Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 22, 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:
- Holly Theuns; Michael Broderick; Jon Neprud; Kori Benton; Charlie Hayek; Anthony Westbury; Suzanne Boardman, Chair
- Absent:
- George Johansen; Paul Sampson
- Staff Present:
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- Peter Sweeney, City Attorney
- Rebeca Guerra, Interim Planning Director
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS/EXCUSE NON VOTING ALTERNATE
Mr. Westbury was made a regular voting member for the meeting.
Mr. Westbury was made a regular voting member for the meeting.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the June 24, 2019 meeting
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Jon Neprud to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2019.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Jon Neprud, Kori Benton, Charlie Hayek, Anthony Westbury, Holly Theuns, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Certificate of Appropriateness 19-46 - New service window, door, signage and paint - 111 Orange Avenue
Mr. Broderick recused himself. Mr. Benton stated he had ex-parte communications with the applicant and with the City of Fort Pierce staff, because of his previous occupation.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on directional signage, the location, size, illumination and projection of the signs and the location and direction of the door opening.
Board discussion ensued.
Jimmy Sanders, applicant, explained the project and answered questions from the Board.
Michael Broderick spoke against the application and indicated that there is exclusionary language in the contract with the property owner regarding a fitness facility. Mr. Broderick provided a copy of the lease to the Board.
Mr. Sweeney stated that the contract is a private matter and will be resolved on its own.
Steve Tarr, property owner, provided clarification and answered Mr. Broderick's concerns.
Motion was made by Jon Neprud, and seconded by Anthony Westbury to approve the proposed openings alterations and signage, subject to two (2) conditions of approval:
1. The door on the west side of the building is to open inwards, not into the right-of-way, impeding pedestrians. The door can be recessed and must be consistent with Florida Building codes.
2. Move the wall sign on Orange Avenue up from 4 foot clearance to 6 foot clearance.
AYE: Jon Neprud, Kori Benton, Charlie Hayek, Anthony Westbury, Holly Theuns, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Other: Michael Broderick (RECUSE)
Passed
After the vote the Board discussed that the applicant will have to pursue a Variance, since they did not follow Ms. Lewicka's recommendation to reduce the projecting sign size.
Mr. Broderick recused himself. Mr. Benton stated he had ex-parte communications with the applicant and with the City of Fort Pierce staff, because of his previous occupation.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on directional signage, the location, size, illumination and projection of the signs and the location and direction of the door opening.
Board discussion ensued.
Jimmy Sanders, applicant, explained the project and answered questions from the Board.
Michael Broderick spoke against the application and indicated that there is exclusionary language in the contract with the property owner regarding a fitness facility. Mr. Broderick provided a copy of the lease to the Board.
Mr. Sweeney stated that the contract is a private matter and will be resolved on its own.
Steve Tarr, property owner, provided clarification and answered Mr. Broderick's concerns.
Motion was made by Jon Neprud, and seconded by Anthony Westbury to approve the proposed openings alterations and signage, subject to two (2) conditions of approval:
1. The door on the west side of the building is to open inwards, not into the right-of-way, impeding pedestrians. The door can be recessed and must be consistent with Florida Building codes.
2. Move the wall sign on Orange Avenue up from 4 foot clearance to 6 foot clearance.
AYE: Jon Neprud, Kori Benton, Charlie Hayek, Anthony Westbury, Holly Theuns, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Other: Michael Broderick (RECUSE)
Passed
After the vote the Board discussed that the applicant will have to pursue a Variance, since they did not follow Ms. Lewicka's recommendation to reduce the projecting sign size.
7.
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Theuns asked for clarification from Ms. Lewicka regarding the awning height off the ground for 100 S. 2nd Street. Ms. Lewicka stated that the condition of approval on the permit is for 9 feet.
Mr. Broderick asked for a status update on the lawn maintenance for the two properties in Edgartown.
Mr. Benton thanked staff for their role in the rehabilitation of 604 Beach Court.
Ms. Theuns asked for clarification from Ms. Lewicka regarding the awning height off the ground for 100 S. 2nd Street. Ms. Lewicka stated that the condition of approval on the permit is for 9 feet.
Mr. Broderick asked for a status update on the lawn maintenance for the two properties in Edgartown.
Mr. Benton thanked staff for their role in the rehabilitation of 604 Beach Court.
a.
Administratively Approved Certificates of Appropriateness - June 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 Jon Neprud, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve the absence of Mr. Johansen.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Anthony Westbury, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Jon Neprud, Kori Benton, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
10.
ADJOURNMENT