05.18.16P1877-1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
City Commission Chambers, 1St Floor, Sanford City Hall
300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida
Workshop /Training — 4 Pm
Regular Scheduled Meeting — 5:30 PM
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
March 16, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
Public Meetings
PM -1 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for street sign "toppers" at various
locations in the historic district.
Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 1002 -xxxx (Various Locations)
Property Owners: City of Sanford (Right of Way)
Representative: Nelson Beverly, Sanford Historic Trust
PM -2 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the gazebo in Centennial
Park located at 400 Park Avenue.
Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 0604 -0000
Property Owner: City of Sanford
Representative: Robert Beall
PM -3 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an exterior wood staircase
and install a wood door on the west elevation at 214 S. Oak Avenue.
Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 0405 -0040
Property Owner: John Hagan Trustee FBO
Representative: John Hagan
Minor Reviews
Review of Certificate of Appropriateness approvals issued administratively from March 1, 2016 through April 30,
2016.
Six Month Reviews
Below are approvals /denials by the board during the September and October 2015 meetings. Updates will be given
at the meeting.
202 S. Magnolia Avenue
The board approved the request for construction of a one story building on two lots, to include retail stores, offices,
and a restaurant.
1002 S. Magnolia Avenue
The board approved the request to modify the enclosed porch at rear of house.
1215 S. Palmetto Avenue
The board approved the request to replace porch columns and railings based on the design submitted by the
applicant at meeting and construct a new wood shed.
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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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Minutes
Historic Preservation Board
May 18, 2016 — 5:30 PM
City Commission Chambers
City Hall, Sanford, Florida
Members Present
Ian Carfagna, Chairman
Ana Yebba, Vice Chairman
Cheryl Deming
Tammy Agnini
Members Absent
Hank Dieckhaus
Others Present
Lonnie Groot, Assistant City Attorney
Robert Beall, Operations Manager
Christine Dalton, Community Planner /Historic Preservation Officer
Mary Muse, Administrative Coordinator
Mr. Carfagna called the regular meeting to order at 5:31 PM.
Minutes
Ms. Deming moved to approve the March 16, 2016 regular meeting minutes. Ms. Yebba seconded. Motion carried
4 -0.
Public Hearing/Meetings
PM -1 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for street sign "toppers" at various
locations in the historic district.
Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 1002 -xxxx (Various Locations)
Property Owners: City of Sanford (Right of Way)
Representative: Nelson Beverly, Sanford Historic Trust
Ms. Yebba moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for street sign "toppers" at various
locations in the historic district based on a finding that proposed signs are consistent with the purpose and intent of
Schedule S and complies with the specific design guidelines contained within Schedule S, as outlined in the above
staff report. The Historic Preservation Board submits a recommendation of approval to the City Commission for
consideration. Ms. Deming seconded. Motion carried 4 -0.
PM -2 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the gazebo in Centennial
Park located at 400 Park Avenue.
Tax Parcel Number: 25 -19 -30 -5AG- 0604 -0000
Property Owner: City of Sanford
Representative: Robert Beall
Jane Wright and Nelson Beverly came forward to speak. There was concern if it would be rebuilt as well as what
the time table was for the gazebo to get in this condition and what other structures might the city have that is in
disrepair.
Ms. Deming moved to approve the request to demolish the gazebo in Centennial Park at 400 S. Park 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. Specifically, the gazebo is not historic, and removal of it from the park
will not adversely impact the historic district. The board has determined that waiver of the criteria set forth in Section
12.0, A, items 10 -11, and Section 12.0, B, C, D, E, F, and G is appropriate and lawful. Ms. Agnini seconded. Motion
carried 3 -1, Mr. Carfagna against.
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Ms. Deming moved to recommend City Commission fund the replacement of the gazebo in next budget and
authorize board Chairman to send letter to the Commission and require the design proposal to be submitted to HPB
for review /approval. Ms. Yebba seconded. Motion carried 4 -0.
PM -3 Hold a Public Meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an exterior wood staircase
and install a wood door on the west elevation at 214 S. Oak Avenue.
Tax Parcel Number: 25- 19- 30 -5AG- 0405 -0040
Property Owner: John Hagan Trustee FBO
Representative: Patrick Vandivier
Ms. Agnini moved to approve the request to construct an exterior wood staircase and install a wood door at 214 S.
Oak Avenue based on a finding that the proposed alterations are consistent with the purpose and intent of Schedule
S, and complies with the design guidelines in Schedule S. Ms. Deming seconded. Motion carried 4 -0.
Code Enforcement Case Review
Ms. Dalton distributed a copy of the Historic District Open Case Report and the Historic District Fine Report.
There was discussion regarding sidewalk caf6s and signage as it relates to being checked for compliance with their
approvals. Also, the condition of the RiverWalk as it relates to the wall and swings need to be addressed and
corrected.
Citizen Participation
None.
Staff Reports
Ms. Dalton presented a letter of support for the St. James A.M.E. Church to apply for a Special Category Grant. Ms.
Agnini moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter of support. Ms. Yebba seconded. Motion carried 4 -0.
Ms. Dalton reported May is National Historic Preservation Month and the theme is "This Place Matters." Donovan
Rypkema, a national renowned historic preservation economist, will be speaking in Winter Park on May 21 The
topic will be "Historic Preservation and Economics: Recent Lessons from Home and Abroad." Ms. Dalton spoke
about her attendance at the Florida Trust Conference in Tallahassee.
Chairman and Board Items for Discussion
There .was discussion about the status of the Wells Fargo Bank, 202 Magnolia Avenue, and property at 8"' &
Magnolia Avenue.
Mr. Carfagna requested staff to attend the City Commission Work Session with the intent to present the option of
taking the design guidelines for new construction that are in Schedule S and applying them to the Sanford Avenue
not already included in the district (3rd Street to 6th Street).
Mr. Carfagna informed the board he will be stepping down since he will be moving out of the State and thanked the
board for their support during his time on the board. Ms. Dalton presented an appreciation gift from her and the
board.
Ms. Yebba stated she would like to have Cindy's Dance Studio building removed from the National Registry. After
discussion, Ms. Yebba requested staff to contact the State and find out what the process would be to have it removed
and report back. Ms. Deming seconded. Motion carried 4 -0.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.
ANA YEBB CE CHAIRMAN