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Home My WebLink About07.05.2022HISTORICAL COMMISSION AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 5, 2022 4:00 PM St. Lucie County Commission Chambers 2300 Virginia Avenue 3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building Fort Pierce, FL 34982 BOARD MEMBERS CHAIRMAN Anthropology, Archaeology, History RICHARD MCAFOOS Land Use Planning or Historic Preservation Planning KRISSTA KING Architecture MIKE MENARD Layperson BETTY JO STARK VICE-CHAIR MELANIE TREWYN Conservation/Curation MIKE MIDDLEBROOK Construction JUDY BIGLIN Mission Statement St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life Page 1 of 14 Historical Commission Tuesday, July 5, 2022 4:00 PM 2 | P a g e GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES – Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today’s Board meeting. REGULAR AGENDA – Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda. As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the Chair will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION – Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup material, please have eight copies ready for distribution. NON‐AGENDA ITEMS – These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the printed agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT – Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Comments may pertain to any matter related to the Board’s duties as the County’s governing body. General comments in support or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the Board’s duties. DECORUM – Please be respectful of others’ opinions. MEETINGS – All Board meetings are open to the public and are held quarterly on the third Tuesdays of month at 4 p.m. and on the Meetings are held in the Planning Conference Room in the Planning and Development Services Department at 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Human Resource Department at 772‐462‐1546, HumanResources@stlucieco.org or TDD 772‐462‐1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Page 2 of 14 Historical Commission Tuesday, July 5, 2022 4:00 PM 3 | P a g e 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.ROLL CALL 4.ANNOUNCEMENTS 5.PUBLIC COMMENT 6.MINUTES A.Approval of the April 5, 2022 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes 7.ITEMS FOR ACTION / CONSIDERATION A.OLD BUSINESS B.NEW BUSINESS 1.Historic Sign Kiosk Pilot Program Concept 8.MEMBER MATTERS 9.DISCUSSION 10.ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 14 HISTORICAL COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting April 5, 2022 Convened: 4:00pm Adjourned: 4:46pm 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair McAfoos started the meeting at 4pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair McAfoos. 3. ROLL CALL Present Chair Richard McAfoos, Vice-Chair Melanie Trewyn (joined at 4:03pm), Commission Member Judy Biglin, Commission Member Krissta King, Commission Member Mike Menard, Commission Member Betty Starke. Excused Commission Member Mike Middlebrook Staff Kori Benton, Assistant Planning Manager; Caroline Valentin, Assistant County Attorney; Cierra Forbe, new Assistant County Attorney (in audience); Stephanie Guevara, Commission Secretary. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair McAfoos requested all electronic devices be silenced. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 6. MINUTES A. Approval of the January 4, 2022 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 14 Historical Commission Tuesday, April 5, 2022 4:00 PM 2 | Page RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commission Member Betty Starke SECONDER: Commission Member Krissta King AYES: Richard McAfoos, Betty Starke, Melanie Trewyn, Mike Menard, Krissta King, Judy Biglin NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 7. ITEMS FOR ACTION / CONSIDERATION A. OLD BUSINESS None. B. NEW BUSINESS 1. Florida Sunshine Law - Open Meeting Requirements STAFF PRESENTATION: Mr. Kori Benton, Assistant Planning Manager of the Planning Division, presented Ms. Caroline Valentin, Assistant County Attorney. Ms. Valentin went over a brief refresher of the Florida Sunshine Law open meeting requirements. A meeting must have three things; It must have been noticed in advance, open to the public and minutes must be taken. A meeting is any meeting between two or more members of the board / commission to include formal or informal topics that might come before the board / commission for board / commission action, whether in person, by phone call, text and email. There are strict penalties for infringement up to imprisonment if intentional. The sunshine manual is available via link provided by Ms. Valentin. No questions were presented by the Historical Commission members. Ms. Valentin also presented Ms. Cierra Forbe as the new SLC Assistant County Attorney in the audience. 2. Historic Resource Promotion & Public Outreach: Local History Information Kiosks STAFF PRESENTATION: Mr. Kori Benton, Assistant Planning Manager of the Planning Division, made a presentation regarding a White City Information Kiosk concept, with other possible locations in the County, as well. Mr. Benton requested topics, locations and priorities. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Chair McAfoos asked for clarification on the Historical Commissions role in this matter. Mr. Page 5 of 14 Historical Commission Tuesday, April 5, 2022 4:00 PM 3 | Page Benton responded that staff encourages inclusion of those in nearby municipalities for input and guidance. Vice-Chair Trewyn, had four points and offered to present them to the Fort Pierce Historical Alliance Club as she is the secretary. Secondly, she suggests dividing into two different committees as she would be able to assist with the White City initiative. Thirdly, she had submitted photos to the Commission from another state but costs were a concern. Fourthly, the idea of the creation of a Midway historical district. Mr. Benton responded that the Midway Road project is still pending east of Selvitz. Ms. Starke emphasized that White City as a name should not change as it's a part of history. Ms. Starke inquired to have a flyer for the upcoming Oxbow Center event. Mr. Benton stated that the two topics brought by the public include White City and Edwin Binny. 8. MEMBER MATTERS Vice Chair Trewyn inquired about a new shopping development in East Torino. Mr. Benton responded that it is in the City of Port St. Lucie’s jurisdiction. 9. DISCUSSION Mr. Benton highlighted the Eden Lawn property on South Indian River Drive from a previous discussion. The prior owner has passed and is up for sale. The SLC staff met two or three different parties. There were 16-18 structures there on 4 parcels of land. Mr. Benton, also mentioned, Giordanos has a request pending for historical designation but staff is finalizing the need for any further variance requirements. Ms. Biglin inquired about the age and procedure for demolition. Mr. Benton responded that the property had to be fifty years or older. Ms. Starke stated that the property on Okeechobee looks charming. Mr. Benton clarified it is the Unico HVAC location. 10. ADJOURNMENT RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commission Member Betty Starke SECONDER: Commission Member Judy Biglin AYES: Richard McAfoos, Betty Starke, Melanie Trewyn, Mike Menard, Krissta King, Judy Biglin NAYS: None EXCUSED: None The meeting adjourned at 4:46 pm. Page 6 of 14 Planning and Development Services Kori Benton, AICP July 5, 2022 Historic Information Kiosks & Community Outreach Update Page 7 of 14 2 Historic Kiosk –Pilot Program •Historic White City •Edwin Binney •Fort Pierce Farms / Indrio Road Schoolhouse Consult Stakeholders to Draft Initial Text & Exhibits Peer Review by the St. Lucie County Historical Museum Team Final Review by St. Lucie County Communications before publication Execute Fabrication & Installation Pinpoint Location on Premises & Identify complimentary improvements Secure Funding Potential Program Outlook Page 8 of 14 3 White City Information Kiosk -Concept Page 9 of 14 4 White City Information Kiosk -Location Options Page 10 of 14 5 Edwin Binney –Information Sign Concept Page 11 of 14 6 Edwin Binney Information Kiosk -Location Options Page 12 of 14 7 Indrio Road Schoolhouse–Information Sign Concept Fort Pierce Farms Schoolhouse -8850 lndrio Road This circa-1915 Frame Vernacular building is located on the northeast comer of Emerson Avenue and lndrio Road. This rectangular, one-story building has a wood frame structural system that rests on a concrete block pier foundation. The hipped roof is covered in tin shingles and the exterior is clad in drop siding. Fenestration is obscured by wood shutters; however fixed wood six-light transoms are evident above the shutters. Exterior ornamentation includes cornerboards, rafter tails, knee braces, vents, shutters and wood window surrounds. A wrap-around wooden deck addition is present on the west, north, and east facades. Secondary structures include a two-story, pyramidal-roofed tower on the north end and a small wood cupola on the ridge of the main roof. Children living in rural areas of the county attended this school from about 1915 to the 1940s. It is now owned by the county and used as a recreation center. The building was built circa-1915 in the Frame Vernacular style; however, it exhibits ornamentation such as decorative rafter ends, a cupola on the roof, and a two-story tower at one end. The school was moved a few hundred feet to the northeast from its original location, which was closer to lndrio Road. Page 13 of 14 8 Indrio Road Schoolhouse Information Kiosk -Location Options Page 14 of 14