07.11.91A G E N D A
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Meeting July 11, 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 June 27, 1991
III. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Sign at 118 Palmetto Avenue
IV. Other Business
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M I N U T E S
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
July 11, 1991
4:30 P.M.
Cultural Arts Center
Sanford, Florida
Members Present:
Cal Conklin, Chairman
Kay Bartholomew
Joe Forbes
John Mercer
Jerry Mills
H.L. "Lynn" Stogner
Members Absent:
Ron Fiorelli
Monte Olinger
Laura Straehla
Hal Welch
Others in Attendance:
Alicia Clarke, City Liaison
Penny Turner, Secretary
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Cal Conklin, at
4:35 P.M.
Joe Forbes moved to approve the Minutes of June 27, 1991. Seconded
by Lynn Stogner and carried by unanimous vote.
Faye M. Roberts submitted. an Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness to attach a 56" X 31 1/2" sign to the building, at
118 Palmetto Avenue.
A discussion was held regarding the sign and the City of Sanford's
sign requirements. Mr. Stogner indicated that the hooks and
support needed to be checked before hanging the sign.
Jerry Mills moved to accept the shape of the sign but asked that
another lettering style be selected in lieu of Old English, such as
one of the following:
Serif Tiffany Heavy
Serif Cooper Black
Serif Century Ultra
Serif Melior Bold
Sans Serif News Gothic Bold
Sans Serif Optima Semibold
and under the condition that the sign met the City of Sanford's
sign requirements and the applicant check the hooks and support to
assure they are in usable condition. Seconded by Kay Bartholomew
and carried by unanimous vote.
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Mr. Forbes informed the Board that the sign at 104 E. 1st Street,
PIP Printing, had not been installed and the running lights were
not fixed.
Mrs. Bartholomew invited the Board to the First Street Gallery on
Tuesday, July 16th at 8:00 A.M., to hear the Coordinator of the
Deland Main Street Program.
Mr. Conklin reported that Ed Blacksheare had given a letter of
resignation and that Ron Fiorelli's letter of resignation had not
been received. The Board concurred to accept verbal confirmation
for Mr. Fiorelli's resignation and request the City Commission
replace Mr. Blacksheare and Mr. Fiorelli. The Board recommended
submitting 011ie Williams and /or Altermese Bentley to the City
Commission for consideration as new appointees. Mrs. Turner stated
she would contact them and see if they would be interested.
A discussion was held regarding Sunniland Corporation's appeal, to
the City Commission, to demolish the building, at 200 South Oak
Avenue. The appeal was placed on the City Commission Agenda, for
the meeting of July 22, 1991. Mr. Mills stated he had been trying
to find someone to lease or buy the building and would continue his
efforts until July 22nd. Mr. Conklin stated that Mr. Mills'
efforts were commendable.
A discussion was held regarding the manner in which the Board would
present the issue to the City Commission. The consensus of the
Board was that the Chairman would attend the meeting and present
both the majority and the minority sides of the issue. Mr. Mills
indicated he would go before the City Commission as a citizen. Mr.
Mills recommended the Board present a summary on the history of the
building.
Mr. Mills reported that Quinn Realty has requested he walk through
the Montezuma Hotel with a prospective buyer from Texas. The woman
once lived in Sanford. Quinn Realty would like for Mr. Mills to
give her suggestions.
A discussion was held regarding the City of Sanford's Sign
Ordinance. Mr. Mercer suggested the Board prepare a specific Sign
Ordinance for the Downtown Commercial District and present it to
the City Commission. Mr. Conklin indicated it was not the Board's
responsibility to draft an Ordinance but it could give
recommendations and offer assistance for the City Commission to
consider while drafting the Ordinance. Mr. Mills recommended the
item be placed on the Agenda, for the meeting of August 8, 1991,
for discussion.
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Mr. Conklin reported that The Hopper Academy received $100,000
Tourist Tax Money and are working on several endeavors to raise
funds for the restoration of the building. He suggested that the
Board consider the possibility of the building being designated an
historic landmark.
As there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:06 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by Penny L. Turner