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From: Camille Polk <thepolks2006@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2018 1:21 PM
To: Kori Benton; Lydia Galbraith
Subject: Re: FW: 1812-0181, 5204 CITRUS AVE HISTORICAL REVIEW - Mary Kerr House/5204
South Citrus Avenue (1920 - Date of Construction)
No worries at all, Kori. I look forward to meeting you and showing you the house one day.
Have a nice Christmas.
Best, SC
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On Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at 6:55 PM Kori Benton <bentonk e,stlucieco.ore> wrote: 041,110,
P.s., I agree, my note doesn't read well.
j I should have stated "the structure is eligible for listing as historically significant, at the local level".
I apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
Warm regards,
Kori
From: Kori Benton
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2018 7:50:32 PM
To: Camille Polk; Lydia Galbraith
Subject: Re: FW: 1812-0181, 5204 CITRUS AVE HISTORICAL REVIEW
Date of Construction)
Good evening Mrs. Polk,
Mary Kerr House/5204 South Citrus Avenue (1920
Thank you very much for your swift review and thorough response to the comments Lydia forwarded.
For clarification, I denote the structure is "an eligible historic structure" located at 5204 Citrus Avenue. It is not technically subject
to the Secretary of Interior Standards, in a regulatory sense. My review was intended to be advisory, including suggestions as to
preserve the historic architecture, character and craftsmanship that make typify the structure's significance and eligibility for local
designation.
If there's future interest in pursuing "designation" of the structure as locally significant, please let me know!
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Nonetheless, my note pertaining to the balcony should have included; (with French doors) as clarified below:
Replacement of non -original windows on the south elevation (with French doors) to provide access to new "balcony" over
reconstructed porch.
I will work to update the building fabric notes, and would love to visit/tour the site while under rehabilitation/construction to
document the efforts.
Thank you again for your time and coordination, as I look forward to touching base further at your convenience.
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Have a wonderful evening.
Best,
Kori Benton
772-462-2518
From: Camille Polk <thepolks2006(aJgmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2018 5:11:26 PM
To: Lydia Galbraith; Kori Benton
Subject: Re: FW: 1812-0181, 5204 CITRUS AVE HISTORICAL REVIEW - Mary Kerr House/5204 South Citrus Avenue (1920 -
Date of Construction)
Good afternoon, to you both
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Thank you for looking over our plans to renovate. Our intention is to keep the house in it's most original form as it was built. I have
attached a separate explanation of plans for Kori. It was never disclosed to us until this day that our home was registered in the
historical society. I had researched prior to closing to be sure of what this could entail. But did not find this address to be located on
a national registry list.
We are still working on our electrical bid and should have that soon so I can send it to you. As far as the survey, we had called ahead
of time and a gentleman in the Plan Review department told us that a survey wouldn't be necessary since we were renovating and not
changing the property footprint. Please confirm. I have a pdf version of the survey but not the original as we were living out of state
C and never received the final in the mail. The surveyor has been difficult for me to reach this week. Also, per your request I will have
the parcel's merged and should be able to provide the appraisal district a copy of our request tomorrow, in person. Please advise of
any other items that you see that could possibly delay start up as we are most anxious to make this home beautiful once again. Thank
you for your time on our soon to be "new home."
Best Regards,
Camille Polk
214-693-8600'
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On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 1:09 PM Lydia Galbraith <Qalbraithl(i,stlucieco.ore<mailto:ealbraithl(@stlucieco.org» wrote:
Good afternoon Mrs. Polk,
Attached please find the Zoning review comments and below the comments from our Historic Preservation Officer Kori Benton. The
property is listed as historic structure. Please contact Kori to discuss any changes or requirement for the renovation. The plans will
need to be adjusted with any required changes before the plans examiner can review them. You can reach Kori at 772-462-2518.
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Thank you,
Lydia Galbraith,
Zoning Specialist
Building and Code Regulation
(772)462-1555
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December 20, 2018
To: Kori Benton
St. Lucie County Historical Review
From: Camille Polk
RE: 5204 Citrus Avenue, White City, FL
As to my plans to repair and renovate the home as referenced above, please be advised of the following information
I am intending to use MI brand windows, bronze frames, double pane, impact glass, with four section (four over one)
grilles on the top section of the window only. Should you need to see one of these windows, please refer to their
website. You should be able to view one in its entirety there. I feel this product to suit my needs, and yes, they will be a
great addition to the existing non -original windows in the home now.
We are replacing the windows upstairs in the two bedrooms on the south side with French doors (not windows as
referred to in your comments) in order to gain access to the porch on the south side. The porch is masonryand I see
where your records reflect that the home itself is masonry. Since the home is, in fact, stucco frame also you might want
to correct your records accordingly. As much as I would like to save the existing porch structure, it is too ridden with
termite damage to do so. I have had two builders and an engineer on site to make sure of this prior to making the hard
decision to rebuild this area of the home. In rebuilding the porch, we intend to mimic the existing stucco design as
closely as possible.
We intend to repair the stucco around the building as needed and repaint the entire home white which is the color it has
been from the beginning. Dark accents will be used to bring out some of the character of the home.
As to a driveway on the existing garage (non -original also), I am not sure at this time, as to driveway and/or driveway
material. The roof of the garage has suffered some damage over the years so it is our intent to repair it and re -roof that
section as necessary.
Our intention from seeing this home in the beginning was to preserve as much of the character of the home as
possible. We are totally in love with this home and its history and do not want to take away anything from its look, its
incredible background, and its charm!
Thank you for your prompt consideration in this matter and feel free to contact me should any more information be
needed for a quick approval and notification to the plan review department. We are quite anxious to get this project
started and do not want any delays.
Best Regards,
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914-693-8600 / tlrejra66a2006 a@9w4d corm
From: Kori Benton
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:51 PM
To: Lydia Galbraith <ealbraithl@stlucieco.ore<mailto:ealbraithl@stlucieco.ore»
Subject: RE: 1812-0181, 5204 CITRUS AVE HISTORICAL REVIEW - Mary Kerr House/5204 South Citrus Avenue (1920 - Date
of Construction)
Good afternoon Lydia,
Thank you very much for your coordination in presenting the proposed scope of interior and exterior alterations for an eligible
historic structure located at 5204 Citrus Avenue. I have reviewed the following proposed exterior alterations:
Reconstruction of the southern porch, to include:
o Reconstruction with same core design/features
o Addition of balcony hand -rails
o Replacement of non -original windows on the south elevation to provide access to new "balcony" over reconstructed porch
Replacement of non -original windows throughout structure (no style/material of windows denoted, i.e. 2/2, 4/4, 6/6)
New garage door opening on what appears to be a non -original garage at the north east comer of structure.
o Will a driveway to this new door be paved?
Repair/reroof of garage.
In review of the proposed scope of work, it appears Secretary of Interior Standards 2, 5, 6, and 9 are applicable to evaluation of the
alterations and feature replacement(s).
My general notes, request for additional information, and encouragement are as follows:
i An encouragement is to repair the southern porch, rather than replace, if possible. As it appears the severity of deterioration
requires replacement of this, it's appreciated that the the new feature will match the old in design, color, and texture. Based upon our
records, the home and porch are of masonry construction whereas the proposed porch replacement is designed as wood frame.
Secretary of Interior Standard 6 would suggest "where possible", the replacement porch reflect the same "materials". I would
encourage the owner/applicant to document the replacement of the porch, in some manner, to distinguish it as a replacement.
• Please provide the design and material of the proposed windows to replace the non -original windows. If the owner/applicant
has not selected windows, our team is available to discuss period appropriate configurations or options.
The proposed balcony railing provides a modern use of this space, while ensuring occupant safety. It appears the
owner/applicant have placed great attention to detail in assimilating this new feature with the principal historic structure, generally
complying with Standard 9.
Essentially, the only requested information is the proposed windows for the home, however I imagine what is proposed will be an
improvement over the non -original windows present.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
Kori
Applicable SOIs:
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2) The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features,
spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided.
5) Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will
be preserved.
6) Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a
I distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of
missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence.
9) New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial
relationships that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the
historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment.
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From: Lydia Galbraith
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 9:29 AM
To: Kori Benton<benfonk(n)stlucieco.orG<mailto:bentonk e.stlucieco.ore»
Subject: I812-0181, 5204 CITRUS AVE HISTORICAL REVIEW.
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Good morning Kori'
I am reviewing a permit for an interior renovation and a rebuild of one of the porches. The house is marked on ARC map as
historical. Since you are the new Historic Preservation Officer, would you be so kind to look at the plans to see if there are any issues
or steps the customer will need to go thru before we can issue the permit?
Thank you,
Lydia Galbraith,
Zoning Specialist
Building and Code Regulation
(772)462-1555
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Please Note: Florida has very broad public records laws. Most written communications to or from County officials regarding County
business are public records available to the public and media upon request. It is the policy of St. Lucie County that all County records
shall be open for personal inspection, examination and / or copying. Your e-mail communications will be subject to public disclosure
unless an exemption applies to the communication. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and
delete all materials from all computers.
Please Note: Florida has very broad public records laws. Most written communications to or from County officials regarding County
business are public records available to the public and media upon request. It is the policy of St. Lucie County that all County records
shall be open for personal inspection, examination and / or copying. Your e-mail communications will be subject to public disclosure
unless an exemption applies to the communication. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and
delete all materials from all computers.
Please Note: Florida has very broad public records laws. Most written communications to or from County officials regarding County
business are public records available to the public and media upon request. It is the policy of St. Lucie County that all County records
shall be open for personal inspection, examination and / or copying. Your e-mail communications will be subject to public disclosure
unless an exemption applies to the communication. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and
delete all materials from all computers.
Camille
Please Note: Florida has very broad public records laws. Most written communications to or from County officials regarding County business are public records
available to the public and media upon request. It is the policy of St. Lucie County that all County records shall be open for personal inspection, examination and!
or copying. Your e-mail communications will be subject to public disclosure unless an exemption applies to the communication. If you received this email in error,
please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete all materials from all computers.
Camille