11.18.15O P I HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
�,ORlb City Commission Chambers, 1s' Floor, Sanford City Hall
—1877 9 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida
Workshop — 4 PM
Regular Scheduled Meeting - 5:30 PM
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
October 21, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes
Public Hearing/Meeting
PH -1 Hold a Public Hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a wood shed at 1215 S.
Palmetto Avenue.
Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 1401 -0090
Property Owners: Barbara Farrell and James Blake
Representative: Barbara Farrell
PH -2 Hold a Public Hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve alterations and
construction activities completed on the exterior of the building located at 119 S. Magnolia
Avenue.
Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 0302 -0090
Property Owners: Alexis & Cindy Acosta
Representative: Cindy Acosta
Minor Reviews
Review of Certificate of Appropriateness approvals issued administratively from October 1, 2015 through October
30, 2015.
Six Month Reviews
Below are approvals by the board during the April 2015 meeting. Updates will be given at meeting.
709 S. Magnolia Avenue - Board approved the request to enclose the rear porch
1301 and 1307 S. Park Avenue - Board approved the request for a 500 square foot addition at 1301 S. Park
Avenue and a 700 square foot addition at 1307 S. Park Avenue.
120 S. Park Avenue - Board approved the request to modify a previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness
for the addition of glass overhead garage doors with the condition only one solid panel row will be allowed at the
bottom of the door.
Code Enforcement Case Review
Citizen Participation
Staff Reports
Chairman and Board Items for Discussion
Adjournment
Please be advised that more than one member of the City Commission or any City Board, Commission, or Committee may attend
this meeting. The purpose of this notice is to serve as a contingency in the event of such attendance, but is not intended to encourage
attendance or permit participation if attendance occurs.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 407.688.5010 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 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 or 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)
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Workshop Minutes
Historic Preservation Board
November 18, 2015 — 4 PM
City Commission Chambers
City Hall, Sanford, Florida
Members Present
Ian Carfagna, Chairman
Cheryl Deming
Ana Yebba
Tammy Agnini
Member Absent
Hank Dieckhaus
Others Present
Tom George, Deputy City Manager
Darrel Presley, Community Improvement Director
Russ Gibson, Director of Planning and Development Services
Christine Dalton, Community Planner /Historic Preservation Officer
Steve Fiorey, Plans Examiner
Mary Muse, Administrative Coordinator
Mr. Carfagna called the workshop to order at 4:06 PM.
The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the changes city departments have established to ensure what has been approved
by the board or staff is being complied with as it relates to the S codes.
Mr. George stated staff contacted other jurisdictions and it was noted they had a basic understanding of their historic district
as well as open communication between the departments.
Mr. Fiore stated the building department has created a new form titled Historic Inspection Notification Process. When an
inspection request is received that is located within the historic district, Ms. Dalton is notified as well so she can determine
if she needs to also make an inspection. The inspectors are to verify the work done matches the approved plans and if they
do not, Ms. Dalton would be notified.
Ms. Dalton distributed the following documents: Certificate of Appropriateness Approval Process, Application for
Certificate of Appropriateness Checklist of Required Attachments, Application for Certificate of Appropriateness, and the
Certificate of Appropriateness that is signed off by Planning and Building.
Ms. Yebba asked when staff approves a C of A, how is the decision made to sign off on something that clearly isn't a minor
review according to Schedule S. Mr. Gibson stated he makes a decision after reviewing the facts he receives and what he
reviews in the code.
Mr. Carfagna stated verbal conversations are not an approval. An owner must have a C of A issued for the work being done.
Citizen Participation
Linda Kuhn, 313 Palmetto Avenue asked what role Code Enforcement plays in the new process being implemented.
Something needs to be put into place that can become punitive. Owners with red tags are working on the weekends and not
adhering to Schedule S. Ms. Dalton read Schedule S, Section 8H as it relates to Violations. Mr. Presley addressed what his
office is allowed to do for violations on properties per Chapter 162 of the State Statute.
Alec Then, 1019 Magnolia Avenue asked if photos are taken when a property is red tagged. Mr. Presley said photos are
taken at the time a red tag is left.
Staff Reports
Ms. Dalton gave a brief overview on the proposed Cottage Lot Ordinance.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:20 PM.
CARFA , CHAIRMAN
Minutes
Historic Preservation Board
November 18, 2015 — 5:30 PM
City Commission Chambers
City Hall, Sanford, Florida
Members Present
Ian Carfagna, Chairman
Hank Dieckhaus, Vice Chairman
Cheryl Deming
Tammy Agnini
Ana Yebba
Others Present
Lonnie Groot, Assistant City Attorney
Tom George, Deputy City Manager
Russ Gibson, Director of Planning & Development Services
Darrel Presley, Director of Community Improvement
Christine Dalton, Community Planner /Historic Preservation Officer
Mary Muse, Administrative Coordinator
Mr. Carfagna called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Minutes
Mr. Dieckhaus moved to approve the October 21, 2015 regular meeting minutes. Ms. Deming seconded. Motion
carried 5 -0.
Public Hearings
PH -1 Hold a Public Hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a wood shed at 1215 S.
Palmetto Avenue.
Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 1401 -0090
Property Owners: Barbara Farrell and James Blake
Representative: Barbara Farrell
Mr. Dieckhaus moved to approve the request to demolish a wood shed and install wood awning windows on
the east elevation at 1215 S. Palmetto Avenue based on a finding that the proposed scope of work is consistent
with the purpose and intent of Schedule S, and complies with the design guidelines in Schedule S. Ms. Yebba
seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
PH -2 Hold a Public Hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve alterations and
construction activities completed on the exterior of the building located at 119 S. Magnolia
Avenue.
Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 0302 -0090
Property Owners: Alexis & Cindy Acosta
Representative: Cindy Acosta
Mr. Dieckhaus disclosed he met with Ms. Acosta.
Mike Yebba came forward to speak. He stated he is a certified building contractor and a member of the CRA.
He said he did not recall seeing anything about EIFS being installed on the building during the CRA review. He
also stated the bottom band on the building is EIFS as well.
Ms. Yebba moved to deny the request to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve alterations and
construction activities completed on the exterior of the building located at 119 S. Magnolia Avenue based on a
finding that the proposed scope of work is not consistent with the purpose and intent of Schedule S, and does
not comply with the design guidelines in Schedule S. Ms. Deming seconded. Motion carried 4 -1, Mr. Dieckhaus
against.
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Code Enforcement Case Review
Ms. Dalton distributed a copy of the Historic District Open Case Report and the Historic District Fine Report.
Ms. Deming stated the condition of the Bishop Building awning is still a safety issue because there is wood
falling onto the sidewalk. Ms. Dalton informed her the shoring permit is good for six months and further
investigation is needed on the structural integrity of the canopy in order to make the repairs. A recommendation
to do a Development Order with the property owner listing associated tasks with a time line has been discussed
and if the owner misses a time line item, then it would be forwarded to the Special Magistrate. It is currently on
hold from the Special Magistrate since they are working with staff on getting it done. The City is going to make
a determination if the sidewalk needs to be closed.
Ms. Deming asked for a status regarding the plywood in doorway on 1" Street. Ms. Dalton reported the owner
is stating the area is considered interior and not exterior so a legal opinion will be requested regarding if the
doorway is considered to be interior or exterior.
Mr. Dieckhaus mentioned there is still trash on the porch at 616 Palmetto Avenue, but the yard has been cleaned.
Mr. Dieckhaus asked staff about the property at 310 Palmetto Avenue. Ms. Dalton reported a stop work order
was issued because the owner was doing more work than what the C of A was issued for.
Staff Reports
None.
Chairman and Board Items for Discussion
Mr. Carfagna stated there is somewhat a disconnect between HPB and various departments and congratulated
everyone on their efforts to work together and make changes. He respects the CRA and don't think it is fair to
blame them or any staff member. The board needs to review what is in front of them for validity and to approve
or not approve and leave conjecture out of it.
Mr. Dieckhaus stated he never blamed anyone that he was only stating the applicant was confused after various
meetings. He also brought up the special meeting in regards to Cindy's Dance Studio.
Mr. Carfagna stated he was contacted to hold a meeting in regards to policy and procedures between the board
and city departments.
Mr. Groot asked each board member if they had contact with another board member. Mr. Carfagna and Ms.
Yebba stated they only spoke to staff and City Attorney and Ms. Deming stated she spoke to staff. Ms. Agnim
stated she did not and would like to have everyone's schedule considered before a meeting was set.
Citizen Participation
Maria Shreve came forward to thank the board for their service. As a past board member she knows how tough
it can be and wanted to remind everyone that ignorance is not an excuse in the historic district. As a property
owner she is disappointed that a board member would tell an applicant they can appeal to the City Commission.
Mike Yebba came forward. Another issue of concern would be the closing up of windows and doors as it relates
to a health and safety issue.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:43 P
C { N A,CHAIRMAN