Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- George Johansen; Holly Theuns; Michael Broderick; Jon Neprud; Charlie Hayek, Vice-Chair
- Absent:
- Suzanne Boardman; Jared Osteen; Paul Sampson
- Staff Present:
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- Peter Sweeney, City Attorney
- Rebeca Guerra, Interim Planning Director
- Mike Reals, Public Works Director
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Executive Assistant
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS/EXCUSE NON VOTING ALTERNATE
Mr. Johansen was made a regular voting member for the meeting.
Mr. Johansen was made a regular voting member for the meeting.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the May 21, 2019 meeting
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Jon Neprud to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2019 meeting.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Jon Neprud, George Johansen, Vice-Chair Charlie Hayek
Passed
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Certificate of Appropriateness 19-42 - Shade Structure - 100 Melody Lane
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Certificate of Appropriateness and Mike Reals, Public Works Director, provided additional information on the structure and answered questions from the Board on the pole material, coverage area, waterproof material and structure removal in case of a storm.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Certificate of Appropriateness and Mike Reals, Public Works Director, provided additional information on the structure and answered questions from the Board on the pole material, coverage area, waterproof material and structure removal in case of a storm.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 19-42 for the shade structure at 100 Melody Lane.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Jon Neprud, George Johansen, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Charlie Hayek
Passed
b.
Certificate of Appropriateness 19-28 - Grain Silo - 130 N 2nd Street
Ms. Lewicka explained this item was presented, discussed and tabled at the May 22, 2019 meeting.
Ms. Lewicka gave a brief overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on concrete traffic bollards.
Mark Holt, Sailfish Brewery, explained they want to keep the silo simple by blending it in with the current logo. Mr. Holt said they can paint the concrete bollards white to match the legs of the silo. Mr. Holt stated they need to get the silo up for manufacturing and business purposes, and they are always looking at ways to bring a better look to the area.
Ms. Theuns stated she is disappointed that an opportunity was lost for public art by leaving it white.
The Board discussed having local artists propose something to put on the silo or possibly painting a mural on the wall.
Ms. Lewicka explained this item was presented, discussed and tabled at the May 22, 2019 meeting.
Ms. Lewicka gave a brief overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on concrete traffic bollards.
Mark Holt, Sailfish Brewery, explained they want to keep the silo simple by blending it in with the current logo. Mr. Holt said they can paint the concrete bollards white to match the legs of the silo. Mr. Holt stated they need to get the silo up for manufacturing and business purposes, and they are always looking at ways to bring a better look to the area.
Ms. Theuns stated she is disappointed that an opportunity was lost for public art by leaving it white.
The Board discussed having local artists propose something to put on the silo or possibly painting a mural on the wall.
Motion was made by Jon Neprud, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 19-28 for a Grain Silo at 130 N. 2nd Street with 4 bollards or whatever the building department requires.
- AYE:
- George Johansen, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Jon Neprud, Vice-Chair Charlie Hayek
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Lewicka gave an update, from the last meeting, about the poor maintenance on the two properties in Edgartown. Ms. Lewicka stated that she heard back from the owners and one owner promised to diligently maintain the property and the other property owner said they will keep the property maintained. On a recent site visit, Ms Lewicka said the property on 410 N. 2nd Street is maintained well and the property on Avenue D is a little overgrown, possibly due to the weather, and she will be checking the property again next week.
Mr. Hayek said that we need to make sure we don't lose the valuable historical houses we have through neglect.
Ms. Lewicka asked the Board to let her know if they see historic properties that need maintenance.
Mr. Neprud suggested a survey be done on historical properties in the city.
Ms. Lewicka stated that having the windows and doors boarded up keeps people from breaking in and prevents rain and wind damage caused from broken windows. Ms. Lewicka said the people who own the boarded up properties do not have sufficient funds to maintain it and most are for sale.
Board discussion ensued on not being able to see the inside of the home or if the roof is collapsed due to buildings being boarded up.
Ms. Lewicka stated if a historic property is purposely not being maintained, the Board can ask her to forward the complaint to Code Enforcement.
Ms. Lewicka said she included the Historic Preservation Report from last year in the Board members packet and the report contains basic information on Historic preservation that may be useful to the Board.
Ms. Guerra stated the city is in the process of updating the CRA plan and part of the CRA update is having a series of community meetings to solicit comments from stakeholders to give input for development plans, which entails various areas of the city, which contain historically designated properties or are within overlays.
Ms. Guerra explained that the Edgartown overlay rewrite will be competed after the Lincoln Park and Peacock Arts District (PAD) overlays. Ms. Guerra stated that the uses, density, setbacks, height and maintenance will be included in the overlay.
Ms. Guerra said that parking and alcohol will be addressed in the PAD overlay district. Ms. Guerra explained the purpose of the overlay is to make the special geographic area inviting for developers to come in by removing hindrances, where they are appropriate, and that makes sense for the district.
Ms. Lewicka gave an update, from the last meeting, about the poor maintenance on the two properties in Edgartown. Ms. Lewicka stated that she heard back from the owners and one owner promised to diligently maintain the property and the other property owner said they will keep the property maintained. On a recent site visit, Ms Lewicka said the property on 410 N. 2nd Street is maintained well and the property on Avenue D is a little overgrown, possibly due to the weather, and she will be checking the property again next week.
Mr. Hayek said that we need to make sure we don't lose the valuable historical houses we have through neglect.
Ms. Lewicka asked the Board to let her know if they see historic properties that need maintenance.
Mr. Neprud suggested a survey be done on historical properties in the city.
Ms. Lewicka stated that having the windows and doors boarded up keeps people from breaking in and prevents rain and wind damage caused from broken windows. Ms. Lewicka said the people who own the boarded up properties do not have sufficient funds to maintain it and most are for sale.
Board discussion ensued on not being able to see the inside of the home or if the roof is collapsed due to buildings being boarded up.
Ms. Lewicka stated if a historic property is purposely not being maintained, the Board can ask her to forward the complaint to Code Enforcement.
Ms. Lewicka said she included the Historic Preservation Report from last year in the Board members packet and the report contains basic information on Historic preservation that may be useful to the Board.
Ms. Guerra stated the city is in the process of updating the CRA plan and part of the CRA update is having a series of community meetings to solicit comments from stakeholders to give input for development plans, which entails various areas of the city, which contain historically designated properties or are within overlays.
Ms. Guerra explained that the Edgartown overlay rewrite will be competed after the Lincoln Park and Peacock Arts District (PAD) overlays. Ms. Guerra stated that the uses, density, setbacks, height and maintenance will be included in the overlay.
Ms. Guerra said that parking and alcohol will be addressed in the PAD overlay district. Ms. Guerra explained the purpose of the overlay is to make the special geographic area inviting for developers to come in by removing hindrances, where they are appropriate, and that makes sense for the district.
a.
Administratively Approved Certificates of Appropriateness - May 2019
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chair, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Historic Preservation Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Board and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chair, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Historic Preservation Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Board and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
9.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Jon Neprud to approve the absences of Ms. Boardman, Mr. Sampson and Mr. Osteen.
- AYE:
- George Johansen, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Jon Neprud, Vice-Chair Charlie Hayek
Passed
10.
ADJOURNMENT