Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018, 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; Patrick Small; Holly Theuns; Suzanne Boardman, Vice-Chair
- Absent:
- Jared Osteen; Paul Sampson; Charlie Hayek; Peggy Harris-Smith
- 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/EXCUSE NON VOTING ALTERNATE
Mr. Small was made a regular voting member.
Mr. Small was made a regular voting member.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the August 27, 2018 meeting
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Patrick Small to approve the minutes from the August 27, 2018 meeting.
- AYE:
- Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Certificate of Appropriateness 18-70 - Demolition - 431 Dundas Court
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the current code violation.
Michael McLeod and Cathy Wassylenko spoke against the demolition. Mr. McLeod suggested the home be sold to someone who could renovate the house, instead of demolishing the property Mr. McLeod stated the empty grass fields does not entice an investor to come to the area.
Mr. Broderick stated it is a challenge to know the motivation and financial capability of the owner of the property.
Ms. Lewicka explained that the building report showed there were cracks in the foundation that could not handle the load of the building. Ms. Lewicka also stated that the city cannot take someones lot by imminent domain and sell it to a private party.
Ms. Mosley answered a question from the Board regarding what happens to the code violations on the property once the property is demolished. Ms. Mosley stated the code violations may be reduced to a lien and the lien would remain with the property until satisfied or released by City Commission.
Mr. Broderick stated he chatted with Ms. Lewicka about the timeline on demolition permits and he would like to have a discussion with a full Board on making sure that the demolition request approved by the Historic Preservation Board actually take place.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the current code violation.
Michael McLeod and Cathy Wassylenko spoke against the demolition. Mr. McLeod suggested the home be sold to someone who could renovate the house, instead of demolishing the property Mr. McLeod stated the empty grass fields does not entice an investor to come to the area.
Mr. Broderick stated it is a challenge to know the motivation and financial capability of the owner of the property.
Ms. Lewicka explained that the building report showed there were cracks in the foundation that could not handle the load of the building. Ms. Lewicka also stated that the city cannot take someones lot by imminent domain and sell it to a private party.
Ms. Mosley answered a question from the Board regarding what happens to the code violations on the property once the property is demolished. Ms. Mosley stated the code violations may be reduced to a lien and the lien would remain with the property until satisfied or released by City Commission.
Mr. Broderick stated he chatted with Ms. Lewicka about the timeline on demolition permits and he would like to have a discussion with a full Board on making sure that the demolition request approved by the Historic Preservation Board actually take place.
Motion was made by Patrick Small, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve Certificate Of Appropriateness 18-70 to demolish the structure at 431 Dundas Court.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Patrick Small, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
b.
Certificate of Appropriateness 18-71 - Demolition of an existing commercial structure (The Original Tiki Bar & Restaurant) and construction of a new restaurant (Crabby’s Dockside) - 5 Avenue A
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the city lease, signage, and color scheme.
Mike Menard, Architectonic, provided additional information on the signage location, reason for the Bahama shutters and the lighter color scheme.
Cathy Wassylenko and Mike McLeod spoke in favor of the application.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the city lease, signage, and color scheme.
Mike Menard, Architectonic, provided additional information on the signage location, reason for the Bahama shutters and the lighter color scheme.
Cathy Wassylenko and Mike McLeod spoke in favor of the application.
Motion was made by Holly Theuns, and seconded by Patrick Small to approve Certificate Of Appropriateness 18-71 as submitted for Crabby's Dockside located at 5 Avenue A.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
c.
Certificate of Appropriateness 18-73 - Construction of a 12 Unit Multi-Family Development - 401 & 411 S. Indian River Drive
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the color of the garages and buildings.
Hal Lambert, Architect, stated they chose four tropical and lively colors for the 12 buildings and the aluminum roof is a sand color. Mr. Lambert answered questions from the Board.
Rick Reed, a principal on the project, provided additional information on the project and answered questions from the Board on the reason for redesigning the project.
Ms. Lewicka gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the color of the garages and buildings.
Hal Lambert, Architect, stated they chose four tropical and lively colors for the 12 buildings and the aluminum roof is a sand color. Mr. Lambert answered questions from the Board.
Rick Reed, a principal on the project, provided additional information on the project and answered questions from the Board on the reason for redesigning the project.
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Holly Theuns to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 18-73 as submitted for Indian River Villas located at 401 and 411 S. Indian River Drive.
- AYE:
- Patrick Small, Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Administratively Approved Certificates of Appropriateness - August 2018
8.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Motion was made by Michael Broderick, and seconded by Patrick Small to approve the absences of Mr. Hayek, Mr. Osteen, Mr. Sampson and Ms. Harris-Smith.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Michael Broderick, Patrick Small, Vice-Chair Suzanne Boardman
Passed
9.
ADJOURNMENT