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HPB-08-04-1993 4 AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING CITY OF DELRAY BEACH Meeting Date: August 4, 1993 Type of Meeting: Regular Meeting Location: 1st 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 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 21, 1993 III . PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS None IV. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS A. COA 8-201-A 303 N. Swinton Avenue, Contributing Structure, Old School Square Historic District. Cindy & Michael Landman, Owners . Exterior design modifications to previously approved plans. B. COA 8-212 19 Andrews Avenue, Individually Listed in the Local Register of Historic Places. Pat Healy-Golembe, Owner. Minor modifications to the front entrance; and balcony railing for the second story porch. V. DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS ITEMS Nomination for Preservation Awards. • Agenda Historic Preservation Board August 4, 1993 Page 22 VI . REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Reports form Historic District Representatives B. Board Members C. Staff VII . ADJOURN POSTED ON: July 29, 1993 Pat Cayce, fis •r' Preservation Planner MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1993 Location: 1st floor Conference Room 100 N.W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 1. Roll Call: The Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at 6 : 07 P.M. Board Members: Christine Bull Absent Margie Miller Absent Daniel Carter (Vice Chair) Present Sandy Jamison Present Pat Healy-Golembe Present Buck Miller (2nd vice Chair) Present Rose Sloan (Chair) Absent Staff Members Present: Jeff Costello, Planning & Zoning Department Pat Cayce, Planning & Zoning Department City Commissioners Present: Barbara Smith II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 21, 1993 Pat Healy-Golembe moved for approval of the minutes for the July 21, 1993 meeting, seconded by Buck Miller. Motion passed 4-0. III . PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: None. IV. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: A. COA 8-201-A: 303 N.Swinton Avenue, Contributing Structure, Old School Square Historic District. Cindy and Michael Landman, Owners. Exterior design modifications to previously approved plans . Front door and entrance modification summary: The single 3 ' door as shown on the photo and sketch was approved, as an alternate to the previously approved double doors . The wood and glass sidelights requested for either side of the door were denied. The door is to be flanked with plain stucco walls between the door frame and the existing columns. Based on Section 4.5. 1(E) (9) , Visual compatibility, with respect to the Design Guidelines ' reference to Entrances; and based on appropriateness to the front (west) facade, the motion was as follows : Approve the 3 ' single door as presented; omit the proposed sidelights, and fill the areas between the door and the posts with solid stucco walls . Buck Miller moved to approve this portion of COA 8-201-A, Seconded by Pat Healy-Golembe. The vote was as follows: Daniel Carter - yes-; Sandy Jamison - yes-; Pat Healy-Golembe - yes-; Buck Miller - yes-. Motion passed 4-0. Glass block installed in place of approved clear glass windows, summary: It came to the Board's attention that a glass block wall panel had been installed where the approved plans required clear glass windows. The applicant is requesting approval to allow the glass blocks to remain. Additionally, a small glass block panel, located to the south side of the wall projection which supports the front door, and was existing at the time the COA was initially approved, is to remain. The Board had no objection the the small glass block panel remaining as its impact on the front facade is minimal. The Board felt that to allow the large glass block wall panel to remain was inappropriate to the structure; added to the nonconformity of the of the front facade; and was inconsistent with the remaining Mission Revival style architectural elements which the applicants are trying to preserve. Failing to make positive findings with respect to Section 4 .5. 1, Historic Preservation, the motion was as follows: The glass blocks are to be removed from the west wall and the previously approved clear glass windows are to be installed. The small glass block panel located around the corner from the front door may remain or may be plastered over at the owner's discretion. Pat Healy-Golembe moved to approve this portion of COA 8-201-A, seconded by Buck Miller. The vote was as follows: Daniel Carter - yes; Sandy Jamison - yes; Pat Healy-Golembe - yes; Buck Miller - yes. Motion passed 4-0. B. COA 8-212, 19 Andrews Avenue, Pat Healy-Golembe, Owner. Minor modifications to the front entrance: and balcony railing for the second story porch. - 2 - 8/4/93 The applicant, Pat Healy-Golembe is a member of the HPB and could not vote on this item, due to "conflict of interest"; thus creating a lack of quorum. COA 8-212 has been postponed to the August 18, 1993 meeting. V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS: A. Nomination for Preservation Awards was postponed till the next meeting. B. Mrs. Cayce reported that the Building Permit application had been received for the Jane Manus Studio, 119 N. Swinton Ave. The modified plans reflect the conditions imposed with the HPB's approval; and in addition indicate that the glass block panels on the studio addition had been changed to fixed glass windows. The widows were the Board's recommended treatment, but were not a condition of approval. VI . REPORTS AND COMMENTS: A. Reports from Historic District Representatives : None. B. Board Members: Mrs. Healy-Golembe inquired about the Turner property, 401 N.E. 1st Avenue, and requested staff to report on the flower pots which have been installed in conjunction with the perimeter wall. Mrs. Cayce will review the approved plans . Mr. Miller inquired about the status of 5 N.E. 8th Street. Mrs. Cayce stated that she knew nothing regarding the U.S. Marshall's sale of the property. Mr. Carter asked about the status of designating Atlantic Avenue to the Local Register o Historic Places. Mrs . Cayce stated that she has not heard from Chris Brown, CRA Director, regarding the number of property owners who would be in favor of designation. C. Staff: The National Trust for Historic Preservation will hold its meeting in St. Louis despite flood damage. The Trust has extended the advanced registration deadline to August 13, 1993. - 3 - 8/4/93 The HPB will receive information regarding "Conservation Districts" which might be an alternative to Historic District listing for Osceola Park. This will be discussed at a future meeting. VII . ADJOURNMENT: Pat Healy-Golembe moved for adjournment at 6 : 57 P.M. , seconded by Sandy Jamison. Motion passed 4-0 . The undersigned is the Historic Preservation Planner, acting for Diana Mund, Secretary of the Historic Preservation Board. The information provided herein is the Minutes of the meeting of said body for August 4 , 1993, which were formally adopted and approved by the Board on cNo, S , 1993 . atricia Cayce 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 . - 4 - 8/4/93 STAFF REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AUGUST 4, 1993 AGENDA ITEM IV-A COA 8-201-A, Continuation 303 N. Swinton Avenue Cindy & Michael Landman, Owners Exterior design modification to previously approved plans. ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The action before the Board is that of granting approval of COA 8-201-A for modifications to previously approved plans associated with COA 8-201. The property is located at the northeast corner of N.E. 3rd Street and N. Swinton Avenue, in the Old School Square Historic District. BACKGROUND Built in 1926 in the Mission Revival style, this is a contributing single family residence in the Old school Square Historic district. In 1950 the building was extensively, and insensitively remodeled. Decorative beams, the chimney cap and the porte-cochere are all that remain of the original architectural elements . The new owners are diligently preserving these surviving Mission Revival features. PROJECT DESCRIPTION There are two elements to COA 8-201-A: 1 . A request to allow glass blocks, which have been installed without HPB approval, to remain. 2 . Approve design changes , through the COA process, to the front door and its surround. When the HPB approves elevations associated with a COA, all exterior elements must conform in every respect to the approved plans. However, it is not unusual in rehabilitation projects of this magnitude, to encounter structural or design elements which require changes from the approved plans . The HPB has provision, through the COA process, to accommodate such changes when they are appropriate. No additional applications are necessary, nor is there a filing fee for HPB review. This was explained to Mr. & Mrs . Landman in a letter of January 27, 1993, which is attached to this report. 1. Glass block substituted for approved clear glass windows . On January 20, 1993 the HPB approved COA 8-201 and associated elevations for the rehabilitation of the subject property. The Staff Report COA 8-201-A Page2 west elevation included a new hip roof, with clear glass windows below, for the southwest corner of the house (see west elevation for explanation) . Glass glass block panels have been installed in place of the approved windows. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued for the project until the Board has reviewed and acted on the substitution. Staff Analysis . Glass block is an inappropriate material to use in conjunction with the Mission Revival style of the 1920s. Glass block was not used as a building material until the 1930s and 40s and is associated with Art Moderne and the Streamlined style of architecture. 2 . Changes to the front door and its surround. During rehabilitation, glass block panels which were probably added at the time of the 1950 remodeling, were uncovered. The panels are on the north and south side of the wall projection which supports the front door (see photo #1 for explanation) . Approval is requested to allow the existing glass block panels to remain. The applicants are proposing to change the approved double front door to a single door with glass and wood sidelights (see attached elevation) . Staff Analysis . Wood paneled doors, whether single or double, are appropriate for Mission Revival dwellings. Front doors with sidelights are not in the Mission Revival architectural vocabulary. Sidelights are consistent with some Colonial Revival entrances and are commonly used with contemporary entrance styles . COMMENTS FROM STAFF This house has an eclectic front facade. The horizontal band of double hung aluminum windows is not consistent with the Mission Revival style, and the curving front wall is reminiscent of the "amorphous free-forms" of the 1950s . However, staff recommended approval of COA 8-201 in January, 1993, based on the fact that the owners were utilizing what existed and were not adding to the nonconformity of the previously "remuddled" facade. In addition, the house was in deplorable condition, was in danger of demolition by neglect, and was a visible distraction to the renaissance which is occurring on N. Swinton Avenue. Staff Report COA 8-201-A Page3 To allow the glass blocks to remain and to add sidelights to the front door is inconsistent and inappropriate to the Mission Revival style, and adds to the nonconformity of the already eclectic facade. It seems an unfortunate mistake to add further stylistic inconsistencies to such an expensive rehabilitation project. POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Make positive findings with respect to Section 4 .5. 1, and approve COA 8-201-A as presented. 2 . Approve COA 8-201-A, with the following conditions : * That all of the glass blocks on the west wall be removed and replaced with clear glass windows; * That the glass blocks on the front door enclosure wall be removed. 3 . Approve COA 8-201-A, with the following conditions : * That all of the glass blocks on the west wall be removed and replaced with clear glass windows; * That the glass blocks on the front door enclosure wall be removed; * That the single door be installed without the sidelights . RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approve COA 8-201-A, with the following conditions : * That all of the glass blocks on the west wall be removed and replaced with clear glass windows; * That the glass blocks on the front door enclosure wall be removed; * That the single door be installed without the sidelights. CITY if I: LY • _RA`' 3E-_-+. =LORIDA 33444 . . January 27, 1993 Mr & Mrs Michael Landman 415 S.W. Court Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Dear Mr and Mrs Landman, At its meeting of January 20, 1993 the Historic Preservation Board approved your Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for the rehabilitation of your property located at 303 N. Swinton Avenue in the Old School Square Historic District. The approval includes all of the items listed on the Chronology of Construction sheet which you submitted with your application. Approval to remove the two Norfolk pine trees located in the front yard was also granted. If, as sometimes happens during a rehabilitation project of this extent, you find you need to alter any of the approved exterior elements, it will be necessary for the Historic Preservation Board to review the changes. This would not require a new application or an additional filing fee and can be processed as a continuation of your COA. Good luck with you project. If you have any questions or if I can be of any help please don't hesitate to phone me, 243-7284 . Sincerely, Patricia Cayce Historic Preservation Planner Attached: Findings of Fact and Chronology of Construction for approval of COA 8-201 T-E E7- _ -. w • APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 100 N.W. 1ST AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 t and The Historicachrmonthation Thisoard meets on the applic application must besfiled third Wednesday of 15 days prior to the next available meeting. Address of Property S.01-)) N) . 1 . ‘ n 0 Celli/ " '/1 Affix One Clear Picture /' a t- l ' . Ti. - • I .i•ti J 4..; ; . .y _ - 1..' likiC.+ :cretin .�. - - y i� .ate :: - - -f r:_ .'•. : --ery—1.=.4. a.a7. r ,r r r j III . OVERALL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK PLAN: Explain the chronology of the work involved and describe all new construction, excavation, demolition and relocation that will be required. If complete or partial demolition is involved, also complete the Demolition Section of this Applic tion. (Attar continuation sheets if necessary. ) 1, -itei / /(,--earrilc / , S9--- /(ft ,4 -(A4AA IV. DEMOLITION: Explain why the proposed demolition should occur (attach continuati n sheets if necessary) . J1A The Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board will consider the following factors in reviewing requests for demolition: A. Is the structure of such interest or quality that it would reasonably fulfill criteria for designation on the National Register? B. Is the structure of such design, craftsmanship or material that it could be reproduced only with great difficulty and/or economically unviable expense? C. Is the structure one of the last remaining examples of its kind in the neighborhood, City or designated historic r district? D. Would retaining the structure promote the general welfare of the City of Delray Beach 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. Are there definite plans for immediate reuse of the property if the proposed demolition is carried out, and what effect will those plans have on the character of the surrounding area? F. Would relocation of the building be a viable alternative to the proposed demolition? 4 Rev. 1/92 'w A% 7, k". �V tar it )a HP Fff I ITH SPMLWS*T'ILE -5�1-r V"6 4% It 4=on a IV Dc mxx 10� 14 %Mmrl . .. FM M'%K" ;=To)Mya -�"E L E V A T 0 N A V E N U E S T, S W I N T 0 N V.cs SPM s a Fa YnH m� -A :4, Jr It 4o, ��I Z. - vu ttv 1A V. Jfljrp� j X'V MAIN DOOR ON WEST ( SWINTON AVE) EXISTING WOOD WINDOWS ri I ill..., :earr. ..'.%%N. NEW WOOD DOOR NEW WOOD SIDELIT ---.• .,...7. GLASS WOOD PANAL ...m= Lit, _pi ::.,,,,,....•.-- -'7:''''''' '' .. ..-:‘1,:'*';'. ... . : - ---''...;":',,,,:1'....':, ...' ..,.: , . ....„..., ,, ,..!..,3,t,.::.. ..... _, ...... . . II �'y :: : z 0 a. • ` t i '/ ,. $ati.1 t - 1 ':r { - I - . k` r r t %• r 4r � $ • s/ \ s, u • �- , - , I. Ill/ — - • .SX ....:.,,,...,,,,::,..1::::.::...„:,,,,,,,...,..,.:7; i :4.:;4:-:.4-. .:‘-'-::iv- a : - ' • z , • 1 7y r STAFF REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AUGUST 4, 1993 AGENDA ITEM IV-B COA 8-212 SCOTT HOUSE 19 ANDREWS AVENUE PAT HEALY-GOLEMBE, OWNER Minor modifications to the front entrance; and balcony railing for the second story porch. ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The action before the Board is that of granting approval of COA 8-212 for modifications to the front entrance and a balcony railing for the second story porch. The property is located at 19 Andrews Avenue and is individually listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as Scott House. BACKGROUND Built in 1925, in the Mediterranean Revival style, this house is listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as the Scott House and the Designation Report is attached for your information. The house has an interesting history as it relates to the Seacrest Hotel (demolished) and its builder, former Mayor of Delray Beach, E.H.Scott. With the exception of the front steps and planter box wall, which were later additions, this historic house remains unchanged. It claims all of its original windows, doors and barrel tile roof and stands as an example of the integrity and craftsmanship prevalent in Delray Beach in 1925. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The massive steps, which are in bad repair will be demolished, as will the inappropriate planter boxes. The steps and planter boxes were constructed in 1952 . The new steps will be in keeping with the size and scale of the entrance, and will taper from 10 ' at the bottom to 7 ' at the top (see attached photo) . The steps will be constructed of concrete with Herple coral stone treads. The stair railings will match the railing above the front door. The columns, which are also in bad repair, will be replaced by Herple stone columns with Corinthian capitals as existing. Staff Report Scott House 19 Andrews Avenue Page 2 The second story porch is to have a metal railing to match the stair railing. Window trims are to be painted white. STAFF COMMENTS All of the improvements proposed for the Scott House are appropriate. The improved scale of the front steps will greatly enhance the architecturally important entrance. RECOMMENDED ACTION Make a positive finding with respect to Section 4 .5 . 1 and approve COA 8-212 as presented. , APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 100 N.W. 1ST AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 The Historic Preservation Board meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. This application must be filed 15 days prior to the next available meeting. Address of Property J Q A n d reuvS _P'1\l zv\o Affix One Clear Picture Property Address Application for Certificate of Appropriateness City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board Submit to the Planning and Zoning Department I . GENERAL DATA: ( 1) Name of Applicant 041 ii-eziq - ()0 Ufn b_o_. Phone # ,27g 25 Q 1 (2 ) Address of Applicant 70OC) . 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[� C that the pal shown hereon is o true and correct representoti on of a survey made and r my ..;a+. „t f� - V G VG ' . r' 1. aT A N direct,,,,, snd that said survey is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief, d .= ".u4,. . •:`3 � , ,...KC(_t� ... . unless atrorwise shown. there are no visible encroachments. • ,g,Tt//:,:-My S• 1..i - .. -. • . ..---.. hvtt�:l�lL7 )i"../.t•�(�IM":L.F'�'��i1hY+t.\. • THE SCOTT HOUSE 1925 DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DELRAY BEACH,FLORIDA • _-- -- ".-' "� _ riOBBY•JlACRfJ7N07e -(04.OrtANOl P11 AU, •••••---- A� f� �_'r ATIAvr/'Rye.Of e.geaeAri.'•ilA.•f✓Af9CXf `:: :-' �i- ��fN0lAK7RJ70fU.PN.c.mis.4JTcl.vJJA:YCYlVOA74.2YJ —'s #- ITN, — ..ON 7N0 ggCiP/rANPl9N RTR RfAJO.w901 E tW r. :all i- '-' PR,CE FLW BOTN IDaR/J7J ANO hq.,EFR(KS• '.yam he_/JRNAT/i✓E Off.(GR/GRAND P/OiYfERQ2 0,0 g 1 11 4 A -Tea'e.4fT co.pp•11 11 • 1.,+ / AJT- I,.,%' .11//.7/-11,'''4.•////!..t .,/..7 •••-•_•- •-' 4,••• •,'N'ses.t.,,,i--..: „ ‘ii-.), ' tr • ‘,/,.;•/.,. • ,. .#.,,...,,.. •.,,. .r„,..1. ,I.%-,•k,.....k".At r f :-'w ...�' • t: amr r rs\ rS • ; �•• - • r, . •1 /a , _ r ."i ._ate .. N.,••4:• ,,,,<• ".• I IL, _ �.\ i\1="`t.^� ..Z., y- �., I:'/ • _t••-• i• .617 -•::. .21 •' r. � it Tr, 1 :c •--- ter.� I 1 i _ =� SCX/Qq J7A7:1 .iGCN JQ!/7f'fRNA'Y•f.f.C.RR. j�; O/RtCTOR LL'•IRAYBANA'f:"J Ti?447-Ca I A'ReCTOR Arf V OTY L /i CR CO. ` - I JNR/NCR-"raw/w/TCM?LG-i'u. n/- t •Hlfl et LYIRAY CiY/TnN Cl4/B• - E. H. SCOTT • i E r t THE SCOTT HOUSE 19 Andrews ATenue Delray Beach DESIGNATION REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS . PURPOSE LOCATION STRUCTURE HISTORICAL & ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE PRESENT USE, CONDITION & ZONING IMPACT RESOLUTION APPENDIX LOCATION MAPS SURVEY PHOTOGRAPHS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -.• I THE SCOTT HOUSE DELRAT BEACH, FLORIDA I.PURPOSE: The purpose of The Scott House nomination to the Local Register of Historic Places is: A) create awareness of the town's architectural and historical buildings, B) provide an example of appreciation for a particular era of the town's development, C) encourage restoration and use of a structurally sound building, D) acknowledge the contribution of one of Delray Beach's pioneer families, the Scott Family, E) remember the previously existing ensemble of structures known as the Seacrest Hotel, and F) protect the last remaining Mediterranean Revival style private building in the Beach Area built during the 1920's Boom period before Delray and Delray Beach were joined and incorporated in 1927. II.LOCATION The Scott House is situated at 19 Andrews Avenue, and is legally described as "The North fifty feet of the west one hundred ten feet, less the West ten feet of Beach Lot fifteen, Subdivision of the fractional east half of Section sixteen, Township forty three, Range forty three East, City of Delray Beach, Palm Beach • County, Florida." West of the Atlantic Ocean one block and a block North of East Atlantic Avenue, the house is positioned on the eastside of Andrews Avenue facing West. It comprises the Northwest corner of what once was the ensemble of buildings known as the Seacrest Hotel: the main Hotel building along Atlantic Avenue and Ocean Boulevard and another contributing building that was situated along Atlantic Avenue at the Northeast corner of Andrews Avenue. Built when Delray Beach was a separate community from the Town of Delray, the Scott House provides a landmark for appreciating the prevalent Mediterranean Revival style of the 1920s. III. STRUCTURE Constructed in c. 1925 with later additions and repairs, the Scott property consists of,the Scott House, a two story main building and a detached one story garage apartment. Stucco on frame in construction, the house soars twenty two feet. The enclosure of the South Loggia in the house ,the enclosure of a east porch, and additions to the stucco on frame garage are the primary changes to the original structure. The classic Mediterranean Revival style front west elevation features matching double columns sheltering an oval doorway,that forms an elaborate entrance topped by a decorative wrought-iron balcony. The upper North corner is embellished with a Spanish style shield and inlay. The rhythm of the five period windows instills the harmony of the barrel tile roof line that is framed by the original carved wooden eaves. Crowned with a stucco detailed chimney, the open, second story terrace features a decorative awning with ocean view panoramas. 1 The Scott House Structure(continued) The entrance planters and current stairway configuration have been altered over the past several decades. The ppen air South Loggia was enclosed probably after the severe 1928 • hurricane when devastating winds damaged all the hotel buildings. The Scott Family made many repairs to the structures following the storm. The House comprises over 2,200 square feet of living area while the garage measures approx. 210 square feet. The exteriors have been recently restored, and all adaptations have been in keeping with the original style of the House. The irregular window patterns prevalent during the 1920s is in contrast to the South Loggia elevation which features six eight-pane casement windows. The interior of the House features two staircase windows, hardwood floors,and an accentuated fireplace with decorative moldings and a niche. The first floor consists of a living room, bath, kitchen, enclosed loggia, and dining room. The second floor has an open terrace, two bedrooms and a shared bathroom.. The site was selected because of its distance from the ocean, the panorama it provided, and its access to the Seacrest Hotel. IV. HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE E. H. Scott, Senior Station agent for the Southern Division of the Florida East Coast Railroad , was a Director of the Delray Bank and Trust,a Director of Ocean City Lumber Company, and a prominent Civitan Club member. A native Floridian and Delray pioneer, Mr. Scott arrived in Delray in 1915. He was elected Mayor in 1918,and again in 1942. Sensing the need for a resort hotel, he contracted with L.H. Walker to build the Seacrest Hotel between 1924-1925. Situated on the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, the Seacrest Hotel was an architectural landmark for over fifty years. Opened as a year round resort, the Seacrest Hotel was the first Mediterranean Revival style hotel to be built in Delray Beach, and was probably designed by a Palm Beach or Miami architect. All three structures were probably built by the same designers and craftsmen. The property for the Scott House vas owned by John B. & Mary Leatherman, prominent early pioneers. Mr. Leatherman was a noted Dunkard as well as civic booster who sold the parcel to John J. Schabinger in 1909. Mr. Schabinger was a respected Banker and friend of Mr. Scott's who sold the parcel to Mr. Scott in 1925. During Scott's ownership(1925-1933), the existing house vas constructed. The property was quit claimed to Mrs. Archie Scott Fitch in March,1933. The sister of E.H. Scott, Mrs. Fitch used the house as a seasonal home until August,1944 when it vas purchased by another of Delray's distinguished personalities, Mr. Mel F. Riley,Jr. The House is one of the last remaining, 1920's Boom-period Mediterranean Revival residence in the beach area. While the 1928 hurricane devastated over 225 buildings in the community, it has been the post war zoning changes that have contributed to the demolition of every other oceanside Mediterranean style structure. The razing of the Seacrest Hotel without salvage or documentation leaves this structure as a legacy of the Boom Period. In July,1929 E.H. Scott applied for building permits to repair the Hotel and other buildings on the site following the storm surge. Architecturally, the residence reflectsan excellence in craftsmanship, and the popularity of this style. The original building materials are in good condition, and the secondary alterations only slightly detracts from the original design. • The Scott House • 19 Andrews Avenue V. PRESENT USE, CONDITION AND ZONING 19 Andrews Avenue is currently used as residence, business office, and guest quarters. Its multiplicity of uses creates the foundation for its economic survival in a densely developed area where land costs are substantial. The House and Garage are both in Very Good Condition. The enclosure of the South Loggia,the attachment of a parking awning, and the open-air second story Terrace only slightly detract from the original design. The modifications to the east porch of the house are not visible from the street. The existing Commercial Zoning permits a variety of uses which insure the continued vitality of the building. VI. IMPACT The desigation of the Scott House to the Local Register of Historic Places acknowledges the contribution of E.H.Scott to the genesis of image and character which defined Delray Beach as one of South Florida's premiere resorts, that also served as the most architecturally and culturally significant community between Coral Gables and Palm Beach. Further, it reinforces the need of the community to recognize the quality in craftsmanship of the Town's early builders, and serves as a reminder of the dimension,scale, and proportion of life in this village-by-the sea. • VII. RESOLUTION The Historic Preservation Board of Delray Beach accepts this designation report and resolution to place the Scott House on its Local Register of Historic Places. The Historic Preservation Board finds that the Scott House is consistent with the City's acknowledgment of its architectural and historical resources. 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THE souTH MO FEET, LESS TIAG WGST 10 v.GET '`�- OF BEACH LOT 15, SUdOW15►OR O 'SS E SE FRACY101JAl. EAST a, I LR µALE ors SEG. lc.,_c we4f.S., RGE. 43 'EAST, G1'rY OF OGAYFSEACt-t.P.._" BEACH COUW"(1FL�t21oA.. p ` LOT tS __ a.1iOCY IS, 1984 'um' I"a 10' IRat 5005 he I I Pact he 22. N LOT t6 • O'BRIEN, SUITER & O'BRIEN, INC. LAND SURVEYORS — ENGINEERS — LAND PLANNERS DlWLY MACH • FLORIDA BOYNTON BEACH I�_ -_ I HEIIMY :Mr( 10 R�+..-PI••1 G. ‘...11LGKE .nod.and r tJE thol .h. pot shower.hereon.t a ue and correct r.pteteniotian of a survey my ATLANTIC. A V E Nshower. md.rst.on. snd Mot said survey is accurate to the best of my knowledge end belies, um... 0.11•I.tt shaven, the,. Ore no visible encroachments. • • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Interviews Robert Currie Rhonda Sheppard Mrs. Mel F. Riley,Jr. Dr. Donald W. Curl Mr. Fred Brotherton Lena Scott O'Neal • Delray Beach News, 1925-1929 Palm Beach Post • Historical Society of Palm Beach County Archives Delray Beach Historical Society City of Delray Beach Property Records it za • • c • x�