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HPB-11-14-01 V`4 ? 0� 0 _ 4) 4q P AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING CITY OF DELRAY BEACH Meeting Date: November 14, 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 489: Residence, 315 SE 7th Avenue, Marina Historic District., Thomas and Eileen Monson, Owners Consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of a non-contributing structure. B. COA 490: Converted Residence, 20 S. Swinton Ave, Old School Square Historic District, Michelle Balfoort, R.A., Authorized Agent Consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of a sign. C. COA 492: Commercial Building, 16 Atlantic Avenue, Old School Square Historic District, Mark Gregory, Authorized Agent. Consider the installation of signage at the establishment formerly known as 32 Degrees. D. COA 493: Commercial Building, "Toussaint L'Ouverture High School", 95 NE 1st Avenue, Old School Square Historic District, Jeffrey Silberstein R.A., Authorized Agent. Consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for minor elevation changes and color change. III. DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS ITEMS MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF DELRAY BEACH DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA PUBLIC HEARING MEETING DATE: November 14, 2001 LOCATION: FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM I. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:00 P.M. Upon roll call it was determined that a quorum was present. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mary Lou Jamison, Dave Bodker, Gloria Elliott, Donnamarie Sloan, Rhonda Sexton, Michael Simon MEMBER ABSENT: Gail Lee-McDermott STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Costello, Debra Garcia Mr. Simon made a motion to move Item "D" to the first item. Mr. Bodker seconded and said motion passed 6-0. II. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: A. COA 493: Commercial Building, "Toussaint L'Ouverture High School" 95 NE 1st Avenue, Old School Square Historic District, Jeffrey Silberstein R.A., Authorized Agent. Item Before the Board: Consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for color change and window addition to the Toussaint L'Ouverture High School for the Arts and Social Justice. The building is currently light pink. The proposal is to change the brick side columns to mellow yellow, the mansard to yellow raincoat, and the front base to bumble bee yellow. The proposal was presented to the Pineapple Grove Design Review Committee, which recommended the following: • That the base be painted raincoat yellow; • The columns and mansard painted white; • The north and east sides of the building painted mellow yellow; • The middle set of windows on the north elevation be extended to ensure symmetry; and, • That awnings be installed on the NE 1st Street and 1st Avenue elevations. 1 There are funds available thru Pineapple Grove's Facade Grant Program to share half the cost of the awnings. It was moved by Mr. Bodker, seconded by Ms. Sloan, and passed 5-0 to approve the color change as presented for COA 493 based upon positive findings with respect to LDR Sections 4.6.18 and 4.5.1(E). B. COA 489: Single Family Residence, 315 SE 7th Avenue, Marina Historic District, Thomas and Eileen Monson, owners. Item Before the Board: Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of a non-contributing structure. Mr. Costello presented the item through review of the staff report. It was moved by Mr. Simon, seconded by Ms. Sexton and passed 6-0 to approve COA 489 for the demolition of a non-contributing residence based on positive findings to LDR Section 4.5.1(F) following the submission and approval of plans for new construction. C. COA 490: Converted Residence, 20 S. Swinton Avenue, Old School Square Historic District, Michelle Balfoort, R.A., Authorized Agent Item Before the Board: Consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of a sign. The sign will be externally lit, featuring decorative brackets and finials. The proposed colors compliment the existing structures as well. It was moved by Mr. Bodker, seconded by Ms. Sloan, and passed 6-0 to approve COA 490 for installation of a free-standing sign, based upon positive findings with LDR Section 4.5.1. D. COA 492: Commercial Building, 16 Atlantic Avenue, Old School Square District, Mark Gregory, Authorized Agent. Item Before the Board: Consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of signage at the establishment formerly known as 32 Degrees. The proposal is to change the copy from "32°" to "Deluxe" and includes a brushed aluminum-faced panel and brushed aluminum reversed channeled letters, backlit with red neon. It was moved by Mr. Simon, seconded by Ms. Elliott, and passed 6-0, to approve COA 492 based on positive findings with respect to LDR Section 4.5.1 as presented. III. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Old School Square Amphitheatre Concession Building: Bob Currie, Architect, presented the modifications to the concession/restroom building and the proposal to install a gate between the Cornell Museum and the concession building. The concession building will be modified to provide more separation from the Cornell Museum. The gate will be white decorative -2- HPB Minutes 11/14/01 picket and will not be very visible from Atlantic Avenue due to existing landscaping south of the gate area. It was moved by Mr. Bodker, seconded by Ms. Jamison, and passed 6-0 to approve the changes to add the gate and elevation modification for the restroom/concession building as presented. IV. REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Reports from Historic District Representatives Ms. Riley, Marina Historic District Representative, felt the house that was approved for demolition at 315 SE 7th Avenue was historic in that it was over 50 years old. The Board stated that the structure was not historic to the period (1922-43) of significance in the creation of the Marina Historic District. The Board also stated that in addition to age the structure must be contributing from a historic or architectural perspective. B. Board Members 1. Ms. Jamison had a concern with Busch's sign on the north elevation. Did the Board approve the sign change to neon? She usually received copies of items at that were staff approved Also asked if staff approved the shadow box fence at the duplex at 613-615 NE 2nd Avenue. Also re- painted the building. 2. Ms. Sexton had a concern with signs. Felt that some of the signs in the districts are not historic in character. The Board discussed situations where different nontraditional styles might be appropriate and wanted to continue to review all sign requests in historic districts. C. Staff No Comments. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. The information provided herein is the Minutes of the meeting of said body for November 14, 2001, which were formally adopted and approved by the Board on May 1, 2002. If the Minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated above, then this means that these are not the Official Minutes. They will become so after review and approval, which may involve some changes. -3- HPB Minutes 11/14/01 • HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT Project Name: COA 488, Thomas and Eileen Monson, Owners Project Location: 315 SE 7th Avenue, A "non-contributing" structure within the Marina Historic District ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The action requested of the Board is to approve COA 488 for the demolition of the non- contributing residence at 315 SE 7th Avenue, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.6(J). BACKGROUND The Marina Historic District was created by ordinance in December 1988. The Marina District is bounded by East Atlantic Avenue on the north, SE 4th Street on the south, and the Intracoastal Waterway on the east. The western boundary is SE 7th Avenue from East Atlantic Avenue, south to SE 1st Street, west on SE 1st Street to the alley in the middle of Block 118, south through Block 119 and the east half of Block 120. The Marina District, at the time of the creation of the District included fifty-one (51) contributing buildings, and forty-five (45) non-contributing buildings. The period of significance extended from 1922 through 1943. Therefore buildings constructed after 1943 were characterized as "non-contributing". Of the fifty-one contributing buildings, forty (40) were built between 1922 and 1938; while the remaining eleven (11) were constructed between 1939 and 1943. The preponderance of the buildings were designed in a Mediterranean Revival or Cottage style. The District was named for its proximity to the municipal marina first dredged in the 1920s. The district is distinctive because of its narrow streets, lush greenery and historic buildings. The area reflects an era when Delray was a walking area and residents reached the beach on foot. The residence at 315 SE 7th Avenue built in 1947, while charming in character, was built after the period of significance described in the documentation that supports the creation of the historic district. Therefore, it was a non-contributing building at the time the designation was put into place. It is a common misunderstanding that once a property reaches the age of 50, that it is automatically reclassified as an historic property. This misconception trivializes the real intent of historic districts, which is to identify common historical and architectural themes from a particular period in history and then to explain how the contributing properties make up that ensemble. Buildings constructed after the period of significance may be important, but their own special context in time must be articulated. COA 488 • 315 SE 7th Ave Page 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS The single family residence at 315 SE 7th Avenue is a two story, frame structure that contains approximately 2,000 square feet. Alterations made to the home include replacement windows, vinyl siding, the addition of the carport and the enclosure of the back porch. This home built in 1947 as a modest waterside home, was probably intended as a vacation property, as the area was once home to a number of cottages that were small in scale. Regardless of the original intent, the residence does possess some character evidenced by its wide overhanging eaves and shallow hip roof. The size of the lot is 70 x 189.76 feet. While somewhat narrow, the depth of the lot would allow for a considerably larger home on the site. Owner Considerations The owner's of this property are faced with a dilemma. They are in need of additional room, and are looking at doubling the size of their home (from approximately 2,000 to approximately 4,000 square feet). When their home was built, the requirements to elevate buildings in flood zones were not in effect. As a result, if an addition of 50% or more of the existing area is made, the owner is required to comply with the current code requirements. This would mean raising the entire house more than one and one-half feet above its present elevation. Further, the "50% Rule" requires that present-day structural requirements be met. The floors in the house have already begun to sag. These realities led the owners to the conclusion that starting over to build a new house was the only reasonable course of action. ANALYSIS LDR Section 4.5.1(F) "Restrictions on Demolitions" provides guidelines in evaluating Certificates of Appropriateness' for demolition. The guidelines are as follows: The Board Shall Consider: (a) Whether the structure is of such interest or quality that it would reasonably fulfill criteria for designation for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. (b) Whether the structure is of such design, craftsmanship, or material that it could be reproduced only with great difficulty or economically nonviable expense. COA 488 } 315 SE 7th Ave Page 3 (c) Whether the structure is one of the last remaining examples of its kind in the designated historic district within the city. (d) Whether retaining the structure would promote the general welfare of the city by providing an opportunity to study local history, architecture, and design, or by developing an understanding of the importance and value of a particular culture and heritage. (e) Whether there are definite plans for immediate reuse of the property if the proposed demolition is carried out, and what effect those plans will have on the character of the surrounding area. Staff Evaluation of the Criteria: (a) The residence proposed for demolition would not qualify individually, or as a "Contributing" structure within an historic district for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. (b) The residence does not possess any remarkable examples of craftsmanship, design or material, and could be reproduced at a modest expense. (c) The structure is not one of the last remaining of its kind. (d) Retaining the residence would not achieve a public purpose. (e) The owners are aware of the historic nature of the area, and will proceed to develop plans for their new residence with sensitivity to scale, material and design. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. Continue with direction. 2. Approve as presented. 3. Approve, with a delay of six months. RECOMMENDATION Based upon positive findings with respect to LDR Section 4.5.1(F) approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the residence at 315 SE 7u1 Avenue, following the submission and approval of plans for the new construction. Report Written by: Ellen J. Uquccioni, Historic Preservation Planner HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT Project Name: COA-492, Delux (fka 32 Degrees) Mark Gregory, Authorized Agent Project Location: 16 East Atlantic Avenue, Old School Square Historic District ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The action requested of the Board is to approve COA 492 for the replacement of a flat wall sign for Delux restaurant, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.6(J). PROJECT DESCRIPTION I ANALYSIS At its meeting of November 3, 1999, the Historic Preservation Board approved the existing flat wall sign for 32 Degrees. The existing sign has changeable copy and marquee lights at the base of the sign. The sign has a brushed aluminum background with the lettering cut from the background and is internally illuminated and finished in frosted blue tones. The current proposal is to allow another change in signage from "32 Degrees" to "Delux". The front panel of the existing sign will be completely replaced with the new sign panel. The "Delux" sign will have brushed aluminum face panel with brushed aluminum, reverse channel letters. The letters will be illuminated with red neon. The sign will be 10' X 24' and will project 4" from the sign background. The new sign will eliminate the changeable copy and marquee lights. The sign is consistent with Art Moderne architectural style of the building and will be placed over the front entrance in the same location as the existing "32 Degrees" sign. On Friday, November 9, 2001 the Sign Review Committee recommended approval of the proposed sign. The applicant will provide detailed drawings of the proposed change at the meeting. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. Continue with direction. 2. Deny, with reasons stated. 3. Approve as presented RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the flat wall sign submittal based upon positive findings pursuant to Section 4.6.7 and the Design Guidelines. Meeting date:November 14,2001 Agenda Item: II-C HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT Project Name: COA 490, Michelle Balfoort, Authorized Agent Project Location: 20 South Swinton Avenue, a "Contributing" Building within the Old School Square Historic District ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The action requested of the Board is to approve COA 490 for the installation of a sign for the converted residential building at 20 South Swinton Avenue, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.6(J). BACKGROUND On June 20, 2001 the Historic Preservation Board approved elevation changes associated with the subject property for the replacement of windows, color selection and roof material. On July 11, 2001 the Historic Preservation Board considered the conversion of this contributing bungalow-style single-family residence into a bakery. The Board approved the site plan, landscape plan, and design elements of the overall master plan. A tenant is now ready to lease the building, and the sign proposal is before the Board PROPOSAL/ANALYSIS The entrance to the bakery is located on the east, and the sign is to be placed facing Swinton Avenue. The sign is freestanding, externally lighted and features the decorative brackets and finials that are a part of both the Sundy Inn and Sundy Harvest signage. The tenant of the bakery is "Sweet Art by Lucila", and the graphic that makes up the sign is the logo adopted by the tenant. The colors of the sign are meant to compliment the colors applied to the building, and will tie the two together. The signage proposed is another unifying feature for the larger development of commercial properties in this immediate area. The use of exterior paint color and uniform signage is a particularly suitable way to visually connect the properties, which still maintain their individual identities. Following a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Board, the sign proposal will be forwarded to the City of Delray Beach's sign committee for its compliance with the requirements for signage contained in the Land Development Regulations. COA 490 Signage, 20 South Swinton Ave Page 2 ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. Continue with direction. 2. Recommend approval with conditions. 3. Deny, with reasons stated. RECOMMENDATION Based on positive findings to LDR Section 4.5.1 approve COA 490 for the installation of signage at 20 South Swinton Avenue. Report written by Ellen J. Uguccioni Historic Preservation Planner Attachments: • Site Plan • Illustration of Sign