Planning and Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMicanopy, FL · October 28, 2025
Minutes
Planning and Historic Preservation Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
706 NE Cholokka BLVD
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fro Warren called the meeting to order 7:00 pm
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
Chair Warren, present
Vice Chair Stephen Elder, absent with notice
Troy Blakely, present
Mike Davis, present
Attorney Derek Folds, present
Administrator Sara Samario, absent with notice
Deputy Town Clerk Patty Polk, present
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made and seconded (Blakely/Davis) to accept the agenda as submitted; passed 3-
0
1. Agenda Approval
2. Regular Meeting Minutes of
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CITIZEN’S FORUM
Public Comment (public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker, please)
CITIZEN’S FORUM
Stoney Slaton, Seminary Ave, recommends decorating or planting local plants around the
recently installed cable boxes downtown. Also, questioned when the angled brackets will be
installed on the Brisky building awning. Chair Warren will discuss this with town staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Certificate of Appropriateness - Re-Roof, 715/717 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy
Gordon Johnson, 16674-000-000
Certificate of Appropriateness - Re-Roof, 715/717 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy
Gordon Johnson, 16674-000-000
Chair Fro Warren opened the public hearing.
1. The Board shall determine if it has jurisdiction over the matter. Yes
2. Members of the board shall, if necessary, state whether they have a conflict of
interest or must otherwise disqualify themselves from hearing the case. None
3. Members of the board shall disclose and place on the record any ex parte contacts
relating to the matter before the board. None
Swearing in of the Witnesses. A. Derek Folds swore in Justin Odom, Creative
Concepts, contractor for the roofing of 715/717 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy.
4. Introduction of the petition by the Town. Chair Warren read the application as
submitted.
5. Presentation of Applicant's case. Justin Odom stated that the roofing material will be
shingle-to-shingle. The duplex house will be re-roofed to include both addresses 715
and 717 Ne Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy.
6. Presentation of the Staff's case. Staff recommends approval.
7. Presentation of the Affected Party's case. N/A
8. Rebuttal of the Applicant. N/A
9. Rebuttal by Staff. N/A
10. Rebuttal by Affected Party. N/A
11. Public input. N/A
12. Deliberation of the Board. Discussion ensued.
Motion made and seconded (Blakely/Davis) to approve the re-roof, shingles for
shingles, as submitted; passed 3-0
13. Preparation of Final Order. Staff will prepare the document for signatures.
14. Approval of Final Order. Staff will email the approved document to the applicant.
4. Certificate of Appropriateness_Re-roof_Roach_16620-050-002
Certificate of Appropriateness_Re-roof_Roach_16620-050-002
Chair Fro Warren opened the quasi-judicial hearing.
1. The Board shall determine if it has jurisdiction over the matter. Yes
2. Members of the board shall, if necessary, state whether they have a conflict of
interest or must otherwise disqualify themselves from hearing the case. None
3. Members of the board shall disclose and place on the record any ex parte contacts
relating to the matter before the board. None
Swearing in of the Witnesses. A. Derek Folds swore in Caroline Roach, applicant.
4. Introduction of the petition by the Town. Chair Warren read the application as
submitted.
5. Presentation of Applicant's case. Caroline Roach's home needs a new roof, and she
cannot afford to re-roof with the original materials.
6. Presentation of the Staff's case. Staff doesn't have enough historical preservation
knowledge to make a recommendation.
7. Presentation of the Affected Party's case. N/A
8. Rebuttal of the Applicant. N/A
9. Rebuttal by Staff. N/A
10. Rebuttal by Affected Party. N/A
11. Public input. N/A
12. Deliberation of the Board. Discussion ensued.
Motion made and seconded (Blakely/Davis) to approve the re-roof, using galvanized
standing seam metal roofing; as submitted; passed 3-0
13. Preparation of Final Order. Staff will prepare the document for signatures.
14. Approval of Final Order. Staff will email the approved document to the applicant.
NEW BUSINESS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
5. Troy Blakely (Seat 1)
Troy Blakely (Seat 1) - Recommends toning down the enclosures around the telephone
poles downtown so they blend in.
6. Mike Davis (Seat 2)
Mike Davis (Seat 2) - is looking forward to the holiday season and cool weather.
7. (Seat 3)
8. Stephen Elder (Seat 5)
Stephen Elder (Seat 5) - absent with notice.
CHAIR FRO WARREN (SEAT 4) REPORT
CHAIR FRO WARREN (SEAT 4) REPORT - Embrace this Festival weekend; enjoy the Fall
Festival.
ADJOURN
PLEASE NOTE: PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.015, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF A PERSON
DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED DURING THIS MEETING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED TO
ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO
BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, A PERSON
WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ANY SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN
TOWN MEETINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, 706 NE CHOLOKKA
BLVD., MICANOPY, FLORIDA 32667-0137, TELEPHONE (352) 466-3121.
ADJOURN - Chair Warren adjourned the meeting 7:19 pm
PLEASE NOTE: PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.015, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF A PERSON
DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED DURING THIS MEETING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED TO
ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO
BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, A PERSON
WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ANY SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN
TOWN MEETINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, 706 NE CHOLOKKA
BLVD., MICANOPY, FLORIDA 32667-0137, TELEPHONE (352) 466-3121.
Agenda
Planning and Historic Preservation Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
706 NE Cholokka BLVD
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Agenda Approval
2. Regular Meeting Minutes of
CITIZEN’S FORUM
Public Comment (public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker, please)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Certificate of Appropriateness - Re-Roof, 715/717 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy
Gordon Johnson, 16674-000-000
4. Certificate of Appropriateness_Re-roof_Roach_16620-050-002
NEW BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
5. Troy Blakely (Seat 1)
6. Mike Davis (Seat 2)
7. (Seat 3)
8. Stephen Elder (Seat 5)
CHAIR FRO WARREN (SEAT 4) REPORT
ADJOURN
PLEASE NOTE: PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.015, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF A PERSON
DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED DURING THIS MEETING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED TO
ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO
BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, A PERSON
WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ANY SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN
TOWN MEETINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, 706 NE CHOLOKKA
BLVD., MICANOPY, FLORIDA 32667-0137, TELEPHONE (352) 466-3121.
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