OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
Prior to the call to order, the Board designated Ms. Gates as Chairwoman pro-tem for the meeting.
- Present:
- Suzanne Boardman; Jean-Ellen Wilson; Charlie Hayek; Holly Theuns; Chairwoman pro-tem Sonja M. Gates
- Absent:
- Paul Sampson; Annie Kate Jackson; Brad Culverhouse; Peggy Harris
- Staff Present:
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- Karen Emerson, Assistant City Attorney
- Kori Benton, Historic Preservation Officer
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Hayek and Ms. Theuns were made active members for the meeting.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to approve the March 23, 2015 minutes.
- AYE:
- Suzanne Boardman, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Chairwoman pro-tem Sonja M. Gates
Passed
Mr. Benton explained the COA request was heard at the March 23, 2015 meeting and staff was seeking to garner a few items for discussion from the property owner but the COA has not progressed since the last meeting.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to table COA 15-09 until the pending information is received from the applicant.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Suzanne Boardman, Chairwoman pro-tem Sonja M. Gates
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board. Mike Menard of Cook Menard Architecture, spoke on behalf of the applicant and answered questions. Don Rinelli, Owner of Yellowtail Grill, spoke against the request. The Board discussed the COA and provided ideas of what they would like to see, as far as lighting, size and scale and quaintness of the sign.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to table COA 15-07 until the applicant can come up with new ideas.
- AYE:
- Suzanne Boardman, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Chairwoman pro-tem Sonja M. Gates
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board. The Board expressed concerns on the size of the ground sign and the removing of landscape.
Motion was made by Suzanne Boardman, and seconded by Holly Theuns to table COA 15-10 until more information is provided regarding smaller signage and removal of landscaping.
- AYE:
- Jean-Ellen Wilson, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Suzanne Boardman, Chairwoman pro-tem Sonja M. Gates
Passed
The Board discussed the following items:
- Mobile Food Vending Ordinance in Historic District
- Leadership & Strategic Planning Workshop
- Recognizing the 300th anniversary of the "Sinking of the 1716 Fleet"
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Jean-Ellen Wilson to approve the absences of Ms. Jackson, Mr. Culverhouse, Ms. Harris and Chairman Sampson.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Suzanne Boardman, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Chairwoman pro-tem Sonja M. Gates
Passed