksheare William J. Forbes Nancy Gunning Donald Moore Monte Olinger Members Absent: Ron Fiorelli Jerry Mills Others in Attendance: Altermise Bentley and Annye Refoe representatives of the Georgetown Community Association The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Cal Conklin at 4:35 P.M. Mr. Conklin asked the Board if there was any additional items to be placed on the Agenda. Mr. Forbes informed the Board that he received a telephone call from Carol Ann Griffith Roberts, who is the Florida Editor of Southern Living Magazine. She is interested in doing an article on Sanford. She requested the Board put together a package including pictures, newspaper articles, etc., and submit it to her within two weeks. Ms. Roberts has also requested a package from the Sanford Historic Trust in reference to the Home Tour. Mr. Forbes felt it appropriate to put together a package on the Walking Tour of the buildings downtown. Mr. Conklin suggested appointing a couple of members to coordinate the package with the Sanford Historic Trust. Kay Bartholomew and William Forbes stated they would handle it. Mr. Conklin requested the item on the Agenda regarding the Georgetown area be moved to the top of the Agenda. Mr. Conklin encouraged the Board to read Ms. Bentley's book written on the History of Georgetown. He stated out of conversations with Ms. Bentley he became aware there are some possibilities of doing something to mark some history in the Georgetown or Goldsboro area. The Georgetown's neighborhood Association has a project they wanted the Board to be aware of. Ms. Ref oe, representative of the Georgetown Community Associations, gave a presentation regarding their concerns in connection with the Hopper Academy, its value to the neighborhood and its historical significance. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING, con't. Page 2 Duke Adamson moved to have Mr. Conklin write a letter to the School Board advising them the Historic Preservation Board supports and will assist in obtaining funding for restoration of the Academy by requesting the School Board offer the Hopper Academy site for sale under advantageous arrangements to the Georgetown Association and offer them first right of refusal. Seconded by William Forbes and carried by unanimous vote. Kay Bartholomew moved the Board endorse making a joint application with the Orange County and /or Seminole County Historical Societies to the State Bureau of Historic Preservation requesting additional funding for the purpose of including more structures and extending overall boundaries in the Georgetown and Goldsboro areas of Sanford. The current Historical Survey work being performed through the Orange County Historical Society, under a grant, does not have sufficient funding in Phase 1 to survey many of the structures and extended areas discovered in the first phase of the current work. Seconded by Duke Adamson and carried by unanimous vote. Kay Bartholomew move the Board continue their support of the Georgetown Association in their efforts of studying, surveying, planning and improvements toward historical restoration of the Hopper Academy building by making an application for State grant - in -aid assistance to the Florida Department of State, Bureau of Historic Preservation for this project. Seconded by Edward Blacksheare and carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Blacksheare requested the Board send a copy of the Boards deliberation, so that the Georgetown Association would have a document of the consensus of the Board to better understand. Duke Adamson moved to approve the minutes of February 8, 1990. Seconded by Edward Blacksheare and carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Conklin stated another item to consider for the Agenda is a Certificate of Appropriateness. Ralph Larson, of Sanford Auto Parts, Inc., submitted an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the rear of the building with the same color as existing paint, to extend the color on the bottom of the building and replace lettering on the sign, with the same size letters as on the existing sign on the building at 115 West First Street. The color of the paint is the company colors. Duke Adamson moved the Application be approved. Seconded by Don Moore and carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Adamson reported he distributed 1200 brochures in the downtown area, and that they were well received. Mr. Moore informed the Board the plaque for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at 107 South Magnolia Avenue has been reordered. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING, con't. Page 3 Mr. Moore showed the Board a sample of the brochure holder. The consensus of the Board was to order 100 holders. It was requested the Secretary have a purchase order prepared. Mr. Conklin informed the Board of the resignation of Glenn Domen. He stated the City Commission will now appoint another member to the Board. Mr. Conklin stated the item on the Agenda regarding State grant -in- aid assistance for historic preservation projects was covered with the discussion of the Hopper project. Ms. Bartholomew reported on the Walking Tour. She stated the historic membership listings, from the various groups, were received with the exception of Geneva's group. This list is expected at any time. At the present time there are 375 members that will receive an invitation to attend the tour and the reception. Mr. Olinger stated there.would be 4 guides to give the tour. Mr. Olinger presented the invitation and informed the Board they would be ready for distribution March 9, 1990. Five hundred invitations were printed for the total of $25.00. Mr. Olinger requested it to go on record thanking Jean Skipper for doing the desk top publishing for the Board. He further stated he was compiling a script for the tour guides to have on hand on the walking tour. Mr. Moore expressed his concern what to do if it rains. Ms. Bartholomew stated she would see as to if the St. Lucia Festival office could be made available. Ms. Bartholomew reported on the reception following the tour. The reception would begin at 2:30 P.M. She stated Alicia Clarke along with Don Vincent will prepare a simple display of old photographs of Sanford. In addition, Ms. Bentley will be there with some of her books. Mrs. Gunning reported there would be light finger foods served at the reception. She expressed concern regarding the funding for the reception. Ms. Bartholomew stated various organization will help prepare food, guide the tour, help with decorations, and give donations towards the paper products needed. Mr. Olinger asked if there was any funds available from the City. Ms. Bartholomew stated she had spoke with the Mayor and she did not think so, but she was willing to make a personal donation. A discussion was held regarding contacting different groups and individuals to see if they could possibly donate towards the reception. Several of the Board members stated they would donate. Mr. Conklin encouraged the Board to meet at the Women's Club on March 31, 1990, at 8: 00 A.M. , to participate in the clean up of Sanford, "Make Sanford Shine ". He stated the Board could get involved with many different events throughout the month. He commented that if the Board as a group got together it would be good publicity. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING, con't. Page 4 Ms. Harriett Boyd inquired how she could become a member of the Historic Preservation Board. The Board suggested she contact Commissioner Lon Howell to express her interest. The Board explained the City Commission would have to vote on her appointment. Mr. Forbes suggested she contact Laura Straehla, with the Sanford Historic Trust. He further stated that the purpose of the Sanford Historic Trust was to reserve the Historic Residential District. Ms. Bartholomew suggested the Board get together prior to March 31, 1990 to do some clean up and call the press for some publicity. The Board chose March 13, 1990, 4:00 P.M., to meet at the clock. Mr. Forbes suggested speaking with the Chief Hickson to have a fire truck downtown at this time so the Board members could hold the hose for the photograph. He stated he would call March 9, 1990, to set this up with Chief Hickson. A discussion was held regarding the charter and the jurisdiction of the Board. Mr. Moore stated if the charter is restrictive to the point where we should limit our efforts to the downtown area then we need to amend the Ordinance to allow us to do some of the things we have done. Mr. Moore requested the secretary combine Ordinance No. 1777 and Ordinance No.2044 before the next meeting. This would simplify having the two to review. A discussion was held regarding if the Board had the authority to approve the color an owner wanted to paint a building in the downtown area or could the Board only give a recommended color. Mr. Moore suggested the Board members review the Ordinances and discuss this item at the next meeting. If it is the consensus of the Board that they do have the authority to approve the color, then possible prepare a hand out for the people who come in for an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The Board feels there was an adopted pallet of colors. It was requested the secretary review files to see if indeed this has been taken care of. Ms. Bartholomew informed the Board that the "Downtown Sanford" sign was taken down at the corner of Persimmon and West First Street. Monte Olinger moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by William Forbes and carried by unanimous vote. Respectfully Submitted: Penny L. Davis