Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021, 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; Charlie Hayek; Anthony Westbury; George Johansen; Suzanne Boardman, Chair
- Absent:
- Kori Benton
- Staff Present:
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- Jennifer Hofmeister, Planning Director
- Tanya Earley, Assistant City Attorney
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Executive Assistant
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the February 22, 2021 meeting
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve the minutes from the February 22, 2021 meeting.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Charlie Hayek, Anthony Westbury, George Johansen, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Certificate of Appropriateness 21-18 - Projecting Sign - 111 Orange Avenue
The clerk introduced Certificate of Appropriateness 21-18 for a projecting sign located at 111 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida.
Madam Chair Boardman asked Assistant City Attorney, Tanya Earley, to explain the Quasi-Judicial Hearing procedures.
Before commencing this Quasi-Judicial Hearing, Tanya Earley, Assistant City Attorney, reminded the Board that they serve in both a legislative and quasi-judicial role. When acting as a legislative body, the Board engages in law-making activity by passing laws and establishing policies. When acting as a quasi-judicial body, the Board applies those laws and policies and is held to stricter procedural requirements. Quasi-judicial proceedings are less formal than proceedings before a circuit court but are more formal than the normal Board meeting. Quasi-judicial proceedings must follow basic standards of notice and due process; and decisions must be made based on competent substantial evidence.
Therefore, Board members have a duty to conduct the quasi-judicial proceedings more like judges than legislators. That is why the Commission has established the uniform procedures for quasi-judicial hearings that will be followed today.
Ms. Earley informed the Board that in the case of a no vote, the person making the motion should include the reason for the no vote in the motion.
Madam Chair Boardman called the proceeding to order.
The clerk confirmed the City complied with advertisement requirements.
Madam Chair Boardman inquired with the Board regarding ex-parte communications and asked the Clerk to call the roll:
Ms. Theuns - no
Mr. Broderick - no
Mr. Hayek - no
Mr. Westbury - no
Mr. Johansen - no
Madam Chair Boardman - no
Madam Chair Boardman opened the public hearing.
The clerk was asked to swear in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing. Individuals in the audience intending to speak on this item were asked to stand, raise their right hand, and administered an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Those that were sworn in were asked to clearly state their name for the record and confirm they were sworn in at such time as they were asked to come forward to testify.
Staff Presentation:
Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner, provided an overview of the application. The applicant is requesting approval for the installation of a 77“ x 86” projecting sign to the front of the building next to the existing “One Eleven” sign. The application states the following the sign will project 36” from the building front facade and the sign will be installed 20 feet above the sidewalk/driveway. The proposed sign is to identify and promote a new use of the building. It is intended to attract residents and visitors alike to the ‘Traders Market’ and will contribute to the vitality, redevelopment and preservation of the Downtown Historic District. The proposed sign is appropriately designed and scaled. The sign is informative, decorative, and consistent with the style of the building, the existing and proposed businesses within the structure and the surrounding downtown district. Additionally, the overall proposal and design are consistent with Secretary of the Interior Standard 9 and the City’s sign code, therefore staff recommends approval of the proposed projecting sign with the request for clarification of the sign detail page and installation to indicate whether the sign will be mounted parallel to the Orange Avenue facade or at some angle to the building corner.
Board questions for Staff: Mr. Hayek asked about the sign size and projection. Mr. Westbury asked if the sign will be illuminated. Ms. Theuns asked if additional signage will be added for the location of the business in the building.
Applicant questions for Staff: None
Applicant presentation: Joe Zito, applicant representing Signature Signs and Sunrise City Contractor, sworn, stated the owner wanted a throw back, vintage branded sign that looks similar to Whole Foods. Mr. Zito said the sign does not blink or have LED lights and the framework will be project 36" off the wall so the sign can be seen from all four streets.
Board questions for Applicant: Mr. Hayek asked if the sign is internally lit and where will the electric be coming from. Mr. Zito said the sign will be internally lit with low voltage LED lights and the electric will be coming from inside the building.
Public comment: Daniel Cedeno, owner, Fort Pierce Traders Market, sworn, explained that the markets focus is on local, organic and healthy and they will pride themselves on customer service and community involvement. Mr. Cedeno stated that will have one sign that is nice, subtle and fun.
Madam Chair Boardman, seeing no one else, closed the public hearing.
Comments by the Board: Mr. Broderick asked staff how signage quantity is calculated for the building. Ms. Lewicka explained that the square footage of the occupants space determines the percentage of available space on the facade. If the square footage goes over 20%, then a Variance can be granted by the Historic Preservation Board.
The clerk introduced Certificate of Appropriateness 21-18 for a projecting sign located at 111 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida.
Madam Chair Boardman asked Assistant City Attorney, Tanya Earley, to explain the Quasi-Judicial Hearing procedures.
Before commencing this Quasi-Judicial Hearing, Tanya Earley, Assistant City Attorney, reminded the Board that they serve in both a legislative and quasi-judicial role. When acting as a legislative body, the Board engages in law-making activity by passing laws and establishing policies. When acting as a quasi-judicial body, the Board applies those laws and policies and is held to stricter procedural requirements. Quasi-judicial proceedings are less formal than proceedings before a circuit court but are more formal than the normal Board meeting. Quasi-judicial proceedings must follow basic standards of notice and due process; and decisions must be made based on competent substantial evidence.
Therefore, Board members have a duty to conduct the quasi-judicial proceedings more like judges than legislators. That is why the Commission has established the uniform procedures for quasi-judicial hearings that will be followed today.
Ms. Earley informed the Board that in the case of a no vote, the person making the motion should include the reason for the no vote in the motion.
Madam Chair Boardman called the proceeding to order.
The clerk confirmed the City complied with advertisement requirements.
Madam Chair Boardman inquired with the Board regarding ex-parte communications and asked the Clerk to call the roll:
Ms. Theuns - no
Mr. Broderick - no
Mr. Hayek - no
Mr. Westbury - no
Mr. Johansen - no
Madam Chair Boardman - no
Madam Chair Boardman opened the public hearing.
The clerk was asked to swear in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing. Individuals in the audience intending to speak on this item were asked to stand, raise their right hand, and administered an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Those that were sworn in were asked to clearly state their name for the record and confirm they were sworn in at such time as they were asked to come forward to testify.
Staff Presentation:
Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner, provided an overview of the application. The applicant is requesting approval for the installation of a 77“ x 86” projecting sign to the front of the building next to the existing “One Eleven” sign. The application states the following the sign will project 36” from the building front facade and the sign will be installed 20 feet above the sidewalk/driveway. The proposed sign is to identify and promote a new use of the building. It is intended to attract residents and visitors alike to the ‘Traders Market’ and will contribute to the vitality, redevelopment and preservation of the Downtown Historic District. The proposed sign is appropriately designed and scaled. The sign is informative, decorative, and consistent with the style of the building, the existing and proposed businesses within the structure and the surrounding downtown district. Additionally, the overall proposal and design are consistent with Secretary of the Interior Standard 9 and the City’s sign code, therefore staff recommends approval of the proposed projecting sign with the request for clarification of the sign detail page and installation to indicate whether the sign will be mounted parallel to the Orange Avenue facade or at some angle to the building corner.
Board questions for Staff: Mr. Hayek asked about the sign size and projection. Mr. Westbury asked if the sign will be illuminated. Ms. Theuns asked if additional signage will be added for the location of the business in the building.
Applicant questions for Staff: None
Applicant presentation: Joe Zito, applicant representing Signature Signs and Sunrise City Contractor, sworn, stated the owner wanted a throw back, vintage branded sign that looks similar to Whole Foods. Mr. Zito said the sign does not blink or have LED lights and the framework will be project 36" off the wall so the sign can be seen from all four streets.
Board questions for Applicant: Mr. Hayek asked if the sign is internally lit and where will the electric be coming from. Mr. Zito said the sign will be internally lit with low voltage LED lights and the electric will be coming from inside the building.
Public comment: Daniel Cedeno, owner, Fort Pierce Traders Market, sworn, explained that the markets focus is on local, organic and healthy and they will pride themselves on customer service and community involvement. Mr. Cedeno stated that will have one sign that is nice, subtle and fun.
Madam Chair Boardman, seeing no one else, closed the public hearing.
Comments by the Board: Mr. Broderick asked staff how signage quantity is calculated for the building. Ms. Lewicka explained that the square footage of the occupants space determines the percentage of available space on the facade. If the square footage goes over 20%, then a Variance can be granted by the Historic Preservation Board.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 21-18 for the projecting sign, with the proviso that staff is present when they locate the sign to where it actually is going to go on the building.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Charlie Hayek, Anthony Westbury, George Johansen, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
6.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Administratively Approved Certificates of Appropriateness - February 2021
b.
Administratively Approved Certificates of Appropriateness - March 2021
7.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Michael Broderick to nominate Ms. Boardman as Chair.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Charlie Hayek, Anthony Westbury, George Johansen, Holly Theuns, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Holly Theuns to nominate Mr. Hayek as Vice-Chair.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Anthony Westbury, George Johansen, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
8.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Mr. Johansen's absence February 22, 2021 meeting.
Mr. Johansen's absence February 22, 2021 meeting.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the absence of Mr. Johansen from the February 22, 2021 meeting.
- AYE:
- Anthony Westbury, George Johansen, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Charlie Hayek, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve the absence of Mr. Benton from the April 26, 2021 meeting.
- AYE:
- George Johansen, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Charlie Hayek, Anthony Westbury, Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
9.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ms. Hofmeister informed the Board of the upcoming Edgartown Community follow up meeting on Wednesday, May 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Riverwalk Center.
Ms. Hofmeister informed the Board of the upcoming Edgartown Community follow up meeting on Wednesday, May 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Riverwalk Center.
10.
ADJOURNMENT