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1420 N Swinton Avenue, Clint Moore House - FMSF if `" j ORDINANCE NO 05-17 • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE CLINT MOORE HOUSE, LOCATED AT 1420 NORTH SWINTON AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE; AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) SECTION 4.5.1, HISTORIC PRESERVATION: DESIGNATED DISTRICTS, SITES, AND BUILDINGS, SUBSECTION (I), LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, TO ADD THE CLINT MOORE HOUSE TO THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, JUNE 2016"; AND 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, Blaine M. Minton, as property owner, has nominated the property described herein to be designated as a local historic structure;and WHEREAS, the property at 1420 North Swinton Avenue has local historic significance for its architectural and cultural importance;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 3,2016,the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach recommended 7 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. • ! 1 i 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 Section 4.5.1, "Historic Preservation: Designated Districts, Sites, and Buildings," Subsection 4.5.1(I), "Local Register of Historic Places" Subsection 4.5.1(E)(6), "Relocation," of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be amended to read as follows: [No changes to (1)—(41)] (42) THE CLINT MOORE HOUSE,located at 1420 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, more particularly described as the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Lot 7, less the West 189.7 feet thereof and also less the East 33 feet thereof for road right-of-way of Swinton Avenue, of Section 8,Township 46 South,Range 43 East,Map Showing Subdivisions of Portions of Townships 45 and 46 South,Range 43 East,according to the map or plat thereof as recorded In Plat Book 1, Page 4, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Together with a sewer easement 6 feet in width on the South 6 feet or the South 100.24 feet of the West 189.7 feet of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Lot 7, of Section 8, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, less the West 25 feet for dedicated right-of-way as in O.R. Book 1443, Page 586, corrected in O.R. Book 1778, Page 268,Public Records of Palm Beach County,Florida. Section 4 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 5 That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 6 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 7 That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second and final reading. Air , i I PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this. the 4th day of April,2017. ,,,x7 A 1:11.ST: MAYOR / 1%f! City Clerk First Reading:March 1, 2017 Second Reading:April 4,2017 . l 0111 CITY OF DELRAY BEACH l�r DELRAY BEACH 100 N.W 1' AVENUE • DELRAY BEACH,FLORIDA 33444 • 561/243-7000 NI-America City 1111 r June 22, 2017 993 Blaine M. Minton 12001 317 N.W. 12th Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 mman4422@yahoo.com RE: The Clint Moore House Designation (2016-220) Dear Mr. Minton: "The Clint Moore House", located at 1420 North Swinton Avenue, was approved by the City Commission at its meeting of April 4, 2017 to be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places. There is an outstanding fee associated with advertising for which an invoice is attached. You can submit payment to our offices via a check. If you have any questions regarding the subject designation approval, you may contact me at 561.243.7000, ext. 6221 or via e-mail at hoylandmmydelraybeach.com. Regards, (04_4( tiof Michelle Hoyland Historic Preservation Planner SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY RESPONSIBLE INNOVATIVE ' TEAMWORK 0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ---STAFF REPORT--- MEETING DATE: August 3, 2016 ITEM: 1420 North Swinton Avenue, The Clint Moore House (2016-220) — Consideration to Individually List the property at 1420 North Swinton Avenue as The Clint Moore House to the Local Register of Historic Places. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to the City Commission °' I 1 NE1911t it 1 GENERAL DATA: I.R•r .� 18thSt nt'8tnSt Owner/Applicant Blaine M. Minton 1_ i _ N 117;h t NE'l nil S Location West side of North Swinton Avenue between Grove Way and NW 15th Street _ Property Size 1.73 acres ti LIVI t"stn St Zoning District R-1-AA (Single-Family Residential) y `- Nh16t,bt \ ,4 ice. - ____-gym iii I I 2 --Gro Va r-----------___------1 . I NE13thSr— . NVV1 I 1 NE-12th St I I it '—FIE 1ithSt Q > — t ! 1_ ( I Ah, . Z� NORTH a 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 "The Clint Moore House" located at 1420 North Swinton Avenue, pursuant to Land Development Regulations(LDR)Section 4.5.1(C), Designation Procedures. BACKGROUND The subject property is located at 1420 North Swinton Avenue, on the west side of North Swinton Avenue between Grove Way and NW 15th Street within the Lake Ida Neighborhood. The property contains a circa 1928 single-family residence designed in the Georgian Colonial style. The complete designation report is attached. Subsequent to this Public Hearing before the HPB, the designation will move forward for review by the City Commission when Public Hearings will be held on both October 4 and 18, 2016. The designation is now before the Board for consideration. ANALYSIS Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(B)(1), Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites or Districts, 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: Section 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or cultural significance: (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) The historical and cultural significance of the subject property began with its development, residency by a member of the Sundy family, ownership by the Moore family from 1929 through the 1950s, and ownership by the Gringles. Mr. Clint Moore acquired the property in 1929 from Ben Sundy; Clint Moore "was the first person in Delray Beach to farm west of 441," and was referred to as "The Lima Bean King." The Moore family was active in the Delray Beach community, particularly with the local Boy Scouts and St. Paul Episcopal Church. Clint Moore Road is now in Boca Raton,just south of the Delray Beach border. While Clint Moore may be the most historically prominent owner of the property, the designation report includes the Gringles and Ferrers, also very important families who contributed to the Delray Beach community and provide additional interest and significance to the designation. Section 4.5.1(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. The architectural significance is in the design itself, as the Georgian Colonial style is not commonly found in this area, and as indicated in the report, "traces its roots back to the early American colonies." The Architectural Significance portion of the submitted report provides specific details which qualifies the designation under this criteria. w • } "The Clint Moore House" Designation; 2016-220 HPB Meeting August 3. 2016; Page 2 of 3 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. 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 October 4 and 18, 2016. COURTESY/ PUBLIC NOTICES Public Notice letters were mailed to the property owners within a 500' radius of 1420 North Swinton Avenue. Courtesy Notices of the Public Hearing were sent to the Delray Citizens Coalition, Lake Idea Homeowner's Association, and the Seacrest Homeowner's Association. Letters of support or objection, if any, will be presented at the HPB meeting. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS A. Continue with direction. B. Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission that "The Clint Moore House", located at 1420 North Swinton Avenue be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places by amending Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5.1(1), 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 LDR Sections 4.5.1(B) and 4.5.1(C). C. Move a recommendation of denial to the City Commission that "The Clint Moore House", located at 1420 North Swinton Avenue be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places by amending Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5.1(1), by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and LDR Sections 4.5.1(B) and 4.5.1(C). "The Clint Moore House" Designation; 2016-220 HPB Meeting August 3. 2016; Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDATION Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission that "The Clint Moore House", located at 1420 North Swinton Avenue be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places by amending Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5.1(1), 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 LDR Sections 4.5.1(B) and 4.5.1(C). Staff Report Prepared by:Amy Alvarez,AICP,Senior Planner CITY OF DELRAY BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT HISTORIC DESIGNATION APPLICATION Proposed Historic Name: The Clint Moore House Address and General Location: 1420 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, Property Control Number 12-43-46-08-21-007-0010, The North one-half (N 1/2) of the Northeast one-quarter (NE '/4) of Lot 7, less the West 189.7 feet thereof and also less the East 33 feet thereof for road right-of-way of Swinton Avenue, of the Subdivision of Section 8, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 4, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Together with an easement 6 feet in width on the South 6 feet of the South 100.24 feet of the West 189.7 feet of the North one-half (N 1/2) of the Northeast one-quarter (NE 1/4) of Lot 7, of Section 8, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, less the West 25 feet for dedicated right of way as in Official Records Book 1442, Page 586 and Official Records Book 1778, Page 268, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. CONTACT INFORMATION: Name: Blaine M. Minton Mailing Address: 317 N.W. 12th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Telephone Number: 561-271-2673 E-Mail: mman4422yahoo.com AGENT (Contact Person Regarding Application) Name: Carolyn Patton Mailing Address: 1020 Tamarind Way, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 Telephone Number: 561-276-0189 E-Mail: chempstead0853(a�aol.com PROPERTY OWNER(S) (if other than applicant) Name: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: E-Mail: 1 4 DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA •r. ~�� � ids �~ . • s •�t s r s • e ., . ........ . e , . • 1,1;••4., 4' . 41# . 14-' •.'441P,...r; . do- ' Y _ - '\ �+ _4 P- -."1‘ -t ', := # wePli I . % b �_�'\ THE CLINT MOORE HOUSE 1420 North Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 1 , Designation Report 1420 North Swinton Avenue Page 2 DESIGNATION REPORT: 1420 NORTH SWINTON AVENUE TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP III. PROPERTY SITE SURVEY IV. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES VIII. PHOTOGRAPHY Report prepared June 2, 2016 by JoAnn Peart, Carolyn Patton, Kathy Alderman, Linda Oxford, and Claudia Willis on behalf of The Delray Beach Preservation Trust&The Delray Beach Historic Task Team Designation Report 1420 North Swinton Avenue Page 3 I. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: 1420 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida Date of Construction: 1928 Architect: Unknown Builder: Unknown Present Owner: Blaine M. Minton 317 N.W. 12th Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Present Use: Residential Present Zoning: Single Family Residential Legal Description: 1420 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, Property Control Number 12-43-46-08-21- 007-0010, The North one-half (N 'A) of the Northeast one-quarter (NE 'A) of Lot 7, less the West 189.7 feet thereof and also less the East 33 feet thereof for road right-of-way of Swinton Avenue, of the Subdivision of Section 8, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 4, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Together with an easement 6 feet in width on the South 6 feet of the South 100.24 feet of the West 189.7 feet of the North one-half(N %2) of the Northeast one-quarter(NE 'A)of Lot 7, of Section 8, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, less the West 25 feet for dedicated right of way as in Official Records Book 1442, Page 586 and Official Records Book 1778, Page 268, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Classification for Designation: Architectural significance Major person important to the City Designation Report 1420 North Swinton Avenue Page 4 I. GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) Criteria for Designation Section 4.5.1(B) of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach outlines the criteria for designating properties or sites to the Local Register of Historic Places. It suggests that at least one criteria from paragraphs (2) or(3) must be met to justify designation. Listed below are the criteria, which relate to this property and justification for designation. (3) "A building, structure, site of district is deemed to have architectural or aesthetic significance if it fulfills one or more of the following criteria." (a) "Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles." (b) "Embodies those distinguishing characteristics sof an architectural style period, or method of construction." This building is worthy of being designated to the Local Register of Historic Places. It more than fulfills the criteria for designation as set forth in Section 4.5.1(B), which requires that only one criteria of the above be met. Also: • 4.5.1 (B)(2)(a) life or activity of a major person important in City and State or national history • 4.5.1 (B)(a)(b)(c) & (d) as well as 4.5.1 (B)(4) house is national recognition worthy ' Designation Report 142O North Swinton Avenue Page 5 ||. - LC)C/\T|[)N MAP Designation Report 1420 North Swinton Avenue Page 6 III. PROPERTY SITE SURVEY Survey Number 253131 prepared by Target Surveying, LLC attached hereto and made a part hereof . . Designation Report 1420 North Swinton Avenue Page 7 • It L--.Xl-iii31 7- i . . . . ..., - • - • gi''.13E; ft;.tiq.?%.;:f; 4 c , .:-,4•::!?:.'-:: t .1".-,,.. 2' _, - . _....,.... - - ,..*:, -'-.•;,-%,-: : : ,`':4-.••-:7 r, t-.,....i t'i si- .•-: _' : • 61- 'F.'•-::" ..,..,:r.z..-17- • :,-' f4-. ."' - .f.:,3; •:.•-, F......-:f Th 4 .•:;.611.1.. . %." "7.:r.,,,..:::, P,''."•:- r ks.?--,-. ';•••• ,•?..--,:. 1 7_,::-.,'-•• r.-:.. -,.•7 . , -C:4i =r- •=i;'"::; • . - ,t r•e!-, t-,:. 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The Georgian ideals came to New England from the mother country and became a favorite style of well-to-do colonists, reflecting the rising ambition of a new nation. The American version of Georgian Colonial was less ornate than the houses in England, and the Clint Moore house reflects the relative simple styling. The house shares many distinct Georgian Colonial characteristics, include a symmetrical style with a paneled front door at the center of the fagade, decorative crown over the front door and a front portico supported by columns. Unlike most Colonial Georgian houses, however, which boasted a set of chimneys flanking the sides of the house, this house has only one chimney on the north side. The house has a medium pitched roof and short overhand. The house has quoins on the corners (which might have been added later) and enclosed porches on the north and south sides. It rests on a concrete foundation and was built of block masonry. As it was back in Colonial times, the Georgian Colonial style bespoke of the importance of the homeowner. Clint Moore surely wanted to make a statement of his prominent place in the community. The 6,177 square foot house is situated regally on a 1.7-acre parcel and sits considerable farther back from Swinton Avenue than the bulk of the neighboring houses. The setting conjures images more of a plantation than a residence. And a plantation image was appropriate for the wealthy farmer dubbed "The Lima Bean King." Unfortunately, according to a previous owner, a fire in City Hall some 20 years ago destroyed records of the house including the names of the architect and builder and year in which the house was built. Palm Beach County Property Appraiser records do show that a patio and wall was built in 1928. The Florida Mater Site file indicates the house could have been built as early as 1925. Designation Report 1420 North Swinton Avenue Page 9 V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE According to the Florida Master File, Clint Moore was the first person in Delray to farm west of US 441, which he did in the early 1930's. His farm was approximately 4,500 acres on both sides of 441 south of Atlantic to the Boca Delray line where Clint Moore Road is today. The Palm Beach Post called him The Lima Bean King in 1940. He did a lot of dredging and paving work as well. Clint Moore was a well-known local when he acquired the house from Ben Sunday in 1929. He and his family lived there until 1948, when he passed away. His wife and five children still resided in the home until the 1950's. Clint Moore supported many community causes such as the Boy Scouts and the Moores were active members of St. Paul Episcopal Church, where his wife was very involved in the music program. Local Delray architect Roy Simon remembers Mrs. Ethel Moore giving him a prayer book when he was 12 years old. Paul and Eleanor Gringle bought it from the Estate of Ethel Moore in the 1950's and lived there until the widow Eleanor Gringle sold the property in1987. Mr. Gringle was a local attorney and then municipal judge after moving from Detroit, Michigan. They also had a successful real estate agency. The Gringles were the only ones to decorate the outside of the home on Swinton for Christmas. In those days it was considered very beautiful and unique— now many people do the same. Marjorie and Joe Ferrer who owned the home in the 1980's and 90's opened it up to all sorts of community events and even television commercials. Marjorie was head of the DDA in Delray for many years and was credited for much of the success of Atlantic Avenue. Designation Report 1420 North Swinton Avenue Page 10 VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Clint Moore House is an excellent example and might be the only Georgian Colonial home left in South Palm Beach County. There was an article in the Sun-Sentinel in 1992 about the Clint Moore House which stated there were only four owners in the previous 60 years, Historic Preservation Consultant Clemmer Mayhew said: • It is irreplaceable and priceless • All the owners respected the original materials and the original architecture • It is museum quality There are two special designs: "porte-cochere", a side entrance and three-part windows with an arch in the middle and two smaller windows on the side. Not only is the house irreplaceable but it sits on 1.73 acres with a fabulous huge Royal Poinciana tree right in the middle of the front yard. The yard and landscaping have majestically stood in front of the house since its inception. This property is a jewel to Delray Beach. Many people refer to it as "Delray Beach's White House". This whole property should be listed on the Local Register of Historic Places for it is completely worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Designation Report 1420 North Swinton Avenue Page 11 VII. Bibliography and Sources Delray History Books A History of Boca Raton Sally J. Ling The History Press 2007 Postcard History Series: Delray Beach Dorothy W. Patterson and Janet DeVries Arcadia Publishing 2008 Interview with Marjorie Ferrer longtime resident and one-time owner of 1420 N. Swinton Avenue Interview with Roy Simon life-long resident of Delray Beach Delray Beach News Journal 1920's Delray Beach Building Cards State of Florida Master Site File Date Trace Information Services Research 2005 LLC Palm Beach Post Archives Delray Beach News Archives Sun Sentinel News Archives . , - „ T1. .� „ y. �t �T of 1 `i t J At. ••,,,, \i,, s--.. ..... . _ st` e i ..Ili i 1 t b '8° _ _ 401 Al , Royal Poinciana accents residence 0 '' . :1 , r-1 ' ,„,.;"-•;'. • -- ,, ' liki Vt (y . me:. � nit"' Expansive drive to residence . . North side view �� South side view v`.tt. _': +y S '!6`{. , 5) M ,� r s . .4k:se•iiiiti. q, kQ '€' •,z�7�. _,rrit+ r , Rear view 1 7:N- A - ` L. . i , x,-NI '-`1 1%.A A 1 , ,, .4 • -,,,:II z:Si_. --s* ,, ,-__ _---, / \ '"•4;...%•:) . "1.144t46 - f Ni- - This coin is a token from the Clint Moore Farm known as Delmore Farms. Bill Bathurst (a member of the City's Historic Preservation Board said "I recently read an article that said there was a time in Delray Beach history that if you were not working for Clint Moore you were unemployed. So you can see why he established such an important estate home on Swinton. The workers in the fields were paid with tokens but they could later exchange for cash."