Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017, 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; Patrick Small; Michael Broderick; Jared Osteen; Peggy Harris; Holly Theuns; Paul Sampson, Chairman
- Absent:
- Marlene Sherwin; Suzanne Boardman
- Staff Present:
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- Iola Mosley, Senior Assistant City Attorney
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Executive Assistant
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS
Mr. Small was made a voting member for the meeting.
Mr. Small was made a voting member for the meeting.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the May 22, 2017 meeting
Motion was made by Peggy Harris, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve the minutes from the May 22, 2017 meeting.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Jared Osteen, Peggy Harris, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Certificate of Appropriateness 17-35 - Install a 6’ High Wood Fence - 904 Citrus Avenue
Mr. Hayek recused himself because he owns a mortgage on the property.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of Certificate of Appropriateness 17-35, which included several pictures of the fence along with neighboring wood fences. No one spoke for or against the item.
Motion was made by Ms. Theuns and seconded by Ms. Harris to approve the request for the 6’ fence, based upon Secretary of Interior Standards 2 and 9, and that the east side fence be screened by a landscape buffer.
Board discussion ensued regarding the type and height of the landscape buffer along with the landscape buffer being a requirement for the permit to be closed out.
Motion was amended by Ms. Theuns.
After the vote was amended the public hearing was re-opened. No one spoke for or against the new motion.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Peggy Harris to approve the existing 6’ fence based upon Secretary of Interior Standards 2 and 9 and the fence on the east side of the house, fronting the street, be screened by a 48" on center and 48" tall landscape buffer.
AYE: Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Jared Osteen, Peggy Harris,
Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Other: Charlie Hayek (RECUSE)
Passed
Mr. Broderick wanted to be assured the amended motion would be included in the permit process. Ms. Mosley stated all conditions specified by the Board must be met before the permit can be closed out.
Mr. Hayek recused himself because he owns a mortgage on the property.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of Certificate of Appropriateness 17-35, which included several pictures of the fence along with neighboring wood fences. No one spoke for or against the item.
Motion was made by Ms. Theuns and seconded by Ms. Harris to approve the request for the 6’ fence, based upon Secretary of Interior Standards 2 and 9, and that the east side fence be screened by a landscape buffer.
Board discussion ensued regarding the type and height of the landscape buffer along with the landscape buffer being a requirement for the permit to be closed out.
Motion was amended by Ms. Theuns.
After the vote was amended the public hearing was re-opened. No one spoke for or against the new motion.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Peggy Harris to approve the existing 6’ fence based upon Secretary of Interior Standards 2 and 9 and the fence on the east side of the house, fronting the street, be screened by a 48" on center and 48" tall landscape buffer.
AYE: Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Jared Osteen, Peggy Harris,
Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Other: Charlie Hayek (RECUSE)
Passed
Mr. Broderick wanted to be assured the amended motion would be included in the permit process. Ms. Mosley stated all conditions specified by the Board must be met before the permit can be closed out.
b.
Preliminary Historic Designation Application - Triumph Church and Kingdom of God - 502 N. 19th Street
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Historic Designation application and answered questions from the Board.
John Quarterman, Pastor of the Triumph Church and Kingdom of God, provided additional information on the history of the Church and answered questions from the Board. Pastor Quarterman stated he needed assistance from the city to bring the church back to its original form.
Mr. Small made the applicant aware that if the structure is designated historic, the restrictions on the ability to make renovations and modifications may be more expensive and need Board approval.
The Board explained they have no control over grants and funding and suggested contacting Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful and the City for possible funding and facade grants
Board discussion ensued.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Historic Designation application and answered questions from the Board.
John Quarterman, Pastor of the Triumph Church and Kingdom of God, provided additional information on the history of the Church and answered questions from the Board. Pastor Quarterman stated he needed assistance from the city to bring the church back to its original form.
Mr. Small made the applicant aware that if the structure is designated historic, the restrictions on the ability to make renovations and modifications may be more expensive and need Board approval.
The Board explained they have no control over grants and funding and suggested contacting Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful and the City for possible funding and facade grants
Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve the Preliminary Historic Designation Application for Triump Church and King of God on 502 N.19th Street.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Jared Osteen, Peggy Harris, Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness Approvals - May 2017
The Board expressed concerns with COA #17-27 at 900 Delaware Avenue for the installation of an aluminum hurricane panel for the front door and thirteen accordion shutters. Mr. Broderick stated the pictorial appears the applicant is going to remove the existing decorative structure to install the permanent accordion shutters. He said it seems like a significant change and he was not sure if this was allowed under historic designation for protection of the property. Mr. Broderick went on to say that accordion shutters are more obtrusive than vinyl windows.
Ms. Lewicka stated the accordion shutters are only going to be used for a hurricane warning and the applicant stated the shutters will be folded and not visible.
Board discussion ensued.
Ms. Mosley asked the criteria for administrative approval. Ms. Lewicka stated there is a graphic of what can be approved and what needs to go to Board. Ms. Mosely suggested to thoroughly review the criteria and let the Board know what the criteria is for administrative approval.
Mr. Broderick stated if the permit has not been issued the shutters may not have been fabricated and the Board may be able to intercede.
Chairman Sampson asked staff to e-mail the graphic that shows what can be approved administratively.
The Board expressed concerns with COA #17-27 at 900 Delaware Avenue for the installation of an aluminum hurricane panel for the front door and thirteen accordion shutters. Mr. Broderick stated the pictorial appears the applicant is going to remove the existing decorative structure to install the permanent accordion shutters. He said it seems like a significant change and he was not sure if this was allowed under historic designation for protection of the property. Mr. Broderick went on to say that accordion shutters are more obtrusive than vinyl windows.
Ms. Lewicka stated the accordion shutters are only going to be used for a hurricane warning and the applicant stated the shutters will be folded and not visible.
Board discussion ensued.
Ms. Mosley asked the criteria for administrative approval. Ms. Lewicka stated there is a graphic of what can be approved and what needs to go to Board. Ms. Mosely suggested to thoroughly review the criteria and let the Board know what the criteria is for administrative approval.
Mr. Broderick stated if the permit has not been issued the shutters may not have been fabricated and the Board may be able to intercede.
Chairman Sampson asked staff to e-mail the graphic that shows what can be approved administratively.
8.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Michael Broderick to re-elect Paul Sampson as Chair.
- AYE:
- Jared Osteen, Peggy Harris, Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Michael Broderick to re-elect Suzanne Boardman as Vice-Chair.
- AYE:
- Peggy Harris, Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Jared Osteen, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
9.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Peggy Harris to approve the absences of Ms. Boardman and Ms. Sherwin.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Patrick Small, Michael Broderick, Jared Osteen, Peggy Harris, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
10.
ADJOURNMENT