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AGENDA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Meeting Date: October 3, 2001
Type of Meeting: Regular Meeting
Location: First Floor Conference Room
Time: 6:00 P.M.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Historic Preservation Board with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such persons will need a record of these proceedings, and for this purpose such persons may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. The City does not provide or prepare such record. Pursuant to F.S.286.0105.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
A. COA 483: 44 S. Swinton Avenue, Old School Square Historic District. Michelle Balfoort,
Authorized Agent.
Consider a Change of Roof Material and Building Colors. (Continued from the September
19, 2001 Meeting.)
B. COA 484: 40 S. Swinton Avenue, Old School Square Historic District. Michelle Balfoort,
Authorized Agent.
Consider a Change of Roof Material, Building Color, and Replacement Columns.
(Continued from the September 19, 2001 Meeting.)
C. COA 486: The Rectory, 20 W. Atlantic Avenue, Old School Square Historic District.
Robert Smithers, Jr. Authorized Agent.
Consider the Design for Tenant Signage.
III. DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS ITEMS
A. Make a Recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Board Regarding a Land Development
Regulations Text Amendment to Section 2.2.6(B) (Composition and Special Qualifications
for Members of the Historic Preservation Board). (Continued from the September 19,
2001 Meeting)
IV. REPORTS AND COMMENTS
A. Reports from Historic District Representatives
B. Board Members
C. Staff
V. ADJOURN
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POSTED ON: SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
Sep 25 01 04: 16p BALFOORT FINNVOLD 954-524-5119 p. 1
BALFOORT FINNVOLD ARCHITECTURE, INC.
FACSIMILE
TO: Ellen Uguccioni
CC: Bob Smither, Dharma Properties
PHONE: 561.243.7040
FAX: 561.243.7221
PAGES INCLUDING COVER: 1
DATE: September 25, 2001
RE: HPB Meeting-colors for 40 and 44 S. Swinton Avenue
MEMO:
Ellen-
For the next HPB meeting we will bring the following:
1. Renderings of the two residential structures showing the natural brick chimneys to remain
2. Photographs and color schemes throughout the district that have been previously approved (to
show the overall color schemes and patterns)
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: IIC. October 3, 2001 Meeting
Project Name: COA 486, Robert M. Smither Jr., Authorized Agent
Project Location: 20 West Atlantic Avenue, located within the Old School Square
Historic District
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD
The action requested of the Board is to approve COA 486 to allow the installation of
signage at "The Rectory" pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.6 (J).
BACKGROUND
This mixed-use building located at the southwest corner of West Atlantic Avenue and
South Swinton Avenue was completed last year (2000) on a prominent corner in the
Old School Square Historic District. This three-story building, designed to reflect a
traditional vernacular building type, contains 7,415 sq. ft. with 3,632 sq. ft. of
commercial space on the first floor, and three loft apartments with a total square
footage of 3,783 sq. ft. on the second and third floors.
PROJECT ;DESCRIPTION / ANALYSIS
The commercial space is divided into three (3) tenant spaces that the owner has begun
leasing. Entry to each of the tenant spaces is on the north (West Atlantic Avenue) side
of the building. To identify the tenants, the applicant has proposed wooden rectangular
signs. The signs actually function as decorative plaques with the name of the business
inscribed and then gold-leafed against the forest green background. The business'
name is then framed by a teal-colored edging.
One of the signs, "Greenroom", has actually been installed, and this application
requests approval for that sign as well as two additional signs that will be identical in
form, dimension, typeface and colors. Only the sign face will change.
The signs are installed above the doorways at each of the entrances. As there is a
porch that wraps around the building, the signage is not that prominent on the façade.
Sign Regulations
LDR Section 4.6.7 (E)(2)(b) addresses "Conformity with Surroundings" and states:
The scale of the sign, in terms of area shall be consistent with the scale of the
building on which it is to be painted and the neighborhood and streetscape where
it is to be located; but in no case shall it exceed the height limitations set forth in
Subsection (7).
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COA 486
Signage for 20 W.Atlantic Ave
Page 2
LDR Section 4.5.1 (E) provides "Development Standards" for Historic Preservation
Sites and Districts". The review of signage particularly relates to paragraph (g)
"Relationships of Material, Texture and Color" which states:
The relationship of materials, texture, and color of the façade of a building shall
be visually compatible with the predominant materials used in the historic sites,
buildings and structures within a historic district.
The signage proposed for The Rectory complies with the substance of both LDR
sections. The material, color and design for the signs are attractive and harmonious
with the building, and the staff is recommending approval.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
The sign committee for the City of Delray Beach has reviewed this request and has
recommended approval.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Continue with direction.
2. Approve as presented.
3. Deny with reasons stated.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on positive findings to Section 4.5.1(E), approve COA 486 for the installation of
signs on the "Rectory" at 20 W. Atlantic Avenue.
Attachments:
• Elevation
• Photograph
Report prepared by Ellen J. Uguccioni, Historic Preservation Planner
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: OCTOBER 3, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: III A., CONSIDERATION OF A REDRAFT OF THE PROPOSED LDR
TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMBERS
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD
The item before the Board is to recommend to the Planning and Zoning Board and the
City Commission the amendment of Section 2.2.6(B)(2) of the Land Development
Regulations (LDRs) regarding the qualification requirements for members of the Historic
Preservation Board, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(M).
Pursuant to Section 1.1.6, an amendment to the LDRs may not be made until a
recommendation is obtained from the Planning and Zoning Board.
BACKGROUND
On September 19, 2001 the Historic Preservation Board met to consider the proposed
LDR Text Amendment to LDR Section 2.2.6 (B)(2), that pertains to the composition and
qualifications of Board members. The proposed text read as follows:
One member of the Board shall be a registered architect in the State of Florida; one
member shall be a landscape architect or a person with expertise in landscaping or
horticulture; and a third member shall be either a registered architect or a person with
expertise in the construction industry. To the extent that such persons apply, the City
Commission may appoint other professional members from the disciplines of history,
architectural history, planning, archaeology, or other historic preservation related
disciplines such as design, urban planning, American studies, American civilization or
cultural geography. Lay persons of knowledge experience and judgement who have an
interest in historic preservation shall make up the balance of the Board. Preference
should be given to professional and lay persons who own property within historic
districts or whose property is individually listed in the Local Register of Historic Places.
After their consideration, the Board directed staff to redraft the proposed language to:
A) Require that at least three (3) members of the Board, (either laypersons or
professionals) who own property within historic districts or are individually listed in
the Local Register of Historic Places make up the composition of the membership.
B). That the third professional category proposed as: "either a registered architect or a
person with expertise in the construction industry," be changed to eliminate the
choice of an architect. A suggestion was made to provide the option of a
HPB Qualifications Text Amendment
Board Input
Page 2 Ntt
developer, in which case the sentence would read" either a person with expertise
in the construction or development industry,"
If those changes were to be made, the paragraph will read as follows:
One member of the Board shall be a registered architect in the State of Florida; one
member shall be a landscape architect or a person with expertise in landscaping or
horticulture; and a third member shall be either a person with expertise in the
construction or development industry. To the extent that such persons apply, the
City Commission may appoint other professional members from the disciplines, of
history, architectural history, planning, aruildeology, or other historic preservation
related disciplines such as design, urban planning, American studies, American
civilization or cultural geography. Lay persons of knowledge experience and
judgement who have an interest in historic preservation shall make up the balance of
the Board. At least three of the members shall own property within historic
districts or property that is individually listed in the Local Register of Historic
Places
ANALYSIS
It is our opinion that the originally proposed language (September 19th version) met the
intent of the Board to ensure adequate representation while still allowing the flexibility
for Commission appointments that insure the greatest degree of citizen participation.
Construction Industry or Registered Architect
The Board was concerned that appointing two architects (rather than one architect and
a construction industry professional) had the potential to create an adversarial condition,
as they might not share the same design philosophy.
While each of us has some degree of design subjectivity, having two architects serve on
the Board is unlikely to create irreconcilable conflict. The guiding principles for the
Delray Beach Preservation Program are the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation. While there may be any number of interpretations and resultant design
solutions, the underlying design philosophy is highly specific.
Architects are trained and tested on construction methods and structural considerations,
and while they are not involved in the day to day work, they are required to write the
specifications for the contractor who will build the structure. In that regard, the
architectural profession more than fulfills the qualifications for a person with knowledge
of the construction industry.
HPB Qualifications Text Amendment
Board Input
Page 3
Owners of Historic Properties
The case was made that if the Historic Preservation Board has regulatory review
authority, then it is most important to insure those citizens who fall within that review
authority are represented on the Board. While there may be a greater degree of
empathy and understanding among owners of properties that fall into the Board's
jurisdictional authority, Historic Preservation is a city-wide policy that affects all citizens,
sometimes directly and more frequently indirectly. The goals and objectives, as well as
the governing principles of historic preservation are not isolated to those that live in
historic properties. _ . . .
In our opinion, the present language of the Land Development Regulations, which gives
priority to owners of historic properties is sufficient to accomplish a well represented,
committed Board.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Adopt the language proposed in October 3, 2001 amendment.
2. Adopt the language in the September 19, 2001 amendment.
RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with LDR Section 2.4.5 (M) recommend to the Planning and Zoning
Board the proposed LDR text amendment contained in the September 19, 2001 Historic
Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report.
Report written by Ellen J. Uguccioni, Historic Preservation Planner
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: OCTOBER 3, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: III A., CONSIDERATION OF A REDRAFT OF THE PROPOSED LDR
TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMBERS
ITEM-BEFORE THE.BOARD`
The item before the Board is to recommend to the Planning and Zoning Board and the
City Commission the amendment of Section 2.2.6(B)(2) of the Land Development
Regulations (LDRs) regarding the qualification requirements for members of the Historic
Preservation Board, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(M).
Pursuant to Section 1.1.6, an amendment to the LDRs may not be made until a
recommendation is obtained from the Planning and Zoning Board.
BACKGROUND
On September 19, 2001 the Historic Preservation Board met to consider the proposed
LDR Text Amendment to LDR Section 2.2.6 (B)(2), that pertains to the composition and
qualifications of Board members. The proposed text read as follows:
One member of the Board shall be a registered architect in the State of Florida; one
member shall be a landscape architect or a person with expertise in landscaping or
horticulture; and a third member shall be either a registered architect or a person with
expertise in the construction industry. To the extent that such persons apply, the City
Commission may appoint other professional members from the disciplines of history,
architectural history, planning, archaeology, or other historic preservation related
disciplines such as design, urban planning, American studies, American civilization or
cultural geography. Lay persons of knowledge experience and judgement who have an
interest in historic preservation shall make up the balance of the Board. Preference
should be given to professional and lay persons who own property within historic
districts or whose property is individually listed in the Local Register of Historic Places.
After their consideration, the Board directed staff to redraft the proposed language to:
A) Require that at least three (3) members of the Board, (either laypersons or
professionals) who own property within historic districts or are individually listed in
the Local Register of Historic Places make up the composition of the membership.
B). That the third professional category proposed as: "either a registered architect or a
person with expertise in the construction industry," be changed to eliminate the
choice of an architect. A suggestion was made to provide the option of a
HPB Qualifications Text Amendment
Board Input
Page 2
developer, in which case the sentence would read" either a person with expertise
in the construction or development industry,"
If those changes were to be made, the paragraph will read as follows:
One member of the Board shall be a registered architect in the State of Florida; one
member shall be a landscape architect or a person with expertise in landscaping or
horticulture; and a third member shall be either a person with expertise in the
construction or development industry. To the extent that such persons apply, the
City Commission may appoint other professional members from the disciplines of
history, architectural history, planning, archaeology, or other historic preservation
related disciplines such as design, urban planning, American studies, American
civilization or cultural geography. Lay persons of knowledge experience and
judgement who have an interest in historic preservation shall make up the balance of
the Board. At least three of the members shall own property within historic
districts or property that is individually listed in the Local Register of Historic
Places
ANALYSIS
It is our opinion that the originally proposed language (September 19th version) met the
intent of the Board to ensure adequate representation while still allowing the flexibility
for Commission appointments that insure the greatest degree of citizen participation.
Construction Industry or Registered Architect
The Board was concerned that appointing two architects (rather than one architect and
a construction industry professional) had the potential to create an adversarial condition,
as they might not share the same design philosophy.
While each of us has some degree of design subjectivity, having two architects serve on
the Board is unlikely to create irreconcilable conflict. The guiding principles for the
Delray Beach Preservation Program are the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation. While there may be any number of interpretations and resultant design
solutions, the underlying design philosophy is highly specific.
Architects are trained and tested on construction methods and structural considerations,
and while they are not involved in the day to day work, they are required to write the
specifications for the contractor who will build the structure. In that regard, the
architectural profession more than fulfills the qualifications for a person with knowledge
of the construction industry.
HPB Qualifications Text Amendment
Bard Input
Page 3
Owners of Historic Properties
_The case was made that if the Historic Preservation Board has regulatory review
authority, then it is most important to insure those citizens who fall within that review
authority are represented on the Board. While there may be a greater degree of
empathy and understanding among owners of properties that fall into the Board's
jurisdictional authority, Historic Preservation is a city-wide policy that affects all citizens,
sometimes directly and more frequently indirectly. The goals and objectives, as well as
the governing principles of historic preservation are not isolated to those that live in
historic properties.
In our opinion, the present language of the Land Development Regulations, which gives
priority to owners of historic properties is sufficient to accomplish a well represented,
committed Board.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Adopt the language proposed in October 3, 2001 amendment.
2. Adopt the language in the September 19, 2001 amendment.
RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with LDR Section 2.4.5 (M) recommend to the Planning and Zoning
Board the proposed LDR text amendment contained in the September 19, 2001 Historic
Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report.
Report written by Ellen J. Uguccioni, Historic Preservation Planner