OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Charlie Hayek; Holly Theuns; Suzanne Boardman; Jared Osteen; Paul Sampson, Chairman
- Absent:
- Michael Broderick; Patrick Small; Peggy Harris-Smith
- Staff Present:
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- Iola Mosley, Senior Assistant City Attorney
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Executive Assistant
There alternate was not in attendance.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2018 meeting.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Suzanne Boardman, Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board.
Cindi O'Connell, Owner, explained to the Board that the daycare will not be utilizing the whole backyard and she is awaiting DCF requirements for the playground fence. Ms. O'Connell stated she is replacing the perimeter chain link fence with a shadow box fence for privacy and security.
Ms. Lewicka stated that DCF's standard for fencing is designed to keep children safe.
No one spoke against the application. Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Jared Osteen to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 18-24 for a 6 foot shadow box fence around the perimeter of the property and a 4 foot fence, or as required by DCF, around the playground on the interior property at 436 N. 7th Street.
- AYE:
- Suzanne Boardman, Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Ms. Boardman disclosed that the owner of the property is her neighbor.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the Edgartown parking requirements and the zoning overlay.
Mike Menard, Applicant Representative from Architectonic, provided additional information on the parking location and the parking surface material.
Cindy O'Connell, Resident, spoke in favor of the application.
Ms. Mosley clarified with Ms. Lewicka that because the applicant is providing on site parking, a Variance is needed to allow entryway to the parking from the side rather than a back alleyway.
Motion was made by Suzanne Boardman, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 18-25 for 532 N. 2nd Street, for the Vacation Rental Building, and Variances necessary for parking, building, height and massing and for the parking lot surface to be as appropriate with the neighborhood as possible.
- AYE:
- Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Suzanne Boardman, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered a question from the Board on the expiration date of a previous COA approval, for this location, to paint over the mural on the back of the building.
John Foster, Project Architect, explained that they tried to provide minimum revision to the existing structure on the exterior and what they are requesting is a minimum to allow the vacant store front to actually be reused.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 18-30 for the Thirsty Turtle Seagrille, located at 108 N. 2nd Street, for the reconstruction of the exit ramp, steps and interior of the building for a new restaurant and the installation of new signs.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Suzanne Boardman, Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the door opening and the exact window replacement.
Mr. Hayek recommended the mull bar be removed between the windows so the windows are compatible with the way they currently look.
Ethel Reconco, Applicant, provided additional information on the condition of the windows and answered questions from the Board.
Mr. Hayek asked for advice on making a motion for all the future windows being replaced.
Ms. Mosley stated if the window dimensions are the same and the windows can be approved administratively, a motion can be made for blanket approval.
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 18-31, for the replacement of one window unit and a single side door with sidelights to a double door. The installation of the windows should match the existing windows with a 6" to 8" separation between the window units.
- AYE:
- Suzanne Boardman, Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Motion was made by Charlie Hayek, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to authorize that other compatible windows at 517 Beach Court be subject to administrative approval under the City of Fort Pierce policies by the Historic Preservation Officer.
- AYE:
- Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Suzanne Boardman, Jared Osteen, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Charlie Hayek to approve the absences of Mr. Broderick, Mr. Small and Ms. Harris - Smith.
- AYE:
- Jared Osteen, Charlie Hayek, Holly Theuns, Suzanne Boardman, Chairman Paul Sampson
Passed