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06.10.99MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 10, 1999 5:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL SANFORD, FLORIDA MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott Singeisen Eline Ransom Julia Goeb Walt Padgett Fred Rogers Sica Nacu Bob Kuhn MEMBERS ABSENT: Kimberly Kmett- excused Barbara Farrell- excused Don Moore - excused Bart Rush - excused OTHERS PRESENT: Andrew Van Gaale, Staff Liaison Marion Anderson - Recording Secretary The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. Ms. Goeb moved to approve the Minutes as circulated with the correction that Mr. Singeisen was opposed to the motion at 1104 Magnolia Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Rogers. All in favor. Motion carried. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness - Residential: 422 Palmetto Avenue - request to demolish structure. Foreman Heard, 101 E. 7 th Street, Sanford, was present representing the First United Methodist Church of Sanford. He stated that the soundness of the original structure as well as the addition on the rear is far from ideal. The floors, stairs, and walls are weak from lack of care and of course, from termite damage. The plumbing and electrical systems need major upgrades. For safety reasons, the Church no longer allows admittance to the building. They would like to use the property for recreational activities for the Church and the community as well. Mr. Rogers abstained due to the consideration of moving the structure to 3rd and Park. Mr. Padgett moved to allow the request. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Padgett stated that the structure is in really poor condition. The Church has tried to give it away for 2 years. The structure detracts from the area. There are no redeeming qualities or features. MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 10, 1999 PAGF, 7. Ms. Goeb moved to table until such time as the applicant can provide additional information on whether it is to be restored, renovated or having the building continue as it, or whatever the applicant chooses to do. Seconded by Mr. Kuhn. Mr. Padgett in opposition. All others in favor. Motion carried. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness: 202 Sanford Avenue - install sign on existing pole at front of building. Mike Fitzpatrick, 261 Lakeview Drive, Sanford was present. He noted that the sign will be larger than the existing sign on 2nd Street Mr. Rogers moved to approve the 39'x72' based on the grandfathered signage pole from previous decades. Ms. Ransom seconded for discussion. Mr. Rogers and Ms. Ransom in favor. All others in opposition. Motion denied. Ms. Goeb moved to approve the sign scaled down to the size of 3'x5'. Seconded by Mr. Kuhn. Ms. Ransom in opposition. All others in favor. Motion carried. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness: 517 S. Myrtle Avenue - to construct a privacy fence and a garage. Due to lack of representative and needed additional information, Ms. Ransom moved to table. Seconded by Mr. Kuhn. All in favor. Motion carried. Preservation Award Subcommittee Update: Ms. Nacu reported that for the one application, 118 S. Elm Avenue, the exterior is not quite ready yet. Ms. Goeb suggested that since the application is not appropriate, the Board by -pass the award this year and make more effort to get additional applicants next year and give this applicant time to finish this house. Mr. Van Gaale to notify this applicant of the decision. It was decided that one house per Board member would be nominated for the award next year. Schedule S Revisions: Mr. Van Gaale stated that the City is actually considering making Outdoor Displays of new merchandise a conditional use citywide. Right now, new merchandise is permitted throughout the City. Used merchandise is as a conditional use. Ordinance Maintenance along with Section 7 is to be considered for next month. Comments and suggestions are recommended. Historic Downtown Commercial District Walking Tour Brochure Reprinting: Mr. Van Gaale stated that the Museum is willing to share the cost of the brochures with us. Since the brochures are in such high demand, the Board decided to reprint a minim amount now and discuss updating them in the future. Mr. Van Gaale is to investigate the cost and bring before Board before proceeding with the reprinting. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.