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HIGH SPRINGS HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING Minutes March 31, 2009 Meeting called to order by Chair Levine at 6:33 pm. Pledge of Allegiance Roll call by Jenny L. Parham Member Sue Weller - present Member Gloria James - present Member Eyvonne Andrews - present Vice Chair James Forrester - absent Chair Gene Levine - present Staff Present: James D. Drumm, City Manager Jenny L. Parham, Deputy City Clerk Thomas G. DePeter, City Attorney Christian Popoli, City Planner CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS BY THEN-N- NOW/GEORGAN ROBERTS TO INSTALL WINDOW AND DOOR SIGNS AT 35 NW 1ST AVENUE, TAX PARCEL 00623-000-000. Attorney DePeter read the requirements on holding a quasi-judicial hearing and asked if any member of the board had any ex parte communication on this item. There was none. Chair Levine opened the public hearing. Mr. Popoli reported the applicant is requesting a window sign for the name of the store and store hours on the door. States this sign will be painted white enamel on the window and will be less than 25% of the window. Gail Hurst, owner of the business, was sworn in by Attorney DePeter. Member Weller asked if the hours only would be on the door. Ms. Hurst stated the phone number and store hours will be the only sign on the door. Ms. Hurst described her business, stated she feels it is a privilege to open a business in High Springs. As there was no further input Chair Levine closed the public hearing. Motion Member Andrews to approve the certificate of appropriateness for Then-N-Now for a window sign with store name and door sign with phone number and store hours. Second Member Weller. Chair Levine declared the motion carried unanimously. MINUTES HISTORIC PRES. BOARD MARCH 31, 2009 PAGE TWO Mr. Popoli inform the board of a special plan board meeting on April 7th to review the new version of the sign code and historic preservation code. Will be proposing the creation of a historic preservation committee. Mr. Drumm stated this would give the board a better guidance in making decisions. Motion Member Andrews to adjourn. Second Member James. Chair Levine adjourned the meeting at 8:47 pm Minutes respectfully submitted by: Jenny L. Parham |