Historic Preservation Advisory Board

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:00 PM 1. Call To Order and Roll Call Vice Chairman Shari Ausley called the meeting to order at 4 pm. Present Vice Chair Shari Ausley Jane Cosand Holland Drake Christina Snook Ira Holmes Tom McCullough Excused Michelle Partin Chairperson James Richard Ted Smith 2. Proof of Public Notice The public notice for the Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting was posted on October 25, 2022. 3. Approval of October 6, 2022 minutes October 6, 2022 minutes Attachments: OHPAB minutes - 10.6.22 Ms. Shari Ausley said she had one correction to the minutes. The following words from agenda item four, paragraph two, second sentence need to be removed "porch flooring was replaced with natural wood" and replaced with "the original natural wood porch flooring was replaced with vinyl flooring, without a COA or a building permit". Motion made to approve the minutes as amended. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED MOVER: Holland Drake SECONDER: Christina Snook AYE: Vice Chair Ausley, Cosand, Drake, Snook, Holmes, and McCullough EXCUSED: Partin, Chairperson Richard, and Smith 4. Certificates of Appropriateness Attachments: OHPAB packet Ms. Breah Miller reported the applicant is requesting approval to install a 37" wooden balustrade around the front porch. She presented several photos of the existing front porch and the proposed balustrade design. Page 1 of 5 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes November 3, 2022 Ms. Nicole Clinton, 719 SE Tuscawilla Avenue, Ocala, FL, commented the proposed railing will promote safety and comply with homeowner insurance requirements. The property will operate as a 6-unit Airbnb in the community. Ms. Jane Cosand stated the proposed design does not meet the historic requirements regarding front facade. Mr. Gus Gianikas responded the building code requires a railing for buildings over a certain amount of units. Furthermore, the Zoning Department has no jurisdiction over Airbnb operations according to Florida’s State Law. Motion to approve COA 22 45011, 719 SE Tuscawilla Avenue; to install a railing around the porch. It was noted to the property owner that a building permit is required. Finding based on Ocala Historic Code: Sec. 94-82(g) (1) - Exterior Alterations and Ocala HPDG: Chapter V, pg. 9 - Entrances / Porches RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Holland Drake SECONDER: Ira Holmes AYE: Vice Chair Ausley, Drake, Snook, and Holmes NAY: Cosand, and McCullough EXCUSED: Partin, Chairperson Richard, and Smith Attachments: pckt for Nov 3 22 mtg reapproval Ms. Shari Ausley recused herself from the case because she is the applicant. Mr. Ira Holmes assumed duties as Chairman. CRA Manager Gus Gianikas reported the applicant is requesting re-approval of an expired COA granted in February 2021 to develop a single-family residence. He provided a brief overview of the proposed site plan, front elevation, and sample photos. Ms. Shari Ausley, 516 SE 12th Avenue, Ocala, FL, commented the site plan will be modified to include an iron balustrade, if the installation cost is within budget. She assured Ms. Jane Cosand pictures of the iron balustrade will be submitted to the Board. Motion to approve COA21 0004, 516 SE 12th Avenue; to build new construction, single family home Finding based on Ocala Historic Code: Sec. 94-82(g) (5) a.-f. - New Construction RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Holland Drake SECONDER: Jane Cosand AYE: Vice Chair Ausley, Cosand, Drake, Snook, Holmes, and McCullough EXCUSED: Partin, Chairperson Richard, and Smith Page 2 of 5 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes November 3, 2022 5. Affirmative Maintenance 122 SE Wenona Avenue Mr. Gus Gianikas reported the Board denied the applicants flooring request. The applicant recently chose a new complying floor material, and staff will issue a CA for new porch decking. 716 SE Wenona Avenue Door and carport trellis Mr. Gus Gianikas reported the Board approved a trellis enclosure in October. He presented several photos of the property. Ms. Evelyn Bell, property owner, 716 SE Wenona Avenue, Ocala, FL, stated she is the applicant. Mr. Ezra Richard, contractor for property owner, discussed his email communications with the City. The original aluminum structure was never removed from the property, and the planter bags hanging on the door have been irrigated. Mr. Gus Gianikas commented the issue before the Board should consider is the door/gate facing Wenona Avenue. Ms. Jane Cosand suggested the applicant remove the door and leave the three sides up. Motion to approve COA21-44319, 716 SE Wenona Avenue; door and carport trellis. It was noted to the property owner that a building permit is required. Finding based on Ocala Historic Code: Sec. 94-82(g) (1) - Exterior Alterations There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Holland Drake SECONDER: Christina Snook AYE: Vice Chair Ausley, Cosand, Drake, Snook, Holmes, and McCullough EXCUSED: Partin, Chairperson Richard, and Smith Fencing Mr. Gus Gianikas reported the Board requested the applicant choose a door that complements the building design. Mr. Tom McCullough noted the Board did not favor the steel door design. Ms. Jane Cosand stated the door design matches with the property’s window pattern. Motion to approve COA21-44319, 716 SE Wenona Avenue; fencing Finding based on Ocala Historic Code: Sec. 94-82(g) (1) - Exterior Alterations Page 3 of 5 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes November 3, 2022 There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Jane Cosand SECONDER: Holland Drake AYE: Vice Chair Ausley, Cosand, Drake, Snook, Holmes, and McCullough EXCUSED: Partin, Chairperson Richard, and Smith c. 119 NE Sanchez Avenue Certificate of Appropriateness requirement Mr. Gus Gianikas commented the property owner is selling the property. He provided a brief overview of the property’s history and shared several historical photos. To note, the property has an open code case with the City, and previously applied for COA’s have expired. Ms. Deana Vaughn, 1450 SE 8th Street, Ocala, FL, stated she is very interested in purchasing the property. She expressed concern regarding the incurring City fines (totaling $27,000). Mr. Andrew Macintosh, Agent representing the property owner, stated the incurring City fines are impeding the sale of the property. Ms. Jane Cosand responded the Board can make a recommendation to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board regarding the fines. Mr. Gus Gianikas commented the property is incurring daily fines due to the condition of the building (affirmative maintenance); and reiterated no COA’s are required at this time. A motion was made that no COA's are required at this time because they have all expired. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Jane Cosand SECONDER: Ira Holmes AYE: Vice Chair Ausley, Cosand, Drake, Snook, Holmes, and McCullough EXCUSED: Partin, Chairperson Richard, and Smith Code Enforcement Board waiver of fines Motion stating no COA's are required at this time and recommending the Code Enforcement Board waive Code Enforcement fines so 119 SE Sanchez can be purchased by applicant. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Tom McCullough SECONDER: Jane Cosand AYE: Vice Chair Ausley, Cosand, Drake, Snook, Holmes, and McCullough EXCUSED: Partin, Chairperson Richard, and Smith Page 4 of 5 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes November 3, 2022 6. Old Business Attachments: roofing guidelines Nov 2022 Mr. Gus Gianikas reported staff is drafting guidance for metal roofs for the Board to consider. He presented several photos of metal roof colors. He requested feedback from the Board. The Board agreed not to include green as an approved color. Ms. Shari Ausley commented the Board will make a recommendation for adoption at the next scheduled meeting. Mr. Ira Holmes noted language changes to paragraph two and four. The City should cite the Historic Preservation Code/Ordinance in the guide. 7. New Business Mr. Gus Gianikas commented the City will invite the Board to the pending Historic Week meeting. The Historic Week event will take place the last week of April 2023. 8. Adjournment Vice Chairman Shari Ausley adjourned the meeting at 5:11 pm. Page 5 of 5