Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015, 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:
- Charlie Hayek; Suzanne Boardman; Brad Culverhouse; Jean-Ellen Wilson; Holly Theuns; Chairman Paul Sampson
- Absent:
- Annie Kate Jackson; Peggy Harris; Sonja M. Gates
- Staff Present:
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- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Karen Emerson, Assistant City Attorney
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS
Mr. Hayek and Ms. Theuns were made active members for the meeting.
Mr. Hayek and Ms. Theuns were made active members for the meeting.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
May 26, 2015 Meeting
There was a correction to the May 26 minutes: There were requirements for the windows to match the street for St Andrews Campus.
There was a correction to the May 26 minutes: There were requirements for the windows to match the street for St Andrews Campus.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to approve the May 26, 2015 minutes with corrections.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Suzanne Boardman, Brad Culverhouse, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Certificate of Appropriateness 15-20, an application submitted by the Property Owner, One Eleven Orange LLC to place awnings and signs upon multiple facades of a designated historic structure located at 111 Orange Avenue & 111 2nd Street
Steve Tarr, applicant, G.T. Partners LLC, 1300 Seaway Drive, showed placement of 4 black canvas awnings projected 4 ft. from façade. Mr. Tarr showed the projected placement of 2 wall signs. He discussed the removal and relocation of the fitness sign. Proposed fitness sign will be closer to pedestrian traffic.
Staff recommended the use as an example the Sun Trust sign. It is a cleaner design presentation. Mr. Tarr was concerned of holes in the marble structure.
Questions arose of whether the orange signs fit the historic district. There was a recommendation of mounting letters to plate and the plate to building 9 – 10 ft. off the ground.
Attorney Karen Emerson noted there were 3 different items with only one being discussed. Mr. Benton explained the N& E façade were on Orange. There are two awnings on 2nd Street. There is no logo on 2nd St.
Steve Tarr, applicant, G.T. Partners LLC, 1300 Seaway Drive, showed placement of 4 black canvas awnings projected 4 ft. from façade. Mr. Tarr showed the projected placement of 2 wall signs. He discussed the removal and relocation of the fitness sign. Proposed fitness sign will be closer to pedestrian traffic.
Staff recommended the use as an example the Sun Trust sign. It is a cleaner design presentation. Mr. Tarr was concerned of holes in the marble structure.
Questions arose of whether the orange signs fit the historic district. There was a recommendation of mounting letters to plate and the plate to building 9 – 10 ft. off the ground.
Attorney Karen Emerson noted there were 3 different items with only one being discussed. Mr. Benton explained the N& E façade were on Orange. There are two awnings on 2nd Street. There is no logo on 2nd St.
Motion was made by Suzanne Boardman, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to have logo 24 inches and Fitness sign on board and placed in grout 4 inches off building. A discussion occurred after the motion from Chairman Sampson. Mr. Culverhouse had no problems with the awnings or fitness sign but did not like the orange logo. Discretion was given to Historic Preservation Board Officer to use discretion and approve the sign format for Anytime Fitness. Mrs. Boardman amended her motion that sign for Anytime Fitness go to staff for approval. Size still restricted to 4-6 inches.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Brad Culverhouse, Suzanne Boardman, Charlie Hayek, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
B.
Certificate of Appropriateness 15-21, an application submitted by the Property Owner, GKS Holdings of St Lucie LLC to construct a projecting canopy over an existing wood deck at a designated historic site located at 122 N 2nd St.
John Jackson represented GKS Holdings.
Exhibit showed wood deck. They would remove existing umbrellas and have a full-fledged canopy over area. Fabric would match existing fabrics.
Staff had one concern which had been discussed with applicant about storm run-off from the canopy. They are working on rerouting drainage. They showed areas of possible run-off locations. Staff recommends approval with the plan for run off to be given prior to building.
Mrs. Holly Theuns had a question about the possibility of the awning covering the signage. What was the plan? If it covered the signage an amendment would follow.
John Jackson, representing GKS, 117 Queen Ann Ct, Ft Pierce, showed a proposed picture east of railing and stem wall which would allow enough space to put footers as tight as they could next to handicap and run-off would go in the mulch. He also was planning on putting landscape rocks to keep dirt and mulch from entering pedestrian area.
John Jackson represented GKS Holdings.
Exhibit showed wood deck. They would remove existing umbrellas and have a full-fledged canopy over area. Fabric would match existing fabrics.
Staff had one concern which had been discussed with applicant about storm run-off from the canopy. They are working on rerouting drainage. They showed areas of possible run-off locations. Staff recommends approval with the plan for run off to be given prior to building.
Mrs. Holly Theuns had a question about the possibility of the awning covering the signage. What was the plan? If it covered the signage an amendment would follow.
John Jackson, representing GKS, 117 Queen Ann Ct, Ft Pierce, showed a proposed picture east of railing and stem wall which would allow enough space to put footers as tight as they could next to handicap and run-off would go in the mulch. He also was planning on putting landscape rocks to keep dirt and mulch from entering pedestrian area.
Motion was made by Brad Culverhouse, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to approve COA 15-21 by GKS Holdings for construction of placement of awnings, adopting staff report for run-off.
- AYE:
- Jean-Ellen Wilson, Brad Culverhouse, Suzanne Boardman, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
C.
Certificate of Appropriateness 15-22, an application submitted by the Property Owner, Chalbaud Investment Group LLC to place a wall sign at a designated historic site located at 130 S INDIAN RIVER DR, Suite 202 of the Renaissance Building.
Item 6c pulled from agenda by Staff. The applicant did not have legal authority for exterior signs.
Item 6c pulled from agenda by Staff. The applicant did not have legal authority for exterior signs.
7.
NEW BUSINESS
The Board discussed the following items:
How to make the alternates actual board members and the board members that are absent on a regular basis as alternates. It was recommended that attendance records be sent to the city commission for a decision.
CRA Advisory Board would like a joint meeting with Historic Preservation Board. CRA wanted a workshop with insight on role of each committee. CRA makes recommendations in six historic areas which impacts Historic Preservation Board. Staff was tasked to find practical problems and see if it is feasible. The Assistant City Attorney advised the Board of some of the potential conflicts of that prospective meeting.
The Board discussed the following items:
How to make the alternates actual board members and the board members that are absent on a regular basis as alternates. It was recommended that attendance records be sent to the city commission for a decision.
CRA Advisory Board would like a joint meeting with Historic Preservation Board. CRA wanted a workshop with insight on role of each committee. CRA makes recommendations in six historic areas which impacts Historic Preservation Board. Staff was tasked to find practical problems and see if it is feasible. The Assistant City Attorney advised the Board of some of the potential conflicts of that prospective meeting.
8.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Paul Sampson was nominated and Chairman and it was a unanimous aye; Suzanne Boardman was nominated for Vice-Chairman and it was a unanimous aye.
Paul Sampson was nominated and Chairman and it was a unanimous aye; Suzanne Boardman was nominated for Vice-Chairman and it was a unanimous aye.
9.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Mr. Benton recommended a letter be done to ask for a resignation of Mrs. Jackson. Mr. Benton accepted the duty of the letter.
Mr. Benton recommended a letter be done to ask for a resignation of Mrs. Jackson. Mr. Benton accepted the duty of the letter.
Motion was made by Brad Culverhouse, and seconded by Holly Theuns to excuse the absences of Ms. Gates and Ms. Harris.
- AYE:
- Suzanne Boardman, Brad Culverhouse, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
10.
ADJOURNMENT