Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 27, 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:
- Peggy Harris; Suzanne Boardman; Brad Culverhouse; Jean-Ellen Wilson; Holly Theuns; Charlie Hayek; Chairman Paul Sampson
- Absent:
- Sonja M. Gates
- Staff Present:
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- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Karen Emerson, Assistant City Attorney
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS
Ms. Theuns and Mr. Hayek were made active members for the meeting.
Ms. Theuns and Mr. Hayek were made active members for the meeting.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Staff requests two minor corrections to the minutes.
Staff requests two minor corrections to the minutes.
- The second motion on Item A needs to read: Motion was made by Suzanne Boardman and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve two awnings with no logo.
- Under Item 7 on New Business, add a note that the Assistant City Attorney advised the Board of some of the potential conflicts of a perspective joint meeting with the CRA Advisory Board.
a.
June 22, 2015 Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously with changes.
The minutes were approved unanimously with changes.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Certificate of Appropriateness 15-16 - Campus Development and Expansion - St. Andrews Episcopal Academy
Mr. Benton stated that St. Andrews Episcopal Academy is submitting their revisions to the proposed application for COA 15-16. The Board had the opportunity at the May meeting to review the initial proposal and offer feedback, direction and guidance on enhancements to the overall architectural design scheme. The Historic Preservation Board has the role and duty as the Design Review Board and the keeper of the downtown Historic District to render a decision on the application accordingly.
Anthony Donadio, Donadio and Associates, Architect for the Project, provided additional information on the west elevation.
The Board expressed concern on the need for more parking within the next 10 years. Mr. Benton noted at the recommendation of the Planning Board, St. Andrews is scheduled to meet with the city's parking committee to discuss the overall development plan, the parking that is being provided on site and the parking study that was generated by their transportation planner and discussion of general parking demand and supply throughout the downtown.
Mr. Culverhouse stated the radio station WIRA was on this property originally.
Mr. Benton stated that St. Andrews Episcopal Academy is submitting their revisions to the proposed application for COA 15-16. The Board had the opportunity at the May meeting to review the initial proposal and offer feedback, direction and guidance on enhancements to the overall architectural design scheme. The Historic Preservation Board has the role and duty as the Design Review Board and the keeper of the downtown Historic District to render a decision on the application accordingly.
Anthony Donadio, Donadio and Associates, Architect for the Project, provided additional information on the west elevation.
The Board expressed concern on the need for more parking within the next 10 years. Mr. Benton noted at the recommendation of the Planning Board, St. Andrews is scheduled to meet with the city's parking committee to discuss the overall development plan, the parking that is being provided on site and the parking study that was generated by their transportation planner and discussion of general parking demand and supply throughout the downtown.
Mr. Culverhouse stated the radio station WIRA was on this property originally.
Motion was made by Brad Culverhouse, and seconded by Peggy Harris to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness 15-16 in accordance with the staff recommendations based upon the factors stated in the staff report and that it is going to certainly add to the revitalization of downtown Ft. Pierce and certainly will be a cultural beacon for the city and downtown.
- AYE:
- Jean-Ellen Wilson, Brad Culverhouse, Peggy Harris, Suzanne Boardman, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Benton introduced Maria Lewicka, the new Historic Preservation Planner.
Mr. Benton introduced Maria Lewicka, the new Historic Preservation Planner.
8.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Motion was made by Peggy Harris, and seconded by Brad Culverhouse to excuse the absence of Ms. Gates.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Jean-Ellen Wilson, Brad Culverhouse, Suzanne Boardman, Peggy Harris, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
9.
ADJOURNMENT