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1993 AGENDA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Meeting Date: November 6, 1996
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. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Recommend to the City Commission that the Sandoway House, 142 S.
Ocean Boulevard, be Designated Historic and Listed in the Local Register
of Historic Places.
III. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
A. COA-286 Continuation: Back Room Bar, 16 E. Atlantic Avenue,
Old School Square Historic District. Bright Horizons Investment
Corp. Owner. Butch Johnson or Leigh Gove Authorized Agents.
Approval for a Sign and Location of Paint Trim Colors.
IV. REPORTS AND COMMENTS
A. Reports from Historic District Representatives
B. Board Members
C. Staff
HPB Meeting
November 6, 1996
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V. ADJOURN
Pat Cayce
• Historic Preservation Planner
POSTED ON: October 31, 1996
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 1996
LOCATION: FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
I. ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by the Vice-Chairman at 6:00 P.M. Upon roll call it
was determined that a quorum was present.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Johnson, Vera Farrington, Pat Healy-
Golembe, Susan Hurlburt, Betty Diggans
MEMBERS ABSENT: John Vaughan, Debora Turner
STAFF PRESENT: Pat Cayce, Jeff Costello, Diana Mund
Randall Stofft requested that the Board amend the agenda to hear COA 8-289 Continuation
re: amending the conditions of approval for the site plan. Vice-Chairman Johnson denied
the request.
IL PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
A. Recommend to the City Commission that the Sandoway House, 142 S. Ocean
Boulevard, be Designated Historic and Listed in the Local Register of Historic
Places.
Vice-Chairman Johnson stated that this was a Quasi-Judicial item. Therefore,
anyone wishing to speak on this item would have to be sworn in. The Vice-
Chairman then asked anyone wishing to speak to raise their right hand.
Board Secretary Diana Mund then administered the oath to those wishing to
speak.
The following spoke in favor:
Carolyn Patton, 1020 Tamarind
Kathy Appleton, resident of Nassua Park, Phoned staff on November 4, 1996
Know one spoke in opposition.
It was moved by Ms. Farrington, seconded by Ms. Golembe and passed 5-0
that based upon positive findings to LDR Sections 4.5.1(6)(1),(2), & (3), and
4.5.1(C), recommend to the City Commission that the Sandoway House be
designated historic and be listed on the Local Register of Historic Places.
III. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
A. COA 8-8-286 Continuation: Back Room Bar; 16 E. Atlantic Avenue; Old
School Square Historic District; Bright Horizons Investment Corporation,
Owner; Butch Johnson & Leigh Gove, Authorized Agents; Mark Little, Bright
Image Signs, Sign Contractor.
Item Before the Board: The action requested of the Board is that of approving
a COA for a sign, and location of the building's trim colors.
The applicant decided not to change the approved trim colors.
It was moved by Ms. Golembe, seconded by Ms. Farrington and passed 5-0 to
approve COA 8-286 Continuation as presented based upon positive findings
with respect to LDR Sections 4.5.1(E), and 4.6.7(D)(2), with the following
condition:
• That the sign is acceptable to the Building Department's Sign Review
Committee.
IV. REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
A. Reports from Historic District Representatives
None
B. Board Members
Mr. Johnson passed out copies of an article entitled "Getting Neighborly
About Preservation Regulations, An Rx for Historic District Anxiety".
Ms. Golembe inquired if it would be appropriate to hold a special meeting for
Mr. Stofft. Staff stated that Mr. Stofft had sufficient of time to submit his
application to for this agenda but, did not do so. They therefore, did not
advise holding a special meeting as they felt it would set a bad precedent.
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C. Staff
Ms. Cayce informed the Board that the City Commission approved the tax
exemption for improvements to historic properties on first reading, and it
would be going before them for second and final reading on November 19th.
Ms. Cayce informed the Board that Tulia Taylor's house would be coming
before them at their November 20th meeting.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, Ms. Golembe moved to adjourn
the meeting at 6:50 P.M., seconded by Ms. Hurlburt 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 November 6, 1996, which
were formally adopted and approved by the Board on November 20, 1996.
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Diana Mund
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 PRE::: :RV:TIO•
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Project Name: Sandoway House
Project Location: 142 S. Ocean Boulevard
The action requested of the Board is that voting to recommend to the City
Commission that the Sandoway House be granted historic status by designating
the property to the Local Register of Historic Places.
On September 24, 1996 the Board conducted a formal review of the designation
report for the Sandoway House and voted to set the date for the public hearing
for the HPB meeting of November 6, 1996. After conducting the public hearing
and evaluating the public comments, the Board will vote to transmit the
designation nomination to the City Commission.
1. Deny the nomination, with reasons stated.
2. Approve the nomination.
RECOMMEND .< .
1. Make positive findings to LDR Sections 4.5.1(B )(1)(2) & (3) and 4.5.1(C),
and recommend to the City Commission that the Sandoway House be
designated historic and be Listed in the Local Register of Historic Places.
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Meeting Date: November 6, 1996
Agenda Item: II
DESIGNATION REPORT
Historic Preservation Board
Delray Beach,Florida
Sandoway House
142 S. Ocean Boulevard
Constructed 1936
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DESIGNATION REPORT: 142 South Ocean Boulevard
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
II. LOCATION MAP
III. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
IV. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE •
V. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES
VII PHOTOGRAPHY •
Report prepared September 1996 by Jo-Anne M. Peck and Carolyn H. R. Patton.
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L GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: 142 South Ocean Boulevard,Delray Beach, Palm Beach County,
Florida
Date of Construction: 1936
Architect: Credited to: Samuel Ogren
Builder: Unknown
Present Owner: Palm Beach County
Present Use: Currently being transformed into a Nature Center
Future Use: Sandoway House Nature Center
Present Zoning: Residential
Future Zoning: Community Facility
Legal Description: BEACH LOTS DELRAY, S 73 FT OF Ni 100 FT OF LT 24,
LESS W 355 FT
Classification for
Designation: Architectural, historical and cultural
IL LOCATION MAP
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Ill. ARCIEHTECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Sandoway House was constructed in 1936 and is credited to local architect, Samuel Ogren, the
first architect to practice in Delray Beach. Ogren's prolific works shaped both the public and private
character of the City of Delray Beach, including the National Register listed High School and
Gymnasium (now known as Old School Square).
The Sandoway House was constructed in the then-emerging Resort Colonial Revival (or Resort Colonial)
style,which was polular in Delray Beach during the years of the Great Depression. It is one of only a
handful of houses in this style of architecture remaining on the City's beachfront.
Overview of the Resort Colonial Revival Style(1930-1939)
Despite the Great Depression there was still a great deal of residential construction in Delray Beach,
much of it built by wealthy winter residents along the beachfront. In response to the economic
difficulties in the nation, a more restrained form of architecture became popular. Resort Colonial
Revival. This relatively modest style was in deliberate contrast to the more flamboyant and
exuberant Mediterranean Revival style which was in vogue only a decade before,during the Florida
Boom of the 1920s. A subtype of the Colonial Revival style,the Resort Colonial genre combined
the best features of colonial and vernacular design with interesting resort details such as open-air
balconies.
Typically,Resort Colonial Revival is two-story with either a rectangular or square plan. Roofs arc
hipped or side-gabled with boxed eaves and little overhang,occasionally decorated with dentils or
simple cornices.Both symmetrical and asymmetrical facades are common. The main entrance tends
to be simple in ornament;but remains a focal point of the facade. Windows are usually double-hung
with six, eight,or nine panes. Bay, paired and triple windows can also be found. Wood cladding
is most common in Florida,but masonry examples can be found. The interiors of these houses were
often filled with beautifully crafted architectural elements.
The city's inventory of these type of remaining structures includes but a handful remaining along
the waterfront.
Subject Property •
The Sandoway House is typical of Resort Colonial Revival in its use of New England clapboard
construction combined with an airy porch to capitalize on the sea breezes.
The two-story wood-framed house is rectangular in form with the open porch on the second floor
looking over the ocean.Originally the house featured a corresponding porch directly below on the.
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first floor which has been replaced by a wrap-around screened porch, added in 1980. The hipped
roof is clad with asphalt shingles and features a central chimney. The second story is framed in
vertical batten and boards and the first floor is sheathed in horizontal clapboard. Most of the
original 8/8 pane wood double hung windows are existing as are the original operable wood shutters.
An example of the deliberate lack of outward ostentation can be seen in the elegant arched window
which is located on the south facade of the Sandoway House and is not visible to passersby on the
street.
Interior details in Sandoway House include a graceful winding staircase, solid Dade County pine
floors, cypress ceilings,crown moldings and double-hung wood windows throughout.
IV. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Sandoway House is listed in the Florida Department of State Master Site File IOrentory of Historic
Structures and is eligible for listing in the City's Local Register of Historic Places.
Sandoway House was built for retired produce broker Y. B. Evans from Deerfield Beach in 1936.
It is believed that Mr.Evans commissioned local Architect Samuel Ogren to design the house as a
retirement home. Mr. Evans was appointed as Lieutenant-Colonel and Personal Aide to Florida
Governor Fred P. Cone in 1937. The position was honorary and consisted of accompanying the
Governor on state and ceremonial occasions.
Sandoway House provides cultural significance as it exemplifies the historical,political, economic
and social trends reflected in Delray Beach during the Great Depression. Designed in a unique style
adapted to both the local climate and socio-economic conditions of the nation, the house provides
significant clues about the values, lifestyle and social consciousness of the upper-class citizens
moving to Delray Beach during the 1930s.
V. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
142 South Ocean Boulevard, commonly known as Sandoway House, is eligible for listing on the
City's Local Register of Historic Places both for its architectural and social significance.
Aesthetically,it portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by its architectural style.
Additionally, it contains elements of design, detail and craftsmanship of outstanding quality which
represented, in its time, a significant adaptation to the south Florida environment. It portrays
cultural significance as it exemplifies the historical, political,economic and social trends as reflected
in Defray Beach during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
It is appropriate that this building be listed on the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy
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of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation.
Criteria for Designation
Section 4.5.1(B)of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beacn outlines the
criteria for designating properties br 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 arc
the criteria which relate to this property.
(2) A building,structure, or site will be deemed to have historical or cultural significance if it
meets one or more of the following criteria:
(a) Is associated in a significant way with the life or activities of a person important in
the City(for example,the homestead of a local founding family).
(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 etivironment in an era of history characterized by one or more
distinctive architectural styles."
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(b) "Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of 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
paragraph of the above criteria be met.
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VL BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES
City Building Card records, City of Delray Beach.
City of Delray Beach Tax Records.
Defray Beach Design Guid lines,Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board, 1990.
Delray News, 1935-1937.
Matthew Gracey, Sr., Letter dated May 11, 1995 and personal inter-view, 1995.
Historical Structure Form_Florida Master Site File.
Samuel Ogren,Jr., Archives of Samuel Ogren, Sr.
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Project Name: COA-286-Continuation
Project Location: 16 E. Atlantic Avenue, Back Room Bar •
The action requested of the Board is that of approval of COA-286-Continuation
for the installation of a new sign and the location of paint trim colors.
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On October 2, 1996 the Board approved the renovation of the front facade of the
building, including the paint colors. However, the Board did not approve the
design elements of the sign and recommended that the applicant return with a
revised sign design. Because the non-historic awnings will be removed to
accommodate the sign, the location of the paint trim colors will possibly need to
be revised from those originally presented. The Board recommended that
approval for the location of the paint trim colors be tabled until the applicant
returned with the revised sign design.
At its meeting of October 16, 1996 the Board commented on the revised sign at
a pre-application review. The Board was in favor of the new, simplified, sign but
suggested that the triangular center projection of the original sign be retained.
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Facade
The facade design approval which was reviewed at the October 2, 1996 meeting
included the following:
• The two existing storefront windows and entrance doors will be replaced with
a three paneled metal window/door system.
• The columns which support the overhang will be enlarged with painted metal
column covers.
• The existing awnings will be painted with one of the three colors of the
proposed pallet.
Meeting Date: November 6 , 1996
Agenda Item: Ill-A
HPB Staff Report
COA-286-Continuation
Page 2
• A horizontal metal railing will be installed along the roof to accommodate a
roof deck dining area proposed for the Avenue Bar and Grill, which is
adjacent to the east.
The applicant has stated that the new windows and doors will not be installed at
this time. However, the columns will be covered. The awnings, as previously
stated, are not historic and will be removed to accommodate the installation of
the new sign. The horizontal metal railing will be installed.
The building has been painted the approved color; the location of the trim colors
will be finalized at the meeting.
Sign
The sign (sketch attached) is to have blue copy with the letters shadowed; white
copy track with 6" black changeable letters; the neon bars are to be yellow.
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When the sign was reviewed at the pre-application the Board suggested that the
triangular projection of the first sign be retained. However, in discussing the sign
with the applicant, he pointed out that the Back Room's logo would not fit on the
triangular projection that was first submitted and that he would prefer to install
the sign as presented. Staff feels that this is sufficient reason to forgo the
triangular projection and approve the sign as presented so that the business logo
can be retained.
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The Sign Review Committee approved the plan as submitted at its meeting of
November 1, 1996.
>> >L ERNA.,;.>IV:,,:.,.:<:>:.>::::fidN.::;::ERIE >€€ IREM i i> <
By separate motion for sign and trim color location:
1. Continue with direction.
2. Deny with reasons stated.
3. Approve as presented.
HPB Staff Report •
COA-286-Continuation
Page 3
RECOMMENDATION
Facade
1. Based on positive findings to LDR Section 4.5.1(E) approve the location of
the trim colors associated with COA-286 as presented by the applicant.
Sign
1. Based on positive findings to LDR Sections 4.5.1(E) and 4.6.7(D)(2) approve
the sign associated with COA 8-286.
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ItN A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT,TOWN block. Regulations protect the buildings'
officials decide what homeowners original appearance and the district's historic
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can do to their old houses.That means culture.Early agricultural land may continue
folks can't necessarily add on as the as a working farm,or an old Main Street may
family grows,or alter the façade to their remain commercial.
tastes.It may mean red tape.All of this can Regulations can block,or at least de-
worry househunters,gnaw at homeowners lay, demolition of a building or a wing.
planning additions, _ :_ Some unscrupulous j
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iemic anxiety.in >-_ ��p1,;, `y, ,r' a°: to circumvent this
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trict ordinance. ,6,1 — S ;t,., I' 1 building to fall into
Relax.The re- t ' S =_i jr such disrepair that it
L- ality is that historic .,---~`'� 'r a ;,.1 • eventually collapses ,I:
it districting creates an �� '� or is condemned,
amenable situation `= _� � { '` clearing the way for
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for homeowners sen- a new development. •
sitive to the. goals of - To prevent this,many
preservation.If you're Historic districts are often thought to be urban districts enforce a f
concerned with things phenomena,or to apply only to colonial-era minimum mainte-
lilike neighborhood in- or Victorian neighborhoods.In truth,they're nance requirement. ,1
tegrity,living in a his as varied as ese two in New York City's Districts also limit
new construction on
Greenwich Village
th (opposite)and on Nantucket,
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toric district should off the coast of Massachusetts(above).
be painless,especially undeveloped land
since regulation is usually limited to main- and provide specific guidelines for the de- I
• taining the original exterior as seen from the sign of new structures.
street.District newcomers just need a dose Most commissions also regulate how
of information to cure their worry. old-house owners can alter their buildings.
This is what causes anxiety,because it ap-
Neighborhood Preservation parently restricts property owners'control.
THOUGH HISTORIC DISTRICTS ARE AS VARIED It can also potentially,delay construction pro-
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• •-s they are numerous, they share the goal jects for months as meetings,hearings,site I if maintaining the neighborhood's archi- visits,and deliberations proceed.
,ctural character,whether it's a colonial- Yet local historic districts generally
era village center or a igio working-class limit their regulations to the house's exte-
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY GROSS & DALE] OPPOSITE); NO\'ErIBER/DECEI,IBER 1996 25
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The latest trend in historic rior,and usually only the façade or areas vis- lots of districts do not regulate paint colors
districts:20th-century ible from the public way.The district may at all because they are entirely reversibly
neighborhoods such as prohibit or limit changes in materials(such Some districts even permit vinyl siding.
Pasadena's Bungalow Heaven
Historic District,where as siding and windows), changes in form
house tours are sold out. (such as added dormers or garages),and re- The Historical
moval of historic elements (such as deco- Architecture Review Board
rative brackets,regardless of how hard they WHEN A PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN A DISTRICT
are to paint). Such alterations irreversibly submits construction plans to the town,the
destroy building fabric.Many districts require historic preservation officer reviews them.
a historically appropriate paint scheme— Generally, the officer can approve plans
but few actually dictate specific colors.And that clearly abide by the district guidelines;
I ��`ram he or she refers questionable projects to a
historical architecture review board,a corn-
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"at '''• . 'fail{ 47.1,_E I - \-,- : . builders,lawyers, architects,historians, or
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t ., �.. '' r - ^ ,v t'I. 74 24 �' 'i ;; " In some cases,the board is essentially
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: L ✓ * toothless,It advises homeowners,but can-
'' `ram A � r;; ' • ,- not regulate building treatment In other dis-
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- board's wishes. Most often,the board
f •itself must issue a certificate of approval for
` - i -a,, _ proposals before construction commences.
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_,.u Designation as a local historic district
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t :--- ,,f .a. .promotes neighborhood survival.This block
:_i in the Ridgeland Historic District(Oak Park,
_: r f Ill.)today looks much the same as it did when
;` _ .. ‘.`-t- this photo was taken in 1926.
26 OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOUGLAS KEISTER (TOP);THE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY OF OAK PARK.ND RIVER FOREST (BOTTOM)
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No one would dare complain about ordinances
that have preserved this vignette,the meeting
of two centuries and a preservation icon.
Ivt g x Everyday Houses Often confused with local historic
14 1 \ , districts,the Register is the list of
1. r ' } - = Not all historic districts are jaw- America's most significant cultural
� _ . _ „ N. dropping examples of pristine resources.It's primarily an honorific'_' ,i ' Ji•
architectural history.Such were the listing.Unless a proposed development
P.= -"T"�' earliest local historic districts.And yes, is federally funded,listing does not14
, ~.n because they delineate very cohesive protect historic properties from
" � i hit _ I ; {' and important environs,they tend to alteration or demolition.See"Making I;
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i • it-v , : impose stringent controls on the Honor Roll,"Jan./Feb.1993.)
"' homeowners.These first districts were A wave of historic districts came
rr.. created before federal or state laws had after the Tax Reform Act of.1976,
C enacted legislation to guide such which used tax credits to foster
�t policy.The city of Charleston,South rehabilitation of historic buildings and
Carolina,created the first districts in discourage demolition.(Much of the
1931;the Vieux Came district in New tax incentive has been eliminated.)
I i Orleans followed in 1937. The most recent districts tend to be t
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7;--- After World War II,many historic much larger and to encompass homes
districts were created.Some notable of many eras and styles.These every-
- _ examples:Alexandria,Virginia,in 1946; day districts may include hundreds of
and Beacon Hill,Boston,in 1955.Then, houses and buildings of less-than-
. `/I . - "•' the federal Historic Preservation Act of landmark importance.And they tend
-- _ -- 1966 set out guidelines for the creation to be aimed at general protection for
An alley is part of the townhouse layout of local historic districts.(It also created the integrity of the buildings,with less
of Alexandria,Virginia. the National Register of Historic Places. stringent guidelines.
PHOTOGRAPHS B1 DOUGLAS KEISTER (TOP); NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1996 27
JAMES C. MASSEI (ABOVE)
STEWARDSHIP
..- _ - -. The board's decisions may be ap-
pealed through the courts or through a lo-
cal process(which helps avoid legal battles
and associated fees).Violations of the board's
rulings may result in fines,sometimes cal-
culated on a hundreds-or even thousands-
of
lam' ` _ .;. �. J-• _: ,, _ of-dollars-per-day basis.The board may also
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force violators to reproduce building fabric
_II. } that's been destroyed.
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M11111 � • �= `• - How to Gauge the Regulations
1 MIN. ,�i. r � THE BEST RESOURCE ABOUT THE HISTORIC
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district is the preservation officer.This staff
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�Y person can answer questions about the dis-
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r-'-- ----=-� �L-� �_ •z t ability of alterations you're considering.
r _ L. ` s— . r -- __ - The officer can also refer You to the district's
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• _ 1� t: �'~ . _ guidelines,which set down in ink the goals
___ - t._-__ - 5 i_ and regulations of the district.Beyond that,
' — determine stringency by reading minutes
- _ — '- of past meetings and press coverage of the
formation of the district or recent disputes.
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If there have been major conflicts, speak
Fachwerk,or German half-timber construction,in historic Zoar,Ohio, to the players involved.
is the vernacular treasure that led to preservation. You can learn a lot—especially in
new districts,where there may not be much
The District's Goals of a public record—by taking a look at the -
district's historic building survey. This in- _
The power that a local historic district wields has a lot to do with what ventory identifies the architectural and his-
sort of architecture it protects.Districts can oversee landscapes, torical qualities of buildings that should be
industrial buildings,wilderness,and archaeological remains.Some preserved.Read the entry about your address.
historic districts conserve an agricultural section of town,and might It may rate the house's significance and in-
impose a right-to-farm law to preempt complaints by neighbors about dicate such things as whether an early ad-
dust,machinery noise,or other nuisances related to farming.The two dition to the structure—say,a sagging rear
main types of historic districts,though,protect commercial and ell—is considered essential.
residential areas and have very different goals.
A historic district in a commercial area may be more concerned with
economic development than period architecture.By establishing a
district,the commission may become eligible to receive grant money and t.
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other pecuniary benefits.These funds can be converted to low-interest
loans or other financial incentives for businesses that locate within the _
district.The primary goal is to encourage occupation of buildings in the 1:--,t1f' t- CYf t •i
district,which protects the old storefronts on Main Street from new ,1 '}lilt ...-" •`
development and abandonment for suburban malls.Historic districts 13F . 41111
designed for these purposes tend to have only moderate regulations i.- t
about building treatment. ''SF = 3
6:Etz fi More common,and significant for homeowners,are districts that protect t ''`�
the historic architectural character of a residential neighborhood.These i.
typically seek to maintain visual continuity.This may be accomplished by r
prohibiting alteration of building exteriors.In the case of a neighborhood of __.1 '� ci!I '
landmark-quality residences,the restrictions may be most specific.In _
districts consisting of up-scale homes in pure and pristine architectural ^�
styles,restrictions may ban any changes to the visible areas of the exterior, Historic districts often embrace commercial
1 I structures,for economic reasons as much as
extending to even paint schemes and landscaping. for historic preservation goals.
28 OLD HOUSE JOURNAL PHOTOGRAPHS BY CROSS & DALEY
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How to Present Your Plans upon the legal powers granted to the board RESOURCES
PLANNED ADDITIONS,ALTERATIONS, RENO- by the ordinance,the money available for National Alliance of
rations, and upgrades can be rejected for legal battles, and, as with all human en- Preservation Commissions
Hall States,Suite 342
incompatibility with the building or the deavors, upon the personalities of current 444 North Capitol Street
neighborhood.The board will consider the board members.Attend some meetings be- Washington,D.C.20001
1.ly and appropriateness of the project's fore your date to get a sense of the board.
,scale,and building materials—goals Presentation is crucial.Make it clear National Trust for Historic
Preservation
most sensitive homeowners already share. that a historically appropriate addition or al- 1785 Massachusetts Ave.NW
It's also possible that a building plan teration is your goal, too.Anticipate ques- Washington,D.C.20036
can be rejected for excessive compatibility. lions and be prepared with answers. It's a (202)588-6000
If a proposed alteration looks too much like good idea to use a preservation architect or
the original structure, it may mislead ob- a consulting architectural historian.If you
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servers and obscure the historical record. do,by all means bring these professionals
Avoid this offense by establishing a clear line to the commission's hearing. Provide the
of demarcation between old and new con- board with several detailed,full-color ren-
struction. Refer to the Secretary of the In- derings of the finished project from differ-
A preservation effort on
terior's Standards for the Treatment of His- ent perspectives,especially as it will be seen behalf of one building—say,
toric Properties[Supt.of Documents,Goy- from the public way.Your obvious familiarity a train station—often raises
ernment Printing Office,P.O.Box 371954, with the district, the style and period of consciousness about other
structures or even an entire
Pittsburgh, PA I525o, 2o2-512-1800], fre- your home,the history of architecture.and residential area.This station
quently the model used by historic districts. with local regulations and procedures cer- is in Lamy,New Mexico,
The stringency of the review depends tainly helps your case. a near Santa Fe.
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