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HPB 06-16-1989 AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING FRIDAY JUNE 16, 1989, 8:00 A.M. COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 1. Roll Call 2. Public Hearing for Variance Request #88-9: Bertram and Marceline Wasserman, 238 N.E. 1st Avenue. 3. Public Hearing for Variance Request #88-10: : William and Marilyn Bradley, 229 Venetian Drive. Presented by Nicholas Barbrie, authorized agent. 4. Public Hearing for Variance Request #88-11: Donna R. Ferguson, 127 1/2 N.E. 1st Avenue. 5. Approval of minutes of May 18, 1989 meeting 6. COA 8-059 for Mr & Mrs William Bradley, 229 Venetian Drive. Presented by Nicholas Barbrie, Architect, authorized agent. Remodeling and new wall. 7. COA 8-057 Gay Diss, 125 N. Swinton Avenue. Landscaping and driveway resurface. 8. COA 8-060 William & Eva Dezearn, 26 Lake Court. Driveway. 9. COA 8-061 Norman Radin, 4 N.E. 2nd Street. Picket fence. 10. COA 8-058 Gerald Kunze, Renaissance Dental Studio, 503 N.E. 2nd Avenue. Landscape, fence, windows, doors, colors, paving surface. A separate vote to be taken on each of the following: (1) Site Plan Approval (2) Conditional Use ( 3 )Parking and Driveway surface. 11. Continuation of COA 8-020, 130-132 S.E. 1st Avenue. Material change on roof. Paul Piazollia, Artistic Builders. . 12. COA 8-062, Hank Allen and Raymond Yardley, 332 S.E. 7th Ave. Fence for backyard. 13 Spencer Pompey' s Historic Marker. Glen Weldon, Well Done Signs. 14. Approval of $14.30 for two preservation books. 15. Unfinished Business. 16. New Business. 17. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING JUNE 16, 1989 AT 8:00 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Clemmer Mayhew Jerome Sanzone, Building Department Dave Martin Susan Ruby, Ass ' t City Attorney Spencer Pompey Dorothy Ellington, Community Diane DeMarco Development Coordinator Alice Finst Bertram Wasserman Patricia Healy,Chairperson Nicholas Barbrie, Architect John P. Johnson, Director, Historic Palm Beach County Perservation Board Donna Ferguson Gay Diss William Dezearn Norman Radin MEMBERS NOT PRESENT Gerald Kunze David Nathanson Paul Piazollia, Artistic Builders (Excused Absence) Raymond Yardley Glen Weldon, Well Done Signs Jasmin Taylor, Planning Department 1. The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 8: 05 a.m. 2. The recording secretary took the roll. Mr. Mayhew motioned to amend the agenda, to move item 4 (D. Ferguson 88-11) to first item of Public Hearing for Variance Request, and item 3 (Bradley *88-10) to the fifth item of Public Hearing for Variance Request. Ms. Finst suggested item 5 (approval of the minutes) be move to item 16 on the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Mayhew. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Not Present Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 3 . Ms. Finst questioned the intent of the variance process; if new construction does not interfere with the older historic portion of the house, why is a variance needed? Ms. Ruby responded that there are two criteria for granting a variance. One is to preserve the historic character of the district or setting; the other is when there is something unique about the land itself, and the situation was not created by the applicant, but adherence to literal interpretation of the zoning code would create an unnecessary hardship. ( 1) As far as the historic character criteria, the Board must make a finding that the granting of the variance is necessary to preserve the historic character of the area. Ms. Finst asked what if the person created his or her own hardship? Ms. Ruby stated, in the historic criteria versus the other that is not a factor. Mr. Mayhew stated that the purpose of the variance was to encourage people to improve quality in the historic district. 4. Variance request: *88-11 Donna R. Ferguson, 127 1/2 N. E. 1st Ave. Ms. Healy removed herself due to a conflict of interest regarding this variance. Mr. Mayhew acted as Chairperson for this variance. Ms. Ferguson requested a variance under the code of section 173 . 395 ( 2) and 173 .395 (E) . The side (interior) setback in the RO zoning district is 15 feet and swimming pools, the tops of which are not higher than ground level may extend into rear or side setbacks, but not closer than 10 feet from the property line. A letter of justification was read for the record. Ms. Ferguson addressed the Board. Ms. Ferguson informed the Board that she was not aware of the procedures prior to building her pool. She stated her request today is to correct the errors made in the past. Mr. Norman Radin of the Pineapple Grove Support Group addressed the Board in favor of Ms. Ferguson' s request. There were no public protests by letter, phone or in person. Mr. Sanzone of the Building Department stated it does not conform to the code and it is a self imposed hardship. Ms. Ruby stated that under the historic criteria, there is no need for the explaining of a hardship not made by the applicant. The applicant is required to plant a hedge or other screening material, such as vines against the fence on the south side (outside) of the south fence. The chairperson called for a motion. Ms. DeMarco motioned for approval of said variance. Seconded by Mr. Pompey. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Not Present Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Conflict of interest Mr. Martin arrived 8: 30 a.m. . (2) 5. Variance request #88-9 Bertram and Marceline Wasserman, 238 N. W. 1st Ave. Ms. Healy, returned as Chairperson at this time. The applicant is requesting a variance under section 173 . 395 (A) (4) . The rear setback in the RO zoning district is 25 feet. The effect of this variance will be to allow an existing tool shed to remain on the rear property line. A letter of justification was read into record. Pictures were submitted for each Board member to review. Mr. Sanzone stated this was a self imposed hardship. There was no public opposition to the request. Mr. Martin expressed the opinion that the shed be painted and be in better repair but this was not a condition to the variance. Mr. Mayhew motioned to approve said variance. Seconded by Mr. Pompey. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes Mr. Mayhew left the meeting at 8:45 a.m. . 6. Variance request #88-10 William and Marily Bradley, 229 Venetian Drive. Presented by Nicholas Barbrie, authorized agent. The applicant is requesting a variance under section 173 .225, the Side (interior) setback of a 1 story dwelling in the RM-15 zoning district is 15 feet. The applicant is requesting a 5 ' variance so that a garage may be built 10 ' from the side (interior) property line. A letter of justification was read for the record. Mr. Barbrie addressed the Board, stating this is the most obvious way to address the problem. It was deemed beneficial to the character of Nassau Historic District to have a garage rather than to park cars in a courtyard that is visible from Venetian Drive. Mr. Martin motioned for approval of said variance. Seconded by Ms. DeMarco. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Not Present David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes ( 3 ) Ms. Ruby left the meeting at 8:50 a.m. . 7. Mr. & Mrs. William Bradley Presented by Nicolas Barbrie, Architect, authorized agent. 229 Venetian Drive C.O.A. 8-059 Garage addition, pool, walls, gate and paint colors. The Historic Preservation Board approved without modification. Ms. Finst motioned to approve the above COA. Seconded by Mr. Pompey. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Not Present David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 8. Gay Diss 125 N. Swinton Avenue C.O.A. 8-057 Landscaping and driveway resurface. The city code requires that the driveway from the sidewalk to the street (swale) be paved with a hard surface. The Board can approve the shell rock drive and parking area per Ord. #24-89. The applicant must return with revised plans for the above requirements. The applicant must designate five ( 5) parking spaces on plan, plant a hedge across parking area ( south of driveway) to screen cars from Swinton Ave, sod or green ground cover in front yard. Mulch will be allowed in the rear if the above conditions are met. Ms. Finst motioned to table until next meeting, Seconded by Mr. Martin. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Not Present David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 9. William & Eva Dezearn 26 Lake Court Driveway C.O.A. 8-060 The applicant wishes to cover over the existing driveway with asphalt and extend drive 30 ' toward rear of property. (4) Mr. Martin motioned to approve the above COA. Seconded by Mr. Pompey. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Not Present David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 10. Norman Radin 4 N. E. 2nd Street Picket Fence C.O.A. 8-061 The applicant is requesting approval to erect a 4 ' picket style white fence in the front, adjacent to the house with a swing style gate for the driveway. The Board did not place a modification on the approval of this COA. The Board felt a color or stain, possibly picking up one of the brown or neutral colors of the house would be more appropriate than painting the fence white. This color has been left to Mr. Radin' s discretion. Mr. Radin will also do some landscaping, the Board feels it should know what kind of landscaping he will be using. It will be determined at a later time. Mr. Radin' s COA will be tabled for further consideration with regards to his landscaping. Mr. Martin motioned to approve the above COA. Seconded by Ms. DeMarco. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Not Present David Nathanson Not Present Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes Mr. Mayhew returned to meeting at 9:50 a.m. . 11. Gerald Kunze, Renaissance Dental Studio 503 N. E. 2nd Avenue C.O.A. 8-058 The applicant is requesting this COA for landscaping, fencing, windows, doors, colors, paving surface. Site plan approval, Driveway and parking surface and conditional use. A separate vote will be taken on each. All windows will be glass block, the existing front door will be closed with glass block and the walkway to N.E. 2nd Ave. will be removed. (5) The garage opening will be closed with glass block, and 18 ' high planter will be installed in the front of the glass block. The planter will be made of cement block with stucco finish, it should match the color of the house. The driveway near N. E. 2nd Ave. will be removed, and the door to the utility room will be flush metal. On south facade all windows will be glass block. The east facade will become the main entrance. All windows to be glass block, the entrance doorway will consist of flush metal double doors surrounded by glass block. A cement handicapped ramp will be installed. The north facade will have standard double hung aluminum windows. A 6 ' tall wooden fence on 8 ' center will be install on the east and north side of the property. Landscaping approved as submitted if approved by the City Horticulturist. The Board waived the dumpster requirement and approved the use of rolling trash cart. The colors are approved within the range indicated on the COA. Ms. Finst motioned to approve the above. Seconded by Mr. Pompey. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes Site Plan Approval and Conditional Uses. According to plans received June 12, 1989, conditional use to allow a dental lab in the RM-10 zoning district. Ms. Finst Motioned to approve the above. Seconded by Mr. Martin. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes Driveway and Parking surface to be shell rock with 6" wooden wheel stops. One parking space, located adjacent to the ramp, to be concrete surface for handicapped parking. All landscape curbing to be 4" x 4" pressure treated wood. Mr. Kunze will reappear before the Board regarding sign approval. Ms. Finst motioned to approve the above. Seconded by Mr. Mayhew. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes (6) Mr. Mayhew stated his concerns regarding Planning and Zoning' s technical review report. Mr. Mayhew feels this is the reason buildings in the district continue to deteriorate, because we make professional offices conditional uses and not permitted uses. Mr. Mayhew stated people will choose to restore buildings rather than go through this. Mr. Mayhew feels strongly that the code should be used as guidelines not as a restriction. Ms. Finst motioned to table Mr. Kunzes' sign, time will be determined by the applicant. Seconded by Mr. Martin. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes Jasmin Taylor, planner, stated all items approved by the Historic Preservation Board that are a conflict with the technical review items will take priority over the technical review items. 12. Continuation of C.O.A. 48-020 Paul Piazollia, Artistic Builders 130-132 S. E. 1st Ave. The applicant want to change the approved material from cement terra-cotta barrel tile (red in color) , to a lighter more conventional one (galvanized steel, also red) . Based on the original approved COA, some Board Members still feel the said structure should be demolished. Therefore, it is the consenus of the Board that the original material be used as stated on the COA. Ms. DeMarco motioned for approval. Seconded by Mr. Martin. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco No Alice Finst No Dave Martin No Clemmer Mayhew No David Nathanson Excused Absence Spency Pompey No The Board denied the use of an alternate roofing material from the originally approved terra-cotta barrel tile. Mr. Martin left the meeting at 10: 32 a.m. . 13 . Hank Allen & Raymond Yardley 332 S. E. 7th Avenue C.O.A. 8-062 (7) The applicant is requesting a fence for backyard. The Board recommended that the exterior of the fence that faces S.E. 7th Avenue and is visible from the street be painted white. Ms. Finst motioned for approval. Seconded by Mr. Mayhew. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Not Present Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Not Present Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 14. Spencer Pompey' s Historic Marker/Glen Weldon Well Done Signs Mr. Weldon addressed the Board, he presented the Board with sketches as well as some small samples for the Historic Marker. Mr. Weldon proposed two different sizes 18" by 24" placque or 24" by 36" placque. The price for the 18" by 24" placque is $764.00 and the 24" by 36" placque is $1,183. 00. The decorative base, which the above plaque will sit on is $879. 00. Mr. Weldon feels since this is a marker that will be out on site the Board should go with the 24" by 36" . The proposed colors are verdi green on a pebble case background. Ms. Healy questioned Ms. Cayce regarding the budget around the above marker. Mr. Mayhew and Ms. Healy questioned as to wheather or not the funds for this marker will be paid by the City Commission? Upon the advice of the City' s Assistant Attorney, Ms. Cayce and Mr. Mayhew felt that a recommendation was necessary to the City Commission for funding of this marker. Ms. Cayce stated when the Board started this it was felt by the Board that the city would pay for this marker. Ms. Cayce stated that there was $1,000. 00 in the Historic Preservation Board' s budget for markers. Ms. Finst stated she went to the City Commission requesting the $1,000.00 be released (she suggested to the City Commission that additional funds may be necessary) . Ms. Finst stated it is her understanding that there is approximately $4,900.00 in Historic Preservation Board' s budget. However, Mr. Mayhew stated this isn' t specifically Preservation and this marker will benefit the entire city. Mr. Mayhew does not feel monies for the marker should come from the Board' s Preservation funds. Ms. Finst suggested discussion of funding for the marker should be at a later time. John Johnson expressed concerns around said location of the above marker. Mr. Johnson wants to know what maintenance restrictions the city will place on the private property owner with regards to the above marker. (8) • Example' s given by Mr. Johnson were if said marker is stolen, vandalized, defaced, broken, etc. Mr. Mayhew felt the above questions should be addressed to Ms. Ruby. Mr. Weldon will return to the Board with the completed version of the marker. Mr. Pompey questioned as to the time frame around the completion of the marker. Mr. Pompey requested a completion date of October 15, 1989, Mr. Weldon stated he could meet that date. Ms. Finst and Mr. Pompey will address the issue with the City Commission. The issue regarding funding will be addressed at the next City Commission meeting. Ms. Finst stated additional funds are needed to prepare the ground and make necessary arrangement. Mr. Johnson feels when the Board makes it presentation to the City Commission any additional funds needed should be addressed at the time. Ms. DeMarco motioned to approve the marker and the cost. Seconded by Mr. Mayhew. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Not Present Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spency Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes Ms. Cayce stated the Board must address the smaller marker with Mr. Weldon. Mr. Weldon price is $168. 00 each including installation, previous price received was $85. 00 through the mail. Mr. Johnson suggest a change in the text, no offical change was agreed upon at this time. 15. Approval of $14.30 for Two Preservation Books Mr. Mayhew motioned to approve. Seconded by Ms. DeMarco. The vote was as follows: Diane Demarco Yes Alice Finst Yes • Dave Martin Not Present Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 16. Unfinished Business a) Mr. Mayhew stated that in seven months there is no Old School Square Arts Historic District. (9) Mr. Mayhew feels the level of energy used on Mr. Kunze' s Dental lab should have been directed toward the Old School Square Arts Historic District. Mr. Mayhew feels Planning and Zoning has misdirected and misguided the Old School Square Home Owners Association from the beginning. Ms. Finst motioned to have a letter put together and put on the next agenda. The letter will be addressed to all parties concerned regarding Old School Square. Seconded by Mr. Mayhew. The Chairperson asked if all Board members were in favor. All Board members are in agreement. b) Ms. Healy announced The Morikami Museum was granted $8,500.00 from the State and has been approved for planning. Ms. Healy stated they are now working toward getting additional funding. c) Ms. Cayce stated the $4,000. 00 (CLG) is official as of May 15, 1989 and the formal Grant Award Agreement should be sent to us within the next two weeks. d) Ms. Healy read a letter from the Palm Square Marineway Homeowner' s Association for the record. e) Mr. Mayhew presented the Gainesville, Fl. code section 101.5 regarding modification to standard building codes as they relate to historic buildings and buildings in the historic districts. (A copy of section 101. 5 was included in each Board members agenda packet) . f) After discussion the Board recommended that Ms. Cayce send a copy of section 101.5 and a cover memo, stating the Board' s intent, to the City' s technical staff. g) Ms. Finst expressed concerns regarding COA application and some necessary changes. Ms. Cayce suggested each Board member make any necessary changes they feel will improve the COA application and it will be addressed at the next workshop meeting. h) Ms. Finst expressed her concerns regarding the appearence of the Ficus hedges behind the Publix located at N. E. 2nd St. , Ms. Finst would like these hedges to grow. Ms. Finst wants a letter sent to the City requesting they waive the code requirement of 75 ' clear space adjacent to a stop sign or cut it down to 35 ' clear space adjacent to a stop sign. 17. New Business Ms. Healy inquired as to the Board' s feelings regarding the January Conference in conjunction with the Florida Trust annual membership drive. There will be further discussion after Ms. Healy speaks to Florida Trust. Ms. Cayce stated that Ms. Judy Jenkins from Plum Realty, wanted a consensus from the Board regarding her real estate sign. Ms. Jenkins wants to include the Historic City Logo on her sign. The Board is not in favor of this. (10) 18 . Approval of May 18, 1989 Minutes. Mr. Mayhew requested page four ( 4) , item nine ( 9) , paragraph two ( 2) , of the minuted has a period after the word demolished. The last line ( "unless the structure is found unsafe" ) is to be deleted. The Board does not want this structure demolished. The minutes of the May 18, 1989 were approved with changes. Mr. Mayhew motioned to approve. Seconded by Ms. DeMarco. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Yes Alice Finst Yes Dave Martin Not Present Clemmer Mayhew Yes David Nathanson Excused Absence Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes Mr. Pompey expressed his appreciation to the Board for their assistance and help with the Historic Markers. 19. Mr. Mayhew motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Ms. DeMarco. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. . ( 11) NOTE TO READER The undersigned is the Chairman of the Historic Preservation Board and the information provided herein are the Minutes of the Meeting of said body of Tuns 1&e t It f 9 , which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the Historic Preservation Board on u.t el* oard Chairman This draft of the Sl..n5 1 Ile t kgE1 meeting of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board is provisional upon it' s approval by the Board at the Board' s next scheduled meeting.