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Ord 15-01ORDINANCE NO. 15-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE WATER HOUSE LOCATED AT 916 AND 918 NORTHEAST 5TM STREET, AS MORE PARTI~Y DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE TO BE LISTED IN THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTWE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designation and protection of historic sites; and WHE~S, a designation report was prepared for the Water House located at 916 and 918 Northeast 5~h Street; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board held a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the historic designation on January 17, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend that the Water House be designated a local historic site; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duty noticed public hearing in regard to the designation of the Water House as a local historic site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the following described property in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as a local historic site in accordance with and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, to-wit THE WATER HOUSE, located at 916 and 918 Northeast 5 Street, Delray Beach, Florida, more particularly described as follows: The West 84.82 feet of Lot 37, Las Palmas, Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, in Plat Book 10 at Page 68. Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 3. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage on second and final reading.  PASSEDjUND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the ~0 day o~~ ,2001. MAYOR ATTEST: Acting City Clerk First Reading _~j~/' Second Reading 2 Ord. No. 15-01 May-~I-2001 0~:33am ~ 1--20c~:5':~ 1 ORB ORDINANCE NO. 15-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE WATER HOUSE LOCATED AT 916 .~2N'D 918 NOR~kST 5TM STREET, AS MORE PARTIC~Y DESCRIBED HIe. REIN, AS A LCCAL HISTORIC SITE TO BE LISTED IN THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinances of and WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of the City' of Delray Beach provides for the designation and protection of historic sites; WHEREAS, a designation report was prepared for the Water House located at 916 and 918 Northeast 5~ Street; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board held a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the historic designation on January 17, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend that the Water House be designated a local historic site; and WHF_ILE~S, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly. noticed public hearing in regard to the designation of the Water House as a local historic site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CiTY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the following described property in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as a local historic site in accordance with and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, to-wi~: THE WATER HOUSE, located at 916 and 918 Northeast 5'" Street, Delray Beach, Florida, more particularb/described as follows: The West 84.82 feet of Lot 37, Las Palmas, Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Hat thereof recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, in Plat Book 10 at Page 68. Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 3. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage on second and final reading. PASSE~ ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this ,200 . MAYOR ATTEST: Acting City Clerk First Reading a:~/o//~/' Second Reading 2 Ord. No. 15-01 ORB 1 :::~570 Pg ~ROI'HY H. WILEE]~, [1.ERK PB COUNTY, FL DELRAY BEACH CITY CL . K 100 N.W. 1st AVENUE 1993 CERTIFICATION DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-?000 I, BARBARA GARITO, Acting City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, do hereby certify that the attached document is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 15-01, as the same was passed and adopted by the Delray Beach City Commission in regular session on the 20th of February 2001. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the official seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 4th day of May, 2001. Barbara Garito, CMC Acting City Clerk City of Delray Beach, Florida (SEAL) THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS MEMORANDUM' TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS CITY MANAGER ~ AGENDA ITEM/0. ~. - REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2001 DATE: ORDINANCE NO. 15-01 (DESIGNATING THE WATER HOUSE TO THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES) FEBRUARY 15,2001 This is second reading and a public hearing for Ordinance No. 15-01, which designates the Water House as a local historic site to be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places. The Water House is located at 916-918 NE 5th Street on property described as the West 84.82 feet of Lot 37, Las Palmas, Delray Beach, Florida, recorded in Plat Book 10 at Page 68 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County. Water House was constructed in the resort cottage style, which emerged in the City during the 1930's. The cottage style differs from the easily identified bungalow, vernacular or resort colonial in the rooflines are generally lower pitched than in the bungalow, windows are more abundant than those found in the vernacular, and the front entrances lack the classical detailing of the resort colonial or minimal traditional styles. Many of these cottages were built near to the ocean and the Intracoastal Water, however, few remain with as many of the original features intact as those found at Water House. The Historic Preservation Board considered the historic designation at a public hearing on January 17, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend approval. At first reading on February 6, 2001, the City Commission passed Ordinance No. 15-01 by unanimous vote. Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 15-01 on second and final reading. Ref'Agmemo 14.H~storic Designation/Water House 2-20-01 MEMORANDUM TO: Lula Butler, Community Improvement Director FROM: Richard Bauer, Code Enforcement Administrator~'~' FROM: Tom Meeteer, Code Enforcement Supervisor'"' SUBJECT: CODE VIOLATIONS AT 9'16 & 9'18 NE 5TM STREET DATE: February 12, 2001 At your request I have researched code enforcement files for any violations at 916 and 918 NE 5th Street. It appears that 916 and 918 are a main residence and a guest cottage, no City or county records list a 916 NE 5th Street. Hence, any violations listed below pertain to both addresses as a whole. The property was cited as follows: · 1992 · 1992 · 1993 1994 · 1996 · 1999 · 1999 A violation was issued for miscellaneous junk items in yard. Items removed by owner. A violation was issued for an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was removed by owner. A violation was issued for rotted siding, rafter tails, unsafe sidewalk and unsecured fence. All items listed were repaired. A violation was issued for no sod and exterior building walls in need of paint. Owner took care of items listed. An Animal Control complaint involving a stray dog was received. The complaint was resolved. A violation was issued for an unscreened boat and trailer. Compliance was achieved. A violation was issued for an oil spill from an automobile. Compliance was achieved. This is a complete list of all code enforcement activity at the location requested, as you can see all violations achieved compliance and no fines or liens are outstanding. TM:mh ORDINANCE NO. 15-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE WATER HOUSE LOCATED AT 916 AND 918 NORTHEAST 5TM STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE TO BE LISTED IN THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designation and protectmn of historic sites; and WHEREAS, a des~nation report was prepared for the Water House located at 916 and 918 Northeast 5~h Street; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board held a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the lustoric designation on January 17, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend that the Water House be designated a local historic site; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the designation of the Water House as a local historic site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELKAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the following described property m the C~ty of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby desxgnated as a local historic site m accordance with and under the provisxons of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Cxty of Delray Beach, to-win THE WATER HOUSE, located at 916 and 918 Northeast 5m Street, Delray Beach, Florida, more particularly described as follows: The West 84.82 feet of Lot 37, Las Palmas, Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, in Plat Book 10 at Page 68. Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 3. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part dec. lared to be invahd. MEMORANDUM TO: Lula Butler, Community Improvement Director FROM: Richard Bauer, Code Enforcement Administrator~:~' FROM: Tom Meeteer, Code Enforcement Supervisor'"~ SUBJECT: CODE VIOLATIONS AT 916 & 9'18 NE 5TM STREET DATE: February 12, 2001 At your request I have researched code enforcement files for any violations at 916 and 918 NE 5th Street. It appears that 916 and 918 are a main residence and a guest cottage, no City or county records list a 916 NE 5th Street. Hence, any violations listed below pertain to both addresses as a whole. The property was cited as follows: · 1992 · 1992 · 1993 1994 · 1996 · 1999 · 1999 A violation was issued for miscellaneous junk items in yard. Items removed by owner. A violation was issued for an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was removed by owner. A violation was issued for rotted siding, rafter tails, unsafe sidewalk and unsecured fence. All items listed were repaired. A violation was issued for no sod and exterior building walls in need of paint. Owner took care of items listed. An Animal Control complaint involving a stray dog was received. The complaint was resolved. A violation was issued for an unscreened boat and trailer. Compliance was achieved. A violation was issued for an oil spill from an automobile. Compliance was achieved. This is a complete list of all code enforcement activity at the location requested, as you can see all violations achieved compliance and no fines or liens are outstanding. TM:mh ORDINANCE NO. 15-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE WATER HOUSE LOCATED AT 916 AND 918 NORTHEAST 5~ STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE TO BE LISTED IN THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designalaon and protection of historic sites; and WHEREAS, a designation report was prepared for the Water House located at 916 and 918 Northeast $~ Street; and WHEREAS, the t-hstoric Preservation Board held a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the historic designation on January 17, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend that the Water House be designated a local historic site; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the designation of the Water House as a local historic site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the following described property in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as a local historic site in accordance w~th and under the promsions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, to-w~t: THE WATER HOUSE, located at 916 and 918 Northeast 5th Street, Delray Beach, Florida, more particularly described as follows: The West 84.82 feet of Lot 37, Las Palmas, Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, in Plat Book 10 at Page 68. Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 3. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent lurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part dec. lared to be invalid. Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage on second and final reading. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on tins the day of ,2001. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk First Reading Second Reading 2 Ord. No. 15-01 TO: THRU: FROM: SUBJECT: PAUL DORLING, D~_.~CTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING MICHELLE E. HOYLAND, PLANNER(~~ MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 200'1 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE THE WATER HOUSE, LOCATED AT 916 AND 918 NE 5TM STREET, TO THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. Water House was constructed in the resort cottage style, which emerged in the City during the 1930's. The cottage style differs from the easily identified bungalow, vernacular or resort colonial in that the rooflines are generally lower pitched than in the bungalow, windows are more abundant than those found in the vernacular, and the front entrances lack the classical detailing of the resort colonial or minimal traditional styles. Many of these cottages were built near to the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway; however, few examples remain that contain as many of the original features intact as the Water House. Water House provides cultural significance as it exemplifies the historical, political, economic and social trends reflected in Delray Beach during the years of the Great Depression when the more ostentatious building styles of the Florida Boom years were considered inappropriate. Designated in a unique and unassuming cottage style Water House adapted to the socio- economic conditions of the nation and provides significant clues about the values, lifestyle and social consciousness of the City's winter visitors. Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(C)(6), after conducting the public hearing, if the Board finds that the nomination fulfills the proper designation criteria and all procedures have been followed correctly, it shall vote on the designation. The City Commission considers the recommendation through its standard ordinance adoption procedures. Three affirmative votes of the City Commission is necessary to pass the designation request except in the event that a directly affected property owner objects to the historic designation, in which case a super majority vote of four votes is required. The Historic Preservation Board considered this item at a Public Hearing on January 17, 2001. Several members of the public spoke in support and opposition and a letter of opposition from the property owner to the south was presented to the Board. After discussion, the Board voted unanimously to recommend historic designation to the City Commission. By motion, approve the ordinance designating the Water House, located at 916 and 918 NE 5th Street, to the Local Register of Historic Places. Attachment: Designation Report Letter of Opposition ORDINANCE NO. 15-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE WATER HOUSE LOCATED AT 916 AND 918 NORTHEAST 5TM STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE TO BE LISTED IN THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinances of 918 Northeast WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulauons of the Code of the City of Dekay Beach provides for the designation and protecuon of htstoric s~tes; and WHEREAS, a designation report was prepared for the Water House located at 916 and 5~h Street; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservauon Board held a duly noticed public heating m regard to the historic des~gnauon on January 17, 2001, and voted unammouslv to recommend that the Water House be designated a local bastonc stte; and WHEREAS, the City Comnussion of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly nouced pubhc hearing m regard to the designation of the Water House as a local tustonc site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Secuon 1. That the following described property m the C~ty of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as a local l'astonc slte m accordance xv~th and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulauons of the City of Delray Beach, to-win THE WATER HOUSE, located at 916 and 918 Northeast 5th Street, Delray Beach, Florida, more parncularly described as follows: The West 84.82 feet of Lot 37, Las Palmas, Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Plat thereof recorded m the Office of the Clerk of the Circmt Court m and for Palm Beach County, Florida, m Plat Book 10 at Page 68. Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances m conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 3. That should an3, secuon or provision of fi-as ordinance or an3,- pornon thereof, an), paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent ~unschcuon to be mvahd, such dects~on shall not affect the valichty of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be mvahd. Section 4. That tins ordinance shall become effective zmmediately upon its passage on second and final reading. PASSED AND ADOPTED m regular session on second and final reading on tlus the day of ,2001. ATTEST: MAYOR C~ty Clerk Fzrst Reading Second Reading 2 Ord. No. 15-01 Project Name: Water House, 916 and 918 NE 5th Street. Project Location: The West 84.82 Feet of Lot 37, Las Palmas Subdivision. The action requested of the Board is that of conducting a Public Hearing on a proposal to have the Water House designated as a local historic site. Based on an analysis of the designation report and testimony presented at the meeting, the Board will consider making a recommendation to the City Commission to place the Water House on the Local Register of Historic Places. At the meeting of December 6, 2000, the Board reviewed the Water House designation report and determined that it contained all of the required information pursuant to LDR Sections 4.5.1(C) (3)(a),(b) & (c). The Board then set the date for the public hearing for January 17, 2001. Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(C) (6), after conducting the public hearing, if the Board finds that the nomination fulfills the proper designation cdteria and all procedures have been followed correctly, it shall vote on the designation. A majority of the entire Board, present and voting, must act in the affirmation to transmit the nomination and the Board's findings to the City Commission. The City Commission shall consider the recommendation through its standard ordinance adoption procedures, except that at least three affirmative votes of the City Commission is necessary to make a designation. In the event that a directly affected property owner objects to the historic designation, the Commission approval shall require a super majodty vote of four votes. The owner of the property, Michelle Sterling-Smith has requested the designation and prepared the designation report. To qualify as an historic site the property must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) of the LDRs (copy attached). Analysis of the designation report indicates that Water House fulfills two of the criteria as follows: Meeting Date: Janua~j 17, 2001 Agenda Item: III-A HPB Staff Report Water House Designation p ge Section 4.5.1(B)(2) (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history; and, Water House provides cultural significance as it exemplifies the historical, political, economic and social trends reflected in Delray Beach during the years- of the Groat Depression when the moro ostentatious building styles of the Florida Boom years were considered inappropriate. Designated in a unique and unassuming cottage style Water House adapted to the socio-economic conditions of the nation and provides significant clues about the values, lifestyle and social consciousness of the City's winter visitors. Section 4.5.1(B)(3) (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles. Water House was constructed in the resort cottage style, which emerged in the City during the 1930's. The cottage style differs from the easily identified bungalow, vernacular or resort colonial in that the rooflines are generally lower pitched than in the bungalow, windows aro moro abundant than those found in the vernacular, and the front entrances lack the classical detailing of the resort colonial or minimal traditional styles. Many of these cottages were built near to the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway; however, few remain with as many of the original features intact as those found at Water House. Based upon positive findings to LDR Section 4.5.1(B)(2)(d) and 4.5.1(B)(3)(a), Criteria for Designation, recommend to the City Commission that Water House be listed by ordinance in the Local Register of Historic Places. 2. Deny the recommendation, based on failure to make positive findings to LDR Section 4.5.1(B)(2)(d) and 4.5.1(B)(3)(a), I Based upon positive findings to LDR Section 4.5.1(B)(2)(d) and 4.5.1(B)(3)(a), Criteria for Designation, recommend to the City Commission that Water House be listed by ordinance in the Local Register of Historic Places. Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(B), the Historic Preservation Board must make the following findings for a property to qualify as a historic site: (B) Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites or Districts: (1) To qualify as a histodc site, or historic district, or historic interior, individual properties, structures, sites, or buildings, or groups of properties, structures, sites, or buildings must have significant character, interest, or value as part of the historical, cultural, aesthetic, and architectural heritage of the city, state, or nation. To qualify as a historic site or historic district, the property or properties must fulfill one or more of the cdteria set forth in division (2) or (3) below; to qualify as a historic interior the interior must fulfill one or more of the criteda set forth in division (2) and meet the criteria set forth in divisions (3)(b) and (3)(d). (2) A building, structure, site, interior, or district will be deemed to have historical or cultural significance if it meets one or more of the following criteria: (a) Is associated in a significant way with the life or activities of a major person important in city, state, or national history (for example, the homestead of a local founding family); (b) Is the site of a historic event with significant effect upon the city, state, or nation; (c) Is associated in a significant way with a major historic event, whether cultural, economic, social, military, or political; (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history; or, (e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the city. (3) A building, structure, site, or district is deemed to have architectural or aesthetic significance if it fulfills one or more of the following criteria; except that to qualify as a historic interior, the interior must meet the criteria contained within divisions (3)(b) and (3)(d): (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles; (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction; (c) Is a historic or outstanding work of a prominent architect, designer, landscape architect, or builder; or (d) Contains elements of design, detail, material, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represented, in its time, a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. (4) A building, structure, site, interior, or distdct will be deemed to have historic significance if, in addition to or in the place of the previously mentioned criteria, the building, structure, site, or zone meets historic development standards as defined by and listed in the regulations of and criteria for the National Register of Historic Places, as prepared by the United States Department of the interior under the Historic Preservation- Act of 1966, as amended. A copy of these standards for the National Register is made part of this section as if fully set forth herein. ~,FI~OM : Kate B Moor~ DATE: TO: FROM: jANUARY 17, 2001 MICHELE HOYLAND arid DIANA MUND, FAX: (561) 243 7221 KATE AND THOMAS M. MOORE, (1 FISHER LANE) PROPERTY OWNERS W/THIN A 500' RADIUS OF THE WATER HOUSE, 916 AND 918 NE 5th STREET Dear Historic Preservation Board Members: Thank you for your letter, dated January 4, 2001, notifying us of the public hearing ~o be held tonight proposing to add the Water House to the Local Register of Historic PLACES. As strong advocates of historic preservation, and as concerned neighbors, we fc~l that the Water House is worthy of placement in the Local Register of Historic Places ONLY IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET. As the house now stands, it is an eyesore and embarrassment to the otherwise historic, and well-kept, neighborhood. It is cluttered with giant conchshells stuck on each spoke of a surrounding picket fence (great for a fish restaurant., but not for an historic structure). In addltio~ the fence between the Water house and our property, at 1 Fisher I~ne, is falling down. Often junk furniture is scattered in the rather public front yard of the Water house. All this lessens the integrity of an oth~ historic place. Our final hesitation is that if such an honor is bestowed upon th~s house and garage/cottage, all laws should be kept. For years, as well as at the present ~rne, a renter has leased the garage/cottage, while the owuaer has also occupied the premises. This is a d~rect violation of the single family city cods If the above negative issues can, and will be rectified, we are in favor of placing this property on the Local Historic Register. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, 14 Fordyce Lane, St. Louis, Mo. 63124 _ ,-.,x.- ~" Friday, February 9, 2001 "~d01 (or at any condmmkm ot such Illin, 100 MW 1~ ikeeue, OEdmy C(mm'dmkm wig (mmk:lm' Iheh' adol)- ~ 4.4 13, ~ ~LISINESS 4~1~( reSTRiCT', SUBSEC110N 6), "SIJPl~..~AL DIS- 4.4.24, "OLD SCHOOL SOUA~ HIS- TORE AmS DtSTRtCT SUB~'~ON 4 4 MENTAL OIS11~tCT I~ULATION~', ~U~NES8 DISTIqICT RAILROAD 1.4.~8(6), ~oUPPt. 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