01.10.91A G E N D A
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Meeting January 10, 1991
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 December 13, 1990
III. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Renovation of front and Sign at 210 South
Park Avenue
IV. St. Augustine Presentation
V. Report on St. James AME Church
VI. Resolution on Design Guidelines
VII. 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 MEETING
January 10, 1991
4:30 P.M.
Cultural Arts Center
Sanford, Florida
Members Present:
Cal Conklin, Chairman
Kay Bartholomew
Jerry Mills
Donald Moore
Monte Olinger
Laura Straehla
Halford Welch
Members Absent:
Edward Blacksheare
Ron Fiorelli
Others in Attendance:
Alicia Clarke, City Liaison
Penny Davis, Secretary
William J. Forbes
Nancy Gunning
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Cal Conklin at 4:40
P.M.
Ms. Davis informed the Board that Mr. Blacksheare was recovering
from surgery and unable to attend the meeting. She further
informed the Board that Mrs. Gunning was relocating to Atlanta and
would be submitting her resignation.
Andrew J. Latham of Alexander Construction services submitted an
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness to renovate the
front and attach a new sign to the building at 210 South Park
Avenue. Ellen and Martin Latham were present to represent
Alexander Construction Services.
A discussion was held regarding renovating the front of the
building. Mr. Mills expressed his opinion regarding saving the
facade, which had been on the building for over 35 years, instead
of removing it from the building. The Board concurred renovation
as proposed would not be acceptable. The Board would like it to be
more compatible with the surrounding buildings or restoring the
facade that is currently on the building.
Hal Welch moved to deny the Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness and recommended the applicant return- with
alternatives such as restoring the existing materials or provide
another design option for the facade, which would be more
compatible with the surrounding buildings. Seconded and carried by
unanimous vote.
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Mrs. Latham shared with the Board a photo of the building before
1950, which she had found with other photos when they bought the
building.
Mrs. Latham asked the Board if there were any written guidelines
for renovation. The Board gave her a copy of the Design Guidelines
for new construction in the Downtown Commercial District and
requested Ms. Davis mail her a copy of the Secretary of Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating
Historic Buildings.
Mr. Conklin informed Mrs. Latham that the Board would be willing to
work with her to expedite the matter, and if needed would call a
special meeting.
Hal Welch moved to approve the minutes of December 13, 1990, once
corrections were made. Seconded by Kay Bartholomew and carried by
unanimous vote.
The Board inquired about the status of Foxfire Ines., Application
for Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the exterior of the
building at 300 East Second Street, which was denied December 13,
1991, until Mr. & Mrs. Gazil submitted a sample of the paint. Ms.
Davis stated they had not responded to the letter of denial for the
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness.
A discussion was held regarding the sign at Soup to Nuts, 201 East
First Street, Mr. Conklin stated the Board'.s records did not show
an Application for Certificate of Appropriateness, therefore it was
a violation and should go before the Code Enforcement Board. The
Board requested Ms. Davis write a memo referring the matter to the
Code Enforcement Board.
Mr. Conklin reported that the City of St. Augustine has sent out
programs for the presentation, "A Total Community Effort ",
scheduled in May. He informed the Board he, the Mayor, Ms. Clarke,
Mrs. Straehla, and any other person willing to participate would be
meeting January 16, 1991, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss preparation of
the presentation.
Mr. Moore reported on the plaque for the St. James AME Church. Mr.
Moore asked the opinion of the Board regarding the wording of the
statement on the bottom of the plaque. He said the plaques.in the
Downtown Commercial District included a statement regarding the
building being listed in the National Register for Historic Places.
Mr. Conklin suggested using the correct designation given in the
Resolution passed by the City. The Board requested Ms. Davis
provide Mr. Moore with this information.
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A discussion was held regarding the parties to list as presenting
the plaque to the Church. The choice was "the City of Sanford
Historic Preservation Board ".
Mr. Mills suggested if Prince W. Spears, who had designed and built
the Church, was a black architect it should be indicated on the
plaque.
Mr. Moore requested Ms. Clarke give the draft of the plaque to
Brenda Elliott who would then give it to 011ie Williams for any
changes. He stated if he could have the draft returned within two
weeks he would have the final draft February 14, 1991, and Ms.
Davis could order the plaque.
Mr. Conklin stated that Mr. Moore had done an outstanding job with
this project.
Mr. Conklin informed the Board of Ms. Clarke's reappointment as
City Liaison. The Board conceded they were pleased to have her
back.
A discussion was held regarding giving members who leave the Board
a certificate thanking them for their service. Mr. Mills stated he
would obtain a blank copy of a certificate from the City of
Orlando.
A discussion was held regarding the Orange County Black Communities
Survey, Phase 1 done by Brenda Elliott. The Board requested Ms.
Davis order a copy of the survey for the Board's file.
The Resolution on Design Guidelines was tabled until Board Members
reviewed the guidelines.
A discussion was held regarding the procedure for submitting an
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness and the format of
the form. Mr. Conklin told the Board Ms. Davis accepts the
application and informs the applicant that she will forward it to
the Chairman and if further information is needed they will be
contacted prior to the meeting. Mr. Mills recommended leaving the
application as is and have Ms. Davis require the applicant submit
a photograph of the building.
A brief discussion was held regarding the Walking Tour Brochure
distribution. Mr. Olinger suggested the Board check the supply at
their designated businesses.
Ms. Clarke informed the Board that a woman from the Farm Bureau was
collecting information for the Seminole County State Fair, in
Tampa, and would like some Walking Tour Brochures. The consensus
of the Board was to give one box.
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Mr. Moore inquired about the need for guidelines on remodeling,
rehabilitation, and repairing. Mr. Conklin requested the Board
review the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings and discuss
the matter at the Meeting of February 14, 1991.
Ms. Davis requested Mr. Mills provide her with a revised copy of
these guidelines and she would furnish the Board Members a copy.
Hal Welch moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded and carried by
unanimous vote.
As there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by: Penny L. Davis