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HPB 03-10-1993 AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1993 - 6 : 00 P.M. PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL Please be advised that 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 proceeding is made, which 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. 1. Roll Call 2 . PUBLIC HEARING: Request for Variance NO. 88-28 . Cynthia and Jim Stahl, owners of 138 N. Swinton Avenue, Old School Square Historic District. The applicant is requesting relief from: * LDR Section 4 .6.9(D) (4) (c) . A request to allow parking spaces to back out into a paved area which ranges from 1 ' to 4 ' in depth, where a minimum depth of 6 ' is required; and * LDR Section 4.6.9(D) (2) (b) . A request to allow 4 parking spaces backing out onto an alley which are 9 ' wide, where 10 ' is the minimum width required. These variances are being requested in conjunction with the conversion of a single family residence to an accountant' s office. 3. COA 8-200 138 N. Swinton Avenue, Old School Square Historic District, Cynthia and Jim Stahl, Owners. * Approval of site plan. * Approval of landscaping plan. * Approval of design elements. Historic Preservation Board Agenda March 10, 1993 Page 2 er- 4 . 124 N. Swinton Avenue, Old School Square Historic District. Discussion regarding demolition or relocation of a contributing cottage located on the rear of the subject property. The cottage encroaches on the right-of-way of the unimproved alley in Block 59 . The alley is scheduled for improvement in June, 1993 . 5 . Demolition of 5 N.E. 8th Street, Mission style house and garage constructed in 1926 . Recommend to the Chief Building Official that the demolition date of April 1, 1993 be postponed for a period of 60 days . 6 . Recommend to the Planning & Zoning Board that an Ordinance be initiated to facilitate the City's participation in the Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption; Florida Senate Joint Resolution 152. 7 . Preservation Week, National Trust for Historic Preservation May 9-15, 1993 . * Recommend that the City Commission issue a proclamation designating May 9 - 15, 1993 "Preservation Week" . * Approve Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board' s joint participation with the Historic Palm Beach County Preservation Board in a History Fair to be held at Old School Square on May 15, 1993. 8 . Reports from Historic Districts 9 . Unfinished Business 10 . New Business 11. Approval of the minutes, February 3, 1993 12 . Adjournment MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1993 LOCATION: FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 100 N.W. 1ST AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444 1. ROLL CALL: The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6 :00 P.M. Board Members: Christine Bull Present Margie Miller Present Daniel Carter (Vice Chair) Absent Sandy Jamison Present Pat Healy-Golembe Absent Buck Miller (2nd Vice Chair) Present Rose Sloan (Chair) Present Staff Members Present: Jeff Costello, Planning & Zoning Department Pat Cayce, Planning & Zoning Department Diana Mund, Planning & Zoning Department Susan Ruby, City Attorney's Office Rose Sloan moved to amend the Agenda to hear Item #5 (5 N.E. 8th Street) before Items #2 (Variance No. 88-28) & #3 (COA 8-200) as the applicant was net yet present. 5. Demolition of 5 N.E. 8th Street, Mission style house and garage constructed in 1926 . The Board approved a recommendation to the Chief Building Official that the demolition date of April 1, 1993 be postponed for a period of 60 days. Sandy Jamison moved for approval of 5 N.E. 8th Street, seconded by Christine Bull. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes . Said motion passed 5-0. At this time the Board returned to Items #2 (Variance No. 88-28) & #3 (COA 8-200) as the applicant was now present. 2 . Variance No. 88-28: 138 N. Swinton Avenue; Old School Square Historic District; Cynthia & Jim Stahl, Owners. The Board approved the variance request to LDR Section 4 . 6 .9 (D) (4) (c) (Dead-end Parking Bays) , to allow parking spaces to back-out into a paved area which ranges from 1 ' to 4 ' in depth, where a minimum depth of 6 ' is required based upon a positive finding with respect to Section 4 .5 . 1(J) (2) for Variance No. 88-28. Sandy Jamison moved for approval of Variance No. 88-28 [LDR Section 4 .6 .9 (D) (4) (c) ] , seconded by Margie Miller. The vote was as follows : Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 5-0. The Board approved the variance request to LDR Section 4 .6 .9(D) (2) (b) (Provisions for Ingress and Egress) , to allow 4 parking spaces backing-out onto an alley which are 9 ' wide, where 10 ' is the minimum width required based upon a positive finding with respect to Section 4 .5. 1(J) (2) for Variance No. 88-28. Buck Miller moved for approval of Variance No. 88-28 [LDR Section 4 . 6.9(D) (2) (b) ] , seconded by Sandy Jamison. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 5-0. 3 . COA 8-200 : 138 N. Swinton Avenue; Old School Square Historic District; Cynthia & Jim Stahl, Owners. The Board approved COA 8-200 for the special actions for Stahl and Associates, P.A. for the following: 1. A waiver to allow parking within the front yard as illustrated on the site plan. 2 . The use of concrete paver blocks for the front yard parking area and the use of a pea rock parking surface for the rear parking spaces, as illustrated on the proposed site plan. Margie Miller moved for approval of COA 8-200 (Special Actions) , seconded by Christine Bull. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 5-0 . The Board approved COA 8-200 for the site plan for Stahl and Associates, P.A. based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) of the LDRs, policies of the Comprehensive Plan and Section 2.4 .5(F) (5) subject to the following conditions : - 2 - 3/10/92 1 . That a revised site plan be submitted addressing the following items: * Install a cleanout in the sanitary sewer service at the property line if none exists. * Provide a reduced pressure backflow prevention device on the customer side of the water meter. * Provide a means of routing storm water runoff around and away from the existing building at the southwest corner of the site, and to the proposed retention area. Note that the existing site grading in this area is higher than the existing finished floor. 2 . That a minimum 5 ' wide hard surface apron be provided adjacent to the alley to retain the pea rock on-site. 3 . That the rear parking spaces be constructed immediately after the alley is constructed. 4 . That occupation of the guest cottage (offices) occurs only after the rear parking spaces have been installed. 5. That the concrete driveway (south of the motor court) be removed and the remaining fencing and landscaping be installed upon completion of the rear parking spaces. Sandy Jamison moved for approval of COA 8-200 (Site Plan) , seconded by Margie Miller. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 5-0 . The Board approved COA 8-200 for the landscape plan for Stahl and Associates, P.A. based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4 .6 . 16 subject to the following condition: 1. That nonmountable curbing be provided for both (front and rear) parking areas. Christine Bull moved for approval of COA 8-200 (Landscape Plan) , seconded by Sandy Jamison. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 5-0. - 3 - 3/10/92 The Board approved COA 8-200 for the design elements for Stahl and Associates, P.A. based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4 .5. 1 subject to the following condition: 1. That the handicapped ramp be provided with a vertical railing. Buck Miller moved for approval of COA 8-200 (Design Elements) , seconded by Sandy Jamison. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 5-0. 4 . 124 N. Swinton Avenue, Old School Square Historic District The Board had a discussion regarding demolition or relocation of a contributing cottage located on the rear of the subject property. The cottage encroaches on the right-of-way of the unimproved alley in Block 59 . The alley is scheduled for improvement in June, 1993. The Board felt that if at all possible the cottage should be relocated. Please Note: At this time (6 :40 P.M. ) Margie Miller had to leave the meeting. 6 . The Board approved a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board that an Ordinance be initiated to facilitate the City' s participation in the Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption; Florida Senate Joint Resolution 152 . Sandy Jamison moved for approval of Florida Senate Joint Resolution 152, seconded by Buck Miller. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 4-0. 7 . The Board approved a recommendation to the City Commission to issue a proclamation designating May 9-15, 1993 "Preservation Week" . Christine Bull moved for approval of Preservation Week, seconded by Buck Miller. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 4-0. - 4 - 3/10/92 After further discussion the Board decided to table Delray Beach Historic Preservations Board's joint participation with the Historic Palm Beach County Preservation Board in a History Fair to be held at Old School Square on May 15, 1993 until further information was available. 8 . REPORTS FROM HISTORIC DISTRICTS: None. 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mrs. Sloan inquired about the landscaping for the handicap ramp and the exhaust fan on the roof of Damianos. 10. NEW BUSINESS: Mrs. Cayce informed the Board that 14 N.E. 4th Street's building renovations were such that they could be approved administratively and would therefore not be coming before the Board. In a pre-application review at the applicant' s request (the applicant, Michael Weiner, was not present) , Mrs. Cayce presented plans for an addition to the garage at 119 N. Swinton Avenue. The addition is to be used as an artist's studio by Jane Manus. It was the Board's opinion that the proposed addition was out of character and scale for the historic district and the contributing house. Please Note: At this time (7 :00 P.M. ) Margie Miller returned to the meeting. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 3, 1993 Meeting Sandy Jamison moved for approval of the minutes for the February 3, 1993 meeting, seconded by Christine Bull. The vote was as follows : Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 5-0. 12. ADJOURNMENT: Margie Miller moved for adjournment at 7 : 10 P.M. , seconded by Sandy Jamison. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes . Said motion passed 5-0. The next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 1993. - 5 - 3/10/92 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 March 10, 1993, which were formally adopted and approved by the Board on April 7, 1993 . 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 . - 6 - 3/10/92 WJ/00/9J v9:O4 X74©7 Z43 Z774 CITY/DELKAY BCIi. """ CITY ATTOKNEY (J 002 J. ORDINANCE NO. 12-93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION 4.5.1(J) , "HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO ACT ON VARIANCE REQUESTS", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR GRANTING A VARTANc1: rN HISTORIC DISTRICTS; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray reach. Florida, is desirous of providing additional flexibility to promote the adapt.ivc reuse of structures within historic district::; pod, WHEREAS, pursuant to LbR Section 1.1 ,6, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the subject matter at its meeting of January 11, 1953, and has forwarded the change with a re+commendation of approval; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida - Statute 163.3174(1) (c} , the Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the Local Plauuing Ageac;y, h.is determined -that the change is 'consistent wi.t)1, -cud furthers the Objectives and policies of, the Couipreheriaive Plan; Now, THEREFORE, UE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION '.,r THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, 'FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Chapter 4)_ "Zoning Regulations", . Article 4.5, "Overlay and Environmental Management-,Diatricts"-, Section 4.5.1 , "1(i4tOric Preservation Sites and.`Districtp", .Subsection 4.5.1 (J) . "Historic Preservation Board to Act on Variance Requests", of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of`t.he City u: • Delray Beach, Florida,.,be, and the same s.:hereby amended to :red cs follows: (J) Historic Preservation Board to act on Variance Requests: Pursuant Lathe power-: granted in Section 2.2.6(D), -'the Historic Preservation Board shall act on all variance requests, within a Historic. District or on a Historic, Site, which otherwise would be acted upon by the Beard of Adjustments. In acting on such variance requests the BoardO1l=zz may hr guided by the following J //ttshl><1'_1tAf/tt as an alternative to the criteria normally Used by the Board of Adjustments. (1) That a variance is necessary to maintain the historic character of property through demonstrating that: (a) A variance would not he contrary to the public interest, safety, or welfare. '\(b) special COnditions and circumstances exist, because cif the historic setting, loc:atlen, nature or character of the land, structure, appurtenance, ;L-ign, or building involved, which arc not applicable to other lands, structures, appurtenances, sjgns, or buildings in the same '/•oriiny di.atrict, which have not been designated as historic bites or a historic district nor libted on the. Local Register of Historic Places. .QJ/M/SJ TY4uT Z43 3774 CITY/DELRAY BCI1. -'--- CITY ATTORNEY ( pp3 C r (C1 Literal interpretation of the provisions of existing ordinances would alter the historic character of the historic district or historic site to such an extent that it would not be feasible to preserve the historic character of the historic district or historic • site. (d} The variance requested is the minimum necessary to 1 efnt41t.//f iSetlioiftdri///ef 2eserve the historic character of a historic site or of a historic.- district. (2) Or, as an alternative to subsection (J) (1) , that a variance is necessary to accommodate an appropriate adaptive reuse oT a structure within a historic District or uRon a Historic Site through delnonatratinq that: (a) A variance would not be contrary to the public interest, safety, or welfare. (b) The variance would not significantly diminish the historic character of the H3stor District or Site. (c) That the variance requested is the — minimum-necessary to effect the adaptive reuse of an existing structure or site. • (23) The Board shall otherwise follow all procedures) and impose c:i,nditionsl/add/Mdlfe!/tIndin#as As required of the Board of Adjustments. Section 2. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a Court of competent ,urisdiation t-o be invalid, such . decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole Or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances which are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second and final reading. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and fine) reading or. this the _9th day of Febtuar_ , 1993. 4/%i !e M A Y ATTEST: ,11 City Clerk First Reading"January 26, 1993 Second Reading February 9, 1993 - - Ord. No. 12_91: HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF DELRAY BEACH --- STAFF REPORT --- MI1TING DATE: March 10, 1993 AGENDA ITEM: #2 & #3 ITEM: Consideration of. Variance 88-28 &_COA 8-200 for Stahl & Associates, P.A. (138 N. Swinton Avenue) ..........mommm. __ Amems. LIE ■ w MIMI 7.■ < ■i.. . . ■ i/ li 1*:::i::' MI MI - r ii. •MiII1INlIl1iIlIl , III .I =�'1 HALL NI -_____ .II.I _iI ■ for ' _ . MIiI1 _ IyM1 _ .M C CENTERTM I . ! 2ii I ■� sT: .'01 ids _ 1. NMI -�� .�.�/�_iill= immuim !NERAL DATA: Owner Cynthia M. Stahl Applicant Same as above. Location West side of N. Swinton Avenue, between NW 1st Street and NW 2nd Street. Property Size 0 227 acres City Land Use Plan Mixed Use City Zoning OSSHAD (Old School Square Historic Arts District) Adjacent Zoning North: OSSHAD East: OSSHAD South: OSSHAD West: OSSHAD Existing Land Use Single family residence and guest cottage. Proposed Land Use Establish business office (accountant) use, with attendant parking and landscaping, in the existing structures. Water Service Existing on site. ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD : The action before the Board is that of approval of COA 8-200 which incorporates the following aspects of the development proposal for Stahl and Associates, P.A. ( 138 N. Swinton Avenue) : * Variance 88-28: LDR Section 4 .6 .9 (D) (4) (c) (Dead-end Parking Bays) - A request to allow parking spaces to back-out into a paved area which ranges from 1 ' to 4 ' in depth, where a minimum depth of 6 ' is required. LDR Section 4 . 6 . 9(D) (2) (b) Provisions for Ingress and Egress) - A request to allow 4 parking spaces backing-out onto an alley which are 9 ' wide, where 10 ' is the minimum width required. * Site Plan * Landscape Plan _ * Design Elements The subject property is located on the west side of N. Swinton Avenue, between N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 2nd Street, approximately 100 ' south of N.W. 2nd Street. BACKGROUND : The subject property consists of the north 73.5' of Lot_ 10 and the south 1.5 ' of Lot 9, Block 59, Town of Linton, which is located within the Old School Square Historic District. The existing single family residence and guest cottage were constructed in 1947 and are noncontributing from a historical perspective. The architectural style is Transitional Colonial Revival. The existing residence is a factory built structure by Flury & Crouch, Inc. for the Coastal Properties Corporation. The factory built houses were popular for a short time after World War II . This is one of the few factory homes still existing in the City. The residence and guest cottage are wood frame construction with shingle roofs. In 1966, an addition of 141 sq.ft. was constructed for the guest cottage. In 1987, vinyl and aluminum siding were installed over the existing structures. On January 6, 1993, a request for site plan approval for Stahl and Associates, P.A. (accountants office) was submitted and is now before the Board for action. HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION : The project involves the relocation of the offices for Stahl and Associates, P.A. from 495 N.E. 4th Street to 138 N. Swinton Avenue. The development proposal consists of two phases and incorporates the following: Phase I * Conversion of the single family residence and guest cottage into professional offices (accountants) . * Construction of a two (2) space concrete block paver parking area (motor court) with a raised concrete paver edge and concrete paver apron at the entrance. * Utilization of the existing driveway for proprietor and employee parking until such time as the parking associated with Phase II is constructed. * Enclosure of the existing screened porch and converting it to an office. * Construction of a handicapped ramp. * Installation of a 3 ' high white picket fence along the east property line (adjacent to Swinton Ave. ) * Installation of a 20 sq.ft. signs * Installation of associated landscaping. -------- --- Phase II * Conversion of the existing guest cottage to a professional office. * Construction of four pea rock parking spaces adjacent to the alley. * Removal of the existing concrete driveway to the front of structure. SITE PLAN ANALYSIS : CHAPTER 3 (REQUIRED FINDINGS) : (Performance Standards - L.O.S. ) Pursuant to Section 3. 1. 1 of the Land Development Regulations, prior to approval of development applications, certain findings must be made in a form which is part of the official record. This may be achieved through information on the application, the Staff Report, or Minutes . Findings shall be made by the Board to approve or deny the development application. These findings relate to the following four areas: HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 3 FUTURE LAND USE MAP: The use or structures must be allowed in the zone district and the zoning district must be consistent with the land use designation. The subject property has a Mixed Use land use plan designation and an OSSHAD (Old School Square Historic Arts District) zoning designation. The OSSHAD is consistent with the Mixed Use land use plan designation. Pursuant to Section 4 .4 .24 (B) (2) , within the OSSHAD, professional offices are allowed as a permitted use. Based upon the above, it is appropriate to make a positive finding with respect to the Future Land Use Map. CONCURRENCY: Facilities which are provided by, or through, the City shall be provided to new development concurrent with issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. These facilities shall be provided pursuant to levels of service established within the Comprehensive Plan. Water and Sewer: With respect to water and sewer service, the following is noted: * Water service is provided to the site via a service lateral connection to the existing -2" water main located within the alley to the rear (west side) of the property. * Sewer service is provided to the site -via a service lateral connection to an existing 8" sewer mainlocated within the alley. * Adequate fire suppression is provided via an existing fire hydrant located at the southeast corner of Swinton Avenue and N.E. 2nd Street. The conversion from a single family residence to a professional office requires the installation of a commercial backflow preventer, which has been indicated on the plans. No water or sewer main extensions or upgrading is required with this development proposal. Drainage: A preliminary drainage plan has been submitted indicating that drainage will be accommodated on-site via a swale area at the north side of the property. At this time, there are no problems anticipated with the proposed system. HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 4 Streets and Traffic: A Traffic Impact Study was prepared by the City's Traffic_ Engineer indicating that the proposed office use will generate 71 new trips per day over and above the existing 10 trips generated by the single family residence (81 total trips) . The traffic generated by this development will not have an adverse impact on the level of service standards . Based upon the above, a positive finding with respect to traffic concurrency can be made. Parks and Open Space: Park dedication requirements do not apply for nonresidential uses . Thus, the proposed development will not have an impact with respect to this level of service standard. Solid Waste: Trash generated each year by the proposed office use will be 5 .4 pounds per square foot. The previous use (single family residence and guest cottage) generated 3 .2 pounds per year. The increase can be easily accommodated by the existing facilities and thus, will not be significant with respect to level of service standards . CONSISTENCY: Compliance with the performance standards set forth in Section 3.3.3 along with the required findings in Sections 2 .4 .5(F) (5) (General Compatibility and Harmony with Adjacent Properties) shall be the basis upon which a finding of overall consistency is to be- made. Other objectives and policies found in the adopted Comprehensive Plan may be used in making of a finding of overall consistency. A review of the objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan was conducted and the following applicable policy is noted. Land Use Element Policy C-3.3 - Alleys located within the Old School Square Historic District on either side of Swinton Avenue shall remain and be made available for access to abutting properties . Accordingly, these alleys shall not be abandoned to private interests. Utilization of the alleys for access and parking is encouraged for redevelopment of properties within the Old School Square Historic Arts District. This development proposal provides back-out parking onto the alley within this block (Block 59) , which is scheduled for construction in July of this year. Section 3.3 .3 (Standards for Site Plan Actions) : Standards C-G are not applicable with respect to this development proposal. The applicable performance standards of Section 3 .3 .3 are as follows: HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 5 A) Building design, landscaping, and lighting (glare) shall be such that they do not create unwarranted- distractions or blockage of visibility as it pertains to Traffic - - - Circulation. The buildings will remain generally in their existing configuration and do not affect visibility as it pertains to traffic circulation. The proposed landscaping will complement the character of the building and will not create any distractions . - - B) Appropriate separation of travelways is made for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians in a manner consistent with Objective D-1 of the Traffic Element. The proposed use is a low volume traffic generator. Pedestrian movement in the area is similarly light, with most pedestrians using the sidewalk that is provided along Swinton Avenue. Most of the parking for this use will be located in the rear of the building, and no conflicts are anticipated. Section 2 .4 .5(F) (5) (Site Plan Findings) : Pursuant to Section 2 .4 .5(F) (5) (Findings) , in addition to provisions of Chapter Three, the approving -body - must make--a -- - finding that development of the property pursuant to the site plan will be compatible and harmonious with the adjacent and nearby properties and the City as a whole, so as not to cause - _ - substantial depreciation of property values. The subject property is bordered on the north, -south,. east and - _ west by the OSSHAD (Old School Square Historic Arts District) zone district. North is a vacant lot; south are the offices of a landscape architect (A. Grant Thornbrough and Associates) ; east and west are single family residences. Less than one block west of the adjacent residences are the City Hall and City Attorney offices. The proposed use of accountant offices will be low intensity in nature and is appropriate in a mixed use district. The use will be similar to and compatible with the adjacent landscape architect offices. The site is separated from the residential properties by Swinton Avenue, and in the near future, by an alley way (to the west) . Compatibility with the residences to the east and west will be further enhanced through the provision of required landscaping. The upgrading of the site will enhance rather than depreciate property values in the area, and will be an inducement for the upgrading of nearby properties. HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 6 The development proposal retains the residential character that is sought with developments within the OSSHAD zone district. As the intent of the OSSHAD zone district is to promote mixed uses, a positive finding of compatibility can be made. COMPLIANCE WITH LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: Items identified in the Land Development Regulations shall, be specifically addressed by the body taking action on the development application/request. Parking Requirement Pursuant to Section 4 .4 .24 (G) ( 1) , within the OSSHAD, business and professional offices shall provide 1 parking space for every 300 sq. ft. of floor area. The single family residence contains 1, 189 sq. ft. and the guest cottage contains 543 sq. ft. for a total of 1,732 sq. ft. which requires a total of 6 parking spaces . Phasing of the parking improvements is as follows: Phase I provides a total of 4 spaces, which are required in order to occupy the main office (single family residence). The. existing driveway will be utilized to temporarily accommodate the proprietor and employee spaces, to be parked in tandem. In addition, a motor court parking area consisting of one handicap and one regular space will be constructed on the east side of the single family residence. Phase II includes construction of 4 spaces adjacent to the alley which will provide the spaces needed to occupy the guest cottage. The spaces _ are to be installed -_ once construction of the alley is completed (July 1993) . Upon installation of the 4 spaces, the existing driveway will be removed, thus eliminating the tandem parking spaces. Front Yard Parking Pursuant to Section 4 .4 .24(G) (2) , all parking, except for single family homes and duplexes, shall be located in the side or rear yard or adjacent to a rear alley. No such parking shall be located in the area between the street and the building. However, where there are existing buildings, the Historic Preservation Board may waive this requirement during the site plan review process, provided that it is determined that compliance is not feasible and that the residential character of the area will be maintained. If approved, such parking shall be substantially screened from off-premises view by a hedge, at least 4 ' in height. At its meeting of January 20th, the Board discussed the applicant's initial proposal to provide a 4 space courtyard parking area within the front yard. The Board felt that the 4 space lot with spaces adjacent to Swinton Avenue detracted from the residential character, and suggested that an alternative be sought. HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 7 The revised site plan indicates two Phases as previously described. In order to accommodate the required parking, without detracting from the appearance of the site, parking in the front is limited to two spaces, which are to be integrated with the existing trees and structures . In addition, a 3 ' high picket fence willbe installed along Swinton Avenue which will have sword ferns in front and a Cocoplum hedge to be maintained at 4 ' in height as a backdrop. As it is not feasible to provide all of the required parking in the rear, and measures are being taken to soften the appearance of the two (2) spaces in front, it is appropriate for the--Board- to -waive_this requirement. Parking Surface The proposed parking area in the front of the building will be concrete paver blocks and the rear parking area will have a pea rock surface. The rear parking spaces will be delineated with wheel stops. Pursuant to Section 4 . 6 .9 (D) (8) (a) , parking lots and spaces on historic sites and within historic districts may improved with a surface material other than pavement, where there are 12 or fewer parking spaces, subject to approval by the Historic Preservation Board. Staff has no objection to the parking surfaces provided that the pea rock spaces have at a minimum a 5 ' hard surface apron adjacent to the alley to retain the pea rock on-site. Alley Improvement As stated previously, the alley adjacent to the property is unimproved. Pursuant to Section 5. 3. 1(E) (2) (Improvement Obligations) , a development that utilizes an alleyway for access and parking purposes is required to improve the alley from the nearest improved street to the furthest property line. However, this alley (within Block 59) has been scheduled for construction in July 1993 with funds from the "Decade of Excellence" General Obligation Bond Program. The project is being phased to conform to that schedule. Site Lighting A site lighting plan has not been submitted. Although the business hours will typically end by 5 or 6 p.m. , there probably will be situations where business will extend into the evening. As there are parking spaces adjacent to the alley, it is appropriate to provide some lighting for security purposes. Site lighting must be installed --iir -- - accordance with Section 4 . 6 .8 (Lighting) . It is noted that the site lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties. The lighting fixtures shall not exceed 25 ' in height and must be equipped with sharp cutoff luminaries, which will confine the lighting to the site. HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 8 Trash Receptacles Trash receptacles will be located on the south side of the building and will be screened from adjacent properties by the structures and landscaping. A letter from Waste Management has been submitted indicating that the use of roll-out carts is acceptable for this accountant' s office. The carts will need to placed curbside (along Swinton Avenue) by 6 : 00 a.m. on the perspective collection day. Building Setbacks The existing guest cottage encroaches 2 .5 ' into the required 7 .5 ' side setback. This existing nonconforming situation is not impacted by the development proposal. Open Space Pursuant to Section 4 .3.4(K) , 25% of non-vehicular open space is required. The development proposal provides for 45% open space. VARIANCE ANALYSIS: Associated with this development proposal are variance requests (No. 88-28) to LDR Section 4 .6 .9 (D) (4) (c) (Dead-end Parking Bays) and LDR Section 4 .6 .9(D) (2) (b) (Provisions for Ingress and Egress) . LDR Section 4 . 6 .9 (D) (4) (c) (Dead-end Parking Bays) : A request to allow parking spaces to back-out into a paved area which ranges from 1' to 4 ' in depth, where a minimum depth of 6 ' is required. Basis for the Variance: The applicant' s request letter states the following as to why the variance should be granted: "Our position regarding the back-up maneuvering area is that since the spaces are opposite and the handicap space is rarely used (our business has never had a handicapped customer) , then the handicap space itself becomes the back-up space for the other car. Additionally, a 24 ' X 4 ' back-up space has been provided for the standard size space by shifting the step location to the south side of the stoop. The handicap space back-up area is 24 ' X 1' . Assuming that retaining the existing mature mahogany trees is priority, then there is no area on site that a code legal handicap space (with back-up area) can be provided. The options are to reduce the total number of parking spaces provided to five (code requires 6) and move the handicap space to Phase II parking in the rear, or to shift the handicap space onto the east side of the existing mahogany and reduce the front landscape area to less than 5 ' wide adjacent to Swinton Avenue. " HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 9 Staff's Response: In order to retain the mature Mahogany trees and to locate the parking spaces away from Swinton Avenue as desired, the spaces must be located on the west side of the trees . The existing location of the porch and house restricts the ability to provide the adequate maneuvering area. Other parking designs were explored however, the designs tended to detract from the residential character. This configuration provides a 4 ' back-up aisle for the standard parking space, which should be adequate given the low usage anticipated in this lot (only one regular and one handicapped space provided) . While technically the plan only provides_ 1 ' back-up aisle for the handicapped space, the width of the space itself (12 ' ) will provide for increased maneuverability. Again, given the low usage of these spaces, the variance request is reasonable. The requested variance appears to meet the required bases provided in Section 4.5 . 1(J) , regarding the preservation of historic character and the adaptive reuse of the property (see attachment) . LDR Section 4 . 6 .9 (D) (2) (b) (Provisions for Ingress and Egress) : A request to allow 4 parking spaces backing-out onto an alley which are 9 ' wide, where 10 ' is the minimum width required. Basis for the Variance: The applicant's request letter states the following as to why the variance should be granted: "The Phase II spaces adjacent - to the -future alley are proposed to be 9 ' wide X 28 ' deep. Code requires a 10 ' X 25 ' space in this area. Ten foot wide spaces could be provided however it would encroach into the -required 5 ' buffer on the north property line. We feel that by providing the normally required 9 ' wide space, it is a lesser impact on the overall integrity of the site than to encroach into the 5 ' landscape buffer. " Staff' s Response: The basis for the 10 ' X 25' parking spaces is to accommodate additional maneuvering area for vehicles parking off the alleyways, which generally have a paved area less than 16 ' wide. The proposed 28 ' deep parking spaces, which are 3 ' deeper than required, should compensate for the reduced width of the parking spaces (9 ' ) . Further, the area between the west side of the paved alley and the parking spaces is 24 ' , which is the standard aisle width for a parking lot with perpendicular parking spaces. In addition to the above, the reduction of the spaces to 9 ' will enable the perimeter landscape requirement to be met on the north property line and provide clear area for the roots of the Poinciana tree located within the landscape strip. Granting the variance will not create an unsafe situation and will allow the provision of required parking along with HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 10 the required perimeter landscaping. The requested variance appears to meet the required bases provided in Section 4 .5 . 1(J) , regarding the preservation of historic character and the adaptive reuse of the property (see attached) . SITE PLAN TECHNICAL ITEMS: The following are items that do not require specific action of the Board however, the items must be addressed with the submittal of a revised site/landscape.--plan and paving/drainage plans: 1. Install a cleanout in the sanitary- sewer service at the property line if none exists. 2 . Provide a reduced pressure backflow prevention device on the customer side of the water meter. 3 . Provide a means of routing storm water runoff around and away from the existing building at the southwest corner of the site, and to the proposed retention area. Not that the existing site grading in this area is higher than the existing finished floor. -- - LANDSCAPE PLAN ANALYSIS : Much of the existing landscaping has- been incorporated into the landscape plan. Within the front yard area along thenorth and south property lines is a proposed Cocoplum hedge. On the east side of the property (adjacent to Swinton Avenue) , a Cocoplum hedge (to be maintained at 4 ' high) will be located behind a white picket fence, which will have Sword Fern in the foreground. The landscape material along -with the picket fence will be installed with Phase I, with the portion at the existing driveway to be installed with Phase II . Pursuant to Section 4 . 6 . 16(E) (3) (Vehicular Encroachment) , landscape areas are required to be separated from vehicular use areas by nonmountable curbing. Curbing has not been provided for the front or rear parking spaces. It is appropriate that the curbing be installed to protect the landscaping. Within the front yard, the curbing should be installed along the main drive, around the node and end just before the trees. This will protect the landscape area and not create an adverse impact on the roots of the trees. At the rear parking spaces the curbing should be installed to protect the landscape areas and to contain the pea rock. In order to not provide curbing, a waiver request must be made and granted by the City Commission. DESIGN ELEMENTS ANALYSIS : The development proposal includes the following design elements (exterior alterations) which require analysis with respect to compatibility with the existing structure. HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. --Site Plan Approval Page 11 Signage The sign will be 6 ' high double sided with a lattice base. The sign colors will be dark forest green (background) with white lettering and trim. At its meeting of January 8, 1993, the Sign Review Committee reviewed and approved the signage for Stahl and Associates, P.A. Staff has no objections and recommends approval of the signage. Handicapped Ramp A handicapped ramp is proposed along the !-east side of the single family structure. Details of the ramp have not been submitted, however staff recommends that a vertical railing be provided. The impact of the ramp is minimal as it is not visible from Swinton Avenue. Picket Fence A white wood picket fence is proposed along Swinton Avenue, which will be 3 ' high on 5 ' centers. The picket fence is appropriate in relation to the architectural style of the single family structure. - Architectural Elevations Elevations have not been submitted which- show the enclosure of the rear porch and the installation of a door on the north side of the building. Once the plans are submitted the elevations will be evaluated and scheduled for the next available Board meeting, if necessary. If the design elements i.e. windows, doors and siding are- within the - -- -- design guidelines, review and approval by the Board will not be required. OTHER I T E M S : Handicapped Accessibility Requirements Pursuant to the Florida Handicapped Accessibility Requirements Manual, the conversion of the existing single family structure and guest cottage to the office/commercial use requires that the structure be modified both internally and externally to meet handicapped accessibility requirements. A handicapped parkingspace and ramp for the residence has been indicated. A handicapped ramp is not needed for the guest cottage as the entrance is flush with the sidewalk. However, floor plans showing the internal modifications i.e. restroom facilities, doorway widths, etc. to accommodate handicapped access have not been provided. With the submittal of a building permit application, floor plans must be provided which address handicapped access. • HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 12 REVIEW BY O T H E R S : Community Redevelopment Agency: At its meeting of February 25, 1993, the Community Redevelopment Agency reviewed the request and recommended approval of the development proposal. Neighborhood Notice: Special Notice was provided to the Old School Square Homeowner's Association. Letters of objection, if any, will be presented at the HPB meeting. ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUSIONS : The proposed use is consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 3 of the Land Development Regulations. In order to preserve mature__ mahogany trees and accommodate required parking, two (2) variances have been requested. These variances will not create any adverse impacts nor create unsafe situations . The development proposal retains the residential character and allows the adaptive re-use that is sought with developments within the OSSHAD zone district. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS : 1. Continue with direction. 2 . Approve Variance 88-28, COA 8-200 and the associated site plan, landscape plan and design elements for Stahl and Associates, P.A. 3. Deny approval of Variance 88-28, COA 8-200 and the associated site plan, landscape plan and design elements for Stahl and Associates, P.A. with basis stated. RECOMMENDED ACT I O N : A. Variance 88-28: Approve the variance request to LDR Section 4 .6 .9(D) (4) (c) (Dead-end Parking Bays) , to allow parking spaces to back-out into a paved area which ranges from 1' to 4 ' in depth, where a minimum depth of 6 ' is required based upon a positive finding with respect to Section 4 .5. 1(J) (2) . Approve the variance request to LDR Section 4 .6 .9 (D) (2) (b) (Provisions for Ingress and Egress) , to allow 4 parking spaces backing-out onto an alley which are 9 ' wide, where 10 ' is the minimum width required based upon a positive finding with respect to Section 4 .5. 1(J) (2) . HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval • Page 13 B. Special Actions 1. Approve a waiver to allow parking within the front yard as illustrated on the site plan. 2 . Approve the use of concrete paver blocks for the front yard parking area and the use of pea rock parking surface for the rear parking spaces, as illustrated on the proposed site plan. C. Site Plan Approve COA 8-200 for the site plan for Stahl and Associates, P.A. based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) of the Land Development Regulations, policies of the Comprehensive Plan and Section 2 .4 .5(F) (5) subject to the following conditions: 1. That a revised site plap be submitted addressing Site Plan Technical Items 1- of the Staff Report. 2 . That a minimum 5 ' wide hard surface apron be provided adjacent to the alley to retain the pea rock on-site. 3. That the rear parking spaces be constructed immediately after the alley is constructed. 4 . That occupation of the guest cottage (offices) occurs only after the rear parking spaces have been installed. 5 . That the concrete driveway (south of motor court) be removed and the remaining fencing and landscaping be installed upon completion of the rear parking spaces. D. Landscape Plan Approve COA 8-200 for the landscape plan for Stahl and Associates, P.A. based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4 .6 . 16 subject to the following condition: 1. That nonmountable curbing be provided for both (front and rear) parking areas. E. Design Elements Approve COA 8-200 for the design elements for Stahl and Associates, P.A. based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4 .5. 1 subject to the following condition: 1. That the handicapped ramp be provided with a vertical railing. HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 14 Attachments: * Exhibit re: Basis for Variances * Site/Landscape Plan * Sign Details - * Picket Fence Details * Variance Request Letter Report prepared by: Jeff Costello, Planning Technician II Reviewed by Diane Dominguez on: -'-dnk �9 y JC/T:HPBSTAHL.DOC HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 15 EXHIBIT TO STAHL AND ASSOCIATES, P.A. SITE PLAN STAFF REPORT BASIS FOR VARIANCES Pursuant to Section 2 .4 .7 (A) (5) , the Historic Preservation Board must make the following findings prior to granting a variance: (A) That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and - which are not generally applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings subject to the same zoning (The matter of economic hardship shall not constitute a basis for the granting of a variance) ; (B) That literal interpretation of the regulations would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties subject to the same zoning; (C) That the special conditions and circumstances have not resulted from actions of the applicant; (D) That granting the variance will not confer into the applicant any special privilege that is denied to other lands, structures, and buildings under the same zoning. Neither the permitted, nor nonconforming use, of neighborhood lands, structures, or buildings under the same zoning shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance; (E) That the reasons set forth in the variance petition justify the granting of the variance, and that the variance is the minimum -variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or structure; and, (F) That the granting of the variance will be in harmony with general purpose and intent of existing regulations, will not be injurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. Pursuant to Section 4 .5. 1(J) , in acting on a variance requests the Board may also be guided by the following as an alternative to the above criteria: ( 1) That a variance is necessary to maintain the historic character of property through demonstrating that: (a) A variance would not be contrary to the public interest, safety, or welfare. HPB Staff Report Stahl and Associates, P.A. - Site Plan Approval Page 16 (b) Special conditions and circumstances exist, because of the historic setting, location, nature, or character of the land, structure, appurtenances, sign, or building involved, which are not applicable to other lands, structures, appurtenances, signs, or buildings in the same zoning district, which have not been designated as historic sites or a historic district nor listed on the Local Register of Historic Places . (c) Literal interpretation of the provisions of existing ordinances would alter the historic site to such an extent that it would not be feasible to preserve the historic character, of the historic district or historic site. (d) The variance requested is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character of a historic site or a historic district. 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AA -Or � ._ ,� -A - - ,+ 2 -s- _ _ * 1.=•..., 1.•• •••.•-• ..m..mm.6 • ..., .•••••••••••I ' I • s . �, - tom - -- — c� a • melt : Ir= I'-O" c s- .°'A000(1NTING • • Q 5 T A 11 _ TAX PREPARATION '';—II I,< . .2/10/93 •• . a (iSSO CI RTES P e. ; -v , -- NI' ' To: Cityof DelrayBeach -.J • Y` .s I� t Planning Department and Reviewing Committees -.FEB. -1 I 1 93 r;=_---,-j ,. ' - From: Jim and Cynthia Stahl PLANNING ZONING .- The attached,variance application is hereby added to the COA and site plan approval :'•i r;•-c -- -.applications previously submitted. We are seeking variances from sections 4.6.9(D)(4)(c) _ • - -',-• - ,• ;requiring a 24'x6' maneuvering space and from section 4.6.9(D)(2)(b) requiring a 10'x25' - %-_' parking space when adjacent to an alley. We are also seeking a waiver from section • ; ...' 4.4.24(G)(2) requiring all parking to be in the rear or side yards. • a•. •1 As proposed in Jeff Costello's cover letter dated 2/2/93, the attached revised plan has' • ..• reduced the number of parking spaces in the front yard from four to two. This will increase - the green space adjacent to Swinton Avenue. Our position regarding the back-up • ":` maneuvering space is that since the spaces are opposite and the handicap space is rarely used (our business has never had a handicapped customer), then the handicap space . . itself becomes the back-up space for the other car. Additionally, a 4' x 24' back-up space • r has been provided for the standard size space by shifting the step location to the south • side of the stoop. ,The handicap space back-up area is 1' x 24'. Assuming that retaining • ._ the existing mature mahogany trees is a priority, then there is no area on site that a code legal handicap space (with back-up area) can be provided. The options are to reduce the -total number of parking spaces provided to five (code requires 6) and move the handicap ` . space to the phase II area in the rear, or to shift the handicap space onto the east side of -�'-the existing mahogany and reduce the front landscape area to less than five feet wide -;:.4".' ",‘. adjacent to Swinton Avenue. - • . • - It is spatially impossible to provide six code sized parking spaces in the rear and side yards . of this property. Any effort to do so would require leniency,from either the size of the •- . parking space or the size of the accessway. It would also create an enormous amount of paving in the side and rear yards of the property. This would be more detrimental to the • . ;: . historic location of the property than to provide two spaces in the front yard with a "motor.• • . -; - • —.court" feel to the parking as proposed. We have change the proposed surface from the - originally proposed pea-gravel to concrete pavers to further enhance the "motor court" feel. . • • The phase II spaces adjacent to the future alley are proposed to be 9' wide x 28' deep. Code requires a 10' x 25' space in this area. Ten foot wide spaces could be provided - -however it would encroach into the required 5' buffer on the north property line. We feel 7,-... ,that by providing the normally required 9 foot wide space, it is a lesser impact on the • overall integrity of the site than to encroach into the 5' landscape buffer. - incerely,,( -)?r `c-t: &:2f . . _ m and Cynthia Stahl • OFFKE Mou.Rooms . 495 M.E. 4m Ste,SarrE 202, DuMY BEM, FL 33433 P.O. Box 3004, Dam BEAM FL 33447 407-263-722 9 •1400-262-5 913 AGENDA ITEM 4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING MARCH 10, 1993 TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMBERS FROM: PAT CAYCE, HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNER SUBJECT: 124 N. Swinton Avenue, Old School Square Historic District. Demolition or relocation of a contributing cottage located on the rear of the subject property. The cottage encroaches on the right-of-way of the unimproved alley in Block 59 . The alley is scheduled for improvement in June, 1993. This is a discussion item only for the purpose of gaining input from the HPB regarding alternate solutions to demolition for the above mentioned cottage._ BACKGROUND The subject building is a small, 22.3 ' x 24 .4 ' , frame vernacular cottage built in 1925. It is situated to the rear of the contributing (c. 1910) main house located at 124 N. Swinton Avenue. The cottage has a single gable roof with exposed rafters. It is set on a pier foundation and is clad in vertical bead wood siding; it retains some of its original wood windows. The window detailing is difficult to ascertain as most of the openings are boarded up. The structure looks to be in fairly good condition and has an unaltered appearance. The interior partitions are in poor condition but do not appear to be bearing walls. There are no City building permit records available regarding the cottage. PROPOSED DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION The subject property is located in Block 59 which has an unimproved alley running north and south. The alley is scheduled for improvement (paving, etc. ) in June, 1993. The cottage encroaches on the alley right-of-way by 2 ' on the south and by 1 ' on the north. The structure must be relocated or demolished. ANALYSIS The property has recently been purchased by Mr & Mrs Tom Duggan who plan to redevelop the site for retail use. Retail s, 124 N. Swinton Ave Page 2 development makes relocation on-site impossible if current setback regulations and vehicular traffic requirements are adhered to. One possibility might be to demolish the noncontributing garage which is located between the house and the cottage. The cottage could then be moved to the east and connected to the house by means of an attractive breezeway or gazebo and used for additional retail space. In the interest of preservation, I would recommend granting variances from the Land Development Regulations to allow on-site relocation if the owner wishes to pursue that option. Variances based on the criteria of the historic nature of the building and on adaptive reuse would be appropriate in this situation, providing that the site plan is well thought out and the variances requested are the minimum to allow relocation. The Board should reach a consensus as to whether it would support such variances before the owner is encouraged to consider internal relocation. If relocation to another site is deemed by the HPB to be the option of choice, staff will contact possible recipients. You may walk to the back of the lot to inspect the cottage. AGENDA ITEM 5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING MARCH 10, 1993 Demolition of 5 N.E. 8th Street, Mission style house and garage constructed in 1926 . Recommend to the Chief Building Official that the demolition date of April 1, 1993 be postponed for a period of 60 days . The property consists of two lots located in the Dell Park subdivision. The west lot contains a single family home with a two story garage apartment in the rear. Both buildings were constructed in 1926 in the Mission revival style. Located on N.E. 8th Street, they face the northern boundary of the Del-Ida Park Historic District. On November 24, 1992 the City condemned the unoccupied buildings and scheduled a demolition date of March 5, 1993, which has been extended to April 1, 1993. Though contributing historically to the City' s built inventory, the property has no protection from demolition as it is neither in an historic district nor listed on the local register. BACKGROUND The property was seized by the US Marshal 's office by an order of forfeiture of drug assets on March 5, 1992 . It has not been listed with a real estate broker due to litigation, and an asking price was never established. The litigation has been resolved and it is now US Government property with the Marshal 's office acting as custodian. The Marshal ' s office is in the process of listing it with a local real estate broker and requested the City to delay the demolition till April 1, 1993. The delay was granted by the Chief Building Official. ANALYSIS I have received numerous phone calls regarding the property, all of which I have referred to the US Marshal 's office. It now appears that two of the callers have learned that the property will be listed with a broker and are interested, prospective purchasers. Both callers indicate their interest in preserving the historic integrity of the structures . However, neither the HPB nor SPRAB has design guideline control of the buildings and there is no guarantee that if purchased and remodeled, (remuddled?) the buildings would retain any of their architectural elements. RECOMMENDATION Recommend to Jerry Sanzone, CBO, that the demolition be delayed until June 1, 1993. AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1993 6 : 00 PM FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL Please be advised that 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 proceeding is made, which 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 . 1 . Roll Call 2 . COA 8-204 14 S.E. 1st Street, Old School Square Historic District. Sharon Leakey, Owner. • Installation of a handicapped access ramp which is visible from the street. 3 . Reports from Historic Districts. 4 . Unfinished Business . 5 . New Business . 6 . Adjournment MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1993 LOCATION: FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 100 N.W. 1ST AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444 1 . ROLL CALL: The 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 Absent Buck Miller (2nd Vice Chair) Present Rose Sloan (Chair) Present Staff Members Present: Jeff Costello, Planning & Zoning Department Pat Cayce, Planning & Zoning Department Diana Mund, Planning & Zoning Department 2 . COA 8-204 : 14 S.E. 1st Street; Old School Square Historic District; Sharon Leakey, Owner; James Chapman, Contractor. The applicant and her contractor presented the Board with a revised design for the handicapped access and ramp. This design was to supersede the plan which staff had reviewed and which had been sent to the Board as COA 8-204 . The revised plan differs considerably from the original. It consists of a cement parking space or handicapped drop off area to be constructed in the right-of-way. A cement walkway bisects the front yard and runs south from the parking area where it connects with the foot of the ramp. The ramp runs east and west parallel to the porch; the top of the ramp joins the west side of the porch (see the plant dated March 17, 1993 for explanation) . The new plan will require review by the Planning Staff and the Engineering Department. Staff was of the opinion that it was inappropriate for the Board to Consider the revised plan until such comments were forth coming. Sandy Jamison moved to continue COA 8-204 to the April 7, 1993 meeting, seconded by Christine Bull. The vote was as follows: Christine Bull - Yes; Daniel Carter - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes; Buck Miller - Yes; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes. Said motion passed 6-0. 3 . REPORTS FROM HISTORIC DISTRICTS : Mr. Jamison informed the Board that he was elected President of the Del Ida Park Homeowners Association. 4 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS : Mrs . Cayce informed the Board that Trinity Lutheran Church had a new Pastor and a letter could be sent out re putting the church' s old chapel on the historic register. 5 . NEW BUSINESS : Mrs . Cayce informed the Board that she had reserved the Tea Room at Old School Square for the Delray Affair (April 16-18) if the Board wished to set up an exhibit. Mrs . Sloan reminded the Board that the Bar-B-Que for the Sundy Feed Store fund raiser was April 24th. Mrs . Miller asked that staff check into renovations to a carport for a home on the east side of Banker' s Row as it had not come before the Board. 6 . ADJOURNMENT: Sandy Jamison moved for adjournment at 6 : 40 P.M. , seconded by Margie Miller. The vote was as follows : Christine Bull - Yes; Daniel Carter - Yes; Sandy Jamison - Yes ; Buck Miller - Yes ; Margie Miller - Yes; Rose Sloan - Yes . Said motion passed 6-0 . The next meeting is scheduled for April 7 , 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 March 17 , 1993, which were formally a ted and approved/ by the Board on April 7 , 1993 . Diana Mund t 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 . - 2 - 3/17/93 FINDINGS OF FACT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING MARCH 17, 1993 COA 8-204 14 S.E. 1st Street, Old School Square Historic District. Sharon Leakey, Owner. Installation of a handicapped access ramp which is visible from the street. After the meeting was called to order and the staff comments were made, the applicant and her contractor , James Chapman presented the Board with a revised design for the handicapped access and ramp. This design was to supersede the plan which the staff had reviewed and which had been sent to the Board as COA 8-204 . The revised plan differs considerably from the original. It consists of a cement parking space or handicapped drop off area to be constructed in the R-O-W. A cement walkway bisects the front yard and runs south from the parking area where it connects with the foot of the ramp. The ramp runs east and west parallel to the porch; the top of the ramp joins the west side of the porch (see the plan dated March 17, 1993 for explanation) . The new plan will require review by the planning staff and the engineering department. Staff was of the opinion that it was inappropriate for the Board to consider the revised plan until such comments were forth coming. The Board voted to continue the hearing at its meeting of April 7, 1993. AGENDA ITEM 2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING MARCH 17, 1993 COA 8-204 14 S.E. 1st Street, Old School Square Historic District. Sharon Leakey, Owner. Installation of a handicapped access ramp which is visible from the street. BACKGROUND This is a noncontributing (1947) single family home in the Old School Square Historic District. It is located on the south side of S.E. 1st Street, between S. Swinton Avenue and S.E. 1st Avenue. The applicant is requesting approval to install a handicapped access ramp to accommodate her mother, who uses a wheelchair. As proposed the ramp would run north and south, from the center of the front property line to the existing porch, approximately 21' in length. The ramp requires a total of 18' to accommodate the required rise of 1 ' per 1" of elevation from grade level to entrance (see sheets 1 and 2 for details) . ANALYSIS The access to the proposed ramp is located on the unpaved swale area of S.E. 1st Street. South East 1st Street is the eastbound downtown bypass for vehicular traffic. It is heavily traveled and no sidewalk is provided on the south side of the street where the subject property is located. The proposed ramp alters the architectural perspective of this nicely proportioned and well maintained residence. Staff recommends that the ramp be located parallel to the front porch, running east and west, with access from the existing asphalt driveway (see sheet 3 for explanation) . This design would require 18 ' of length and 5 ' of width to make a right angle turn at the porch level. There is sufficient space to accommodate the ramp in this location. It will be a safer location as it will provide driveway, rather than street, access for the user. This location is more appropriate for the site, as the applicant's proposed ramp cuts the narrow lot in half and detracts from the building' s facade. Staff's alternative would relate the ramp to the building and, with a hedge maintained to the height of the railing, will appear to be part of the porch structure. The location and design of handicapped ramps is a delicate and sensitive subject for preservationists across the COA 8-204 Staff Report Page 2 country. Staff's recommendation for the alternative ramp location is unacceptable to the applicant. Mrs. Leakey's mother resides at the Mariposa nursing home which is directly across S.E. 1st Street from the subject property. When her mother and her mother's friends come to visit she prefers to wheel them across the street to the ramp and not to access the ramp from the driveway, even though they must cross the mulched swale area to reach the ramp. Perhaps the Board will have other alternatives or solutions to suggest to the applicant. ALTERNATIVE ACTION 1. Approve COA 8-204 as presented. 2 . Approve COA 8-204, subject to the condition that the ramp be located on an east/west approach along with the installation of a hedge. 3. Deny COA 8-204 based on a failure to make a positive finding to Section 4 .5. 1(E) (7) ,with respect to compatibility standards of noncontributing buildings within historic districts; and Section 4.5. 1(E) (8) (f) , with respect to the rhythm of entrance and porch projections. RECOMMENDED ACTION * Approve COA 8-204, subject to the condition that the ramp be located on an east/west approach along with the installation of a hedge. dpi MAR L. PLANNi..!C: ' r_:_ 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. 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