Ord 18-13ORDINANCE NO 18 -13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING TWO FISHER
LANE, LOCATED AT 2 FISHER LANE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL
HISTORIC SITE; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF
THE "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
JANUARY 2012" 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 protection of historic sites;
and,
WHEREAS, Charles Hardiman, as property owner, has nominated the property described
herein to be designated as a local historic structure; and,
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach held a duly noted
Public Hearing in regard to the designation of the property as a local historic structure; and,
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2013, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray
Beach recommended 5 to 0 that the property described herein be designated a local historic
structure; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach adopts the findings in the
Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach finds the Ordinance is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; anal,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly
noticed Public Hearing in regard to the designation of the property structure located on the property
described herein as a local historic structure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the recitations set forth above are incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the structure on the described property is hereby designated as a local
historic structure in accordance with and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land
Development Regulation of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to -wit:
Section 3 That the Planning and Zoning Director of said City shall, upon the effective
date of this Ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to show the
Section 4 That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
Section 5 That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof
any paragtaph, 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 8 That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on
second and final reading.
I-V(ASSED ADOPTED in tegulat session on second and final reading on this
the `, day of py� , 2013.
MAYOR
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FROM: AMY E. ALVAREZ, HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNER
PAUL DORLING, AICP, LEED (GA), DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING
THROUGH: LOUIS CHAPMAN, JR., CITY MANAGER
DATE: August 14, 2013
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 11.A. - REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 2013
ORDINANCE NO. 18 -13
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
The item before the City Commission is that of approval to individually designate the property located
at 2 Fisher Lane, as "Two Fisher Lane ", and list it on the Local Register of Historic Places.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at 2 Fisher Lane North on the east side of the street, south of NE 5th
Street. The property also fronts on the Intracoastal Waterway. The property contains a one - story, single -
family residence constructed in 1941. Although slightly altered over the years, the building and site
have maintained their historic integrity.
To qualify as a historic site, the property must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in the Land
Development Regulations Section 4.5.1(B). The site is being considered for listing on the Local
Register of Historic Places as it fulfills the criteria of (B)(2) for its historical and cultural significance.
The residence at 2 Fisher Lane meets the above criteria as many of Delray Beach's pioneers and
business and community leaders are connected with the property. The property was first owned by
Adolf and Anna Hofman, one of Delray's first settler families. The house was built for M. Fisher
Wright, for whom Fisher Lane was named. Among other notable property owners, the current owner,
Mr. Charles Hardiman, is a 55 year resident of Delray Beach and has served on the Boards of many
local organizations.
The structure also fulfills the criteria of (B)(3) due to its architectural or aesthetic significance.,
exemplified by the "Resort Colonial Revival" style. The style is indicative of design trends at a time
when Delray Beach was a popular winter destination and the buildings were influenced by New
England architecture yet maintained a Florida typology.
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The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) reviewed the subject designation at its meeting of August 7,
2013, where a recommendation of approval was made to the City Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
Move approval on first reading of Ordinance No. 18 -13 to place the property located at 2 Fisher Lane
on the Local Register of Historic Places as "Two Fisher Lane ", by adopting the findings of fact and law
contained in the staff report, and finding that the request and approval thereof is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and Section 4.5.1(13) of the Land Development Regulations.
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Louie Chapman, Jr., City Manager
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SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 10.G. -REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 2013
ORDINANCE NO. 17 -13
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
This ordinance is before Commission for second reading to consider amending Chapter 32
"Departments, Boards and Commissions ", of the Code of Ordinances, by amending Section
32.08(E), "Length of Terms; Restrictions ", for the purpose of removing reference to the
Neighborhood Advisory Council; repealing Sections 32.45, "Establishment "; 32.46,
"Composition; Appointment; Terms "; 32.47, "Organization "; 32.48, "Qualifications of
Members ", 32.49, "Duties and Responsibilities ", 32.50, "Meetings ", in their entirety.
BACKGROUND
At the first reading on August 6, 2013, the Commission passed Ordinance No. 17 -13.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 17 -13 on second and final reading.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT
Designation Request: "Two Fisher Lane"
Property Address: 2 Fisher Lane
HPB Meeting Date: August 7, 2013 File No: 2013-189
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD
The action requested of the Board is that of making a recommendation to the City Commission on a
request for individual designation of "Two Fisher Lane" located at 2 Fisher Lane, pursuant to Land
Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5.1(C), Designation Procedures.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at 2 Fisher Lane North on the east side of the street, south of NE 5th
Street. The property also fronts onto the Intracoastal Waterway. The property contains a one - story,
single- family residence constructed in 1941. Although slightly altered over the year, the building and
site have maintained their historic integrity. The designation report is attached which includes an in
depth historic depiction of the property, photographs, original plans and additional relevant materials.
Subsequent to this Public Hearing before the HPB, the designation will move forward for review by the
City Commission where Public Hearings will be held on both September 20 and October 2, 2012.
The designation is now before the Board for consideration.
ANALYSIS
LDR Section 4.5.1(B), Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites or Districts:
Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(13)(1), to qualify as a historic structure, individual 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, historic
district, or historic structure, the property or properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in
division (2) or (3) below,.
The subject structure meets the following criteria:
(13)(2) Historical or cultural significance:
(d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history;
STAFF COMMENT:
The residence at 2 Fisher Lane meets the above criteria in that many of Delray Beach's pioneers and
business and community leaders are connected with the property. The property was first owned by
Adolf and Anna Hofman, one of Delray's first settler families. The house was built for M. Fisher Wright,
for whom Fisher Lane was named. Among other notable property owners, the current owner, Mr.
Charles Hardiman, is a 55 year resident of Delray Beach and has served on the Boards of many local
organizations.
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(B)(3) Architectural or aesthetic significance:
(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;
(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.
STAFF COMMENT:
The architectural significance is exemplified by the "Resort Colonial Revival" style. The style is
indicative of design trends at a time when Delray Beach was a popular winter destination and the
buildings were influenced by New England architecture et maintained a Florida t olo
Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Objective A -4 The redevelopment of land and buildings shall provide for the
preservation of historic resources. The objective shall be met through continued adherence to the City's
Historic Preservation Ordinance and, where applicable, to architectural design guidelines through the
following policies:
Policy A -4.1 Prior to approval or recommending approval of any land use or development application
for property located within a historic district or designated as a historic site, the Historic Preservation
Board must make a finding that the requested action is consistent with the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of
the Land Development Regulations relating to historic sites and districts and the "Delray Beach Design
Guidelines ".
Policy A -4.2 In order to protect the City's historic resources, the Land Development Regulations shall
include provisions for designation of historically significant buildings, structures, archaeological sites, or
districts. The City shall conduct periodic neighborhood surveys to identify and evaluate potential historic
resources at least once every five years.
STAFF COMMENT:
The proposed designation meets the intent of the applicable Objective and Policies noted above, as it
will provide for the preservation of the subject structure, thereby ensuring the protection of an example
of this type of style and building. Further, the comments above illustrate that the request meets the
criteria set forth in LDR Section 4.5.1 which provides for the designation of "historically significant
buildings." Therefore, the proposed designation is appropriate and a recommendation of approval
should be forwarded to the City Commission. The Public Hearing dates for review of the subject
designation by the City Commission have been tentatively scheduled for August 20 and September 3,
2013,
COURTESY 1 PUBLIC NOTICES
Public Notice letters were mailed to the property owners within a 500' radius of 2 Fisher Lane.
Courtesy Notices of the Public Hearing were sent to the Neighborhood Advisory Council, Delray
Citizens Coalition, and the Palm Trail Homeowners Association.
Letters of support or objection, if any, will be presented at the HPB meeting,
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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
A. Continue with direction.
B. Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission that "Two Fisher Lane" be listed in
the Local Register of Historic Places at 2 Fisher Lane, by adopting the findings of fact and law
contained in the staff report, and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
and Sections 4.5,1(B) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations,
C, Move a recommendation of denial to the City Commission that "Two Fisher Lane" not be listed in
the Local Register of Historic Places at 2 Fisher Lane, by finding that the request is inconsistent
with the Comprehensive Plan, and Sections 4.5.1(8) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development
Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION
Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission that "Two Fisher Lane" be listed in the
Local Register of Historic Places at 2 Fisher Lane, by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in
the staff report, and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and Sections
4.5.1(B) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations.
Attachments: `Two Fisher Lane" Designation Report
Staff Report Prepared by: Amy Alvarez, Historic Preservation Planner
Two Fisher Lane
2 Fisher Lane
Delray Beach, Florida 33483
Las Palmas Subdivision
Table of Contents
o General Information
Site Inventory
Owner's Consent
Owner's Designation of Agency
Affidavit
o Location Map
o Property or Site Inventory
o Architecture Significance
o Historical and Cultural Significance
o Statement of Significance
o Appendix A: Photographs (Author: Hardiman family photographs)
o Appendix B: Florida Master Site File Forms
o Appendix C: Plans and permits as back -up for Architectural and Cultural
Significance
Author: Dorothy W. Patterson
250 S. Ocean Blvd. Apt. 264
Delray Beach, Florida 33483
(561) 278 -2191, 716 -3425, summerpatt @bellsouth.net
Location: Two N.E. Fisher Lane, Lots 40 and 41 in Las Palmas Subdivision
PCN: 12 43 46 09 31 000 0400
Legal Description: Lots 40 and 41 of LAS PALMAS SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 10, page 68, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Together with that part of Canal Street vacated and abandoned by the City of Delray Beach by
Resolution No. 3.2 -68, lying between the prolongation East of the North property line of said Lot
40 and the South property line of said Lot 41. Together with all easements, tenements,
hereditaments and appurtenances belonging to the property.
Zoning: Zoned for Single Family homes and used for Single Family home. (R -1 AA)
Proposed Classification: Local Historic Designation under both Architectural and
Cultural /Historic significance.
Residence built for Mr. & Mrs. M. Fisher Wright in 1941
Additions by W. Cottingham Allen owner
• Two -car Garage built at front, north side of site, 1951.
• Swimming pool built 1951, rear of house w/ Intracoastal view.
• Viking Sauna, now pool house, built in 1966.
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(A separate form must be completed by each property owner, or the property owner's of each property to
be considered for removal from or expansion into the historic district_)
I, A R L-(-= 6 V, V Hardiman , the fee simple owner of the property
(Owners Name(s))
located at 2 Fisher Lane , Delray Beach, Florida, hereby
(Property Address)
support the petition to the City of Delray Beach for a historic designation for
Two Fisher Lane
(Proposed Historic Site /District Name)
I certify that I have examined the application and that all statements and diagrams
submitted are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I consent to inspection and
photographing of the subject property by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff for
purposes of consideration of this application and/or presentation to the approving body.
Further, I understand that this application, attachments and fees become part of the Official
Records of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and are not returnable_
Owners Signature) (Owner's Signature)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
before me this 5 ___ day of
1011 , 20_L_a by
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(did not) tape an oath.
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I certify that I have examined the application and that all statements and diagrams
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application, attachments and fees become part of the Official Records of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, and are not returnable_
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who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says:
1. That the accompanying property owners list is, to the best of my knowledge, a complete
and accurate list of all property owners' names, mailing addresses, and legal descriptions of
all property lying within the within five hundred feet (500') of each property to be considered
for individual designation and/or inclusion within a designated historic district as recorded on
the latest official County tax rolls.
2. That the subject property(ies) is /are legally described as follows: (give legal
description(s) and /or property addresses) - Multiple properties may be provided as an
attachment: Lots 40 and 41 of LAS PALMAS SUBDIVISTON, according to the
Plat thereof recordect in Plat book , page , of e Public RecorM of a rn Beach Co un orida.
Together with that part of Canal Street vacated and abandoned by the
City of Delray Beach by Resolution No. 12 -66, lying be tween the
prolongation East of the North property line of said Lot 40 and the
South property line of said Lot 41. Together with all easements,
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In the 1934s Delray's first registered architect Samuel Ogren Sr. created a "Better Housing
Office" to provide the public with craftsmen in the construction trades. Two Fisher Lane
reflects this craftsmanship.
sufferers of the ship-wreck experience.
Recently Roger Cope, a local architect who has worked on many restoration projects, nnade1he
following comments on the exterior of the house atZ Fisher Lane regarding its architectural
"—Itioa1941 home as you mentioned. Some of its features are mitered clapboard siding
at the outside corners, minimal overhang at its roof, but with great detail inanadded
crown and custom wood trim, nautical style (round) attic vents with wood keystones at
all four points (up, down and both sides), low or gentle roof slope, and brick fireplace.
It is very much a Florida Vernacular style with a bit of resort and nautical features mixed
in—and nn small coincidence that itisnn the waterway. |f|had to pin it down more
specifically, | would say |tis 'Resort Florida Vornacu|ar'. |am now renovating a1937house
in Delray Beach. |1 has many of the exact same features but a slightly simpler exterior
wood trim package. SoI have to believe the wood features on3 Fisher Lane were quite
elaborate when bui|t."
| think itis worthwhile toadd comments in this report from the present owner about the
interior and exterior of the house:
"The architectural style isa harmonious combination nf traditional New England and Florida
features. There are four doors with fan window inserts at the top, three interior arched doorways,
a cypress paneled dining room, Mexican tile floors, and a passage-way through two closets to connect
the guest room to the rest of the house, and a fireplace. The exterior contains a concrete block
patio that can be accessed directly from four different rooms in the house. The patio is separated
from the street byawall. !n the rear nf the home isa pool with o separate matching pool house.
This area has a clear T-shaped with an outlook uf island Drive Inlet. MV home was one ofthree
similar houses in a row on Fisher Lane. The house to the south was torn down to make way for
two large mansions. The house om the north is one nf the original homes on Fisher Lane. "
Landscaping iy lush, well-maintained and filled with fruit trees, but the ambiance 0f Fisher Lane
isin danger of disappearing forever. Itis one of the last Qf the charming human scale homes in
the area. The owner is applying for Historic Designation for their property because hefears
that surrounding property will continue tobe demolished and would like for his property 10
remain.
Tm illustrate the Statement of Significance, theAstofDelnnypiwneers, business, and social
leaders 0fthe community below who are connected with the house and its site include:
Adolf Hofnman and Anna Hofman, one ofDe!rav's first settler families, owned the property
where Two Fisher Lane islocated asitwas once part nf land they owned. Adolfavve|l-knovvn
and skillful farmer, was a founder of Trinity Lutheran Church, and later a land developer. The
Hofman family owns Deed No. 1, made June 9, 1896, from the Model Land Company owned by
railroad magnate, HenryRag|er. In a series of letters written by Adolf tm his family in Germany,
and now translated and held in the Delray Beach Historical Society archives, he says in Letter 7,
dated a1 the height of the real estate boom in January 1925: "Since Delray io growing, the lots
fetch colossal prices. |vviU divide my land between canal and railroad into |ots."
John W. Hall, another prominent pioneer ofDelray is listed on the chain of title in 1925. Mr.
Hall, a mayor of Delray, was Attorney-in-fact for the Hofman family and others on the 1924 Plat
of Las Palmas Subdivision. John Hall and his son, Emmett who enjoyed success as an author of
short stories and silent screen scenarios, built and operated the beautiful Mediterranean Style
Delray Theatre that opened on Christmas Day ofl9Z3.
The 1941 house was built for M. Fisher Wright for whom Fisher Lane is named. Mr. Wright was
followed as an owner by nationally-known business leader Gordon Gibbs, who was President of
the famous Katherine Gibbs Secretarial Schools his mother founded, and his wife, Blanche. The
Gibbs not only flew in their personal airplane to visit various Katherine Gibbs Schools, but when
in Delray Beach, sometimes flew tm the Bahamas for lunch.
Local leaders and activists who have followed os owners the house are VV.[ottingharn Allen, a
commissioner of Bethesda Hospital; Perry [Neal, Chairman of the Board of Wayside House;
and Charles and Priscilla Hardimnan. Charles Hardimoan, the current owner, has served nmthe
Boards of numerous local non-profit organizations. H8is855-year resident of Delray Beach.
The late Priscilla Mardirnan was at@lented water-color artist.
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Source of Las Palmas
According to the information contained on page 61 of The City ofDelray Florida by Frank
Burnside Kingsbury of Keene, New Hampshire, (notes for a proposed history taken from
1925-35) he obtained the following infon-nation from Adolf and Anna Hofman-
Notes on Adolf Hofman Land
by Judy Hofman
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Note: Judy Hofinan, who was married to Adolf Hofman's grandson before his death in recent
years, wrote this information on the Delray Beach Pioneer Questiormaire mailed out with
Pioneer Luncheon invitations during the Centennial of Settlement celebrations in 1995,
Katharine Gibbs School
Library
Library 200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
Thursday, May 25, 2000
Dorothy Patterson
Delray Beach Historical Society
20 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Dear Ids. Patterson
I am enclosing several articles that I found in our archives that contain information on
Blanche and Gordon Gibbs. Unfortunately, they have no date or title of publication. I
have included the best pictures I could find of them..
The articles make slight mention of the Delray house. I hope they can be of some use. If
I can be of further Delp please don't hesitate to call me at (212) 973 - 4987.
Sincerely,
Linda Perahia
Librarian
VOL. 5 NOVEMBER 1934 PTO. 3
J. Gordon
Becomes President
ITH the opening of the Katharine
Gibbs Schools for their twenty-third
year, announcement is made of the election
of James Gordon Gibbs as President. Mr.
Gibbs succeeds his mother, Mrs. Katharine
M. Gibbs, as head of the schools, a position
which she held continuously from their
founding in 19r r until her death in May of
this year.
Mr. Gibbs assumes his new duties thor-
oughly prepared to further the well -con-
ceived policies of the Katharine Gibbs
Schools. For the past ten years he has been
intimately associated with their manage -
ment, and has been Vice- President since
their incorporation in 1928.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, in
1goo, Mr. Gibbs received his early education
in the schools of that city.W ith the outbreak
of the World War he left high school at the
age of seventeen to enlist in the United
States Army Ambulance Service, going.
overseas in April 1918, with the first Amer-
ican contingent to land in Italy. He was
later transferred to France, seeing active
service at St. Mihiel and the Argonne. The
war over, he returned to the United States
and was discharged in April, rg1g.
At that time, he took up his college pre-
paratory work where it had been inter-
rupted by the War, subsequently attending
Columbia University as a member of the
class of 1924-
Mr. Gibbs' service and experience with
the Katharine Gibbs Schools have touched
upon every phase of their management. Un-
married, Mr. Gibbs has always made his
home with his mother, and together they
have worked in closest association, in school
and out, to bring about the progress and
development which distinguish the institu-
tion. Week by week he journeys back and
forth between New 'York, Providence, and
Boston, maintaining constant and under -
cr�nrlinrr rnnract with the entire orcrani?,a-
JAMES GORDON GIBBS
Lion, alert to any suggestion or idea for the
betterment of the work of the schools.
A frequent traveler to Europe, Mr. Gibbs
is deeply interested in the older as well
as the more modern methods of education
throughout the world. He finds his fa-
vorite relaxation on the salt water, is a
familiar figure at the helm of his cutter,
"Roustabout," in the waters of Long Island
Sound, Narragansett Bay, and Marblehead.
Mr. Gibbs is a member of Phi Sigma
Kappa and Columbia University Club (1°.
York), Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, Un1vt
city Club (Boston), the Town Criers or
Rhode Island.
"The Gibbsonian" extends to him its con-
gratulations, and wishes for him a long,
successful administration.
the girls po'Ured in
quarter_ I told him I wasn't the janitor, but the
president, but if he didn't round I'd keep his quarter
all the same and pat it im the scholarship fund."
It took Gordon Cobbs a while after graduation
from Columbia, University and service in World
War I to make up his mind to join his mother's
school staff. He entered real estate firsk but a wily
uncle convinced him that he was winning a good
thing — that a rosy future lay ahead for the Kath-
arsse Gibbs Schools. (By 1919, there were .already
Boston and New York schools.)
IT WAS WORLD WAR I that really pat
Katie Grbba into business, according to Gordon
Gibb& -
"People lose hack nowadays of that war and
the way It emancipated wopem Why, after it
women could go out for the first time. Fashionable,
well-educated girls could do stanetling, and they
poured into our schouL Believe me, 7 did —
so fast we had to restrict the cnrollme ;C"
$atharme Gibbs became the first bowdmg
school for secretarial training in the country. .
Toda r, his 69 years and her 59 pears notwit]r-
standing, the Gibbses travel bare and fords from
their four far -flung campuses with the alacr&W of
birds. That alacrity results partly from the fact
that for years they had their own id—
"Our last was a Grumman Widgem — a twin-
motored ampbs'bian I took me flying - lesson in
Miami back in 1948, and I liked it so much I de-
cided I wanted more. I told my wife and she said,
'If you can By, so cam I,' and she did--
"We bad a Loose m Delmy. Bcack Florida, then,
and sometmum we'd say, `Let's Lave Lmch is Nas-
sau,' and away we'd co, But that was in the dsps
when you cow& Today, Yates e just a glorified
chauffeur in the air. There's too much traffic-7
The CH -bbses still. BY oouhnhercially, hmwever,
ti from Florida to New York to Boston. and "back
in time for tea." — abnoff .
Mr. Gibbs spends muss of the winter nowadays
in Florida, superintending the building of the now
!souse, to be set amid coconut palms, date palms
and bamboo. Mss. Gibbs spends the better part
of the week -in New York; but Tbassday or Fr9lay
she frequently heads for New En and a look
at the Boston and Providence schools.' These she
spends the weekend at the Gibbs' ldarion home.
"That one is our concept of current living, '
Gordon Gibbs expla pmdly. "it's ciandc New
England barn architecture is glass."
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be :bear New Bedford, where she came from and
where her brother still lives.
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figs. on the streets of New Bedford," she
laughed. "He was in the coffee import business and
he always wore a yachting cap and had a little
toffee counter on Purchase Street. I remember
Mother would get me_ all dressed up for outings
and then there'd be r breeze on the Fairhaven
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is a unique and irreplaceable asset in its neighborhood.
Delray Beach Historical Society Archives, 111 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida
Hofman Family Information:
Sketch map of A. Hofman's land from Frank Burnside Notes, 1925 to 1935
Letter No. 7 written by Adolf Hofman, 18 January 1925 (translated by Fritz Hofman)
Interview with A. Hofman, HSPBC, 1937
House History compiled by Dorothy W. Patterson and Virginia Schmidt, 2000, Delray Beach
Historical Society. (One copy)
- -- Gordon Gibbs material: Katharine Gibbs School Library, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New
York, May, 2000.
-- Delray Beach Historical Society, Plat of Las Palmas Sub- Division, Book 10, page 68, 15
November 1924.
Frank J. Schrader, Biography file
Hofman, Charles, Letters from Linton, Legacy Press, 2004
Palm Beach County Courthouse
Palm Beach County Tapes Inquiry:
M.A.F. County Tapes Inquiry
Chain of Title
Delray Beach Public Library, City Directory Collection, 19481954
City of Delray Beach Building Permits: F.J. Schrader plans and specifications for M. Fisher Wright
home, 1941; ##2082, 2168, 3152, W.C. Allen owner, Pope &z Blake architects, 1954; #3, #5110,
#6371, P. CtNeal owner, 1966, 1975, 1979.
Charles V.V. Hardiman: Personal Interviews, 2012 and 2013
Roger Cope, architect: Telephone Interview, 2012
Archives of First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason Street, Delray Beach,`Evening of
Remembrance" 1959, and other material citing F.J. Schrader.
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Site #
8PB10896
Original 0
FLORIDA MASTER SITE FILE
Recorder #
127
Update ❑
Can k Guff! To Hbkm esl swch" Forms rm dWIMd im,q,otlom
Recorder Date
1112001
Site Name 2 NE Fisher Lane
Other Names None
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Project Name City of Delray Beach Historic Resources Survey, Phase 11
historic Contexts WWII & Aftermath
National Register Category Building
Address
2 NE Fisher Lane
Vicinity of
East side, between NE 4th Street and NE 5th Street
City
Delray Beach
County Palm Beach
Ownership
Private Subdivision
Block # Lot #
USGS Map
Delray Beach 1962 PR 1969 & 1973
Township 46S Range 43E Section 9
Quarter
SE Qtr Qtr SW
Irregular Section ❑ UTM Zone 17
Easting
0593334 Northing 2928095
Land Grant Unknown
Latitude
NIA Longitude NIA
Plat or Other Map Aerials
ArchitectlBuilder Unknown
Alterations ® Date 1975
Additions ® Date 1954 -1986
Moved ❑ Original Location
Original Use(s) Private Residence
WA
Construction Date 1941
Type Remodeled porch
Type Frame addition; Addition; Installed slab, roof & window wall enclosure
Present Use(s) Private Residence
Circa ❑
Style Florida Ranch Exterior Plan Irregular Interior Plan unknown Stories 1
Structural System Wood Frame Exterior Fabric Weatherboard
Foundation Slab Foundation Materials Concrete Foundation Infill NIA
No. of Porche
s
Dormers ❑
Outbldgs. ❑
NIA
0 Locations/Features NIA
NumberlLocation NIA
Number 0 Nature /Location (Describe below)
Roof Type Gable Roofing Materials Composition Shingle
Secondary Structures ❑ Comments/Location NIA
Chimneys pp Number _1_ Orientation West Location Slope, Exterior Materials Brick
Wood Windows ❑ Type NIA ._.,...,,..... _ .. Light # NIA
Metal Windows 0 Type Awning Light # 4
Exterior Ornament Vents, Shtters with dogs, Vertical Wood in the gable end
Condition Good Surroundings Residential
Narrative (general, Interior, landscape, context; 3 lines only)
This building is similar to 17 NE 8th Street.
Archaeological Remains Present O None Observed FMSF Archaeological Site Form Completed (if yes, attach) ❑
Apfendix 7B
Printed Monday, May 06, 2002
DHR USE ONLY OFFICIAL EVALUATIONS DHR USE ONLY
DATE LISTED ON NATIONAL REGISTER DATE
KEEPER DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY DATE YES NO
SHPO EVALUATION OF ELIGIBILITY DATE YES NO
LOCAL DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY DATE YES NO
LOCAL OFFICE
Research Methods Past sites and surveys search at FMSF, Building Permits, local and Nan -Local Library Research
Bibliographic References Delray Beach Historic Sites Survey, 1987; Delray Bead Historic Resources Report, 1999
Location of Negatives Janus Research Negative Numbers Roll 2184 -9, Exp. 22 Facing SE
Recorder Name Susan Daniel, Skye Wheeler, Jennifer Bradley
Recorder Affiliation JANUS RESEARCH, 2935 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 Telephone 727- 821 -7600
REQUIRED: 1. USGS 7.W MAP WITH STRUCTURES PINPOINTED IN RED
2. LARGE SCALE STREET OR PLAT MAP
3. PHOTO OF MAIN FACADE, PREFERABLY B&W, AT LEAST 3x5
Printed Monday, May 06, 2002
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ORDINANCE NO 18 -13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING TWO FISHER
LANE, LOCATED AT 2 FISHER LANE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL
HISTORIC SITE; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF
THE "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
JANUARY 2012" 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 protection of historic sites;
and,
WHEREAS, Charles Hardiman, as property owner, has nominated the property described
herein to be designated as a local historic structure; and,
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach held a duly noted
Public Hearing in regard to the designation of the property as a local historic structure; and,
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2013, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray
Beach recommended 5 to 0 that the property described herein be designated a local historic
structure; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach adopts the findings in the
Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach finds the Ordinance is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; 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 property structure located on the property
described herein as a local historic structure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the recitations set forth above are incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the structure on the described property is hereby designated as a local
historic structure in accordance with and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land
Development Regulation of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to -wit:
Section 3 That the Planning and Zoning Director of said City shall, upon the effective
date of this Ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to show the
historic designation, in an overlay manner.
Section 4 That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
Section 5 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 8 That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on
second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this
the day of , 2013.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
Ord No 18 -13
(561) 820 -4343 1 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23,2013 EG PALMBEACHPOST.COM I REAL NEWS STARTS HERE THE PALM BEACH POST
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I_Pda! Notices
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING '
A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on
the following proposed ordinance
on SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. or
at any.continuation of such meeting
which is set by the Commission), in
the Commission Chambers, 100 N.W.
1stAvenue, Delray Beach, Florida, at
which time the City Commission will
consider its adoption. The proposed
ordinance may be inspected at the
Office of the City Clerk at City Hall,
100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach,
Florida, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Mondaythrough Friday, except
holidays. Interested parties are invited
to attend and be heard with respect to
the proposed ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 18 -13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COMMISSION OFTHE CITY'OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING TWO
FISHER LANE, LOCATED AT 2 FISHER
- LANE,. AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL
HISTORIC SITE; PROVIDING FOR THE
AMENDMENT OF THE "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH; FLORIDA,
JANUARY 2012" PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Please be advised that if a person
decides to appeal any decision made
by the City Commission with respect to
any matter considered at this hearing,
such person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based. The City
does not provide nor prepare smch'
record pursuantto F.S.286.D105.
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Chevelle D. Nubin, MMC
City Clerk
PUB: The Palm Beach Post
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