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                                                          WELCOME

                                                          Throughout this site, you can explore the ever-evolving facets of the Timrod Park Neighborhood.  We will be updating and adding information on a regular basis, so visit us often.

                                                          “When life inspires our home, our home inspires our life.”


                                                          City Council Defers Proposed 
                                                          Rezoning 616 Coit St

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                                                          (excerpted from SCNOW.com) In other business, council members voted unanimously to defer action on a proposed rezoning for 1616 S. Coit Ave. near Timrod Park Developers want to upzone the property for a more aggressive business use. Neighbors are mostly against the idea. The deferral will allow the city more time to work on new zoning plans, but the only way the property gets rezoned any time soon is if the developers can reach some kind of accommodation with the neighbors.
                                                          “If we had voted on it today I’d have been against it,” Wukela said. “So now we have some more time. I’m leaving it up to you guys (the developer) to find some kind of solution here.”
                                                          TO READ FULL ARTICLE IN FMN from Tucker Mitchell CLICK HERE


                                                          Click HERE to find background information- Coit St. Rezoning



                                                          NEWSLETTER

                                                          May 2011 

                                                          MINUTES

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                                                          AGENDA

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                                                          CONNECT


                                                          UPCOMING MEETINGS

                                                          TPNA Monthly Meeting
                                                          DATE: 01/03/12
                                                          PLACE: Billy Jeffers Center
                                                          TIME:  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

                                                          Past Events & Meetings


                                                          UPCOMING EVENTS

                                                          City Council Meeting: 
                                                          DATE: 01/10/12
                                                          PLACE: City-County Complex
                                                          TIME: 1:00 PM 


                                                          Concerned Resident Form

                                                          The concerned resident contact form can be used to communicate neighborhood concerns.  Livability issues are concerns of citizens regarding the quality of life in our neighborhood.  Such concerns include problems with:Animal Control, Dilapidated Properties, Noise  Violations, Drug Crimes, Trash and Zoning Violations.  
                                                          Please click HERE to fill out the form.  We will make sure the issue is reported to the proper authorities.  

                                                          Certificate of Appropriateness- 
                                                          Public Hearing

                                                          The City of Florence Design Review Board will hold Public Hearing at 2:00PM on December 14,2011 at the City-County Complex, 180 N. Irby Street in Room 604.  The following request has been submitted for Certificate of Appropriateness:                                                                                                                 DRB 2011-13    Exterior renovations including façade replacement at 279 West Evans Street
                                                          Tax Map Number 90167-01-003.
                                                          DRB 2011-14    Building demolition 117 & 119 S. Dargan St.
                                                          TM# 90168-02-011
                                                          DRB 2011-15    Rear building demolition 124 W. Evans St.
                                                          TM# 90168-02-014
                                                          Documents related to these requests are available for public inspection with the Urban Planning and Development Department located at 218 W. Evans Street, Florence, 665-2047.

                                                          Renovation Blogs

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                                                          LIBERTARIAN BUNGALOW                  A Libertarian who believes that with hard work, persistence, the right attitude, and a lot of luck anything can be achieved - including renovating his historic home! 

                                                          HOUSE IN PROGRESS
                                                          We call it home improvement because it can't get any worse!


                                                          Curb Appeal

                                                          Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to enhance the curb appeal of your home! Take a look at some of the following photos for inspiration!

                                                          WHY WE LIKE IT...

                                                          We are just one of those traditional neighborhoods that have access to what matters: neighborhood diversity, exceptionally valued properties, beautiful green spaces and proximity to everyday destinations such as restaurants, grocery stores, churches and schools. Our residents enjoy, easy convenient walkable amenities including: bird watching and playing in our 18-acre park; picking up groceries at the Piggly Wiggly; meeting for breakfast at the Venus Pancake House and grabbing lunch at Jimmy John's; walking their children to the Florence Library; attending exhibits at the Florence Art Museum or grabbing a cup of coffee at the Krispy Kreme.  Timrod Park is a sustainable, historic neighborhood built to last, evolve and improve with age!


                                                          Events in the Neighborhood

                                                          Slug's Revenge - Sunday, May 1, 2011 - Sunday Concert Series in the Park

                                                          The Woodys- Sunday Concert Series in the Park


                                                          Video Clip by TrueLight Photography -Phillip Guyton

                                                          Examples of Historic Timrod Park Homes

                                                          See if your home was spotted!


                                                          We want to hear from you.

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                                                          Scenes from the Woodys Concert in the Park

                                                          Photo Gallery
                                                          May TPNA Meeting- Florence Museum

                                                          Photography by TrueLight Photography -Phillip Guyton
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                                                          Neighborhood Cafe?

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                                                            Neighborhood Survey

                                                          How to get started with holiday curb appeal?

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                                                          1. First and foremost, do a little pre-holiday clean up. Rake out those dead leaves and winterize your plants so you have a clean foundation for holiday decor.

                                                          2. Secondly, finish up any outdoor maintenance and last minute paint touch ups so you’ll be ready to decorate!

                                                          3. Gather natural materials and plants for holiday curb appeal.

                                                          Try holiday decorating with branches. Put them in pots and add festive lights, hanging lanterns and holiday decorations from the branches! Or, hang chunky branches from rope and add ornaments and lights! LOVELY!

                                                          4. Get creative with existing yard & garden features and decor.

                                                          Ordinary yard and garden accessories are the perfect foundation for holiday decor. Combining holiday decorations with what you already have in your yard is a great way to gain more curb appeal for your holiday buck. Before you put your summer or fall garden accessories away, look at them with fresh eyes.


                                                          HOMES FOR SALE...

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                                                          608 GRAHAM ST - $169, 900
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                                                          429 TIMROD PARK - $159,500
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                                                          501 PARK AVE - $ 149,500
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                                                          604 GRAHAM ST - $139,900
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                                                          404 PARK AVE - $115,000
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                                                          504 S. MCQUEEN ST - $109,900
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                                                          411 McQueen St. - $79,900

                                                          IN THE NEWS...

                                                          OPINION: Nuisance property a tough nut that's in need of some cracking

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                                                          By: MORNING NEWS 
                                                          Published: September 18, 2011
                                                          Representatives from the Timrod Park Neighborhood Association (TPNA) presented Florence City Council with an impassioned plea to do something to stop the blight that is creeping steadily into their neighborhood, just as its rejuvenation prospects are beginning to gain some traction.


                                                          Timrod Park group rekindles discussion of dilapidated houses

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                                                          Check out SCNow.com video clip from city council meeting. 


                                                          Inspiring Neighborhoods

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                                                          Inspiring Articles

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                                                          The South's Best Comeback Neighborhoods - 
                                                          Southern Living Magazine has scoured the South to find these neighborhoods that were once down on their luck but are now resurging with community pride.  Learn from their inspiring stories.

                                                          Inspiring Articles

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                                                          Porches Make a Comeback - 
                                                          The significane of the front porch and the role it plays in new urban communities.


                                                          Neighborhood Map


                                                          Click above to view the boundaries established by the City of Florence for the Timrod Park Neighborhood. 
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                                                          New Committee and Volunteer Opportunities

                                                          The Timrod Park Neighborhood Association (TPNA) would like to encourage neighbors to join one of our committees, or consider any of our volunteer programs.  Click here to participate!

                                                          Concerts in the Park

                                                          2011 Schedule


                                                          May 1, 2011 - Slug's Revenge
                                                          Timrod Park Amphitheatre - 400 Park St
                                                          June 5, 2011 - King Street
                                                          Timrod Park Amphitheatre - 400 Park St
                                                          Click HERE for More Information on the Concerts in the Park 


                                                          In the News

                                                          Keep Florence Beautiful Clean-UP

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                                                          TPNA volunteers give a Saturday to Keep Florence Beautiful.  

                                                          Florence hires Sumter's Reich for downtown

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                                                          Florence Hires Downtown Manager

                                                          Florence, SC Promotes Historic Charm and the Arts Recap 

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                                                          Neighborhood Council Meeting

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                                                          Group addresses Florence property, downtown issues.

                                                          Poet Laureate of the Confederacy

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                                                          Timrod already was an accomplished poet when he arrived in Florence

                                                          Dylan and Timrod

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                                                          New York Times - Who’s This Guy Dylan Who’s Borrowing Lines From Henry Timrod? 

                                                          Bob Dylan- Henry Timrod Connection

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                                                          Click above to read the article.


                                                          Neighborhood Surveys

                                                            Historic Home Preservation Survey

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                                                          Dog Park Rendering

                                                            Dog Park Survey

                                                          Click HERE to view more Neighborhood Surveys

                                                          VOX POPULI
                                                          (Voice of the People)

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                                                          (The postings below represent the "voice of the people", not necessarily the voice of TPNA.)

                                                          "I almost started crying when I drove down Cherokee and saw the city butchering the majestic oak trees"

                                                          - Alicia Connelly  Florence, SC


                                                          Click HERE to  learn more & visit vox populi

                                                          Ben Harper Concert


                                                          Historic Property Tax Incentives Available

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                                                          The federal government offers a
                                                          tax credit program for income producing historic buildings. This program is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service, which has the final approval for a project’s eligibility. The basics of the federal tax credit program are as follows: 

                                                          • The federal tax credit is equal to 20% of the total rehabilitation costs of the project.
                                                          • The building must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
                                                          • All  rehabilitation work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for Rehabilitation.
                                                          • The building must be used for income producing purposes after it has been rehabilitated.
                                                          • The rehabilitation project must be “substantial” exceeding either the "adjusted basis" of the building or $5,000, whichever is greater.  "Adjusted basis" is the purchase price minus the value of the land minus any depreciation already taken by the current owner of the building, plus any capital improvements.

                                                          If you've ever wondered what it takes to qualify a historic building rehab project for a Federal tax credit but been daunted by the complexity, a new tool can help you out.

                                                          INCENTIVES! is an online guide created by the National Park Service to introduce historic building owners, preservation consultants, community officials, architects and developers to the ins and outs of the 20 percent tax credit. The Website answers basic questions, provides general guidance on preparing and submitting application forms, documentation requirements, timing, reviews, and the overall decision-making process, and explains how to use the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.


                                                          Home, Garden and Auto Tour 2012 

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                                                          The neighborhood Association of Timrod Park will hold it's first annual tour of homes, gardens and vintage cars on Saturday, May 13th & Sunday, May 14th, 2012.  The tour's theme, "Timrod Park Bungalow Fest: An American Classic - Homes, Gardens & Automobiles," recognizes our important historic homes and the importance of the automobile to the development of Timrod Park, one of Florence's first neighborhoods.  Those interested in volunteering and learning more about the tour click HERE. 

                                                          Tuesday, March 6th Meeting Recap

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                                                          We sincerely appreciate everyone who attended our monthly association meeting.  Check out the write-up of our meeting on the front page in the Florence Morning News.  In 2010, we have started inviting a guest speaker to present on a topic that is relevant to the neighborhood.  This month's topic was "Neighborhood Ordinances."  Florence Community Services Director, Scottie Davis and Mayor Stephen Wukela as well as invited guest Steve Powers attended Tuesday's meeting. We discussed current and proposed city ordinances as well as the process of enforcement.  If you have neighborhood concerns or comments on the meeting please fill out our Concerned Resident Form or Contact us HERE.


                                                          Timrod Park- Clay Brown Concert



                                                          Historic Registry

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                                                          What are the general guidelines for getting a property listed on the National Register?
                                                          • The property must be at least 50 years old, unless it can be shown to have exceptional importance.
                                                          • The property must have “integrity” or closely resemble its historic  appearance.
                                                          • Districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects should maintain their integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association.
                                                          • The property must be significant or retain some form of physical connection to an important aspect of the past.
                                                          • Significance may include a connection with an historic event or trend, a notable historic person, an example of notable architecture and engineering, or the potential to yield scientific information, such as an archaeological site.
                                                          • Nominations can be submitted for individual properties, multiple properties, historic districts, historic sites, or even objects, such as historic signs.
                                                          For more information on guidelines for the National Register of Historic Places and to download the essential documents you will need to complete a nomination, click here.

                                                          Terrible Tree Trimming Jobs

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                                                          Some local residents are not happy with the way the city trims trees near our power lines.  Utility crews have been seen in and around Florence trimming tree limbs.  A number of complaints have been received around town.  The power provider has the authority to cut down branches in order to prevent downed power lines and many residents understand this, but this is a real problem with trimmers taking too much tree away without considering how it looks, or even the structural integrity.  Many residents hope the city not only implements and drafts a tree ordinance for both the city and county of Florence, but also enforces the ordinance.  Preserving, nurturing and protecting our canopy trees, especially oaks, is important because it enhances the quality of life for present and future generations.  Click HERE to see what's wrong with tree topping. Click HERE to suggest an article for next month.



                                                          Florence Abandoned Home Database

                                                          This database contains the homes outlined by Florence Community Development Director Scotty Davis as abandoned. You can search through the db either by property owner or by street. Dig down into the results to locate the owner of record -- including the tax map number.
                                                          Click here to search database
                                                          (Provided By scnow.com)

                                                          Older Posts

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                                                          March 2nd, Guest Speaker Recap

                                                          The Future of Timrod Park


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