Historic Preservation Advisory Board

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes Thursday, December 1, 2022 4:00 PM 1. Call To Order and Roll Call Present Vice Chair Shari Ausley Jane Cosand Holland Drake Christina Snook Ira Holmes Tom McCullough Chairperson James Richard Excused Michelle Partin Ted Smith 2. Proof of Public Notice The public notice for the Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board was posted on November 18, 2022. 3. Approval of November 3, 2022 minutes November 3, 2022 minutes Attachments: OHPAB minutes - 11.3.22 Ms. Cosand said the minutes should exclude a sentence describing Ms. Ausley's excitement. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED MOVER: Shari Ausley SECONDER: Tom McCullough AYE: Vice Chair Ausley, Cosand, Drake, Snook, Holmes, McCullough, and Chairperson Richard EXCUSED: Partin, and Smith 4. Certificates of Appropriateness Case File #177; COA22-45031 Attachments: Complete Packet Ms. Miller discussed the proposed replacement of the five windows. She presented several photos of the property. The front windows will be painted white to match the Simonton 5500 series window replacements. Mr. Edwin Green, 740 SE 3rd Street, stated the windows need to be replaced due to leakage issues. The new window replacements will match the existing windows on the property. Page 1 of 3 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes December 1, 2022 Ms. Ausley requested the applicant provide more information regarding the following: grill size, design (flattening/sculpting), and series (5500 Assure series or 5500 Inspiration series). Mr.Gianikas read email notes to the Board. Mr. Green stated he will reach out to his builder for more information regarding the window replacements. Mr. Drake suggested the applicant choose a grill with more depth. He then moved to approve the 5500 Inspiration series windows. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Shari Ausley SECONDER: Holland Drake AYE: Vice Chair Ausley, Cosand, Drake, Snook, Holmes, McCullough, and Chairperson Richard EXCUSED: Partin, and Smith 5. Affirmative Maintenance Mr. Gianikas reported the property located at 119 NE Sanchez is accruing daily fines from the code case. The Board previously recommended the Municipal Code Enforcement Board waive the fines. The property owner can request the Municipal Code Enforcement Board stop the accrual of daily fines; unfortunately, the property owner is incapacitated. Ms. Cosand stated the Municipal Code Enforcement Board is not protecting the property owner. Mr. McCullough suggested the Board recommend suspending the fines for a period of time, to allow the property owner a time to get the property in compliance. He noted the property was damaged by transients. Mr. Gianikas provided a brief overview of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board’s process and outstanding case. The accrued fines amount to over $27,000. The City recommends the property owner and buyer hire a contractor to get the property in compliance with zoning. Mr. Shrum commented the Special Magistrate may agree to waive the accrued fines. The City will continue to work with the property owner to get the property in compliance with zoning. Mr. Richard suggested the City contact Joe Critchley's business associate named Andrew to resolve the matter. Mr. Gianikas noted the property owner can apply for the East Ocala CRA Grant program for historic home restoration projects. The programs maximum grant match is $25,000. The City will continue to work with the property owner to restore the property. RESULT: APPROVED Page 2 of 3 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes December 1, 2022 6. Old Business Attachments: roofing guidelines Nov 2022 -12.1 Mr. Gianikas presented the draft metal roof guide. The goal is to adopt metal roof guidelines; however, the public can still request a shiny metal roof. The Board has not discussed metal roof colors. He requested feedback from the Board regarding the draft metal roof guide. Ms. Ausley commented the Board prefers shingle roofs. Mr. Gianikas noted the public can install metal roof designs that mimic clay tile roof concepts. The Board recommended several language modifications. 7. New Business Mr. Holmes suggested the Board discuss bed & breakfast rental rules at the next meeting. Ms. Miller commented the new State Statute states the City does not have jurisdiction over bed & breakfast rentals. Other City's that do have regulations on Bed and Breakfast are “grandfathered ” in, and the City will present more information on the topic at the next scheduled Board meeting. Mr. McCullough noted many single-family homes are being operated as Airbnb’s. Mr. Gianikas noted Airbnb operations must comply with the building code. 8. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:08 pm. Page 3 of 3