OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Suzanne Boardman; Holly Theuns; Charlie Hayek; Jean-Ellen Wilson; Paul Sampson, Chairman
- Absent:
- Brad Culverhouse; Peggy Harris; Annie Kate Jackson; Sonja M. Gates
- Staff Present:
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- Karen Emerson, Assistant City Attorney
- Kori Benton, Acting Historic Preservation Officer
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Theuns and Mr Hayek were made active members for the meeting.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the April 27, 2015 minutes.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Suzanne Boardman, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board. Charles and Lisa Stubley provided further information about the condition of the windows that are currently located in the house.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to approve the replacement of the original windows with PGT vinyl impact windows.
- AYE:
- Suzanne Boardman, Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the Variance to deviate from City Code Section 15-8 (5) a. 3. in order to allow the placement of a second ground sign for a site with less than 500 feet of main street frontage.
- AYE:
- Jean-Ellen Wilson, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Suzanne Boardman, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Motion was made by Suzanne Boardman, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve COA 15-10 for the placement of two monument signs to direct vehicular and bus traffic.
- AYE:
- Suzanne Boardman, Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and asked the Board for deferral of a final vote on the COA. Mr. Benton asked the Board to provide preliminary conceptual feedback regarding design features, design review, and architectural aspects affecting the site. Lee Dobbins, Representative from Dean, Mead Law Firm, spoke on behalf of St. Andrews. Anthony Donadio, Architect, added additional information and answered questions from the Board. Trina Angelone, Head of Schools, provided further information. The Board provided feedback to include: enhance landscaping to soften the elevation, additional arches, awnings, and banding and variation and articulation in the windows and the windows are to match the street.
Steve Tarr, Representing the Ft. Pierce Business Alliance, spoke about setback issues along Indian River Drive that will effect the street scape and the parking problem in the downtown area.
The Planning department staff presented the concept to consider shifting the meeting time of the Historic Preservation Board during business hours. The Board provided concern over Board members that work and the convenience of people who want to appear before the board.
Motion was made by Suzanne Boardman, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve the absences of Ms. Jackson and Ms. Gates.
- AYE:
- Jean-Ellen Wilson, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Suzanne Boardman, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed