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06.12.97AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Meeting June 12, 1997 City Hall City Commission Conference Room 300 North Park Avenue Sanford, FL 4:30 p.m. I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Excused/Unexcused Absences III. Approval of Minutes May 8, 1997 IV. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness COMMERCIAL a) 111 Magnolia Avenue - Install Sign V. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness RESIDENTIAL a) 201 East Tenth Street - Install deck in rear (previously tabled) b) 507 Oak Avenue - Install aluminum awning over front porch VI. Acknowledgment of Minor Review Committee Actions a) 206 S. Laurel Avenue - Repaint exterior b) 705 Magnolia Avenue - Install fence c) 214 S. Laurel Avenue - Replace tin roof d) 251 W. First Street - Install ATM machine e) 119 W. First Street - Replace soffit f) 519 Park Avenue - Affix 10"x12" plaque on old sanctuary g) 309 Oak Avenue - Restore existing wood windows VII. Condemnation List VIII. Certified Local Government (C.L.G.) Program Update IX. Discussion Regarding All Souls Catholic Church Expansion Plans X. Discussion Regarding Conflicts of Interest XI. 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/she 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). Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the Personnel Office ADA Coordinator at 330 -5626 48 hours in advance of the meeting. ADDENDUM HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Meeting June 12, 1997 City Hall City Commission Conference Room 300 North Park Avenue Sanford, FL 4:30 P.M. V. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness RESIDENTIAL c) 218 S. Elm Avenue - Install patio door (sliding glass) in bay window 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/she 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). Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the Personnel Office ADA Coordinator at 330 -5626 48 hours in advance of the meeting. MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM CITY HALL JUNE 12, 1997 4:30 P.M. I. Call to Order and Roll Call: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Laura Sollien at 4:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Sollien Barbara Farrell Don Moore Scott Singeisen Helen Stairs Julia Goeb Jerry Mills Kimberly Kmett Jerry Gross II. MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Skat - excused Sica Nacu OTHERS PRESENT: Andrew VanGaale, Associate Planner Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Stairs moved to approve the Minutes as circulated. Seconded by Ms. Farrell. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness: Commercial: a) 111 Magnolia Avenue - Install Sign. There was no one present to represent this request. Mr. VanGaale stated that the antique lettering style is consistent with the sign hanging under the awning. Mr. Moore moved on approval. Seconded by Ms. Stairs. All in favor. Motion carried. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness: Residential: a) 201 East Tenth Street - Install deck in rear (previously tabled). There was no representative. Mr. VanGaale reported that he had subsequently approved the 42" picket fence and a fixed window as minor review. Mr. Moore moved to deny the approval of the deck. Seconded by Mr. Mills. All in favor. Motion carried. b) 507 Oak Avenue - Install aluminum awning over front porch. There was no representation for this request. Mr. VanGaale stated that the applicant has been advised that the Board needs drawings /sketches before this item can be reviewed. Mr. Mills moved to table until additional information is provided. Seconded by Ms. Farrell. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Mills stated that an aluminum awning may be frowned upon very heavily and that the applicant should consider another product. He suggested a canvas awning. ADDENDUM - RESIDENTIAL: a) 218 S. Elm Avenue - Install patio door (sliding glass) in bay window. Ms. Sollien stated that this work was done without a C of A. Mr. Mills moved to deny. Seconded by Ms. Kmett. All in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 12, 1997 PAGE 2 Acknowledgement of Minor Review Committee Actions: a) 206 S. Laurel Avenue - Repaint exterior; b) 705 Magnolia Avenue - Install fence; c) 214 S. Laurel Avenue - Replace tin roof; d) 251 W. First Street - Install ATM machine; e) 119 W. First Street - Replace soffit; f) 519 Park Avenue - Affix 10 11 x20" plaque on old sanctuary; g) 309 Oak Avenue - Restore existing wood windows. Ms. Kmett moved to approve. Seconded by Ms. Farrell. All in favor. Motion carried. Condemnation List: Mr. Mills moved to recommend to the City Commission to board up 802 & 804 Sanford Avenue for 6- months to see if the building sells. He would like to see it saved if possible. Seconded by Mr. Moore. All in favor. Motion carried. Certified Local Government (C.L.G.) Program Update: Mr. VanGaale stated that the City Commission has given its final approval. He is sending the approved applications to the Department of State. Also, the City Commission has agreed to go forward with the Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for improvements to properties. The Ad Valorem Tax Exemption is where someone would get a reduction or an exemption on the City's portion of taxes that would increase as a result of a new appraisal for improvements of 25% of the assessed value of the structure. Mr. Mills stated that before the Board goes forward with the tax exemption, he would like to see a few example calculations of what this really means. Mr. VanGaale stated that he has some examples and will provide. He stated that taxes increase, but not as much, about half as much as it normally would. Discussion Regarding All Souls Catholic Church Expansion Plans: Mr. VanGaale stated that he had talked with Father Trout and that the Father had indicated that the Church would like to buy the property to use as parking. Mr. VanGaale stated that he would send a letter to the church giving the Board's stance on demolition and include Schedule S. Discussion Regarding Conflicts of Interest: Mr. Mills moved to have the item on the agenda for next month's meeting for the removal of a Board member due to conflict of interest and absences. Seconded by Ms. Kmett. Mr. Mills feels that a personal phone call from the Chair to let this Board member know would be appropriate. All in favor. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.