03.14.91A G E N D A
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Meeting March 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 February 14, 1991
III. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Awning at 104 E. First Street
IV. Other Business
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M I N U T E S
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
March 14, 1991
4:30 P.M.
Cultural Arts Center
Sanford, Florida
Members Present:
Jerry Mills
Kay Bartholomew
William J. Forbes
Donald Moore
H.L. "Lynn" Stogner
Halford Welch
Members Absent:
Cal Conklin, Chairman
Edward Blacksheare
Ron Fiorelli
Monte Olinger
Laura Straehla
Others in Attendance:
Alicia Clarke, City Liaison
Penny Davis, Secretary
Informal discussions were held while waiting for a quorum. Mr.
Mills apprised the members of an upcoming grant writing seminar
given by Monte Blair, Ph.D, on March 22, 1991.
Mr. Mills gave examples of the City of Orlando's Commendation
Certificates, Preservation Award, Regular and Minor Certificate of
Appropriateness to Ms. Davis to copy for the board members for
discussion at the next meeting. Ms. Davis stated she had
additional examples to include.
Mr. Mills introduced new member Lynn Stogner to the members. Mr.
Stogner gave a brief autobiography about himself and his
relationship with the City of Sanford.
The members informally discussed the Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness submitted by Brian Mahoney of PIP Printing to
attach an awning to the building at 104 East First Street.
Ms. Davis informed the members that the size of the awning met the
City of Sanford's sign regulations. She stated Mr. Mahoney had
been contacted for additional information about the awning. He
stated the awning would be 24 feet long and 18 inches high, less
then 2 feet. He further stated there would be a 9 feet clearance
and the awning would be attached to the building by cross bars
between the poles on the right and left corners of the business.
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A discussion was held regarding the deterioration of awnings in the
Historic Downtown Commercial District and what should be done in
terms of police powers when they need repairing. Ms. Bartholomew
suggested contacting Gary Winn.
The meeting was called to order by the Vice Chairman, Jerry Mills
at 5:00 P.M.
Halford Welch moved to approve the Minutes of February 14, 1991.
Seconded by Kay Bartholomew and carried by unanimous vote.
Brian Mahoney of PIP Printing submitted an Application for
Certificate of Appropriateness to attach a 24' X 18" awning to the
building at 104 East First Street.
A discussion was held regarding the Application and awnings on
other buildings in the Downtown Commercial District. Mr. Mills
requested the folder with the rectified photos of the buildings in
the downtown district be brought to future meetings. Mr. Mills
suggested tabling the application until all other business was
completed and then the Board would adjourn to 104 East First Street
to take action on the application and conclude the meeting.
Mr. Welch requested to be placed on the Agenda for the Meeting of
April 11, 1991, to give a presentation on the Duany Project. He
briefly explained to the Board that the Duany Project was designed
to translate ideas into a plan which could help Sanford make the
most of its downtown and downtown neighborhoods.
Mr. Moore informed the Board that the plaque for the St. James AME
Church was completed. A discussion was held regarding presentation
of the plaque to the St. James AME Church. The Board concurred
that it would be nice to have Mr. Conklin, as a representative from
the Board, and the Mayor present the plaque. Mr. Mills suggested
the presentation be done after a Church Service. Mr. Mills
requested Ms. Davis inform the Board when this would take place.
Mr. Moore suggested giving the plaque to the Church in order to
give them time to decide where it would be mounted and to schedule
the time for the presentation.
A brief discussion was held regarding installation of the plaque.
Ms. Davis stated she would ask the City Manager, William A.
Simmons, if the City would install the plaque as they did the
others.
Mrs. Bartholomew requested the Board continue distribution of the
Walking Tour Brochures to designated businesses.
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Mr. Moore informed the Board he would be transferring to France to
assist with the opening of Eurodisney and will therefore be leaving
the Board.
Mr. Forbes informed the Board he would only be able to attend one
or two more meeting because he would be moving to Kuwait to assist
with reconstruction of that Country.
Ms. Davis informed the Board the Orange County Black Communities
Survey Phase 1 - Seminole County was purchased and is available for
anyone who was interested.
The Board adjourned to PIP Printing, at 104 East First Street, to
take action on the application. A discussion was held regarding
detail and the exact design of the awning.
Joe Forbes moved to table the application until more detail and the
exact design of the awning was submitted. Seconded by Lynn Stogner
and carried by unanimous vote.
The Board suggested PIP Printing be advised to repaint the wire
raceway red to match the trim and to put the lights in working
order. The Board requested a representative of PIP Printing attend
to next meeting.
As there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by: Penny Turner