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AGENDA
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Meeting Date: August 5, 1998
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 (Roll Call)
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• May 20, 1998
• June 3, 1998
• June 17, 1998
• July 1, 1998
III. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
A. COA-353 Doc's Soft Serve, 10 N. Swinton Avenue, Contributing
Building, Old School Square Historic District. Thaddeus Cohen,
Applicant, Michael Kourgiantakis, Owner of the Business.
Approval for Building Addition and Landscape Plan.
B. COA-327 (Continuation), Cottage at the Rectory, 14 S.
Swinton Avenue, Contributing Building, Old School Square Historic
District. John Szerdi, Architect and Authorized Agent.
Approval for an Entrance Porch on the Cottage to the South of the
Rectory.
C. COA-354 Contributing Single Family Residence to be Relocated
from 35 S.W. 1st Avenue, Old School Square Historic District to a
Portion of Lots 3 and 4, of Block 35 (West Side of N.W. 4th
Avenue), West Settlers Historic District. Sherry Johnson,
Authorized Agent.
Approval for Plot Plan and Pre-Construction Application Associated
with the Tax Abatement Program for Historic Properties.
D. COA-292 Continuation, 225 Royal Court, Noncontributing
Structure, Del-Ida Park Historic District. Tulia Taylor, Owner
Approval for a Front Porch Screen Enclosure.
E. COA-321 Continuation, 131 N.W. 1st Avenue, Contributing
Building, Old School Square Historic District. Frank Fender,
Owner.
Approval for Hand Rails for the Front Entrance Steps as
Required for Commercial Buildings by the 1994 Addition to the Life
Safety Code.
IV. DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS ITEMS
A. Pursuant to a Development Proposal Presented by Lloyd Hasner
for Lots 1 and 9, Block 59, Old School Square Historic District,
Recommend the Following Action to the Planning & Zoning Board:
That A Conditional Use be Approved Pursuant to LDR Section
4.4.24(D)(1)(2) Pertaining to the Existence of More than One
Residential Use on a Parcel in Which there is Mixed Residential
and Commercial Use.
V. REPORTS AND COMMENTS
A. Reports from Historic District Representatives
B. Board Members
C. Staff
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VI. ADJOURN
Pat Cayce/
Historic Preservation Planner
POSTED ON: July 31, 1998
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING DATE: August 5, 1998
LOCATION: FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
I. ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by the Second Vice-Chairperson at 6:00 P.M. Upon
roll call it was determined that a quorum was present.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Hurlburt, Tony Keller, Betty Diggans, Shane Ames,
Vera Farrington
MEMBERS ABSENT: Debora Turner, John Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Pat Cayce
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Keller, seconded by Ms. Farrington, and passed 5-0 to approve
the following minutes:
✓ May 20, 1998
✓ June 3, 1998
✓ June 17, 1998
✓ July 1, 1998
III. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
A. COA-353: Doc's Soft Serve, 10 N. Swinton Avenue, Contributing Building, Old
School Square Historic District. Thaddeus Cohen, Applicant, Michael Kourgiantakis,
Owner of the Business.
Item Before the Board: The consideration of COA 8-353, which incorporates the
following aspects associated with Class II Site Plan Modification for Doc's Grill and
Dairy, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(G)(1)(b):
❑ Site Plan changes associated with a 234 sq. ft. addition
❑ Modification of a previously approved landscape plan; and,
O Elevation changes.
It was moved by Mr. Keller, seconded by Ms. Farrington, and passed 5-0 to approve
COA 8-353 as presented for the Site Plan Modification for Doc's Grill and Dairy
based upon positive finding with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and
Section 2.4.5(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, subject to the following
condition that the site plan and landscape plan be consistent with respect to
proposed improvements.
It was moved by Ms. Hurlburt, seconded by Ms. Diggans and passed 5-0 to approve
COA 8-353 as presented for the Landscape Plan Modification for Doc's Grill and
Dairy based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4.6.16 of the Land
Development Regulations, subject to the following conditions:
• That the dumpster be repaired and screened with hedge material,
• That the Strangler Fig adjacent to the dumpsite be removed; and,
• That the landscape plan and site plan be consistent with respect to
proposed improvements.
It was moved by Mr. Keller, seconded by Ms. Farrington and passed 5-0 to approve
COA 8-353 as presented for Doc's Grill and Dairy for the Elevation based upon
positive findings with respect to LDR Section 4.5.1(E).
B. COA-327-Continuation: Cottage at the Rectory, 14 S. Swinton Avenue,
Contributing Building, Old School Square Historic District. John Szerdi, Architect and
Authorized Agent.
Item Before the Board: The action requested of the Board is that of approval for the
construction of a small front entrance porch for the cottage to the south of the rectory
Building.
It was moved by Mr. Ames, seconded by Ms. Farrington and passed 5-0 to
approved the entrance porch as presented, based upon positive findings to LDR
Section 4.5.1(E).
C. COA-354: Contributing Single Family Residence to be relocated from 35 SW 1St
Avenue, OSSHD to a Portion of Lots 3 and 4, Block (West Side of NW 4th Avenue)
West Settlers Historic District. Sherry Johnson, Authorized Agent.
Item Before the Board: the action requested by the Board is that of approval for the
relocation and plot plan of a contributing single family residence. The building is
being moved from Lot 9, Block 61 (35 SW 1St Avenue) in the OSSHD to parts of Lot 3
and 4 of Block 35 (the west side of NW 4th Avenue) in the West Settlers Historic
District.
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The Pre-construction application associated with the tax abatement program for
eligible historic properties was withdrawn by the applicant as the owners will utilize
the CRA's low interest loan program.
It was moved by Mr. Ames, seconded by Ms. Farrington and passed 5-0 to approve
COA 354 as presented, based upon positive findings to Section 4.5.1(E), with the
condition that the landscape plans may be approved by the City Horticulturist,
without further Board review
D. COA-292 Continuation: 225 Royal Court, Noncontributing Structure, Del-Ida Park
Historic District. Tulia Taylor, Owner.
Item Before the Board: The action requested of the Board is that of approval for a
front porch screen enclosure.
It was moved by Mr. Ames, seconded by Ms. Diggans and passed 5-0 to approve
the front porch screen enclosure as presented, based upon positive findings to the
Design Guidelines, New Construction.
E. COA-321 Continuation: 131 NW 1s`Avenue, Contributing Building, OSSHD. Frank
Fender, Owner.
Item Before the Board: The action requested of the Board is that of approval for
appropriate hand railings for the front entrance steps.
It was moved by Mr. Ames, seconded by Mr. Keller and passed 5-0 to approve the
installation of traditional decorative stair railings to be made of wrought iron or
wrought/cast aluminum designs and color (black, taupe, or white) to be at the
owner's discretion. The railings may be installed either on the inside of the stair
walls or attached to the columns and the center of the stairwell caps.
IV. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS
A. COA-351: Lloyd Hasner Office Building, Pursuant to a Development Proposal
Presented by Lloyd Hasner for Lots 1 and 9, Block 59, OSSHD.
Item Before the Board: The action requested of the Board is that of making a
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board on Conditional Use requests to
establish mixed-use development containing more than one residential use on a
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parcel and to allow the owner the ability to lease the commercial space and the
residential space to parties that are not proprietors or employees of the business.
It was moved by Ms. Hurlburt, seconded by Mr. Keller and passed 5-0 to recommend
that this is an appropriate and compatible project for the historic district, in both
architectural design and proposed use. The Board has no objection to the fact that
more than one residential unit is proposed for the second floor of the buildings.
However the Board expressed concern with eliminating the requirements of LDR
Section 4.4.24(C)(2) which states:
• The residence is occupied by the owner, proprietor, or employee of a
business enterprise conducted on the property; or
• The business is owned, or operated, by the owner of the parcel; or
♦ The residence is occupied by the owner of the parcel.
The Board felt that relaxing the above requirements might lead to absentee
ownership and an all tenant building with lack of concern for adequate property
maintenance. It was suggested that the office spaces and the residential units be
united by condominium ownership so that some form of control is retained which
would allow the project to conform to the above LDR Section.
V. REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
A. Reports from Historic District Representatives
None
B. Board Members
None
C. Staff
None
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, Ms. Farrington moved to adjourn
the meeting at. 7:30 P.M. , seconded by Mr. Ames and passed 5-0.
The undersigned is the Secretary of the Historic Preservation Board and the information
provided herein is the Minutes of the meeting of said body for August 5, 1998, which were
formally adopted and approved by the Board on /DA/ , 1998.
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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.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
STAFF REPORT
Project Name: Doc's Grill and Dairy
Project Location: 10 N. Swinton Avenue (northwest corner of W. Atlantic Avenue
and N. Swinton Avenue)
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD
The item before the Board is consideration of COA 8-353, which incorporates the
following aspects associated with a Class II Site Plan Modification for Doc's Grill and
Dairy, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(G)(1)(b):
• Site plan changes associated with a 234 sq. ft. addition;
• Modification of a previously approved landscape plan; and,
• Elevation changes.
BACKGROUND
On November 3, 1993, the Board approved COA 8-217 for Doc's Soft Serve which
included awnings, a lattice fence, dumpster enclosure, and nostalgic sign. On
November 24, 1993, a non-impacting site plan modification was approved for Doc's
which included additional awnings, dumpster locations, and perimeter landscaping.
At its meeting of May 18, 1994, the Board approved a minor site plan modification for
construction of a 19-space parking lot on the west side of Doc's. Subsequently, the
business was sold, and in 1997, the new property owner modified the landscaping
along Swinton Avenue without HPB approval and was cited by the City. On
September 30, 1997, the Board considered the amended landscape plan and tabled
the plan until it was prepared by a landscape firm or landscape architect.
The addition of two bathrooms and storage space (234 sq. ft.) in the rear of Doc's and
the modified landscape plan is now before the Board for action.
PROJECT ' DESCRIPTION.
The development proposal will occur in two phases which include:
Meeting Date: August 5, 1998
Agenda Item: III.A.
Phase I:
HPB Staff Report
Doc's Grill and Dairy - Class II Site Plan Modification
Page 2
• Demolish the rear outside fenced storage area, and construction of a 234 sq. ft.
cbs addition which will include men and women's restrooms, cooler/freezer unit,
and storage area (the additional restrooms are required in order to comply with
HRS requirements);
• Landscape improvements along the east side of the building adjacent N. Swinton
Avenue; and,
• Construction of new concrete walkways on the north side of the new addition and
south side of the existing building.
Phase II:
• Improvements along the south side of the building adjacent W. Atlantic Avenue
which include:
* removal of existing curb stops and color coating existing asphalt (previously
back out parking spaces);
* removal of existing concrete edging around landscape areas;
* removal of asphalt area at the southwest corner of the building and provision of
additional landscaped area; and,
* removal of asphalt and installation of brick pavers in existing walkway on east
side of building.
ANALYSIS
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION -ADDITION/IMPROVEMENTS
The site plan modification involves the construction of a 234 sq. ft. cbs addition to
accommodate two bathrooms required by HRS. The restaurant currently has shared
bathroom facilities which do not meet the current HRS requirements. The proposed
addition will also provide area for a cooler/freezer and a small storage area. The
addition will be cbs construction and painted to match the existing building.
The modified landscape plan shows site plan improvements which include the
addition of a walkway on the south side of the building, removal of asphalt and
installation of pavers to an existing walkway on the east side of the building, removal
of asphalt to accommodate additional landscape area, and removal of existing wheel
stops on the building's south side. There is a lack of consistency between the site
plan and landscape plan with respect to these improvements and provision of
consistent plans is attached as a condition of approval.
The existing 234 sq. ft. outside storage area is currently not considered restaurant use
area. However, with the enclosure of this area it will be considered restaurant area
and requires evaluation of concurrency with respect to traffic and solid waste.
HPB Staff Report
Doc's Grill and Dairy- Class II Site Plan Modification
Page 3
Traffic: A traffic statement was submitted indicating the proposed use would
generate a total of 41 Average Daily Trips (sit-down restaurant 205.36/1,000 sq. ft.
with 15% pass-by trip rate percentage). The number of trips generated by this use is
small and can be easily handled by the existing road network. Further, this facility is
located within the City's TCEA (Traffic Concurrency Exemption Area) designation,
which encompasses the CBD, OSSHAD (Old School Square Historic Arts District) and
the West Atlantic Avenue Business Corridor. The TCEA exempts the above
described areas from complying with the Palm Beach County Traffic Performance
Standards Ordinance.
Solid Waste: Utilizing fast food restaurant generation rates trash generated each
year by the proposed addition will be 20.8 pounds per square foot per year or 2.4
tons/yr. As the generation rates are based on overall square footage, the facility is
noted as increasing solid waste, however, in reality the addition of new bathrooms (to
replace existing) and storage area will result in no new trash generation.
Other Items:
Parking: Currently, the restaurant has a total of 23 parking spaces, including four
spaces on the north side of the building and a 19 space parking area directly west.
Per LDR Section 4.4.24(F)(1)(a), the subject restaurant is required to provide 6
parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area. The existing 2,160 building requires
12.96 or 13 spaces. With the addition, the total floor area for Doc's will be 2,394 sq.
ft. (2,160 sq. ft. existing, 234 sq. ft. addition), and a total of 14.36 or 15 spaces will be
required for the entire building. Based on the above, no additional parking is required
with this proposal and the existing 23 parking spaces are more than adequate for
restaurant and new addition.
Dumpster: The existing dumpster at the northwest corner of the site needs to be
repaired, and must be screened with hedging. In addition, the Strangler Fig adjacent
the dumpster must be removed. Repair and screening of the dumpster with hedging,
and removal of the Strangler Fig are attached as conditions of approval.
LANDSCAPE PLAN MODIFICATION:
The approved landscape plan which was originally installed on site has been modified
without proper approval. The applicant is now seeking approval of a new landscape
plan which utilizes some existing as well as new plant material. The approved plan
utilized Royal Palms, Cocoplum hedge, Crinum Lilies, Wax Jasmine, Purple Queen,
and Dwarf Pink Penta along the east side of the building. On the north side of the
building the approved plan calls for a Cocoplum hedge. On the south side of the
building the plan includes the installation of Royal Palm trees, Jasmine, and a
Cocoplum hedge.
HPB Staff Report
Doc's Grill and Dairy - Class II Site Plan Modification
Page 4
The modified landscape plan utilizes existing Royal Palms, Jasmine, and Crinum
Lilies. New material includes additional Jasmine, Crinum Lilies, Liriope, Dwarf Oyster
or Dwarf Tibouchina, Topiary, Variegated Trinette, and Podocarpus. The white rock is
to be removed and replaced with mulch and shredded bark. Landscaping along the
north side will remain the same. Along the south side, the modified landscape plan
calls for existing Jasmine, relocated Topiary, Taiwanese Ixora, Mahogany trees, and
removal of asphalt and installation of sod.
The City Horticulturist has reviewed the modified landscape plan and has no
objection.
ELEVATIONS:
The 234 sq. ft. rear addition will be cbs construction, with the walls painted white and
doors painted blue to match the existing building.
ASSESSMENT AND 'CONCLUSIONS
The development proposal involves the construction of a 234 sq. ft. rear addition to
the restaurant, installation of walkways, and modifications to the approved landscape
plan. The new area is being built to provide additional restrooms, which will comply
with HRS requirements. The modified landscape plan will correct the installation of
landscape materials without proper approval. With this project there will be no
negative impacts with respect to traffic, solid waste, and parking.
ALTERNATIVE ,ACTIONS;,
A. Continue with direction and concurrence.
B. Approve COA 8-353 and the associated Site Plan Modification, Landscape Plan
Modification, and Elevation for Doc's Grill and Dairy based upon positive findings
with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and Section 2.4.5(G)(5) of the
Land Development Regulations, subject to conditions.
C. Deny COA 8-353 and the associated Site Plan Modification and Landscape Plan
Modification, and Elevation for Doc's Grill and Dairy with the basis stated.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION ,
A. Site Plan Modification
Approve COA 8-353 for the Site Plan Modification for Doc's Grill and Dairy based
upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and
Section 2.4.5(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, subject to the condition
HPB Staff Report
Doc's Grill and Dairy - Class II Site Plan Modification
Page 5
that the site plan and landscape plan be consistent with respect to proposed
improvements.
B. Landscape Plan Modification
Approve COA 8-353 for the Landscape Plan Modification for Doc's Grill and
Dairy based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4.6.16 of the Land
Development Regulations, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the dumpster be repaired and screened with hedge material.
2. That the Strangler Fig adjacent to the dumpsite be removed.
3. That the landscape plan and site plan be consistent with respect to proposed
improvements.
C. Elevation
Approve COA 8-353 for Doc's Grill and Dairy for the Elevation based upon positive
findings with respect to LDR Section 4.5.1(E).
Attachments:
❑ Site Plan Modification
❑ Approved Landscape Plans
❑ Proposed Landscape Plan Modification
STAFF REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Project Name: COA-327-Continuation
Project Location: 14 S. Swinton Avenue
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD I
The action requested of the Board is that of approval for the construction of a
small front entrance porch for the cottage to the south of the Rectory Building.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
At the meeting of July 1, 1998 the applicant stated that a small front entry porch
was proposed for the cottage. The purpose of the porch is to provide protection
from the rain when entering the front door. The Board felt that the addition of a
porch would be appropriate but requested the applicant to present elevations
and details for review.
The porch roof is composed of an opposing gable supported by plain wood
columns on brick piers. The porch roof is to be copper to match that approved
for the cottage. The exposed gable end is finished with decorative wood
shingles to match those on the adjoining Rectory building.
STAFF COMMENTS
It may be more appropriate to use matching clapboard for the exposed gable
end as opposed to the wood shingles. While the shingles are used on the
Rectory building, introducing a new siding element to the cottage, in such a small
quantity, may not be compatible with the existing clapboard.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Deny with reasons stated.
2. Continue with direction.
3. Approve as presented.
I RECOMMENDED ACTION I
Based upon positive findings to LDR Section 4.5.1 (E), approve the entrance
porch as presented.
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Meeting Date:August 5,1998
Agenda Item: III-B
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Project Name: COA-354
Project Location: 35 S.W. 1st Avenue, Lots 9 and 10 of Block 61
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD
The action requested of the Board is that of approval for the relocation and plot
plan of a contributing single family residence. The building is being moved from
Lot 9, Block 61 (35 S.W. 1st Avenue) in the Old School Square Historic District
to parts of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 35 (the west side of N.W. 4th Avenue) in the
West Settlers Historic District; and
Approval of the pre-construction application associated with the tax abatement
program for eligible historic properties.
BACKGROUND
At the March 18, 1998 meeting the Board approved a site plan for the Sundy
Estates which included using Lots 9 and 10 of Block 61 for required parking for
the project. A contributing single family residence is located on each lot. One of
the conditions of approval was that a COA be submitted for the Board's review
before relocation or demolition of the two contributing structures occurred. On
May 6, 1998 the Board approved the relocation or demolition of both houses but
required a 6 month delay if demolition of either house was necessary.
The CRA has purchased the subject property and will be responsible for its
relocation. A buyer has been found and the property will be sold to the new
owner as soon as the relocation is completed. Built in 1946, the single family
residence at 35 S.W. 1st Avenue will be moved on August 15, 1998 to its new
location on N.W. 4th Avenue in the West Settlers Historic District. Because the
house is contributing and will be relocated to another historic district it is eligible
for the tax abatement program associated with the rehabilitation of historic
properties. As the owner of record, the CRA is filing the pre-construction
application for the tax abatement program.
The house was not included in the contributing inventory of the West Settlers
Historic District, therefore, it will be necessary to list the house on the Local
Register as an addition to the district, however this is a formality and can be
done at a later date.
Meeting Date: August 5, 1998
Agenda Item: II-C
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HPB Staff Report
COA-334-Continuation
Page 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposal consists of the following:
• Moving the house.
• Placing it on a new foundation.
• Repairing any damage incurred during the move.
• Repair windows and screens.
• Clean and repaint.
• Refinish interior wood floors.
• Install a driveway and associated landscaping.
STAFF COMMENTS
The location of the house on the lot conforms to all of the setback regulations.
The exterior brick will remain as existing and the trim will remain white. The
driveway will be asphalt.
The landscaping will be designed to be consistent with the requirements for
single family residences
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Deny with reasons stated.
2. Approve as presented.
3. Approve with the condition that the landscape plans may be approved by the
City Horticulturist, without further Board review.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Based on positive findings to Section 4.5.1(E), approve COA 354 as
presented with the condition that the landscape plans may be approved by
the City Horticulturist, without further Board review.
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Project Name: COA-292 Continuation
Project Location: 225 Royal Court
I ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD , I
The action requested of the Board is that of approval for a front porch screen
enclosure.
BACKGROUND
At the meeting of November 19, 1997 the Board reviewed a proposal for a front
porch screen enclosure to be constructed of factory finished white aluminum.
Based upon the fact that the Design Guidelines, New Construction, state that
artificial and manufactured materials are obtrusive and inappropriate in historic
districts the Board determined that it would be inappropriate to approve
aluminum construction for the front porch. Additionally, two members
questioned the appropriateness of screening the porch regardless of the material
used, however, the consensus was that the porch could be approved if wood
were used for its construction.
The Board voted to continue this item to allow the applicant to return with revised
plans showing the porch supports and door constructed of wood with the wood
porch railing continued on either side of the door.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is proposing to screen the 6' x 14' front porch with charcoal gray
screening; the railing, posts and door will be constructed of wood and painted
white.
The porch roof is supported at the north and south corners with c.b.s. columns
approximately 9" x 9". A wood porch rail runs between the columns and the front
wall on the north and south; and runs approximately half way across the south
portion of the front of the porch, it is anchored by a 4" X 4" wood post to the
north. This post will be relocated further to the north to serve as the left support
for the screen door. The screen door will be aligned with the front door of the
house, and a matching 4 x 4 post will serve as the right door support. A railing to
match the existing will be installed on either side of the front door.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Meeting Date:August 5, 1998
Agenda Item: III-D
HPB Staff Report
COA-292 Continuation-
Page 2
1. Deny, with reasons stated.
2. Approve as presented.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on positive findings to the Design Guidelines, New Construction, approve
the front porch screen enclosure as presented.
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Project Name: COA 321, Frank Fender, Office/Residential
Project Location: 131 N.W. 1st Avenue
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD
The action requested of the Board is that of approval for appropriate hand
railings for the front entrance steps.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is a contributing single family residence which is in the
process of being converted from residential to mixed use residential/office. The
site plan, including a handicapped ramp and parking lot was approved by the
Board on September 3, 1997.
When this development was reviewed by the Fire Department for compliance to
the Life Safety Code it was disapproved until railings are installed on either side
of the front steps. Despite the fact that the stair railing will alter the appearance
of the historic property, and the fact that a handicapped ramp will be installed in
the rear, there is no relief from this requirement which is referred to as the "1994
Addition to the Life Safety Code".
STAFF COMMENTS
The railings must be installed on the inside of the stair wall, due to the width of
the cap on top of the wall. It is not necessary to run railings from the columns to
the front walls, unless it is desired for aesthetic reasons. I feel that the only
appropriate railings would be metal to give the appearance of wrought iron. The
standard vertical wood railing, which would be the lest expensive solution, will be
incompatible to the entrance.
I have selected photos of several metal railings which would be appropriate and
the applicant will welcome any additional suggestions the Board may have. It will
be helpful if the design can be determined at this meeting as the railings need to
be installed as soon as possible.
RECOMMENDATION
Meeting Date: August 5, 1998
Agenda Item: III-E
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HPB Staff Report
COA-321-Continuation
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Approve the stair railings at this meeting so that they may be installed in a timely
manner.
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Project Name: COA-351 Lloyd Hasner Office Building
Project Location: South Side of NW 2nd Street, Between Swinton Avenue
and NW 1st Avenue
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD
The action requested of the Board is that of a recommendation to the Planning and
Zoning Board on Conditional Use requests to establish a mixed-use development
containing more than one residential use on a parcel and to allow the owner the ability
to lease the commercial space and the residential space to parties that are not
proprietors or employees of the business for a project known as the Lloyd Hasner
Office Building.
The subject properties are located on the south side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
(NW 2nd Street), between Swinton Avenue and NW 1st Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is vacant and involves Lots 1 and 9, Block 59, Town of Linton Plat
and contains .23 acres. The properties are located within the OSS Historic District and
are zoned OSSHAD (Old School Square Historic Arts District). The lots are separated
by an existing paved north/south alley. At its meeting of December 3, 19.97, the Historic
Preservation Board approved a project known as Courtyard Villas, a duplex
development that was to be situated on Lot 1 (SE corner of Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard and NW 1st Avenue). That project was never built, and a new developer has
purchased the referenced properties and wishes to construct a mixed-use development
on each of the lots.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The development proposal involves the construction of a mixed-use development on
each lot (mirror image) consisting of the following:
• 2,800 sq.ft. office space on the first floor;
• 2 residential units on the second floor consisting of 1,300 sq.ft. each (total 2,600
sq.ft.); and
• Construction of 9 parking spaces and associated landscaping.
Meeting Date: August 5, 1998
Agenda Item: IV-A
HPB Staff Report
COA-351-Llyod Hasner Office Building
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Pursuant to LDR Section 4.4.25(C)(2) within the OSSHAD zone district, on a parcel that
has as its principal use a non-residential use, there may be one single family residence,
either within a separate structure or within a structure housing a non-residential use,
provided that one of the situations exists:
a) The residence is occupied by the owner, proprietor, or employee of a business
enterprise conducted on the property; or,
b) The business is owned, or operated, by the owner of the parcel; or,
c) The residence is occupied by the owner of the parcel.
The development proposal includes two separate request to establish the following
Conditional Uses with the OSSHAD:
• Section 4.4.25(D)(1) The existence of more than one residential use on the parcel
upon which there is mixed use (residential and non-residential usage). More than
one residential unit may be located within a mixed use structure.
• Section 4.4.25(D)(2) On a parcel that has as its principal use a non-residential use,
residential use which occurs other than as provided for in Subsection (C)(2).
The owner is requesting conditional use approval to allow two residential units on the
second floors of the structures [REF: 4.4.24(D)(1)] located on Lots 1 and 9. The owner
is requesting Conditional Use approval under subsection (D)(2) to have the flexibility to
lease and or sell the mixed use developments in the future to someone other than as
provided for in Subsection (C)(2) for both the developments.
On Lot 1, it is the owner's intent to conduct his business (Castle Florida Building
Corporation) in a portion of the office space, and one of the partners will occupy one of
the residential units. This situation meets the intent of the code under subsection
(C)(2). However, the structure located on Lot 9 is a stand alone development and does
not meet the intent of LDR Section 4.4.25(C)(2), therefore Section 4.4.25(D)(2) applies.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
At its meeting of July 1, 1998, the Historic Preservation Board held a pre-application
meeting with the applicant and was in support of the development proposal.
RECOMMENDATION
HPB Staff Report
COA-351-Llyod Hasner Office Building
Page 3
By motion, recommend to the Planning and Zoning Board approval of the Conditional
Use requests for the Lloyd Hasner Office Building, to allow more than one residential
unit on the same parcel as a mixed use development and within the same structure;
and to allow on a parcel that has as its principal use a non-residential use, residential
use which occurs other than as provided for in Subsection (C)(2).
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING DATE: August 5, 1998
LOCATION: FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
I. ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by the Second Vice-Chairperson at 6:00 P.M. Upon
roll call it was determined that a quorum was present.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Hurlburt, Tony Keller, Betty Diggans, Shane Ames,
Vera Farrington
MEMBERS ABSENT: Debora Turner, John Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Pat Cayce
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Keller, seconded by Ms. Farrington, and passed 5-0 to approve
the following minutes:
✓ May 20, 1998
✓ June 3, 1998
✓ June 17, 1998
✓ July 1, 1998
III. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
A. COA-353: Doc's Soft Serve, 10 N. Swinton Avenue, Contributing Building, Old
School Square Historic District. Thaddeus Cohen, Applicant, Michael Kourgiantakis,
Owner of the Business.
Item Before the Board: The consideration of COA 8-353, which incorporates the
following aspects associated with Class II Site Plan Modification for Doc's Grill and
Dairy, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(G)(1)(b):
❑ Site Plan changes associated with a 234 sq. ft. addition
❑ Modification of a previously approved landscape plan; and,
❑ Elevation changes.
It was moved by Mr. Keller, seconded by Ms. Farrington, and passed 5-0 to approve
COA 8-353 as presented for the Site Plan Modification for Doc's Grill and Dairy
based upon positive finding with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and
Section 2.4.5(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, subject to the following
condition that the site plan and landscape plan be consistent with respect to
proposed improvements.
It was moved by Ms. Hurlburt, seconded by Ms. Diggans and passed 5-0 to approve
COA 8-353 as presented for the Landscape Plan Modification for Doc's Grill and
Dairy based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4.6.16 of the Land
Development Regulations, subject to the following conditions:
• That the dumpster be repaired and screened with hedge material,
• That the Strangler Fig adjacent to the dumpsite be removed; and,
• That the landscape plan and site plan be consistent with respect to
proposed improvements.
It was moved by Mr. Keller, seconded by Ms. Farrington and passed 5-0 to approve
COA 8-353 as presented for Doc's Grill and Dairy for the Elevation based upon
positive findings with respect to LDR Section 4.5.1(E).
B. COA-327-Continuation: Cottage at the Rectory, 14 S. Swinton Avenue,
Contributing Building, Old School Square Historic District. John Szerdi, Architect and
Authorized Agent.
Item Before the Board: The action requested of the Board is that of approval for the
construction of a small front entrance porch for the cottage to the south of the rectory
Building.
It was moved by Mr. Ames, seconded by Ms. Farrington and passed 5-0 to
approved the entrance porch as presented, based upon positive findings to LDR
Section 4.5.1(E).
C. COA-354: Contributing Single Family Residence to be relocated from 35 SW 1st
Avenue, OSSHD to a Portion of Lots 3 and 4, Block (West Side of NW 4th Avenue)
West Settlers Historic District. Sherry Johnson, Authorized Agent.
Item Before the Board: the action requested by the Board is that of approval for the
relocation and plot plan of a contributing single family residence. The building is
being moved from Lot 9, Block 61 (35 SW 1st Avenue) in the OSSHD to parts of Lot 3
and 4 of Block 35 (the west side of NW 4th Avenue) in the West Settlers Historic
District.
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The Pre-construction application associated with the tax abatement program for
eligible historic properties was withdrawn by the applicant as the owners will utilize
the CRA's low interest loan program.
It was moved by Mr. Ames, seconded by Ms. Farrington and passed 5-0 to approve
COA 354 as presented, based upon positive findings to Section 4.5.1(E), with the
condition that the landscape plans may be approved by the City Horticulturist,
without further Board review
D. COA-292 Continuation: 225 Royal Court, Noncontributing Structure, Del-Ida Park
Historic District. Tulia Taylor, Owner.
Item Before the Board: The action requested of the Board is that of approval for a
front porch screen enclosure.
It was moved by Mr. Ames, seconded by Ms. Diggans and passed 5-0 to approve
the front porch screen enclosure as presented, based upon positive findings to the
Design Guidelines, New Construction.
E. COA-321 Continuation: 131 NW 1'Avenue, Contributing Building, OSSHD. Frank
Fender, Owner.
Item Before the Board: The action requested of the Board is that of approval for
appropriate hand railings for the front entrance steps.
It was moved by Mr. Ames, seconded by Mr. Keller and passed 5-0 to approve the
installation of traditional decorative stair railings to be made of wrought iron or
wrought/cast aluminum designs and color (black, taupe, or white) to be at the
owner's discretion. The railings may be installed either on the inside of the stair
walls or attached to the columns and the center of the stairwell caps.
IV. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS
A. COA-351: Lloyd Hasner Office Building, Pursuant to a Development Proposal
Presented by Lloyd Hasner for Lots 1 and 9, Block 59, OSSHD.
Item Before the Board: The action requested of the Board is that of making a
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board on Conditional Use requests to
establish mixed-use development containing more than one residential use on a
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parcel and to allow the owner the ability to lease the commercial space and the
residential space to parties that are not proprietors or employees of the business.
It was moved by Ms. Hurlburt, seconded by Mr. Keller and passed 5-0 to recommend
that this is an appropriate and compatible project for the historic district, in both
architectural design and proposed use. The Board has no objection to the fact that
more than one residential unit is proposed for the second floor of the buildings.
However the Board expressed concern with eliminating the requirements of LDR
Section 4.4.24(C)(2) which states:
• The residence is occupied by the owner, proprietor, or employee of a
business enterprise conducted on the property; or
♦ The business is owned, or operated, by the owner of the parcel; or
• The residence is occupied by the owner of the parcel.
The Board felt that relaxing the above requirements might lead to absentee
ownership and an all tenant building with lack of concern for adequate property
maintenance. It was suggested that the office spaces and the residential units be
united by condominium ownership so that some form of control is retained which
would allow the project to conform to the above LDR Section.
V. REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
A. Reports from Historic District Representatives
None
B. Board Members
None
C. Staff
None
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, Ms. Farrington moved to adjourn
the meeting at. 7:30 P.M. , seconded by Mr. Ames and passed 5-0.
The undersigned is the Secretary of the Historic Preservation Board and the information
provided herein is the Minutes of the meeting of said body for August 5, 1998, which were
formally adopted and approved by the Board on , 1998.
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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.
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DELRAY BEACH
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AGENDA
1993
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Meeting Date: August 19, 1998
Type of Meeting: Regular Meeting
Location: First Floor Conference Room
Time: 6:00 P.M.
The Historic Preservation Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 1998
has been CANCELED.
The next meeting of the Historic Preservation Board will be held on Wednesday,
September 2, 1998 at 6:00 PM in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
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Pat Cayce
Historic Preservation Planner
POSTED ON: August 14, 1998