02.14.91A G E N D A
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Meeting February 14, 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 January 10, 1990
III. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Sign at 202 South Park Avenue
IV. Code Enforcement Response to Sign at
201 East First Street
V. St. Augustine Presentation Update
VI. Report on St. James AME Church
VII. Resolution on Design Guidelines
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 MEETING
February 14, 1991
4:30 P.M.
Cultural Arts Center
Sanford, Florida
Members Present:
Cal Conklin, Chairman
Monte Olinger
Kay Bartholomew
Laura Straehla
William J. Forbes
Halford Welch
Members Absent:
Edward Blacksheare
Jerry Mills
Ron Fiorelli
Donald Moore
Others in Attendance:
Alicia Clarke, City Liaison
Penny Davis, Secretary
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Cal Conklin at
4:50 P.M.
Monte Olinger moved to approve the Minutes of January 10, 1991.
Seconded by William Forbes and carried by unanimous vote.
Margret Obszarski of Margret's Barber Shop was present and
submitted an Application for Certificate of Appropriateness to
attach a sign to the building at 202 South Park Avenue.
Monte Olinger moved to approve the Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness. Seconded by Laura Straehla and carried by
unanimous vote.
Ms. Davis requested the Board's approval to provide the Licensing
Department, Building Department and Engineering Department with a
notebook, containing materials used by the Board as guidelines for
approval of Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness. Mr.
Conklin suggested removing the list of addresses for the
Residential District prior to distribution.
A discussion was held regarding the illegal sign at Soup to Nuts,
201 East First Street. This matter was referred to the Code
Enforcement Board following the last meeting. Upon investigation
it was found the sign had been removed.
The Board suggested sending a generalized letter to the Downtown
Merchants Association reminding members of procedures for
Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness prior to changing
the exterior of a building. Mrs. Bartholomew informed the Board
that Soup to Nuts was not in the Downtown Merchants Association.
The Board recommended sending an additional letter to other
downtown merchants.
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Mrs. Bartholomew recommended the Board speak at a meeting of the
Downtown Merchants Association to explain the purpose of the
Historic Preservation Board.
A discussion was held regarding the movie filmed in the Downtown
Commercial District. The filming location credits are being listed
as Orlando not the City of Sanford. The Board concurred to draft
a letter to the Mayor, City Manager, the City's contact person, and
the Florida Film Association requesting credit be given to the
Downtown Commercial Historic District.
Mr. Forbes stated the 1890 Saloon and Cattle Co. had not followed
up on the proposal to restore the windows and to reposition the
sign so it doesn't interfere with the window line. He suggested
sending a letter requesting they come before the Board prior to re-
opening to go over the overall arrangement.
Mr. Conklin reported that there would be another meeting held
regarding the St. Augustine Presentation, "A Total Community
Effort ". Mr. Forbes stated he would be interested in participating
in the presentation.
Mr. Conklin reported on the St. James AME Church. He stated 011ie
Williams had requested he write a letter on behalf of the church to
the State Legislature in regard to the grant. He will send the
letter with a copy of the plaque and the history of the church.
Ms. Davis informed the Board that the Plaque for the St. James AME
Church had been ordered.
A discussion was held regarding a Certificate of Appreciation for
members who leave the Board. The Board requested Ms. Davis obtain
a sample Certificate from a local office supply store.
Mr. Conklin informed the Board of the request from the City Clerk's
Office for possible appointees to the Board to replace Nancy
Gunning. He stated he responded with a letter to Ms. Davis
reminding them of the need for Community balance and suggested they
refer to the Historic Preservation Board Ordinance regarding the
composition of the Board. Mr. Olinger suggested recommending a
downtown merchant. Ms. Bartholomew stated she would bring the
matter up at the next Downtown Merchants Association Meeting.
A discussion was held regarding the resolution on the Design
Guidelines. The Board recommended the present guidelines be tested
with the Public for awhile. The consensus of the Board was that no
further action was required.
Joseph and Sadie Gazil of Foxfire, Inc. resubmitted an Application
for Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the exterior of the
building at 300 East Second Street. They submitted a sample of the
paint as the Board had requested.
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William Forbes moved to approve the Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness. Seconded by Monte Olinger and carried by
unanimous vote.
The Board requested Mr. & Mrs. Gazil be advised that if they were
planning to paint the trim on the building or make any other
exterior changes they would need to come back before the Board with
another Application for Certificate of Appropriateness.
A discussion was held regarding the Hispanic church which is
purchasing the old high school. The Board recommended the Sanford
Historic Trust write a letter to encourage the Church to look at
old photographs in the museum prior to painting the exterior of the
building in order to enhance the outside of the building.
Mr. Conklin informed the Board that on February 19, 1991, the Board
Members were welcome to attend the meeting regarding the Sunshine
Law.
Monte Olinger moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Hal
Welch and carried by unanimous vote.
As there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by: Penny L. Davis