OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Peggy Harris; Jean-Ellen Wilson; Sonja M. Gates; Holly Theuns; Chairman Paul Sampson
- Absent:
- Annie Kate Jackson; Charlie Hayek; Suzanne Boardman; Brad Culverhouse
- Staff Present:
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- Kori Benton, Historic Preservation Officer
- Karen Emerson, Assistant City Attorney
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Theuns was made an active member for the meeting.
Motion was made by Sonja M. Gates, and seconded by Peggy Harris to approve the minutes from the November 24, 2014 meeting.
- AYE:
- Peggy Harris, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Sonja M. Gates, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Mike Menard of Cook Menard Architecture commented. Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Sonja M. Gates, and seconded by Peggy Harris to approve the amendment to the approval to install new store front systems, wall signs, columns, and gates for additional retail suites and courtyard seating for future restaurant(s) with the condition that the new storefront systems are accomplished by use of similar design and materials of established doors and windows based on Secretary of Interior Standards 2, 4, 5, 9 and 10.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Sonja M. Gates, Peggy Harris, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. William Stoddard of Schulke, Bittle and Stoddard commented. Trina Angelone, St. Andrews Episcopal Academy, Head of Schools, commented. Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Sonja M. Gates, and seconded by Peggy Harris to approve the request for the construction of 6' aluminum fence and gates with the following conditions, based on Secretary of Interior Standards 9 and 10:
- The applicant utilizes black aluminum fencing for the entire span of proposed fencing.
- The installation of this portion of the fence is presented on the property line, however, it should be setback approximately 6' - 12' from the existing sidewalk (unless the established property line is further) to minimize interference with pedestrian traffic along the established sidewalk on S. Indian River Drive
- The applicant installs the required landscaping as required by City Code Section 22-67 (d)(1) within one (1) year.
- AYE:
- Sonja M. Gates, Peggy Harris, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Layne Kulhanek, employee at Orchid Island Juice Company, commented. Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Jean-Ellen Wilson to approve installation of a fabric wall sign on the western facade for twelve (12) months with the requirement that the condition of the sign is monitored to ensure that the appearance does not detract from the structure, based on Secretary of Interior Standards 9 and 10.
- AYE:
- Peggy Harris, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Holly Theuns, Sonja M. Gates, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Patrick Pinkney, Vice-President, of Unity Property Development, commented. Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Sonja M. Gates, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the demolition of a contributing structure with no plans for new construction based on Demolition Criteria B and C.
- AYE:
- Jean-Ellen Wilson, Holly Theuns, Sonja M. Gates, Peggy Harris, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Sonja M. Gates, and seconded by Peggy Harris to approve the construction of a detached garage in the rear yard with the condition that placement meets established setbacks and does not adversely impact protected trees to the rear of the property based on Secretary of Interior Standards 2, 9 and 10.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Sonja M. Gates, Peggy Harris, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Motion was made by Sonja M. Gates, and seconded by Peggy Harris to excuse the absences of Susan Boardman, Brad Culverhouse, Charlie Hayek and Annie Kate Jackson.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Peggy Harris, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Sonja M. Gates, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Any person seeking to appeal any decision by the Historic Preservation Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting is advised that a record of proceedings is required in any such appeal and that such person may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.