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HPB-08-18-1993 DELRAY BEACH k 111111 1993 AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING CITY OF DELRAY BEACH Meeting Date: August 18, 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 August 4, 1993 III . PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS None IV. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS A. COA 8-210 50 Palm Square, Contributing Structure, Marina Historic District, Joan Raab, Owner, Presented by Richard Raab, Agent. New construction of a garage with apartment above. B. COA 8-212 Scott House, 19 Andrews Avenue, Individually Listed in the Local Register of Historic Places. Pat Healy-Golembe, Owner. Minor modifications to the front entrance: and railing for the second story porch. 711111111=1111=111/ .c Historic Preservation Board Agenda, August 18, 1993 Page 2 V. DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS ITEMS A. Consider an application to nominate 622 N. Ocean Boulevard to the Local Register of Historic Places. Formal review to determine that the information provided in the designation report conforms with the historic status criteria required for listing in the Local Register. If positive findings are made a date • will be agreed upon for a Public Hearing associated with the nomination. VI . REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Reports form Historic District Representatives B. Board Members C. Staff VII . ADJOURN POSTED ON: August 12, 1993 PailyeKep.i G!j Pat Cayce, Hi Preservation Planner MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1993 Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 100 N.W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 I . ROLL CALL: Daniel Carter the Acting Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6 :00 P.M. Board Members: Christine Bull Present Margie Miller Present 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 Diana Mund, Planning & Zoning Department II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 4, 1993 Meeting Buck Miller noted an error in the minutes . The error was acknowledged and Mr. Miller moved for approval of the corrected minutes for the August 4, 1993 meeting, seconded by Pat Healy-Golembe. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Daniel Carter - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Pat Healy-Golembe - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes . Said motion passed 5-0. III . PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: None. IV. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: A. COA 8-210: 50 Palm Square; Marina historic District; John Raab, Owner; Richard Raab, Agent. Per the applicant's request COA 8-210 was with drawn at this time. Pat Healy-Golembe stepped down at this time as she had a conflict of interest with COA 8-212 . B. COA 8-212 : Scott House; 19 Andrews Avenue; Pat Healy-Golembe, Owner. The Board moved to approve COA 8-212 with positive findings with respect to LDR Section 4 .5. 1 for minor modifications to the front entrance, and railing for the second story porch. Christine Bull moved for approval of COA 8-212, seconded by Sandy Jamison. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Daniel Carter - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes. Said motion passed 4-0. Pat Healy-Golembe stepped back at this time as the Board had finished with COA 8-212 . Margie Miller arrived at this time, 6 :20 P.M. V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider an application to nominate 622 N. Ocean Boulevard to the Local Register of Historic Places. The Board moved to accept the nomination for 622 N. Ocean Boulevard. The date for the Public Hearing associated with the designation will be established by the Board at a later date. Sandy Jamison moved for approval of the nomination for 622 N. Ocean Boulevard, seconded by Pat Healy-Golembe. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Daniel Carter - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Pat Healy-Golembe - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes. Said motion passed 6-0 . VI . REPORTS AND COMMENTS: A. Reports from Historic District Representatives: None. B. Board Members: None. - 2 - 8/18/93 C. Staff: Mrs . Cayce informed the Board that Mr. Duggan had applied for a permit for a change in the approved picket fence. The fence would not come before the Board but would be staff approved. The Board was in favor of the fence and would like to see more of this type of fence in the future. Mr. Jamison recommended that a letter a certificate of appreciation should be given by the City Commission to ex-board members (Mrs.Healy-Golembe & Mrs. Sloan) . Mrs. Cayce stated that she would check into it. VII . ADJOURNMENT: Pat Healy-Golembe moved for adjournment at 6 :50 P.M. , seconded by Margie Miller. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Daniel Carter - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Pat Healy-Golembe - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes. Said motion passed 6-0. The next meeting is scheduled for September 1, 1993 . 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 18, 1993, which were formally a ted and a r ved by the Board on September 1, 1993. r Di a Mun If the Minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated above, then this means that these are not the Official Minutes. They will become so after review and approval, which may involve some changes. - 3 - 8/18/93 STAFF REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AUGUST 18, 1993 AGENDA ITEM IV-A COA 8-210 50 PALM SQUARE JOAN RAAB, OWNER RICHARD RAAB, AGENT NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 1 CAR GARAGE AND STORAGE AREA WITH A 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT ABOVE, MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The action before the Board is that of granting approval of COA 8-210 to allow construction of a 1 car garage and storage area with a one bedroom apartment above. The structure is to be located on the southwest corner of the property. BACKGROUND The contributing building on the property was built in 1937 and contains 2 dwelling units, one on the ground floor and a smaller rental apartment on the second floor. No garage, or on-site parking, is provided. In 1983 the Board of Adjustment granted a variance from the side yard setback to 3 ' to allow a one car garage to be constructed. This garage was not built. The applicant has revised the original plans to include space for a storage area and the addition of a one bedroom apartment on the second floor of the garage. DESIGN ELEMENTS Structure The 1st story is to be constructed of cement block and the 2nd story will be frame. The entire building will be stuccoed to match the existing residence. The applicant has some original double hung wood windows from the main house and will attempt to install them on the east facade of the 2nd story. If this is not practical, he will substitute double hung aluminum windows with a white finish. Wood shutters will be installed to match the residence. The building will be painted white and the shutters painted to match those on the main house. The roof will be shingled to match the residence. Site Plan and Landscaping This property is fully landscaped with mature plantings, only slight modifications to the landscaping will be necessary. Foundations plantings for the garage will be Staff Report COA 8-210 HPB Meeting 8/18/93 Page 2 provided as will a 5 ' landscaped strip between the driveway and the adjacent property to the south (see plan for details) . The driveway apron is paved with asphalt and the applicant will install paver block ribbon strips for the driveway. The ribbon strips have been approved by Greg Luttrell, P & Z Traffic Engineer, and are appropriate to the historic district. ANAL Y S I S OF THE DEVELOPMENT Design Elements Pursuant to Section 4 .5. 1(E) (7) Development Standards in Historic Districts, the proposed new construction is compatible in exterior appearance with the surrounding structures and does not adversely effect the historic structure existing on the property. It does not disrupt the rhythm of the streetscape and its scale is in keeping with - the residence on the property. The use of a single pair of ribbons strips for the driveway is appropriate and preserves the landscaped aspect of the plot. Density Requirements The subject property is 100 x 100 sq. ft. ( 10,000 sq. ft) and is zoned RM. Two dwelling units and a "guest cottage" or "guest unit" are permitted for this size lot. There are currently 2 units on the property; the owner's apartment on the first floor and a small rental apartment on the second floor of the exiting contributing structure. The applicant is planning to use the garage apartment as a rental unit and convert the upstairs apartment in the main residence to a "guest unit" which will no longer be a rental property. A definition of Guest Cottage and Guest Unit as stated in the LDR's is attached. The proposed garage apartment and the existing apartment each contain less than 700 sq. ft. This allows the owner the option to designate the garage apartment as the guest cottage at a future date, and return the apartment in the main house to an income producing unit. Only 2 electric meters will service the property. In order to insure that it is clearly understood and accepted by the current owner and future owners of the property, that the property is to consist of no more than 2 primary dwelling units and one accessory guest cottage or guest unit, which is not to be rented, an affidavit stating such should be made part of the public records . The affidavit should be in a form that is acceptable to the City Attorney, and should be made a condition of the COA approval. Staff Report COA 8-210 HPB Meeting 8/18/93 Page 3 Setback Requirements This property is located in the RM zoning district. Because this development consists of 2 dwelling units and a guest cottage it is considered, for setbacks purposes, a duplex. Pursuant to Section 4 . 3.4(K) , duplexes in the RM district require 15 ' side interior setbacks and a 15 ' rear setback. In 1983 the applicant was granted a variance by the Board of Adjustment to allow a 3 ' side interior setback. As variances run with the land and do not expire, the 3 ' side setback remains applicable. Thus the proposed construction is consistent with the development standards in the RM zone district. Parking requirements Pursuant to Section 4.6.9(C) (2) (b) , four parking spaces are required; currently none are provided for the existing 2 units . Parking is accommodated along the street, as is typical with other homes in the Marina District. The applicant is proposing a one car garage and ribbon driveway to accommodate the new apartment, thus decreasing the non-conformity. As the apartment will function as a separate unit from the house, this type of parking arrangement is appropriate. Other items The survey submitted with the COA application did not reflect all of the improvements to the property. Although this is a submission deficiency, the COA process was allowed to continue. However, it will be necessary to have a current survey depicting all the improvements to the property before a building permit is issued. ALTERNATIVE ACTION 1. Based on making positive findings to Section 4 .5. 1(E) (7) approve COA 8-210 with the following conditions: A. That only 2 electric meters will service the property. B. That the applicant provide an affidavit in a form which is acceptable to the City Attorney, stating that the property is to consist of no more than 2 primary dwelling units and one accessory guest cottage or guest unit. 2 . Failing to make positive findings to Section 4 .5. 1(E) (7) , deny COA 8-201 . Staff Report COA 8-210 HPB Meeting 8/18/93 Page 4 RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Based on making positive findings to Section 4 .5. 1(E) (7) approve COA 8-210 with the following conditions: A. That only 2 electric meters will service the property. B. That the applicant provide an affidavit in a form which is acceptable to the City Attorney, stating that the property is to consist of no more than 2 primary dwelling units and one accessory guest cottage or guest unit. Ill DEFINITIONS TERM DEFINITION GROUND FLOOR BUILDING AREA The percentage of the total area of the lot that, when viewed directly from above, would be covered by all principal and accessory buildings and structures. GUEST APARTMENT A room or suite of rooms which is part of the main structure, and is intended to be occupied as the home or residence of the immediate family. GUEST COTTAGE An accessory building used exclusively for housing members of the family occupying the principal dwelling or their nonpaying guests or occupied by persons employed for service on the premises. The cottage shall not occupy more than one-twentieth ( 1/20) of the lot (but not to exceed 700 square feet) on which it is situated, and shall comply with the zoning district regulations applicable for the principal dwelling. A Guest Cottage shall consist of no more than one dwelling unit and may be affixed to an accessory structure. GUEST HOUSE ' A dwelling containing rooms which are rented for the temporary care or lodging of transients and travelers, and advertised as such to the general public GUEST HOUSES are prohibited. GUEST UNIT A dwelling unit which is located within a single family dwelling. A Guest Unit may only be occupied by members of the immediate family of the occupants of the single family dwelling or occupied by persons employed for service on the premises. • Page 26 l .. r e • ?PS a V ED JUN 28 Ica; PLANNING & ZONING 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 m first b stiand nd third Wednesday of each month. This application 15 days prior to the next available meeting. So Pa/M 6.1f . 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B-Croton 4' high O Ficus StumpClump //--- (:)"\\, 'em �' ' ' ire / t/.A ''I{ I HL;41 iri C-Yucca Tree, Y trunk ) / / 101/2 high / 0.....--"" D-Clump Areca Palm 1� 7ton 01111 5 high, 6' spread1111111 / 11111Y / �C AO 12' Palms ,' 1 // O - • _. .. w nj 35' Palms / _: ..�:'_:..� - � �'F-�'�J '''/ • E. r z 90' Norfolk Pine �� '; z �`� 13' Scheflera +� w Al- Palm Trees =� Orange Tree 1 i STAFF REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING-7% g455/137 Cd/v;-i�✓v,=,0 -- AUGUST 4, 1993 iiL�fJ/f'1 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 applications must bfirst stiand 15nd th dayse priorato the next available y of each month. imeeting. Address of Property i 4 A h drewS .-- 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 P4 I' ectly _ C0(1rnb-Q— Phone # 27c9 a?9a OG S COCea.� �Iv� 0-30/ (2) Address of Applicant �O (3) Name of Owner(s) }PAT (4) Address(es) of Owner(s) (5) Address of Property 19 A r AL rPuic (6 ) Legal Description of the Subject Property Bea.cA L04-5 NArom A/so r o F S. 10 0 Q .E !u o f d 4- typo c or LnT/S— (7 ) Historic Historic( �L District or Site 3C-c (8) Zoning (&D (9 ) Present Use flex(Co ( 10) Proposed Use ( 11) Proposed Changes (refer to Description of Work-pages 3&4) Re pa 1;11- tU i►zsl ou 1 r 1 h% - t.c_Jti.�-s- e mo/6.1 Pre -k..pp O- Pla,w-tn2 fP\ace. cot W• MA., C.ar-in't'ii.c..._Cotvv '..e �)ttu P onC re 44. Sk.ps ID I(-41 On SitrW2— Yer-LALc Attachet and all work nareas tl Label each reach picture to descriy pictures to be be what is to show be done in each area. ( 12) Applicant is: Owner j`4 Lessee [ ] Other t,I ra.k b m Oxt sf-trv) ov. F=rvhT I. 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BLDCi •W 11��/�'�.r. g` a • ' •glut.VK� OF.. 'THE N012.T1"4 So FE6ti of TY1E WEgT 1 - (jt// ' 110 FeST OF THE SOUTH 100 F•EE7, LESS THE WE.ST 101=EE T •.. - ' ' I �' OF BEACH LOT 15, ¶ 01Y1S1O1d OF 1'-4E FTZACT10tJAL EAST µALE of SEC. 16,T WP. d6 5. RGE. 43 EAST, Ct'CY OF . ./,. 1..., • flEt_RA T3EACN PALM BEACH COO Fl-OTZ1PA- r.ot N• 26 - LOT 1� o•rtOcT t5, t9E)4 sc.0 1" to' '� Lo-T• 1� t • O'BRIEN, SUITER & O'BRIEN, INC. N LAND PLANNERS • � '• LAND SURVEYORS — ENGINEERS 1: •:%^t fIORIDA BOYNTON MACH } 1• • 0llRAY MACH ' • - . t HEREBY CERTIFY TO R.A+l-Pt, CA• w��•P KE od.and r my • that the pot shown hereon .t a true and correct representation of a survey m L"f}' `�'�'!`/j oSt � direction, snd that said survey is octurote to the best of my knowledge and belief. d • 1T1G AV E1.1 t ,�. ..;.,•] r:i .ie y-:... unless otn,rwlsr shown, there ore no visible envoochmants. (( �� j. 4 STAFF REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AUGUST 18, 1993 AGENDA ITEM V Application to nominate 622 N. Ocean Boulevard to the Local Register of Historic Places as Fontaine Fox Historic Site II. ITEM BEFORE T H E BOARD The action before the Board is that of reviewing the Designation Report for 622 N. Ocean Boulevard to determine that the information provided conforms with the historic status criteria required for listing in the Local Register. If positive findings are made with respect to Section 4.5. 1(B) Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites, the Board will vote to accept the nomination and set a date for a Public Hearing associated with accepting the Designation Report. D E S I GNAT I O N PROCEDURES 1. Preliminary evaluation On August 5, 1992 the HPB held an informal preliminary discussion to evaluate the possible nomination of 622 N. Ocean Boulevard to the Local Register. The Board directed staff to inform the owners that it was appropriate for them to proceed with the designation report for the property. The report has been completed and is now before the board for review and nomination. 2. Accepting the nomination At this meeting the HPB will review the designation report with respect to conformity with the historic status criteria and vote to accept or deny the nomination. If the Board accepts the nomination a date for a public hearing will be set. 3. Accepting the designation report and transmittal to the City Commission After conducting the public hearing the Board will vote to accept the designation report. The HPB's recommendation to designate a property to the Local Register of Historic Places is then forwarded, through the ordinance process, to the City Commission. After two readings, the City Commission will either accept or deny the Designating Ordinance. BACKGROUND The nomination for designation as an historic site has been initiated by the owners, C.H. Schumacher and W.W. Hancock and has been submitted by their agent, Roger Saberson. The house proposed for designation was built in 1935 for famous cartoonist Fontaine Fox, who worked and wintered in Delray Beach Staff Report Nomination of 622 N. Ocean Blvd Page2 in the 1930 's and 40 's. Mr. Fox commissioned his friend, renowned Palm Beach Architect, John L. Volk to design the two story frame residence in the Monterey style. It contains all of its original architectural elements and is in excellent condition. The present owners purchased the house from the Fox estate in 1978 . Expanded information regarding the house, Fontaine Fox, and John Volk is provided in the attached designation report. This property is not to be confused with the previously designated Fontaine Fox Historic Site (610 N. Ocean Boulevard) , also designed by John L. Volk. Mrs. Fox was not happy with the house at 610 N. Ocean and in 1935 Mr Fox commissioned Mr. Volk to build a house to her liking (the subject property) on a lot he owned directly to the north, 622 N. Ocean Boulevard. In connection with the proposed designation the owners plan to subdivide the property to create a beach lot on the east side of State Road AIA. ANALYSIS The designation report is in conformity with respect to: Section 4.5. 1(2) (a) , as it was the home of Fontaine Fox. Section 4.5. 1(2) (d) , as it represents a simple form of architecture which was popular during the Depression years, after the architectural excesses of the Florida Boom. With respect to Section 4 .5. 1(3) , it conforms with (a) and (b) as it relates to the Monterey style of architecture and the exterior details of that style. It is in conformity with Section 4 .5 . 1(3) (c) as it was designed by John L. Volk. It conforms in all respects to Section 4 .5. 1(3) (d) . SUMMARY Staff has determined that the material provided in the designation report is accurate and contains sufficient information for the Board's consideration. In evaluating the report staff finds conformity with respect to Section 4 .5. 1(B) , Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites as listed above. Staff Report Nomination of 622 N. Ocean Blvd Page3 This is a significant property both architecturally and culturally, in staff' s opinion it is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places . It should be preserved as a visual reminder of Delray Beach's interesting history, especially that period during the 1930 's and 40 's when the City was a flourishing winter colony for artists and writers. Designation to the Local Register will protect a valuable historic asset and provide the HPB with design review, through the COA process, of any new construction on the proposed beach lot as well. RECOMMENDATION Accept the nomination of 622 N.Ocean Boulevard and set a date for the public hearing associated with designating the property to the Local Register of Historic Places. I¶�'{�� l/1�� LAW OFFICEFI OF F\OJT ROGER �Y o SABERSON, Ao 70 S.E. 4th Avenue Telephone: (407) 272-8616 Delray Beach, FL 33483 June 22, 1993 Historic Preservation Board City of Delray Beach 100 NW 1st Avenue Delray Beach, Fl.33444 Re: Nomination for Historic Site Designation-Fontaine Fox House located at 622 North Ocean Boulevard Dear Board Members: I represent the property owner of the above referenced property. On their behalf I am submitting this nomination for designation of the subject property as an historical site,pursuant to Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations. The subject property lies to the north of and adjacent to the historic site designated as "Fountain Fox House"under Section 4.5.1(K)(2). At the time of that designation the Board received rather extensive information concerning the historical significance of that property which information is also substantially applicable to the property for which this nomination is submitted. The home that is located on the subject property was designed by renowned architect John Volk, who also designed the home to the south. Mr. Volk designed the house on the subject property for Mr. Fontaine Fox, as he did the home to the south. The subject property qualifies for historic designation,as did the property to the south,for the following reasons: a) the subject property is associated in a significant way with the life and activities of a major person, Fontaine Fox, important not only in the City but nationally; b) the subject property is one of the City's better examples of Monterey style of architecture;c) because the home on the subject property was designed by one of south Florida's most renowned architects, Mr. John Volk. The subject property was acquired by Fontaine Fox in 1935 and remained in the Fox family until 1978 when it was conveyed to my clients. In connection with the designation of the subject property as an historical site,we will also be requesting certain variances to permit construction of a home and associated improvements,east of AlA. The lot located east of AlA has 100 feet of frontage as is required in the R1AAA Zoning District. However,because of the erosion control line the lot does not meet the minimum lot size and lot depth requirements. The required minimum lot size is 12,500 sq. ft. our lot is 10,502 sq. ft. The required minimum lot depth is 110 ft. Because the erosion control line runs on an angle our north line complies with the lot depth requirement but our south line does not. Our south line is 97.72 ft. Historic Preservation Board June 22, 1993 Page 2 We hope that the Board will find the designation to be mutually beneficial. We propose to proceed in the same manner as did the Wilsons, which would include a "sunset" provision in the ordinance adopted by the City Commission to permit 60 - 90 days for you to act on the variances requested,after we have been designated as an historical site. I am enclosing herewith a proposed"Designation Report"and the architectural plans done by Mr.Volk. Thank you for your cooperation in regard to this matter and if I can provide you with any further information please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, ii)/7716,zik.Th Roger G. Saberson RGS/dl cc: Mr.Jim Friess DESIGNATION REPORT THE FONTAINE FOX HOUSE 622 NORTH OCEAN BOULEVARD,DELRAY BEACH,FLORIDA I. PURPOSE The purpose of designating the former Fontaine Fox property,located at 622 North Ocean Boulevard (hereinafter the"Subject Property")to the Delray Beach local Register of Historic Places,is to preserve the architectural and cultural significance of one of the City's most distinctive private residential ocean front estates. A nomination for designation has been filed and considered by the Board (see Exhibit A) in a public of the Land Development Regulations.ing held pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.5.1 II. LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION The Subject Property is located at 622 North Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida. It is comprised of land on the Antic Ocean to appronward and rd sides of State ximately 339 feetR�ees of theThe Subject Property extends from the west right-of-way line of State Road A-1-A. The legal description of the Subject Property is as follows: Lot 2,Block"E",revised plat,Block D and Block E,Palm Beach Shore Acres(Ocean Boulevard Estates) less the west Delray Beach, on Page 8 of the h County,Florida,according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Public Records of Palm Beach County,Florida. III. HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE The Subject Property is significant for several reasons: (i) its architectural style is one of the better examples in the City of Delray Beach of what is known as the Monterey Style,(ii)the house was designed by renowned architect,John Volk,and (iii) the home was originally constructed for and owned by,Fontaine Fox,a world famous cartoonist. IV. PRESENT USE,CONDITION AND ZONING A. Present Use 1 The Subject Property is improved with a "One and Two Story Main Wood-frame Residence"and also located on the property are a one story wood-frame cottage and a one story wood-frame garage. Renovations to the Subject Property since its original construction have been in accordance with the architectural style and character of the original design of the main residence and other improvements. B. Condition The main house and other improvements are in good condition. C. Zoning The current zoning of the Subject Property is R1AAA. The nomination submitted by the owner is subject to proposed variances from the Zoning Regulations under R1AAA. V. IMPACT This designation is being made at the request of the owner of the Subject Property. VI. RESOLUTION The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach hereby finds and determines as follows: A. The nomination for the designation of the Subject Property as an historic site is appropriate and conforms with the standards and criteria of Section 45.1 of the City of Delray Beach Land Development Regulations. B. The Subject Property is appropriate for designation as an historic site because: 1) the Subject Property is associated with the life and activities of a person of major importance to the City, and regional and national history, in that the Subject Property served as the residence of the famed cartoonist, Fontaine Foz; 2) the Subject Property exemplifies the social and historical trends of the community in that the principal residence represents their lifestyk,quality of life and architectural character that once typified seasonal living in south Florida; 3)the main residence on the Subject Property has architectural and aesthetic significance in that: (i) the building portrays the materials and design of an era of distinctive architectural style, a natural wood reflective of the traditional cypress construction; (ii) the building reflects distinguishing characteristics of a style,period and method of construction being reflective of traditional south Florida cypress homes few of which exist today; (iii) the building was designed by renowned Florida architect John L. Volk and represents one of the finest examples of this style and type of residential design by Mr.Volk;and (iv) the building contains design,detail,material and craftsmanship of an outstanding quality which represented,in its time,a significant innovation in adaptive design for the south Florida environment. 2 C. Such designation should be conditioned upon the adoption of the following variances for the lot east of State Road A-1-A, to permit thereon the construction of a single family home with associated improvements: a) variance of the lot dimension and area requirements including minimum lot size and lot depth to permit the east lot to be a separate building lot in its present configuration;b) that the right of way of State Road A-1-A shall be the existing 60 foot right of way and no additional reservation of right of way shall be required as a condition of development east of State Road A-1-A and c) any other variances which are necessary to permit the lot east of A-1-A to be used as a separate single*family lot. The Subject Property is unique in regard to various circumstances that render it potentially unbuildable under the current provisions of the R1AAA district. Nonetheless,the construction of a single family home with associated improvements on the land east of State Road A-1-A is consistent with the goals and policies of the City Land Development Regulations. There is no other lot in the same zoning district that suffers the same confluence of circumstances,and the conditions and circumstances are peculiar to the Subject Property. These unique circumstances and conditions include but are not limited to the following: a) the property is one lot from the southernmost point of a long series of ocean-front lots which are improved with residences and b) the establishment of an erosion control line divesting the owner of technical title to a substantial amount of land area between the mean high tide line and the erosion control line to which the property owner retains riparian rights. D. Absent the variances,the property owner will be deprived of the rights enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district. E. The special conditions appurtenant to the Subject Property are the result of public initiatives in regard to beach access, use and re-nourishment, including the establishment of the erosion control line as part of the beach re-nourishment program. 3 The Owner: Fontaine Fox Fox, a cartoonist of both national and international acclaim, was best known for his cartoon "Toonerville Trolley". Launched in 1916, the cartoon was syndicated throughout' the world, appearing in several languages. Born in 1884 in Louisville, Kentucky, Fox began his career as a cartoonist in grammar school, continuing throughout high school . when he began working at the Louisville Herald as a reporter and cartoonist. After two years of study at the University of Indiana, where he studied and drew cartoons part-time, he returned to Kentucky to work at the Louisville Times until the Chicago Post gave him national recognition and distribution in 1915. Much of the small town subject matter for his cartoons came from people he knew in then suburban/rural Louisville. He moved to Delray in 1931, after having visited there in the 1920's. Fox, in coming to Delray, joined a number of well known artists and writers who -- by making Delray their home -- created an artists and writers colony. These people included the cartoonist Herb Roth (whose cartoons reflected life in Delray) , Wood Cowan writers Hugh McNair Kahler, Clarence Buddington Kelland, Nina Wilcox Putnam (whose articles published in Good Housekeeping magazine were illustrated by another Delray resident Anita Brown) and poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. Fox made his studio on the second floor of the Arcade Tap Room, the hub of winter activity in the town of Delray. He . ultimately built two homes on North Ocean Boulevard. He was an accomplished golfer and the author of several books and articles, including a series which ran in many papers which was basedton his narrow escape in 1939 from war-torn Europe. During the war he was • a member of the Division of Pictorial Publicity. The Architect: John Volk In the late 1930's, Fontaine Fox, having had a long-term friendship with John Volk, commissioned him to design the house at 610 North Ocean Boulevard. Volk was also the architect of Fox's home just north of 610, as well as several others located in the immediate Delray/Gulfstream area including Ocean Boulevard, Seabreeze, and Palm Trail. Born in 1901 in Austria, Volk came to the United States when he was nine years old. He was a student at. Columbia University School of Architecture as well as the world renowned Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Volk continued to design homes until his death in 1984 . John Volk arrived in Palm Beach in 1925 while Addison Mizner was building Spanish and Mediterranean style mansions for wealthy families. A prolific architect, he designed over 1,000 houses, theatres, and buildings all over the world. Some of the world's .most powerful and wealthy people commissioned him to design their homes, including William Paley, George Vanderbilt, Henry Ford II, Herbert Pulitzer, Horace Dodge II, and John Phipps. Volk has often been called the last of the original Palm Beach architects which included Addison Mizner, Maurice Fatio, and Marion Sims Wyeth. In 1926, he formed a partnership with Gustav Maas which lasted almost ten years. Volk's homes, which number several hundred scattered along the coast, covered a broad range of designs from Spanish and Italian motifs to Normandy, Bermuda, Regent, Classical Oriental, bungalow, and what he called British Colonial. Known to have "broken the excesses" of the Mediterranean style after the Depression, Volk began designing British Colonial houses that could be built for forty-five cents a square foot versus two dollars per square foot for the Spanish mansions. He related in an article in Architectural Digest in 1972, "when the market crashed and the Depression followed, there wasn't a client in sight who wanted to build the elaborate Spanish house. Everyone was broke. Those who weren't, didn't want to make a show of their money." It was during this period that the houses along North Ocean Boulevard were designed. 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