OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 29, 2018, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Holly Theuns; Michael Broderick; Peggy Harris-Smith; Patrick Small; Suzanne Boardman, Vice-Chair
- Absent:
- Jared Osteen; Charlie Hayek; Paul Sampson
- Staff Present:
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- Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director
- Iola Mosley, Senior Assistant City Attorney
- Maria Lewicka, Historic Preservation Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Executive Assistant
Mr. Small was made a regular voting member for the meeting.
Motion was made by Peggy Harris-Smith, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2018 meeting.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Peggy Harris-Smith, Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application. No one spoke for or against the application.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve COA 18-32 for the replacement of existing windows and cutting out additional window in the front facade of the building.
- AYE:
- Peggy Harris-Smith, Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the code violation, awning material, entire building awning, temporary banners and building review process.
Staci Dunn, Applicant, stated there is a banner on top of the awning and she did not replace anything structurally. Ms. Dunn showed pictures of other awnings in downtown and said her awning is not out of character for downtown. Ms. Dunn expressed concerns with the awning replacement cost.
Board discussion ensued on the banner material and color and the difference between an awning and a banner.
Ms. Grohall explained the Fort Pierce City Code definition of a banner.
Ms. Mosley explained to the Board that they can table the application to give staff the opportunity to work with the applicant.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Patrick Small to postpone COA 18-33 until the next Historic Preservation Board meeting and in the interim the applicant and the Historical Preservation Planner will have the opportunity to meet and see if they can incorporate some of the ideas and comments from the Historical Preservation Board.
- AYE:
- Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Peggy Harris-Smith, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application. Peggy Arriaz, Code Compliance Manager, answered questions from the Board regarding the cost and timeline of the demolition. Ms. Arriaz explained the Clean and Safe Initiatives (CSI) funding for demolitions.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Patrick Small to approve COA 18-34 for the demolition of the residential structure located at 513 N. 13th Street.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Peggy Harris-Smith, Patrick Small, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application. No one spoke for or against the application.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Peggy Harris-Smith to approve COA 18-35 for demolition of the front residential structure at 426 N. 10th Street.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Peggy Harris-Smith, Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application. No one spoke for or against the application.
Motion was made by Patrick Small, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve COA 18-36 for the demolition of the rear structure located at 426 N. 10th Street.
- AYE:
- Peggy Harris-Smith, Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and explained the applicant wants a 6 foot high fence due to special circumstances.
Lisa Champagne, Owner, explained that dogs and pedestrians are always cutting through her property and she does not want her German Shepherd or Chow to bite anyone. Ms. Champagne stated she wants a 6 foot high fence for privacy, protection and for her dogs.
Board discussion ensued on approved fence types in the Historic District.
Ms. Mosley stated the Board can make a motion with conditions to comply with previously approved type of fences.
Motion was made by Patrick Small, and seconded by Peggy Harris-Smith to approve COA 18-37 with conditions that the board on board fence on the east side and north side be approved and the applicant will work with the Historic Preservation Planner to come up with an accepatable fence style for the fence that fronts Georgia Avenue.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Peggy Harris-Smith, Patrick Small, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the windows.
Dylan Murray, Owner, provided additional information on the repairs being done to the home.
Motion was made by Patrick Small, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve COA 18-39 for the replacement of the lower level wooden windows, front door, roof and siding.
- AYE:
- Peggy Harris-Smith, Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application.
Raul Campo, Architect, stated he concurs with staff's recommendation.
Mr. Broderick stated he spoke with the applicant in generality regarding the application and no specifics were discussed.
Kris Einstein, Applicant, provided additional information on the project and answered questions from the Board on parking and the event venue.
Dr. Ronald Lyman, Resident, spoke against the application and asked the Board to table the matter until the Planning Board fixes the site plan.
Raul Campo stated the Historic Preservation Board meeting is not the appropriate venue to bring thoughts on site planning and parking and asking the Board to table something, on the basis of crtieria that is not within the Board's venue, is inappropriate.
Ms. Lewicka stated the Certificate of Appropriateness would have to come back to the Historic Preservation Board for approval, if there is a substantial change in the building design, after it goes to Planning Board.
Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Patrick Small to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 18-43 for the consideration to build an event venue, two-story building and gazebo.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Peggy Harris-Smith, Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
Mr. Broderick stated when examing surrounding buildings for fence installations, it would be nice to be informed whether or not they have been approved.
Ms. Lewicka stated the City Commission approved six locations for murals and they willl be presented to the Board as they move forward.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Peggy Harris-Smith to approve the absences of Mr. Hayek, Mr. Sampson and Mr. Osteen.
- AYE:
- Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Peggy Harris-Smith, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed