Minutes 11/16/2011 November 16, 2011
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HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION BOARD
Naples, Florida, November 16, 2011
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Historical/Archaeological
Preservation Board in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business
herein, met on this date at 9:15 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier
County Growth Management Division - Planning and Regulation , Conference
Room 610, 2800 North Horseshoe Drive , Naples, Florida with the following
members present:
CHAIRMAN: Craig Woodward
�/ Matthew Betz (excused)
Fiala �---- William Dempsey excused
Hiller am em p Y ( )
Henning Patricia Huff
Coyle Sharon Kenny
Colette Elizabeth Perdichizzi
Rich Taylor
ALSO PRESENT: Ray Bellows, Planning Manager— Zoning Services
Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney
Fred Reischl, Liaison, Senior Planner, Zoning Services
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Roll Ca1UAttendance:
Chairman Craig Woodward called the meeting to order at 9:15 AM.
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
II. Addenda to the Agenda:
Add: Item V. Old Business --D. Bula Mission Update
III. Approval of the Agenda:
Sharon Kenny moved to approve the Agenda, including the addenda item.
Second by Patricia Huff. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: October 19,2011
Correction: Page 3, item B correct spelling- Chokoloskee
Change: Page 5, line 3- Article VI- New Business A.—Change Naples
walkway to Naples walking tour
Sharon Kenny moved to approve the minutes of October 19, 2011, as
amended. Second by Elizabeth Perdichizzi. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
V. Old Business:
A. Chokoloskee Island Update
Assistant County Attorney, Steve Williams summarized what had
transpired regarding the Chokoloskee Island situation since the last
meeting.
• Three different Judges had been involved with the case: two had
recused themselves.
• Judge Hayes recused himself at the request of the developer who
cited his tie to the County was a conflict. Judge Hayes appointed
Judge Cynthia Pivacek who also recused herself- no reason given.
She, in turn appointed Judge Lauren Brodie, who was now the
current Judge hearing the case.
• While on the case, Judge Hayes had issued an injunction ordering
placement of access back to Ted Smallwood Store. Florida Grove,
the developer, moved the fence enough to make the road passable;
then heavy rains washed the fill away. Ted Smallwood Store
owners have filed a motion for Contempt.
• A Status Conference was slated for November 30 at 2 pm to bring
Judge Brodie up to speed. No known motions were on the table
except the one to restore/improve the road access.
• The entire matter was on Appeal, by the Developer, to the 2nd
District Court of Appeals. The injunction and Bond order being
the only known merit to the appeal. Developer contended the
$10,000 Bond was inadequate.
• The County is a partner in the lawsuit; many legal options were
available. The case will be going on for some time.
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It was reported by residents that Bulldozers were now on the property and
the road had been made somewhat better.
Patricia Huff added she had spoken with a Corps of Engineers
representative, who stated Florida Grove was allowed to fill in the trench.
No archaeologist was on site as required for historically declared lands.
Some of the road was filled in, but it was still only one lane and not paved.
Residents reported to her that truckloads of fill (dirt and shells) had been
taken out of the lands and girders delivered to shore up around the boat basin.
Ray Bellows stated no new permits had been applied for.
• The tear-down(demolition)permit had been marked as-Completed
in the County records.
• Seawall construction would be under the Corps of Engineers
jurisdiction.
• Developer's permit was only for demolition and site excavation for
a Single Family residence
• Any new excavation or construction permit would be flagged to
require HAPB approval and an archaeologist to be present.
B. Hart Cottage—Certificate of Appropriateness
Ray Bellows reviewed the alternate plans submitted with the Application
for a Certificate of Appropriateness, explaining the Certificate needed HAPB
approval before being signed by the Chairman.
Elizabeth Perdichizzi moved to recommend acceptance and signing of
the Certificate of Appropriateness subject to the provisions stated on the
Certificate. Second by Sharon Kenny. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
C. Revisions to the Historic Guide
Patricia Huff commented on the latest Historical Guide revisions:
• Updating the Map to include additions and deletions
• Having the Map and entries placed in the order visitors could drive
from one to the other
• Replacing some of the photos with better renditions
• Aim for completion prior to the tourist season.
Chairman Craig Woodward suggested approaching the United Arts
Council as a source of funding for reprinting the Guide.
The Board Members discussed and commented on the Guide's
improvement and will submit their ideas and photos to Patricia Huff.
D. Addenda item-- Bula Mission Update
Patricia Huff reported the demolition was scheduled for November 21. The
permit was paid for by John Bruce, who also found someone to bulldoze for
$3,000 (offer to bulldoze free did not transpire). The County's fee was $5 000.
Chairman Craig Woodward stated he had seen the artist's rendering of
the Memorial Garden planned for the site and suggested utilizing the Boy
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Scouts to take it on as part of their Eagle Scout Badge requirements to
participate in community projects. Follow up to be explored.
Ray Bellows provided the Certificate of Appropriateness Application
submitted by Marya Repko, representing the Frances Hodge Community
Center, Inc.
The HAPB reviewed the application noting that the "Type of Work
Proposed" included"New Construction." After a brief discussion it was
decided to delete the words New Construction because no actual new
construction was delineated on the application.
Sharon Kenny moved to recommend approval of the Certificate of
Appropriate, subject to deletion of New Construction from "A. Type of
Work Proposed." Second by Rich Taylor. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
VI. New Business: None
VII. Public Comment: None
VIII. Board Member Announcements
Patty Huff spoke about Marya Repko and the Everglades Historic Preservation
Society's efforts to obtain the Mayor's approval to place uniform historic signs to
mark the original historic buildings and sites, similar to ones already on several of
the buildings. She displayed sketches of sample sign designs by Marya Repko.
Signs would be of a non deteriorating metal and paid for by the Historic Society.
She also inquired about the progress being made on the Historic Mobile Workshop
APA Conference planned for March.
Fred Reischl responded suggestions from the HAPB members had been forwarded
to the committee handling the tours and activities. Positive responses had been
received, according to his latest conference calls.
Elizabeth Perdichizzi stated the signage for historic buildings and sites was also a
good prototype for the group interested in marking Goodland's Historic District.
She noted two upcoming events on Marco Island in December:
1. Throughout the month: "Put Christ back in Christmas"with Old Fashion
Christmas themed events focusing on the Founders of the area with
reenactments, caroling, hand bell ringing, decorating of graves and churches.
2. The week of December 5th the Traveling Vietnam Wall exhibit will be at
Veteran's Park.
Chairman Craig Woodward reported on:
• An Historic Book on a walking tour of Everglades City was available.
• The interesting and informative presentation given by Matthew Betz at
Rookery Bay following the last HAPB meeting.
• Florida Humanities Council field trips March 9 to 11 will include a
tour of Everglades City, a swamp walk, Clyde Butcher's studio, Ted
Smallwood store, Everglades Park and Museum. They will also be
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offering a tour of Cedar Key in April. He offered to send out a link to
their site to sign up and join their membership for anyone interested.
• 2013 will be the 500 year anniversary of Ponce Deleon's discoveries.
Ron Jamro, Collier County Museum Director, had indicated there
would be a big State-wide emphasis on the event and mentioned
Collier's best venue may be the Marco Museum.
Rich Taylor stated the First Baptist church, next door to Naples City Hall and
across from Cambier Park was purchased and being converted into a restaurant.
Due to the close proximity to Christmas Day, the HAPB decided not to meet
in December.
Rich Taylor moved to forgo the December meeting and convene again in
January. Second by Sharon Kenny. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
The next meeting will be held on January 18,2011 at 9:15 AM.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by the order of the Chair at 10:15 AM.
Historical/Archaeological Preservation Board
Chairman, Craig Woodward
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on 1- 16- t a as
presented or as amended "<"
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