Historic Preservation Board Meeting

HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 09, 2026 at 5:00 PM Historic City Hall, Commission Chambers – 225 East Main Street, Suite 105 www.cityofwauchula.gov INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER Meeting was delayed starting at 5pm due to a board member running late Royal made a motion to start the meeting at 5:08pm - 2nd made by Burnett PRESENT Chair Tanya Royal Linda Burnett Cynthia Paxton Kaitlyn Shaw Melodie Kincaid, Deputy City Clerk City of Wauchula Kyle Long, Community Development Coordinator City of Wauchula Jessica Newman, Wauchula CRA MINUTES FOR APPROVAL 1. Minutes for 12/08/2025 Historic Preservation Board Minutes for 12/8/2025 Historic Preservation Board meeting were approved Motion by Shaw, 2nd by Burnett PUBLIC COMMENT / NON-AGENDA ITEMS None at this time ITEMS TO APPROVE 2. Certificate of Appropriateness - 113 N 7th Avenue Royal asked for Motion to open item for discussion Motion made by Shaw - 2nd by Burnett - all in favor to continue discussion Applicant - Clay Cobb w/ Cobb Construction presented images of exterior and interior current finding and future plans of floor plan for the remodel from the building to the south of the Madison, as the subject property to be 113 N. 7th Avenue. Royal asked if this building will have an awning as the Madison does, Cobb stated there will not be an awning. will be stucco'd front and back. Royal asked if this will be used as business, Cobb responded, yes. Shaw asked Cobb if there were any plan to make subject property 2 story, Cobb responded, no. Shaw stated she wants to ensure the aesthetic of the structure stays the same and will  resemble to look of the Madison. The stone, casing, color and lighting will be the same as what's on the Madison. Question was asking about the parking lot behind the building, it was sold to the City With no further discussion - All were in favor 3. Certificate of Appropriateness - 107 E Main Mural Royal asked for Motion to open item for dicussion Shaw made motion, Paxton, 2nd Jessica Newman of Wauchula CRA Presented images and documentation to support the request of Certificate of Appropriateness for Mural "Welcome to Wauchula" that included Sandhill cranes, orange and cattails in the image to be located at the Masonic Lodge at 107 E. Main Street. The mural will be painted across the top quarter of the building. Wanted it up high and not too distracting to traffic. Alexa will be the artist to paint the mural Royal commented it looked "busy". Burnett liked the cranes and cattails. Paxton asked if the "Orange" was a Citrus Orange or a Sun - Newman answered it was an Citrus Orange Royal stated she would like to see it more transparent. Shaw commented could it be different color shade Royal commented how it was difficult to see the Cranes. Several were asking about the current color of the building. Newman stated, it was a few different shades of Blue/Gray. Shaw commented she would like to see the "welcome to" a bit smaller and asked if "Wauchula" can be a different color. because of the building color. Paxton commented she did like the design as presented Newman commented that the image was approved and selected by the Design Committee Newman stated the building is 3 different colors Grays and Blues Shaw asked to see the mural on a current picture of the Masonic Lodge. The image presented did not display the actual current colors. Newman was looking to find a current image of the building with it's current colors. Royal asked about the size of the Letters, Artist Alexa responded The Board found a current image of the building on a cell phone and Shaw stated how that was a huge difference. Paxton Commented how she liked the "Orange" being "Citrus Orange", liked the idea and design all together. She feels everyone will like the mural being added to downtown Kyle asked about Ridgeline Lighting - Newman stated the Lodge did ask about lighting, Newman will look into it. Kyle stated to the board "Does it fit in with the historic feel" Burnett ask Kyle, she asked about the "Welcome to" does this make it different from a "sign" compared to a "mural" - does the board have the freedom to accomplish the mural. Kyle responded that the mural cannot be any type of "Advertising" according to Code. Shaw wanted to confirm the board was voting on the design and color Royal asked to make sure the color pallet was approved by design committee If approved, it will move to Planning and Zoning Board to ensure it's Maintenance will be approved  Burnett asked about "Paint" and it's not an applique Royal asked about a type of "sealer" to protect the paint. Alexa, artist commented the paint is formulated with UV Protected, Mold and Fade resistance, Formulated with Sealant and not to use a separate sealant because of yellowing and water getting trapped between the sealant and the wall. Paint is called "Sherwin Williams Latitude" Royal requested a vote Shaw and Royal were not in favor Paxton and Burnett are in favor Royal asked Kyle what to do next and this item will be tabled to the next meeting upon another Vote Shaw made motion to table to next meeting Burnett 2nd the motion 4. Certificate of Appropriateness - 131 W Main St Mural Royal asked for Motion to open this item for discussion Paxton made a motion, Shaw 2nd Image of design and location was presented by Alexa, Artist. Paxton expressed her opinion of dislikes regarding location, because it was not actually on "Main Street" and "main street Wauchula" was confusing because it seemed to be advertising for "main street Wauchula" as well as the "baby cranes" Burnette asked who requested this mural. Alexa stated, building owner, wanted sandhill cranes, oranges, main street wauchula and baby cranes in Wildcat Merch. There is confusion regarding the verbiage, being "Main Street Wauchula" asking for clarification Royal asked for Motion to table this item to next meeting due to needing more discussion and questions plus time was limited due to Commission Meeting needing to start on time Paxton motion to table to next meeting, Burnett 2nd Next scheduled meeting will take place February 23, 2026 @ 5pm ADJOURNMENT Royal called to adjourn meeting Motion made by Shaw, 2nd by Burnett Meeting was adjourned at 5:56pm