Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016, 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:
- Holly Theuns; Patrick Small; Peggy Harris; Michael Broderick; Suzanne Boardman; Charlie Hayek; Jared Osteen; Chairman Paul Sampson
- Staff Present:
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- Karen Emerson, Assistant City Attorney
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS
All members were in attendance.
All members were in attendance.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the February 22, 2016 meeting
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Patrick Small to approve the minutes from the February 22, 2016 meeting.
- AYE:
- Patrick Small, Peggy Harris, Michael Broderick, Suzanne Boardman, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
b.
Minutes from the March 28, 2016 meeting
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Peggy Harris to approve the minutes from the March 28, 2016 meeting.
- AYE:
- Peggy Harris, Michael Broderick, Suzanne Boardman, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Patrick Small, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Certificate of Appropriateness 16-12 - Install Wood Fence - 914 Delaware Avenue
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board.
Marco Otero, owner, explained he wanted a 6 foot privacy fence around the backyard of his home to make it safer for his grandkids to play. Mr. Otero answered questions from the Board. Mr. Benton provided additional information on the fence Code of Ordinances. The Board suggested planting a hedge row of bougainvilleas inside the fence for privacy and security.
Michael McCloud, resident of Sample Oaks historic district, expressed his concerns with deviating from the standard 4 foot fence. Mr. McCloud suggested that the Board discourages vinyl fences as an alternative to wooden fences because vinyl fences deteriorate very quickly in the hot sun and vinyl fences are not cost effective.
Board discussion ensued.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board.
Marco Otero, owner, explained he wanted a 6 foot privacy fence around the backyard of his home to make it safer for his grandkids to play. Mr. Otero answered questions from the Board. Mr. Benton provided additional information on the fence Code of Ordinances. The Board suggested planting a hedge row of bougainvilleas inside the fence for privacy and security.
Michael McCloud, resident of Sample Oaks historic district, expressed his concerns with deviating from the standard 4 foot fence. Mr. McCloud suggested that the Board discourages vinyl fences as an alternative to wooden fences because vinyl fences deteriorate very quickly in the hot sun and vinyl fences are not cost effective.
Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve a 4 foot white wooden picket fence all the way around, based upon Secretary of Interior Standards #2 and #9.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Patrick Small, Peggy Harris, Michael Broderick, Suzanne Boardman, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Benton introduced the newest alternate member to the Historic Preservation Board, Jared Osteen. Mr. Osteen gave a brief introduction of himself.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the Orange Avenue Corridor community workshop and passed out the presentation that was delivered to the City Commission on April 18, 2016.
Mr. Benton introduced the newest alternate member to the Historic Preservation Board, Jared Osteen. Mr. Osteen gave a brief introduction of himself.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the Orange Avenue Corridor community workshop and passed out the presentation that was delivered to the City Commission on April 18, 2016.
a.
Administrative Approvals
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the administrative approvals for the month of March. Mr. Benton provided further details on how this process works and answered questions from the Board.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the administrative approvals for the month of March. Mr. Benton provided further details on how this process works and answered questions from the Board.
8.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
All members were in attendance.
All members were in attendance.
9.
ADJOURNMENT