Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 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:
- Holly Theuns; Charlie Hayek; Michael Broderick; Paul Sampson, Chairman
- Absent:
- Suzanne Boardman; Jared Osteen; Patrick Small; Peggy Harris; Marlene Sherwin
- Staff Present:
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- Iola Mosley, Senior Assistant City Attorney
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS/EXCUSE NON VOTING ALTERNATE(S)
There were no alternates in attendance.
There were no alternates in attendance.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the July 24, 2017 meeting
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve the minutes from the July 24, 2017 meeting.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Historic Site Designation Application - Triumph Church and Kingdom of God - 502 N. 19th Street
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Historic Site Designation for the Triumph Church and Kingdom of God and answered questions from the Board regarding significant events that have taken place at the church, significant people from the church and timing of the designation. Ms. Lewicka stated that a Certificate of Appropriateness will be needed for future work once the church is historically designated.
Michael McLeod and Cathy Wassylenko spoke in favor of the designation.
Pastor John Quarterman, Applicant, provided additional information on the history of the church.
The Board explained to Pastor Quarterman the restraints that will be put on the church remodeling by being historically designated.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Historic Site Designation for the Triumph Church and Kingdom of God and answered questions from the Board regarding significant events that have taken place at the church, significant people from the church and timing of the designation. Ms. Lewicka stated that a Certificate of Appropriateness will be needed for future work once the church is historically designated.
Michael McLeod and Cathy Wassylenko spoke in favor of the designation.
Pastor John Quarterman, Applicant, provided additional information on the history of the church.
The Board explained to Pastor Quarterman the restraints that will be put on the church remodeling by being historically designated.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve the Historic Site Designation application for the Triumph Church and Kingdom of God at 502 N. 19th Street.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
b.
Certificate of Appropriateness 17-45 - Install Storm Panels and Shutters - 218 N. 2nd Street
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Certificate of Appropriateness at 218 N. 2nd Street and answered questions from the Board.
Ms. Mosley stated the Board's decision is based on the unique characteristics of each building, therefore the consideration cannot be based on the same exact rationale of a past building.
Matthew Marks, Owner of East Coast Aluminum, brought sample panels and explained how the shutters will be mounted.
Michael McLeod asked if the front facing windows could be installed with strong wooden shutters as opposed to the aluminum panels.
Mr. Hayek stated that in order to meet hurricane code, the wooden shutters would have to get an impact rating and the average person could not afford that.
Board discussion ensued.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Certificate of Appropriateness at 218 N. 2nd Street and answered questions from the Board.
Ms. Mosley stated the Board's decision is based on the unique characteristics of each building, therefore the consideration cannot be based on the same exact rationale of a past building.
Matthew Marks, Owner of East Coast Aluminum, brought sample panels and explained how the shutters will be mounted.
Michael McLeod asked if the front facing windows could be installed with strong wooden shutters as opposed to the aluminum panels.
Mr. Hayek stated that in order to meet hurricane code, the wooden shutters would have to get an impact rating and the average person could not afford that.
Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 17-45 for the installation of storm panels and shutters at 218 N. Street with the condition that the application be amended to reflect extruded PanelMate studs.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Charlie Hayek, Michael Broderick, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
c.
Certificate of Appropriateness 17-50 - Install Metal Picket Fence - 508 Means Court
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the color of the fence and if the applicant was presented with the new fence standards.
Michael McLeod spoke about concerns with the fence standards for historic properties.
Cathy Wassalenko spoke in favor of the fence.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the color of the fence and if the applicant was presented with the new fence standards.
Michael McLeod spoke about concerns with the fence standards for historic properties.
Cathy Wassalenko spoke in favor of the fence.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 17-50 for a 4 foot high black metal fence.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Michael Broderick, Chairman Paul Sampson
- NAY:
- Holly Theuns
Passed
d.
Certificate of Appropriateness 17-54 - Paint Exterior Wall Signs and Variance for the Number of Signs - 118 N. 2nd Street
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Certificate of Appropriateness for 2nd Street Bistro and answered questions from the Board.
Gary Sofen clarified the colors on the sign and the additional canopy.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the Certificate of Appropriateness for 2nd Street Bistro and answered questions from the Board.
Gary Sofen clarified the colors on the sign and the additional canopy.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve the signage with the variance for Certificate of Appropriateness 17-54.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Michael Broderick, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Lewicka talked about proceeding with the Secretary of Interior Standards workshop and the window, shutters and roof workshop.
The Board discussed having a workshop instead of discussing the information after a meeting.
Ms. Mosley stated the workshop has to be properly noticed and the public has to be invited.
The Board asked Ms. Lewicka to present an overview of the revised Secretary of Interior Standards at the next meeting and the Board will decide if a workshop is needed.
Mr. Benton stated staff would re-send, via e-mail, the complete revision to the Secretary of Interior Standards and put together an executive summary, highlighting some of the key changes.
Ms. Lewicka talked about proceeding with the Secretary of Interior Standards workshop and the window, shutters and roof workshop.
The Board discussed having a workshop instead of discussing the information after a meeting.
Ms. Mosley stated the workshop has to be properly noticed and the public has to be invited.
The Board asked Ms. Lewicka to present an overview of the revised Secretary of Interior Standards at the next meeting and the Board will decide if a workshop is needed.
Mr. Benton stated staff would re-send, via e-mail, the complete revision to the Secretary of Interior Standards and put together an executive summary, highlighting some of the key changes.
a.
Certificates of Appropriateness Administratively Approved - July 2017
8.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
This item was differed to the September 2017 meeting.
This item was differed to the September 2017 meeting.
9.
ADJOURNMENT