4729 Amendment to Schedule S - Sanford AvenueOrdinance No. 2023-4729
An ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida relating to historic
preservation and providing for historic district designation for the
Sanford Avenue historic area; revising and amending the provisions of
Schedule "S", City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations
(LDRs), relating to historic preservation; creating the Sanford Avenue
Historic District; amending Section 2.0 of Schedule "S" relating to the
description of the Historic District; providing for legislative findings
and intent; providing for designation and signage; providing for
implementing administrative actions and responsibility for
implementation; proving for exhibits; providing for a savings
provision; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing
for codification and the correction of scrivener's errors and providing
for an effective date.
Whereas, Schedule "S" of the Land Development Regulations of the City of
Sanford sets forth the criteria and procedures for designating historic districts with the
City and provides as follows:
; and
A. Criteria for Creating Historic Districts. Historic Districts shall be consistent
with following criteria for designation:
1. The properties within the area, are associated with events that have
made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of the history of the City,
State or Nation; or are associated with the lives of persons significant to the
city, State or Nation's past; or
2. The properties embody the distinctive characteristics of a type,
period or method of construction or represent the work of a master, or that
possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and
distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or
3. The area has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important
in prehistory or history (e.g., burial mound); or
4. If based on architecture, there is a concentration of contributing
buildings (see definition.) The number of contributing buildings shall be no
less than fifty (50) percent of the total number of buildings.
Whereas, on March 10, 2008 the City Commission adopted the Georgetown
Neighborhood Plan, which was focused on improving the current and future quality of life
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for residents in and around the Georgetown Neighborhood which Plan included the
following goals:
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(1). Comprehensive Rezoning (accomplished in 2009).
(2). National Register Nomination (accomplished in 2020).
(3). Local Conservation District Designation.
(4). Design Guidelines for New Construction.
(5). Development Incentives (cottage lots—accomplished in 2022).
Whereas, in 2009, the Georgetown neighborhood was re -zoned to the SR -1
Single Family, zoning district/classification and the properties assigned the General
Commercial, GC, zoning district/classif1cation on Sanford Avenue were rezoned to the
SC -3, Special Commercial, zoning district/classification and the RC -1 Restricted
Commercial, zoning district/classification by means of the enactment of Ordinance
Number 4182 by the City Commission; and
Whereas, the past actions of the City Commission have somewhat protected
the character of the Georgetown neighborhood and provided means for the
redevelopment and revitalization of Sanford Avenue; and
Whereas, the Georgetown National Register Historic District was listed in 2020
which status confirms the significance and integrity of the historic resources on Sanford
Avenue and their importance to the City of Sanford providing the area with equal status
to the Sanford Residential Historic District; and
Whereas, the proposed district boundaries are generally described as both
sides of Sanford Avenue from 2nd Street to Celery Avenue including all properties facing
Sanford Avenue and extending to the alleys, corresponding with the Georgetown National
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Register Historic District except for vacant parcels between 3rd and 4th Streets on the
west side; and
Whereas, the parcels have been included because they are adjacent to
contributing properties in the Downtown Commercial Historic District, the Sanford
Residential Historic District, and the newly created Georgetown Residential Historic
District and it is reasonable to include and review new construction for compatibility to
ensure the integrity of the surrounding districts; and
Whereas, the majority of historic resources are masonry vernacular
commercial buildings, and there are several frame vernacular, bungalow or minimal
traditional residential structures; and
Whereas, the proposed Georgetown Residential Historic District, as
established in a companion ordinance, is included within the Georgetown National
Register District boundaries; and
Whereas, the areas of significance with regard to this Ordinance are Ethnic
Heritage/Black and Architecture, and the period of significance is 1900-1970 with the built
environment in the Sanford Avenue Historic District being comprised of commercial
buildings and residences which are an intact representation of an African American "main
street" founded during the Jim Crow era; and
Whereas, although a number of individual historic resources have been lost
over time and new infill development is present, the extant resources convey the historic
identity and continued development over the course of the 20th century and the area
distinctly retains its historic function as a commercial and upper middle class residential
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district and the remaining structures, mostly from the 1910s and 1920s retain overall
architectural integrity; and
Whereas, by the early 20th century, Georgetown was home to a thriving middle
class largely comprised of doctors, teachers, professionals and business owners with
several prominent residents of Georgetown residing on Sanford Avenue; and
Whereas, indeed, an excerpt from the WPA American Guide series of the
1930s describes the middle class homes of Sanford Avenue stating that by far the best
shops and residences were on Sanford Avenue as the homes and gardens in the area
showed great credit was due to the residents as the homes were attractive and the lawns
and gardens were good to look upon; and
Whereas, several of the houses along Sanford Avenue were designed by
architect Prince W. Spears, an African American architect, builder and mason who
designed and built more than a dozen homes and churches in Sanford and, although
there are no known records of his having formal architectural training or education, his
designs reflect true craftsmanship and attention to detail with some of his work being for
large, architecturally significant homes which conveyed their owner's affluent status in the
community; and
Whereas, David and Viola Brock owned a house designed by Spears at 612
Sanford Avenue with David owning a tailor shop and Viola serving as a school teacher;
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Whereas, Dr. George Brewer operated his medical practice out of his home for
at least 20 years, initially at 611 Sanford Avenue, later moving to 620 Sanford Avenue,
and Mrs. Elizabeth Brewer worked as a music teacher; and
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Whereas, prominent educators Joseph and Wealthy Crooms owned a
distinctive home at 812 Sanford Avenue and Joseph became principal of Hopper
Academy in 1906 overseeing the construction of the school building that still stands in
Georgetown; and
Whereas, Wealthy Crooms began teaching in Sanford in 1908 and worked
alongside her husband at Hopper Academy and Crooms Academy until she retired in
1954; and
Whereas, Spears is also credited with businessman Italy Littles' house at 614
Sanford Avenue and E.D. Strickland's home and dental practice at 511 Sanford Avenue;
and
Whereas, as was the case in many southern cities during the Jim Crow era, a
thriving commercial district developed to meet the needs of Sanford's African American
community with Georgetown's commercial district being concentrated along the northern
end of Sanford Avenue, beginning in what was formerly been known as Tuckertown; and
Whereas, during the 1900s and 1920s the commercial district was
concentrated in the 200 and 300 blocks of Sanford Avenue and the majority of the
businesses in this area were operated by African Americans who lived in the community,
though a number of white -owned businesses operated there as well, and
Whereas, the 1909 City Directory listed number of African American owned
businesses on Sanford Avenue:
(1). Livery stable operated by Alexander Long (308 Sanford Avenue).
(2). Watch repair operated by Reverend E.D. Wood (310 Sanford
Avenue).
(3). Lewis McFarland's barbershop (320 Sanford Avenue).
(4). King S. Johnson's Fancy Grocers: Hay, Grain & Country Produce
(323 Sanford Avenue).
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; and
Whereas, during the 1920s the commercial district expanded southward to
include the 400 and 500 blocks of Sanford Avenue with the relative prosperity of the times,
along with Sanford's population growth led to greater business opportunities in the African
American community; and
Whereas, in 1926, the 300 block or Sanford Avenue included E.D. Strickland's
dental practice at 300 Y2 Sanford Avenue, Albert Gramling's billiards at 302 Sanford
Avenue, W.O. Green's blacksmith shop at the rear of 304 Sanford Avenue and Z.J. Jerry's
People's Drug Store at 315 Sanford Avenue; and
Whereas, Black owned restaurants, barber shops, grocery stores and repair
shops were located up and down Sanford Avenue and development continued to expand
southward until the late 1960s, but, as was the case with many downtown commercial
districts in the 1970s, Sanford Avenue entered a period of decline as the popularity of
suburban malls and desegregation impacted black and white owned businesses alike;
and
Whereas, while the vast majority of Sanford's historically white commercial
district has been preserved due to early revitalization efforts, Georgetown's Sanford
Avenue unfortunately did not experience the same level of intervention and, as a result,
a number of structures along Sanford Avenue fell into disrepair and were condemned and
demolished, or lost due to fire; and
Whereas, happily, recent investment in streetscape and building rehabilitation
and re -use has brought activity back to the area; and
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Whereas, as a whole, the built environment of Sanford Avenue conveys the
historical evolution of an African American business district and prominent residential
street over the course of the 20th century and retains integrity of location, design,
workmanship, feeling and association and that status, together with the area being listed
on the National Register for local significance, make the area clearly worthy of
preservation; and
Whereas, a report, prepared by a professional, acceptable to the City, including
a description of the typical architectural styles, character defining features, and types of
buildings, structures, objects or sites within the proposed district; is a requirement to
identify which properties are contributing at the time and the National Register
Registration Form prepared by Megan McDonald, Florida Division of Historical
Resources, is the report which supports the actions taken in this Ordinance the report
having been reviewed by the Florida National Register Review Board and accepted by
the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer and the Keeper of the National Register;
and
Whereas, the Georgetown Historic District was listed on the National Register
of Historic Places by the National Park Service in October, 2020 and the aforementioned
report is on file in the City of Sanford Planning Department and was included in the staff
reports as this Ordinance was processed in accordance with controlling legal
requirements; and
Whereas, the area's zoning is the assignment of the SC -3, Special
Commercial, zoning district/classification north of 6th Street and the RC -1, Restricted
Commercial, zoning district/classification south of 6th Street with the future land use being
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assigned under the City's Comprehensive Plan being Waterfront Downtown Business
District and Neighborhood Commercial; and
Whereas, the Sanford Avenue Historic District includes 54 buildings of which
47 contributing structures and 7 are non-contributing structures thus resulting in 87% of
the structure having contributing structure status; and
Whereas, additional guidelines should be used when reviewing alterations,
relocation, demolition, excavation or new construction within the Sanford Avenue Historic
District as set forth in Schedule "S" of the Land Development Regulations of the City of
Sanford; and
Whereas, the City of Sanford Historic Preservation Board and the Historic
Preservation Officer of the City have recommended that the historic Sanford Avenue area
be designated the Sanford Avenue Historic District; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford has the power and
authority to create and establish the policies and Program set forth herein under the
controlling provisions of State law such as, by way of example only, the provisions of
Article VIII, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Florida and the provisions of
Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, and the controlling case law of the State of Florida; and
Whereas, the City of Sanford has complied with all requirements and
procedures of Florida law in processing and advertising this Ordinance; and
Whereas, legislative coding is used in this Ordinance and the following coding
may be used: underlined words shall constitute additions to the current text of the City
Code, *** shall constitute ellipses (spaces where current City Code provisions are omitted
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for the sake of the ease of reference), and st-rike-t#re+g#s shall constitute deletions to
current text of the City Code; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby adopts these
recitals (whereas clauses) as the legislative findings and intent of and for this Ordinance.
Now, Therefore, Be It Enacted By The People Of The City Of Sanford, Florida:
Section 1. Legislative findings and intent.
(a). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby adopts and incorporates
into this Ordinance the City staff report and City Commission agenda memorandum
relating to this Ordinance and accepts and appreciates the recommendation of the
Historic Preservation Board and the fine work accomplished by that body and its members
as well as the citizens of the Georgetown community.
(b). The provisions of this Ordinance are enacted pursuant to the statutory and
home rule powers of the City to establish and maintain the appropriate operations of the
City.
(c). The City of Sanford has complied with all requirements and procedures of
Florida law in processing and advertising this Ordinance.
(d). The intent of this Ordinance is to recognize the vitality and historic ambiance
of the Georgetown community for which it is highly recognized, to enhance and expand
public experience and exposure to culture including, but not limited to, African-American
culture, to enhance the appearance of places located throughout the City and to improve
the cultural environment of the City for its citizens while making the City of Sanford a
showplace throughout our State and Nation.
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Section 2. Historic District Designation; Sanford Avenue Historic District;
Historic District Signage.
(a). The area shown in Exhibit "1" to this Ordinance is hereby designated as the
Sanford Avenue Historic District within the City of Sanford.
(b). Suitable signage, as approved by the Historic Preservation Board, shall be
located nearing close proximity to the boundaries of the Sanford Avenue Historic District
indicating that the area has been designated an historic district by the City.
Section 3. Other Exhibits To Ordinance.
(a). Exhibit "2" to this Ordinance shows and depicts photographic examples of
contributing and non-contributing buildings located within the Sanford Avenue Historic
District.
(b). Exhibit "3" to this Ordinance lists contributing and non-contributing
properties by address which are located within the Sanford Avenue Historic District.
(c). All exhibits to this Ordinance are hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance and made a part thereof.
Section 4. Amendment To Section 2.0 (a) Of Schedule "S", City Code.
Section 2.) (a) pf Schedule "S", City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations, is
amended to read as follows:
(a)
Historic district - An area that includes or encompasses historic sites,
historic landmarks, buildings, signs, appurtenances, structures or objects as the
City Commission may determine to be appropriate for historical preservation as
set forth in this Schedule. A historic district need not be a single enclosed area nor
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be contiguous to constitute a district. The following are the historic districts located
within the City:
A.*** _ C***
D. {Added text in a companion ordinance}.
E. Sanford Avenue Historic District. The Sanford Avenue Historic
District was created in 2023 by this Ordinance and is generally described as both
sides of Sanford Avenue from 2nd Street to Celery Avenue including all properties
facing Sanford Avenue and extending from the alleys.
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(b) * * *_ (c) * * *
Section 5. Implementing Administrative Actions.
(a). Without limiting in any way the other provisions of this Ordinance, the
Historic Preservation Officer of the City and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and
directed to implement the provisions of this Ordinance and to take any and all necessary
administrative actions to bring into effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
(b). The Historic Preservation Board is hereby granted authority to adopt rules
relating to the Sanford Avenue Historic District in order to implement the provisions of this
Ordinance which rules shall be provided to the City Commission and the Planning and
Zoning Commission upon adoption.
Section 6. Savings.
The prior actions of the City of Sanford relating to historic preservation and all
similar or related matters are hereby ratified and affirmed.
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Section 7. Severability.
If any section or portion of a section of this Ordinance proves to be invalid, unlawful
or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to impair the validity, force or effect of any other
section or part of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Conflicts.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 9. Codification; Scrivener's Errors.
(a). The provisions of this Ordinance including, but not limited to the exhibits,
shall be codified as determined to be appropriate by the Code codifier in consultation with
the Historic Preservation Officer of the City.
(b). The sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the
words of this Ordinance may be changed to section, article or -some other appropriate
word or phrase to accomplish codification.
(c). The divisions and provisions of this may be renumbered or relettered in the
absolute discretion of the Code codifier.
(d). Typographical errors and other matters of a similar nature that do not affect
the intent of this Ordinance, as determined by the City Clerk and City Attorney, may be
corrected with the authorization of the City Manager, or designee, without the need for a
public hearing.
Attest.
Section 10. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
Passed and adopted this 10th day of April, 2023.
City Commission of the City of
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For use and reliance of the Sanford
City Commission only.
Approved as to form and legality.
William L. Colbert, City Attorney
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Exhibit 2 Contributing and Non -Contributing Buildings by Address -Sanford Ave.
Sanford Avenue --CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
112* c.1950
114* c. 1956
118* c. 1937
202* c. 1917
208* c. 1930
210* c. 1926
*Properties overlapping with Downtown Commercial District
300 c. 1925
329 c. 1968
400
c. 1922
401-405
c. 1925
410
c. 1918
412-416
c. 1936
417-419
c. 1916
418-430
c. 1922
440
c. 1922
500-504
c. 1925
501-503
c. 1933
508
c. 1926
511
c. 1930
516
c. 1926
526
c. 1967
601
c. 1950
602
c. 1955
611
c. 1917
612
c. 1920
613
c. 1934
614
c. 1910
617
c. 1953
619
c. 1950
620
c. 1922
700
c. 1948
703
c. 1934
705
c. 1960
707
c. 1950
718
c. 1952
806
c. 1920
812
c. 1920
813
c. 1960
818
c. 1926
Sanford Avenue—CONTRIBUTING (continued)
Address Year Built
909 c. 1964
91.1 c. 1950
1003
c. 1924
1011
C. 1951
1106A
c. 1925
1111
c. 1922
1120
c. 1928
1121
c. 1947
Sanford Avenue—NON-CONTRIBUTING
607
c. 1982
704
c. 2018
807
c. 1980
901-903
c. 2002
1012
c. 1972
11.00
c. 1977
1106 B
c. 2007
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Contributing: 719 E. 8th Street and 412 Cypress Avenue
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CITY OF
NFORD
FLORIDA
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF SANFORD
300 N. Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida 32771
407.688.5145 www.sanfordfl.gov/HP
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL PROJECT IS COMPLETED.
ISSUED TO: DATE ISSUED:
Austin Historical 03/14/2023
for
606 PARK AVE 1 DATE EXPIRES:
SANFORD, FL 32771 09/14/2023
COA23-000081
Approved to repair/restore unit 2 window per application. Window elements not able to be repaired must
be replaced to match the existing in size, configuration, material design and placement.
Julie Adams Scofield, AICP
Historic Preservation Planner
Please be advised it is the owner and/or agent's responsibility to notify staff of any potential changes from the
approved COA that arise and obtain approval prior to commencing the changes. This COA does not constitute final
development approval. The applicant is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from
applicable departments before initiating development. This COA will not be recorded in the Official Records. If the
property owner desires for this COA to appear in the chain of title for the property, such action will need to be
accomplished.
IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THE ACTIVITY LISTED ABOVE? No
Exhibit 4 Contributing and Non -Contributing Buildings by Address
East 2nd Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
307
c. 1930
417
c. 1911
501
c. 1947
519
c. 1920
629
c. 1945
East 3' Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
300
c. 1946
501
c. 1930
503
c. 1958
505
c. 1962
601
c. 1925
613
c. 1925
615
c. 1930
616
c. 1925
620
c. 1963
East 4" Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
405 c. 1940
509 c. 1920
East 5" Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
508 c. 1901
517 c. 1926
711 c. 1915
East 6' Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
413
c. 1926
507
c. 1900
610
c. 1949
621
c. 1912
East 6"' Street -CONTRIBUTING (continued)
Address Year Built
701 c. 1908
709 c. 1930
East 7" Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
412
c. 1920
509
c. 1939
600
c. 1943.
615
c. 1920
616
c. 1930
619
c. 1940
701
c. 1956
715
c. 1952
718
c. 1945
815
c. 1929
818
c. 1951
819
c. 1933
914
c. 1951
1101
c. 1920
1103
c. 1951
1113
c. 1920.
1121
c. 1925
1133
c. 1926
1135
c. 1920
East 8"' Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
400
c. 1962
405
c. 1917
515
c. 1938
518
c. 1917
622
c. 1934
719
c. 1920
801
c. 1920
804
c. 1935
907
c. 1917
909
c. 1920
1104
c. 1948
1105
c. 1951
East 8" Street -CONTRIBUTING (continued)
Address Year Built
1107
c. 1964
1108
c. 1970.
1110
c. 1970
1112
c. 1970
1114
c. 1970
1116
c. 1970
East 9" Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
409A & B
c. 1944
612
c. 1966
700
c. 1939.
815
c. 1945
1105
c. 1920
1107
c. 1949
East 10" Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
311
c. 1925
409A
c. 1930
409B
c.1930
511
c. 1920
600
c. 1961
701
c. 1970
713
c. 1925
818
c. 1920
918
c. 1925
1101
c. 1940
East 11th Street -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
506
c. 1920
509
c. 1925
612
c. 1925
712
c. 1930
914A
c. 1920
914B
c. 1939
Bay Avenue -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
700
c. 1967
703
c. 1954
706
c. 1953
708
c. 1947
709
c. 1925
711
c. 1950
800
c. 1951
801
c. 1926
808
c. 1920
810
c. 1920
815
c. 1969
907
c. 1956
910
c. 1953
1000
c. 1951
1005
c. 1935
1007
c. 1956
1112
c. 1968
1122
c. 1968
Celery Avenue -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
402
c. 1952
500
c. 1925
512
c. 1917
600
c. 1910
616
c. 1928
702
c. 1925
708
c. 1920
906
c. 1939
1002
c. 1960
Cypress Avenue -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
207
c. 1955
319A
c. 1917
319B
c. 1920
412A
c. 1920
412B
c. 1920
413
c. 1917
505
c. 1952
510
c. 1917
516
c. 1930
518
c. 1901
Cypress Avenue -CONTRIBUTING (continued)
Address Year Built
608
c. 1912
612
c. 1920
620
c. 1920
700A
c. 1917
700B
c. 1917
704
c. 1963
710
c. 1917
714
c. 1917
715
c. 1920
719
c. 1920
805
c. 1960
806
c. 1940
818A
c. 1949
818B
c. 1952
819A
c. 1913
819B
c. 1946
920
C. 1910
1002
c. 1970
1003
c. 1920
1004
c. 1956
1013
c. 1930
1020
c. 1925
1100
c. 1938
1108
c. 1943
1113
c. 1920
1114
c. 1961
1115
c. 1930
1116
c. 1930
1117
c. 1955
1118
c. 1932
1119
c. 1920
Hickory Avenue -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
502
c. 1917
503
c. 1963
510
c. 1915
512
c. 1948
515
c. 1961
607
C. 1900
611
c. 1949
614
c. 1920
702
c. 1930
710
c. 1920
717
c. 1948
Hickory Avenue -CONTRIBUTING (continued)
Address Year Built
1117
c. 1926
1119
c. 1937
1121
c. 1931
1123
c. 1943
Locust Avenue -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
510
c. 1961
518
c. 1957
602
c. 1920
611
c. 1917.
612
c. 1943
711
c. 1926
712
c. 1934
713
c. 1920
717
c. 1920
718
c. 1946.
808
c. 1929
812
c. 1920
816
c. 1927
900
c. 1925
901
c. 1930
908
c. 1952
917
c. 1925
1002
c. 1925
1010
c. 1962
1016
c. 1920
1017
c. 1960
1018
c. 1930
1101
c. 1945
1102
c. 1925
1105
c. 1920
1106
c. 1948
1119
c. 1930
1120
c. 1905
1121
c. 1946
1122
C. 1908
Mellonville Avenue -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
700 c. 1928
708 c. 1926
720 c. 1928
Mellonville Avenue -CONTRIBUTING (continued)
Address Year Built
800 c. 1959
Orange Avenue -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
710A
c. 1926
914
c. 1954
1011
c. 1930
1100
c. 1938
1100
c. 1944
Pine Avenue -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
320
c. 1920
501
c. 1970
511
c. 1930
601
c. 1965
605
c. 1930
612
c. 1948
613
c.1920
614
c. 1920
615A
c. 1920
615B
c. 1920
618
C. 1900
705
c. 1952
705A
c. 1970
802
c. 1938
813
c. 1958
905
c. 1964
1004
c. 1941
1004A
c. 1941
1005A
C. 1901
1005B
C. 1901
1015
c. 1920
1100
c. 1920
1101
c. 1906
1110A
c. 1925
1110B
c. 1930
1114
c. 1948
Willow Avenue -CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
610
c. 1967
709
c. 1968
716
c. 1920
804
c. 1941
805
c. 1920
813
c. 1932
904
c. 1935
910A
c. 1910
910B
c. 1910
1001
c. 1925
1007
c. 1925
1016
c. 1920
1017
c. 1946
1019
c. 1920
1100
c. 1930
1104
c. 1930
1105
c. 1951
1109
c. 1964
1112
c. 1967
1116
c. 1920
East 2"' Street- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
609 c. 1970
East 4th Street- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
415 c. 2022
East 5" Street- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
512 c. 1986
610 c. 2016
612 c. 2007
East 6"` Street- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
500 c. 1976
East 7"' Street- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
401 c. 1975
500
503 c. 1981
700 c. 1995
East 8'" Street- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
519
c. 1980
616
c. 1996
701
c. 1973
706
c. 1994
819
c. 1979
East 91h Street- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address
Year Built
615
c. 1991
1000
c. 1993
East 10" Street- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
315
c. 2000
618
c. 1982
919
c. 1989
1000
c. 1980
East 11" Street- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
501 c. 2006
503 c. 1989
700 c. 1989
Bay Avenue- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
704
c. 1996
713
c. 2008
804
c. 2019
809
c. 1977
904
c. 1987
905
c. 1986
906
c. 2019
909
c.2006
1004
c.2004
1014
c. 2018
1020
c. 1971
1100
c. 1971
1115
c. 1998
Celery Avenue- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
820 c. 1971
908 c. 1998
Chapman Avenue- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
304
c. 1935
308
c. 1935
312
c. 1926
320
c. 1956
909
c. 1964
911
c. 1950
1003
c. 1924
1011
c. 1951
1106A
c. 1925
1111
c. 1922
1120
c. 1928
1121
c. 1947
Cypress Avenue- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
409
c. 1971
501
c. 2007
509
c.2022
513
c. 2023
613
c. 2007
Cypress Avenue- NON-CONTRIBUTING (continued)
814 c. 2002
911 c. 2014
1120 c. 1972
Hickory Avenue- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
506
c.2006
610
c. 2005
807
c. 2001
1004
c. 1988
1005
c. 1976
1113
c. 1989
Locust Avenue- NON-CONTRIBTING
Address Year Built
611 B
C. 1980
621
c. 1977
804
c. 1985
1011
c. 1987
1117
c. 1997
Orange Avenue- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
603
c. 1996
710B
c. 1987
802
c. 1971
804
c. 1973
806
c. 1971
808
c. 1971
813
c. 1994
815
c. 1997
901
c. 2014
911
c. 1971
919
c. 1985
1013
c. 1987
1103
c. 2008
1112
c. 2007
1114
c. 1989
1121
c. 1989
Pine Avenue- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
300
c. 1981
302
c. 1981
304
c. 1984
400
c. 1983
409
c. 1981
412
c. 1996
414
c. 1996
502
c.2002
600
c. 1981
912
c. 1991
914
c. 1989
920
c. 1982.
1001
c. 1999
1006
c. 2014
1011
c. 1993
1016
c. 2018
1018
c. 2006
Willow Avenue- NON-CONTRIBUTING
Address Year Built
608
unknown
715
c. 2000
806
c. 1973
817
c. 1987
810
c. 2003
901
c. 1998
914
c. 2007
1103
c. 1985
1107
c. 2007
11.07A
c.2007
1130
c. 2007
Exhibit 5 Schedule S Guidelines Applicable to Demolition of Contributing Buildings and
New Construction
Certificate of Appropriateness Review by Historic Preservation Board required.
Re: Demolition for Contributing Buildings
SECTION 12.0 DEMOLTION as adopted 2/08/21 (Ord. No. 2021-4588) including:
A. Criteria for Reviewing Demolition Permits
B. Procedures of Issuing Demolition COA
C. Waiting Period
D. Economic Hardship
E. Demolition by Neglect
F. Permits
G. Documentation Requirements
Re: New Construction
Re: Residential Lot Layout
Front -loaded garages are not allowed for properties that have alley
access.
Re: Building Form
(a) Standards for all Structures.
• 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 (use building elements sized for human use), and
neighboring structures (predominant scale). To achieve the appropriate
scale, the height to width, length to width and solid to void ratios must
be considered. The scale (height to width ratio) of a street -facing fagade
shall be compatible with and maintain the proportions established by the
existing structures within the district.
• To maintain the predominant scale and proportion in historic districts,
new buildings shall be designed so that elements of the building fagade
are aligned with the facade elements of the neighboring structures (e.g.
windows, doors, canopies, storefronts, awnings, etc.).
• Contemporary design for new construction is permitted when
compatible with the size and scale of the property, neighborhood and
immediate environment.
• All new buildings shall have the main entrance oriented to the principal
street and in full view from the public right-of-way.
(b) Residential Building Form.
• The scale and massing of new structures and their architectural elements
shall be similar to the contributing structures of similar use in the
historic district.
• New residential structures shall include a raised foundation to
compliment the character of contributing structures in the district, when
appropriate to the style.
• New buildings shall not exceed thirty-five feet (35') in height.
Re: Building Features
Existing Structure No Yes
• Primary residential entries for new structures shall face the street and
shall not be recessed more than six feet (6') from the face of the
primary fagade
• Building features within new construction shall be compatible with the
color, material, and character of the property, neighborhood and
immediate environment.
Re: Exterior Walls/Materials
Re: Windows
• For new constructions, use the wall finish most acceptable for the
architectural style.
0 Windows on new homes shall have definition and a profile.
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FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM 23-069
APRIL 10, 2023 AGENDA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
PREPARED BY: Julie Adams Scofield, AICP, Historic Prese i
SUBMITTED BY: Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr., ICMA-CM, Ci y Manage
SUBJECT: Sanford Avenue and Georgetown Residential 'storic Districts
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
❑ Unify Downtown & the Waterfront
® Promote the City's Distinct Culture
® Update Regulatory Framework
® Redevelop and Revitalize Disadvantaged Communities
SYNOPSIS:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 4729 and Ordinance No. 4730, with Ordinance No. 4729 amending
Schedule S to designate the Sanford Avenue Historic District and 4730 amending Schedule S to
designate the Georgetown Residential Historic District, is requested.
FISCAL/STAFFING STATEMENT:
No additional staffing anticipated.
BACKGROUND:
Sanford Avenue Historic District
On March 10, 2008, the City Commission adopted the Georgetown Neighborhood Plan, which
was focused on improving the current and future quality of life for residents in and around the
Georgetown Neighborhood. The plan included these first five goals:
1. Comprehensive Rezoning (accomplished 2009)
2. National Register Nomination (accomplished 2020)
3. Local Conservation District Designation
4. Design Guidelines for New Construction
5. Development Incentives (cottage lots—accomplished 2022)
In 2009, the neighborhood was re -zoned SR -1 Single Family, and the General Commercial zoning
for Sanford Avenue was changed to SC -3 Special Commercial and RC -1 Restricted Commercial
(Ordinance 4182.) This has protected the character of the community and provided means for the
redevelopment and revitalization of Sanford Avenue.
The Georgetown National Register Historic District listed in 2020. This status confirms the
significance and integrity of the historic resources on Sanford Avenue, and their importance to the
City of Sanford. It has equal status to the Downtown Historic Commercial District. A local historic
district designation and recommendation to apply Schedule S guidelines are for review.
Schedule S, Historic Preservation, City of Sanford Land Development Regulations re: Criteria and
Procedures for Establishing and Expanding Historic Districts:
(S-15-16) A. Criteria for Creating Historic Districts. Historic Districts hall be consistent with
following criteria for designation:
1. The properties within the area, are associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad pattern of the history of the City, State or Nation; or are associated
with the lives of persons significant to the city, State or Nation's past; or
2. The properties embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction or represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that
represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
distinction; or
3. The area has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history
(e.g. burial mound); or
4. If based on architecture, there is a concentration of contributing buildings (see definition.) The
number of contributing buildings shall be no less than fifty (50) percent of the total number of
buildings.
The proposed district is consistent with Criteria 1, 2, and 4 based on the following application:
(a) A physical description of the proposed historic district accompanied by photographs of
buildings, structures, objects, or sites showing examples of contributing and non-contributing
properties within the proposed historic district.
The proposed district boundaries are generally described as both sides of Sanford Avenue from 2„d
Street to Celery Avenue including all properties facing Sanford Avenue and extending to the alleys,
corresponding with the Georgetown National Register Historic District except for vacant parcels
between 3 and 4"' Streets on the west side. These parcels have been included because they are
adjacent to contributing properties in the Downtown Commercial Historic District, the Sanford
Residential Historic District, and the proposed Sanford Avenue Historic District, and it's reasonable
to include and review new construction for compatibility to insure the integrity of the surrounding
districts. The majority of historic resources are masonry vernacular commercial buildings, and there
are several frame vernacular, bungalow or minimal traditional residential structures.
Exhibit 1 (attached) shows photographic examples of contributing and non-contributing properties,
and Exhibit 2 (attached) lists contributing and non-contributing properties by address.
(b) A statement of the historical, cultural, architectural, archaeological or other significance of
the proposed historic district.
The proposed Sanford Avenue Historic District is included within the Georgetown National Register
District boundaries. The areas of significance are Ethnic Heritage/Black and Architecture, and the
period of significance is 1900-1970. The built environment in the proposed district, comprised of
commercial buildings and residences, is an intact representation of an African American "main street"
founded during the Jim Crow era. Though a number of individual historic resources have been lost
over time and new infill development is present, the extant resources convey the historic identity and
continued development over the course of the 20`" century. The area distinctly retains its historic
function as a commercial and upper middle class residential district and the remaining structures,
mostly from the 1910s and 1920s retain overall architectural integrity.
By the early 20th century, Georgetown was home to a thriving middle class largely comprised of
doctors, teachers, professionals and business owners. Several prominent residents of Georgetown
resided on Sanford Avenue. An excerpt from the WPA American Guide series of the 1930s describes
the middle class homes of Sanford Avenue: By far the best shops and residences are on Sanford
Avenue. Their homes and gardens do them credit, the homes are attractive, and their lawns and
gardens are good to look upon.
Several houses along Sanford Avenue were designed by, Architect Prince W. Spears. An African
American Architect, builder, and mason who designed and built more than a dozen homes and
churches in Sanford. Though there are no known records of formal architectural training or education,
his designs reflect true craftsmanship and attention to detail. He designed large, architecturally
significant homes which conveyed their owner's affluent status in the community. David and Viola
Brock owned a house designed by Spears at 612. David owned a tailor shop and Viola was a teacher.
Dr. George Brewer operated his medical practice out of his home for at least 20 years, initially at 611,
later moving to 620. Brewer's wife, Elizabeth, worked as a music teacher. Prominent educators Joseph
and Wealthy Crooms owned a distinctive home at 812. Joseph became principal of Hopper Academy
in 1906, and oversaw the construction of the school building that still stands in Georgetown. Wealthy
Crooms began teaching in Sanford in 1908 and worked alongside her husband at Hopper Academy
and Crooms Academy until she retired in 1954. Spears is also credited with businessman Italy Littles
house at 614 and E.D. Strickland's home and dental practice at 511.
As was the case in many southern cities during the Jim Crow era, a thriving commercial district
developed to meet the needs of Sanford's African American community. Georgetown's commercial
district was concentrated along the northern end of Sanford Avenue, beginning in what was formerly
been known as Tuckertown. During the 1900s and 1920s the commercial district was concentrated in
the 200 and 300 blocks of Sanford Avenue. The majority of businesses in this area were operated by
African Americans, who lived in the community, of a number of white -owned businesses operated
there as well. The 1909 City Directory listed number of African American owned businesses on
Sanford Avenue:
• Livery stable operated by Alexander Long (308 Sanford Ave)
• Watch repair operated by Rev. E.D. Wood (310 Sanford Ave.)
• Lewis McFarland's barbershop (320 Sanford Ave.)
• King S. Johnson's Fancy Grocers: Hay, Grain & Country Produce (323 Sanford Ave.)
During the 1920s the commercial district expanded southward to include the 400 and 500 blocks of
Sanford Avenue. The relative prosperity of the times, along with Sanford's population growth led to
greater business opportunities in the African American community. In 1926, the 300 block or Sanford
Avenue included E.D. Strickland's dental practice at 300'/2 Sanford Ave., Albert Gramling's billiards
at 302, W.O. Green's blacksmith shop at the rear of 304, and Z.J. Jerry's People's Drug Store at 315.
Black owned restaurants, barber shops, grocery stores, and repair shops were located up and down
Sanford Avenue. Development continued to expand southward until the late 1960s. As was the case
with many downtown commercial districts in the 1970s, Sanford Avenue entered a period of decline.
The popularity of suburban malls and desegregation impacted black and white owned businesses.
While the vast majority of Sanford's historically white commercial district has been preserved due to
early revitalization efforts, Georgetown's Sanford Avenue unfortunately did not experience the same
level of intervention. As a result, a number of structures along Sanford Avenue fell into disrepair and
were condemned and demolished, or lost due to fire. Recent investment in streetscape and building
rehabilitation and re -use has brought activity back to the district.
In summary, the built environment of Sanford Avenue conveys the historical evolution of an African
American business district and prominent residential street over the course of the 20th century and
retains integrity of location, design, workmanship, feeling and association. The area is listed on the
National Register for local significance, worthy of preservation.
(c) A report, prepared by a professional, acceptable to the City, including a description of the
typical architectural styles, character defining features, and types of buildings, structures,
objects or sites within the proposed district; which report shall identify which properties are
contributing at the time.
The National Register Registration Form prepared by Megan McDonald, Florida Division of
Historical Resources, is the report for this designation. It was reviewed by the Florida National
Register Review Board and accepted by the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer and the Keeper
of the National Register. The Georgetown Historic District was listed on the National Register of
Historic Places by the National Park Service in October 2020. This report is included as Appendix A.
(d) A map identifying all zoning and land use information, and the location of all buildings,
structures, objects or sites within the proposed district, noting which are contributing.
The proposed district zoning is SC -3 Special Commercial north of 6`h Street and RC -1 Restricted
Commercial, south of 6"' Street. Future Land Use is Waterfront Downtown Business District and
Neighborhood Commercial. A map showing location of buildings within the district and
contributing/non- contributing status is attached. The district includes 54 buildings: 47 contributing and
7 non-contributing (87% contributing.)
(e) Additional guidelines to be used when reviewing alterations, relocation, demolition,
excavation or new construction within the proposed boundaries of the district.
The district would be subject to City of Sanford's Land Development Regulations, Schedule S. as
currently adopted.
(fi Names and addresses of all property owners within the proposed district.
Names and addresses of all property owners are on file in the City Planning Department. Property
owners were given notice by mail of the Historic Preservation Board hearing.
Georgetown Residential Historic District
On March 10, 2008 the City Commission adopted the Georgetown Neighborhood Plan, which was
focused on improving the current and future quality of life for residents in and around the
Georgetown Neighborhood. The plan included these first five goals:
1. Comprehensive Rezoning (accomplished 2009)
2. National Register Nomination (accomplished 2020)
3. Local Conservation District Designation
4. Design Guidelines for New Construction
5. Development Incentives (cottage lots—accomplished 2022)
In 2009, the neighborhood was re -zoned SR -1 Single Family, and the General Commercial zoning
on Sanford Avenue was changed to SC -3 Special Commercial and RC -1 Restricted Commercial
(Ordinance 4182.) This has somewhat protected the character of the neighborhood and provided
means for the redevelopment and revitalization of Sanford Avenue. In part due to proximity to an
energetic downtown environment and increased activity on Sanford Avenue, the neighborhood is
now a prime area for infill development. New residential construction that didn't reflect the
neighborhood character was a strong concern of residents fifteen years ago, and that concern has
accelerated recently, especially due to the large number of vacant lots.
The Georgetown National Register Historic District was listed in 2020. This status confirms the
significance and integrity of the historic resources in the Georgetown neighborhood, and their
importance to the City of Sanford. It has equal status to the Sanford Residential Historic District.
At this time, the Georgetown Steering committee and residents are requesting local historic district
designation with review for demolition of contributing buildings and new construction only. Since
the
National Register District was listed, 6 contributing buildings have been demolished; several that
could have been rehabilitated and provide affordable housing. In the future, guidelines for
rehabilitation may be appropriate, but application of all Schedule S Guidelines is not requested at
this time. A local historic district designation and recommendation to apply Schedule S guidelines
for demolition and new construction are presented for review.
Schedule S, Historic Preservation, City of Sanford Land Development Regulations re: Criteria
and Procedures for Establishing and Expanding Historic Districts:
(S-15-16) A. Criteria for Creating Historic Districts. Historic Districts shall be consistent with
following criteria for designation:
S. The properties within the area, are associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad pattern of the history of the City, State or Nation; or are associated
with the lives of persons significant to the city, State or Nation's past; or
6. The properties embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction or represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that
represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
distinction; or
7. The area has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history
(e.g. burial mound); or
8. If based on architecture, there is a concentration of contributing buildings (see definition.) The
number of contributing buildings shall be no less than fifty (50) percent of the total number of
buildings.
The proposed district is consistent with Criteria 1, 2, and 4 based on the following application:
(g) A physical description of the proposed historic district accompanied by photographs of
buildings, structures, objects, or sites showing examples of contributing and non-contributing
properties within the proposed historic district.
Georgetown is a historically African American residential neighborhood located immediately east of
the historically white Sanford Residential Historic District, and just southeast of the Sanford
Commercial District. The plan of Georgetown is generally a simple north/south-east/west grid with
blocks usually divided into ten and twelve lots. Some blocks are divided north -south by an alley.
The proposed district boundaries are generally bounded by East 2nd Street to the north, Bay Avenue
and Mellonville Avenue to the east, Celery Avenue to the south, and the alley east of Sanford Avenue,
on the west, corresponding with the Georgetown National Register Historic District boundaries
excluding Sanford Avenue.
The majority of buildings are residential, and are typically single story, wood frame construction. A
number of community and religious buildings are located throughout the neighborhood, including
churches, a school, and funeral homes. There are twelve churches listed as contributing bu
ildings in the National Register District, and St. James AME Church is individually listed on the
National Register. Hopper Academy, a large frame vernacular school was individually listed on the
National Register in 2015, and is an important landmark in the neighborhood.
Exhibit 3 (attached) shows photographic examples of contributing and non-contributing properties,
and Exhibit 4 (attached) lists contributing and non-contributing properties by address.
(a) A statement of the historical, cultural, architectural, archaeological or other significance of
the proposed historic district.
The proposed Sanford Avenue Historic District is included within the Georgetown National Register
District boundaries. The areas of significance are Ethnic Heritage/Black and Architecture and the
period of significance is 1900-1970. Comprised of residences, churches, funeral homes, and a school,
Hopper Academy, the built environment in the proposed district is an intact representation of an
African American neighborhood founded during the Jim Crow era. Though a number of individual
historic resources have been lost over time and new infill development is present, the extant resources
convey the historic identity and continued development over the course of the 201h century.
The district boundaries include what were originally two distinct African American communities,
Tuckertown and Georgetown. Located in the northern portion of present-day Georgetown,
Tuckertown was settled by African Americans as early as the late 1860s. Settlement of Georgetown
began directly south of Tuckertown in the early 1880s. Due to their close proximity, Tuckertown was
gradually absorbed by Georgetown over time and eventually ceased to maintain a distinct identity.
Extant buildings date from c. 1900 to 1970.
Early residential growth gradually moved eastward from Sanford Avenue during the 20th century.
While early growth was concentrated along Sanford, Cypress, and Pine Avenues (and the adjacent
numbered cross streets), new houses appeared on lots along Hickory, Locust, Orange, and Willow
Avenues during the 1910s and 1920s. The eastern and southernmost areas were the last to be settled
with lots between l lih and Celery Avenue vacant until the mid -1920s, and most lots on Bay Avenue
remained vacant until the 1940s. Primarily frame vernacular buildings, these residences were
constructed by local builders in the community, many of whom were self-taught. The resulting frame
buildings were a product of available materials and resources, and the builder's experience. The
dwellings typically featured simple designs and could be built fairly quickly using readily available
local materials. A number of common sub -types are represented, including the hall -parlor, Georgian
Cottage, shotgun, and the four-square. Other architectural styles in the neighborhood include masonry
vernacular, bungalow, minimal traditional, and ranch.
There are twelve contributing churches in the Georgetown neighborhood. Though the oldest date back
to the early 20th century, many of the neighborhood's congregations have been active since the early
years of Sanford's founding. St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1867 and
was the first known church founded by African Americans in Sanford. The present building is located
at the corner of East 91h Street and Cypress Avenue. Designed by local architect Prince W. Spears,
construction of the church began in 1913. The gothic revival church is a red brick building that features
stained glass windows and a bell tower. St. John Missionary Baptist Church, c. 1910, is located at 920
Cypress Avenue, with an addition in 1941. Zion Hope Missionary Baptist, c. 1926, is located at 710
Orange Avenue. This is the third location of the church—the congregation dates to its founding in
1888.
Small stores and businesses were sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. Midwife Marie Francis
operated the Frances Maternity Home out of her house at 621 Sixth Street. Many residents of
Georgetown were born in this house, which is considered a local landmark. While some businesses
operated out of homes, a few operated out of separate structures. Though many have not survived, a
small general store dating to the 1930s still stands at 901 Locust Avenue. Two long-standing funeral
homes operate in the neighborhood: Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary at 1110 Pine Avenue and Sunrise
Funeral Home at 900 Locust Avenue.
When examined at the neighborhood level, the Georgetown Historic District provides a visual
representation of an African American neighborhood that adapted to the confines of segregation and
developed a thriving community. When considered in its greater context as the largest African
American neighborhood in Sanford, the built environment and history of Georgetown provides an
essential perspective in the history of Sanford's development over the course of the late 19"' and early
201x' century. Once a transportation hub for steamboats and the railroad, and later an agricultural center
for the production of citrus and winter vegetables, Sanford owed much of its economic success to the
labor of African Americans, many of whom resided in Georgetown. Georgetown residents provided
the labor that built the city of Sanford, and it was their labor that continued to fuel Sanford's economy
over the course of its development.
(a) A report, prepared by a professional, acceptable to the City, including a description of the
typical architectural styles, character defining features, and types of buildings, structures,
objects or sites within the proposed district; which report shall identify which properties are
contributing at the time.
The National Register Registration Form prepared by Megan McDonald, Florida Division of
Historical Resources, is the report for this designation. It was reviewed by the Florida National
Register Review Board and accepted by the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer and the Keeper
of the National Register. The Georgetown Historic District was listed on the National Register of
Historic Places by the National Park Service in October 2020. This report is on file in the City of
Sanford Planning Department and is included as Appendix A.
(b) A map identifying all zoning and land use information, and the location of all buildings,
structures, objects or sites within the proposed district, noting which are contributing.
The proposed district is zoned SR -1 Single -Family Residential, with the exception of a few
parcels, and the future land use is single family residential with the exception of the same
parcels. A map showing location of buildings within the district and contributing/non-
contributing status is attached. The district includes 369 buildings: 245 contributing and 124 non-
contributing (66% contributing.) The majority of non-contributing buildings are new structures
constructed after the period of significance.
(a) Additional guidelines to be used when reviewing alterations, relocation, demolition,
excavation or new construction within the proposed boundaries of the district.
The Georgetown Steering Committee has requested that demolition of contributing structures, and
new construction be subject to City of Sanford's Land Development Regulations, Schedule S. as
currently adopted, as a first step in retaining neighborhood character. The pertinent guidelines are
provided as Exhibit 6.
(b) Names and addresses of all property owners within the proposed district. Names and addresses
of all property owners are on file in the City Planning Department. Property owners were given
notice by mail of the Historic Preservation Board hearing.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This is a legislative matter and the Assistant City Attorney has assisted in the drafting of the
proposed Ordinance.
The City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-4729 and Ordinance No.
2023-4730 on March 27, 2023.
The City Clerk published notice of the 2nd Public Hearing in the Sanford Herald on April 2, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Historic Preservation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and staff recommends the
City Commission adopt Ordinance No. 2023-4729, amending Schedule S to designate the Sanford
Avenue Historic District, based on a finding that Sanford's historic commercial district and homes
of prominent residents, qualified by listing on the National Register of Historic Places, is of
exceptional local significance and meets all the criteria for designation per Schedule S; and adopt
Ordinance No. 2023-4730, on the first reading, amending Schedule S to designate the Georgetown
Residential Historic District, based on a finding that Sanford's historic Georgetown African
American neighborhood of homes, churches and a school, qualified by listing on the National
Register of Historic Places, is of exceptional local significance and meets all the criteria for
designation per Schedule S.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
1) "I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-4729.''
2) "I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-4730."
Attachments:
Exhibit 1. Photographic Example Contributing and Non -Contributing Buildings -Sanford Ave.
Exhibit 2. Contributing & Non -Contributing Buildings by Address -Sanford Ave.
Exhibit 3. Photographic Example Contributing and Non -Contributing Buildings -Georgetown
Residential.
Exhibit 4. Contributing & Non -Contributing Buildings by Address -Georgetown Residential
Exhibit 5. Schedule S Guidelines Applicable to Demolition of Contributing Buildings and New
Construction
Map 1. Zoning
Map 2. Future Land Use
Map 3. Contributing, Non -Contributing Buildings
Appendix A: National Register Nomination
Draft Ordinance No. 2023-4729 (Sanford Avenue Historic District)
Draft Ordinance No. 2023-4730 (Georgetown Residential Historic District)