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
(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
“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
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TPNA Monthly Meeting
DATE: 01/03/12
PLACE: Billy Jeffers Center
TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Did you just get married? Did you recently have a baby or anniversary?
Please send us your photos
Scenes from the Woodys Concert in the Park
Photo Gallery
May TPNA Meeting- Florence Museum
Photography by TrueLight Photography -Phillip Guyton
Neighborhood Cafe?
How to get started with holiday curb appeal?
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.
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...
608 GRAHAM ST - $169, 900
429 TIMROD PARK - $159,500
501 PARK AVE - $ 149,500
604 GRAHAM ST - $139,900
404 PARK AVE - $115,000
504 S. MCQUEEN ST - $109,900
411 McQueen St. - $79,900
IN THE NEWS...
OPINION: Nuisance property a tough nut that's in need of some cracking
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.
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
Check out SCNow.com video clip from city council meeting.
Inspiring Neighborhoods
Inspiring Articles
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.
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
Porches Make a Comeback -
The significane of the front porch and the role it plays in new urban communities.
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.
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
TPNA volunteers give a Saturday to Keep Florence Beautiful.
Florence hires Sumter's Reich for downtown
Florence, SC Promotes Historic Charm and the Arts Recap
Neighborhood Council Meeting
Group addresses Florence property, downtown issues.
Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Timrod already was an accomplished poet when he arrived in Florence
Dylan and Timrod
New York Times - Who’s This Guy Dylan Who’s Borrowing Lines From Henry Timrod?
Bob Dylan- Henry Timrod Connection
Click above to read the article.
Neighborhood Surveys
Dog Park Rendering
VOX POPULI
(Voice of the People)
(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
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
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
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
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.
Terrible Tree Trimming Jobs
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)
Click here to search database
(Provided By scnow.com)
