Historic Preservation Advisory Board

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:00 PM 1. Call To Order and Roll Call Present Vice Chair Christina Snook Ira Holmes Rick Hugli Ted Smith Chairperson Shari Ausley Excused Jane Cosand Holland Drake Tom McCullough James Richard 2. Public Meeting Notice Acknowledgement 3. Review of August 3, 2023, Meeting Minutes a. August 3, 2023, Minutes Attachments: 8-3-23 Minutes Final.pdf RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Ira Holmes SECONDER: Rick Hugli AYE: Vice Chair Snook, Holmes, Hugli, Smith, and Chairperson Ausley EXCUSED: Cosand, Drake, McCullough, and Richard 4. Certificates of Appropriateness a. Attachments: Staff Report Application Master Site File Ms. Miller provided a brief overview of an application submitted for the property located at 839 SE 5th Street. The applicant is proposing the roof solar panels. The State Statute prohibits the Board from denying the request; however, the Board can recommend relocation or design of the solar panels. Ms. Alesha Wilson, 839 SE 5th Street, Ocala, FL, talked about the cost saving benefits of solar panels. The vendor determined the proper locations to install the proposed solar Page 1 of 3 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes September 7, 2023 panels. The panels will not fit on the south elevation of the roof, and they have not explored color solar panel options at this time. Ms. Miller stated that she believes that residents with solar panels must still pay the electric company a monthly fee. Mr. Holmes expressed concern regarding the visual impact on the south primary elevation. He recommended the applicant choose an alternative color and submit solar panel information to the Board. Ms.Miller recommended the applicant invite the agent to attend the next meeting. The Board agreed to table discussion until more information is received. Motion to table COA23-45227 until the next meeting. RESULT: TABLED MOVER: Ira Holmes SECONDER: Ted Smith AYE: Vice Chair Snook, Holmes, Hugli, Smith, and Chairperson Ausley EXCUSED: Cosand, Drake, McCullough, and Richard b. Attachments: Staff Report Application Master Site File Ms. Miller provided a brief overview of an application submitted for the property located at 222 SE 13th Avenue. The applicant is proposed to install new windows. Mr. Jerry Stevens, 933 SE 12th Place, Ocala, FL, requested Board approval to install Marvin brand windows. The window design has a fiber glass exterior to emulate a Clad product, with a dimensional muntin and wood interior finish. He identified several window brands with similar materials and dimensions, such as Marvin and Colby. Motion to approve COA23-45219, HPDG Chapter 1V-Windows, Pgs. IV-1 to IV-8. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Christina Snook SECONDER: Rick Hugli AYE: Vice Chair Snook, Holmes, Hugli, Smith, and Chairperson Ausley EXCUSED: Cosand, Drake, McCullough, and Richard 5. Affirmative Maintenance a. 719 SE 2nd Street- Fence Ms. Miller stated that the property owner Joe Carvalho, located at 719 SE 2nd Street, installed a Page 2 of 3 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes September 7, 2023 privacy fence without the Board approval. The application will come before the Board for approval in October. 6. Old Business 7. New Business a. OHPAB Roundtable Ms. Ausley gave recognition to Mr. Smith for the research he presented to the Board. She encouraged Board Members to attend the HOPS window workshop. Ms. Miller said she sent invitation out because the board will be working closer with HOPS. She explained how State Statutes are primary authority, and the code amendment process. The City will provide more information regarding the use of solar panels to the Board before the next meeting. 8. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:42 PM. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Ted Smith SECONDER: Ira Holmes AYE: Vice Chair Snook, Holmes, Hugli, Smith, and Chairperson Ausley EXCUSED: Cosand, Drake, McCullough, and Richard Page 3 of 3