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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.13.2020 HISTORICAL COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting October 13, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 04:09 PM by Chair McAfoos. 2. ROLL CALL Roll Call by Chair McAfoos. Present BOARD MEMBERS Chair Richard McAfoos, Vice-Chair Melanie Trewyn (virtual), Commission Member Judy Biglin, Commission Member Krissta King, Commission Member Mike Menard, Commission Member Betty Starke, Commission Member Mike Middlebrook STAFF County Attorney Heather Young (Remote), Assistant Manager Planning Kori Benton, Board Secretary Stephanie Guevara APPLICANT Ms. Georgia Wood 4696 Palomar Ave Fort Pierce, FL 34946-6413 PUBLIC Henry Duhart Excused None. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair McAfoos. Historical Commission Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:00 PM 2 | P a g e 4. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 5. MINUTES A. Approval for the February 25, 2020 Meeting RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commission Member Betty Starke SECOND ER: Commission Member Krissta King AYES: Chair Richard McAfoos, Betty Starke, Mike Middlebrook, Melanie Trewyn, Mike Menard, Krissta King, Judy Biglin NAYS: None EXCUSE D: None Chair McAfoos requested Madame secretary explain to the Commission that the notebooks provided are public record and are collected at the end of every meeting. 6. ITEMS FOR ACTION / CONSIDERATION A . Demolition Request: Accessory Structure (Garage) at 5006 Citrus Avenue, Fort Pierce STAFF PRESENTATION Mr. Kori Benton, Assistant Manager of Planning Department made a presentation regarding the history of the accessory structure (garage) located at 5006 Citrus. The applicant requests the garage demolition be released. The property has been owned by the applicant since 1983. If a replacement is made staff recommends that a condition of reconstruction is to ensure it meets the design integrity of the home. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Chair McAfoos opened discussion to the Commission. Ms. Biglin inquired regarding reconstruction, relating to shed location and compliance of setbacks. Mr. Benton replied that the applicant would have to apply for a variance to rebuild at the same location or they may request historic designation of the parcel that would allow for replacement to embody the original development pattern. Mr. Menard inquired, if approved, would reconstruction extend to a new owner if property is sold. Mr. Benton replied the Commission has a few avenues for conditions of approval. A request to document photograph with dimension, design, and placement. The second request may be to Historical Commission Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:00 PM 3 | P a g e encourage historical designation. Ms. Starke wanted to know regarding code enforcement complaints. Mr. Benton replied that they were regarding the overall condition of the garage. Ms. Starke followed up inquiring about the origination of the complaint whether by owner or neighbor. Mr. Benton believed it was most likely a neighbor. Ms. Trewyn inquired if the Commission can recommend historical designation. Mr. Benton replied that would be an encouragement of staff to designate the main structure a historical designation. Chair McAfoos inquired regarding the grants for the owner if they are at 100% or is there owner contribution. Mr. Benton replied that this would be assistance not a full grant. Mr. Middlebrook wanted to clarify that if nothing is imposed it would only be if the improvements are needed. Mr. Benton replied that it is only for improvements; however, an example of window replacement because of damage then it may be more costly to meet standards. Mr. Middlebrook also inquired regarding the assistance provided. Mr. Benton responded that they would get assistance. Ms. Biglin inquired regarding maintenance requirements. Mr. Benton replied that the code enforcement would normally identify this. Chair McAfoos wanted to clarify that if the window scenario is presented, the first to receive that notification is code enforcement. Mr. Benton replied that they are. Ms. King inquired with historical designation can the owner wants to update the structure with modern improvements. Mr. Benton replied that the ordinance states that staff evaluates it and the commission using safety, economic hardship and the secretary of interior standards handles on a case by case basis. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Ms. Woods gave an overview of the home. She stated interest in a future opportunity of historical designation. Her son would like to rebuild garage there in the future. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Ms. Biglin inquired if another metal shed would be added. Ms. Woods responded she would not and would be historically significant to the property. Ms. Starke inquired regarding salvaging the barn doors. Ms. Woods responded they would try to retain as much of the hardware as possible. Mr. Menard recommended to salvage siding that matches the house. Ms. Woods agreed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION If the demolition is approved staff recommends that it be conditioned upon thorough documentation of dimensions and original features. COMMISSION MOTION Ms. Trewyn made a motion to release it for demolition with the conditions. Mr. Menard seconded for discussion. Ms. Starke wanted to add that any rebuild/restoration of the structure meet historical significance of the home. Mr. McAfoos guided the Commission to move forward with the motion to release demolition and have discussion about the other concerns afterward. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commission Member Melanie Trewyn SECOND ER: Commission Member Mike Menard AYES: Chair Richard McAfoos, Betty Starke, Mike Middlebrook, Melanie Trewyn, Mike Menard, Historical Commission Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:00 PM 4 | P a g e Krissta King, Judy Biglin NAYS: None EXCUSE D: None Chair McAfoos inquired of Mr. Benton what staff recommends as per comments made by Commission members. Mr. Benton suggests having staff meet with the owner and family regarding historic designation for future presentation to the Commission. Ms. Trewyn clarified that no motion is required for the exploration of the historical designation. 7. MEMBER MATTERS A. Commission Matters: Set Final 2020 Meeting Date or Accept an exception due to COVID-19 via local Emergency Order STAFF PRESENTATION Mr. Benton stated that the local and Florida state of emergency exempts the Commission from the four meetings per year requirement. RECOMMENDED MOTION The recommended motion would be for the commission to accept local and state exemption to our meeting requirements due to COVID- 19. COMMISSION MOTION RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commission Member Betty Starke SECOND ER: Commission Member Judy Biglin AYES: Chair Richard McAfoos, Betty Starke, Mike Middlebrook, Melanie Trewyn, Mike Menard, Krissta King, Judy Biglin NAYS: None EXCUSE D: None 8. DISCUSSION Historical Commission Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:00 PM 5 | P a g e B. Discussion: Potential Historic Designation Incentives – Land Development Code Flexibility for Use & Design STAFF PRESENTATION Mr. Benton went over the incentives relating to Land Development Code flexibility for use and design of historically designated site(s). Mr. Benton provided examples of properties that would benefit from the code flexibility to encourage continued preservation, provide for a viable economic reuse of the property and to ensure more attention to code compliance not over hall the integrity of the site. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Ms. King supports the proposal to work with each site on a case by case basis. Mr. Benton explained that during the site presentation to the planning department the applicant would be notified of incentives for historic designation. To move forward there would be steps for staff to activate this proposal. Ms. King stated that this would ideally benefit the owner. Ms. Trewyn proposed to reconvene or a subcommittee to discuss this item. Chair McAfoos inquired regarding the proposed meeting format and whether it complies with Commission regulations. Ms. Young stated that would be an amendment to the historical commission ordinance for historical designation and can be by reconvene or subcommittee. Ms. Biglin requested more time to discuss and for public notice. Mr. Benton recommended creating a presentation of a proposal and designate subcommittee. Chair McAfoos inquired of the Commission which members would like to join the subcommittee. Ms. Trewyn expressed interest and excused herself at 5:25 pm to tutor. Ms. Starke, Ms. Biglin, and Ms. King all expressed interest for subcommittee. 9. ADJOURNMENT Chair McAfoos presented Ms. Guevara as the new Commission secretary. Meeting adjourn motion requested by Chair McAfoos. COMMISSION MOTION: RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commission Member Betty Starke SECOND ER: Construction Judy Biglin AYES: Chair Richard McAfoos, Betty Starke, Mike Middlebrook, Mike Menard, Krissta King, Judy Biglin NAYS: None EXCUSE D: Melanie Trewyn Meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.