DO #21-21_215 Magnolia Avenue_RecordedThis Instrument Prepared By and Return To:
Julie Adams Scofield, AICP
Historic Preservation Planner
Planning and Development Services Department
City Hall
300 North Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida 32771
Tax Parcel Identification Number: 25-19-30-5AG-0402-0110.
File #: 21-003553
Permit #: COA21-000122
GRANT MALOY, SEMINOLE COUNTY
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF SANFORD DEVELOPMENT
ORDER No. 21-21 RELATING TO 215 MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND ISSUING
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) of the City of Sanford issued this
Development Order issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness relating to and touching
and concerning the following described property: 215 Magnolia Avenue, which is
assigned Tax Parcel Identification Number: 25-19-30-5AG-0402-0110 by the Seminole
County Property Appraiser.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Property Owner: GTG Forever, LLC
711 Ashgrove Terrace
Sanford, Florida 32771-7149
Applicant: Francine Y. Clarke
711 Ashgrove Terrace
Sanford, Florida 32771-7149
(On military duty at time of hearing and represented by
McCree Construction Company).
Project: Approval of the HPB for construction a new 2 -story commercial building
relative to property located at 215 Magnolia Avenue.
Requested Development Approval: The Applicant requested approval of the HPB
for construction a new 2 -story commercial building relative to property located at 215
Magnolia Avenue.
Additional Findings: The project is located at 215 Magnolia Avenue in the City's
Downtown Commercial Historic District as described and depicted in Schedule "S" of
the City's Land Development Regulations (LDRs).
The property is located just south of the Ritz Theater annex. The proposed 2 -story
masonry building complements the existing architecture downtown, but is
distinguishable from the historic buildings. The applicant has provided elevations and
materials information, including colors.
The proposed development complies with the lot layout requirements of Schedule "S" of
the City's LDRs. The scale, massing, and architectural elements of the proposed
buildings are similar to the contributing commercial structures in the historic district. The
building incorporates traditional storefront design and proportions, has a defined
cornice and storefront elements, and has a clearly defined primary access The
structural canopy spans the full fagade. The proposed masonry wall materials and
features are appropriate for the styles of the buildings and are compatible with the
architectural character of the historic district. The proposed storefront windows meet the
criteria of Schedule "S" of the City's LDRs.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
(a). Pursuant to Section 8.0 of Schedule "S" of the City's LDRs, the HPB has
reviewed the proposed Certificate of Appropriateness and all application documentation
and matters relating thereto in accordance with the procedures for altering historic
landmarks or structures within historic districts as set forth in Schedule "S".
(b). Specifically, Schedule "S" of the City's LDRs provides as follows:
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(1). New buildings within the Downtown Commercial District
shall have a 0' to 5' setback from the property line.
(2). Building facades within the Downtown Commercial
Historic District shall extend along the street to a minimum of 90%
percent of the lot width for interior lots and 60% for comer lots.
(3)- New buildings and their components shall be compatible
in scale with each other (size of windows and doors in relation to the
fagade), the human body (building elements sized for human use),
and neighboring structures (predominant scale).
(4). To achieve the appropriate scale, the height to width,
length to width and solid to void ratios must be considered.
(5). The scale (height to width ratio) of street facing facades
shall be compatible with and maintain the proportions established by
the existing structures within the historic district.
(6). To maintain the predominant scale and proportion of the
historic district, new buildings, additions and alterations shall be
designed so that elements of the building fagade are aligned with the
fagade elements of the neighboring structures (e.g. windows, doors,
etc.)
(7). With regard to commercial building form:
(i). New buildings shall be designed with architectural
features and patterns that provide visual interest from the
perspective of the pedestrian, as well as vehicular traffic.
(ii). New buildings placing and massing shall relate to
nearby buildings and the urban context.
(iii). New buildings and additions shall include substantial
variation in massing such as changes in height and horizontal
plane.
(iv). Horizontal massing shall not exceed a height/width
ratio of one to three (1:3) without a substantial architectural
element that either projects up or away from the building, such
as a tower bay, lattice, or other architectural feature.
(v). Buildings in the Commercial Historic District shall not
exceed 4 stories.
(vi). Buildings at the comer of 2 streets may have
embellishments at the corner that are proportionately higher.
(vii). The height of storefront openings in new buildings shall
be similar to the storefront openings within the historic district.
(viii). The scale and massing of the lower floors of new
structures and their architectural elements shall be similar to
contributing structures in the historic district.
(ix). Any new structure that exceeds 50 linear feet along
any street frontage shall minimize the fagade's mass by adding
projections and recesses to make the structure similar in scale
to contributing structures in the historic district.
(x). New buildings shall have a recognizable top consisting
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of, but not limited to, cornice treatments, roof overhangs with
brackets, steeped parapets, richly textured materials and/o
differently colored materials.
(xi). Colored stripes are not acceptable as the only
treatment.
(xii). New building walls shall be enhanced by the use of
vertical elements, articulation and landscaping to break the
monotony.
(xiii). The first floors of new buildings, including structured
parking, shall be designed to encourage pedestrian scale
activity.
(xiv). Primary customer entrances shall be clearly defined
and highly visible through the use of architectural detail for all
structures.
(xv). Mechanical units and their ancillary equipment shall not
be visible from the right of way.
(xvi). Mechanical equipment shall be integrated into the
overall mass of a building by screening it behind parapets or be
integrating equipment into roof forms.
(xv). Plain boxes are not acceptable as screening devices.
(xvi). Structural canopy supports shall be symmetrical across
face of fagade.
(xvii). Overhangs/awnings shall be no less than 3' deep to
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function to protect pedestrians from inclement weather.
(xviii). Fabric awnings located on the second story and above
shall match in design, color, texture, dimensions and other
physical features.
(xix). The use of vinyl or plastic awnings is prohibited and
unlawful.
(8). Building features within new construction shall be compatible with
the color, material, and character of the property, neighborhood and
immediate environment.
(9). Balconies within the commercial district shall be permitted to
encroach into the public right of way up to 3' from the property line with
approval of the City.
(10). Posts, balconies, porches and bay windows, columns, piers and
arches, shall use materials consistent with the style of the structure.
(11). Balconies shall be built of wrought iron or wood with the railing
pattern subject to the approval of the HPB.
(12). For new construction, additions and alterations, the wall finish most
acceptable for the architectural style shall utilized.
(13). Synthetic materials can be allowed for trim details and architectural
elements on new construction.
(14). Trim on brick building maybe made of pre -cast concrete, terracotta
or stone.
(15). Stucco shall be applied consistent with the style of the structure,
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which is typically smooth sand finish for masonry vernacular buildings and
rustic for Spanish Colonial Revival.
(16). With regard to commercial windows and doors:
(i). Windows and display cases are encouraged along
pedestrian corridors.
(ii). Clear glass (88% light transmission) shall be installed on
the first floor.
(iii). Tinted glass allowing a minimum of 50% light
transmission shall be allowed only for use on second floor windows
provided the tinting is consistent with the architectural style of the
building.
(iv). Storefront windows shall be similar in placement, size and
configuration to the storefront windows found on contributing
buildings in the historic district.
M. Storefront frames shall be built entirely of wood, steel or
aluminum. The storefront side piers shall be the same material as
the upper facade, or covered with stucco.
(c). To the extent that a conclusion of law as set forth herein also constitutes a
factual finding, then such shall be taken to be so as part of this Development Order.
(d). The proposed Certificate of Appropriateness is hereby found and
determined to comply with the aforestated requirements and provisions.
(e). Additionally, the Certificate of Appropriateness sought is hereby found and
determined to be consistent with the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan and
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development of the property as proposed would be consistent with and in compliance to
applicable land development regulations and all other applicable regulations and
ordinances as set forth in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanford.
ORDER
(1). The aforementioned application for a Certificate of Appropriateness is
APPROVED with the condition that the gate that is to be installed shall be a decorative
gate approved by the Historic Preservation Officer of the City.
(2). This Development Order granting approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness touches and concerns the aforedescribed property and is subject to
code enforcement action in accordance with the controlling provisions of law.
Done and Ordered on the date first written below.
As approved and authorized for execution by the Historic Preservation Board of
the City of Sanford at its meeting of June 16, 2021.
ATTEST
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JOINDER AND APPROVAL OF CONDITIONS BY PROPERTY OWNER
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the subject Property Owner has signed and sealed
these presents the day and year written below and AGREES to all of the terms and
conditions of this Development Order the undersigned named person having full
authority to execute this document relative to all of the property associated with this
Certificate of Appropriateness.
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GTG Forever, LLC, a Florida limited
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Francine Y. Clarke, Sole Manager
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ❑ physical
presence or ❑ online notarization, this2l day of June, 2021 by Francine Y. Clarke. She
is personally known tome or produced j as identification.
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