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HPB 09-15-1989 IIIIIIL AMENDED AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 1989 8:00 A.M. FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL 1. Roll Call 2. Public Hearing for Variance Request 88-12. Robert L. Bauer, 202 N.E. 5th Terrace. Presented by Dan Davis, Authorized Agent. 3. COA 8-075 Robert L. Bauer, 202 N.E. 5th Terrace. Addition to dwelling; presented by Dan Davis, Authorized Agent. 4. Approval of Designation Report for Ocean Apple Estate, 610 N. Ocean Blvd. Presented by owner, Roderick T. Wilson or Authorized Agent, Charles Siemon. 5. COA 8-076 Claudia and Stephen Echols, 213 S.E. 7th Avenue. New construction; presented by David Martin, Architect, Authorized Agent. 6. COA 8-077 for Bill Andrews, 217 N.E. 4th St. New construction, swimming pool and fence. 7. COA for 543 N.E. 3rd Avenue. Paint exterior with change of color; presented by Jan Proctor, Authorized Agent. 8. COA 8-078 for Alieda Riley, 65 Palm Square. Paint exterior, no change of color. 9. COA 8-079 Bridge Copy Center, 832 E. Atlantic Ave. , presented by Kim Parham. Paint awning and mount new sign. 10. Doug Randolph, City Finance Department, discussion regarding preservation grants. 11. Approval of minutes of August 18, 1989 meeting 12. Unfinished Business 13 . New Business 14. Adjournment AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 1989 8:00 A.M. COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 1. Roll Call 2. Public Hearing for Variance Request 88-12 . Robert L. Bauer, 202 N.E. 5th Terrace. Presented by Dan Davis, Authorized Agent. 3. COA 8-075 Robert L. Bauer, 202 N.E. 5th Terrace. Addition to dwelling; presented by Dan Davis, Authorized Agent. 4. Approval of Designation Report for Ocean Apple Estate, 610 N. Ocean Blvd. Presented by owner, Roderick T. Wilson or Authorized Agent, Charles Siemon. 5. COA 8-076 Claudia and Stephen Echols, 213 S.E. 7th Avenue. New construction; presented by David Martin, Architect, Authorized Agent. 6. COA for Bill Andrews, 217 N.E. 4th St. New construction, swimming pool and fence. 7. COA for 543 N.E. 3rd Avenue. Paint exterior with change of color; presented by Jan Proctor, Authorized Agent. 8. COA for Alieda Riley, 65 Palm Square. Paint exterior, no change of color. 9. Doug Randolph, City Finance Department, discussion regarding preservation grants. 10. Approval of minutes of August 18, 1989 meeting 11. Unfinished Business 12 . New Business 13 . Adjournment L] A LA []; ir fipiewv47,42 , MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD ////7 1 SEPTEMBER 15, 1989 8 : 00 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Alice Finst Jerome Sanzone, Building Dept. Clemmer Mayhew Susan Ruby, Ass ' t City Attorney Dave Martin John P. Johnson, Director, David Nathanson Susan Ruby, Ass ' t City Attorney Spencer Pompey John P. Johnson, Director, Patricia Healy, Chairperson Historic Preservation Board Palm Beach County Stan Weedon, Ass ' t Planner Charles L. Siemon Robert Bauer MEMBERS NOT PRESENT Joyce & Rod Wilson Diane DeMarco Excuse Absence Steven Gordon Kim Parham Pat Hart Kathleen Dearden Mary Lou Jamison Dan Davis Pat Cayce, Preservation Planner 1 . The Chairperson called th meeting to order at 8 : 10 A.M. . 2. The recording secretary took the roll. 3 . Variance request #88-12 Robert L. Bauer, 202 N. E. 5th Terrace. Presented by Dan Davis, Authorized Agent The applicant is requesting a variance under section 173 . 185 A, the Side (interior) setback of 1 story dwelling in the RM-10 zoning district is 15 feet. Only 13 . 2 feet is provided. The applicant is requesting a 1. 8 foot variance so that a 9 ' x 17 ' 9" addition to the dwelling may be built 13 ' . 2" from the east interior property line. The house is non-contributing. A letter of justification was read for the record. The legal description lots 1 and 2 less the east 25 ' thereof block 9 Del-Ida Park, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 52. There was no public response with the exception of Ina McFee who had previously phoned to say that she and three neighbors were in favor granting the variance. Mr. Davis addressed the Board, he stated that the above required space was necessary. Mr. Sanzone feels the above would not be a problem, it would be an enhancement. The Board determined that the applicant was asking for the minimum variance in order to allow the addition to his dwelling. Mr. Nathanson motioned to approve. Seconded by Mr. Pompey. The vote was as follows: ( 1) • • Diane DeMarco Excused Alice Finst Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes Dave Martin Yes David Nathanson Yes Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 5. C.O.A. 8-075 Robert L. Bauer 202 N.E. 5th Terrace Presented by Dan Davis Authorized Agent The applicant is requesting a COA to make an addition of a bathroom within his house. The addition will be on the S. E. corner of the existing building. The walls to be CBS with stucco finish the roof will match existing roof, two skylights to be installed. The following modification was made to the aforementioned COA. A 6 ' hedge must be main- tained on the N. E. 5th Terrace front property line to block the view of the addition from the street. Mr. Nathanson motioned to approve with the aforementioned condition. Seconded by Mr. Pompey. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Excused Alice Finst Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes Dave Martin Yes David Nathanson Yes • Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 6. Approval of Designation Report for Ocean Apple Estate, 610 N. Ocean Blvd. Presented by owner, Roderick T. Wilson or Authorized Agent, Charles Siemon. The Board Members addressed the Nomination Report. Mr. Siemon addressed the Board. Mr. Siemon directed all parties attention to the location of the original property location. Mr. Siemon stated that the existing structure does qualify for Historic Designation. Ms. Ruby and Mr. Weedon have strong opposition to the conditions set forth by the Nomination Report. It was stated by both Ms. Ruby and Mr. Weedon they are not opposed to Nomination of the Fox House however, the conditions of the Nomination Report is where the conflict arises. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Sanzone agree with Ms. Ruby and Mr. Weedon. There was extensive discussion regarding the Nomination Report. ( 2) • A letter of recommendation from Ms. DeMarco stated that she is in favor of the above nomination of the Fox House. Ms. Finst motioned to approve the Nomination Report as presented. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Letter of acceptance for Nomination. Alice Finst Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes Dave Martin Yes David Nathanson Yes Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes The Designation will commence as the next step. 7. C.O.A. 8-076 Claudia and Stephen Echols 213 S. E. 7th Avenue. New Construction; presented by David Martin, Architect, Authorized Agent Due to the conflict of interest Mr. Martin removed himself from the Board. The COA for the Echols ' new construction which was approved some time ago has proven too costly. Mr. Martin is redesigning it into a one story building. The house will be in the same location as the previous design. Plans and sketches were submitted to each Board Member. A conflict of interest application was signed by .Mr. Martin. Ms. Finst motioned to approve the above C.O.A. including colors, (since there was no change in color, the original COA applies) roofing and landscaping. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Excused Absence Alice Finst Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes Dave Martin Conflict of Interest David Nathanson Yes Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 8. C.O.A. 8-077 Bill Andrews 217 N. E. 4th Street, New Construction, Swimming Pool and Fence. The applicant is proposing to buy the old Manson property at 217 N. E. 4th St. . The applicant plans new construction of pool and fence, landscaping and sign location as well as design. Mr. Mayhew motioned to approve the above COA as presented. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Excused Absence Clemmer Mayhew Yes Dave Martin Yes David Nathanson Yes ( 3 ) Spency Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 9 . C. 0. A. 8-080 • 543 N. E. 3rd Avenue Paint exterior with change of color; presented by Jan Proctor, Authorized Agent. The applicant is requesting this COA to change the original color of exterior. The paint color will be Benjamin Moore Paint: Exterior 1/A 506 which is a pale celdon green with white trim. Mr. Mayhew motioned to approve as presented. Seconded by Mr. Martin. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Excused Absence Alice Finst Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes Dave Martin Yes David Nathanson Yes Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 10. C. O. A. 8-078 Ms Alieda Riely 65 Palm Square/ Paint exterior no change of color. • The applicant is requesting this COA to paint the exterior of the above location with Sherwin Williams a-100 latex flat house paint white with yellow corn trim. Ms. Finst motioned to approve the above COA as presented. Seconded by Mr. Martin. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Excused Absence Alice Finst Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes Dave Martin Yes David Nathanson Yes Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 11. C. O. A. 8-079 Bridge Copy Center 832 E. Atlantic Ave. , Presented by Kim Parham. Paint awning and mount new sign. The applicant is requesting this COA to repaint the existing awning pink to match the awning over the store to the west. Lettering and boarder to be white. They also proposed to install a new sign (or refurbish the existing sign) with blue background and white letters. Samples of colors as well as pictures were provided for Board Members. Mr. Gordon spoke on behalf of Ms. Parham. Mr. Gordon stated that the existing awning is ugly, he wanted to match the other awning along the street. However, the Board members feel that matching the existing awnings is inappropriate, no awnings ( 4 ) are appropriate. Mr. Sanzone stated that he has a Video presentation with the projection of what is to come. Mr. Mayhew asked if Mr. Gordon would same money by not putting up an awning, since the right way is no awning at all. Mr. Gordon stated that the awning is already there and would not prove any hardship at all to remove it. Mr. Gordon stated that is what Ms. Parham wants anyway, to remove the awning. Ms. Healy stated that this COA was pulled from the CAB agenda to ensure that the building is brought back to its Historical Nature. Mr. Gordon has no objections to removing the existing awning however, Mr. Gordon and Ms. Parham expressed their concerns regarding the exposed air condition unit without an awning. The following are possible suggestion from the Board. The Board members feel no awning or an eyebrow awning to cover the air condition unit, with no advertising on it. No replacement sign would be necessary. Mr. Johnson suggested the text could be put on the eyebrow awning. Mr. Mayhew stated that the Boyd Building should be their sign. Mr. Gordon stated that the Board is giving Ms. Parham exactly what she wants, with regards to the above suggestion. Mr. Mayhew stated that if Mr. Gordon would approach the • owner, Burton Handlesman he would be willing to make the building the landmark it should be. . However, Mr. Mayhew does not have time to undertake this task himself. Ms. Finst motioned to continue this COA until next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Nathanson. The vote was as follows: Diane DeMarco Excused Absence Alice Finst Yes Clemmer Mayhew Yes Dave Martin Yes David Nathanson Yes Spencer Pompey Yes Patricia Healy Yes 12. Dough Randolph, City Finance Department, Discussion regarding preservation grants. Mr. Randolph addressed the Board, each Board member was presented with a listing of Historical Preservation Funding. ( 5) Mr. Randolph stated that his primary funtion is to seek out grants. Mr. Nathanson ask if Mr. Randolph got involved with private industry grants. Mr. Randolph stated it is difficult for a foundation to receive a City as a valid grant recipient because they feel the City has tax payers. You can however go through a Non-profit organization. Mr. Randolph proceeded to explain each item listed, giving details regarding the do' s and don't for grant funding. Ms. Finst asked if there were any grants available for Historic Preservation. Mr. Randolph stated yes however, the amount of the funds aren't very large for Historic Preservation. Mr. Nathanson further stated that the Board already have a matching grant and he questioned as to the status of the Board' s current grant. Mr. Weedon stated a request for the grant to appear on the City' s Commission agenda for Tuesday of this week did not occur. However, it will appear on the next City Commission agenda. Mr. Weedon expressed his concerns regarding the City' s commitment to this matching grant, basically because its commitment exists only in the form of a memo from Ex-City Manager Pennington to Mr. Barry. However, Ms. Cayce discovered the money is available but has not been budgeted, this could cause a problem regarding the funding grant. Ms. Cayce further stated that if these funds aren't used before June the Board would lose them, Ms. Cayce was instructed to request for an addition on the Board' s time limit. Mr. Nathanson asked Mr. Randolph if he was aware of the above, Mr. Randolph state he was not. Mr. Nathanson wants to know what will become of the matching grant fund. Mr. Nathanson asked if anyone approached the City Manager and informed him of the above. Mr. Weedon stated that would be taken care of with a memo that Ms. Cayce will provide. Mr. Mayhew wants the memo to stress the need for additional funds. Mr. Nathanson stated the above must go on the agenda, a specific account is listed where the funds are, City Commission approval of the funding from that source based upon the verbal commitment, and that the funds be encumbered. An R.F.P has to be development to ensure funds are not expired. ( 6) All Board member were in favor of submitting an R.F.P. for an extension, whether it is needed now or not. Mr. Nathanson is also looking for assistant for homeowner who live in the historic district. Mr. Nathanson wants Mr. Randolph to pursue the above. There was extensive discussion regarding available funding grants for other projects. Ms. Ruby gave each Board member a complete package with information she obtained from Charleston South Carolina regarding the use of grants for Historic Preservaion within that city. 13 . Approval of minutes of August 8, 1989 meeting. The minutes of the August 8, 1989 meeting were not approved because page 7 was missing from each Board memebers packet. The August 8, 1989 minutes will be approved at the next meeting. 14. Public Hearing Ms. Finst motioned to approve the public hearing for 610 N. Ocean Blvd at the Wednesday, September 20, 1989 meeting, at 9: 00 a.m. . Seconded by Mr. Nathanson. The Chairperson asked if all members were in favor. There was no opposition, all members were in favor. Mr. Martin left the meeting at 11:48 a.m. . 15. Unfinished Business. a. Bed and Breakfast. Ms. Healy feels Bed and Breakfast should be restricted to the Historic District and specifically designated individually owned, not for the entire City. Ms. Healy wants a memo sent to Commission to express her concerns regarding the above. Mr. Nathanson stated staff memo did not include or stress the point of an owner or a manager had to be present at the designated Bed and Breakfast location. b. Possible candidate for Mr. Mayhew spot on the Board. Ms. Healy stated that the Board needs quality applications for candidates to fill the vacant spot up and coming on the Board, Ms. Healy further stated that all applications should be submitted to Pat Cayce for consideration. Ms. Healy would like the qualified candidate to sit in on a few meetings prior to their appointment. Ms. Finst stressed the importance of having someone with the Historical background of Mr. Mayhew. (7) • c. Letter to Commission regarding the Preservation Conference. Ms. Healy stated a letter will go to the Commission requesting permission to have the Preservation Conference in January. The Board will not be able to have the Conference without the Commission' s approval. Mr. Johnson feels the letter should state that the percedent was established last year. d. H.A.D. Mr. Mayhew wanted to know if the Board was going to discuss the Historic Arts District at all. Mr. Weedon wanted know if the Board had' any questions or concerns regarding the written material on H.A.D. , Mr. Weedon further stated the Board members please visit the office or send their concerns into the office. Mr. Nathanson addressed the issue of the 5000 sq. feet requirements, and the Board having the site plan approval. Ms. Cayce had all correspondence regarding the above and would forward that information to Mr. Weedon. Mr. Nathanson further expressed his concerns regarding the above and how it effects various applicants. d. Cote 321 N. Swinton • Ms. Finst stressed the plan that was approved was not put into affect. Mr. Mayhew express to the Board that Mr. Cote did encounter some problems regarding the restoration. e. Ms. Ferguson Ms. Finst stated that Ms. Ferguson has yet to complete the approved changed by the Board and her two months are up. Ms. Cayce stated she would follow up on it. f. Video presentation/evening meeting Ms. Finst stated that an evening meeting should be scheduled to accomplish things that are rushed due to the lack of time. Ms. Healy stated that an evening meeting would be appropriate for the month of November 1989 since she will be out of town for the month of October 1989. The video will be scheduled for the special meeting. g. The Historic Marker ( 8) Ms. Finst asked what is happening with the Marker, Ms. Healy stated that Mt. Olive Church may not want the Marker on their property. Mr. Mayhew asked if a big marker could not be put in Pompey park, since it is City property. Ms. Finst feels N. W. 5th Avenue would be a more appropriate location. Ms. Healy feels it would be better to place the marker on City property. Ms. Finst stated that the City ownes a parking lot on 5th Ave. and it might make a good location for the marker. Ms. Healy stated it would be best to proceed with the marker using City property. h. Transfer of Development Rights (T.D.R. ) Mr. Mayhew wants Mr. Weedon and Ms. Ruby to look at T.D. R. ' s within Coral Gables where T.D.R. are inplace. Mr. Weedon feels T. D. R. ' s are not appropriate for the City of Delray Beach in it' s present development stage, however Mr. Weedon will look into the effects of T.D.R. ' s with regards to Redevelopment. i. Full Time planner. Mr. Mayhew would like to encourage another full time planner because the City has four Historic Districts and an additional . planner would speed things up regarding preservation. Mr. Mayhew wants a Preservation program to be put in place within the City. j . Lakeland/Philadelphia Ms. Healy asked if Mr. Weedon would be attending the Florida Trust Conference or the National Trust Conference. Mr. Weedon responded that it depends on the budget within his program. Ms. Healy stated that the Board has funds to accommodate him. k. Mr. Nathanson questioned as to the results of the following unfinished COA' s. Warren May 721 N. Swinton Ms. Cayce stated nothing has been done as of yet. ( 9) & Goodwill Signs Ms. Cayce stated that Goodwill Signs is on the agenda for September 20, 1989. & Paul Piazzolla of Artistic Home Builders Ms. Cayce stated that he had an option for this meeting. 1. Tri-rail would be repaving for the buses. It was stated that the permit is no longer valid. Concerns by the Board regarding the Tri-rail station. m. Ms. Cayce talked to Mr. Bauer regarding 272 272 1/2 proposed demolition. It was stated that there Was not reason to demolish the above. Ms. Cayce stated that there is a possible buyer for the above. 16 . New Business There was no new business. 17. Adjournment Mr. Nathanson motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Ms. Finst. The meeting adourned at 12: 10 p.m. . • (10)