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HPB 07-14-1988 w , • AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD JULY 14, 1988 - 8:00 A.M. Call to Order Roll Cali Approval of Minutes Finance Report I. Old Business • A. Reports from the Districts B. Proposed Marina Historic District C. Report on Sundy Feed Relocation D. Historical Markers E. Preservation Conference/Colony Hotel F. Fourth Street Widening Project II. New Business A. Beautification Project for Swinton Avenue - Nancy Davila B. Review Submitted C.O.A. Applications, if any III. Announcements and Adjourn Business Meeting IV. Gall to Order of Workshop on Ordinance Revisions - Assistant City Attorney V. Adjournment MINUTES DELRAY BEACH HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD JULY 14, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENTS: OTHERS PRESENT: Patricia Healy, Chairman Dorothy Ellington, Planning Department Clemmer Mayhew III Bill Finley, Interim Exec. Director David Nathanson . Community Redevelopment Agency David Martin Ann & Bob Fulton, OSSHD Protery Owners Margie Miller, DBHS MEMBERS ABSENT: .JoAnn K. Peart, DIPHD Frank Spence, Interim Development Services Evelyn Eberts Director Jan Hanson Jerry Church, City Engineer C. Spencer Pompey Nancy Davila, City Horticulturist/Coordinator Claudia Eckels, Resident of Proposed Historic Marina District Martin O'Shea, CBO The July 14, 1988 meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Ms. Healy and roll was called. Mr. Mayhew made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 9, 1988 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved by the Board. Mr. Nathanson reported that there were no changes in the financial report. Margie Miller, Executive Director of DBHS reported on Cason Cottage. A total of $35,000 will be contributed by the City for repairs. An additional $20,000 in repairs will be shared by the City and the Delray Beach Historical Society. Mr. Nathanson questioned how much of the lot would be used for parking and who was responsible for the landscaping. The answers to his questions were the parking lot will be for eight spaces and Nancy Davila would be responsible for the landscaping. Mr. Mayhew suggested the the Historical Society apply for a matching grant of $15-,000 or $30,000 from the State for the renovations. Mrs. Ellington reported that a C.O.A. would have to be done for Cason Cottage. Mr. Mayhew reported that some buildings in the OSSHD are in poor condition and asked the Board members to drive through the District to see them. He mentioned: 1. The property at 321 N. Swinton was available for sale. 2. The Rode house at 248 N.E. 1st Avenue has a lease option. 3. The two Mackel cottages at 239 and 235 N.E. 1st Avenue are in a serious state of decay. JoAnn Peart reported on DIPHD. The sign for Del Ida Park went to the C.A.B. and was approved and is now waiting to go before the City Commission for a waiver of ordinance. The Board stated that the sign should not have gone before C.A.B. but should have come before H.P.B. for approval. Ms. Healy reported re-roofing was in process on the property at 1127 Nassau Street. Ann Fulton, President of OSSHDA announced that a Crime Watch Program has been established for their District. Discussion was held on the name for the proposed Historic District. Mr. Mayhew announced that the reason he chose the name Marina Historic District was because the Marina was the natural centerpiece for this geographic setting. . 1 Mr. Nathanson made a motion to accept the name "Marina Historic District". Seconded by Mr. Mayhew and approved by the Board. Mr. Mayhew made a motion that the boundaries for the proposed Marina Historic District be generally identified as follows: Atlantic Avenue on the north, Southeast— 4th Street on the south, Intracoastal Water Way on the east, the alley betweer- Southeast 1st Street and Southeast 3rd Street extending through the property line of Block 120 to Southeast 4th Street and Block 125 excluding Lots 10 - 24 on the west. The precise legal description shall be contained in the Designation Report which is to be adopted by the Board at a later date. Ms. Healy reported that she went through the Site Surveys completed by John Johnson of the Marina area and found that there were 23 that are completed but will need to be updated. Ms. Healy also reported that Pat Cayce has offered to work on the Site Surveys for the new district. Mr. Mayhew will supply a printout of the area for Mrs. Cayce to begin her work. Ms. Healy reported that Mr. Mayhew did a highlight of some of the important buildings in the proposed Historic District. Ms. Healy reported that she had several meetings with the Morikami Museum regarding the relocation of the Sundy Feed Store. The Morikami, County, agricultural Community, Historical Society and the residents of Delray Beach are all working together on this project. The projected time frame in moving the building will be one and a half to two years. Ms. Healy spoke with Mr. Barry on the Meisner Electric parking situation and asked him to ease the pressure being applied by the City due to Meisner's inadequate parking until the relocation occurs. Mr. Mayhew made a motion to go with the oval shape historic markers for designated . historical sites. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved by the Board. Sites or buildings must be designated to receive a marker through DBHPB. Ms. Healy reported that she drove through Mr. Pompey's proposed Historic District. (The area from Swinton to 8th Street) Ms. Healy thought the area is spread out too much for a Historic District and suggested an area map marker would be more suitable for Mr. Pompey's proposal. Ms. Healy will ask Mr. Pompey to get a list of the buildings the Black Community would like to have individually designated. Mr. Mayhew suggested that some where on Fifth Avenue, would be a great place to put the area map marker. Mr. Nathanson suggested that the sign that was erected at the Cason Cottage be adopted by H.P.B. to be used as the designation sign for the historic districts. Mr. Mayhew commented that the sign is more of a commercial sign. The Board will study the Bright Image Sign more closely and discuss it at the next meeting. The Board discussed with Gerry Church the possibility of adding "Historic District" to the street signs in the districts and also if the signs could be changed to white letters on a blue sign for the boundaries of each district. Mr. Church and Ms. Healy will work on this project. Mr. Mayhew made a motion to change the agenda to accommodate Mr. Church. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved. Mr. Church, the City Engineer, reported on widening of 4th Street and explained the 2010 Transportation Plan. He mentioned that the City Commission had addresssed their concerns about several streets at their July 12th meeting and that 4th Street is projected to be expanded to 4 lanes. The City is in the process of requesting the right-of-way for widening of 4th from Swinton to 5th Avenue. Discussion was held on the possibility of softening the impact of the road widening by possibly taking the right-of-way from only one side as opposed to both sides of the street. Mr. Church will do studies for the Board and will address it at a later date. IrMs. Healy reported that plans are in the works for the January Conference. Scheduled events will start Friday, January 13th with an opening reception at the Colony Hotel. Topics will be architecture of Delray Beach, local preservation ordinance, restoration and renovation and landscaping for historical houses. There will be tours on Sunday. Ms. Healy announced that August 1st at 7:00 p.m. will be the next meeting for the Colony Hotel Conference. Mr. Nathanson suggested that Tina Eno should participate in the organizational meeting and publicize the Preservation Conference. - Mr. Mayhew made a motion to change the agenda to review the C.O.A. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved. Mrs. Ellington reported that Dr. Domeyer is going to appeal the Board decision on the color (forest green) for the property at 798 N.E. 2nd Avenue. Mr. O'Shea reported that he will get copies of the C.O.A. for the Board to review prior to the meetings. Mr. O'Shea announced that Ms. Fulton of 143 South Swinton Avenue was sited by Code Enforcement. Ms. Fultons have complied with the Code Enforcement request and have changed their 3 unit building to 2 units. Code Enforcement requires that a two family building have four parking spaces. Mr. Nathanson made a motion to remove the existing concrete and reinstall a new shell base parking area 36' x 18' . The 36' will border on S.E. 2nd Street. The parking area is to begin as close to the east property line (alley) as existing landscaping permits. Finished surface application is as per engineering requirements. Fencing will be six feet high shadow box pressure treated 1 x 4 inches vertical with dog ears to replace existing deteriorated fence. Seconded by Mr. Mayhew and approved. Ms. Healy questioned Mr. O'Shea about the Board's liaison, now that Ms. Ellington was promoted to the Community Development Department. Mr. O'Shea stated that Building Department will be working with the Board. A request has been made to Mr. Barry for a Preservation Officer. The Board needs full time staff to conduct the preservation program. Ms. Healy announced that the C.O.A. 's for Ms. Ferguson (127 N.E. 1st Avenue) and Mr. Ennis (524 N.E. 3rd Avenue) were on hold until the ordinance revision is complete. Nancy Davila reported on Beautification and plans for Swinton Avenue. Ms.Davila suggested that the H.P.B. adopt a policy in relationship to the Beautification on Swinton whether it be hedges or fences along the Avenue. Mr. _Mayhew announced that he will prepare a report on why Swinton Avenue should be considered a Scenic Drive and send it to Mr. Barry. Mr. Mayhew made a motion to asked the City Commission to inspire beautification restoration and to give confidence to the homeowners, property owners and commercial owners that Swinton Avenue can become a Scenic Drive. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved by the Board. Ms. Ellington suggested that the Board go through the P & Z Board to get their support for this project. - Ms. Healy announced that Ms. Ruby, Assistant- City Attorney would not be able to attend the workshop for the ordinance revisions. Mr. Nathanson made a motion to adjourn at 10:55 A.M. Seconded by Mr. Mayhew. 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 July 14,1988, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the Historic Preservation Board on r S 4 77(-.. / Board Chairman This draft of the July 14, 1988 meeting of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board is provisional upon it's approval by the Board at the Board's next scheduled meeting. , July 14, 1988 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Concerning Area Map Markers and Designating Historical Sites in the Black Community. Ms. Healy reported that she drove through Mr. Pompey's proposed Historic District (the area from Swinton to 8th Street) . Ms. Healy thought the area was too spread out for an Historic District and there would be no way to encompass the entire area. Ms. Healy thought an area map marker would be appropriate for this particular area. The directory would have specifics on it such as addresses of the locations and people can drive thru or walk. Ms. Healy will have Mr. Pompey start a list of buildings that his community would like to have individually designated to start the area map directory. Mr. Nathanson informed the Board that Boston has what they call the Freedom Walk. Mr. Mayhew suggested that somewhere on Fifth Avenue would be a great place for the area map directory. It is the commercial, retail, cultural center for the neighborhood - and it would make Fifth Avenue more of a meeting place. Mr. Mayhew also suggested that the Board could work with one of the clubs in the area to start refocusing on the history of N.W. Fifth Avenue which dates back to the 1920's and 30's, which was the center of the Black Community/Hanna Town, North Palm and Frog Alley. Mr. Mayhew thought the community needs to be concentrated rather than dispersing it. "The area has the most beautiful sidewalks in Delray Beach and is the most beautiful public common area street in all of Delray". Ms. Healy suggested moving historical buildings as infill to Fifth Avenue. Mr. Nathanson added that this would follow the policy of the Vision 2000 Conference. Mr. Nathanson also suggested appointing a community representative to begin action. }' MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD JULY 14, 1988 MEETING MEMBERS PRESENTS: OTHERS PRESENT: Patricia Healy, Chairman Dorothy Ellington, Planning Department Clemmer Mayhew III Bill Finley, Interim Exec. Director David Nathanson Community Redevelopment Agency David Martin Ann & Bob Fulton, Old School Square Historic District Property Owners MEMBERS ABSENT: Margie Miller, Delray Beach Historic Society JoAnn K. Peart, Del Ida Park Historic District Evelyn Eberts Frank Spence Jan Hansen Jerry Church, City Engineer C. Spencer Pompey Nancy Davila, Horticulturist/Coord. Claudia Eckels The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Ms. Healy and roll was called. Mr. Mayhew made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 9, 1988 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved by the Board. Mr. Nathanson reported that there were no changes in the financial report. Margie Miller reported on Cason Cottage. A total of $30,000 will be contributed by the City for repairs. An additional $20,000 in repairs will be shared by the City and the Historical Society. Mr. Nathanson questioned how much of the lot would be used for parking and who was responsible for the landscaping. The answers to his questions were the parking lot will be for eight spaces and Nancy Davila would be responsible for the landscaping. Mr. Mayhew suggested the the Historical Society apply for a matching grant of $15,000 or $30,000 from the State for the renovations. Mrs. Ellington reported that a C.O.A. would have to be done for Cason Cottage. Mr. Mayhew reported that some buildings in the Old School Square are in poor condition and asked the Board members to drive through the District to see them. He mentioned: 1. The property at 321 N. Swinton was available for sale. 2. The Rode house at 248'N.E. 1st Avenue has a lease option. 3. The two Mackel cottages at 239 and 235 N.E. 1st Avenue are in a serious state of decay. JoAnn Peart reported on Del-Ida Park. The sign for Del Ida Park went to the C.A.B. and was approved and is now waiting to go before the City Commission for a waiver of ordinance. The Board stated that the sign should not have gone before C.A.B. but should have come before H.P.B. for approval. Ms. Healy reported re-roofing was in process on the property at 1127 Nassau Street. Ann Fulton, President of Old School Square Historic District Homeowners Association announced that a Crime Watch Program has been established for her District. Discussion was held on the name for the new Historic District.. Mr. Mayhew announced that the reason he choose the name Marina Historic District was because the Marina was the natural centerpiece for this geographic setting. 1 IIII1 Mr. Nathanson made d name tion to accept the "MarirI 4istoric District". Seconded by Mr. Mayhew and approved by the -Board. Mr. Mayhew made a motion that the boundaries for the Marina Historic District will be Block 120, Lots 22-28; Block 128, Lots 1-10; Block 110, Lots 13-22; Block 12 the entire block; Block 128, the entire block; Block 118, Lots 1-11; Block 133, thU entire block; Palm Square - Lots 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 40, 42, 44, and Lots 9, 1, 4 on Atlantic Avenue and the entire Block known as Palm Square. Seconded by Mr. Martin and approved by the Board. Ms. Healy reported that she went through the Site Surveys completed by John Johnson of the Marina area and found that there were 23 that are completed but will need to be updated. Ms. Healy also reported that Pat Cayce has offered to work on the Site Surveys for the new district. Mr. Mayhew will supply a printout of the area for Mrs. Cayce to begin her work. Ms. Healy reported that Mr. Mayhew did a newsletter highlighting some of the important buildings in the Historic District. Ms. Healy reported that she had several meetings with the Morikami regarding the relocation of the Sundy Feed Store. The Morikami, County, agricultural Community, Historical Society and the residents of Delray Beach are all working together on this project. The projected time frame in moving the building will be one and a half to two years. Ms. Healy spoke with Mr. Barry on the Meisner Electric parking situation and asked him to ease the pressure being applied by . the City due to Meisner's inadequate parking until the relocation occurs. Mr. Mayhew made a motion to go with the oval shape historical markers for the designated historical sites. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved by the Board. Sites or buildings must be designated to receive a marker through Delray Beach H.P.B. Ms. Healy reported that she did a drive through Mr. Pompey's proposed Histor District. (The area from Swinton to 8th Street) Ms. Healy thought the area is spre— out too much for a Historic District and suggested an area map marker would be more suitable for Mr. Pompey's proposal. Ms. Healy will ask Mr. Pompey to get a list of the buildings the Black Community would like to have individually designated. Mr. Mayhew suggested that Fifth Avenue, north and south, would be a great place to put the area map marker. Mr. Nathanson suggested that the sign that was erected on the corner of the Cason Cottage be adopted by H.P.B. to be used as the designation sign for the historic districts. Mr. Mayhew commented that the sign is more of a commercial sign. The Board will study the Bright Image Sign more closely and discuss it at the next meeting. The Board discussed with Mr. Gerry Church the possibility of adding "Historic District" to the street signs in the districts and also if the signs could be changed to white letters on a blue sign for the boundaries of each district. Mr. Church and Ms. Healy will work on this project. Mr. Mayhew made a motion to change the agenda to accommodate Mr. Church. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved. Mr. Church, the City Engineer, reported on widening of 4th Street and explained the 2010 Transportation * . He mentioned that the City Commission had addresssed their concerns about several streets at the July 12th meeting and that 4th Street is projected to be expanded to 4 lanes in the future. The City is in the proce of requesting the right-of-way for widening of 4th from Swinton to 5th Avenu Discussion was held on the possibility of softening the impact of the road wideni by possibly taking the right-of-way from only one side as opposed to both sides of the street. Mr. Church will do studies for the Board and will address it at a later date. i M A • Ms. Healy reported that plans are in the works for the January Conference. Scheduled events will start Friday, January 13th with an opening reception in the Lobby and Dining Room of the Colony Hotel. Some of the topics will be architecture of Delray Beach, discussion on the local preservation ordinance and how the Historic Preservation Board operates. Ms. Healy hopes to have craftsmen addressing restoration and renovation and landscaping for historical houses. There will be tours on Sunday. Ms. Healy announced that August 1st at 7:00 p.m. will be the next meeting for the Colony Hotel Conference. Mr. Nathanson suggested that Tina Eno should participate in the organizational meeting and publicize the Preservation Conference. Mr. Mayhew made a motion to change the agenda to review the C.O.A. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved. Mrs. Ellington reported that Dr. Domeyer is going to appeal the Board decision on the color (forest green) for the property on 798 N.E. 2nd Avenue. Mr. O'Shea reported that he will try to get copies of the C.O.A. applications and recommendations in the agenda packet for the Board to review prior to the H.P.B. meetings. Mr. O'Shea announced that Ms. Fulton was sited by Code Enforcement. The Fultons have complied with the Code Enforcement request and have changed their 3 unit building to 2 units at 143 South Swinton Avenue. It is required that a two family building have four parking spaces available. Mr. Nathanson made a motion to remove the existing concrete and reinstall a, new shell base parking area 36' x 18' . The 36' will border on S.E. 2nd Street. The parking area is to begin as close to the east property line (alley) as existing landscaping permits. Finished surface application is as per engineering requirements. Fencing will be six feet high shadow box pressure treated 1 x 4 inches vertical with dog ears to replace existing deteriorated fence. Seconded by Mr. Mayhew and approved. Ms. Healy questioned Mr. O'Shea on who would be the Boards liaison now that Ms. Ellington has been promoted to the Community Development Department. Mr. O'Shea stated that his department will be working with the Board. A request has been made to Mr. Barry for a Preservation Officer. The Board is in great need of permanent staff to carry on the growing duties of the preservation program. Ms. Healy announced that the C.O.A. 's for Ms. Ferguson (127 N.E. 1st Avenue) and Mr. Ennis (524 N.E. 3rd Avenue) were on hold until the ordinance revision is complete. Nancy Davila reported on the Beautification and the future plans for Swinton Avenue. Ms. Davila suggested that the H.P.B. adopt a policy in relationship to the Beautification on Swinton whether it be hedges or fences along the Avenue. Mr. Mayhew announced that the H.P.B. would like to proclaim that Swinton Avenue be turned into a Scenic Drive. Mr. Mayhew will write up a background report on why Swinton Avenue should be considered a Scenic Drive and send it to Mr. Barry for his views. Mr. Mayhew made a motion to asked the City Commission to inspire beautification restoration and to give confidence to the homeowners, property owners and commercial owners that Swinton Avenue can become a Scenic Drive. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson and approved by the Board. Ms. Ellington suggested that the Board go through the P & Z Board to get their support for this project. Ms. Healy announced that Ms. Ruby would not be able to attend the workshop for the ordinance revisions. Mr. Nathanson made a motion to adjourn at 10:55 A.M. Seconded by Mr. Mayhew. , 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 July 14, 1988, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the Historic Preservation Board on Board Chairman If the Minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above, these are not the official Minutes of the Historic Preservation Board. They will become official Minutes only after they have been reviewed and approved which may involved some amendment, additions or deletions of the Minutes as set forth above. • 1 � THIS OLD TOWN: Delray Beach Preservation Workshop January 13, 14, 15, 1989 at the Colony Hotel Friday: 6 - 9 P.M. Opening reception at the Colony Hotel; lobby & dining room 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Music 7:30 - 8:00 P.M. Mayor's Welcome Opening remarks: Charles Olson, Director of the Florida Trust Special Guest Lora Sinks Britt 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Music Exhibits: Old School Square Cutural Art Center Delray Beach Historical Society Delray Beach Board of Realtors Bookstop Historic District Art Competition Display Delray Beach Garden Club Parley Horsd'oeuvers & Coctails Saturday: Seminar at the Colony Hotel 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. Continental Breakfast 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Architecture of Delray Beach - Slide Presentation - Clemmer Mayhew 10:00 - 10:45 A.M. Preservation Ordinance - Discussion about the Preservation Program -. John P. Johnson Coffee Break 11 :15 A.M. - 12 Noon Landscaping at a Historic House - Slide Presentation Lunch Buffet Style at the Colony Hotel Seminar at Old School Square - Ogren Theater 2:00 - 2:45 P.M. Adaptive Use In Historic Districts 3:00 - 3:45 P.M. Rehabilitation Economics 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Trolley Tour of entire Town 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. Reception a Beach Side Residence Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Brunch at Bridge Restaurant 11 :30 A.M. Walking Tour of the Marina Historic District f ;)- (i vis :oqi /7) O