Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 27, 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:
- Michael Broderick; Holly Theuns; Jared Osteen; Charlie Hayek; Patrick Small; Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
- Absent:
- Peggy Harris; Chairman Paul Sampson
- Staff Present:
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- Iola Mosley, Senior Assistant Attorney
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS
Mr. Osteen was made a voting member for the meeting.
Mr. Osteen was made a voting member for the meeting.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the May 23, 2016 meeting
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve the minutes from the May 23, 2016 meeting.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Certificate of Appropriateness 16-30 - Install Nine Flags - 100 South 2nd Street
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board regarding building signage and flag dimensions.
Ariel Walsh, Representative from Pierce Harbor Galleria, provided new drawings with dimensions and answered questions from the Board regarding flag material and color and a signage template.
Bob Burdge spoke against the installation of the flags. He had concerns with historic significance, secondary signage, visual clutter and permanent flags violating Section 15 of the city code.
Ms. Mosley read the definition of signage and the permitted temporary signs from Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances.
Board discussion ensued.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board regarding building signage and flag dimensions.
Ariel Walsh, Representative from Pierce Harbor Galleria, provided new drawings with dimensions and answered questions from the Board regarding flag material and color and a signage template.
Bob Burdge spoke against the installation of the flags. He had concerns with historic significance, secondary signage, visual clutter and permanent flags violating Section 15 of the city code.
Ms. Mosley read the definition of signage and the permitted temporary signs from Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances.
Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Michael Broderick to deny Certificate of Appropriateness 16-30 for the flags on 100 S. 2nd Street.
- AYE:
- Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
- NAY:
- Jared Osteen
Passed
b.
Certificate of Appropriateness 16-31 - Install a New Awning - 200 South Indian River Drive
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Certificate of Appropriateness application and answered questions from the Board. No one spoke for or against the installation of the new awning.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Certificate of Appropriateness application and answered questions from the Board. No one spoke for or against the installation of the new awning.
Motion was made by Patrick Small, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve the installation of the new awning.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
c.
Preliminary Historic Designation Application - St. Paul African American Methodist Episcopal Church - 1405 North 27th Street
Ms. Lewicka stated the Historic Designation application was presented to the Board at the last meeting.
Ms. Lewicka provided the standards for criteria for designating a site historic and she stated no significant events could be found at the present time. She did say the persons of significance were reverends who served the church over the years.
Ms. Lewicka's voiced there is no sufficient documentation to justify the designation of the church site, based on documents provided by the applicant and further research conducted by staff.
Ms. Lewicka answered questions from the Board.
Ms. Mosley read Chapter 23-36 (c) of the Code of Ordinances regarding criteria considerations for designation of historic sites. Ms. Mosley also stated that 23-36 (2) states that a significant person also falls under the criteria.
Pamela Carithers, from Lincoln Park Mainstreet, provided additional information on significant members of the church and explained she would like to table the item to discuss the restrictions that are put on historical buildings with the church Board members.
Ms. Lewicka asked the applicant to provide additional information on the significant members of the church, for the Boards consideration, at the next meeting.
Ms. Lewicka stated the Historic Designation application was presented to the Board at the last meeting.
Ms. Lewicka provided the standards for criteria for designating a site historic and she stated no significant events could be found at the present time. She did say the persons of significance were reverends who served the church over the years.
Ms. Lewicka's voiced there is no sufficient documentation to justify the designation of the church site, based on documents provided by the applicant and further research conducted by staff.
Ms. Lewicka answered questions from the Board.
Ms. Mosley read Chapter 23-36 (c) of the Code of Ordinances regarding criteria considerations for designation of historic sites. Ms. Mosley also stated that 23-36 (2) states that a significant person also falls under the criteria.
Pamela Carithers, from Lincoln Park Mainstreet, provided additional information on significant members of the church and explained she would like to table the item to discuss the restrictions that are put on historical buildings with the church Board members.
Ms. Lewicka asked the applicant to provide additional information on the significant members of the church, for the Boards consideration, at the next meeting.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to table the item, as requested by the applicant, until the next regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Board meeting.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
d.
COA Administrative Approvals - May 2016
8.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
The Board unanimously nominated Mr. Sampson as Chairman even though Mr. Sampson was not in attendance.
Ms. Mosley stated Mr. Sampson can be nominated if he has consented to the candidacy. If he has not consented, he can be nominated and the position would take effect when he is notified of his election, provided he does not decline immediately. At the next meeting Mr. Sampson can state he does not want to be Chairman and at that time someone else would have to be nominated.
The Board unanimously nominated Mr. Sampson as Chairman even though Mr. Sampson was not in attendance.
Ms. Mosley stated Mr. Sampson can be nominated if he has consented to the candidacy. If he has not consented, he can be nominated and the position would take effect when he is notified of his election, provided he does not decline immediately. At the next meeting Mr. Sampson can state he does not want to be Chairman and at that time someone else would have to be nominated.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Holly Theuns to elect Paul Sampson as chairman of the Historic Preservation Board.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Patrick Small to elect Suzanne Boardman as Vice-Chair.
- AYE:
- Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
9.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Motion was made by Patrick Small, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve the absence of Mr. Sampson.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Jared Osteen, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Motion was made by Patrick Small, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve the absence of Ms. Harris.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Jared Osteen, Patrick Small, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
- NAY:
- Charlie Hayek
Passed
10.
ADJOURNMENT