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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
MEETING OF MAY 13, 1999
5:00 P.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
SANFORD, FLORIDA
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Scott Singeisen
Eline Ransom
Walt Padgett
Bart Rush
Fred Rogers
Bob Kuhn
Barbara Farrell
Sica Nacu
Don Moore
Julia Goeb
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kimberly Kmett
OTHERS PRESENT:
Andrew Van Gaale, Staff Liaison
Marion Anderson - Recording Secretary
Carl Stairs
Helen Stairs
Jerry Gross
Judy Robinson
Diane Newton
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
Mr. Rogers moved to approve the Minutes with the change of address in the first paragraph from 103 E. 13
Street to 919 Park Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Rush. All in favor. Motion carried.
The first item on the Agenda was an application for Certificate of Appropriateness - Commercial -for the
southeast corner of Palmetto Avenue and 2nd Street - construct new structure.
Jerry Gross, 736 Lake Winnemissett, Deland, was present to represent this request. He stated that this is a single
story building. A canopy will be over the storefront. The front elevation, right side, has the same rhythm as the
building adjacent to it. The site plan utilizes the setbacks where the other buildings were. The materials on the
front, synthetic plaster, colorwise, will probably be in the terra cotta colors. The front windows are aluminum
storefront windows. Probably clear glass. The square corner with entry on Palmetto will be nice. This will
probably be a two tenant building and the doors on the side will remain but will be fixed glass. Mr. Gross stated
that they could do clear lights on the transit windows above the canopy. For the
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windows on the side, he has considered putting in a metal canopy instead of a cloth canopy with the support on
the walkway. He requested that the Board vote for approval because it would allow them to entertain the idea of
having the columns being placed on the opposite side of the walkway which would be on City property. The
approval will help when presented to the City.
Mr. Padgett moved to approve the request and also the concept of the pillars that will be on City property.
Seconded by Ms. Nacu. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item was to consider the Certificate of Appropriateness for 201 S. Magnolia Avenue (Ritz Theater) -
Installation of Windows and Doors. Mr. Gross also represented this request. He stated that there is a lot of
activity starting to happen. They have received approval for grants, they have County money and also they have
some State money coming in. He stated that he would be glad to take the Board Members through the building to
see what they are doing. The windows have been ordered. The windows are wood with weights and
counterweights in the jams. In the front elevation, there are 13 windows. They will be installed exactly the way
they were before. They are made out of cypress, 6 over 6 individual panes, counterweights, and sills. The
windows on the side of the building, Kay Bartholomew's side, will be blocked off because the buildings are only
43" apart. The fire stair facing 2nd Street will be a permanent stairway going down in the same direction.
However, it passes two windows. The two windows will be taken out. There were six sets of double egress doors
on the first level on both sides of the auditorium. These will be replaced with single leaf, 2 2' double doors with
panic bars. The one door closest to the stage will be coming out because of the ADA accessibility clause. The
concrete steps are there but there is also a ramp at street level.
Mr. Gross stated that they didn't have enough money to do underneath the canopy, but the canopy has been
stripped out and the pan ceiling will be duplicated and the chaser lights will be put back in. The perimeter of the
canopy will be i azzed up with some neon lights. Below this canopy was a four or five panel bi -fold door. Behind
this door was a concession area. This concession area will be opened up to the outside.
Mr. Rogers moved to approve the wood windows and the emergency exit doors and the concepts that Mr. Gross
had presented for the Ritz Theater. Seconded by Ms. Farrell. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next on the Agenda was the consideration of the Certificate of Appropriateness for 813 Magnolia Avenue -
Construct 7' Fence (5' stockade & 2' lattice). Judy Robinson, 813 Magnolia Avenue was present. She stated that
they had received approval to install a 6' fence. She requested to amend the approval of the 6' fence to install 5'
of shadowbox with 2' of lattice.
Ms. Nacu moved to approve. Seconded by Ms. Rogers. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Certificate of Appropriateness for 605 Magnolia
Avenue - construct new garage. Diane Newton, 605 Magnolia Avenue, was present. She stated that the garage
would be 5' off the neighbor's fence line and that they are requesting a variance of F off the rear property line.
The top story would be for storage at this time, but, later on it could become an exercise room with a bathroom.
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Mr. Moore moved on approval. Seconded by Ms. Goeb. Mr. Moore amended his motion changing the 10' door
to a 9' door. Ms. Goeb seconded the amendment. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next on the Agenda was the consideration for the replacement of metal window with fixed glass at 1104
Magnolia Avenue. Ms. Goeb moved to approve. Seconded by Ms. Ransom. Mr. Kuhn opposed. All others in
favor. Motion carried.
On the Addendum to the Agenda was the consideration of 201 E. l O' Street - Install fence and deck. Chad Bliss,
201 E. l O Street, stated that they had applied for a 6' stockade fence with approximately 2' of lattice. The fence
will be on his property. Originally, there was an alley that ran behind the residence, it is no longer an alley, that
property has been deeded to all the residents. The deck will be 6'x8'.
Mr. Rogers moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness application for the 6' privacy fence with 2' of
lattice extended around his property line and his patio deck. Seconded by Mr. Kuhn. All in favor. Motion
carried.
Ms. Goeb moved to remove the Rose Cottage Tea Room off the table. Seconded by Mr. Padgett. All in favor.
Motion carried. Ms. Nacu submitted drawings. The application is to add a staircase with a balcony along the
side of the building to actually utilize the second story and improve the look. It will be all wood with a 3' railing.
Mr. Padgett moved for approval. Seconded by Mr. Moore and Ms. Goeb. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was an update of the fence at the Fina/Texaco Station. Mr. Marder stated that the
City Commission had an offer where the owner was willing to take down all the chain link fence and put back
block with stucco, etc. enclosure for the dumpster. All stipulations had been set forth in writing. The applicant
would have had to come to this Board for a Certificate of Appropriateness, but he wanted to just basically do
away with all the fines. The City Commission wrestled with that for a while and they basically sent it back and
said we will do this if you pay our attorney's fees. Now we are suppose to hear from the owner. This is basically
the bottom line. Mr. Rush stated that it was a little upsetting to see the process stalled again and he thinks the
people should be held accountable. He thinks there was a fair offer brought to the table that would beautify the
district and get this particular problem out of our way, under our belt, and done with. It was an opportunity to get
the job done and move on.
Mr. Van Gaale stated that Mr. Herrmann at 118 S. Elm Avenue had submitted photographs for the Historic
Preservation Award. Mr. Moore volunteered to chair this subcommittee because the Board needs to go forward
with the award this year. Mr. Singeisen and Ms. Nacu to help.
Mr. Van Gaale requested that Members bring in comments or suggestions regarding the update for Schedule S,
Section 5. 1, Sidewalk Display noting that the City is doing a comprehensive update of its Land Development
Regulations.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M