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Page Separator News Articles Box # 43 Folder # 5 Delray SO 8373 Historic area resident sues Delray over OK Page 1 of 2 alrn eachPost.com PRINTTHIS Historic area resident sues Delray over OK By DIANNA SMITH Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Friday, August 17, 2007 DELRAY BEACH—A homeowner in the Marina Historic District is suing the city for allowing the construction of a 9,464-square-foot house in her neighborhood. The city's historic preservation board approved plans for the house along the Intracoastal Waterway,but resident Claudia Willis asked city commissioners in June to appeal the board's decision because she believes a two-story house of that size would be inappropriate in the Marina District,where many one-story contributing historic homes line the streets. Historic district guidelines say new construction must be compatible. More local news Commissioners denied the appeal, even Latest breaking news, photos and all of today's Post stories. though Historic Planner Amy Alvarez Share This Story recommended they support it. Attorney Elaine Walter of Shubin&Bass PA in Miami, who is representing Willis, said they are asking the court to force the city to reverse its decision because, Walter said, the city is not following its own design guidelines for historic districts and the construction is inconsistent with the city's comprehensive plan. Willis, who lives within 500 feet of the property, would not comment for this story. In the city's written response to the lawsuit on Wednesday, the city provided more than 60 pages of evidence showing that the project is compatible with homes in the Marina District and that it complies with city laws. Mayor Rita Ellis was the only one to vote against the plans. "Sure, it's a big house on the Intracoastal,but it's in a historic neighborhood. This is our opportunity to those neighborhoods," Ellis said. comes down to where individual people are willing to spend their own money because they -rvation is critical to the community, you have to take a step back and take notice," she said `nrintthis.clickab ility.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Historic+area+resi... 8/17/2007 Mythical Miami: Bass exhibit shows how mid-century design shaped our paradise- 01/13/2008 -Mia... Page 1 of 2 MiamiHerald.com Posted on Sun, Jan. 13, 2008 Mythical Miami: Bass exhibit shows how mid-century design shaped our paradise BY BETH DUNLOP Tropical, magical, hot and exotic --Miami has always had a certain mythical appeal. At no time in the city's history, however, was the draw greater than the decades right after World War II. American soldiers by the thousands had seen Miami, stationed here for a brief stopover or for the duration, and were lured by the fleeting experience, by the promise of paradise, to come back for more. From their spanking-fresh suburban homes,newly affluent Americans could get into their cars and head south for a week, or a month,by the sea. Promises of Paradise: Staging Mid-Century Miami,the exhibition at the Bass Museum of Art that runs through April 13, explores the tangible expression of all this in architecture, furniture, fabric, clothing and more. This is the first such exhibition devoted to the full expression of mid-century aspirations in Miami, and it is filled with delights and revelations, right down to the metal souvenir tambourine from the late(and lamented) Castaways Hotel, once the kitschiest jewel of Sunny Isles. The exhibition contains itself to the decade of the 1950s, the years in which Morris Lapidus designed the Fontainebleau, the Eden Roc and the Americana(which became the Sheraton Bal Harbour and just months ago was demolished). The Bass owns the Lapidus archives, and thus the architect is well represented in this exhibition, even including a recreation of his Belle Isle apartment dining room with his glass,brass and Lucite dining table and chairs. In the giddy-flamboyant vein there are also plastic handbags, "resort wear" from Alix of Miami and a sweater from Pinto of Miami Beach trimmed with mink and rhinestones for those breezy nights on the terrace. However, most of the exhibition strikes a more serious note, one that begins to create a persuasive case for the innovative modernist work being done in Miami in the 1950s. Most notable is the work of the architect and designer George Farkas,who moved to Miami in 1950 and died(far too prematurely) in 1961; his designs --be it textiles, table, chair, lamp or lounge -- show a master's hand at work and make one wish that they could be put into production again for us all to share. Another rediscovery is of the designer Frederick Rank, whose work is featured here primarily with archival drawings and photographs, with one exception: a long wooden table that converts from a side'table to a dining table and further offers the choice of a wooden or painted tabletop. Promises of Paradise also shows off some of the seldom-seen furniture designed by Alfred Browning Parker, the architect whose work in many ways dominated the decade. Among the pieces on view are two coffee tables (including one with clever"nesting" stools) and a rug, along with a number of architectural drawings and photographs. With three co-curators --the author Thomas Hine, architect and Allan T. Shulman and the Bass' acting curator Ruth Grim--the exhibition manages to cover much ground,both figuratively and literally. The architecture of the period is well represented, from houses to motels and apartments to the airport and notably, the showpiece Bacardi Building on Biscayne Boulevard designed by Enrique Gutierrez. That there is such a range -- from glittery plastic handbags to images of important architecture --is intentional here, an attempt to sum up a decade in which the frivolous and the serious had equal footing and a place where http://www.miamiherald.com/280/v-print/story/375817.html 6/23/2008 Mythical Miami: Bass exhibit shows how mid-century design shaped our paradise- 01/13/2008 -Mia... Page 2 of 2 play was work. We've too often had the impulse to dismiss the world of leisure without understanding either the architectural or sociological imperatives behind it. Yet in Miami in the 1950s (as in Los Angeles of the 1950s) one can begin to see the roots of post-millennial American culture in which indeed our work is often play-- from tourism and travel, to sports and entertainment. There's no single summary object in this exhibition, and that is just as well -- though one might be tempted to say it would be the giant chandelier of capiz shell and steel rescued from the Americana that speaks of modern design and tropicality and regionalism. It tells us that there is so much more to learn about the recent past, not just to better enjoy it but to begin to understand where we are heading. ©2008 Miami Herald Media Company. All Rights Reserved. http://www.miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/280/v-printlstory/375817.html 6/23/2008 Making it All Register Page 1 of 3 Making it All Register What Does a Listing on the National Register of Historic Places Really Mean? By Elizabeth Benjamin I Online Only I June 13, 2008 It only took one bulldozer to quickly reduce a nearly 200-year-old house on a busy thoroughfare outside Albany, N.Y., to a pile of rubble in May 2003. Built in 1805, the timber-frame property had been one of the last remnants ., of the days when working farms, not shopping centers, strip malls, or . f housingdevelopments, dominated the city's suburbs. i.= : : ' ° ' The John Wolf Kemp House was one of some 80,000 listings on the 4'a �, 111 i National Register of Historic Places, which the National Park Service—not • the National Trust for Historic Preservation—administers. But that designation couldn't stop the building's owner from razing it to make way for Being listed on the National Register of Historic Places a$12 million extended-stay hotel. doesn't mean a structure cannot be demolished, as this house was in 2003. The Myths Credit:Stacy Weber, Panamerican Consultants, Inc./Michael Hoffman The belief that inclusion on the register renders historic structures or sites impervious to demolition or change is a widely held misconception, as is the idea that owners are restricted from making alterations to properties once they're listed. Such myths can prevent the register from being as effective as it might be in bringing acclaim to historic properties and offering a measure of protection through mandated review to significant buildings and landscapes that stand in the way of federally funded projects, experts say. "The register really exists to protect historic property owners from a government action that would impede or devalue the nature of their property," says New York State Parks Commissioner Bernadette Castro, who is a member of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, which comments on projects that would affect National Register-listed properties. "But there is confusion, and it is unfortunate. If your property is on the National Register, it does not mean you cannot paint your house any color you'd like," Castro continued. "It does not in any way mean you can't sell your property or pass it on to your heirs. Some people even think they have to let the public into their house once it's on the register. We get that question all the time." In fact, properties that are deemed eligible for the register but not formally listed on it still receive the same consideration from the Advisory Council. So in the case of nervous owners, anxiety is unwarranted: Whether they agree to have their property listed or not, the limited protection that the register affords will be extended to them. From 1998 to 2003, 272 properties were removed from the register, but not necessarily because they were demolished. The Park Service subtracts buildings from the register not only when they are destroyed but when they're dramatically changed or moved from their original location. However, since sites are only taken off if a change in their status is brought to the Park Service's attention, there are no exact figures of how many register properties are lost annually. The Facts Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register exists to assist in public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect historic and archaeological resources, according to its official Web site. Properties http://www.preservatiormation.org/magazine/2008/story-of-the-week/whats-in-a-name.html 6/19/2008 Making it All Register Page 2 of 3 listed on the register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. To be eligible for the National Register, a structure or site should be associated with significant historic events or people or embody distinctive architectural characteristics of a specific period. Generally, the candidates must have achieved significance more than 50 years ago to be considered for inclusion. Historic buildings that have been relocated or reconstructed are generally not eligible. Listing on the register gives a property special consideration by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation if it would be in any way affected by projects that the federal government—or those that would use federal funding or require federal licensing—undertake. The council does not have the power to prohibit changes to a register property, but it does ensure that historic values are considered in the federal planning process. In addition, the council can suggest mitigation, such as documentation of a building or landscaping around a new development, prior to changes taking place. Being on the register also makes owners of commercial property—including rental property—eligible for federal tax credits and qualifies them for federal assistance funds for preservation, when money is available. Most states have set up a parallel state- level register to which properties listed on the National Register are automatically added and the same oversight standards apply. When the National Register was created, the nation was booming, and Americans were paying little attention to the potential value of historic properties. Urban renewal—which usually meant widespread demolition—and the federal highway program were in full swing, so the National Historic Preservation Act and the subsequent creation of the National Register were significant breakthroughs for preservationists. "It created a check-and-balance system that we never had in this country before," says William J. Murtagh, who was the register's inaugural "keeper," a position he held for 14 years. "Before, preservationists had no legal part of the planning dialogue. Now, preservation is no longer the purview of a volunteer constituency; it's a formal part of the planning process." At its inception, says Murtagh, the register"was never considered to be anything but a restriction of what the federal government could do to us and our property using tax dollars. It has absolutely no restriction on what the private individual does with his property." What's in a Name? Listing a property on the National Register can provide owners with intangible benefits as well, supporters say. It draws attention to a site, giving it a cache that could increase its value, or, in the case of an historic hotel or landmark, attract more visitors and boost business. "We think the recognition is the most important incentive"for owners to list their properties on the National Register, says Carol Shull, its current keeper. "The recognition of the register can bring people to a community because they know the buildings there have historical integrity," she says. "It also can change the way communities view themselves by getting local people to support and preserve significant structures and landscapes." In the end, it is local officials, not the federal or state governments, that wield the real power over the future of historic buildings and sites through zoning laws and historic districts, which sometimes set up strict guidelines about what owners can and cannot do with their properties—from restrictions on everything from paint color to windows. http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2008/story-of-the-week/whats-in-a-name.html 6/19/2008 Making it All Register Page 3 of 3 "You can put a building on the National Register one day and demolish it the next," says Frank Quinn, director of Historic Preservation for Heritage Ohio. "It's the local listing, through a review board or district commission, that really maintains the physical appearance of a building." This story was originally published on Preservation Online in 2003. http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2008/story-of-the-week/whats-in-a-name.html 6/19/2008 Mississippi House Saved from Demolition by Neglect Page 1 of 1 Mississippi House Saved from Demolition by Neglect By Margaret Foster I Online Only! June 11, 2008 Every town has its hero, and in Oxford, Miss., L.Q.C. Lamar is king. _ r .. ,{1 Politician Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar(1825-1893), the state's only 1„ �a . ` Supreme Court Justice, lived in a small house in Oxford for 20 years and is t �� „ik ,. ;'� buried there. ; k , , t On Sunday, the town rededicated the newly restored Lamar House, a �� ii ' National Historic Landmark, as a museum about Lamar's life. Three hundred."': people attended the event at the 151-year-old house, which just five years ; ago was deteriorating. The Lamar House after its restoration "It was a smashing success and a wonderful day for those of us who have Credit: The University of Mississippi Imaging Services labored long on this project," says Bill Russell, co-chair of the Oxford-LaFayette County Heritage Foundation, which spearheaded the$2 million project. ,„„w`' "` - V `' The Lamar House's owner had neglected the wood house for years, , `+prompting the Mississippi Heritage Trust to name it one of the state's most �' endangered historic places in 2000. -...%.-...'' '.._,--2°. ,_'-'''*•-1t't.f-- -,,'"*'4' 4,74;tral_ i. f11"a ( :. f E , '"It was in a sad state," says David Preziosi, executive director of , ._ I�„„ _ _ `� : , Preservation Mississippi. "They had a long way to go to get where they are." _ �yy , i ,.. k-,...-.:,,,,,,...,,,r.,,,,,..„,...,-......,: ',2 .i't• t- 4 .'After five years of negotiations with the owner, the heritage foundation ;A,7;, ` ; 4 r'. x; . bought the building in 2003 and won a Save America's Treasures matching ' _:: �r rant of$390,000 that year. The Lamar House,Oxford, Miss.,before its restoration as a Lamar is best remembered for his 1874 eulogy of Massachusetts Sen. teaching museum.Mississippi's only Supreme Court Charles Sumner. "Lamar's speech called for reconciliation between the Justice, L.Q.C. Lamar, lived in this Oxford house from 1868 until 1888. North and South," U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), said at the June 8 Credit:Oxford LaFayette County Heritage Foundation rededication. "With rhetorical brilliance, he championed Sumner's call for reconstruction in the defeated South and civil liberties for former slaves. This speech was seen as the first step in the road to recovery." http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2008/todays-news/mississippi-house-saved-from.html 6/19/2008 -,, , (Th, i ,i--„. - _ r , , - A. , L i,.,,, ' -- 7', L.1.. :,TXN \ LY i S r , i L "+ • 203 NE 1st Avenue, Old Fire-Rescue Chief David James 7--- ®As ' School Square 1-listoric District ` -Signage He was selected to attend the • The annual "Pat Cayce summer program at the Univer- Agit . Achievement Award for Excel- sity's John F.Kennedy School of i ;,. s -- I. lence in Preservation"was Government in Cambridge,Mas- 4 f ems_.,: presented to the property owner sachusetts. The three-week pro- ° . _. e ® ' ' and design team for 515 North gram focuses on leadership skills. i. , z_ " - Swinton Avenue. Pat Cayce, The eighty class members will be E *�� •� 4 `)_, —4�y the first Historic Preservation composed of state and municipal r �'I> s.� _rt ` Planner for the City of Delray elected officials,county and city !t! .., ,r rr- Beach,played an integral role in managers and department heads ' - --• the City's historic preservation from across the country. r-t, 'v. movement. 1� Each year the National Fire i h, � 7 j PIT' F Association (NFPA), ' [ 1_ Protection' `VI ti kc'O ilijai,:v 't!iilgi i yam,a ;yi, e, ,i E-ih-, - ire— escue together with the U.S.Depart- 11-, �, �°�'`�'' '���`'�"tf'?���i'�'�i'<iC':r ,e,:ZIT; ment of Homeland Security's U.S. . , , z�u G e ..0 t ,�e e Chief ��-- "�'� Fire Administration,the lntema- ' "... e e e)11-441`rr tra:-,)7— e rnl.�nl'`.1�''a`)i1'*6,e. (,,.�,i.e i;r:�_r, e�1 v tional Association of Fire Chiefs e e;n,"r1 sl tyros.„, -(0,09e t,,,� r 011-(,,' �- Receives 1' �`� and the international Fire Service , ,,it-i n e,Af z1 ,�1 � Bey Fellowship Training Association,offers fel- ) " "' New Delray Beach Fire-Rescue lowships to the Harvard program Chief David James has been Candidates from the United awarded a fellowship to partici- States,Canada and abroad are oard pate in the Harvard University ` chosen based on a process of Winners by category include: Senior Executives in State and individual interviews as well as a B Recognizes • 515 North Swinton Avenue, Local Government Program. comprehensive group case study Del-Ida Park Historic District- critique. Chief James is one of Excellence This year marks the 3rd An- Renovation/Major Additions and _`.ot ,. i eight senior fire officials selected Alterations-Residential �� " nual Historic Preservation Board, for this year's fellowship. • 140 NW 4th Avenue, , K• - (HPB)Awards honoring the West Settlers Historic District ` 1=. Y best in local preservation efforts. , •Renovation/Rehabilitation and emembering Make sure to check them out as Adaptive Reuse-Non-Residential a her.': you cruise through town. ' Recognition is given to those • 14 Dixie Boulevard, Del-Ida The Run for Pun/Public Safe- Park Historic District-Exterior a ty Day honoring the memory of property owners and their design Alterations-Residential • t t teams whose recent projects have • ) the late Officer Johnny Pun was I significantly contributed to the 220 North Swinton Avenue, a roaring success this year. Old School Square Historic historic districts. The winners �'- of the 2008 HPB Awards were District Exterior Alterations more> Residential ' f Dc know a teenager that ha - i cit it �r�iL�s rgTrfiIk0 jt rrh. 3 competitive world of O 1 1in j - 1 y I c M\, �4� xh ( IRE I M M 728 Ocean)5 r l li rrll.i '1"r1 t "_] k' , e er.Y'.. ;` If you are interested r . Jbrn)rr)r)9 ;�r�l r6� r"Jr t�v1 if •`. ,or just want to learn no 1fic)ou rf rr) Jr .1ir�s lriic a it/, `' visit iry irPr� iri err) r`_rl ; c vc..;c 10 I June 2008 I Atlantic Ave Old School Square: From eyesore to ideal Page 1 of 3 €r' PRINTTHIS Palm eachPost,cor Delray Beach's Old School Square: From eyesore to ideal By DON JORDAN Palm Beach Post Staff Writer • Sunday, June 15, 2008 DELRAY BEACH They called it the black hole. The money pit. Delray Beach Elementary rested as a totem of despair, its walls stained and crumbling,rusting air conditioners bulging from its windows. A tall chain-link fence lined the perimeter like a prison yard. The buildings at the city's crossroads of Swinton and "" Atlantic avenues had for nearly 75 years been a center of culture and education, hosting church services, community meetings and band performances. But by the mid-1980s, they had become a festering eyesore. When the school graduated its final class 20 years ago this month, many advised just tearing it down. An old school is reborn "Windows were broken, weeds were growing and it was ,y, Post your in the heart of the city," said longtime resident and 41v0Stcomments former student Alexander"Sandy" Simon. "It became an on this abyss in the downtown. It was just horrible." story below And the downtown as a whole wasn't doing much better. More local news The few shops and restaurants along Atlantic Avenue Latest breaking news, photos and all of today's Post stories. brought in little business. After dark, downtown Delray Beach was a ghost town. Share This Story But a small group of concerned residents and city leaders had a vision. By the time the last school bell rang,the wheels, while wobbly, had begun turning. Vision goes in motion It was the late summer or early fall of 1985 when Frances Bourque received a call from Mayor Doak Campbell, requesting her advice on a project he was considering. The pair, along with the president of the city's historical society,met for lunch at a restaurant on Atlantic Avenue. The http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Old+School+Square%3A+From... 6/16/2008 Old School Square: From eyesore to ideal Page 2 of 3 school board had decided to close Delray Beach Elementary and wanted to deal the land. "He asked if we had any ideas," said Bourque, then the vice president of the historical society. Campbell had an idea for the 4-acre spot: a town square for a new south county courthouse. But that didn't pan out. "We talked about it more from the point of view of saving the buildings," Bourque said. The mayor said the history of the property, coupled with its location at the center of the city,made it essential to the area's rebirth. The downtown was struggling with crime and outdated infrastructure. Seven in 10 buildings were vacant. The city, Campbell said, "was in a position where it could tilt negatively. We didn't want to give up on the idea of getting this property." Bourque called together a small group of friends and community leaders who began raising community interest and money. The group lobbied Tallahassee and the city commission and reached out to what Bourque now remembers as a "very fractured community." Many argued to city hall that the project was a waste of taxpayers'money. Bourque said she also had to prove to minority neighborhoods that a new cultural and arts center wouldn't be just for upper-class whites. "We wanted a community expression of itself," Bourque said. "We had to respond to all of the community." Residents would threaten city commissioners,warning them that they would lose their seats if they put money into the project, said Joe Gillie, executive director of Old School Square. "People looked at it and just said, 'Tear it down,"' Gillie said. The hard sell was made a bit easier when more than$2 million was included in a$21.5 million bond referendum that also promised significant street, sidewalk and drainage improvements throughout the city. The measure, divided into four questions,passed in 1989. The closest vote, at 52 percent approval, came on the question that included money for Old School Square. "Frances and I just hugged and hugged. We had worked so hard on that thing," said Simon, a member of the Old School Square board. The same year,the city purchased the old school property for$392,000. Mistakes and triumphs The elementary school renovation was finished the following year, opening as the Cornell Museum of Art and History. The Crest Theatre at the school's former auditorium - once infested with termites and declared condemned- opened in 1993. The remainder of the $7 million renovation was completed by 1998. But the process was far from seamless, and organizers made "huge mistakes" along the way, Gillie said. The facility's first director was forced to resign after board members discovered she used the facility's credit card to spend more than $5,300 on personal items, including a$2,000 advance for her daughter's wedding. A fund-raiser that allowed outsiders with deep pockets to rename city streets - such as George Bush Boulevard- angered many longtime residents. The board spent a disproportionate amount of money on renovations that left little to pay for programming. "We were new and we were young,but we were willing to learn," Bourque said. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=old+School+Square%3A+From... 6/16/2008 Old School Square: From eyesore to ideal Page 3 of 3 e But the years were mostly marked by success. Volunteers began pouring in to operate the museum or offer free office space to staff. The project had received more state grants in cultural affairs, historical preservation and programming than any other in the state. Old School Square was named as one of the "anchor projects" that helped the city earn the prestigious All-America designation in 1993. Many credit the Old School Square project, along with a multimillion-dollar downtown beautification plan and the construction of the $7.6 million South County Courthouse on West Atlantic Avenue in the late 1980s, as the sparks that fueled a downtown resurgence that continues now. The restaurant where Bourque and Campbell munched on salads that day two decades ago is long gone,but more than three dozen upscale eateries and trendy cafes have sprung up along Atlantic Avenue. Where folks once huddled inside eating BLTs and open-face turkey sandwiches, diners now feast alfresco on raw Kobe beef with quail eggs and$400 bottles of Château Cos D'Estournel Bordeaux on candlelit sidewalks. The avenue, once dead on a Friday evening, is awash in flashy cars and flashier people strolling, eating, shopping and partying until well after midnight. "At 5 o'clock, you could walk down there and hear your echo. It was awful," Gillie said. "We are the reason why Delray is enjoying the success it is. It's been a journey." These days, Old School Square hosts 1,500 activities a year, including the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Haitian Flag Day Festival and other events serving residents of different backgrounds and ethnicities. The museum's budget has grown from $230,000 in 1992 to more than$2 million. It holds $4 million in artwork. "We're often asked to talk to other groups in other cities about how we did this," Bourque said. "It was that the community looked within itself, found its own voice and was able to re-create itself." Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/06/15/0615oldschoolsquare.html r Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=old+School+Square%3A+From... 6/16/2008 Historic buildings to keep tax breaks, Palm Beach County says Page 1 of 2 GQi PRINTTHIS PaimBeachPost,corn Historic buildings to keep tax breaks, Palm Beach County says By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Tuesday, June 03, 2008 WEST PALM BEACH—Palm Beach County commissioners this morning said they want to continue a county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997. County officials had suggested the possibility of scaling back or eliminating the program because of budget cuts. But a majority of commissioners said they thought the incentives were too important to eliminate. "To give people an incentive to keep their house intact Post your adds to the character of this county and adds to this comments history," Commissioner Mary McCarty said. on this story below The commission awarded the exemption to six homeowners - four in West Palm Beach and two in Palm More local news Beach. The tax breaks will amount to about$8,700 next Latest breaking news,photos and all of today's Post stories. year. Share This Story In all,the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All the buildings are in cities and towns, not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished,because owners can apply for the tax break. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/06/03/0603pbchistoric.html?cxntlid=inform_artr http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Historic+buildings+to+keep+tax... 6/4/2008 County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 1 of 2 Grgq PRINTTHIS PameachPost,com County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, May 31, 2008 A county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997 could be eliminated this week because of budget cutbacks. Palm Beach County commissioners will decide Tuesday whether to continue tax exemptions for property owners who make significant improvements to their historically designated buildings. Six homeowners are seeking the exemption at the ,; Post vain. meeting. If they are approved, the county would lose --"1" comments about $8,700 in property tax revenue next year. on this story below Commissioners were set to quietly vote on the exemption requests in May as part of a list of dozens of items More local news included on their meeting agenda that are decided in one fell swoop and without debate. Latest breaking news,photos and all of today's Post stories. Share This Story But county officials decided to remove the requests from the agenda at the last second, saying they needed to be more thoroughly reviewed because of the budget cuts the county will face this year. The commission is now slated to discuss the requests publicly during Tuesday's meeting under the regular section of the agenda, which receives more scrutiny. "Given the budget crisis and the situation, we thought it was important to at least highlight it," said Barbara Alterman, the county's planning, zoning and building director. The county is expected to collect about $35 million less in property taxes than it would have next year as a result of voter-mandated tax cuts. In all, the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All of the buildings are in cities and towns, not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value http://palmb eachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=County+tax-break+program+for+... 6/4/2008 (county tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 2 of 2 of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished,because owners can apply for the tax break. Four of the exemptions that will be considered by the commission are for properties in West Palm Beach, including the historic Flamingo Park neighborhood. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.corn/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/05/31/s3b_historic_0601.html?cxntlid=inform_artr !— Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=County+tax-break+program+for+... 6/4/2008 Historic buildings to keep tax breaks,Palm Beach County says Page 1 of 2 PRINTTHIS PaimBeaCIIPOst,coin Historic buildings to keep tax breaks, Palm Beach County says By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Tuesday,June 03, 2008 WEST PALM BEACH—Palm Beach County commissioners this morning said they want to continue a county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997. County officials had suggested the possibility of scaling back or eliminating the program because of budget cuts. But a majority of commissioners said they thought the incentives were too important to eliminate. "To give people an incentive to keep their house intact _. Post your adds to the character of this county and adds to this 11S comments history," Commissioner Mary McCarty said. on this story below The commission awarded the exemption to six homeowners - four in West Palm Beach and two in Palm More local news Beach. The tax breaks will amount to about$8,700 next Latest breaking news,photos and all of today's Post stories. year. Share This Story In all,the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All the buildings are in cities and towns,not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished,because owners can apply for the tax break. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/06/03/0603pbchistoric.html?cxntlid=inform_artr http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickabilitv.com/ht/cpt?action=cnt&title=Historic+buildings+to+keen+tax... 6/4/20nR County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 1 of 2 PRINTTHIS PalralleachPost,com County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, May 31, 2008 A county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997 could be eliminated this week because of budget cutbacks. Palm Beach County commissioners will decide Tuesday whether to continue tax exemptions for property owners who make significant improvements to their historically designated buildings. Six homeowners are seeking the exemption at the 1, Post your meeting. If they are approved, the county would lose OStcomments about$8,700 in property tax revenue next year. on this story below Commissioners were set to quietly vote on the exemption requests in May as part of a list of dozens of items More local news included on their meeting agenda that are decided in one fell swoop and without debate. Latest breaking news.,photos and all of today's Post stories. Share This Story But county officials decided to remove the requests from the agenda at the last second, saying they needed to be more thoroughly reviewed because of the budget cuts the county will face this year. The commission is now slated to discuss the requests publicly during Tuesday's meeting under the regular section of the agenda,which receives more scrutiny. "Given the budget crisis and the situation, we thought it was important to at least highlight it," said Barbara Alterman, the county's planning,zoning and building director. The county is expected to collect about $35 million less in property taxes than it would have next year as a result of voter-mandated tax cuts. In all, the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All of the buildings are in cities and towns,not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickabilitv.com/nt/cnt?action=cot&title=County+tax-hreak+nrngram+fnr+... 6/4/211nR County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 2 of 2 of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished,because owners can apply for the tax break. Four of the exemptions that will be considered by the commission are for properties in West Palm Beach, including the historic Flamingo Park neighborhood. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/05/31/s3b_historic_0601.html?cxntlid=inform arty IT Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. • http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cut&title=County+tax-break+uro aram+for+._. 6/4/200R Historic buildings to keep tax breaks, Palm Beach County says Page 1 of 2 • Er PRINTTHIS PalmBeachEost,com Historic buildings to keep tax breaks, Palm Beach County says By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Tuesday, June 03, 2008 WEST PALM BEACH—Palm Beach County commissioners this morning said they want to continue a county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997. County officials had suggested the possibility of scaling back or eliminating the program because of budget cuts. But a majority of commissioners said they thought the incentives were too important to eliminate. "To give people an incentive to keep their house intact �• =* ` Post your adds to the character of this county and adds to this S �comments history," Commissioner Mary McCarty said. on this story below The commission awarded the exemption to six homeowners - four in West Palm Beach and two in Palm More local news Beach. The tax breaks will amount to about$8,700 next Latest breaking news.,photos and all of today's Post stories. year. Share This Story In all,the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All the buildings are in cities and towns, not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished,because owners can apply for the tax break. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/06/03/0603pbchistoric.html?cxntlid=inform arty http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Historic+buildings+to+keen+tax... 6/4/200R County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 1 of 2 1 PRINTTHI5 E1. echstaom County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, May 31, 2008 A county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997 could be eliminated this week because of budget cutbacks. Palm Beach County commissioners will decide Tuesday whether to continue tax exemptions for property owners who make significant improvements to their historically designated buildings. Six homeowners are seeking the exemption at the .. Post your meeting. If they are approved, the county would lose comments about$8,700 in property tax revenue next year.ISEon this story below Commissioners were set to quietly vote on the exemption requests in May as part of a list of dozens of items More local news included on their meeting agenda that are decided in one fell swoop and without debate. Latest breaking news.,photos and all of today's Post stories. Share This Story But county officials decided to remove the requests from the agenda at the last second, saying they needed to be more thoroughly reviewed because of the budget cuts the county will face this year. The commission is now slated to discuss the requests publicly during Tuesday's meeting under the regular section of the agenda, which receives more scrutiny. "Given the budget crisis and the situation, we thought it was important to at least highlight it," said Barbara Alterman, the county's planning, zoning and building director. The county is expected to collect about$35 million less in property taxes than it would have next year as a result of voter-mandated tax cuts. In all, the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All of the buildings are in cities and towns, not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value http://palmbeachnost.nrintthis.clickabilitv.com/nt/cnt?action=cnt&title=County+tax-break+nrogram+for+... 6/4/7UfR County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 2 of 2 • of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished,because owners can apply for the tax break. Four of the exemptions that will be considered by the commission are for properties in West Palm Beach, including the historic Flamingo Park neighborhood. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/05/31/s3b_historic_0601.html?cxntlid=inform_artr IT Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cnt&title=County+tax-break+nroaram+for+.._ 6/4/200R -A. Historic buildings to keep tax breaks, Palm Beach County says Page 1 of 2 it�. hFost,cor RINT "HAS Historic buildings to keep tax breaks, Palm Beach County says By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Tuesday, June 03, 2008 WEST PALM BEACH—Palm Beach County commissioners this morning said they want to continue a county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997. County officials had suggested the possibility of scaling back or eliminating the program because of budget cuts. But a majority of commissioners said they thought the incentives were too important to eliminate. "To give people an incentive to keep their house intact Post your adds to the character of this county and adds to this =, history," Commissioner Mary McCarty said. comments on this story below The commission awarded the exemption to six homeowners- four in West Palm Beach and two in Palm More local news Beach. The tax breaks will amount to about$8,700 next year. Latest breaking news, photos and all of today's Post stories. Share This Story In all, the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All the buildings are in cities and towns, not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished,because owners can apply for the tax break. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/06/03/0603pbchistoric.html?cxntlid=inform arty http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickabilitv.com nt/cnt?action=cnt&title=Historic+buildings+to+keen+tax... 6/4/2()OR County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 1 of 2 f PalmBeachPost,com rvT - is County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, May 31, 2008 A county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997 could be eliminated this week because of budget cutbacks. Palm Beach County commissioners will decide Tuesday whether to continue tax exemptions for property owners who make significant improvements to their historically designated buildings. Six homeowners are seeking the exemption at the ��• ,�� Post your meeting. If they are approved, the county would lose comments about$8,700 in property tax revenue next year. on this story below Commissioners were set to quietly vote on the exemption requests in May as part of a list of dozens of items More local news included on their meeting agenda that are decided in one Latest breaking news.,photos and all of today's Post stories. fell swoop and without debate. Share This Story But county officials decided to remove the requests from the agenda at the last second, saying they needed to be more thoroughly reviewed because of the budget cuts the county will face this year. The commission is now slated to discuss the requests publicly during Tuesday's meeting under the regular section of the agenda,which receives more scrutiny. "Given the budget crisis and the situation,we thought it was important to at least highlight it," said Barbara Alterman, the county's planning, zoning and building director. The county is expected to collect about$35 million less in property taxes than it would have next year as a result of voter-mandated tax cuts. In all, the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All of the buildings are in cities and towns, not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value http://palmbeachpost.nrintthis.clickabilitv.com/nt/cnt?action=cnt&title=County+tax-break+nrngram+fnr+... 6/4/7 flOR - . County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 2 of 2 I of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished,because owners can apply for the tax break. Four of the exemptions that will be considered by the commission are for properties in West Palm Beach, including the historic Flamingo Park neighborhood. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/05/31/s3b_historic_0601.html?cxntlid=inform_artr I Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=County+tax-break+nroeram+for+___ 6/4/200R Historic buildings to keep tax breaks, Palm Beach County says Page 1 of 2 PRINTTHIS PaimBeachPost,com Historic buildings to keep tax breaks, Palm Beach County says By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Tuesday,June 03, 2008 WEST PALM BEACH—Palm Beach County commissioners this morning said they want to continue a county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997. County officials had suggested the possibility of scaling back or eliminating the program because of budget cuts. But a majority of commissioners said they thought the incentives were too important to eliminate. "To give people an incentive to keep their house intact Post your adds to the character of this county and adds to this 1 comments history," Commissioner Mary McCarty said. on this story below The commission awarded the exemption to six homeowners - four in West Palm Beach and two in Palm More local news Beach. The tax breaks will amount to about$8,700 next Latest breaking news,photos and all of today's Post stories. year. Share This Story In all,the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All the buildings are in cities and towns,not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished, because owners can apply for the tax break. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/06/03/0603pbchistoric.html?cxntlid=inform arty http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cnt&title=Historic+buildings+to+keen+tax... 6/4/200R County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 1 of 2 4 PRINTTHI5 PalmileachPost,com County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history By JENNIFER SORENTRUE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, May 31, 2008 A county program that has been doling out tax breaks to owners of historic buildings since 1997 could be eliminated this week because of budget cutbacks. Palm Beach County commissioners will decide Tuesday whether to continue tax exemptions for property owners who make significant improvements to their historically designated buildings. Six homeowners are seeking the exemption at the Post your meeting. If they are approved, the county would lose cte comments about$8,700 in property tax revenue next year. on this story below Commissioners were set to quietly vote on the exemption requests in May as part of a list of dozens of items More local news included on their meeting agenda that are decided in one fell swoop and without debate. Latest breaking news,photos and all of today's Post stories. Share This Story But county officials decided to remove the requests from the agenda at the last second, saying they needed to be more thoroughly reviewed because of the budget cuts the county will face this year. The commission is now slated to discuss the requests publicly during Tuesday's meeting under the regular section of the agenda,which receives more scrutiny. "Given the budget crisis and the situation, we thought it was important to at least highlight it," said Barbara Alterman, the county's planning, zoning and building director. The county is expected to collect about$35 million less in property taxes than it would have next year as a result of voter-mandated tax cuts. In all, the county has granted 180 historic tax exemptions since 1997. All of the buildings are in cities and towns, not the unincorporated area of the county. A 1995 Florida constitutional amendment and a 1995 state law allow counties and municipalities to exempt the value http://palmbeachnost.nrintthis.clickabilitv.com/nt/cot?action=cnt&title=County+tax-break+nrn gran,+fnr+... 6/4/7.nns County tax-break program for historic buildings may be history Page 2 of 2 4 of the restoration of landmark buildings from property tax for 10 years. The idea is to encourage more historic buildings to be preserved instead of demolished,because owners can apply for the tax break. Four of the exemptions that will be considered by the commission are for properties in West Palm Beach, including the historic Flamingo Park neighborhood. Vote for this story! Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/05/31/sib_historic_0601.html?cxntlid=inform_artr Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cnt&title=County+tax-break+program+for+... 6/4/211 )R Why build?Move an older house instead -Buy a House: MLS Listings &Home Buying ... Page 1 of 4 d advertisement Why build? Love an older house instead From our Sponsors L, Moving and fixing up a reclaimed home sounds like a real bargain. But it's not a simple job. Here's how two friends did it and came " out ahead. By Marilyn Lewis, MSN Real Estate , Last year two old pals, Rita Lucey and B. Michael Cook, got a wonderful offered them an Avalon, N.J., beach cottage that was in the path of thei construction. 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The best locations are mostly flat and reached by wide roads free obstructions such as power lines, trees, bridges and traffic signals, some of which can be moved a cost. • Discipline: Home rehabbers are vulnerable to seduction by magazine-style kitchens, baths and o1 improvements, driving up the final price of the reclamation. Lucey and Cook's hard-driving discipli under budget; they doggedly researched every expenditure. But price wasn't their only considerat example, wasn't the cheapest contractor, but he was deeply expert and trustworthy -- factors "wo Lucey says. • Sweat equity: Bargain-hunters pare their cost of getting the house in shape on its new site by to http://realestate.msn.com/Buying/Article2.aspx?cp-documentid=6077219 3/5/2008 Why build?Move an older house instead -Buy a House: MLS Listings &Home Buying ... Page 3 of 4 A they can do themselves. Lucey and Cook spent many hours, alone and with friends, cleaning, spa( and painting. 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But island planning commissions are trying to encourage histor Faye enjoys helping lower-income customers by moving discarded sugar plantation cottages onto cheap$5( the Kilauea volcano. "I believe we can hit $100 a square foot on a turnkey basis," he says of these projects. That's a good price i Homeowners who achieve it usually do so by doing some cleaning and refurbishing work themselves. Faye's grandfather, Hans Peter Faye, was a sugar pioneer on Kauai. Like many structural movers, Mike lean childhood, watching his dad, who managed the plantation, move buildings around. "These are mostly mom- operations," says N. Eugene Brymer, staff executive for the 385-member International Association of Struct "Many of the professionals have grown up in the business. There are no schools you can go to." When Faye was 10, his dad gave him a small shack, saying, "That's yours. You can drag it around." He's b& plantation homes ever since. Between 1983 and 1992, he and other family members moved dozens of old cane workers' cottages to a Sc' old plantation and refurbished and decorated them. The charming Waimea Plantation Cottages became a so named Sunset magazine's No. 1 romantic cottage destination in 2007. A new job: landlord With their moving project finished, Lucey and Cook are transitioning into yet another new job: landlord. "W and retire off of this," Lucey says, "but hopefully it will be a better investment than the stock market." Lucey and Cook plan to charge $1,000 to $1,100 a month in rent and estimate about 40% of that will be pr. upkeep and insurance. Her advice for others who want to move and rehab a bargain home: "If you are going to do this, unless you someone to do all the work, it is tiring and time-consuming. But it felt good." http://realestate.msn.com/Buying/Article2.aspx?cp-documentid=6077219 3/5/2008 Group trying to rescue Boynton Beach's older buildings -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com Page 1 of 2 I wok sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flphistoricpnfeb24,0,4024600.story South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com Group trying to rescue Boynton Beach's older buildings Trying to rescue the city's older buildings before they're history By Erika Pesantes South Florida Sun-Sentinel February 24, 2008 Boynton Beach The city's history is disappearing, and a preservation ordinance in place for over a decade has never been used to protect it. A 1996 study listed 128 buildings in the city as possible historic sites. Since then, a quarter of them have been demolished or modified beyond recognition. And more may be in danger. Even though the preservation ordinance was adopted a year after the study, 28 buildings have been torn down and four changed so much that they were no longer true to their original architecture. Most were listed in the survey simply because they were 50 years old or older. But five sites the survey said could have been eligible for a local historic designation because they had special significance have also been knocked down. The city's ordinance states that "it is the intent of the city to encourage preservation of historically significant buildings." But it does not define what historic means, nor does it establish a preservation board or a local register of historic places. And, said Planning and Zoning Director Mike Rumpf, it has never been applied to protect any building. "There's nothing in the city that determines there's anything of historic value," said Voncile Smith, president of the nonprofit Boynton Beach Historical Society. The historical society has tried to draft an improved ordinance over the past year, but has yet to produce one. Since the 1996 study, one of the city's oldest homes—which the survey considered eligible for designation in the National Register of Historic Places—has been knocked down by its private owners. Last year, developers also tore down the 1926 Seaboard Airline Railway station to make way for an industrial project. A group calling itself Boynton Old School Space has been fighting since last year to keep the city from tearing down Boynton Beach's original 1927 high school. Boynton Beach Mayor Jerry Taylor was mayor in 1997 when the ordinance was passed,but he doesn't think preservation is "on the front burner right now." http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flphistoricpnfeb24,0,612232,print.st... 3/5/2008 Group trying to rescue Boynton Beach's older buildings -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com Page 2 of 2 "We've got a lot of other issues in line ahead of that," Taylor said. Those include affordable housing,job creation and the economy, he said. "To do it just for the sake of doing it, what does it say?" Taylor said. "Give me the nuts and bolts ... give me the reason for doing it." Harvey Oyer Jr., a former city commissioner and mayor,has a reason. He owns several commercial buildings on Ocean Avenue the only remnants of the city's original downtown—where he runs the insurance agency he established in the 1950s. "People moving in here need to identify with their community and feel they're a part of it," he said. "We can't keep them all, but we can try to preserve a few of these." All the buildings that were part of the 1996 survey became part of the Florida Site File, a record of all structures in the state that are at least 50 years old. But that doesn't mean they're worth preserving, said Ralph Johnson, director of Florida Atlantic University's Center for Conservation of Architectural and Cultural Heritage. "Just because a building is 50 years old, it doesn't mean it's historically significant," Johnson said. "Preservation is debatable. Well, who is it significant to and who is it not significant to?" Johnson points to Delray Beach's restoration of Old School Square as an example of successful historic preservation. Saving the school was part of the redevelopment plan along the Atlantic Avenue strip. "Delray Beach has developed a rich sense of place and that's what historic preservation does," he said. Other local governments with ordinances aimed at protecting historic sites include Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Lantana, Lake Park, Jupiter, Lake Worth and Palm Beach County, said Bonnie Dearborn, community assistance consultant for the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The Historical Society of Palm Beach County plans to launch an initiative this spring that could help guide cities like Boynton Beach in providing protection for its past, said Harvey Oyer III, chairman of the society and Harvey Oyer Jr.'s son. The Boynton Beach native calls the city "myopic" for its lack of sufficient public policy. He says cities benefit from preservation and uses Miami Beach as proof. Developers there wanted to tear down historic Art Deco buildings to make way for new ones, only to realize that they attracted more tourist dollars by saving the existing buildings. "They realized they were doing better as one of the most famous districts in America. That has really been the pattern everywhere," Oyer III said. "Who's the beneficiary? It's the city. "If Boynton could figure that out like Delray did, they would find every dollar put in will pay for itself many times over," he said. Erika Pesantes can be reached at epesantes@sun-sentinel.com or 561-243-6602. Copyright © 2008, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flphistoricpnfeb24,0,612232,print.st... 3/5/2008 Historic area resident sues Delray over OK Page 2 of 2 of the lawsuit. Living Color Property Development Group owns the property at 706 S.E. Second St. The group originally proposed an estimated 11,000-square-foot house, which included a three-car garage and terraces, but residents complained to commissioners, so the development group decreased the size. Tom O'Reilly, of Living Color, has said that the property is hidden and can only be seen from the Intracoastal. Commissioner Gary Eliopoulos, a local architect, supports the plans because he said the house is designed so that the square footage shouldn't be an issue. "I've tried to explain to them that in reality, you don't see square footage," he said of the residents opposing the plans. "They don't understand. If a house is designed with proper height and proper proportions, it reduces the massing size. It's not impacting the way people think it's going to be." Building in the city's five historic districts has been a hot button issue in the city the past two years as residents struggle to keep the districts' charm while developers begin to demolish homes so they can build larger ones. The city has been working for more than a year to create tighter guidelines for the historic districts,but commissioners already have denied them once because they said there were too many unanswered questions. The revised guidelines are once again making their way through the advisory boards and are expected to come before commissioners in September. Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/south/epaper/2007/08/17/s1 b_historic_0817.html Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Historic+area+resi... 8/17/2007 Delray tightens historic district regulations Page 1 of 2 Gal PRINTTHIS PalmBeachPost.com Delray tightens historic district regulations By SAM BHAGWAT Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Thursday, August 16, 2007 DELRAY BEACH—Around eight new pages of regulations on new development in the city's historic district were approved Wednesday night by the historic preservation board after a heated debate among board members and residents. Board members said the changes were intended to clarify existing guidelines, but some residents argued that the new regulations did much more. More local news "It's not clarification; it's changing the rules Latest breaking news. photos and all of today's Post stories. completely," resident Shannon Dawson Share This Story said. The new regulations created tighter restrictions on architectural styles and restricted the number of stories allowed to be close to existing residences. Dawson and fellow resident Matt Grabham argued that such changes discourage development, thus prompting decay. Others thought such complaints missed the point. "This is a small part of town supposedly reserved for people who appreciate this sort of thing," said board member JoAnn Peart, who voted for the changes. "That's the whole point of having the board." The amendment has been going through revisions since an original version was proposed last summer. The vote was 4-2 in favor,with John Miller and Linda Lakes voting against. Kim French was absent. Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/south/epaper/2007/08/16/s5b_DBHISTORIC_0816.html Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Delray+tightens+h... 8/16/2007 011r 1 11.; -Sp a7(;,e.e_ 21,,L,7 2(., RECFIVED MAY 0 3 2006 PLANNING & ZONING vlilamoolosp.. _ _ ,, iwM o TFi€r�OVEAN CONSERVANCY ti EST PALM- BEACH II �AuVOCAres FOP.Wii_o. 1-it:AI.t I,OCEANS rAlieda N Riley FL 334 5 T a 65 Palm Sq 05. Mtn V 2O PM ,, ",„,.; ' Delray Beach,FL 33483 , /'; /4--K 4-,a-Ac, 4.7— r / i /(j 01-, . / - , /‘(-2 \1( / " 67 4,6,2,-,,, 7 FL 3 3 1 c(- :344.1.4,-- S12 i„11,,,11„1„1,1„I,l,Ii,Il,lM il„I,11L„11„i,,,III Ranch Houses Are Not All the Same David Bricker Architectural Historian California Department of Transportation San Bernardino,California Introduction With nearly constant rumbling and clattering sounds of construction,much of American suburbia was transformed during the bustling postwar period.Vast acres of land were subdivided for a multitude of new housing tracts.Their varied patterns of streets,yards,and detached single-family houses rapidly changed the appearance of the semi-rural and rural landscape beyond most downtown areas.Residential building for much of the period between 1945 and 1970 was characterized by a competitive sales market for such "tract"houses,since the demand for affordable housing remained relatively steady and public and private financing was offered at reasonable rates.1 By far the most predominant design,especially in California, was the one-story ranch house and the informal way of living that it sought to project. Tracing its architectural heritage from adobes and wood-frame-and-sheathed ranch buildings built during the more rugged nineteenth century,the postwar California ranch house quickly attained national appeal, just as the bungalow had previously.An observation made in the late 1950s by the cultural historian Russell Lynes suggests why the ranch house appeared so popular:"Nobody could mind it.It was not experimental enough to be considered`ugly'by even the most conservative,and it was not tricked-up enough to be considered`ugly'by the experimental.It was merely`nice.'It was`unobjectionable.'It was `homey,'and it was said to be`practical."'2 The rather benign character of a ranch house also led to other comments at the time,many of a more critical nature.For example,the architectural historian and preservationist James Marston Fitch apparently felt uncomfortable with its sweeping popularity when he wrote:"...there was at first,a tendency to dismiss it as too exotic: `It's all right for California but it wouldn't work here.'Now we are at the other extreme-- building`California-type ranch houses'in every state of the Union regardless of their fitness to the site and the climate.3 Even the name itself has been broadly identified over the years.Ranch-style,ranch bungalow,ranchette, rambler,California colonial,and less than flattering names like ranch burger are just a sampling.Whether embraced or ridiculed,the immense number of ranch houses built in California and elsewhere clearly conveys a widespread popularity after the Second World War.While the expected context for a ranch house was its snug appearance on a landscaped parcel in the suburbs,the ranch house was portrayed in other ways,too,such as a child's playhouse or doll house,as the setting for advertisements or for the entertainment industry,or as a popular icon in the museum and collector's world of 1960s painting. Today the ranch house is less popular than it was in the postwar years.In fact,reactions of increased disdain have become somewhat predictable.A couple of general factors help explain why such views have been expressed:first,it is essentially out-of-fashion except for a small contingent of admirers;and second, some studies tend to perceive the ranch house as being representative of a socially less enlightened period in our history.4 Yet throughout the twentieth century,the ranch house has been like a chameleon,adaptable to almost any condition of design,materials,and method of construction,while still maintaining its low horizontal scale and recognizable image. General Characteristics and Overview In defining the characteristics of a ranch house,it is not surprising that Sunset Magazine took the lead since it has been the long-established voice of western living.Following much coverage of the modern ranch house and its predecessors in the magazine prior to the Second World War,Sunset Magazine subsequently published its first of two books on the topic in 1946,titled Western Ranch Houses.5 It was assembled as an architectural pattern book,with an emphasis on illustrations,photographs,and a selective amount of text. The examples were primarily designed before the war by prominent California architects like Cliff May of Los Angeles and the San Francisco architect William W.Wurster(Wurster,Bernardi,and Emmons).6 May, who was the collaborative author with the magazine's editorial staff,continued throughout his life to be the figure most closely associated with the ranch house,in part because of his close association with Sunset Magazine.?The book was among many publications at the time that promoted the ranch house as suitable for postwar housing. Western Ranch Houses stressed three basic concepts about the ranch house rather than discussing its style: livability,flexibility,and an unpretentious character. Coupled with the importance of using climate as an element of design,these concepts were applied to conditions of the site and orientation of the house. Outdoor living areas extending beyond the house on the same levwere also emphasized,so that interior spade merged with the exterior,separated nie�rely iy large areas o lass and sliding glass doors.Other typical characteristics included a linear arrangement of rooms,elevations composed asymmetrically,and a telescopic effect of low wings spreading out from the rectangular core of the plan.And additions and alterations to a ranch house were foreseeable since they were part of its architectural tradition. By the 1950s,the ranch house had become the predominant choice for detached,single-family residences;a position it held well into the 1960s.Seemingly its range of imagery,informal plans,and inclusion of the latest household equipment satisfied contemporary preferences and requirements.Such owner satisfaction was especially true of the work of Cliff May.His design for the Robert Power residence(1962-1963)in the coastal city of Camarillo,north of Los Angeles,illustrates how traditional and modern architectural elements were skillfully combined to create a design that recalls the past instead of simply replicating it.By using post-and-beam construction and an open floor plan,generous amounts of light and space are captured under a low-pitched gable roof.8 Works by other practitioners like Wurster,Bernardi,and Emmons often achieved similar results.The flfm's Williams residence(1956)was designed as a light-filled,airy ranch house set in the rural hills of Portola Valley,near San Francisco.9 Similar in design to these California examples,the Albert Goldmon residence(1957;Goldmon and Rolfe,architects)in Houston,Texas,also illustrates the visual effect of setting a ranch house comfortably low on its site. Even though the widespread popularity of single-family ranch houses peaked by the late 1960s,examples are still built in California today,primarily at new subdivisions where the style is offered among a selection of period revival houses.In addition,the growing demand for condominiums and retirement housing since the 1970s has led to the construction of multifamily complexes of ranch houses,adding to their ever- increasing number. Historical Development The essential ingredient of a traditional nineteenth century adobe(often called a ranch house)was its informality of design and functional relationship to the outdoors.A single-story adobe was typically constructed with one or more long porches(corredors),which provided covered external circulation between the rooms in lieu of hallways.It also served as a transitional layer of living space between the exterior and interior of the building,and it was oriented toward a private courtyard.Since the late nineteenth century,subsequent interpretations of this architectural element have repeatedly influenced a romantic image of California architecture and its relationship to the environment. Writers and architects among others began to recognize the cultural value of California adobes in the late nineteenth century,simultaneous to their fascination with the buildings of the Franciscan missions. Similar to activity elsewhere in the country,architects in California visited and sketched the region's architectural past as a means of finding inspiration for new design.10 This interest continued to develop in the twentieth century;initially apparent in the work of many Arts and Crafts practitioners who recognized the utility and simplicity of traditional ranch houses and the informal character of design that they provided.Architects like the Pasadena-based Charles and Henry Greene designed some of their wood-frame Craftsman bungalows as low single-story houses oriented around two or three sides of a commodious landscaped courtyard.11 The residence they designed for Arturo Bandini(1903;no longer extant)in Pasadena was conceived specifically to recall qualities of a California adobe.Other architects and builders designed comparable low-cost versions of ranch houses,which were meant for mass distribution through building companies,plan services,and pattern books.12 The ranch house continued to broaden in form and characteristics during the 1920s and 1930s,when period revival architecture in California embraced Mediterranean and Hispanic architectural traditions,and the tradition of its American colonial past.Adding to this mix of imagery,the influence of modem architecture on the design of ranch houses became more apparent by the late 1930s and continued thereafter. Throughout these decades,such changes were motivated by the sense that ranch houses should be up-to- date in terms of design and function;meanwhile,apparent connections to the past gradually decreased During the Depression,home ownership programs sponsored by the federal government and various organizations frequently promoted the ranch house as an appropriate design for low-cost housing in California and the West.For one of its projects in the area of Los Angeles,the U.S.Farm Security Administration(FSA)constructed,in 1935,a group of ranch houses on a tract of subsistence homesteads, which was laid out to respect the existing character of a former walnut grove.The architect Joseph Weston designed four different houses based on the number of bedrooms,each type having multiple plans and elevations to ensure variation for the entire development.13 In comparison to this effort by the FSA,some contemporaneous,privately developed subdivisions in Los Angeles consisted of larger ranch houses built on small estate-like parcels that were promoted to middle- class buyers.Rolling Hills(1934 and later;A.E.Hanson,developer/landscape architect)on the Palos Verdes peninsula and Riviera Ranch(1939 and later;Cliff May,architect/builder)in West Los Angeles were among the more prominent examples that were constructed.14 The promotion of each subdivision emphasized the connection to its respective historical land grant made in the nineteenth century,along with the pleasures of the semi-rural landscape and outdoor recreational activities like horseback riding. The proximity of their locations to office and commercial developments was pointed out as well.Stables paddocks,motor courts,and multicar garages were all carefully designed as integral components of the typically sprawling,suburban residences. --- When the federal government imposed limitations on building materials during the Second World War, new housing construction throughout the country was restricted to projects for defense workers.In California where employment opportunities in the aircraft and shipbuilding industries attracted masses of people,defense housing tracts were often constructed with ranch houses,albeit minimal in character.Noted examples like San Lorenzo Village(1944 and later;David D.Bohannon,developer/builder),located south of Oakland,took the basic features of a ranch house and achieved variation through the different orientation of plans,treatment of elevations,and selection of materials.Construction of the project was well organized, taking advantage of precut lumber and staging areas at the site to ensure timely completion and cost efficiency.15 While the standardization that resulted from such examples was a necessity at the time,this approach to design and construction remained viable and practical for tract developments after the war as well.However,this approach also contributed to criticism of ranch houses,both at the time and subsequently. The wartime limits on construction caused many American architects,designers,and builders to focus their attention instead on predictions about the design of houses for the postwar period.Discussions about appearance,materials,construction techniques,and furnishings were frequently included in the programs and publications of the American Institute of Architects and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),founded in 1942 in Washington,D.C.In addition,books such as Elizabeth B.Mock's If You Want to Build a House(New York, 1946),published by the Museum of Modem Art,and the complete guide for Tomorrow's House(New York, 1945)by George Nelson and Henry Wright were among numerous publications that were available at a modest cost.And broad coverage of the topic in professional and popular periodicals was also nearly continuous. In terms of the popular press,home shelter magazines continued their devoted sponsorship of affordable residential design during the 1940s and subsequent decades.Good Housekeeping,House Beautiful,and Better Homes&Gardens were among the main publications that solicited work from leading architects and builders across the country.Ranch houses designed by Cliff May and others were among scores of designs that were prominently featured in print and usually built for public viewing as model houses,fully furnished and landscaped.Ideally,such examples conveyed the benefits of a collaborative effort,in which architects,builders,landscape architects,and interior designers pooled their talents to achieve quality products for sale. Activity in the field of low-cost house design intensified even further during the early 1950s.Amid this activity,Cliff May collaborated with the Los Angeles architect Chris Choate in designing a low-cost ranch house that was marketed by the organization Cliff May Homes,initially in California and then nationwide by the mid- 1950s.The"Magic Money House"(1952-1953),was based on a five foot,four inch modular plan,and used post-and-beam elements with precut wooden wall panels for the structural components.16 The standard 831 square foot,two bedroom design was priced at approximately$8,000;larger plans were adapted from this basic scheme.All of the designs were available for construction on individual lots or in multiples at tract developments.The design,materials,and method of construction of the Magic Money House were adroitly handled to create an up-to-date modern ranch house;yet the simplicity of its rectangular form and low-pitched gable roof still conveyed a traditional image.The Magic Money House joined May's commissioned work in having a substantial impact on the postwar popularity of the ranch house.After the war as before the war,May's work appealed to a wide audience that varied both economically and geographically. Numerous other architects,builders,and prefabrication companies took advantage of the nationwide demand for ranch houses after the Second World War.17 Scholz Homes,Incorporated(Donald Scholz, builder)in Toledo,Ohio,and the National Homes Corporation,a successful prefabrication firm in Lafayette,Indiana,were among many that were actively designing and building ranch houses in the Midwest and other areas of the country.18 Most examples were essentially composed and sited as one might find along a typical postwar suburban street in California.On the East Coast,the prominent firm of Levitt and Sons even switched from its popular Cape Cod models to ranch houses for the Goldenridge tract (1951)in Levittown,Pennsylvania.19 Generally,these and other ranch houses revealed how various interpretations over the years had broadened its image in terms of design.This breadth of imagery also integrated details from regional as well as medieval variations of the Colonial Revival,the Prairie School and the work of Frank Lloyd Wright,Asia and the Pacific Islands,and elements from other architectural periods and traditions.Yet,the essential features of a ranch house,especially its low rectangular form and sense of informality,remained dominant. The popularity of the ranch house extended beyond residential architecture as well,long before the postwar period.Since the ranch house was typically low in scale and had a linear plan,it was easily adapted for almost every building type.Schools,public buildings,club buildings,small office buildings,and health care facilities were among the many nonresidential types that were designed to resemble single-family ranch houses.Designs for motels,restaurants,supermarkets,shopping centers,and other automobile- related buildings achieved similar results as well.And by the 1960s,many of the major gasoline companies embraced the compatible suburban image of a ranch house for their neighborhood service stations.A Union Oil Company service station(circa 1965)in Thousand Oaks expresses how it and other service stations in California tried to convey an appropriate fit with their setting. Conclusion Following the initial popularity of the ranch house during the first half of the twentieth century,its prevalence after World War II secured its status as a major element of American culture.It seems somewhat puzzling,however,that the current retrospective interest in design,music,and fashion of the 1950s and 1960s has approached the ranch house primarily with apprehension,if at all.Perhaps for now it's just too ordinary and common.Recently though,a hint of its significance was suggested when a brief history of the ranch house appeared in the twenty-fifth anniversary issue of the Old House Journal.20 And just last year,Sunset Magazine once again acknowledged its long association with the ranch house.The magazine's annual Idea House for 1999(Frank Stolz of South Coast Architects;and The O'Brien Group, developer/builder)was promoted as the"ranch house of the new millennium."21 Built near San Jose,south of the magazine's offices in Menlo Park,the design illustrates that the concept of a ranch house still continues to be explored and broadly interpreted. This article was originally published in Preserving the Recent Past 2, edited by Deborah Slaton and William G.Foulks, Washington,DC:Historic Preservation Education Foundation,National Park Service, and Association for Preservation Technology International, 2000. Notes 1 For a selection of the vast literature on postwar housing,see:Barry Checkoway,"Large Builders,Federal Housing Programs,and Postwar Suburbanization,"International Journal of Urban and Regional Research 4,no.I(March 1980):21-45;Joseph B.Mason,History of Housing in the U.S. 1930-1980(Houston:Gulf Publishing Co., 1982);Ned Eichler,The Merchant Builders(Cambridge:MIT Press, 1982);and Scott Donaldson,The Suburban Myth(New York: Columbia University Press, 1969). 2 Russell Lynes,The Domesticated Americans(New York:Harper and Row, 1957),266-67.See also:T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings,Homes of the Brave(New York:Alfred A.Knopf, 1954),77-81. 3 James Marston Fitch,"The New American Architecture Started 70 Years Ago,"House Beautiful 92,no. 5(May 1950):258. 4 See,for example:Barbara L.Allen,"The Ranch-Style House in America:A Cultural and Environmental Discourse,"Journal of Architectural Education 49,no.3(February 1996): 156-165. 5 See also the later edition:Sunset Magazine,ed.,Western Ranch Houses by Cliff May(San Francisco: Lane Publishing Co., 1958).It was reprinted in 1997 and the earlier edition(1946)was reprinted in 1999, both by another publisher. 6 David Bricker,"Cliff May,"in Toward a Simpler Way of Life:The Arts&Crafts Architects of California,ed.Robert Winter(Berkeley:University of California Press, 1997),283-90;and Daniel Gregory,"William W.Wurster,"245-254. 7 Daniel P.Gregory,"Visions and Subdivisions:Sunset Magazine and the California Ranch House," Architecture California 13,no.I(February 1991):32-35. 8"Residence of Mr.and Mrs.Robert Power,Camarillo,California,"Architectural Digest 2 1,no.2(Fall 1964):20 23. 9 Alan R.Michelson,`Bernardi,Emmons--and Wurster:Focus on the Younger Partners,"in An Everyday Modernism:The Houses of William Wurster,ed.Marc Treib(Berkeley:University of California Press, 1995),222 223. 10 David Gebhard,"Architectural Imagery,The Mission and California,"Harvard Architectural Review I (Spring 1980): 13940;Karen J.Weitze,California's Mission Revival(Los Angeles:Hennessey and Ingalls, 1984),26-28;and Richard Longstreth,On the Edge of the World:Four Architects in San Francisco at the Turn of the Century(New York:Architectural History Foundation,and Cambridge:MIT Press, 1983),279- 286. 11 Randall L.Makinson,Greene and Greene,Architecture as a Fine Art(Salt Lake City:Peregrine Smith, Inc., 1977):70-72,8889;"Wooden Dwellings in California on the Lines of the Old Spanish Adobe," Craftsman 13,no. 5(February 1908): 568-71;and Seymour E.Locke,`Bungalows,What They Really Are. The Frequent Misapplication of the Name,"House and Garden 12,no.2(August 1907):48-50. 12 See,for example:Garden City Company of California,Ideal Homes in Garden Communities,2nd ed. (New York:Robert M.McBride and Co., 1916), 11, 14, 19,26,37-38,43. 13"Subsistence Homesteads Are Planned for Economy and Comfort,"Southwest Builder and Contractor 84,no. 19(19 November 1934):26-28;and"Rurban Homes Project Near El Monte Now Nearing Completion,"Southwest Builder and Contractor 86,no.6(9 August 1935): 12-13. 14 A.E.Hanson,Rolling Hills:The Early Years,February 1930 through December 7,1941 (Rolling Hills: City of Rolling Hills, 1978);"Riviera Ranch Tract Being Opened Today,"Los Angeles Times,20 October 1940,pt.V,p.3;and Cynthia Castle,"The Times Home Hunter,"Los Angeles Times, 17 November 1940, pt.V. 11 "Bohannon Building Team,"Architectural Forum 82,no.6(June 1945): 133-136, 138, 142, 146;"Big Dave Bohannon,Operative Builder by the California Method,Fortune 33,no.4(April 1946): 144-47, 190- 200.See also:Donald Albrecht,ed.,World War II and the American Dream:How Wartime Building Changed a Nation(Cambridge:MIT Press, 1995). 16 David Bricker,"Built For Sale:Cliff May and the Low Cost California Ranch House,"(MA thesis, University of California,Santa Barbara, 1983), 8 1-100.The design was renamed the"Magazine Cover House"in 1954. 17 See,for example:A.Quincy Jones,Jr.and Frederick E.Emmons,Builders'Homes for Better Living (New York:Reinhold Publishing Co., 1957);Royal Barry Wills,Living on the Level:One-Story Houses (Boston:Houghton Mifflin Co., 1955);and John Hancock Callender,Before You Buy a House(New York: Crown Publishers,Inc., 1953). 18"Look at What's Selling in Ohio!,"House and Home 3,no.I(January 1953): 144-15 1;"How Merchandising on Local and National Level Builds Volume,"American Builder 75,no.21 (February 1953): 137-138.See also:John A.Jakle,Robert W.Bastian,and Douglas K.Meyer,Common Houses in America's Small Towns:The Atlantic Seaboard to the Mississippi Valley(Athens,Georgia:University of Georgia Press, 1989), 182-195. 19"$9,990 Levitt Houses Boast 70'Lots,"Architectural Forum 95,no.4(Oct. 1951): 217-219. 20 Patricia Poore,"The Ranch House,"Old House Journal 26,no.5(September/October 1998):75-80.See also:Esther McCoy and Evelyn Hitchcock,"The Ranch House,"in Home Sweet Home:American Domestic Vernacular Architecture,eds.Charles W.Moore,Kathryn Smith,and Peter Becker(New York: Rizzoli International Publications,Inc., 1983),84-89;and Alan Hess,Rancho Deluxe:Rustic Dreams and Real Western Living(San Francisco:Chronicle Books,2000). 21 Daniel Gregory and Ann Bertelsen,"Sunset Magazine's 1999 Idea House,"Sunset 203,no.3 (September 1999): 110-129. ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION FEATURES The figures below have been reproduced to give a graphic awareness of some of the basic construction components widely available when both the Mediterranean Revival houses and the Mackle Cottages were built. All the components illustrated can be obtained commercially today, exactly as shown or in close visual approximation. Except as noted, the following illustrations are taken directly from the First edition (1932) and the Third Edition ( 1941) of Architectural Graphic Standards, by Charles George Ramsey, AIA, and Harold Reeve Sleeper, AIA. (New York: John Wiley & Sons, .--, Inc. ) • - 62 - • � The resurfacing, reconstruction, and associated drainage and utility improvements are a part of the City's CBD Alleyway Improvement Program and are targeted for construction early in 1992 . Property owners may desire to improve their private parking areas concurrent with the alley improvements in order to minimize construction related inconveniences . Installation of shrubs/hedging along the east edge of the alley is not a part of the City's alleyway program. A portion of the hedging may be required of the office building (former FPL building) which has the most frontage. Costs for additional shrubs is estimated at $ 2,358. The additional alleyway improvement identified by property owners in Block 74 is to have security lighting installed on the existing FPL poles along the alley. The property owner's association should pursue this project as soon as possible. Parking Lot The components of this item include an approximately 33 car, surfaced parking lot; two entries; landscaping; a corner feature; an information kiosk with seating area. The costs associated therewith are: * land acquisition $ 35,000 * grading and drainage $ 6,000 * paving (1851 sq.yd @ $ 9 .98) $ 18,474 * irrigation including meter & services $ 4,750 * special paving (750 sq. ft. ) $ 2,712 * lot landscaping $ 9,064 (shrubs- 250 @ $9/ea) (trees - 21 @ $200) (groundcover - 480 @ $4.50) (sod - 3,200 sq.ft. @ $0. 145) * Period lighting (5) $ 6,000 * Information Kiosk (optional) $ 7,000 * Benches (2) $ 1,000 Total for Parking Lot $ 90,000 61 ARCH ITECTVR .L GRAPHIC STANDARD5 for • ✓Lrc ifecfs. encineers, .Decorators. _guilders an .)resrnen CHARLES GEORGE RAMSEY, A.LA. HAROLD REEVE SLE.EPER.AI.A. FOREWORD Twerrrr-rtvE years ago,working drawings and specifications of impor- tant structures were turned out without reference to other than a few documents dealing with materials and the technique of fabrication and assembly. During the intervening period no less than a revolutionary change has taken place. The production of a competent set of drawings, today, necessitates reference to a vast amount of widely scattered information covering an endless list of materials and items of one sorr and another—all of which involves highly specialized methods of production and assembly. Failure to produce drawings in conformity with current practice imposes a serious burden of additional cost without compensating gains. �_ I This ntodcrn stoic of factual matter is too complex and extensive to be memorized. It is scattered through an endless number of books, pamphlets, reports,and documents of all sorts. Important facts arc so deeply buried in the body of technical literature that they only come to light in the course of research. It follov.s that the architect or draughtsman is faced with the necessity of spending ar. ever-increasing amount of time in the gathering of information.The pressure of time often forces the making of assumptions and trusting to luck. This book was designed in recognition of this condition;its very nature and scope constitute a full acknowledgment of the need. It is a serious attempt to confine within a book of reasonable dimensions the essential factual references required by the architect, draughtsman, and builder in the course of the day-'a work. Obviously,such a work must be broad in scope;but it cannot possibly be all-inclusive. Its utility,therefore,must depend upon the experience and ._ good judgment of the authors in the choice of factual material. Graphic presentation is the language of the draughting room. This accounts fur the absence of text. The plates, in many cases, constitute translation into this simple language of facts that arc often obscured by words. • FREDERICK L.ACI:ERMAN NEW YORK CITY .11areA,rg32 (JoInJ.np m �7 ZrG Lonn.eRaoolaon &ElI/I&i:(.d FTCURE 19 ,-. fr) . ...:,::•:- ,STOCK W1NDOWdDOO 31ZE3 - WD 1 • . D-H-WI1yDOW ,SiZE.S D- H-WINDOW FR6 MES D-I-}-WINDOW FRAMES FOR_ FRAME. HOUSES FOR, BRICK 1-FOU5E5 /A.l ...4.- 3�%/�- 9�%/4- I�T=f�D �[f 1� HEAD 9 /i.p • 4.4"x/4 a Li GT-fTS 1Z LIGHTS Head Cosi • I'll! i Head Jon4 dnc,E A u1Nl I //godJamb /04:.451- - 3,41.45'1 a6./c or2 3,4"^.3s„4- (Worked/ui/h 49 MIsay ' tdref fi h/ u/idh Hei?h/ lV^dfh /i 4h! Sash /hic kn ess /-4 - 3-0 3-4 " 3-0_ 2-8 x .3-0 ,o/us 06 irecZ- 3-6 3-z 3-2 V/ 1 s� _ ,A- L4'� 3-/0 3-4* 3-6 JAMS „$'/ —,1 , �, /2- y 4.6 3-/04 3-ro_ 0 �f JAMb ��!\ N4-x3 6- 4-ro 4-o 4-0 1` it . k-of 3-6 4-6* 4-6* Jf deli Pulley.. . Ocr7s Js 1 _b IP u!/ey al 3-10 4-10* 4-ro* / r� 3/4 %Z .34 376 -3 "x 3 4-4 S-2* S-24 3/4.. 4.10 - S-6 3--4* /-e x s.0 s-a .5,0 . B/inds/op WE //2g sf/ip - 3-6 2-6 x 3-0 2-10 x 3-2 -33.4."x�� '4 , ,� /-"---g• IIII J.It 3-ro .!-2 3-G glaPA7dt 4-10 3"d* 4-0 MULLION - / .X.5 '4. 1%i '; 2-0 x 3-0 4-0 4-2 /- 3-2 4.2* 4-4* 3-4• 4-6* 4-/0' Mu//iair_ms ` : MULLION 4 0* s- s--Z. / 51C or5/s� 4-2* 9-6 S-I0 , r / re, �1� 44... 3--10 s-0 4 3-C .Sub-54 • 440. 2-7 x 3-0 .3-G �/� ,�� �C5`-`_* I S-2* 3-Z J-/0 .S/// N P" ���Ga J-4 3-6 4-0 "Ai:4% /1 �`�IIII S-.O .3-p' 4-G4 _ .J- 2-2 x J-/0 4-2 4-10. 4-4 4-6* S•2* O//d Sig s•2 S-2* 4--o j.-1� Ter SILL /'/ ��" ` s-6 s•c• c-z s-q ie.Icale /e 1co% t - 64 - 4 • INTERIOR. DOOR SIZES OUTSIDE DOOR- F9-AME5 FOR- FRAME HOUSES „,,�,• (��'14,�� izE.BATED JAMDS JAMDS .�•hf 5TOP5 PL HTED ON 7 zit Co I] �` � r '=S� a Q 11111 � � Head omb H `\\� ,� �g HEAD 1*-:'..14%''. 11111�o„ x�4. HEAD Immo st� ,/f4. „ a s Jo/ice ponds - 'thick. _ . MOST COMMONLY USED STOCK TfPES ►�J I, 2-o x 6=0 2-0"x 6=0 2:G x c-6 2:c x 6=6• _bye 6si ! ./aab ./idit Cos• �oin G:a 6-6 6.8 6•'8 / -4A /' d/s�'L5�4 /7.K't4 I � 3�fer/ cam: 2: GI a" 6-e 7=0 7-0 � .11� /��\\\\\� 2-i'■ 6=G 7-0. 2-8► G'9 2'6 x 6-B c=a 2�4-x 6.6" 7;0„ 7-V JAMS JAMB .ftop�z/'.6' 2:@ x 6za 6 e 2•/o x 6•Ri 2:c. 6=10 .3-o x 6=6' 3-o x 6=E I 0 ' t Huck-{7 r/'a/hick Pe"thick—-I 7= 1- :0 .INT£�Z[OR. DOOM, J MSS 111111````��__ ,i-x76" JL j38or � 3ILL �� SILL ifi�1 " �t /iX/4 /G - lip (p/an7fed.slops p'ouide poor secu 4,) /yl 34"x,s'a 4...s�* 0/!/'/ �Z e 11 /5k-.se E.X T E.R..1 OR, D o o R. 5 c Z. s l- 11 o. A �Rh /I 2-6, G'G 2=6 x 7-0 aid.x 610• s/o4d lir .�lxss /onred '�. rebof-- 2-e'x 6'.a 2=ro x 6-1o' .3—= 7-o ,S or/1/6" FIGURE 20 FIGURE 20 (ABOVE AND LEFT) . STOCK WINDOW AND DOOR SIZES - WOOD Double hung windows used on both the Mediterranean Revival houses (similar to "Window frames for Brick Houses" ) and the Mackle Cottages ( " . . . for Frame Houses" ) , and interior doors for both types . Wood casement windows and non-stock double hung windows were also used extensively on the Mediterranean Revival houses. - 65 - . , ! . . . WC )D DOUBLE — HUNG W1NDOW3 • Reims{owed Zvi/ding Flashing :jMI r Dui/dii7q pop_ Ir• 2 R s- yo/%m file "e '• "e; F/osfiin9 f/oshin —, , s/uds :; Lisle/ �' ..•o; A '. �I�I .HuttoL A•• ' g� /'d.:46-cZ' � ��� • - ingi.- 49" 4/PTA A/ Trim i•c. `� -S�Ifl1L sNw l�l ��\\� /may\\� �/, Iliilltir ���II- Ef�D r 1hD • MIMI r , I!19 = Ti ]� �`v Polley slik V 1 �/k •ifb oakum —f T. O ,� U .., ,"'-remit 1` / -:,,�+s/`\ • 14:17V . a........ . . B�,,,RN " II • M b 1 II Jf.. .. 11I B �:I ` -, e iiiIt /L '' ,J1DW ,III "•• . P9.01". ' '°1141(111 ITILM Conk/k `��11� �` --. .L� ; 2 1/ieolkng I7 .--.4' 1 /pa --I�..g Ploslel Quii(�ii��o. . I'w �` ,lhinq/.s lit w .�1LL II � ILL j E Tutting '/osier - ...SILL 9z T E WALL L z 1E 1�AL.L L,,. gm M I NI MP7L $F 7 TLzZ HOLLOW 'TILE. WALL. /r'A"-/-o - - 1 - 66 - t t • 1C3EMEMT1 rw1NDow3 - DouLE HUNG Il_ + FIGURE 21 WOOD DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS (FACING PAGE) AND CASEMENT AND DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS . - Vertical and horizontal sections show the construction, installation, and operating parts of wood double hung windows satiable for Mediterranean Revival houses ( "Hollow Tile Wall") and Mackle Cottages ( "Frame Wall - Minimum") . Trim details are highly specific to individual houses. Exterior elevations of stock wood casement and wood double hung windows are shown, with divided lights. Casements in Mediterranean Revival houses may have divided lights or single glass panels, one swinging casement or pairs (as shown) or more, arch tops, and so on. Double hung windows are shown with "six over six" divided lights (i.e. six on top, six on the bottom double hung sash, written 6/6 DHS) . Both styles of houses used 6/6, 6/1, and 1/1 DHS. Trim details vary from house to house. - 67 - f [ GVEHEAD DOO �.S 1177 • e'. e: - • fz'=4'or z'}6 !flush headed bole • 6• ..,, "AA-Standard equipment: '' kr clearance J • • o// Mfrs. (Motor opero/ion also.) I ~ i-off f/andord equipment most Mtn Headroom L-Xio rail 4-to sk' fevera/Aths provide equipment for i--, -- --- ---- • `6'c;(use only when eery necessary. -} . b i ''' z... 'rwn/ins j•1; l I Hor,3onfo/clearance variable from,.. MI I K I door height+ i z, to door height 'o I i +z:6;and more far motor operators. ;� f, .k I I See manufacturers coto/oques. . r � -b.f� i V � 7 v e lock de':qn.(others n a J border)' 11 1 , - r/,a r 4 G/o rh o do akin /ace nci- b a Door/h ckness /,4 pone/s . . 3 91 y Il P J p° (� i h 4 • Ir ii C0.5179 6; 2�_ may, e usede ` it 1 i f , i t I `� , , n O O e Ccntc: ' ik 21z 1 ,si" —•I 1 t I Keep nosing back s4 /a oflow rkr bow swot/ uri os mu Ins ,.. ,y�;/ay£ in door then being closed from outside ,'o I , : ; I ) SECTION ELEVATION LOOKING OUT t • 0•' •0 • -•--e A.• (with wood casing,no hardware shoran) •.:t• _ .Doorstops by most ��% Deer Monufodurer does 6/a/i'max.requirement firr,.1 --��� Afonufocturers,rrkr a ..; �I �% not swop/v 2;6 cos�no. except specio tour head- JC to tofu/agues �� room types require iZ •f-~r 1' .�E.,,. - «�'� MASONRY JAMB, WOOCSI1 G�7 0,{76 heights —�a/so na sections. �'—'L_JL_! n , tide c%oronce�r/os naox ro-max.requirement acepl 'R', `' required,c cep,with low specio/ low headroom • —a�-in 4. h it heap droom a/low more. types require more/ ,�� • STOCK SIZES FAME JAMBS �athersi3es made to order) Continue inside /eq 7f"la it max.requirement of steel casing v except specio//ow head a minimum of/=5- room types require more i *Minimum kr all'Stirs:- means /haf all Mlrs MASONRY JAMB 4. STEEL CASI1{6' make equipment that will tit these dimensions. Either angles or channels may be used Sco% o{ d.etai/s 'a'-i-o Steel not furnished by Door rftonufochirer. STOCK WOOD OVERHEAD DOQIZ•5 kr RESIDENTIAL GARAGES FIGURE 22 OVERHEAD DOORS Stock wood overhead garage doors suitable for both Mediterranean Revival houses and Mackle Cottages . Note that the stock 8 ' 0" width is no longer practical. L — 68 — • 1t I A3BE3TO3 3HINGLE3 . . 411, �cposure O.%972 -` AS*Pe" IIII 1.11 dMIUMffilif ' f • 71o/ctac.x r `•♦���td,' c. . r�i/fU VI, i�o✓'�c a • 1 All• / •\ i'• • I i \ ti. �• ' I 1 " 1 t I ♦ / .♦ ,. \ `j<3es a;u6 r//g/7 xi."'in, t i \ Ill These sh/�y/es t I 1 \_, ♦ mode i'n many I• 1 t I ..--. 1-.- 1 t ♦ - )7al 'fismi A .Sh Odfs. -J T^ r,—1 T�Z—1_.r_ F-. / \ , I I / ♦♦ / nT r�hhil.,6. ...../ ..., _ ,,,, ..... ,,.. _.„, 4 _I� I I - , /oo ure op-✓ox/mo /y An inexpensive me/hod bu/no!asgood as;imericon" This method 9i' r eV/cc//,Ee dmc✓ican'hut na/as MP. F•R..ENICH or I-fE.X,NGONAL METHOD DUTCH - LAP METHOD A ,SBE. 3TOS SHINGLES ( R-IG ID ) ASPHALT 3HINGL I '...JEII gyp: • 4* Exposurt ',i TZ •y x. E.K/oosuia I�9 l 3 pi.R/E modem 3= of -J.rhi his {•—ate} � '�9 GIANT STANDARD GIANT STANDARD HEX,4GONAL INDIVIDUAL SHINGLES 3 T. I P SHIN C L S. Jr... CO/a/a9urs and 5 /s' for o- oc/ diinen.s/o 7n5. ose ..fl n9/.� ore Undeisurifvs Cfoss"C." 71ey are node ` of fa/1 /mpre9nof'd /uifospho// and coofed ounC4/o/9menfs, in nvro/ (s/o/e criu.shod). FIGURE 23 ASBESTOS SHINGLES AND ASPHALT SHINGLES • Asbestos shingles laid in the hexagonal pattern remain on two Mackle Cottages . Asbestos shingles were smooth, rigid, and thicker than the standard fiberglass shingles in common current use. Asbestos roofs are very long lived, and the asbestos fibers are trapped in place if the shingles remain undisturbed. Removal and disposal of asbestos has become a complex and expensive procedure. Asphalt shingles widely used at the time the Mackie Cottages were built are shown. While not original to these buildings, asphalt composition and fiberglass composition shingles have been used to reroof nine of the eleven cottages. - 69 - CLAY TILE -1 ) OFI N • _ -___-.----_---- - ___-,--,--=__, --__,__-_,----_ _-,-- -_----_,•-_---.,-------_,,, ... -. --,,-----_,-----,--- I Picts/of La,* . .r....• .:',i...'-....•''..• :,..i..: ::0. '• A ...* C: .::-D-•.. .ii.". v...."cr:'•.:.4 Arrgc-of.sir0 '''' RIDGE:, _100J..11 1 .Zo'o.c. • I HIP-ROLL 5E_CTION 71-1RO CONCRETE R_COF --• - L Appliechol7 of a..opd.sh-ip,:r la cortc.,:ele roof basa. . _ Zxac.1..r,e7ock7f of horges•7/41 slrom deler,77mcd by.rhode oraez le111011 - - - . •• ,.liot 4104- 0‘_014/11410404- •01404040w-4,10140404"- -_ - : 71Yo.slic,-/alh • •:-•---... --, ---\ __,'" -\___/ -,_ ' -`_ - _ ,- _ - .‘ % ralf• • -- ., %-7-;''''•••••.. , Horyo.i/a/i/ro A : I-844-44-4-854:4 E.L E.VJANT 0 N • ' .6.e-3. :.' ..',-s .::..-(,47 Flashinf )::--#.•,,,%'-..-.:*;b: 14 ti'..•r • - • :..:-.11'-:.•• -•-. FG/IL / i ••..."›S•2..>-, Lenq'h Auerares 4(4' j 1/erbi-el sin? a . •.....„::-..1-: ,-,.,;,---'--c::,:..../ A V Ace/17 4, 9-M. 1 . .- -"•-.- „e6 Aven kilf/4 eNoctsure A ' • * •. .:.-4,•'. .g• Ardithliviv4.••• io.:00 -• .4.. .. v. 4_cepreer new/ SECTION THR-d VALLEY 0.11 CONCRETE RCIDF. • spvimitio110,,, . ilk T I LE sf '. E/a's/'c Cemenl ft - 1)o111orP" -4. 4,0 76/ iri;hire _ ..-„-„. ;,id. sill, .‘I''‘.,•‘ t, dipt",:„.eX•ft..._.•.W.-4 : *It<(..',. .::..to,..... ..• •-e-.----.-- ..- --Z...-* -174,9- Peck J' Ii7fer -4;4' fr Ai •-• ' 0-•-. . /-11-P ..5E.CTIO NJ jhea/holq jbeevinf Hip Roll. DeCK .5E CTION IDE.C.K. SECT!rl i ,../howin7 7Z/ego. -Mowing ced-of ridgy j1 `. . alc.r.rcuppers dram -1- . . . ...L..- /7-, • _. .....-..t 4 ,,,,ir, -1:oci;d Eave C/osure . Ali -. • 4- ,•„, , iirc;11/;7.7 sin;;6t•end.6.5v7d. z.i.f. = '''` .....,..... '44*/ ,. .. /re4/ 4 i yril IV e.k digillth fil ,.....„, %,,........... l 1 i' % • .,:l i ...l., N.,./.......:11k>s.. nb;7/;71(a)p/ch ami.r//7- il*! 411 ?tit „......._-,s. o1-s.41," -'' j .,. , ----,,,...c-c- . .,, , -.. - fr '=!,.„,; *, I , I( --_- - s,...„:,,......r. • /EL\\ W \,:' , , , -,- • t......... ...----. ...--..-7..„-: -14: . ..........:- .••, fore dosam •-•••••.--:'•4•-:‘7,,,,, - - 6'...--,, k; DECK SECTION SHOWING . SECTION SHOWING END _BAND -7 SECTION OF FLAISHING WIDER DECK MOULD RAISED FLANGE OYER- CONCEJAtL.ED GUTTER- leFLAT SHINGLE.TILE. A, • ir / a7p 0.7.s.,7,• .- cap riosh. . AV 7/ A i AZ'nollinsr sirio 814" AO., .111,q_ .."7WA:fig=" ;,'.4.t•L`- *** 1/1. ,...__ _.'"','•,2:.2..1 1'/ ,,k,• ..........-- ',le ..e: '''.%ir"%- _.et..:0-"i*---;•z • .?-- •-,3" . SRAECKTEIO,N111,410:ELNEFTD zge,INDGAHL.f.. SuNEDCE1.10,5N.TDOEFOFFLASTaHltlisits:/.Air...to:SECTION OF fls5HING DECK SECTION OF Fa t.5 p A N illi, ,T.IOLVE:5TO: OF TILES. oVER-TOP OF TILr.S. . Pecornmena'atior2s of me h4,./achrwc.i--Ce/aorow Co. • • • - .. , . 'FIGURE 24 it . . , • FIGURE 24• - CLAY TILE ROOFING (LEFT) Assorted details for Spanish Tiles recommended by Ludowici-Celadon Co. , still a major manufacturer of premium roofing tile. Tiles were available in several shades of natural terra cotta, and with colorful glazes. These construction details are important to the overall appearance of the • Mediterranean Revival roof, though the more common straight barrel mission tile (see below) was used on the Banker's Row houses. • CAY ' • TfLF - OOFING .exe undar Ridge 1 - //4 s mired Jo ridge and ceinen/ed, r_,... _ ��� 4/0,,,c Cemsnv .Kastc k," ��--��/� :i Maxanun ex�sures Minimum lop 9" ^�� a te\ %r` 4k 2=6"under hip / % �/ � z�� MiT UM .r PnCh /x4'." V�-�� _;�` Cos p, fries P b pan file s c ed of Hi slhhrlar �� rQ9u/or y ' _`�trr �= Imo _ omen or ove esure , '?9 5E.CTrON ELEVtSTIOI'J OF HIP Jpecio/Eove Closure AIL r. ' . Fe%`' Noi/i: strip e%eE Sheofbiny �� ciu er C. • .1 tengihs vane +(1 s t4 '� 0� tCoYu T/e Hip Jforfec 1irf/a hlTh j,' i,. J/rn-hf Ltorreled-,Qpnabm eo56m side shoo di cksure- iA`; ., Nock ` Cover � E Eove dowry �i ^ CONCEALED GUTTED.,•: fohe Closure Fiffiiiy Cop/*shin!, r t-479e Exposure//ii, Flashing .. ri�. /fin` A��: -le 600al _Y ire* 1per.l9/zsys di& AL... r .c (fate q'ibal{--q bd I ./act �� Hip .lfarter- Hip .t><orr �L ` r. 1b,g.'L R--AcKE 3TTLANIGHT P R L IYII55ION TILE. 5Lr Pr COVER. GABLE AtSE .fifes berry according lo /1/017ufociirrer; see Colo/o9ues for exocl sijes.— A/so mariu/acfured'wilh lapel-eel covers and slrorgh/ pops; ono' tapered covers cai/h r<opered pans. CLAY ROOFING TILE. 5 FIGURE 25 - CLAY TILE ROOFING (ABOVE) - Straight barrel Mission tile with a few installation details, appropriate for Mediterranean Revival houses. Trim details should be derived directly from existing houses. - - 71 - - 1117) • FIGURE 26 - (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEADERS AND GUTTERS The Mackle Cottages used no gutters and leaders. Combined with their minimum eave overhang, this fact contributed to the early decay of wood siding and windows. White painted aluminum gutters and leaders should be encouraged (but not required) , to extend the life of the wood components. The Mediterranean Revival houses used a full range of metal gutters, leaders leader heads, leader straps both plain and ornamental, probably all copper. Maintenance of the existing gutter systems is important to preserving the entire building. Repairs should be made using the original material, since dissimilar metals in contact cause �? corrosion. - 72 - • • ` [ ADE3 and G U T TE 3 , // 3' 12 iiim .„...:::./- z J/3i11 .fnq/e b.ad /opJo/ir/-\ 6 tr:. � S 4 � Qt J _ J / fares /rou h 7 Leader/scud �� 9 7 of ggolfer a Leader or ,! Jioy/e beod.r/pJo.nf 2 Guf/er hanger Cbnduc%r S 3 dos Eel s/ra/ne. 9 Leader s/rop dI/p Pain errugoii-d 4 Gu/ier ou/lei. /0 Jhoe. IA# D* S Elbow /I Nails. �% HUH .1 ' f/andord sijes•2;3:4"-T 114-di .: 6 Jcreen /L Alifre. l` /0 13 Cap ` 1Double bead lop Join/ �,_,� PAR.TS OF A GUTTER. JYandord Jijes 3 4:5:-6. ,- 94 to'd/a.. ,f/3es up i"usually Slack. � l vy 7 C 6 7 d 7 C� s F �; I / � i h. IN] ADJUSTABLE CAST.HRASS � bIL9P{ZE STOCK ttANGE�S t /ijes•6- •• -=s=e'•s s" Plain Corrugoled To be spaced nob over 3=o'on cen/ers -R-Ec-rA, Gul-AR., /4.f. "or/:s/,r � a 78 Jfandard Ji3es \� /fo/led la roof •r` , ' z' - 3- 4" s•(Hoininel) ', /jl:2,4-25413,r'z;Y<.g, -3,V:s(A /) l(+• r'J}.lkoe,- je"binnu rods ._ " 1 Leng/hs ore to: A/so mode polygon*/1 I I ��*ISM octagonal. Carrugofrd leaders resist 'rj •r.i Ji es{6.4 "S' Bfreej/nq best / r reJ/de-ilie/cuork { ./ AM� j - "7` 3' 7110 usS 4"/coders r largeroofs and 3'/o Smo///vo a poirbes.Poi 6�qe /,I d uslab/e Fix od \-A//erno% builings [ire/b//ow/�q fable ethic' is J +G76� -- based en/s9 in.in/eoder/o sof/n r0? .5TiZhP O?PE�&biziksS F IX E D ST1ZAP .5 BASS ,• - Type .fie area Roof° STOCK HANGER.-5 HANGED-SPECIAL. '.IF 3- 7a• /2 0 0 Jpaced no/o✓er a a.c. (for h5e besf c/ass q/re,sid.nc.) � 7" /2.5 25o O ace hangers 3'o.c. for/:syn: ‘,1' Alain mound •I s" /yS - *Soo hanger and 3=6'o.c.hr 0.,,f4 7 f ju�6"S �S B+G. a• 28 8 00 o .P,/ch err coffers r-7• 4 i' e 9 0 0 /"tor L is s/ando� 77iey-may be sal laic/ ' sisor/ (arru �� � ,f- p rgo O runs. .Double bo/loin q er may be used/0 9/ pi/ch 9 s /T7 3'Sso svi/hou/ showing sa/m• e; /bey eve� no/recwnrnended. i _4:7 .• 26 600 e ✓ je ci S7c,, ers s' 4 6 0 0 ror res/denf/a/eiov* we S,'/fo/frvueld a equal s/je,newer s- 7.7 /2 0 0 condor.4* ex�p/in special cases. N�01 nildir - - a-7 r 6 0 0 golfer wihi ou k/i4-rat over So'ac/nay b same si a as lead- zede/6rdesi nin 2404,3 idler. f• /•.7 .Fo00 er, bul fb ease /n rnofmq cennechiv/ a u uo/�yy/rwde/' q 9 q large/: hcou/k s ate peer opar/arid /",edeh 2o'for GPM not orsr 0 si;dih, 2- a• 500 pi/ch.d rao/ end/'for each J'o on Hal noo . nor under is w/0/h. ��ff'� O°�!! 4 7 2200 _fee Flashing Jbre/s/priypes I a' 18.7 4000 Cc/cvcations ily Kimball ¢Cocci. 11-11. — % y M%•I"II I I Ir I_1.0.1.1 i.. WOOD GU'iTRCki 11 k-1 MP Virr Mefa/ fu-ldv TANer �� illIV IAluminumm 2Z&c 224J Zinc(6uage) //-/3 /2-/3 STOCK TYPE5 OF LE.ADE.R., HEADS J./tee-fa'', 24fo quage Tin an are/ /X /X III iI Lead,hard 4 fo a/b., Copper /603., I /Go3. Clink E.......7,1,2:.....4. it• lip 7Jle a6o#e me%/s art otnennged ��"' j asrording 4,AI.e K we/wily ` ii Aluminum AI./a�e p+si 4 e np- �OCK BRASS L 4DE�C STRAP-5psris./.etre_wegehee.danei These mayfro/d leaders and be ORNA MENTAL LEADER.. STRAP-5-CONPE.R.. 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'�R ,ar �� , , yy, "- _ - ¢ i F_��N x « ��' i'x ... k P:Z 4w , i.. • ..N • _ - • if ..„ .; t F , li i Irt,, ,,,•- '): ,, (,-,J iji .:. . .. 1. 1,, : , t. v: : , A . 1v,:l : t,:,„t„,....... ...v.„,„ : r.• __ _„, „,„_, __ , c H A PT E R ,,,,,___,„, ,,, , ir-- , .,---, ,,, 1Z oo ' P ' " i ' _ ,,,,, ,, i , , , „ .,.,_ , „, V LI QIIKI Ter,,,, tr, The design of the roof must be considered long before the roof ,° . ; plan is drawn.The architect or designer will typically design the ` ' t g YP Y g �rt .�� ��.' �' ,a4 basic shape of the roof as the floor plan and elevations are drawn `, t`�,, in the preliminary design stage.This does not mean that the de- `Y s. �� '` i� signer plans the entire structural system for the roof during the `�' '` initial stages,but the general shape and type of roofing material `" ' 4 t `;b to be used will be planned. By examining the structure in s � � ??: Figure 20.1, you can easily see how much impact the roof : fij c,,,, design has on the structure. Often the roof can present a larger ' � �.�l ,,;,t visible surface area than the walls. In addition to aesthetic t t' ''� considerations, the roof can also be used to provide rigidity `" r' '3 • ,/ i in a structure when wall areas are filled with glass, as seen in �" 1 . Figure 20.2.To ensure that the roof will meet the designer's cri- 'a. . teria,a roof plan is usually drawn by the drafter to provide con- , £ !I struction information. In order to draw the roof plan,a drafter r � v `" should understand types of roof plans,various pitches,common _ ;a . 1 roof shapes,and common roof materials. t r ': •. I T R� ._ y,Sy (. 3 y_ $ $T } g, E.. PLANSm; - *;) Y ;am 1' c,•'..'64:' µ The plan that is drawn of the roof area may be either a roof plan or a roof framing plan. For some types of roofs a roof drainage FIGURE 20.2 u In addition to aesthetic considerations,the roof is plan may also be drawn. Roof framing and drainage plans will often used to resist wind and seismic forces when be discussed in Chapter 30. walls of the structure contain large amounts of glass.Courtesy of the California Redwood Association,Robert Coma architect,photo by „. Balthazar Korab. y `— .• _ .-y` - Roof Plans T a'' 3 _' e f'a : 's l A roof plan is used to show the shape of the roof. Materials i �7 _ ''��` ,� 3 -; m ,, i � such as the roofing material,vents and their location,and the 0 � 1r�-( s '. type of underlayment are also typically specified on the roof ` , %` ' plan,as seen in Figure 20.3. Roof plans are typically drawn at ^_"-- " ,,,,..0 a scale smaller than the scale used for the floor plan.A scale of r:11; r;k ';'," If e t. i 1 .. , " , ii ti /� = 1—0 or hb = 1—0 is commonly used for a roof plan. " j `i £, n. A roof plan is typically drawn on the same sheet as the exte- 91, % 1 rior elevations. .; ' �_ ti ^' -' Roof Framing Plans FIGURE 20.1 a The shape of the roof can play an important role in the design of the structure as seen in this home Roof framing plans are usually required for complicated by the architect Robert Roloson.Photo Courtesy residential roof shapes and for most commercial projects.A roof Elk Roofing. framing plan shows the size and direction of the construction , LINE OF LOWER LINE OF LOWER ROOF ROOF SEE ELEVATIONS AND , o t FRAMING L ii _ 4 12"TYP. AT GABLES TYP. RIDGE VENTS 1111 12"TYP. AT GABLES LINE OF UPPER ROOF 7:\I 0 ° \- LINE OF LOWER ROOF TYPICAL DOWNSPOUT 24"TYP. ROOF PLAN I/8" I PROVIDE SCREENED VENTS @ EA. 3rd. JOIST SPACE @ ALL ATTIC EAVES. / 24"TYP. USE I/2"'CCX'EXTERIOR PLY @ ALL EXPOSED EAVES USE MONIER HOMESTEAD NATURAL CHARCOAL ROOF TILES OVER 15 # FELT. INSTALL AS PER MANUF SPECS. VERIFY COLOR AND STYLE W/OWNER SUBMIT TRUSS MANUF. DRAWINGS TO BUILDING DEPT. PRIOR TO ERECTION FIGURE 20.3 Li A roof plan is drawn to show the shape of the roof. members that are required to frame the roof.Figure 20.4 shows cussed in Chapters 23 and 26.The intersections that result from an example of a roof framing plan. On very complex projects, various roof pitches must be shown on the roof plan.In order to every framing member is shown,as seen in Figure 20.5.Fram- plot the intersection between two roof surfaces correctly, the ing plans will be discussed further in Chapter 30. drafter must understand how various roof pitches are drawn. Figure 20.6 shows how the pitch can be visualized.The drafter can plot the roof shape using this method for any pitch. Ad- r�' justable triangles for plotting roof angles are available and save the time of having to measure the rise and run of a roof.The roof a^ pitch can also be drawn if the drafter knows the proper angle ROOF PITCHES that a certain pitch represents.Knowing that a ihz roof equals 18 Roof pitch,or slope,is a description of the angle of the roof that '/2°allows the drafter to plot the correct angle without having to compares the horizontal run and the vertical rise. The slope, plot the layout. Figure 20.7 shows angles for common roof shown when the elevations and sections are drawn,will be dis- pitches. LINE OF LOWER { 6'-0"f 7 ROOF NP'- LINE OF LOWER ROOF SEE ELEVATIONS AND FRAMING \_ l� I i c."f. V. ! 1 00 a 8yA U 1 {8 x 0 tJe 1 X,d I i y,, Ni 1 .}� Z ' N t 1 I 024'{� \ ' \II, u I O.C.V ���e Oi N ',L} O: 1`(`fie 1 I�I�� O1OIO IU '}'v WI Yj Na id ti N. NI 01 -_ \- N II NI N' a 21 , N ' In 6- ..I O m ; InI , �j NI I ... 2X6RAFT 1 d3 ©24'O.C. *4, 1 0 1 FRAME OVER e `. I , 1 MAIN ROOF W/ -` i 2 x 6 RAFT @ } 21 UNE OF UPPER ROOF ' -•• I 2 's 7r; 'xN.�j -r-- , i lu N Ud....:.6 t/ N Q MONO TRUSSES sn AT 24"O.C. EXPOSED 6X8 EA. END. LINE OF LOWER ROOF /; N: R.S. BMS @ 32"O.C. ` uzi \ ROOF FRAMING PLAN t N � �N 1f11 1/8" I'-O" 0 __ ____`_y_ DESIGN STANDARDS RAFTERS:TABLE 7-0 t BASED ON 1997 UBC 15#DEAD LOAD/30# LIVE LOAD 6' 0" AND 199G OREGON RESIDENTIAL 2 X 6 @ 16"O.C. = 12'-4" MAX. / -n,P / ENERGY CODE. 2 X 6 @ 24"O.C. = I I'-3" MAX. ALL FRAMING LUMBER TO BE DFL#2 2 X 8 @ 12"O.C. = 18'-9" MAX. FRAME ENDS WI 2 X 6 RAFT. OR BETTER UNLESS NOTED. 2 X 8 @ I C"O.C. = 16'-3" MAX. 2 X 8 HIP TO TRUSS ALL RAFTERS TO BE 2 x 6 UNLESS 2 X 8 @ 24"O.C. = 13-'3" MAX @ 24"O.C. W/ NOTED. SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE FOR MAXIMUM SPANS. FIGURE 20.4 is A roof framing plan is used to show the framing members for the roof. platform for heatingand other mechanical equipment.The flat e 4T roof is economical to construct because ceiling joists are elimi- nated and rafters are used to support both the roof and ceiling - ROOF SHAPES loads.Figure 20.8 shows the materials commonly used to frame By changing the roof pitch, the designer can change the shape a flat roof. Figure 20.9 shows how a flat roof could be repre- of the roof. Common roof shapes include flat, shed, gable, A- sented on the roof plan. frame, gambrel, hip, Dutch hip, and mansard. See Chapter 26 Often the flat roof has a slight pitch in the rafters.A pitch of 1 for a complete discussion of roof framing terms. /+ per foot(2 percent slope) is often used to help prevent wa- ter from ponding on the roof.As water flows to the edge,a metal diverter is usually placed at the eave to prevent dripping at Flat Roofs walkways.A flat roof will often have a parapet,or false wall,sur- rounding the perimeter of the roof.Figure 20.10 provides an ex- The flat roof is a very common style in areas with little rain or ample of a parapet wall.This wall can be used for decoration or snow.In addition to being used in residential construction, the for protection of mechanical equipment.When used,it must be flat roof is typically used on commercial structures to provide a shown on the roof plan. • 1 i I i ' I i EXISTING GE 5i0CY./ I i III1 I =,— 1 I� IIII IIIIIIj, , O IIIIIIII i i i col= + ! _L Ghee o 62; , r �P I N i— 2 x- RAFT. 1 0 —I— 1 - - ; ,@ 24 O fC.T F ji I-�-�I- I 1 I I _ = = -=1= = f = ff=1= I (2)2 x 12 EXISTING TRUSS TAILS TO 2 x 12 RAFT. o. _ I� — - BE REMOVED LINE OF = I B IG"O.C. —o_ _�— — EXISTING — _ a— _1l_ -FRAME FOR 3G"x 24" — _ = =m= — SKYLIGhT RESIDENCE — --— — I _ x o U21 0-2 tiGR EA.El 2 x 8 FASCIA EA. 3RD � _ _ _ _ _ _ SPACE 1 - ALL FRAMING LUMBER __ — —' � —f _ -1' �' " = TO BE DFL#2 OR BTR. 1'-0YF. 2x6LAT© 24ERS " 0. T YP LAID FLAT @ 24" O.C. 2 x 8 BARGE RAFTER ROOF FRAMING PLAN 1/4 I'-0" FIGURE 20.5 Li For complicated roofs,a roof framing plan may be drawn to show the size and location of every structural member. 5 3 ROOF PITCH ANGLE I 2/12 9°-30' 0 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 10 1 1 I 4/12 18°-30' 4/1 2 PITCH FIGURE 20.6 tr In determining the roof slope,the angle is 6/12 26°-30' expressed as a comparison of equal units.Units ` maybe inches,feet,meters,etc.,as long as the 8/12 33°-45' horizontal and vertical units are of equal length. 10/12 40 0' 12/12 45°-0' FIGURE 20.7 tI Common roof pitches and angles.Angles shown are approximate and are to be used for drawing purposes only. 3 LAYER BUILT-UP ROOFING MATERIAL METAL GRAVEL STOP 110T MOP BETWEEN A. COURSE. FASCIA SOLID BLOCK SOLID BLOCK W/ 1/2" PLY ROOF ShEAThING (3)-1"DIA SCREENED HOLES FOR AIR FLOW RAFTERS /CEIL. JST @ 12", 1 6"OR 24"O.0 EXTRA PLATE TO I O"BATT INSULATION PROVIDE SLOPE TO ROOF.A R-30 MIN W/ 2"AIR . SPACE ABOVE J L� FIGURE 20.8 u Common construction components of a flat roof. I— 7 Shed Roofs PERIMETER OF STRUCTURE The shed roof,as seen in Figure 20.11,offers the same simplic- ity I I and economical construction methods as a flat roof but does not have the drainage problems associated with a flat roof.Fig- OUTLINE OF ROOF ure 20.12 shows construction methods for shed roofs.The shed I I roof may be constructed at any pitch.The roofing material and aesthetic considerations are the only factors limiting the pitch. I I SLOPE INDICATOR Drawn in plan view,the shed roof will resemble the flat roof,as ON I seen in Figure 20.13. I I L J Gable Roofs FIGURE 20.9 u Flat roof in plan view. A gable roof,as in Figure 20.14,is one of the most common types of roof in residential construction,uses two shed roofs that meet to form a ridge between the support walls. Figure WALL PARAPET 20.15 shows the construction of a gable roof system. The CANT STRIP WALL gable can be constructed at any pitch, with the choice of (a TRUSS r r� S r � LEDGER "{� ; LEDGER TRUSS ,K r .'' H ? 1 ti i ' ,1F ' .•41 •x . SECTION PLAN .: ;: v, , 53� . r.-, 41rrA FIGURE 20.10 Li A parapet wall is often placed around a flat roof W to hide mechanical roof equipment.The FIGURE 20.1 1 1.1 Many contemporary homes combine flat and thickness of the wall should be represented on shed roofs to create a pleasing design.Courtesy the roof plan. LeRoy Cook. SOLID BLOCK W/ (3)-I"DIA SCREENED HOLES FOR AIR FLOW SCREENED VENTS @ A. 3RD SPACE SCREENED ROOF VENT @ 10'-0" +/- ` RAFTERS/CEIL.JST. @ 12", 16"OK 24"O.0 12 (� 1/2"PLY ROOF SHEATHING RAFTERS @ 12", 16" OR 24"O.0 "v2 n� ROOFING MATERIAL 1/2" PLY ROOF SHEATHING SOLID BLOCK W/ ROOFING MATERIAL �i I" DIA. SCREENED VENTS EA. RAFT. SP. SOLID BLOCK W/ SCREENED VENTS EA. LEDGER 3RD SPACE METAL HANGERS �( 1. n nn n n �� n� • i�1�}(; �(} MOO'OO')011 h. 10"GATT INSULATION R30 MIN W/2" AIR 12"BATT INSULATION SPACE ABOVE R-38 MIN CEILING JOIST @ 12" OR 16"O.C.— FASCIA I f� [l SHED ROOF W/ SHED ROOF WI FLAT CEILING VAULTED CEILING FIGURE 20.12 u Common construction components of shed roofs. I— 1 1— —1 pitch limited only by the roofing material and the effect de- sired. A gable roof is often used on designs seeking a tradi- I PERIMETER OF I I tional appearance and formal balance. Figure 20.16 shows I I STRUCTURE I �* I how a gable roof is typically represented in plan view. Many I I DN plans use two or more gables at 90° angles to each other. I I OUTLINE OF I I The intersections ofgable surfaces are called either hips I I ROOF L — — — — --rJ 1 I or valleys. Typically, the valley and hip are specified on the I ON� I 'DN DN 4. I roof plan. SLOPE L I INDICATOR L _ _ _ _ J A-Frame Roofs s FIGURE 20.13 Li Shed roof shapes in plan view. An A-frame is a method of framing walls, as well as a sys- tem of framing roofs. An A-frame structure uses rafters to , - - ,• form its supporting walls, as shown in Figure 20.17. The J structure gets its name from the letter A that is formed by ' , ;, the roof and floor systems. See Figure 20.18. The roof plan - ' for an A-frame is very similar to the plan for a gable roof. However, the framing materials are usually quite different. ,-"'�i 7 „ Figure 20.19 shows how an A-frame can be represented on ' '" the roof plan. s .0 - Gambrel Roofs �� - �= A gambrel roof can be seen in Figure 20.20.The gambrel roof FIGURE 20.14 to A gable roof is composed of two intersecting is a traditional shape that dates back to the colonial period. planes that form a peak(the ridge)between the Figure 20.21 shows construction methods for a gambrel roof. planes. The upper level is covered with a steep roof surface, which ``FYrY '7r "fTtf�7v RIDGE BOARD SCREENED ROOF VENT @ 10'-0" +/- RIDGE BRACE @ 45 DEG MAX FROM VERT. @ 48"O.C. 1/2" PLY ROOF 511EATHING RAFTERS @ 12", 16"OR 24"O.0 SOLID BLOCK W/ ROOFING MATERIAL SCREENED VENTS EA. 3RD SPACE n�. ? ? 12" BATT INSULATION I R-38 MIN j CEILING JOIST @ 12"OR I G"O.C.— FIGURE 20.15 r.2 Common construction components of a gable roof. ' a" ;'k, 7: u•"Y.-PERIMET OF STRUCTURE VALLEY I I I ;EEI . i ' ' w''''... 4, '' -::.." "4"-4t4.bYt , -,4 1A04.,. 0 CC CC I I I 45°ANGLE 'DN DNS I I J DN DN 4 IN PLAN VIEW L -- — — J L-- - - OUTLINE OF ROOF k FIGURE 20.16 t Gable roof in plan view ,r : F3>t ; , 9� "° t s connects into a roof system with a slighter pitch.By covering the upper level with roofing material rather than siding, the " i structure appears shorter than it actually is.This roof system € • " can also reduce the cost of siding materials by using less ex- " I j w ,, pensive roofing materials. Figure 20.22 shows a plan view of 7 ,, _ '> a gambrel roof. r S 1-lip Roofs w . " The hip roof(Figure 20.23)is a traditional shape that can be used to help eliminate some of the roof mass and create a structure with a smaller appearance. A hip roof has many FIGURE 20.17 An A-frame uses a steep roof to form the walls similarities to a gable roof but has four surfaces instead of of the upper level.Courtesy JaniceJeff eris. • 8 x 14 RIDGE BEAM RIDGE BOARD RIDGE BRACE @ 45° 6 x 12 EXPOSED BEAMS MAX FROM VERT. @ 48"O.C. @ 32"O.C. RAFTERS @ 12", I6" I"ROOF DECKING I OR 24"O.0 ROOFING MTRL. 2"T.G. FLOOR DECKING 6 x 10 FLOOR 12ILIOR ICI O.. BEAMS @ 32"O.C. 2 x 6 STUDS @ 16"O.C. , I FTERS I OR 24"O.0 3/4"FLOOR DECKING FLOOR JOIST @ 12", A r2 x 10 FLOOR JOIST @ 16"O.C. 16"OR 24"O.0 1; S NMMICUNNMMMMMMMMUM 11111111111k 7._„.„„,:,,,,, ,— ,-,:tLe.--:- 1111 —mmlimiu ., ,.., . .•..•. • .: , ,,, ,,,-,,, ..- STANDARD I STORY T FOOTING ;;;,: `'-, - -' CONCRETE FOOTING RIDGE BOARD FIGURE 20.18 1.1 Common components of A-frame construction. RAFTERS @ 12", 16" OR24"O.0 ROOFING MTRL. i I PERIMETER BEAM I I OF STRUCTURE FASCIA OR CURB CEILING JOIST @ S KNEE WALL 12" OR 16"O.C. i I OUTLINE OF ROOF LOWER RAFT. @ i I 12,OR 16"OR 24"O.0 I I I I FLOOR JOIST @ 12", \ :\ I I SLOPE INDICATOR 16"OR 24"O.0 FASCIA DN DN fr% t II r L - - - - - - -J _rl Ll FIGURE 20.21 Li A gambrel roof can be constructed with or without a fascia or curb between the upper and lower roofs.Courtesy Michael Jefferis. FIGURE 20.19 to A-frame in plan view. PERIMETER OF STRUCTURE T jai xj Y 2. � x ,,.•� t Tom,. ,� }s A 4. .ti - t^-� .� - 4� r� a �, ��-'' '1- .. -_ ,jt I cc s 1 U f ' -1 '41" "'°rf/ I U O w z' ' " - s I tr o i EE ,. _ ��4 I FIGURE 20.20 tJ The gambrel roof is often used to enhance the traditional appearance of a residence.Courtesy OUTLINE OF ROOF Michael Jefferis. FIGURE 20.22 tiu Gambrel roof in plan view. � t i`)'X,,, ss •Y•$7'- r, two. The intersection between surfaces is called a hip. If built on a square structure, the hips will come together to > form a point.If built on a rectangular structure,the hips will #`P form two points with a ridge spanning the distance between ` ff 1 i " ' s• them. When hips are placed over an L- or T-shaped struc- ,-..,,, �,,, „_�ix. ff 4 - ture, an interior intersection will be formed; this is called a valley. The valley of a hip roof is the same as the valley of a Aii , 1 gable roof. Hips and valleys can be seen in plan view as 111,i,qp, i b 1 -AA • shown in Figure 20.24. R ' FIGURE 20.23 Li A hip roof is made of three or more intersecting Dutch Hip Roofs planes.This home uses a combination of hip roofs with a gable roof over the entry area to The Dutch hip roof is a combination of a hip and a gable create a pleasing roof structure.Courtesy LeRoy roof. See Figure 20.25. The center section of the roof is Cook. framed using a method similar to a gable roof. The ends of the roof are framed with a partial hip that blends into the gable.A small wall is formed between the hip and the gable roofs, as seen in Figure 20.26. On the roof plan, the shape, PERIMETER distance,and wall location must be shown,as in the plan in OF STRUCTURE Figure 20.27. yq e i Mansard Roofs J The mansard roof is similar to a gambrel roof but has the angled <I DN RIDGE DN , lower roof on all four sides rather than just two.A mansard roof I I is often used as a parapet wall to hide mechanical equipment on ��e o yA the roof or to help hide the height of the upper level of a struc- I I ture. An example can be seen in Figure 20.28. Mansard roofs can be constructed in many different ways.Figure 20.29 shows OUTLINE OF ROOF I ` } .w Y P t t t Z I ': . � I I I 'RIDGE j_: rVALLEY t 6 _ ,.Z ` w ...r L '... tom.1" DN DN i =x s� ;`' tea' i 45°ANGLE I W I kt IN PLANE VIEW I CI 0 J . ': ,' I IX F N\• �:�^ '"��"`t.�,��,"*"'gin "�x�.. _ n,.;.-°.�'- +.�:�,-Y~ �,, L �. FIGURE 20.25 ru A Dutch hip is a combination of a hip and a FIGURE 20.24 a Hips and valleys in plan view gable roof.Courtesy CertainTeed Roofing. SIDING FASCIA GABLE END WALL HIP ROOF FIGURE 20.26 u A wall is formed between the hip and gable roof. PERIMETER OF STRUCTURE I tiA \'<\Q I I I Q ( 1 1` DN ' RIDGE ! Wd T I I I I z I o I I `Q I OUTLINE OF ROOF FIGURE 20.27 Dutch hip roof in plan view. , 7 4 s .''''' ::;:-' [Ara:- -- ri- .. 'i ;._ I ',, '' ;,;:•44' :," '-f <:-7,-.:tg.,,",',-; 1, -/----;--, ' " L. € /' }Y / /'2' y. Yet k % ' { a I S ‘ 44� F fi N - x a%Wia;�J- FIGURE 20.28 u Mansard roofs are used to help disguise the height of a structure. s RAFT. /CEIL. JST @ 12" OR 16" O.C. 2x 4 BRACE — —FLA51 11NG @ 24" O.C. Minil \ I/2" FLY ShTG. ROOFING MTRL. RAFTERS @ 1 2" 16" OR 24" O.0 t\\ FLOOR JOIST 12" RAFT./C.J @ 6" OR24" O.C@ 12" OR 16" 0.C. IIMI I FIGURE 20.29 to Common methods of constructing a mansard roof. PERIMETER 1a ,,•% , ' OF STRUCTURE $ �d 3 1 R ' it srh I. 5 _^;',. ,`-, A ""-€E', icy x ` r'1 f� �.. a• r� ! t K k - r.�Y'A. • 4. f `^`—..- f. ' ,,'ilk OUTLINE OF MANSARD �' FIGURE 20.30 Li Mansard in plan view- y" 'rills ' 1 Ma t ' two common methods of constructing al mansard roof. The .. roof plan for a mansard roof will resemble the plan shown in = . Figure 20.30. ` ' ::. Y� FIGURE 20.31 t3 Dormers allow windows to be added to attic Dormersareas.Courtesy LeRoy Cook. A dormer is an opening framed in the roof to allow for win- used on traditional roofs such as the gable or hip. Figure dow placement. Figure 20.31 shows a dormer that has been 20.32 shows one of the many ways that dormers can be con- added to provide light and ventilation to rooms in what strutted.Dormers are usually shown on the roof plan as seen would have been attic space. Dormers are most frequently in Figure 20.33. RIDGE BOARD members all the way down to the foundation level.The material SCREENED ROOF RAFT. @ 12", 16" will also affect the required pitch and the appearance that results VENTS @ 10'-0" +/- OR 24"O.0 from the selected pitch. I/2" PLY SHEATH ROOFING MATL. SOLID BLOCK W/ CEIL. JST @ 12" Built-Up Roofing SCREENED VENTS OR 16"O.C. EA. 3RD. Built-up roofing of felt and asphalt is used on flat or low-sloped SPACE roofs below a'/iz pitch. When the roof has a low pitch,water will either pond or drain very slowly. To prevent water from leaking into a structure,built-up roofing is used because it has 12"BATT DBL. no seams. On a residence,a built-up roof may consist of three 11 R 38 MINON _ RAFT. alternate layers of felt and hot asphalt placed over solid roof U ll lJ II h II II ll decking.The decking is usually plywood.In commercial uses, a four- or five-layer roof is used to provide added durability. Gravel is often used as a finishing layer to help cover the felt. On roofs with a pitch over 2/iz, course rocks 2" or 3" (50-75 mm) in diameter are used for protecting the roof and for ap- II I II ( I I II Il pearance. When built-up roofs are to be specified on the roof plan, the note should include the number of layers, the mate- rial to be used,and the size of the finishing material.A typical note would be: FIGURE 20.32 u Typical components of dormer construction. LI LAYER BUILT UP ROOF WITH HOT ASPHALTIC EMULSION BETWEEN LAYERS WITH 1/4" (6 mm) PEA PERIMETER GRAVEL. OF STRUCTURE Other roofing materials suitable for low-sloped ('/4 /12 mini- mum pitch)roofs and typical specifications include: Li Modified bitumen—Modified bitumen sheet roofing by John Manville or equal over 2 layers of underlayment per I o I ASTM D226 Type I cemented together. RIDGE LI Single-ply thermoplastic—Thermoplastic single-ply roof system by Sarnafil or equal installed per ASTM D4434. n I Li Sprayed polyurethane foam—SPF roofing by Mainland _I I Industrial Coatings,Inc.applied per ASTM 1029. I Li Liquid applied coating—Greenseal liquid waterproof- ing membrane or equal installed per manufacturer's OUTLINE OF DORMERS specifications. OUTLINE OFROOF Each material can be applied to a roof with minimum pitch of '/4/12. Mineral surface roll roofing can be used on roofs with a FIGURE 20,33 u Dormers in plan view minimum pitch of Shingles RoopING Asphalt,fiberglass,and wood are the most typical types of shin- gles used as roofing materials.Most building codes and manu- facturers MATERIALS require a minimum roof pitch of 4/12 with an under- The material to be used on the roof depends on pitch,exterior layment of one layer of 15-lb. felt. Asphalt and fiberglass style,the cost of the structure,and the weather. Common roof- shingles can be laid on roofs as low as 2/12 if two layers of 15-lb ing materials include built-up roofing, composition and wood felt are laid under the shingles and if the shingles are sealed. shingles,clay and cement tiles,and metal panels.In ordering or Wood shingles must usually be installed on roofs having a pitch specifying these materials, the term square is often used. A of at least'/,z. Asphalt and fiberglass are similar in appearance square is used to describe an area of roofing that covers 100 sq. and application. ft. (9.3 m2).The drafter will need to be aware of the weight per Asphalt shingles come in a variety of colors and patterns. square and the required pitch as the plan is being drawn. The Also known as composition shingles, they are typically made weight of the roofing material will affect the size of the framing of fiberglass backing and covered with asphalt and a filler ......ems,,.».....,.._.,....,.,, ..,.. r4;4,Y7 J41)i .n t 1771:7P "f1 1 14!".'.J{f-'t P'4" 1 to purchase a suitable brand at the best cost.A typical call-out would be: t ^"' 235-lb composition shingles over 15-lb felt. ,, 4.11 � `" 300 1b composition shingles over 15 1b felt. �� �" l Architect 80 "Driftwood" class A fiberglass shingles by *• Genstar with 5 5/8"exposure over 15-lb felt underlayment '` ram.; with thirty-year warranty. /r " m ,r Wood is also used for shakes and shingles.Wood shakes are j .. l , '^i r thicker than shingles and are also more irregular in their tex- '" .' i ture.See Figure 20.36.Wood shakes and shingles are generally FIGURE 20.34 La Composition or three-tab shingles are a installed on roofs with a minimum pitch of 3/12 using a base common roofing material on high sloped roofs. layer of 15-lb felt. An additional layer of 15 lb by 18" (457 Courtesy Elk Roofing. mm)wide felt is also placed between each courses or layers of shingles.Wood shakes and shingles can be installed over solid or spaced sheathing.The weather,material availability,and la- with a coating of finely crushed particles of stone.The asphalt bor practices affect the type of underlayment used. waterproofs the shingle, and the filler provides fire protec- Depending on the area of the country,shakes and shingles tion. The standard shingle is a three-tab rectangular strip are usually made of cedar, redwood, or cypress. They are weighing 235 lb per square.The upper portion of the strip is also produced in various lengths. When shakes or shingles coated with self-sealing adhesive and is covered by the next are specified on the roof plan, the note should usually in- row of shingles.The lower portion of a three-tab shingle is di- dude the thickness, the material, the exposure, the under- vided into three flaps that are exposed to the weather. See layment, and the type of sheathing. Other materials such as Figure 20.34. Masonite and metal are also used to simulate shakes. These Composition shingles are also available in random width materials are typically specified on plans in note form listing and thickness to give the appearance of cedar shakes. These the material,underlayment, and amount of shingle exposed shingles weigh approximately 300 lb per square.Both types of to the weather. A typical specification for wood shakes shingles can be used in a variety of conditions on roofs having would be: a minimum slope of 2/12. The lifetime of shingles varies from LI twenty- to forty-year guarantees. See Figure 20.35. Asbestos Medium cedar shakes over 15#felt w/15#X 18"wide felt cement shingles are also available; they weigh approximately between each course.Lay with 10'/i'exposure. Metal is sometimes used for roof shingles on roofs with a'/,: 560 lb per square,depending on the manufacturer and the pat- tern used. or greater pitch.Metal provides a durable,fire-resistant roofing Shingles are typically specified on drawings in note form list- material. Metal shingles are usually installed using the same ing the material, the weight,and the underlayment. The color precautions applied to asphalt shingles.Metal is typically spec- and manufacturer may also be specified.This information is of- ified on the roof plan in a note listing the manufacturer,type of ten omitted in residential construction to allow the contractor shingle,and underlayment. 'At ` a rL= ° e" } p , r t .,., 9€ „tea ;' - ,a � fir . rat.._._,. li -.41.!,, : :ir • ,;,':z::'• , ram"... FIGURE 20.35 Li 300-lb composition shingles are made with tabs of FIGURE 20.36 u Cedar shakes are a rustic but elegant roofing random width and length.Courtesy Elk Roofing. material.Courtesy Tim Taylor. Clay and Cement Tiles specified on the roof plan in a note, which lists the manufac- turer,style,color,weight,fastening method,and underlayment. Tile is the material most often used for homes on the high end A typical note on the roof plan might be: of the price scale or where the risk of fire is extreme.Although Li Monier burnt terra Gotta mission's roof tile over 15#felt tile may cost twice as much as the better grades of asphalt shin- and 1 X 3 skip sheathing.Use a 3"minimum head lap and gle,it offers a lifetime guarantee.Tile is available in a variety of install as per manufacturer's specifications. colors,materials,and patterns.Clay,concrete,and metal are the most common materials.See Figure 20.37a and 20-37b. Metal Panels Roof tiles are manufactured in both curved and flat shapes. Curved tiles are often called Spanish tiles and come in a variety of curved shapes and colors.Flat,or ban,tiles are also produced Metal roofing panels often provide savings because of the speed and ease of installation.Metal roof panels provide a water-and in many different colors and shapes. Tiles are typically installed on roofs having a pitch of 21/2/12 fireproof material that comes with a warranty for a protected pe or greater.Tiles can be placed over either spaced or solid sheath- nod that can range from twenty to fifty years. Panels are typi- ing. If solid sheathing is used,wood strips are generally added cally produced in either 22-or 24-gage metal in widths of either 18" or 24". See Figure 20.38. The length of the panel can be on top of the sheathing to support the tiles. specified to meet the needs of the roof in lengths up to 40'. When tile is to be used, special precautions must be taken with the design of the structure.Tile roofs weigh between 850 Metal roofing panels typically weigh between 50 and 100 lb per and 1,000 lb per square.These weights require rafters,headers, square. Metal roofs are manufactured in many colors and pat terns and can be used to blend with almost any material.Steel, and other supporting members to be larger than normally re- quired for other types of roofing material. Tiles are generally stainless steel,aluminum,copper,and zinc alloys are most typ ically used for metal roofing.Steel panels are heavier and more durable than other metals but must be covered with a protective coating to provide protection from rust and corrosion.A baked- on acrylic coating typically provides both color and weather protection. Stainless steel does not rust or corrode but is more '" expensive than steel.Stainless steel weathers to a natural matte , �, p:-:a4 • gray finish. Aluminum is extremely lightweight and does not ,- .�, '�M rust.Finish coatings are similar to those used for steel. Copper —_.�,,_ �. has been used for centuries as a roofing material. Copper roofs i , -c` weather to a blue-green color and do not rust. In specifying —, 1 '` " metal roofing on the roof plan,the note should include the man- ,. -%' ufacturer, the pattern, the material, the underlayment, and the ;t t ; .i' trim and flashing.A typical note would be: i i, a * ; � i i' = 11 Amer-X-9 ga. 36"wide, kodiak brown metal roofing by American Building Products or equal.Install over 15#felt as per manufacturer's specifications. . « i.A -..sr.s�s. 1F'9tlF ._:, d f ,v s ;s4 * ..+i,Yto 'yam ,• f , � • , _ y FIGURE 20.37 to (a)Tile is an excellent choice for a roofing material because of its durability.Courtesy Tim -~ ~`~ ' ` Taylor. (b)Many tile patterns are made to FIGURE 20.38 es Metal is often selected for its durability and simulate Spanish clay tiles.Courtesy Tim Taylor pleasing appearance.Courtesy LeRoy Cook. F ...��i, t '•,jr�� i?=fit+(•7Jrlqrrrs ROD a vent may be placed in each third rafter space. The drafter needs to specify the proper area of vents that are required and " VENTILATIONthe area in which they are to be placed. tA. AND ACCESS The drafter must also specify how to get into the attic space. The actual opening into the attic is usually shown on the floor As the roof plan is drawn,the drafter must determine the size of plan,but its location must be considered when the roof plan is the attic space. The attic is the space formed between the ceil- being drawn.The size of the access opening is 22" X 30"(560 ing joists and the rafters.The attic space must be provided with X 760 mm)with 30"(760 mm)minimum of headroom.While vents that are covered with 1/8" (3.2 mm) screen mesh.These planning the roof shape,the drafter must find a suitable location vents must have an area equal to 1/150 of the attic area. This for the attic access that meets both code and aesthetic require- area can be reduced to 1/300 of the attic area if a vapor barrier ments. The access should be placed where it can be easily is provided on the heated side of they attic floor or if half of the reached but not where it will visually dominate a space. Avoid required vents but not more than 80%of the vents are placed in placing the access in areas such as the garage; areas with high the upper half of the roof area. moisture content, such as bathrooms and utility rooms; or in The method used to provide the required vents varies bedrooms that will be used by young children.Hallways usually throughout the country.Vents may be placed in the gabled end walls near the ridge.This allows the roof surface to remain vent- provide an area to place the access that is easily accessible but free. In some areas,a continuous vent is placed in the eaves,or not a focal point of the structure. Chapter Additional e The following Web sites can be used as a resource to help you keep current with changes in roof materials. ADDRESS COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION www.asphaltroofing.org Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers www.calredwood.org California Redwood Association www.cedarbureau.org Cedar Shake&Shingle Bureau www.certainteed.org Certainteed Corporation Asphalt Shingles www.elkcotp.com/index.htrn Elk Corporation Asphalt Shingles www.gaf.com GAF Corporation Asphalt Shingles www.jm.com Johns Manville(roofing) wr-vw.lpcorp.com Louisiana Pacific(hardboard and wood siding) www.ludowici.com Ludowici Roof Tile www.mca-tile.com MCA,Inc. (tile roofing) www.malarkey-rfg.com Malarkey Corporation High Wind Asphalt Shingles www.monier.com Monier Lifetile Concrete Roofing www.owenscorning.com/ow Owens-Corning Corporation Asphalt Shingles wwwriei.org Roofing Industry Educational Institute wwwsolatube.com Solatube(skylights) www.spri.org Single Ply Roofing Institute www.stone-slate.com Slate/Select Inc. www.sunoptic.coin Sunoptics(skylights) www.velux.com Velux(skylights) www.zappone.com Zappone Manufacturing(copper shingles) , CHAPTER alt, Roof Plan Components Test r ' DI!ECTIONS if4, 1. Letter your name,Chapter 20 Test,and the date at the top of the sheet. 2. Letter the questio,n`number and provide the answer.You do not need to write out the question. am l'Ih , 3. Do all lettering with vertical uppercase architectural letters.If the answer requires line work,use proper drafting tools and technique. Answers may be prepared on a word processor if course guidelines allow this. _ rzoa T''' QUESTIONS . 3 i Question 20-1 List and describe three different Question 20-9 What are the two uses for a mansard ': „- - types of roof plans. roof? s Question 20-2 In describing roof pitch,what do the Question 20-10 List two common weights for as- i numbers 4/12 represent? phalt or fiberglass shingles. Question 20-3 What angle represents a 6/12 pitch? Question 20-1 1 What are two common shapes of F Question 20-4 Is a surface built at a 28°angle from clay roof tiles? vertical a wall or a roof? Question 20-12 What advantage do metal roofing Question 20-5 What are two advantages of using a panels have over other roofing materials? flat roof? Question 20-13 What is the minimum headroom required at the attic access? Question 20-6 What is the major disadvantage of 1 using a flat roof? Question 20-14 What is the minimum size of an at- I tic access opening? Question 20-7 List three traditional roof shapes. Question 20-8 Sketch and define the difference be- Question 20-15 What type of roof is both a roof sys- tween a hip and a Dutch hip roof. tern and a framing system? Preservation Online: Story of the Week Archives: McMansions on Hold Page 1 of 2 From Preservation Online, the online magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation www.preservationonline.org McMansions on Hold Some Towns Fight Back with a Moratorium on Teardowns. Story by Marla Hardee Milling/June 8, 2007 Jane Lonnquist cautiously eyed the house next door to her home in Edina, Minn., after developers bought the property. She and other neighbors had expressed remorse when two houses in their historic neighborhood were torn down. This time, Lonnquist and her neighbors took action. They conducted a survey to find out what neighbors thought about teardowns replaced by modern, larger homes. The majority preferred preservation, and in this case, the developer listened. He scratched original plans and renovated the home in a Cotswold Cottage style, which Lonnquist says blends into the historic community. City officials also took note of the findings. Edina conducted its own survey, and in April issued a one-year moratorium on teardowns while the issue is considered. "Our town is lucky," Lonnquist says. "The neighborhood is on the National Register, and the city had named it a heritage landmark. So we had some local protection. Our city at least is trying to strike a better balance between absolute property rights and that the scale and size of the home impacts the neighbor's property rights. Ultimately, that leads to the desirability of the neighborhood." Super-sized homes, or "McMansions," are coming under fire across the country as many cities consider stemming the trend of tearing down houses to replace with larger, new construction. In the past two years, cities like Austin, Atlanta, and Delray Beach, Fla., have declared moratoriums on demolitions, buying time to devise a solution. "Dislike of this [teardown trend] seems to be most acute in older, upscale suburbs," says Robert Bruegmann, professor of Art History, Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and the author of Sprawl: A Compact History. "That's where the real anger is. One of the things we're looking at here is the sense of entitlement that people have, that they can control not only their own house but the area around them. There's a sense that individuals are entitled to a bigger say in what goes on around them." According to the National Association of Home Builders, in 1987 only 21 percent of new single- family homes were more than 2,400 square feet. By 2004, that figure had increased to 39 percent, and at the same time, the average lot size had decreased. "It's part of a larger trend that we've been seeing since the late 1970s," says Larry Davis, associate professor of architecture and chair of the undergraduate program in Syracuse University's School of Architecture. "Both spouses are working and have the income to pay for it. I think there's going to be a point where the housing market bursts or energy costs become too much. It's going to be interesting to see how long people can sustain the larger square footage." In Austin, Tex., city council approved an interim set of development regulations that limits the size of new structures and remodels and establishes minimum front yard setbacks. The city council has appointed a task force to study the issue and make recommendations on a permanent solution. In January 2006,Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin set off a fiery debate when she issued an executive order banning big houses in some neighborhoods. It didn't last long: The following month, council members shot down the temporary ban by a vote of 11 to 3, and a task force is now studying the issue. Last year, city commissioners in Delray Beach, Fla., approved a measure to stop all demolition and large-scale construction in the city's five historic districts for six months. In the meantime, they are working to create clearer guidelines. http://www.nationaltrust.org/magazine/archives/arch story/060807p.htm 6/15/2007 Preservation Online: Story of the Week Archives: McMansions on Hold Page 2 of 2 What's the best way to deal with the trend toward tearing down existing sites to build overstuffed homes? One way that many neighborhoods are enforcing what can be built or not is through homeowner associations. Cities can impose height limits, demolition delays or create historic districts. Joel Goldsteen, an architect and professor of Urban and Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington, says, "Designation as a historic district is probably the best way to go." But the pressure to build bigger houses will continue as families demand houses with a large square footage. "There are two forces I see pushing in different directions," Bruegmann says. "The affluent will be quite successful in maintaining their community and stopping teardowns. The middle-class suburbs won't have the money or the willingness to buck the market trends. Teardowns probably won't offend those people as much." Sidebar: Click here for the National Trust's Teardown Resource Guide >> http://www.nationaltrust.org/teardowns/resource_guide.html In 2002, the National Trust drew attention to this growing trend by placing "Teardowns in Historic Neighborhoods" on its list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Last year, the Trust focused on Kenilworth, Ill., a town whose unprotected architectural gems are being torn down. http://www.nationaltrust.org/llmost/kenilworth.html To help arm neighborhood residents, preservationists and local government leaders, the National Trust has published Protecting America's Historic Neighborhoods: Taming the Teardown Trend about the origins and impact of teardowns. More on teardowns at http://www.nationaltrust.org/teardowns/index.html All Rights Reserved © Preservation Magazine I Contact us at: preservation@nthp.org http://www.nationaltrust.org/magazine/archives/arch story/060807p.htm 6/15/2007 ' 4 Preservation Online: Story of the Week Archives: McMansions on Hold , Page 1 of 2 From Preservation Online, the online magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation www.preservationonline.org McMansions on Hold Some Towns Fight Back with a Moratorium on Teardowns. Story by Marla Hardee Milling/June 8, 2007 Jane Lonnquist cautiously eyed the house next door to her home in Edina, Minn., after developers bought the property. She and other neighbors had expressed remorse when two houses in their historic neighborhood were torn down. This time, Lonnquist and her neighbors took action. They conducted a survey to find out what neighbors thought about teardowns replaced by modern, larger homes. The majority preferred preservation, and in this case, the developer listened. He scratched original plans and renovated the home in a Cotswold Cottage style, which Lonnquist says blends into the historic community. City officials also took note of the findings. Edina conducted its own survey, and in April issued a one-year moratorium on teardowns while the issue is considered. "Our town is lucky," Lonnquist says. "The neighborhood is on the National Register, and the city had named it a heritage landmark. So we had some local protection. Our city at least is trying to strike a better balance between absolute property rights and that the scale and size of the home impacts the neighbor's property rights. Ultimately, that leads to the desirability of the neighborhood." Super-sized homes, or"McMansions," are coming under fire across the country as many cities consider stemming the trend of tearing down houses to replace with larger, new construction. In the past two years, cities like Austin, Atlanta, and Delray Beach, Fla., have declared moratoriums on demolitions, buying time to devise a solution. "Dislike of this [teardown trend] seems to be most acute in older, upscale suburbs," says Robert Bruegmann, professor of Art History, Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and the author of Sprawl: A Compact History. "That's where the real anger is. One of the things we're looking at here is the sense of entitlement that people have, that they can control not only their own house but the area around them. There's a sense that individuals are entitled to a bigger say in what goes on around them." According to the National Association of Home Builders, in 1987 only 21 percent of new single- family homes were more than 2,400 square feet. By 2004, that figure had increased to 39 percent, and at the same time, the average lot size had decreased. "It's part of a larger trend that we've been seeing since the late 1970s," says Larry Davis, associate professor of architecture and chair of the undergraduate program in Syracuse University's School of Architecture. "Both spouses are working and have the income to pay for it. I think there's going to be a point where the housing market bursts or energy costs become too much. It's going to be interesting to see how long people can sustain the larger square footage." In Austin,Tex., city council approved an interim set of development regulations that limits the size of new structures and remodels and establishes minimum front yard setbacks. The city council has appointed a task force to study the issue and make recommendations on a permanent solution. In January 2006, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin set off a fiery debate when she issued an executive order banning big houses in some neighborhoods. It didn't last long: The following month, council members shot down the temporary ban by a vote of 11 to 3, and a task force is now studying the issue. Last year, city commissioners in Delray Beach, Fla., approved a measure to stop all demolition and large-scale construction in the city's five historic districts for six months. In the meantime, they are working to create clearer guidelines. http://www.nationaltrust.org/magazine/archives/arch story/060807p.htm 6/15/2007 4 Preservation Online: Story of the Week Archives: McMansions on Hold Page 2 of 2 What's the best way to deal with the trend toward tearing down existing sites to build overstuffed homes? One way that many neighborhoods are enforcing what can be built or not is through homeowner associations. Cities can impose height limits, demolition delays or create historic districts. Joel Goldsteen, an architect and professor of Urban and Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington, says, "Designation as a historic district is probably the best way to go." But the pressure to build bigger houses will continue as families demand houses with a large square footage. "There are two forces I see pushing in different directions," Bruegmann says. "The affluent will be quite successful in maintaining their community and stopping teardowns. The middle-class suburbs won't have the money or the willingness to buck the market trends. Teardowns probably won't offend those people as much." Sidebar: Click here for the National Trusts Teardown Resource Guide » http://www.nationaltrust.org/teardowns/resource_guide.html In 2002, the National Trust drew attention to this growing trend by placing "Teardowns in Historic Neighborhoods" on its list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Last year, the Trust focused on Kenilworth, Ill., a town whose unprotected architectural gems are being torn down. http://www.nationaltrust.org/llmost/kenilworth.html To help arm neighborhood residents, preservationists and local government leaders, the National Trust has published Protecting America's Historic Neighborhoods: Taming the Teardown Trend about the origins and impact of teardowns. More on teardowns at http://www.nationaltrust.org/teardowns/index.html All Rights Reserved © Preservation Magazine I Contact us at: preservation@nthp.org http://www.nationaltrust.org/magazine/archives/arch story/060807p.htm 6/15/2007 Historic bungalow in Delray becomes focus of moving debate Page 1 of 1 I I- Sun-Sentinelcoom 1111111111 //www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pera20feb20,0,232487.story Historic bungalow in Delray becomes focus of moving debate By Erika Slife South Florida Sun-Sentinel February 20, 2007 Delray Beach When the 1925 bungalow-style home was moved across Palm Beach County 13 years ago, saving it from demolition, historic preservationists cheered. Now that it might be moving again, it's drawing protests. The white stucco-and-stone bungalow, located in the heart of the Old School Square Historic District, is in the way of a plan for new stores, an office and residential units. Kirk Joseph Witecha, who lives in the bungalow and uses it as an office, has worked out a deal for the Community Redevelopment Agency to take it off his hands. The CRA, which operates out of a 1939 Monterey-style house next door on North Swinton Avenue, would combine the office and bungalow into one building. The move, CRA officials say, is the only way the bungalow's preservation could be guaranteed. Otherwise, they said, the house could be in danger of demolition. But activists say the building shouldn't be touched. "There's no excuse to allow them to move that building," said resident Claudia Willis, who has e-mailed city officials about the issue. She said that in city laws, "there is nowhere that I can find that it could be demolished. It has to either be a financial burden to the owner, which it is not, or it has to be uninhabitable." if listoric Preservation Board is scheduled to hear the relocation request at Wednesday's meeting. The bungalow and Monterey home originally were moved to North Swinton Avenue from West Palm Beach in 1994. The homes were slated for demolition as part of a Palm Beach International Airport expansion, and the city spent $70,000 to move them via barge on the Intracoastal Waterway. The CRA is willing to spend another $36,500 to move the home again. "We are interested in keeping the house in the proximity of where it is now," CRA Executive Director Diane Colonna said. "We could use the extra space. It would be an easy move for us. The house is in great condition." In October, the Historic Preservation Board approved Witecha's request to demolish a 1922 framed-vernacular structure, which he owns and is located north of the bungalow. Witecha could not be reached for comment, despite attempts by phone. Colonna said the plan is for the two properties to be used for Witecha's new development. Willis said she wants the bungalow to stay where it is. She said the CRA could choose another historic house as an addition to the CRA office. "I think that the CRA could take this as an opportunity to add to the building stock there by moving another house in danger of demolition, like one of the ones on Federal Highway," she said. Erika Slife can be reached at eslife@sun-sentinel.com or 561-243-6690. Copyright © 2007, South Florida Sun-Sentinel • http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pera2Ofeb20,0,6890893,print.story 2/21/2007 Delray bungalow in middle of debate Page 1 of 2 Sun•Sentinel 'CEO m I—J/www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pera20feb20,0,232487.story Delray bungalow in middle of debate Downtown agency pushes to move 1925 home again By Erika Slife South Florida Sun-Sentinel February 20, 2007 Delray Beach • When the 1925 bungalow-style home was moved across the county 13 years ago, saving it from demolition, historic preservationists cheered. Now that it might be moving again, it's drawing protests. The white stucco-and-stone bungalow, located in the heart of the Old School Square Historic District, is in the way of a plan for new stores, an office and residential units. Kirk Joseph Witecha, who lives in the bungalow and uses it as an office, has worked out a deal for the Community Redevelopment Agency to take it off his hands. The CRA, which operates out of a 1939 Monterey-style house next door on North Swinton Avenue, would combine the office and bungalow into one building. The move, CRA officials say, is the only way the bungalow's preservation could be guaranteed. Otherwise, they said, the house could be in danger of demolition. But activists say the building shouldn't be touched. "There's no excuse to allow them to move that building," said resident Claudia Willis, who has e-mailed city officials about the issue. She said that in city laws, "there is r— ere that I can find that it could be demolished. It has to either be a financial burden to the owner, which it is rlr it has to be uninhabitable." The Historic Preservation Board is scheduled to hear the relocation request at Wednesday's meeting. The bungalow and Monterey home originally were moved to North Swinton Avenue from West Palm Beach in 1994. The homes were slated for demolition as part of a Palm Beach International Airport expansion, and the city spent $70,000 to move them via barge on the Intracoastal Waterway. The CRA is willing to spend another $36,500 to move the home again. "We are interested in keeping the house in the proximity of where it is now," CRA Executive Director Diane Colonna said. "We could use the extra space. It would be an easy move for us. The house is in great condition." In October, the Historic Preservation Board approved Witecha's request to demolish a 1922 framed-vernacular structure, which he owns and is located north of the bungalow. Witecha could not be reached for comment, despite attempts by phone. Colonna said the plan is for the two properties to be used for Witecha's new development. Willis said she wants the bungalow to stay where it is. She said the CRA could choose another historic house as an addition to the CRA office. "I think that the CRA could take this as an opportunity to add to the building stock there by moving another house in danger of demolition, like one of the ones on Federal Highway," she said. Erika Slife can be reached at eslife@sun-sentinel.com or 561-243-6690. Wight © 2007, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pera2Ofeb20,0,6890893,print.story?coll=sfla-new... 2/20/2007 '50s buildings in S. Florida: They're 'historic,'but are they worth preserving? Page 1 of 2 'SJ' uit S brie'ocom http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-phistoricl2feb12,0,7319730.story? coll=sfla-home-headlines '50s buildings in S. Florida: They're 'historic,' but are they worth preserving? By Erika Slife South Florida Sun-Sentinel February 12, 2007 Subdivisions. Strip malls. Roadside motels. The Baby Boomers of buildings have hit a milestone this decade: They're turning 50, the benchmark age for historic designation. Mid-century modern architecture -- think Brady Bunch houses and drive-in restaurants -- is eligible to join the ranks of its architectural ancestors, such as Queen Anne, Art Deco and Classic Revival. "We're the new kids on the block for historic preservation," said Virginia Courtenay, owner of a 1955 home in Delray Beach that has a local landmark designation. "We're all steel and glass." In a state that measures its history in decades rather than centuries, Florida historic preservationists are grappling with how to determine what development during the state's largest building boom is considered historic. Preservationists say it's the first time they have found themselves in this position: Instead of fighting to save a few treasures, they have an abundance of old but unremarkable buildings. "Most people don't see them as architectural masterpieces. They represent a development period," said Friederike Mittner, the historic preservation planner for West Palm Beach. "At what point do you preserve everything? Do we start preserving all the McDonald's [restaurants] that are becoming 50 years old?" They're not alone in trying to tackle the issue. Preservationists across the country have been bracing for the moment that mid-century modern architecture turned 50. National "Recent Past" conferences were held in 1995 and 2000 to prepare for it. Industry magazines are writing about it. Last month, the state's Division of Historical Resources asked experts for help in developing historic context for architecture. "We're trying to understand what's important about post-WWII subdivisions, other than the time period," said Ellen Uguccioni, who is on the Florida Historical Commission and Florida Board of Trustees for the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. After World War II, more than 6 million soldiers returned home and, armed with Veteran's Administration loans, spurred a home-building boom. New technology sped up development; new mortgage and loan programs financed it. The result was sprawling suburbs and subdivisions made up of tract homes found in every state from New York to California. The population in Florida grew by 4 million people from 1950 to 1970, almost four times the growth from 1930 to 1950. Entire cities in Broward County, such as Plantation and Tamarac, were established after World War II. Neighborhoods exploded in Palm Beach County. A total of 16,251 homes were built in Palm Beach County between 1945 and 1955, 22,050 in Broward. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-phistoric 12feb 12,0,686896,print.s... 2/13/2007 '50s buildings in S. Florida: They're 'historic,'but are they worth preserving? Page 2 of 2 Two architectural movements sprouted in Florida during this time: MiMo, or Miami Modern, and the Sarasota School of Architecture. While preservationists realize it can't all be historic, they have the task of sifting through it all to pick out the ones that are. "If someone didn't think Paul Revere's house was worth saving, what would we have to remind us of his role in the Revolutionary War? Fifty years later, if we don't save the buildings of the 1950s and 60s, there will be nothing for our kids and grandkids of today," said Diane Smart, president of the Broward Trust for Historic Preservation Inc. But history is in the eye of the beholder. What may not be beautiful today could be revered tomorrow. "What we have to figure out is what's important," said Jess Sowards, a Delray Beach architect. "Like Abe Lincoln's log cabin. In 1850, I would have wanted that thing off my property." Generally, to.earn a designation, a 50-year-old building must be historically significant, such as having an association with an event or person, or have architectural significance. A local designation comes with building limitations, such as owners having to adhere to strict guidelines when adding to or remodeling their homes. But they also get property tax breaks for 10 years on the improvements, and a house with historic significance also increases the overall property values, said Sheldon Jaffee, a real estate agent whose specialty is selling property in historic Old Floresta. Typically, minimalist features are the trademarks of mid-century modern architecture. Aesthetics took second place to function, resulting in sharp angles and ranch-style construction. "Modernists said we don't need all the frill," said Larry Groshart, owner of a 1951 home in Fort Lauderdale that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places this year. However, the style hasn't won over all architectural enthusiasts, complicating preservationists' efforts to preserve it. "It's awful. It's the worst of the worst," grumbled Tomas Lopez-Gottardi, professor of architecture at the Miami School of Architecture. But state preservationists say it's about history, not taste. And that's why they have to figure out what is worth preserving in Florida. "It's been a question for the past 10 or 15 years," said Barbara Mattick, chief of the Bureau of Historic Preservation, which is under the state's Department of State Division of Historical Resources. "We have known this moment is coming." Erika Slife can be reached at eslife@sun-sentinel.corn or 561-243-6690. Copyright © 2007, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-phistoric 12feb 12,0,686896,print.s... 2/13/2007 I,,____ _ \!_.1) PALM a AC. H POST o /io/0 '7 erproposesevelo Defray p reviving By DIANNA SMITH quet facility or it's going to be in danger of being done. The council is a not-for-profit Palm Beach Post Staff Writer John Szerdi, vice president of Liv- lost,"Mayor Jeff Perlman said. agency local governments created to DELRAY BEACH — The colorful ing Designs Group, an architectural The properties are owned by de- help with growth management. architectural quilt of rundown bun- and engineering firm in Boynton veloper'Ibm Worrell.Though they've The Sundy House was home to the galows and historic homes along Beach,proposed moving four historic never been on the market officially, city's first mayor and is on the list of Swinton Avenue may be revived once homes— three cottages on the east the package has been for sale and National Register of Historic Places. again,luring tourists and residents to side of Swinton Avenue and a home was under contract in 2005 for $26 It's well-known for its popular plush the historic haven year-round. behind the Rectory — to the west million,but the deal was dropped. restaurant, funky, intimate inn and The Seaside City Development side of the avenue,which would make Regional planners and local devel- its Taru Gardens, an acre with more Co. wants to buy parts of a three- way for 8,000 square feet of commer- opers have spent six months tossing than 500 different plant species. block area in the historic district and cial space. ideas around for the historic property, The proposal also includes the create an intimate village with the The Cathcart House, one of the a short stroll from the heart of down- block north of the Sundy House, residential inn Sundy House as the oldest homes in the city that now sits town. Perlman has been talking with excluding the check-cashing build- thread. empty, probably would be converted potential buyers for seven years. ing. The proposal is still in its early The proposal includes creating 72 to a bed and breakfast,he said. The package has been a tough nut stages, said Szerdi, who would not additional rentals, operated by the City commissioners welcomed the for developers to crack because of reveal a dollar figure for the sale. Sundy House, which would be scat- proposal,complimenting Szerdi's goal the high cost, the varied zoning and Vice Mayor Rita Ellis called the tered along South Swinton, as well of preserving the historic homes. parking issues.The city called in the plan extraordinary. "It sure looks like building a 100-space underground 'We've got to do something to g1-easure Coast Regional Planning it could fit in Delray,"she said. parking garage and a spa and ban- make this site economically viable Council in 2006 to see what could be Odianna_smith@pbpost.com r, r Homes Sell, and History Goes Private-New York Times Page 1 of 5 NCtu,ork auto er,I7r::1< rs r fLikM.4T CON E.t- ..SZRCD Et oats MJ December 31, 2006 Homes Sell, and History Goes Private By TRACIE ROZHON WILLIAMSBURG,Va. —The old mahogany furniture is shrouded in white dust covers, and the espaliered gardens overlooking the James River have gone to seed. Colonial Williamsburg is selling Carter's Grove, an imposing 18th-century Georgian mansion and one of the most renowned plantations in Virginia. Colin Campbell,Williamsburg's chairman and president, said he had tried to interest other preservation groups in the property,with no luck.And so the 400-acre riverfront residence, closed because of declining attendance and shifting priorities, will be available for private purchase at a price local agents estimate could be well over $20 million. "Perhaps in January," Mr. Campbell said. "We don't want to linger." Although it will be protected by easements to prohibit subdivision, there will be no requirement that Carter's Grove be open to the public. The sale by Williamsburg,the country's biggest and most prestigious living history museum, has riveted preservationists' attention on the plight of hundreds of other house museums across the country that have either closed or are struggling to stay open in the face of dwindling interest, diminished staff and lack of endowment dollars. Robert E. Lee's boyhood home in Alexandria,Va., once a "must see" in AAA guidebooks, is back in private hands, its stately magnolias and elegant federal rooms visible only by virtual tour. In Odessa, Del., six important buildings owned by Winterthur,the museum of antiques collected by Henry Francis duPont,were mothballed for several years and recently"regifted"to the family that donated them. In an escalating debate, some preservation experts argue that the best way to save America's most precarious houses may be to sell them to those who can afford to restore them, or at least keep them up, as private residences. "If you look around the country, this isn't a problem, it's the problem," said Douglas Home, a preservation consultant who advised Williamsburg on its decision to sell Carter's Grove. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/3 1/us/31 preserve.html?ei=5 070&en=f3 e 17bb d6 e7dcfe4&... 1/3/2007 Homes Sell, and History Goes Private -New York Times Page 2 of 5 Between the cost of educational programs, repairs, maintenance and staffing, operating a museum is not cheap. The operation of Locust Grove, an Italianate villa in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., owned by the inventor Samuel Morse, cost about $1.4 million this year, while admission fees generated only about half that. In Perth Amboy, N.J., the state owns the Proprietary House,built by Benjamin Franklin's son William, but the paint is peeling, the fireplaces need repointing and visitation is falling. Officials are looking for a benefactor to give them $3 million. Montgomery Place,the early-19th-century country home of the Livingstons in Annandale, N.Y., was shuttered last year by its owner, Historic Hudson Valley, a group founded by John D. Rockefeller Jr.,who also founded Colonial Williamsburg. Waddell Stillman,the president of the Hudson group, said that he was "just as much a preservationist as anyone"but that he thought"any smart board would consider all the alternatives to declining attendance at a house museum," including selling it back into private hands. At Williamsburg,visitation dropped to 710,000 last year from 1.1 million in 1985, despite two decades of investing millions of dollars to try to make the museum relevant to a younger, more diverse group of tourists. To lure the public to Carter's Grove,Williamsburg built slave cabins made of real logs and a cavernous archeological museum,both of which may be demolished after the plantation is sold. "I think you're going to see a lot of this in the next decade, a lot more of these dispositions," Mr. Home, the preservation consultant, said. Simply put,there may be too many antique houses, with too many similarly furnished living rooms, too few docents left to show them off, and too many families taking advantage of cheaper airfares to show their children places like Versailles,where tourism is increasing. "Do you know why people aren't going to most house museums?" asked Alan Neumann, a preservation architect from Rhinecliff, N.Y. "Because they're boring." As a cost-saving measure, Old Sturbridge Village, the recreated settlement in Massachusetts, has closed its four-year-old restaurant— disappointing 5o couples who had scheduled weddings there — and canceled its annual Thanksgiving festivities. Historic New England,formerly the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/31/us/3 1preserve.html?ei=5070&en=f3e 17bbd6e7dcfe4&... 1/3/2007 Homes Sell, and History Goes Private -New York Times Page 3 of 5 has a Web site featuring four houses for sale to individuals. Carl R. Nold, the group's president, said large preservation organizations like his and the National Trust for Historic Preservation no longer accepted gifts of houses unless they came with a substantial endowment to maintain the buildings and grounds. Some of the same issues are swirling in the greater Philadelphia area, which has 30o house museums, many of them struggling. Barbara Silberman,who founded the Heritage Philadelphia program and is a senior adviser there, called the national lack of tourism and the disrepair of buildings "a looming preservation crisis." Ms. Silberman, like Richard Moe, president of the National Trust, said returning some historic structures to private hands was a sensible alternative, as long as they were protected by easements that would ensure their preservation. Mr. Horne pointed to a generational shift in the preservation movement, "which was once fueled by passion among people who really cared about the buildings,"he said.At the time, he continued,they thought turning them into house museums was the only way to save them. Despite the arguments for privatization, there is anger at Williamsburg's decision, announced Dec. 8. Many preservationists fear that selling Carter's Grove will set a precedent, especially because the National Trust has signed off on the sale. The sale has"terrible ramifications for all of us in the industry,"said Raymond Armater,the executive director of Locust Grove,where in a rare success story admissions actually rose this year. "The National Trust is seen as a leader," Mr.Armater said, "and now they're linked together with Williamsburg on writing the book on how house museums can be decommissioned." Francis R. Kowsky, a professor of art history at the State University at Buffalo, said he feared that the Carter's Grove sale might have "a chilling effect on potential donors." "A house museum is like a public trust, dedicated not only to preserving the house but to interpreting its history," said Mr. Kowsky,the author of"Country, Park and City: The Architecture and Life of Calvert Vaux." In selling Carter's Grove, he said, "we are losing an educational asset." Others suggested that the sale could have a deadening effect on designations by municipal landmarking agencies,which some critics say have already given developers too much sway. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/31/us/3 1preserve.html?ei=5070&en=f3e 17bbd6e7dcfe4&... 1/3/2007 Homes Sell, and History Goes Private -New York Times Page 4 of 5 At Williamsburg,the issue is not just money.Although this year the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation will have an operating deficit of about $36 million, it has a deep cushion: a $750 million endowment. Mr. Campbell, who was president of Wesleyan University and served as president of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund until 2000, said the money from Carter's Grove would go toward building a wing at the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, estimated at $20 million. Williamsburg is also polishing the doorknobs on an elaborate hotel and conference center and raising the barn beams on a recreated 18th-century farm. Mr. Campbell said Williamsburg's focus had changed since 1964,when his foundation accepted the plantation as a gift from the Rockefellers' Sealantic Fund, after the death of the last owner, Mollie McCrea. With her husband,Archibald, Mrs. McCrea increased the number of bedrooms to seven,built out two wings and furnished the house,which architectural historians say has some of the most magnificent paneling in the country,with Colonial Revival furniture from the late 192os and 193os. The paneling, along with the grand staircase —which still bears dents in the banister reportedly made by a British general who rode his horse up the staircase one evening, slashing at the banister with his saber—will be protected. In the future, Mr. Campbell said the foundation's emphasis would be on "citizenship,"with electronic field trips, DVDs and other interactive teaching aids featuring actors. On a recent December afternoon, hundreds of visitors gathered on Duke of Gloucester Street to watch"Revolutionary City," a two-hour war re-enactment that officials said helped bolster visitation at Williamsburg, which was up 6 percent this year but was still far below its peak. During the show, actors dressed as slaves argued about whether a British promise to free them was genuine.A young woman begged an innkeeper for food, replicating the bleak years of the American Revolution,when colonists were starving. In words to warm the heart of any docent, Kyle Calhoun, 9, said that"Revolutionary City"was exciting and that he would tell all his friends about it. "There's a story, you get into it, and they explain it to you," Kyle said. But 14-year-old Harry Scannell called it"Desperate Housewives on the Street." "Revolutionary City,"he told his parents,was just"too much drama." http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/31/us/3lpreserve.html?ei=5070&en=f3 e 1 7bbd6e7dcfe4&... 1/3/2007 sOr ri-i_i_ ir.;,. DELRA_Y _i_ _i_M i . ORUM 'UBLISHING 3ROUP,INC. r W E D N E S D A Y , OCTOBER 1 1 , 2 0 0 6 • VOL . 33 No . 41 J News Former hotel site to be senior housing By DAVID DIPINO TIMES STAFF WRITER The La France Hotel, one of the few places , where traveling black , , , musicians and artists could lodge in 1940s era "" fw - .1 Delray Beach, is undergo- ty: ; ing a face-lift. ,' Renovation and restora- tion efforts have begun to , ' ' ' M '" ‘.; ~'',i improve the Delray Beach r ,r~: landmark at 140 NW i 9 Fourth Ave. s �`:, - --,:,L— °11. City spokesman Ivan '' , , °� . Ladizinsky said residents Woos , ', n .,rt ., * 1 ,� i� have been focused in the '' ' effort to turn the site into " 14 efficiency apartments for seniors and low- income residents. "The overwhelming HOTEL MAKEOVER:The historic LaFrance Hotel is being turned into low-income and senior housing.The projected reaction was it [La France should be completed next fall. Photo/David DiPuno Hotel] should be put aside for retired senior citizens," ed and reconstructed." will be saved. sign," he said. building rather than used he said. "Through commu- According to "I think they're going to He also said the sign, as a landmark sign. ,, nity meetings they decided Ladizinsky, an original save the original and his- which dates to the 1940s, the site should be renovat- piece of the historic hotel toric La France Hotel will be attached to the IN BUILDING continues on 11 `''/.,y'' T No ■ BUILDING to Ave uerthand t to Second W West CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Atlantic Avenue behind the Delray Beach Fire The La France Hotel Department and the renovation project Delray Beach Tennis includes six efficiency Center. The western apartments for seniors. boundary of the district The new apartments is Northwest Sixth will be called La France Avenue. Apartments and an The CRA purchased adjacent lot will be con- the property in 2004. It structed into eight more researched the history senior and low-income of the structure and housing. spoke with the sur- Jennifer Costello of rounding neighborhood the city's Community to determine what to do Redevelopment Agency with the building. said the project should It was at that time the be completed next fall. CRA hired Currie She said anyone Sowards Aguila interested in housing Architects to design La should call the CRA. Place Apartments and "We are accepting appli- cations," Costello said. Best Tec Demolition to The original area is work on the historic part of the West Settlers building. Historic District. Bobby Loy of Best Tec According to Dottie said his company is Patterson, archivist at working hard to get the the Delray Beach area ready for the start Historical Society, the of renovation. "We've district was formed in been diligently trying to 1997 after approval clean the area up," he from the Delray Beach said. City Commission. The parameters of the dis- David DiPino can be trict are from Martin reached at dddipino@ Luther King Boulevard tribune.com. Boca Raton News - The Leader in Local News Online Page 1 of 2 Delray approves demolition of home in historic district Published Thursday,July 13,2006 by Corey Skin ins After months of trying, Shannon Dawson-Correale has finally overcome the major hurdle in the quest to build her dream house Delray City Commissioners Tuesday night approved the demolition of a house Dawson-Correale bought within the city's Del-Idl When Dawson-Correale and her husband, Scott, initially approached city officials about tearing down the house and building a Board denied the request.Several Del-Ida residents had also protested the couple's proposal While Dawson-Correale said she is relieved,the path to the new house still isn't completely clear.The design for the structure- to get that panel's OK. "We'll have to go back to the HPB once again, spending more money in the process,"she said."Of course, I'm happy that the t decision." The long journey for Dawson-Correale began when she purchased the 1,100-square-foot house at 527 N. Swinton Ave. in Jun( Because she felt the house was in bad shape, Dawson-Correale decided that it should be torn down and replaced with a house Her plans were bolstered by the HPB's assertions prior to buying the house that it was built in 1958 and did not"contribute"to t However, after the first design plan was submitted for approval, Delray Historic Preservation Planner Amy Alvarez informed the considered to have historical value. When Dawson-Correale asked for a building permit or records to prove the house was constructed in 1947, none could be foun "We were then told by the planner to go ahead with a design that would end up not being compatible with the rest of Del-Ida,"C getting ourselves into." As a result, HPB members turned down the initial design plans.The plans were then reduced and resubmitted twice, but reject( In addition,both the HPB and Delray commissioners denied a required demolition permit. Dawson-Correale filed an appeal,wh Michael Weiner,the couple's attorney,commented during the appeal hearing that more than 50 signatures had been collected eyesore and should be demolished. He added that tearing the house would make more sense in the long run. "For one thing, it's a house that's proven to not have any historical significance,"Weiner said. "Another factor is the cost. Instea this house, it would take less money to build a new one." A number of Del-Ida residents were in attendance to speak for and against the razing of the home. Resident Joanne Pierce said Delray should be more receptive to the couple's wishes. "I'm embarrassed that they're not able to move here yet because of what they're facing,"Pierce said."This is just awful." Opposing the demolition was resident Carolyn Patton,who felt that the city was responsible for preserving its historical districts "These people should have understood that moving into a historical district entails conforming to specific guidelines,"Patton sa After hearing city staff members state that the house is currently not on any contributing structure list, commissioners ultimately Mayor Rita Ellis cast the dissenting vote. Mayor Jeff Perlman said his vote would have been different if the house had been listed as contributing to the historic district. "This is why we need a moratorium in order to make the rules clearer to people,"said Perlman, referring to a recently passed p historical districts until October while different guidelines are created. While the past year has been financially and emotionally grueling for her, Dawson-Correale said that she is not against the ideE "I've met some wonderfully supportive people. Because of them, I want to live here more than ever now,"she said. "I really feel worthy of historic preservation in years to come. http://www.bocaratonnews.com/index.php?src=news&prid=16266&category=Local+New... 9/14/2006 Boca Raton News - The Leader in Local News Online Page 2 of 2 Contact Corey Siggins at 561-549-0845 or at csiggins@bocanews.com. http://www.bocaratonnews.com/index.php?src=news&prid=16266&category=Local+New... 9/14/2006 Preserving old Delray I Editorial Page 1 of 3 Blogs Index April 21, 2006 Preserving old Delray The first stirrings against overdevelopment of downtown Delray Beach came when residents thought that two projects would be incompatible with their surroundings. That sentiment has spread to residential neighborhoods, and the city, correctly, is taking the complaint seriously. On Tuesday, by a vote of 3-1 —Jon Levinson was the dissenter—the city commission approved a six- month moratorium for some construction and all demolition of houses in Delray Beach's historic neighborhoods. During that time, city staff will draw up guidelines for such work with the idea of protecting older neighborhoods of smaller homes from the overbuilding that opponents call "mansionization"because it is incompatible. The issue came up last month, through a memo from someone who could get the commission's attention: City Manager David Harden. He lives near the Del-Ida neighborhood, and got mad over plans to replace a 1,100-square-foot house with one almost four times larger. In addition to Del-Ida, the neighborhoods include others along Swinton Avenue,west of the Intracoastal Waterway and south of Atlantic Avenue, and along Nassau Street near the beach. The moratorium will block construction of houses larger than 2,000 square feet and expansions that would add at least 50 percent. As historic preservation advocates noted, Delray Beach is acting on what other cities have just puzzled over. Character is a value that matters in neighborhoods, not just presidents. It may come as a surprise to some people,but not everyone believes that bigger always is better. Posted by Opinion staff at April 21, 2006 08:41 AM Comments I've noticed that most of the articles published about the issue of"mansionization" and a loss of charm in Delray Beach have been very one-sided. The side being ignored is that of the innocent home owners affected by these political crusades. Those who have bought neglected and abandoned properties with plans to build a safe home for their families so they could become part of a community they love. Those who have consulted with the Delray Beach Historic Preservation department and have been misled and misinformed. Those who pay two mortgages while their property is uninhabitable,paying for outrageous architect revision fees and engineers reports, while their families suffer through this emotionally and financially draining process that no property owner in America should ever have to endure. Also ignored is the fact that many of the homes within these districts are falling apart because home owners are already so limited as to what they are allowed to do to improve these properties. Ironically, most of the beautifully maintained historic homes in Delray Beach are NOT located within the historic districts, and do not have to deal with the scrutiny of the historic preservation board approval process. When people think of Delray Beach's historic charm, they are actually thinking mostly of homes outside of the historic districts, where property owners can do what it takes to affordably maintain these homes. I fear that the steps being taken to save these historic districts will rather continue to condemn them instead. "Bigger" is not always "better",but "small" "ugly" and "falling apart" will not add charm to the City of Delray Beach. Posted by: Shannon Dawson at April 25, 2006 01:53 PM I've noticed that most of the articles published about the issue of"mansionization" and a loss of charm in http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/editorial/entries/20... 9/14/2006 Preserving old Delray I Editorial Page 2 of 3 Delray Beach have been very one-sided. The side being ignored is that of the innocent home owners affected by these political crusades. Those who have bought neglected and abandoned properties with plans to build a safe home for their families so they could become part of a community they love. Those who have consulted with the Delray Beach Historic Preservation depailiuent and have been misled and misinformed. Those who pay two mortgages while their property is uninhabitable, paying for outrageous architect revision fees and engineers reports,while their families suffer through this emotionally and financially draining process that no property owner in America should ever have to endure. Also ignored is the fact that many of the homes within these districts are falling apart because home owners are already so limited as to what they are allowed to do to improve these properties. Ironically, most of the beautifully maintained historic homes in Delray Beach are NOT located within the historic districts, and do not have to deal with the scrutiny of the historic preservation board approval process. When people think of Delray Beach's historic charm, they are actually thinking mostly of homes outside of the historic districts, where property owners can do what it takes to affordably maintain these homes. I fear that the steps being taken to save these historic districts will rather continue to condemn them instead. "Bigger" is not always "better",but "small" "ugly" and "falling apart" will not add charm to the City of Delray Beach. Posted by: Shannon Dawson at April 25, 2006 01:54 PM I've noticed that most of the articles published about the issue of"mansionization" and a loss of charm in Delray Beach have been very one-sided. The side being ignored is that of the innocent home owners affected by these political crusades. Those who have bought neglected and abandoned properties with plans to build a safe home for their families so they could become part of a community they love. Those who have consulted with the Delray Beach Historic Preservation department and have been misled and misinformed. Those who pay two mortgages while their property is uninhabitable,paying for outrageous architect revision fees and engineers reports, while their families suffer through this emotionally and financially draining process that no property owner in America should ever have to endure. Also ignored is the fact that many of the homes within these districts are falling apart because home owners are already so limited as to what they are allowed to do to improve these properties. Ironically,most of the beautifully maintained historic homes in Delray Beach are NOT located within the historic districts, and do not have to deal with the scrutiny of the historic preservation board approval process. When people think of Delray Beach's historic charm, they are actually thinking mostly of homes outside of the historic districts, where property owners can do what it takes to affordably maintain these homes. I fear that the steps being taken to save these historic districts will rather continue to condemn them instead. "Bigger" is not always "better",but "small" "ugly" and "falling apart" will not add charm to the City of Delray Beach. Posted by: Shannon Dawson at April 25, 2006 01:55 PM I've noticed that most of the articles published about the issue of"mansionization" and a loss of charm in Delray Beach have been very one-sided. The side being ignored is that of the innocent home owners affected by these political crusades. Those who have bought neglected and abandoned properties with plans to build a safe home for their families so they could become part of a community they love. Those who have consulted with the Delray Beach Historic Preservation department and have been misled and misinformed. Those who pay two mortgages while their property is uninhabitable, paying for outrageous architect revision fees and engineers reports, while their families suffer through this emotionally and financially draining process that no property owner in America should ever have to endure. Also ignored is the fact that many of the homes within these districts are falling apart because home owners are already so limited as to what they are allowed to do to improve these properties. Ironically, most of the beautifully maintained historic homes in Delray Beach are NOT located within the historic districts, and do not have to deal with the scrutiny of the historic preservation board approval process. When people http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/editorial/entries/20... 9/14/2006 Preserving old Delray I Editorial Page 3 of 3 1 ' think of Delray Beach's historic charm, they are actually thinking mostly of homes outside of the historic districts, where property owners can do what it takes to affordably maintain these homes. I fear that the steps being taken to save these historic districts will rather continue to condemn them instead. "Bigger" is not always "better", but "small" "ugly" and "falling apart" will not add charm to the City of Delray Beach. Posted by: Shannon Dawson at April 25, 2006 01:56 PM http://www.palmb eachpost.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/editorial/entries/20... 9/14/2006 Del Ida couple wins OK to build despite neighbors' misgivings Page 1 of 2 Gal PRINTTHIS Palm ea hPost.com Del Ida couple wins OK to build despite neighbors' misgivings By Dianna Smith Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Wednesday, September 06, 2006 DELRAY BEACH—City commissioners refused to overturn a recent decision made by the Historic Preservation Board, giving a local couple a chance to build a two-story home in the Del-Ida Park Historic District. Scott and Shannon Dawsons'plans to build a 2,467-square-foot home at 527 N. Swinton Ave. have flustered some neighbors who say the design won't fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. Two residents Livia Landry and Hayden Burros—asked commissioners Tuesday to tell the couple to get new plans. More local news But after spending more than 90 minutes Latest breaking news,photos and all of today's Post stories. patiently listening to comments from both •State news sides, commissioners decided to say no. Storm 2006:Hurricane news • Sound off in the forum The Historic Preservation Board had • Columnists already approved the designs Aug. 2,but • Crime, live scanners Landry and Burros appealed the board's • Photos I Special reports decision on several counts, including that • Weather I Traffic I Obituaries the plans don't follow the city's historic guidelines. When the plans made it to the Historic Preservation Board, city staff recommended the board approve the design,but only if the owners follow certain conditions, such as making the windows square instead of oval and removing arches from the porch. The Historic Preservation Board later approved the plans, but did not force the conditions on the couple. Residents who oppose the design call it a Key West-style home and they say it doesn't match the character of the historic neighborhood. Some residents have circulated e-mails accusing Scott Dawson of being a developer and building in old neighborhoods in Atlanta. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Del+Ida+couple+wi... 9/8/2006 Del Ida couple wins OK to build despite neighbors' misgivings Page 2 of 2 f The couple also owns the home at 450 N. Swinton Ave. and residents worry they might try to subdivide the property and build two homes. Shannon Dawson said her husband is a mortgage broker, not a developer, and that the couple plans to eventually sell or rent the house they are in now once the new house is built. "It infuriates me that they'd go searching," Shannon Dawson said. "We've never developed anything historic in Atlanta. Trust me, if we had, we would never have bought this property. It's been a living nightmare." Though the couple recently received permission from commissioners to demolish the 1,100-square-foot home at 527 N. Swinton Ave., she said they haven't done so yet because they're offering it to anyone interested in saving the home. So far, she said,nobody wants it. Those who wish the design would change say their feelings about the plans aren't personal, they just want to preserve the historic charm. "We're not against a house being built on this property," Landry said. "This is about building an appropriate project." Andrea Harden, wife of City Manager David Harden, also spoke to commissioners, first stating she didn't want to stand before her husband's bosses, but she felt the issue was important enough to speak up. "I am begging you, do not forever change the face of the Del-Ida district and Swinton. Swinton is a jewel," Harden said. In April, commissioners placed a temporary stop on most construction and demolition in the historic districts so staff could work to tighten guidelines that would make it tougher for developers to build mansion-like homes. Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/pbcsouth/content/Iocal_news/epaper/2006/09/06/m10b_DBHIST_0906.html Li Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Del+Ida+couple+wi... 9/8/2006 Preservationists square off with some residents over rules in Delray historic district Page 1 of 2 Sun-Sen ine1 , "'chit http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phistoricOlsep01,0,2874715.story? coll=sfla-news-palm Preservationists square off with some residents over rules in Delray historic district By Erika Slife South Florida Sun-Sentinel September 1, 2006 Delray Beach • A presentation that was supposed to provide clearer guidelines for building in historic districts morphed into a debate Thursday night between property rights supporters and preservationists. A design firm recommended that the city exert more restrictions on building projects within the city's five historic districts, such as implementing tighter design guidelines so new construction is more harmonious with the surrounding community. The findings by West Palm Beach-based REG Architects Inc. came after a three-month study and meetings with the neighborhoods to find out which issues the historic districts face. The presentation sparked protest by some in the crowd of approximately 80 who said they did not want the city encroaching on their property rights. "We want to go forward and you're telling us we can't go forward?" one woman asked. "Do we have any benefit of being the Marina Historical District?" The firm's recommendations come toward the end of a six-month moratorium on most building projects within the historic districts. City officials are using the break in construction to hammer out clearer, and more consistent, building guidelines within historically sensitive neighborhoods. Besides Marina, the city's historic districts are Old School Square, Nassau Park, Del-Ida and West Settlers. The city and the Community Redevelopment Agency hired REG Architects for $100,000 for its consultation. CRA Executive Director Diane Colonna said city attorneys are reviewing new guidelines for the historic districts and are considering extending the moratorium. Part of REG's 100 recommendations, which were not part of the presentation, include hiring a city architect to redline plans for new construction, conduct an in-depth inventory of historic and nonhistoric structures and update the list every five to 10 years, protect old trees and place historic markers in every district. However, some residents were unnerved by the firm's recommendation to impose tighter control over construction. Most divided were residents of the Marina District, next to the Intracoastal Waterway. In the southern part of the district, at the corner of Southeast Fourth Street and busy Federal Highway, one-story historic cottages shoulder modern, bigger neighbors, such as four-story town homes and large mansions along the Intracoastal. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phistoricO 1 sep01,0,898416,print.sto... 9/1/2006 Preservationists square off with some residents over rules in Delray historic district Page 2 of 2 In most historic neighborhoods, property owners can build up to 35 feet tall; in the city's central business district, buildings can be 48 feet, or 60 feet if special conditions are met. Residents from the southern end of the Marina District said Thursday they would rather secede from the historic neighborhoods than be stifled by its restrictions. Erika Slife can be reached at eslife@sun-sentinel.com or 561-243-6690. Copyright © 2006, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phistoric01 sep01,0,898416,print.sto... 9/1/2006 Architects urge changes to save Delray's historic charm Page 1 of 3 PRINTTHIS PalmBeachPost.com Architects urge changes to save Delray's historic charm By Dianna Smith Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Friday, September 01, 2006 DELRAY BEACH—Carving out some buildings that don't belong in historic districts and giving more power to the city's historic preservation planner could be two of the many ways the city could save the charm of the five historic districts. A recent study of the city's historic districts revealed not just what the city can do better in the districts, but also what the city has done wrong. REG Architects Inc. of West Palm Beach highlighted the good and the bad of each district on Thursday, noting how some shine and how others are slowly being destroyed. More local news In the West Settlers District, for example, Latest breaking news, photos and all of today's Post stories. the firm suggestsredrawing the district to •State news exclude Atlantic Grove—a 3 1/2 -story Storm 2006:Hurricane news cluster of condominiums and businesses • Sound off in the forum built by the city's community • Columnists redevelopment agency. • Crime, live scanners • Photos I Special reports "I just found out that Atlantic Grove • Weather I Traffic I Obituaries shouldn't be in our neighborhood," Charles Broadnax said with a laugh. "Atlantic Grove overpowered us. It's huge. The neighborhood has changed. But it's done. How can you turn it around?" More than 80 residents, most of them worried that developers could destroy the city's historic districts, crammed into city hall commission chambers to hear REG Architects' suggestions about how the city tighten design guidelines in the districts. Earlier this year, many irate residents complained to the city commission about homes in the historic districts that had been demolished and replaced with "McMansions." The new homes didn't fit in with the character of the neighborhoods,residents said, and as more of those homes appeared, the more residents worried. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Architects+urge+ch... 9/1/2006 Architects urge changes to save Delray's historic charm Page 2 of 3 In April, the commission placed a six-month stop on most construction and demolition in the historic districts so the city could tighten building and demolition guidelines. It hired REG Architects to study the five historic districts -Nassau, Old School Square,Marina, Del-Ida Park and West Settlers. The suggestion that sparked the most debate revolved around changing the boundaries of some of the districts so the city could boost the number of contributing buildings in each neighborhood. The report used Atlantic Grove in the West Settlers District and the "McMansions" at the southern end of the Marina District as examples. Residents, especially those from the Marina District, questioned the possible move. Wallis McMillin of REG Architects said carving the historic districts would be a difficult decision because once the tightening starts, a city could end up with nothing. But, she also said, if a cluster like Atlantic Grove doesn't contribute to the neighborhood then "why not remove it?" The firm also suggests giving more responsibility to the historic preservation planner instead of requiring that almost everything be approved by the historic preservation board. And those on the preservation board should take walking tours and study each district carefully, said Rick Gonzalez, president of REG Architects. "If you're on the historic preservation board, maybe you should know something about the five districts," he said. Those who want to buy property in the districts should sign an affidavit stating they understand the building restrictions in historic districts, he said. And Gonzalez suggested the city include historic districts in the local register of historic places and that the city limit new construction adjacent to historic districts to three stories only. As for the districts' appearance, Gonzalez said the streetscape in the Nassau District should be used as examples for other historic districts. An estimated 90 percent of the homes in this small district are considered contributing buildings. In the Marina District, he said several additions tacked onto the older homes were "poorly done." In the Old School Square District, the pressure of demolition and development are evident, he said, and there are some buildings in the district that are old and could be moved to West Settlers District if development is planned for the areas. And those who want to demolish a contributing structure in a district should first seek professional support from two people who can back up an owner's claim that the building cannot be saved and should be torn down. Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/pbcsouth/content/local_news/epaper/2006/09/01/s1 b_dbhistoric_0901.html n Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://p almb eachpo st.printthi s.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Architects+urge+ch... 9/1/2006 , • _ .. . , • D,elra Beach :....1,,,,..;1...,•_,'_ ;a SOUTH FLORIDA SUN - SENTINEL I FRIDAY I AUGUST 1 1 , 2006 Community News 1 RootsLI d ^; ywr 1 r Festiv -tall.. "fey.. - . looks ... ,. . . , .:„ , • , ,,i .. f .,:,.,,.,,,, ... ., ahead . _ , .... ,... , , ..,. , . : , , , , , . . ._ .,.. ` 1 Founder's absence ^5 ��� won't stop celebration1 • � xd".�°.� � '+, BYJINNI)rERSFIAPIRRO SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT }." ' , - — The 29th annual Roots Festival in Delral= ' \ IIII*". `' " I Beach has gone on in founder Elizabeth Wesley— absence. Saturday's Roots Cultural Festival Parade an- iLiblima-"H'( . ...rA free gospel concert afterward at Old Scho,- s. I News House returns visitors to time of Depression By DANIELLE M.MARKEL was added to the National ;, T be-cause it provides TIMES STAFF WRITER Register of Historic Places - • `" ! ' ; insight into values, in 2002. lifestyles and social con- Delray Beach's historic Back in the 1930s,weal • .„1 - , sciousness of members of Sandoway House, former- thy winter residents con- " ,, the upper class who were ly known as the J.B. Evans tinued to build homes - ;,,• moving to Delray Beach House, takes those who along the beach, even x ' ` F.. in the 1930s. The large visit it back to the time of while most Americans . . , ,; arched window on the the Great Depression and were facinghard times. ;ofk,. ',,�,,,fir exemplifies the M *'"F cli,i building's southern p political, The Sandoway House was , ,, facade, which people on economic and social constructed in the resort the street are not able 'to trends in the city during colonial revival style, a i a see, is evidence of Evans' the 1930s. modesttype of structure r lack of ostentation. The house was built in that emerged in Delray When the Evans family 4 1936 as the home of J.B. Beach during the Depres- e moved out of the house, Evans, a retired produce sion. It was a strong con- William Hood bought it broker . from Deerfield trast to the flamboyant ! and lived there with his Beach. Evans hired Mediterranean revival ! family for more than 20 Samuel Ogren, Delray style that had become years. Hood added a Beach's first architect, to in the roaringA MOMENT IN TIME:The National Historic Sandoway popular House in Delray Beach,with its unique architecture of the garageu and a wrap- designf his home. Ogren 1920s. y q around porch, neither of also designed the high Resort colonial revival 1920s, represents the cultural significance of the Great which has been removed. school and gymnasium is a combination of colo- Depression.Staff photo/Jason Arnold The Sandoway House that now comprise Old nial and vernacular styles coastline. case, pine floors, cypress almost was demolished or School Square. with resort details like bal- Notable elements of the ceilings, crown moldings moved to another area so The New England clap- conies, and the Sandoway house include a hipped and double-hung win- that town homes could be board house remains rela- House is one of the last roof with asphalt shingles dows. built on the site, which had tively unchanged from the remaining historic build- and a central chimney. The Sandoway House time it was constructed. It ings of this style along the There is a winding stair- is culturally significant, •DEPRESSION continues c^1O A t ■ HISTORIC The City Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 voted 3-1 fora moratorium on any further demolitions regulations. and large-scale construe- "I'm usually opposed to tion in all of the city's his- moratoriums,but I think toric districts for six we need it this time," months.Vice Mayor Jon Mayor Jeff Perlman said. Levinson was the only dis- "You get to the tipping senter, saying the current point. Once you have the code should be sufficient wrong house go onto a to deny permits for these street, it disturbs the rest homes. of the street." During the moratorium, In a memo to the City 1 city staff and historic dis- Commission, City trict residents will develop Manager David Harden further appropriate limits- said that if numerous large i, tions that assure future houses were approved, it development respects the would lead to the destruc- I ' surrounding neighbor- tion of the historic dis- hood's character, architec- tricts. He said the commu- tural style, scale and more. nity's ambiance would suf- "This gives us a chance fer from the loss of the to take a breather, do it character of the older right, and come back with buildings and the open something that will protect space around them. these districts for a while," Harden said the current Perlman said. code gives the Historic N Preservation Board suffi- 1 cient basis for denying permits for these homes, because their size and , mass are incompatible t with the historic district. But the board been hesitant to denyhas projects and requested specific guidelines further limiting lot coverage, building height,required::pen space and floor area ratio. Historic Delray area awaits its fate Page 1 of 3 PRINTTHIS PalmBeachPost.corn Historic Delray area awaits its fate By Dianna Smith Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Sunday, June 04, 2006 DELRAY BEACH—Virginia Snyder's cat won't leave its yard. Who could blame it?Bubastis lives in a slice of paradise off South Swinton Avenue where it sunbathes behind a stone wall and chases lizards through the plentiful flower gardens. Snyder used to live there,too. For 35 years, she and her husband, Ross, made their home at the Cathcart House, behind that stone wall, in the center of those gardens. More local news The Snyders bought the house in 1971, but they moved out in Latest breaking news, photos January on account of the stairs and a bad hip.They return every and all of today's Post stories. day to feed Bubastis. •State news Storm 2006:Hurricane news "All right, I'm coming,"Snyder said one recent sunny afternoon,walking slowly toward a • Sound off in the forum hungry black cat with yellow eyes. Snyder recalled how much she loved her house and • Columnists this street, pointing to beautiful trees and flowers with bright-colored petals, pretty enough • Crime, live scanners to pick. "It's just a feeling of Delray.There's a sense of community here." • Photos I Special reports •Weather I Traffic I Obituaries And the city wants to keep it that way. But this colorful architectural quilt of rundown bungalows, historic homes and businesses and varied zoning has proved a tough nut for developers to crack,which is why the city has called in regional planners to take a look. The now vacant house is part of a package deal,though it's never been on the market officially.The 7 acres, a short stroll from the heart of downtown, is owned by reclusive developer Tom Worrell, and it was under contract a year ago for$26 million, but the contract was dropped.This seems to be the norm. Developers can't figure out how to make the numbers work. "It was like working a Rubik's Cube,"said Wes Spicer, a local developer with Essell Marketing Unlimited Inc. Spicer had the property under contract last year for about four months and unsuccessfully tried to decrease the selling price to$20 million. "It's fascinating property. Somebody's gotta get really creative with it. Economically,we just couldn't make it happen." Mayor Jeff Perlman said just about every developer in town has looked at the pieces, but no one has been able to conquer the problems that come with them. One roadblock is the high cost. "I tell the developers it's not the city's job to justify the price and guarantee the return on the investments,"he said. Another is the mix of zoning. Most of the land in the package sits in the Old School Square Historic District,where historic buildings cannot be demolished and building height and density restrictions were tightened last year. http://palmb eachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Historic+Delray+ar... 6/5/2006 Historic Delray area awaits its fate Page 2 of 3 It includes the Sundy House,which was home to the city's first mayor and is one of the oldest homes in the city.The building, on the list of National Register of Historic Places, is a popular plush restaurant and funky inn. The package also includes the Cathcart House. Once home to a Mr. Cathcart who, rumor has it, loved his wife so much the he put a red bow on the front door and surprised Mrs. Cathcart with it on Christmas Day 1910. The bohemian-style house with bright-green shutters, a copper roof and two front doors still decorated with the original etched glass didn't have electricity until the 1920s,even though the city got it in 1914. Mr. Cathcart tried to reject it, later owner Snyder said, smiling. Next to the Sundy House was a bakery called Sweet Art,which closed last month,and next to Sweet Art is The Rectory,which really was a minster's house many years ago but is now a shop. Worrell owns it all. He gutted the inside of the rectory, renovated it and paid Haitian artists to paint the rooms in 84 vibrant colors. The package includes the former Milagro Center on Southwest Sixth Avenue outside the historic district. It's a building Perlman has his eye on. He said he would be interested in pushing the city or the community redevelopment agency to buy it and include it somehow in the city's cultural plan, but if Worrell keeps all the properties as a package,that won't be an option. The tiny cottages with chipped pastel paint on the east and west side of South Swinton Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and First Street are part of the mix.All except one are vacant, and most are rundown.Worrell tried to remodel them, but architect John Szerdi said they required such an extensive amount of work that repairing them didn't make financial sense. Szerdi,who has worked on projects with Worrell for 12 years and spoke on his behalf, said there has been discussion of moving the cottages or using them for commercial activity.There's been talk of increasing the number of residential units for the Sundy House or creating time shares through a hotel-condominium venture. There have been various proposals to the city's planning and zoning board, but Szerdi said"it hasn't been the best of conversations." Perlman,the mayor, said he wants whatever happens on South Swinton Avenue to fit in with the charm of what already exists. "It's intriguing. It's a difficult project to make work," Perlman said. The stalemate prompted the city commission to bring in the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council,which has spent the past month studying South Swinton Avenue and two other areas of town:Atlantic Plaza near the Intracoastal Waterway and the oceanfront Hotel Vista Del Mar.The city is paying the council$42,500 to develop proposals for each project,which will be presented to the commission June 13. Though the planning council—a not-for-profit organization created by local governments that provides planning and technical assistance and assists in carrying out growth management programs—has met with the public twice, Szerdi said he has not been contacted by the group. "I was surprised that we really weren't notified of that," he said."Out of respect,they should contact the people." The council did not return phone calls seeking comment. While officials share ideas of how they think the properties should be redeveloped, Snyder will continue to visit her former home and enjoy her garden and feed her cat. Her memories of South Swinton Avenue back in the day are vivid, and she hopes that happens to her neighborhood will be quaint and lovely and just right. Snyder chuckled when she recalled a commission meeting years ago when a councilman said, "You might as well forget South Swinton, it's too far gone." "I thought, 'We're on South Swinton and it's going to come back up,"Snyder said. And it did. But the next move is up to Worrell. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Historic+Delray+ar... 6/5/2006 Historic Delray area awaits its fate Page 3 of 3 Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/local_news/epaper/2006/06/04/s1 c_db_swinton_0604.html CI Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmb eachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Historic+Delray+ar... 6/5/2006 • I. le FORUM PUBLISHING DELRAy TIMES GROUP,INC. W E D N E S D A Y , MAY 31 , 2 0 0 6 • VOL . 33 No . 22 L . News Deiray home placed on historic register ..,.., By DANIELLE M.MARKEL , NV ,, " ,, ` ,,,, TIMES STAFF WRITER "° 1 ht r associated with the life of ' an important person or his- The Sewell G. Biggs ; toric event. house is not the typical his- ` ' --:,,. A house also can qualify toric home in Delray . --- _ a if it characterizes a distinc- Beach. The modern, cubic- d -- ` tive architectural style or if • t ,� ' a prominent architect designed house at 212 ,,, - .. -w. __ _ , ; ! , 1, " : designed it, accordingto Seabreeze Ave. was built �r . d.o� I ', y „fere ----- _ 3 the city's Historic during a time when mod- "--------___ __ k 1 `` 1 " Preservation Board guide- ernismm Florida after World War `" lines. was a popular trend ' II " to f. Once the board desig- - rx o nates a home as historic,its Erskine Courtenay said members must approve he paid less than $60,000 ! ; !; ;, any changes to its exterior. for the house when he Sewell G. Biggs, the bought it in 1973. "Nobody home's original owner, wanted it, it was in bad commissioned mid-20th repair, he said. 1 century architect Paul For three decades, HISTORIC HOME:The Sewell G. Biggs house at 212 Seabreeze Ave. last year was added to Rudolph to design the Courtenay and his wife, the local register of historic places..Architect Paul Rudolph designed the house with a nau- house. Although Rudolph Virginia, have cherished tical theme inside and out. Submitted photo has designed many homes the house and last year and buildings in Florida, they had it added to the built in this era, I wanted it Courtenays said they For a house to be desig- the Biggs' house is the only local register of historic saved for the town," hoped to set an example of nated as historic, it needs one he designed in Delray places. Virginia Courtenay said. historic preservation in a to be at least 50 years old, Beach. "There are very few his- By designating their neighborhood that is being exemplify the trends of the toric houses left that were home as historic, the pressured by demolition. community, and it must be •HOME continues on 13 • HOME Original steel beams CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 painted battleship gray are exposed. When she moved here Rudolph approved the from Kentucky, Virginia changes when the Court- Courtenay thought all the enays put on an addition in houses looked alike. 1981. They added a lower "When I saw this, and floor, which houses a learned who the architect library,guest bedroom and was, I just fell in love with laundry room. it, and I loved the light," Besides their love of the she said. The Courtenays uniquely designed home, have strived to keep their the Courtenays have house as close to the origi- something else in common nal design as possible. with the home's original James Sinks and his owner: an affinity for art. father, Irwin, built the "That tie is important to house in 1955. They also me," said Virginia are known for building his- Courtenay, who works as toric sites near Atlantic an interior designer. Avenue,including the 1926 Amy Alvarez, the city's high school and the Casa historic preservation plan- del Ray Hotel. ner, said she would like to The Courtenays' house see the owners of more is long and narrow,and the historic homes add them to north and south walls are the local register of his- made of windows desig- toric places. ned to catch winds off the "We only have five his- ocean in a time before air toric districts. That leaves conditioning. out a lot of historic The two-bedroom house resources we have that has a ship-like galley should be protected," she kitchen centered around a said. "Individual designa- large living area. tion is an extra layer of Rudolph was in the protection." Navy in World War II, For information about Erskine Courtenay said, the local register of his- and he designed the house toric places, call Amy with nautical influences. Alvarez at 561-243-7284. Construction moratorium again stops Delray couple from renovating house Pu:Nishcil atutUay.r.1ay 2E.2006 ,y Corey Sigq ns - Delray Beach resident Shannon Dawson had always envisioned turning the deteriorated property she bought in the city's Del-Ida Park historical district into a dream house. But that dream is turning into an ongoing nightmare. Some 10 months after she and her husband, Scott Correale, bought the property,the couple received another blow last week when the Delray Historic Preservation Board(HPB)rejected for the third time the design plans for a new home to be built at the site. The couple's plans have been shoved to the back burner by a recently passed moratorium that prohibits any demolition or new construction in historical districts for the next six months while different guidelines are created. Dawson,who filed the application to redevelop her property before the moratorium was adopted,said city officials'decision to call a moratorium has had a devastating impact on her family--financially and emotionally. "We've gone through a lot,changing the design plans three times to be compatible with the neighborhood and spending so much money in the process.After all that,we have to wait six more months,"Dawson said."The city made a mistake and is not allowing us to affordably improve this property." As Dawson explained,she and Correale went before the HPB prior to acquiring the 1,100-square-foot house in July 2005. Preservation Board members told the couple that the house was originally built in 1958 and did not "contribute"to the neighborhood's historical designation. "Scott and I made the decision to tear down the house and build another one in its place,"she said. "Because the original house was in such bad shape, it would have cost more to bring it up to code and add on." However, after Dawson and Correale submitted the first design plan for approval, Delray Historic Preservation Planner Amy Alvarez informed them that the house was actually built in 1947 and was considered as possibly"contributing"in nature. Dawson asked for a building permit or records to prove the house was constructed in 1947,but none could be found. 'We were then told by the planner to go ahead with a design that would end up not being compatible with the rest of Del-Ida,"Dawson said.'We didn't know what we were getting ourselves into." Repeated calls by The Boca Raton News to Alvarez were not returned. The initial design plans,which called for a 3,800-square-foot house,were ultimately rejected by the HPB. Dawson and Correale reduced the plans as a result and were turned down two more times. According to Dawson,the revisions did fit in with the guidelines set by the HPB before the moratorium took place. "I just don't understand where the city is coming from,"she said."We now have to revise the plans for a fourth time and pay for it ourselves, and it is an expensive process,"she said. "We shouldn't have to suffer because of what's happened." Delray Mayor Jeff Perlman said that better guidelines should give a clearer picture of what projects can and cannot be done within a historical district. "These projects need to be done right so that the historical feel of the neighborhoods is not compromised," Perlman said."Hopefully,the new guidelines will accomplish this." Dawson and her family are currently going back and forth between Coral Springs and Atlanta, Ga.,waiting for the day when they can finally call Delray"home." "It's a real shame.We love Delray and want to make everything work out so we can live there,"Dawson said."Right now,though,we're in limbo." Contact Corey Siggins at 561-549-0845 or at csiggins@bocanews.com. Send this page to a friend rL 3 ef FORUMDELRAY PUBLISHING GROUP,INC. W E D N E S D A Y , MAY 1 7 , 2 0 0 6 • VoL . 33 No . 20 Downtown scenarios to be presentedBy DANIELLE M.MARNEL TIMES STAFF WRITER significant development city staff members and ing a plan to the City ings on Atlantic Avenue proposals in Delray Beach. about 100 Delray residents, Commission June 13. while preserving a village The Treasure Coast The three sites are the who expressed their con- Marcela Camblor, Regional Planning Council Atlantic Plaza roe the setting. property rty at cerns and their visions for regional council's urban Residents who attended recently came to town to 777 E. Atlantic Ave., lead a on devel- Hotel Vista Del Mar be the sites. design director, began the this month's meeting lead a workshopin downtown currently prop- No final decisions were meeting by going over the expressed similar values, erty,opm called the made. Downtown Master Plan, saying they love the down- area. It gathered residents' Bermuda Inn, at 64 S. The council's plan is to which the council created town the wayit views and members will Ocean Blvd.;and the South create development sce- after meeting with Delray concerned return May 25 to present Swinton Avenue area narios for each site result- residents five years ago. future. is but are development scenarios between Atlantic Avenue ing from the meeting and At the session in 2001, Theyabout the and take additional input. and Southeast/Southwest present them at next more than 200 residents desire to walk The City Commission Second Street. expressed the requested that e plan- week's workshop. It will shared their ideas. They said higher density r is evi- requestedThe regional planning take additional feedback envisioned a safe, pedestri- dent because there _ ning council assist in a dis- council conducted a work- from residents at that an-friendly, self-sufficient more cars cussion regarding three shopwith elected officials, workshopbefore present- citywith on the road. mixed-use build- II PLANNING continues on 14 them more attractive. ■ PLANNING didn't putsomething He CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that came from an archi- tectural rendering." Annette Annechild, Dana Little, an urban founder of Save Delray, designer for the planning said she likes the Master council, said the city needs Plan but is concerned that to come up with a strategy it is not being followed.She to preserve historic struc- said newly constructed tures while respecting buildings don't fit the property rights.He said the design of the city."We don't council could work on a need you to help us get our plan that would encourage ideas together, as much as owners to preserve historic we need you to help us structures. implement them," she said Karen Preston,the exec- to the council in hopes that utive director of the Delray the meeting would yield Beach Historical Society, more tangible results. expressed concern for Resident Rich Edick said what she feels is a clash Delray's character comes between the enticement to from historic structures, preserve and the entice- and that's what people ment to develop. People think about when they are coming in who want to think of Delray. make their money and go "I think you guys are somewhere else, she said, missing the point if you and that's not what the city think that's what the peo- wants. pie want," he said of The planning council Atlantic Plaza. "Look what welcomes suggestions Worrell did with the Sundy from residents. To contact House; he took existing_ th-; council call 772-221- structures and gave them 4060 or e-mail curb appeal, and made studio@tcrpc.org. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL C • SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 3H loss of charm in Delray Beach tend to glorify this political plot and have been very one-sided.The side being ignored is that of the innocent homeowners affected by these political crusades. Some purchased neglected and abandoned properties with plans to build a safe home for their families.Some have complied with all regulations and directions from city officials. t Historic districts Also ignored is the fact that many of the homes need De!rays help within these districts are Many in Delray Beach falling apart because fail to realize the negative homeowners are already impact of the newly so limited as to what they adopted moratorium, are allowed to do to which serves to further improve these properties. strip us of our property Ironically,most of the rights,leaving neglected older yet beautifully buildings and declining maintained homes in property values to remain. Delray Beach are not I cannot help but notice within the historic that large-scale districts,and do not have development is occurring to deal with the scrutiny of everywhere except in the the Historic Preservation historic districts.So why Board approval process.I impose a moratorium fear that the drastic specifically on these measures being taken to districts?I view this save these historic moratorium as a poor districts will ultimately attempt on the city's condemn them instead. behalf to show concern "Bigger"is not always for its overdevelopment "better",but"small" by taking away the "ugly"and"falling apart" property rights of will not add charm to the homeowners while they City of Delray Beach. continue to approve high SHANNON DAWSON density condominium D E L R A Y BEACH projects. Most of the articles recently published about the moratorium,issues of "mansionization"and a Delray residents express concerns about city's future growth Page 1 of 2 €r`- PRINTTHIS Paim eachPost.co n Delray residents express concerns about city's future growth By Will Vash Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Sunday, May 07,2006 DELRAY BEACH—About 100 residents turned out Saturday to voice their concerns about the city's downtown master plan and several proposed redevelopment sites during a charette held by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. The council was hired by the city for$42,500 to study the proposed developments of Atlantic Plaza near the Intracoastal Waterway and the oceanfront Hotel Vista Del Mar projects, as well as the future of South Swinton Avenue. More local news Loud opposition to the original Atlantic Plaza proposal, a mixed- uset breaking news,photos project to include 306 dwellings in 60-foot-high buildings that was unveiled last year, Latest and all aking, Post stories. prompted Mayor Jeff Perlman to call in the planning council,which helped devise the city's •State news downtown master plan several years ago. Storm 2006:Hurricane news • Sound off in the forum And planning council members got plenty more feedback Saturday. • Columnists • Crime, live scanners Resident Annette Annechild,who spearheaded savedelray.com,a growth-control group of • Photos I Special reports several hundred people created last year amid the outcry of opposition to the Atlantic •Weather I Traffic! Obituaries Plaza proposal, said the city hasn't implemented its current development plans and has allowed projects that don't fit in with existing structures. "Your plan is great now, if we put it in use,"Annechild said."This seems to be an exercise in folly. It's a big wish list." While most of the speakers sought tighter restrictions on development, local artist Susan Saban said she likes the design of the proposed Atlantic Plaza. "That is the ugliest shopping center I've ever seen,"Saban said of the current four-story office building and cluster of one-story shops just west of Veterans Park. "The new plan is absolutely gorgeous,with room for new space." Many of the comments centered on issues of density sparked by the condominium building boom in the bustling downtown area around Atlantic Avenue. Bob Sparvero, president of the Beach Property Owners Association, said density and height were key issues. "The ideal height is three stories. We're now looking at 60 feet,"Sparvero said."Many people are disappointed how it's being played out." Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Diane Colonna said density was not the problem. "I think that's a tired argument,"Colonna said. "It's really the design that matters." John Miller, a member of the city's historic preservation board, said another concern is the future of a string of historic pastel- hued cottages on Swinton Avenue,just south of Atlantic Avenue. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Delray+residents+e... 5/7/2006 Delray residents express concerns about city's future growth Page 2 of 2 The colorful one-story clapboard cottages are owned by multimillionaire developer and investor Thomas Worrell,who also owns and renovated the historic Sundy House at Swinton Avenue and Southeast First Street. Worrell reportedly has put the cottages,as well as the Sundy House, on the market. "They should be preserved on site,"Miller said. "If they had to be removed it would have to be the last resort." Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council planners said they will take all the residents'views and come up with several design proposals at a city hall meeting later this month. After compiling the information from Saturday's meeting and future hearings,the planning council will try to incorporate those comments while working with city staffers and property owners. Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/pbcsouth/content/local_news/epaper/2006/05/07/s1 c_DBTC_0507.html Li Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Delray+residents+e... 5/7/2006 --.Historical society's archives to move Page 1 of 2 Sun• 'SJ' entine1 Cif m http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-bb07archivesmay07,0,569475.story? coll=sfl-news-palmcomm Historical society's archives to move By Rhonda J. Miller South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 7, 2006 The oceanfront house in Gulf Stream built by a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family in 1931 and 1932 was vacant, musty and scheduled for demolition when Robert Ganger and his parents bought it in 1969. Ganger's parents did basic repairs until the 1990s, when he began complete restoration. One of Ganger's first stops was the archives room of the Delray Beach Historical Society to research the house, the land and the Depression- era time when it was built. Now, the archives room is losing its lease for 800 square feet of space on the second floor of the Cornell Museum in Old School Square, which it has occupied since 1991. The monthly rent of slightly more than $400 for the archives room is considerably lower than market prices for space within the city limits, according to historical society Executive Director Karen Preston. The cooperative arrangement between the society and Old School Square, both nonprofit organizations, and the society's $75,000 in improvements to the space made the arrangement workable, Preston said. The lease ends July 31 but has been extended until October 2007. That will give the society time to find new space, or move a historic cottage from its current location, or build an addition to the organization's headquarters nearby on Northeast First Street and Swinton Avenue. The society's collection includes some donated materials on Boynton Beach, although most is from some of the area's earliest newspapers published in Delray Beach from 1913 through the 1920s, historical society archivist Dottie Patterson said. The Boynton Beach Historical Society was founded in 1968 and only opened its archives to the public for a few months during the 1990s, President Voncile Smith said. Those archives are housed in the Boynton Beach City Library, Smith said. They are available from Janet DeVries, archivist for the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and the library. An addition to the city library is under construction, and the society's collection may be included in the new archives room in the addition, Smith said. Plans for finding a new space for the archives of the historical society come during a time when it is making the community aware of the value of its mission during Historic Preservation Month, designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The society has preliminary drawings for http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-bb07archivesmay07,0,479917,print.... 5/7/2006 •4Iistorical society's archives to move Page 2 of 2 a new archives area, cost estimates for storage equipment and is sponsoring events to highlight historic preservation. "Archives are more important than most people think," Patterson said. "Memory only lasts one generation. After that, you have word of mouth, which is not dependable." The society has city records from 1911 to 1946, legal documents, maps, scrapbooks, rare books, memorabilia and 2,000 photographs. It also has many members from neighboring Gulf Stream, which does not have a historical society. The two towns share a ZIP code, and Gulf Stream residents are involved in Delray Beach businesses and civic organizations, Patterson said. Improvements to the archives room have included ultraviolet filtering glass, temperature controls, display walls with fabric museum cloth and cypress drawers and cabinets, Patterson said. "If you didn't have archives, you wouldn't have people like me learning about the older things in town," said Ganger, who joined its board after spending so much time doing research in the archives. "A house would not have been standing if we had we not saved it." "I'm a character in the plot," said Ganger, whose house, named Miradero, loosely translated from Spanish to mean "lookout," became a part of his romantic tale. Ganger revealed to a woman on their second date in 1994 that his big house needed some "tender loving care." She liked the tile she saw under the worn carpet. So began their mission of restoring the house designed by heiress Lila Vanderbilt Webb. Archival research from the Delray Beach and Palm Beach County historical societies kept the project on track as they contracted workers. In June 1995, after spending 10 to 12 hours a day, seven days a week, restoring the house, Bob and Anneli Ganger were married in the living room. "I am living proof that the history contained in these files has provided me a very enjoyable experience about the home in which I live," said Ganger, whose book, Miradero: Window on an Era, was published in 2004. The historical society is facing a challenge to find enough space to meet potentially increasing space requirements for archives, Ganger said. "I'm 70. Maybe 10 years from now, I'll have some interesting old things about what happened here in Gulf Stream or Delray," Ganger said. "My kids aren't going to be interested in them, I'm sure. They'll be at a stage in their lives where they don't need a lot of old stuff. First thing I'd think of is to donate those things to the historical society." Ganger hopes that Preservation Month and historical society activities will show why information about the past is important to the next generation "We can preserve and make available information about people who lived here, what they were like, things like how they lived before air conditioning," Ganger said. "It's not earth shattering, but the stories tell us who we are." Rhonda J. Miller can be reached at rjmiller@sun-sentinel.corn or 561-243-6605. Copyright © 2006, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmb each/sfl-bb07archivesmay07,0,47 9 9 1 7,print.... 5/7/2006 • DELRAY BEACH TIMES,May 3,2006 5 News Fixingthat old house ma ield tax break up YY By DANIELLE M.MARKEL TIMES STAFF WRITER about rising property known way to save on toric properties who make tation of historic properties taxes,Amy Alvarez,Delray taxes. improvements on them. and to assist in efforts to At a time when many Beach's historic preserva- The city offers tax Alvarez estimates there revitalize older neighbor- residents are complaining lion planner, has a little- breaks to owners of his- are more than 250 historic hoods,Alvarez said. properties in the city. The exemption is good - To be eligible for the tax for 10 years, providing the abatement, properties historic character of the ''; "r. ,tip , �f :'{ must qualify as historic property and the improve- I' ,� t i, ��`L- � ��' �, � '„ sites. This means a build- ments are maintained in s ,1 � � il" � ,� � �� = �_ ��, �. �' ,a,.. �� ing must be at least 50 their historic states. �` �4f " f i ' � �teE � ' ,, „, ,,_� i, i years old and have value as For an improvement to ‘ . �`'- . '. art of the historical, cul- qualify for tax exemp- s tural, aesthetic or architec- tion, the Historic t' I'ft ,, e ' -.- vv ; tural heritage of the city Preservation Board must state or nation. approve it. The board 4' ,' �r 3�, . �� The City Commission in defines property improve- �, ,� y l ' 1 d ' 1996 established a tax ment as changes in the exemption for the restora- condition of property tion, renovation or rehabil- brought about by restora- 1t. 1 g ' . ' itation of historic proper- tion, renovation or rehabil- € ' P P i k ,; ties. Qualifying properties itation. The abatement it*i i K1, � �' ' are exempt from taxes applies to interior and exte- 4 §> levied by the city on the rior improvements, exclud- I increase in assessed value ing landscaping. ' 1 resulting from any rehabil- Homeowners may apply itation. before,during or after con- This abatement was cre- struction,Alvarez said. FIXIN'TO FIX: Daniel and Anita Dietrich put a two-story addition on their home in the ated to encourage the If the modifications alter Marina Historic District in 1999. Submitted photo preservation and rehabili- the historic value and _ lkril 0 The house has original designation of the building, Dade County pine and the tax exemption is not cypress wood walls, offered. The original cottage was "We don't get enough 900 square feet.The couple applications in for this. chose to expand the his- Since I've been here I've toric house rather than only done two of them,but move to a larger home to the Historic Preservation accommodate their grow- Board has approved appli- ing family. cations that could certainly "It was just a little cot- qualify for the tax break," tage; we've doubled the Alvarez said. size of it," Anita Dietrich Anita and Daniel said. Dietrich took advantage of According to Historic the tax break when they Preservation Board docu- put a two-story addition ments, the cost of their and a new front porch on improvements was more their historic home at 238 than$60,000. SE Sixth Ave. Anita Dietrich said the This late-1930s resi- tax abatement did not dence is a contributing influence their decision to resource in the Marina build the addition. "That Historic District. Although wasn't why we wanted to it has undergone modifica- do it, but it certainly didn't tions, it maintains its hurt," she said. integrity and represents the She said going before historic architecture of the the Historic Preservation area,Alvarez said. Board took some time, but The Dietrichs said they "the tax part was easy,"she made sure the new roof, I said. siding, shutters and paint matched the existing resi- For information or to file dence. for an exemption, call "We kept it as r'Auch as Alvarez at 561-243-7284. possible like the original = - = 4: house,"Anita Dietrich said. AmyAl varez, 30 - Hist4ry'spreservation woman's • way of pl future f., .... By AMY BOWER DOUCETfE Palm Beach Post Staff Writer "` Amy Alvarez is expecting her first baby in June. By the time the baby is grown,Delray Beach most likely will look different. - In her job as a historic preser i vation planner for Delray Beach, t Alvarez hopes to help the city keep 1 _. a its historic buildings and preserve its past for future generations. Alvarez,who grew up in Lake Worth, started her job six months ago. She works with homeowners v. and developers to make sure their plans for new housing or changes to existing buildings will not coin- ' �4 1.*3 promise the historical integrity of a I , t i .• .ter.._. ;• y�ywrr , neighborhood. Since starting at _ the Planning and Zoning Depart- ment, she has learned a lot about '` ty n the ci "Growing up,I never came to ` `�_b • Delray Beach,"she said. "I didn't ` "*""' know anything about it. It has so `� • ,._ *-, ' much to offer.The city has a lot of � �� �. interesting architecture." f x, r ` Alvarez has never been a histo- u" ,w {{, 1 and architecture.Lukily,her job � r V u' • t� aaf;" a "µ ° t,? buff,but has always.loved art `0, is mostlyabout reservm the e a ', unique artistic style found in the , 0 ��``� • `'' �, A m � older houses and buildings of the Ia � t ti KEEPING AN EYE city. ��K h ��. � � , ON THE PAST: Alvarez, historic Alvarez's desk is piled high Amy with maps and building plans. She �` Y preservation planner would like to add even more to her i for Delray Beach, puts job by expanding the city's historic � � � r, her love for art and districts.Alvarez worries that the architecture to work by Mediterranean and mission h �° helping protect older revival style architecture found houses and buildings. throughout the city is not protect °v f� A ' f ed. ELIZA GUT1ERP tZ/Staff Photographer S. s "There are only five historic She joined the Peace Corps and The spirit of the Peace Corps get here." districts in Delray Beach. On the worked for two years in Honduras, has never left Alvarez.She would Until those lottery winnings beach side,we only have one where she helped with municipal love to give up working for money, show up,Alvarez will have to be street,made up of two blocks, planning in the small town of San and spend her days helping peo- content saving her corner of the that's protected,"*_tie said. Antonio.What she didn't plan was ple. Her experience in Honduras world one historic building at a Alvarez has a lot of experience meeting and marrying her Hondu- has given her a unique perspective time. working to preserve historic archi- ran husband,Daniel.He was on the immigrant population in - tecture.After receiving a bache- friends with her Honduran house- South Florida. lor's degree in interior design from mate's boyfriend,and he lived in What Is something no one would Florida State University, she went the city of San Pedro Sula, a th*-ee- , B I won the lottery,I d like to ever guess about you? hour bus ride travel and volunteeraround the I would love to be a competitive to the University of Florida,where away. she earned a master's degree in "I spent a lot of time on that bus World and here in the community. salsa dancer. historical preservation. She stud- route,"she said. I d like to work with immigrants here (in Delray Beach),"she said. If you could do any job other than led in Nantucket,Mass.for UF's your own,what would you do? The couple wed a little more "They are such good people in Summer Preservation Program. than a year ago in Honduras and such a bad situation.We know so I'd like to be a criminal psychol- After graduation,Alvarez's life recently bought a house in Boynt- many people in Honduras who ogist. took an unusual turn. on Beach. would pay (a lot of) money just to p amy_bowerdoucette@pbpost.com West Palm moratorium to keep 'McMansions' in check Page 1 of 2 Pa1mBeachPos .cams C PRINTTHIS West Palm moratorium to keep 'McMansions' in check By Thomas Collins Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Tuesday, May 02,2006 WEST PALM BEACH—Super-size"McMansion"owner wannabes beware: City leaders might want to order a medium or a small instead. With some homeowners worried that huge houses built property line to property line are ruining the character of city neighborhoods, commissioners on Monday declared a moratorium on applications for demolition permits when they're for the purpose of erecting structures considered too intense. More local news The action came up suddenly at an informal workshop Monday Latest breaking news, photos morning and Mayor Lois Frankel warned that the public needs to and all of today's Post stories. be heard on the matter,which could impose hardships for those hoping to build. But under •State news the law, a moratorium begins when commissioners announce their intent to impose one, Storm 2006:Hurricane news even if a formal vote isn't taken, City Attorney Claudia McKenna said. • Sound off in the forum • Columnists The citywide moratorium will last three months,giving city staff time to analyze what • Crime, live scanners guidelines to impose to keep the large homes in check. • Photos l Special reports •Weather!Traffic l Obituaries Battling the"McMansions"has become a nationwide issue. In a town outside Washington, the wars grew so tense that the mayor asked people to stop throwing eggs at each other's homes. Last year, Delray Beach imposed stricter guidelines to curb the mega-mansions. The term"McMansion"originated from critics who say the homes are becoming as ubiquitous as McDonald's restaurants. In addition to the larger homes, builders are buying large properties—which used to have one home—and dividing them for several homes that create a mass of buildings. That's proposed for a large parcel where County Commissioner Jeff Koons used to live, on Flagler Drive,Commissioner Bill Moss said. Moss said the city needs to write more strict guidelines before the problem gets any worse. "People who buy in single-family neighborhoods have an expectation that the homes that surround them will be similar in style and size to their homes,"he said."You all of a sudden have somebody looking down into your back yard." Frankel expressed reservations about imposing restrictions before a hearing. "Somehow,we have to have the public come in on this,"she said. But commissioners pressed for quick action. "If we don't do something,there are some bad consequences that will happen to the neighborhoods,"Commissioner Kimberly Mitchell said. McKenna cautioned that commissioners could run afoul of property rights if they're not careful. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=West+palm+morato... 5/4/2006 • West Palm moratorium to keep 'McMansions' in check Page 2 of 2 Residents in some of the city's older neighborhoods say the action is long overdue. Lori Volk said the city already has "dropped the ball"in making sure new construction honors the elements of historic neighborhoods outlined in city code. Bob Honchar, a 20-year resident of the El Cid neighborhood said when older but not historic homes are torn down for newer, bigger ones, historic homes—which can't be torn down—start to look unattractive. "There's too big of a gap,"he said. Find this article at: http://www.palm beachpost.com/search/content/local_news/epaper/2006/05/02/s3b_mansions_0502.html n Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=West+Palm+morato... 5/4/2006 Demolition boosts interest in historic Lake Worth Page 1 of 3 C PRINTTHIS Palm eachPost com Demolition boosts interest in historic Lake Worth By Tanya Wragq Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Sunday,April 23,2006 LAKE WORTH—For a year, Daniel Dale watched as the house next door was demolished, room by room. Dale, a Lake Worth native who has lived next door his entire life, spent a lot of his childhood in the 1940s minimal traditional house, playing with the son of the former vice president of Bethlehem Steel. More local news The back went first.Then the towering clubhouse, his childhood Latest breaking news,photos haven.The side room with the parakeet den was next to go. and all of today's Post stories. •State news When the last of the walls at 1016 N. K St.came down in October, all that remained was Storm 2006:Hurricane news an empty lot cluttered with dirt and a trash bin full of concrete blocks and wooden slabs. • Sound off in the forum • Columnists For Dale and his neighbors,just as upsetting as the loss of the house was that it had been • Crime, live scanners demolished without the proper permits—and that developer Scott Bodei,who had bought • Photos! Special reports the house as an investment,was not fined. •Weather I Traffic! Obituaries The issue spawned community interest in the fate of the city's historic districts. Some residents charge that no one is paying enough attention to the need to preserve Lake Worth history. "Historic preservation allows our neighborhoods to maintain their current character,"neighbor Denise Carreau said. "The city is promoting itself as historic, and at the same time,we have this stuff going on. If the city is going to promote itself as this wonderful historic location,then it needs to live up to that promotion." Historic board chairman Wes Blackman said the city in many ways is still in the"learning-curve process"about historic preservation. He said city staff, city commission and city-appointed boards need to learn more. Since 2004, about 10 historically designated homes have been approved for demolition. Most were deemed unsafe by the city, unsalvageable or renovated so much over the years that they had lost their historic features. Officials acknowledge that two, including the Bodei property,were demolished without permission. Historic advocates say some of the unsalvageable homes became unsafe only because the city has no safeguards to keep the property up and to preserve its historic status.They are pushing for stronger code enforcement. Lake Worth's historic code says any person who illegally demolishes a historic home should pay the city as a fine the fair market value of the property. The city collected such a fine in 2004,when Kingdom Construction representatives said they accidentally demolished a 1926 historic home at 206 S. Federal Highway in the South Palm Park Park Local Historic District.The plan had been to relocate it to make way for a townhouse development. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Demolition+boosts... 5/4/2006 Demolition boosts interest in historic Lake Worth Page 2 of 3 City attorney Larry Karns and the developer negotiated a$33,000 fine, but some historic board members said it wasn't enough and hiked the fine to$39,300. No one contested the fine, and it was paid. It didn't happen that way at 1016 N. K St. Owner, neighbors clashed For years, Bodei and his neighbors in the Eden Place Neighborhood Association have been at odds.The association complained about noise,window breaking and more. But the acrimony increased when Bodei sought permission to tear down parts of the house. In 2004, he got permission to replace the windows and doors and to demolish a rear structure. In May 2005, a planner who is no longer with the city signed off on a second set of plans Bodei submitted showing that parts of the main house would be demolished.The historic board,which has the final say on projects in the city's historic districts, never saw the plans, and by October, the entire building was gone, city staff said. Blackman asked Bodei if he understood how someone could construe the plans as deceptive because they didn't clearly indicate he was tearing down most of the structure. Bodei told the board he was under the impression the board understood the extent of his demolition request. He said the city gave him permission to demolish the rear structure,the rear wall and the carport to make way for a garage, and the only way he could accommodate the garage would be to take a couple of other walls down. Bodei could not be reached for comment. At a historic preservation resources board meeting in January,the city acknowledged that the house had been illegally demolished, in part, because of a lack of communication among city staff, according to Community Development and Building department officials. They vowed to do better. Soon after,the historic board brought up the issue of imposing fines. But Frank Palen,author of Lake Worth's historic code and former chairman of the historic board,warned that the board did not have the authority to levy fines. When Palen,who represents the developer renovating the city's most famous historic structure,the GulfStream Hotel,wrote the code a decade ago, his intent was not to give fining authority to the board, he said. He wanted to set up historic districts to leverage state money to help pay for design guidelines for neighborhoods. Now that the city has the resources for proper planning, he said,the historic board should focus on monitoring growth and leave fining to the city's code enforcement department. City attorney Larry Karns disagrees, saying the board has more authority to impose fines than does code enforcement. City staff has recommended the board fine Bodei from$16,227 to$32,454 or hire an appraiser to determine the value of the structure prior to demolition. Last week, the board levied a$16,320 fine against Bodei. If he does not pay it in three months,the fine will increase to $32,000.The board also told the building department to issue a stop-work order on any construction at the site. Bodei must pay the fine before he can get any permits for new construction. Demolition triggers action Since the demolition at 1016 N. K St., citizens from the Eden Place Neighborhood Association and surrounding historic districts have attended board meetings religiously, asking the city for change. Dori Stobalt,whose interest in historic homes peaked when a developer proposed to demolish two historic homes a few blocks from her house, proposed a six-month moratorium on the demolition of any structures in the historic districts,as is in place in http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Demolition+boosts... 5/4/2006 r ;emolition boosts interest in historic Lake Worth Page 3 of 3 Delray Beach. "Each time a historic structure is destroyed or relocated,the historic nature of the neighborhood is diminished,"she said. "What is the point of the historic districts if we don't treasure and protect the historic structures?" Resident Lynda Mahoney suggested that the city hire an independent firm to assess whether a historic home proposed for demolition can be rehabilitated. Lake Worth officials say they plan to propose this to the city commission. Many have said they want to see the city separate its Planning and Zoning Board from the Historic Resources Preservation Board—the boards consist of the same members—so there will be more emphasis on preservation. One change already has been made.The city has hired a new urban planner, Darrin Engle,who will be responsible for overseeing historic preservation. Blackman said the city also may discuss designating as historic buildings and neighborhoods west of Dixie Highway that have been ignored. "I think the political will may have changed now... "he said. Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/local_news/epaper/2006/04/23/sl c_Iwhistoric_0423.html C Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Demolition+boosts... 5/4/2006 , pisgruntled residents in Delray slam intensive downtown development Page 1 of 2 SuwSeIitille1 R Cott http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pdelray25apr25,0,6370003.story? coil=sfla-news-palm Disgruntled residents in Delray slam intensive downtown development By Chantal Abitbol South Florida Sun-Sentinel April 25, 2006 Disgruntled Delray Beach residents came face to face with the city's senior redevelopment planner Monday to hash out their vision for the city. Among their concerns; lack of affordable housing, increased traffic, conditional housing variances, too little green space and the loss of the city's integral charm. "This is not a happy town and the commissioners are living in a bubble," said resident Annette Annechild, who recently started the grassroots campaign, Savedelray.com. "If you did a referendum, you would be stunned. We get hundreds of e-mails that say we've lost so much of Delray Beach." Ron Hoggard, a senior planner for the city, was the lone public official in attendance at City Hall to hear residents sound off during a forum meant to evaluate the city's Comprehensive Plan. The plan sets guidelines on how to manage growth. It was the first of several meetings set to take place in the next six weeks. The number of future meetings and their dates have not been determined. On May 2, the City Commission will choose residents to serve on committees to review future land use, housing, transportation, open space and recreation, Hoggard said. The planners intend to use residents' input to devise an appraisal report required every 10 years, he said. The report eventually will be adopted by the City Commission and put up for review before the Florida Department of Community Affairs this year, he said. For most, the biggest issue threatening the city's quality of life centered on downtown development. "We encouraged people to move downtown and the property values increased, and the retailers residents depend on can't afford to stay," resident Torrey Everett said. "Now people get in their cars to go to the retailers. That defeats the purpose to move downtown." "There are many of us who would like to see development stop dead in its tracks in downtown," resident Thomas Honker said. "If people are upset now, how are they going to feel in a few more years?" Said resident Susan Hurlburt, "I'm a small-town lover. I don't need an urbanized downtown." http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pdelray25 apr25,0,598 8346,print.st... 4/25/2006 Disgruntled residents in Delray slam intensive downtown development Page 2 of 2 Residents also expressed serious concerns about traffic. "We're under attack, and we're just about to become overrun," said resident Jim Smith, who founded Safety As Floridians Expect, a Delray group concerned with making roadways safer. "We need to shift funds from building roads to alternative forms of transport. We need to make it safer, convenient and more comfortable," he said, asking for wider sidewalks and bicycle paths. Resident Terry Bean said she thought the citizen forum was "constructive for people to get their voice heard," but noted the poor turnout among city officials. "It's unfortunate. It would have been valuable to help understand what's happening with the Comprehensive Plan. We don't really understand what the real numbers are. How many permits have been issued to date? What is the actual projection for the future?" Many, however, expressed doubt that their input would ever even get considered if commissioners handpick the committee members. "They're a reflection of the people picking those people," said Alice Finst, who suggested that applications be considered anonymously. "It's a given I won't be appointed." Chantal Abitbol can be reached at cabitbol@sun-sentinel.corn or 561-243-6537. Copyright © 2006, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pdelray25 apr25,0,5988346,print.st... 4/25/2006 4410. Ring boosts interest ►HISTnRIC;;c9m IC e ip historicT L ' maintain their current char- Lake acter," neighbor Denise Car- reau said. ' . The city is By TANYA WRAGG promoting itself as historic, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer and at the same time we have LAKE WORTH— For a year, Preservation advocates this stuffgoing on.If the city is Daniel Dale watched as the are pushing for Str011 er going to promote as this house next door was demol- ished, g wonderful historic location, room by room. Code enforcement. then it needs to live up to that Dale, a Lake Worth native 1 promotion." who has lived next door his en- 1 Historic board chairman tire life, spent a lot of his child- just as upsetting as the loss of .Wes Blackman said the city in hood in the 1940s minimal tra- the house was that it hadbeen many ways is still in, the ditional house,playing with the demolished without the proper "learning curve process" son of the former vice president permits — and that developer about:;historic preservation. of Bethlehem Steel. Scott Bodei, who had bought ami said city staff, city com- The back went first. Then the house as an investment,was mission ; and city-appointed the towering clubhouse, his not fined. 'boaSinc need to learn more: his- childhood haven. The side The issue spawned corn- Since deli about 10 room with the parakeet den was munity interest in the fate of the have been designated homes next to go. city's historic districts. Some have approved for dem- When the last of the walls at residents charge that no one is nsafe. Most were deemed 1016 N. K St.. came down last paying enough attention to the unsafe by the city,unsalvage- October, all that remained was need to preserve Lake Worth able or renovated so much an empty lot cluttered with dirt history. over their that they had and a Dempster full of concrete "Historic preservation al- -lost their ;historic features. blocks and wooden slabs. lows our neighborhoods to !Officials acknowledge that For Dale and his neighbors, -two, including the Bodei See HISTORIC,9C ► property, were demolished without permission. Historic advocates' say some of the';unsalvageable. homes became unsafe only Advocate: Have up and to preserve its historic ` :status.They are pushing for s c THE PALM BEACH POST SUNDAY,APRIL 23,2006 9C stronger code enforcement. Lake Worth's historic • • code says any person who il- legally demolishes a historic �� On1E' Ca11 �Jf'jucige saved fine the fair market value of the property. The city did this in 2004, when Kingdom Construction "_ representatives said they ac- , , - 1 cide.ntally riemolished u 1926 historic'home in the South . , Palm Park Park Local Historic ing down most of the struc- has the resources for proper District at 206 S. Federal lure. planning,he said,the historic Highway.The plan had been Bodei told the board he board should focus on moni- to relocate it to make way for was under the impression the toring growth and leave fining a townhouse development. board understood the extent to the city's code enforcement City attorney Larry Karns of his demolition request.He department and the developer negotiated said the city gave him per- City attorney Larry Karns board00 fine, but some d his- mission to demolish the rear disagrees, saying the board toric members said it wasn't enough and hiked the structure, the rear wall and has more authority to impose :fine to $39,300. No one con- the carport to make way for a • fines than does code enforce- f •tested the fine, and it was garage, and the only way he ment. .'paid could accommodate the ga- City staff has recom • It didn't happen that way rage would be to take a couple mended the board fine Bodei at 1016 N.K St. of other walls down. , between$16,227 and $32,454 Bodei could not be or hire an appraiser to deter- Owner, neighbors clashed reached for comment. mine the value of the struc- At a historic preservation cure prior to demolition. For years, Bodei and his resources board meeting in Last week, the board ley- :neighbors in the Eden Place Neighborhood Association January, the city acknowl- ied a$16,320 fine against Bo- have been at odds.The asso- edged that the house had dei. If he does not pay it in been illegally demolished, in three months,the fine will in- elation complained about noise, window breaking and part,due to a lack of commu- crease to $32,000.The board more. nication among city staff, ac- also told the building depart But the acrimony in- cording to Community De- ment to issue a stop work or- creased when Bodei sought velopment and Building de- der on any construction at the to tear down arts paranent officials. site. Bodei must pay the fine permissionp of the house. They vowed to do better. before he can get any permits` • In 2004,he got permission Soon after, the historic for new construction. to replace the windows and board brought up the issue of Demolition triggers action •the doors of the house and imposing fines. But Frank also to demolish a rear struc- Palen,author of Lake Worth's . Since the demolition at :ture. historic code and former 1016 N. K St., citizens from In May 2005, a planner, chairman of the historic the Eden Place Neighbor- , who is no longer with the city, board,warned that the board' hood Association and sur- signed off on a second set of did not have the authority to rounding historic districts plans Bodei submitted show- levy fines. have attended board meet ing parts of the main house When Palen, who repre- ings religiously, asking the 'would be demolished. The sents the developer renovat- city for change. historic board,which has the ing the city's most famous Dori Stobalt,whose inter- :final say on projects in the historic structure, the Gulf- est in historic homes peaked ::city's historic districts, never Stream Hotel,wrote the code when a developer proposed to ''saw the plans and by October, a decade ago his intent was demolish two historic homes -the entire building was gone, not to give fining authority to a few blocks from her house, city staff said. the board,he said. proposed a six-month mora- Blackman asKed Lidei if He wanted to "set up his- torium on the demolition of he understood how someone toric districts to leverage any structures in the historic could construe the plans as state funds to help pay for districts, as is the case in deceptive because they didn't design guidelines for neigh- Delray Beach. clearly indicate he was tear- borhoods. 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Mighty his- TIMES STAFF WRITER because they were cheap," Dan torical spectacle!" is how an old Hobby, executive director of the poster beckoned people to Time freezes when you step Historical Society, explained. Pompano Beach's 50th anniver- into the old Kester Cottages, These days, about a dozen sary celebration in 1958. carefully preserved by and next cottages survive, two of them The museum cottage also to the Pompano Beach Histor- adopted and restored by the exhibits school marching-band ical Society, and mirrors from Historical Society, with the rest uniforms, costumes from the the past appear everywhere, still serving as homes on World War II era, pompons and reflecting the lives of the city's Northeast First Street. an old Pompano Bean Pickers early residents. The two Kester Cottages pre- cheerleader's outfit. William Livingston Kester, an served in the Old Pompano Historical Society members influential figure of the 1920s area, at 217 NE Fourth Ave., have gathered items from local and '30s, contributed to the contain a lot of information libraries, decoration collec- development of Pompano dur- about the city's history and the tions, pictures, books, antique ing the Great Depression. He lifestyles of its early residents. typewriters, a Crown organ came to Pompano in 1923 and One of the cottages has items and even a window from the started building about 100 cot- donated through the years that city's old post office. tages on the beach. tell of businesses, fashion, An entire room in the "The cottages were meant to entertainment and schools. Kester cottage is dedicated to be modern, but not big, just "600 in cast, horses, car- the agricultural history of entry-level houses, originally riages, fireworks, special built for tourists to rent. But res- scenery lighting, tremendous ■COTTAGES continues on 3 I ,, r i with a 1954 directory ■ COTTAGES :'� ; 4 �� �. �, � _�h f '411x �'� A advising "not to dial CONTINUED FROM PAGE S i , , a - ,� $ '_ from memory." �� , ,, ,,,a:ro - Hobby said he thinks Pompano Beach. i ��' ;;: ':' a `i,' 1,., all of the items in the "In 1896 the railroad k' y4. ' house are from the came to Pompano and j c x=' , ., - . r T " y mid-1930s to late opened South Florida to t:;> i. '* - , '40s. agriculture. Here in ' ' ,,il � `' � � In the livingroom, Pompano, it was a strong I m 'ii. . K� �i`f next to an armchair, a agricultural community," .. +'. -' . . 1a: book and eyeglasses Hobby said. „" The , rest on a little table, rich collection of as if someone had tools, produce-business >'1, been reading just a logos and photos depict "° ' ,' .4t . . �, a� . ,, � few minutes earlier. the mainly agricultural _. �' A sofa, a Bible, a occupation of the resi- OLD-TIME CHARM:The Kester Cottages, built in the dents 1930s,were moved to Founders Park in Pompano Beach in Good Housekeeping the 1990s. Staff photos/Kimberli DiMare magazine from 1923 "The Pompano Farm- thrown on a table, ers Market still exists and a big brown radio [north of] Atlantic Boul- Hobby said. "We are for- this as a way to display recreate a long-gone evard and west of I-95, on tunate that we can use our artifacts and docu- READ ALL ABOUT IT:This scene. the railroad track. Porn- ments about Pom- poster is on display in the "The cottages stand pano was a big center for pano history." east Kester Cottage at for the beginning of winter vegetables," Hob- The second Kes- Founders Park. Pompano, of the town; by said. ,, ter Cottage owned the ongoing hist oa,.;v.rt:rr�� g g g ory of The museum has a pic- by the Pompano room, two bedrooms, a how it developed," said ture of the opening day of Beach Historical kitchen and a bathroom. Jerry Bowman, president the Pompano State Society follows the The kitchen has every- of the Historical Society. Farmers Market in 1939. '11"k -w same model as the thing a housewife would "Generations wouldn't "The cottages are an FARMING COMMUNITY:Model of original cottages, need: a stove, an icebox, a understand if they didn't important part of Pom- the Farmers Market, built in 1939, is having a screened toaster, a cookbook and a take a tour of the cot- pano Beach bygone era," one of the displays in the cottage. porch, a living telephone on the wall, tages." -lc —r u L • 1 ,, FORUM DELBAy TIMES PUBLISHING , GROUP,INC. WEDNESDAY , MARCH 22 , 2006 • VOL . 33 NO . 12 Business sold to avoid eminent domain � r t ' By DANIELLE M.MARKEL lasted for years. The want to sell their proper- also owned the Love's property and were not „, ' TIMES STAFF WRITER Loves sold their property ty on Northwest First Drugs building on the interested in selling it, i: to the city, because if Street that had been in corner of Northeast Love said. P ove's Drugs and the they didn't, the city their family since 1912. Second Avenue and With the threat of emi- ik old Goodwill build- would have taken it by But in 1991 the city want- Northeast First Street, nent domain looming, OA' 'ngwill be demol- eminent domain, said ed to create a parking lot where their father started they began negotiating 4„ ished to make way for a Fred Love, a surgeon and for Old School Square. Love's Drugs in 1952. with the city. After years proposed Old School lifelong resident of Love said they went to In 2004 Mayor of back-and-forth, the Square parking garage. Delray Beach. court, and the city won, Perlman said the city was Loves finally agreed to The City Commission's Love said he has twice paying his family interested in buying the sell. 5,',' unanimous vote of been on the receiving $400,000 for the property property for a parking "The settlement, under +` approval symbolized an end of eminent domain he said was worth much garage. The Loves the current market, was'd end to an emotional clash situations in Delray. more. depended on the rental $, with the Love family that The Loves did not Love and his siblings income generated by the ■DOMAIN continues on 9 N. r INDOMAIN "Eminent domain is preceding, according to CONTINUED FROM PAGE used as a last resort. It is the city's Web site. never used as a first Eminent domain is the fair settlement, but we resort," said Rosalind right of the government to would not have sold, Murray, executive director appropriate private prop- under any condition, at of the Boynton Beach erty for its own use. The that price or any other Community owner is not asked for his price,without the threat of Redevelopment Agency consent on the use of the eminent domain,"Love She worked with the property, nor can he nego- said. Delray Beach CRA until tiate the sale price.The "I'm not against emi- last month. owner is usually paid"just nent domain.You've got to The Delray CRA has compensation,"which have it. There have been used eminent domain to means the fair market good uses, and some of take properties such as a value of the property, said them have been signifi- drug and crime riddled Pamela Goodman, presi- cant." apartment building on dent of the League of Mayor Jeff Perlman Northwest Fifth Avenue, Women Voters of Palm addressed the issue of Perlman said.An absentee Beach County. eminent domain during landlord owned the prop- "Because of a lot of emi- his State of the City erty, and Perlman said he nent domain,we have a address last month. received numerous com- brilliant system of high- "The fact is eminent • plaints from residents and ways across our country domain has never been the pastor of a nearby ... We have parks,we have used in Delray to take a church who was con- schools,we have bridges, homesteaded property for cerned about the drug we have public hospitals. economic development activity he witnessed In each case the govern- purposes,"he said. "It has there. ment took over private been used sparingly for Delray has filed two property in order to . public purposes,"which eminent domain cases in achieve a benefit for the includes building a road or the last ten years and public as a whole," adding public parking. about five in the five years Goodman said. • -4., �'s 3-1 vote puts moratorium on historic Delray projects Page 1 of 2 €I IPRINTTH5 Palm. eachFost.com 3-1 vote puts moratorium on historic Delray projects By Dianna Smith Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Wednesday,April 19,2006 DELRAY BEACH—City commissioners on Tuesday temporarily halted demolition and some construction in historic districts,allowing city staff six months to tighten design guidelines that will protect the neighborhoods' historic charm. The moratorium does not allow demolition in the five historic districts unless a building is deemed unsafe. It also prohibits construction of homes larger than 2,000 square feet,as well as additions that would equal at least half the square footage of the house. More local news The commission voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve the ordinance. Latest breaking news, photos Newly elected Commissioner Brenda Montague did not attend. Commissioner Jon and all of today's Post stories. Levinson voted against the moratorium. •State news Storm 2006:Hurricane news Cities throughout the country are considering placing similar moratoriums in historic • Sound off in the forum districts,said Adrian Fine of the National Trust For Historic Preservation, because • Columnists developers are building homes that do not fit with the character of a historic neighborhood. • Crime, live scanners • Photos I Special reports "They feel like they've lost control and the current system is broke,"Fine said of city •Weather Traffic Obituaries governments. Livia Landry,who lives in a historic home in the Del-Ida Park district, has been a strong supporter of the moratorium, advocating specific design guidelines in the districts. She is not against altering or even building homes in the districts, but, she said, "we don't want people to come in and try to change what's here." "It's not about square footage,"Landry said."It's about compatibility." Many cities are caught off guard with development in historic districts and it's often too late to stop the construction, Fine said. But Florida cities are catching development early because building large homes in historic districts is becoming an all too common problem, said Becky Clarke, president of the Florida Trust For Historic Preservation. "It's a statewide issue now,"Clarke said."We're so prone to development.The developers have discovered us." Fine, of the National Trust, called the city commission's move"gutsy." Find this article at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/pbcsouth/content/local_news/epaper/2006/04/19/s1b_dbmeet 0419.html U Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=3-1+vote+puts+mo... 4/19/2006 4111 10 FORUM PUBLISHING DELRAY TIMES GROUP,INC. W E D N E S D A Y , APRIL 12 , 2 0 0 6 V O L 3 3 N O 1 5 Neighbors win reversal of mansion expansion .• ... By DANIELLE M.MARKEL eventuallyTIMES IELL WRITER 1,300-square-foot house come back before the and the Delray Beach and it's going TAFF and carport, built in 1962. board, Dorlingsaid. Historic Preseoconstruc- His plans included the Rosenbom came back Design Guidel nes.rvation tiiori"e all he said W Residents of the Del- construction of a 3,475- March 1 with a plan that Landry's Ida Park Historic District square-foot, two-story reduced the structure by directly south property of expert on historiis Warren c pre an ser- were outraged that the addition, including an 125 square feet, or 2.8 Rosenbom's, and she said vation, said the board's Historic Preservation attached two-car garage, percent. it would be severely approval appears Board approved plans for for a total of 4,400 square The board discussed impacted. to be a mansion in their neigh- feet. the plans and eventually "A based on comparison borhood. Paul Dorling, the direc- approved the project. magnitude property of this withizes ire structures, They appealed to the tor of planning and zon- The City Commission the integrityof the dDel- onstruich ctionenerally new Delray Beach City ing, pointed out that ad'a- promptly received two Ida Park Historic District, "This is an addition to Commission last week, cent structures are about letters from adjacent will alter its character, an existing structure; the and the commission voted 1,600 and 2,300 square property owners asking and change the two cannot be com ared " unanimously to overturn feet. to reverse that action. streetscape of historic he said. p the board's decision asso- Upon initial review, the Livia Landry and Swinton Avenue forever," Land development ciated with the property Historic Preservation Robert Mannweiler sub- she said. P at 711 N. Swinton Ave. Board found the proposal mitted appeals on the Mannweiler agreed. toric or buildin with- David Rosenbom, the to be out of scale with the basis that the actions "It's 1,000 square feet in a historic district must owner of the property, neighborhood and sug- taken by the board were larger than the largest be changed in accordance proposed the partial gested the applicant inconsistent with the land home in the district. It's demolition of the existing revise his request and development regulations going to set a precedent, ■HISTORIC continues on 7 •,. ■ HI rOKIK hood, felt the issue was- tions and overtirmed the n't just about one house, Historic Preservation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 but the whole neighbor- Board's approval when hood. it voted 5-0 to approve with the Secretary of "We're at a tipping the appeal. The decision Interior's Standards for point here in the neigh- was met with applause Rehabilitation. borhood," he said, sug- from a large Del-Ida Those standards gesting that if contingent in the audi- require that all building Rosenbom's project is ence. improvements be visual- approved, more and ly compatible. Adams more large houses will said the board's deci- be approved. sion was inconsistent Carolyn Patten, a res- with the, standards ident of the Marina because the building is Historic District, said in not compatible with the the 20 years she's been massing, size and scale watching historic of the historic environ- preservation in Delray ment. Beach this is the first Rosenbom said he time she recalls neigh- was embarrassed that bors bringing an appeal his neighbors appealed to the City Commission. to the City Commission. "We're drawing a line "It's me against the in the sand. We citizens neighborhood, and it's are saying we value not what I want. I'm these neighborhoods, really surprised," he we want to protect said, because he them," she said. thought he drew the The City Commission project within the guide- found the project lines. incompatible with many Hayden Burrus, who aspects of the land lives in the neighbor:, development regula- Nçighbor'splan for addition .. irks historic-district resident By DIANNA SMITH Palm Beach Past Staff Writer DELRAY BEACH—North Swinton Avenue looks quaint and beautiful even on a gloomy day. Bushels of bright-colored flowers illuminate the streets. Houses sport sharp, radiant -- p colors and spotless yards. Moms and dads push strollers and most everyone in the little pockets off this road nods to one another or at least says a quick ! hello' BOB SHANLEY/Staff Photographer It's this charm that residents such The plaque on Livia Landry's home. She's as Livia Landry are afraid will disap- fighting a neighbor's planned expansion. pear if homes get too big.And it's this charm that made David Rosenbom the Del-Ida Park district and over- want to build here. turned the board's decision.They told The Historic Preservation Board Rosenbom to change his plans—two recently approved Rosenbom's plans weeks before commissioners plan to to build an addition to his home in the pass a six-month moratorium on Del-Ida Park Historic District.Sounds building in the city's five historic dis- simple enough, but what caught Lan- tricts. dry's eye was that the addition would All Rosenbom can do now,he said, tack an extra 3,175 square feet on to is wait. the tiny 1,100 square feet the home is "I am upset because it's been eight nowLandry appealed the historic months I've been working on this osenbm sai . "I'd like to board's decision and took it to the city build and live inside this house, but I commission. Last week, commission- ers decided his plans were too big for See HISTORIC, 7C ► 1 c THE PALM BEACH POST • SUNDAY,APRIL 9,2006 7C Moratorium planned in historic areas Delray city commissioners are expected to pass a six-month moratorium on demolitions or large additions to homes in the city's five historic districts. • George Bush B $ a Del-Ida ?' o Lake Ida Rd. ' N.E.4th St. ' 4 h CJ N > t r� M „� �D Defray A1A £fie '� Beach N.W.2nd St Old School ' :'. I■f Square . 4. N.E.lst St ;y s IIIAtla►ttic Ave, ' .• •i West ,I S.E.1st St c Settlerslift,• . marina , n ,I S.E.2nd St , ,t F_ S E.and St. , 5� , , ' S.E.4th St; IF ' BRENNAN KING/Staff Artist S Addition metguidelines, resident sa s 411It Y HISTORIC from 1C ,� ,,,�., h ij� ' `I don't want to sue ' ,c * �� .�on't know if I'll be strong \: ,,: anybody. I just want , r, 1 �,,,+ enough to wait six months." ,' The moratorium will not to live in this house.' allow construction of any � `" ; thing more than 2,000 square DAVID ROSENBOM feet or additions that would Del Ida Park home owner equal at least half the square footage of the house. It also He and his wile, Marie, would forbid demolition un- never exp�,te;? tiie resis- ` , less the house is deemed un- tance. Theywere happy they -.- y; safe. had found a place to live.Now, e ,t = 4 In Rosenbom's case, the because they're not yet able to - f moratorium would limit his move forward with plans, - - addition to a mere 549 square they're paying two mortgag- v ' N' feet, considerably smaller es. --:' , than the 3,175 square feet he "I can't afford to live in two •. s. wanted. houses,"Rosenbom said."It's ="3 , City staff will spend six a bad situation for me." tightening the designBOB SHANLEY/Staff Photographer months tl g g "Before I bought this Landry, with her son A.J., at their Del-Ida home. She says expan- guidelines for the city's his- house, they gave me the s like David Rosenbom's will sap the neighborhood's charm. tonic districts,making it close guidelines of the district. We to impossible for massive - did the project with these homes to be built there. The guidelines," he said. "I've al- guidelines now, officials say, ready been contacted by (W- are too vague. 1 ferent attorneys saying `We'll Landry, who lives in a sue.' But I don't want to sue 1,550-square-foot house next anybody. I just want to live in Rosenbom's property, is this house. It's the only thing "Elul the commission re- I want to do." cted Rosenbom's plans.But He wants to be part of this she realizes other plans will neighborhood, where unex- continue to come before the pected guests drop by on bi- dais, which is why she's cycles, where Landry spends fighting for the moratorium. hours working on her 66- "There are moments year-old home painted differ- when I am so distraught, I ent shades of green and filled can't function,"Landry said of with Dade County Pine in- her fight to keep the district's side. historic charm. i Landry wants to raise her Landry's plaque by her front door protects her home from being demolished. It says 1940, Historic Preservation Board. It's like having a stamp of approval from the city,forever marking a home as old enough and special enough to stay just the way it is. Her home is a con- tributing structure to the his- toric district. Rosenbom's is not. He was surprised by the outcry because no one ever contacted him, he said. He heard about concerns rough city officials and said wants to work with Landry d others who frown on his plans. Rosenbom bought the rundown he me in August for $480,000. He decided to de- molish part of the house and then build a two-story addi- tion with a two-car garage. %Delray turns down development plan Page 1 of 2 S' un-Sen rie1 ''co http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pdelray05apr05,0,5190351.story? coll=sfla-news-palm Delray turns down development plan Historic area will likely see moratorium By Erika Slife South Florida Sun-Sentinel April 5, 2006 Delray Beach • City Commissioners on Tuesday rejected development plans for a home in a historic district while giving their initial approval for a 6-month halt on most construction projects in all historic neighborhoods. Commissioners sided with residents in opposing plans to build a 3,475 square-foot, two-story addition, including a two-car garage, to a 1962 home on the 700 block of North Swinton Avenue in the Del-Ida Park Historic District. Residents in the neighborhood appealed a March 1 decision by the Historic Preservation Board that gave approval to the project and commissioners were acting on that appeal. Property owner David Rosenbom pleaded with city officials to let him move forward with the addition, pointing out he complied with the historic board's requests for changes to his initial design plans. However, a stream of residents spoke out against the addition, saying it was too massive compared to homes in the neighborhood. "This project is too large for the historic district, it jeopardizes the integrity and character of our neighborhood," said Livia Landry, one of the residents who filed the appeal. After the vote, Rosenbom originally from France, said he respected the commissioners' decision and that he will go back to the drawing board. Meanwhile, commissioners gave initial approval in a 4-1 vote for establishing a 6-month moratorium on demolitions, additions and new construction in the city's five historic districts. Commissioner Jon Levinson was the lone dissenter. Director of Planning and Zoning Paul Dorling spoke in support of the moratorium, stating the time would allow city officials to develop clearer guidelines for building projects in historic neighborhoods. The current guidelines are considered "subjective" and are without clarity, city officials and residents said. The moratorium would be beneficial because it would save the city staff time and work reviewing questionable applicants, Dorling said. He added it would also save money for applicants who submit incompatible plans. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pdelray05 apr05,0,3497974,print.stor... 4/5/2006 1 . ``Delray turns down development plan Page 2 of 2 Applications for new construction up to 2,000 total square feet, additions that don't exceed 50 percent of existing structures and demolitions of structures deemed unlivable by the building department will not be affected by the moratorium. A start date has not been established. Commissioners will make the final vote on the proposed ordinance April 18. Erika Slife can be reached at eslife@sun-sentinel.com or 561-243-6690. Copyright © 2006, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pdelray05 apr05,0,3497974,print.stor... 4/5/2006 Ea. 1 pir ... dr ii_.,R Ay IMES FORUM DE PUBLISHING GROUP,INC. W E D N E S D A Y , MARCH 2 9 , 2 0 0 6 VOL . 3 3 N o . 1 3 r• . Cityseekspublic's redevelopment ideas By DANIELLE M.MARKEL TIMES STAFF WRITER ping services associated agement programs. which is a plan for the think the Treasure Coast with the Atlantic Plaza, The council proposed a growth of the downtown [Regional Planning Delray Beach residents Hotel Vista Del Mar, and three-day public planning area. Adopted in 2002, Council] will be able to are going to be able to South Swinton Avenue process to take place hundreds of residents help with working on participate in planning projects. within a 30-day period. participated in crafting that balance," Levinson ' three of the city's hot The Treasure Coast Vice Mayor Jon Levinson the plan throughout the said. redevelopment sites. Regional Planning expects the workshops to 18-month process. It made sense to bring The City Commission Council is a nonprofit begin in early May, but it "We are being very them back because recently approved a pro- organization that pro- is yet to be determined. conscious of personal they're familiar with the posal from the Treasure vides planning and tech- The council helped property rights, specifi- design guidelines and Coast Regional Planning nical assistance services Delray create its cally the Burt Harris law. Council for town plan- for Florida's growth man- Downtown Master Plan, It requires a balance, we •PLANNING continues on 6 4. ■ CULTURE the public. The work- gained a lot of attention with the feel of the city right for redevelop- shop will educate resi- when developers pro- Hotel Vista Del Mar is ment," Levinson said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents on urban design posed a large mixed-use just south of Atlantic It's also a sensitive and town planning prin- development last year. Avenue on the west side area because there are master plan, and they do ciples related to the Residents protested of Ocean Boulevard. The some historic buildings, great work, he added. three projects. Residents this redevelopment at a city prevailed in a devel- so the city wants to The council's also will have time to December City opmental lawsuit against make sure residents are approach to the new define design parame- Commission meeting. the owner and now happy with new plans projects also involves a ters for the three pro- The majority of resi- wants to see what might for the area. significant amount of jects. dents who spoke said work for him, Levinson Residents will be public involvement, Atlantic Plaza, on East the project was too tall, said. involved in conceptual beginning with a one- Atlantic Avenue between too dense, would create The South Swinton discussions, but they day towui-pinning Northeast Sixth Avenue excessive traffic, and Avenue projects are in won't be drawing the workshop tnat is open to and Veterans Park, that it wasn't compatible an "area we know is buildings. Lii,tead, the council will use resi- dents' ideas to make a report. ti The council will pre- sent drafts of the plans "I think it's great that to the city a public the city is working with workshop, where it them instead oyletting wants to get feedback developers decide," she from residents on the said of the plans to rede- work-in-progress. It will velop three sites in the consider concerns raised city. by residents, and make She plans to attend any necessary modifica- the planning workshops, tions before finalizing and thinks most of the their plans. people who protested The report will then Atlantic plaza will want be provided to the devel- to help design it. oper of Atlantic Plaza, The city will notify and the owners of the residents of the work- other two locations. It shops by putting infor- will be up to those indi- mation on its Web site, viduals to decide how sending e-mails, and they are going to move contacting neighborhood forward, Levinson said. associations and groups Annette Annechild, in town. the founder of the group Save Delray, which pro- Danielle M. Markel can motes "sensible" growth, be reached at is encouraged by the dmmarkel@tribune.com. communication she's had with members of the COW)��' FORUM DELRAY TIMES PUBLISHING GROUP,INC. ,i WEDNESDAY , MARCH 15 , 2006 • VOL . 33 No . 11 Demolition held I Hog Wild i backfor6months 6 s,,, 1 , , By DANIELLE M.MARKEL struction. Ir* r; TIMES STAFF WRITER .; The city's Historic ��, � �a� �t�'}f k ., ', Preservation Board approved + r � elray Beach is work- the partial demolition of a i <�, x ,,. 1 , ing to keep its charm. house in Del Ida Park and s • 4 04**0 s , , The City Commission approved construction of an ,' ' ''- e t recently voted in favor of a addition, which would more `" six-month moratorium on than triple the size of the i' r i demolition and large-scale house, Dorling said. construction in Delray's his- The board delayed a deci- ' toric districts. sion on a request to demolish '"' , The five historic neighbor- another house and replace it / /, hoods in Delray are Nassau with a new home with a Street, Marina, Del Ida Park, detached garage and guest- '* "'""" Old School Square and West house, for a total of 4,600 y . Settlers. square feet. Dorling said some ' ' `;, Several large homes that neighbors of the roe '7,, ,,wt'. g g property Y , l� , ,,, recently have been proposed oppose the proposed changes. +"" ° ' < y' ', t�, for the east side of Swinton This week, had the morato- ,4 °,��, Avenue in Del Ida Park have rium not been passed, the some residents panicked that board would have faced a N 3 the character of the neighbor- request to build three houses 4 hood will change. on a Del Ida Park property " 410 . Paul Dorling, director of the where one home recently was city's Planning and Zoning demolished. Department, emphasized that The Historic Preservation . these proposed structures Board was of the opinion that need to be compatible with the there were not sufficient regu- design, scale and architecture lations to deny these projects, of the surrounding community, and members believed a mora- which has a 35-foot height torium would give them the The 38th Annual St.Patrick's Day Charity Parade along Atlantic Avenue in limit and a requirement that time to develop some Delray Beach has a huge following and many participants,among them 25 percent of a plot of land the traditional pig as a mascot. Photo by Marta Mikulan Martin remain open, without con- ■HISTORIC continues on 14 • Tearing down a Delray treasure for historic charm Page 1 of 2 Sun-Sentinel com http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phoward 16mar16,0,5316827.column? coll=sfla-news-palm Tearing down a Delray treasure for historic charm Howard Goodman Palm Beach columnist March 16, 2006 The facade of the Love's Drug building is rough concrete now. Gone is the distinctive Tennessee Orchard Stone. Family members stripped the rocks and the striking vintage neon sign before the wreckers arrive. The city of Delray Beach has declared a moratorium on demolition and oversize construction in historic districts. But too late, it appears, for the 1952 Love's Drug building in the Pineapple Grove section. The moratorium, suggested by City Manager David Harden, speaks well for the city's appreciation of historic preservation. But the story gets a little murky when the destroyer is the city itself. With the approval of voters who OK'd a 2004 bond issue, the city's Community Revelopment Agency is getting ready to tear down the familiar building, used for years as a raucous piano bar and a flower shop, to make way for a multi-story parking garage. It's part of an expansion of Old School Square -- a blossoming cultural center that owes much of its success, ironically enough, to the historic charm of the town's original schools. The parking lot looks swell in the drawings: Spanish tile roofing, Art Deco-ish pillars and Key West shutters. The devotion to old fashions is impressive. Too bad they have to tear down something genuinely old to build it there. Instead of saving authentic examples of the past, "the city is interested in buildings that look like the way they think the city should have looked," Thomas Kendall, an heir of the drugstore family, aptly put it. In a state that measures the distant past in decades instead of centuries, Love's Drugs should be treasured as an authentic tie to the past. According to family members, Love's was the first lunch counter in Delray to serve black people as well as white. In earlier years, the store was next to the post office and people stopped by most every day for life's little necessities. A malted milk. A comic book. A cigar. A newspaper. It was founded by Delray's first pharmacist, James Luther Love, whose descendants still abound. He set up his first shop in 1912, encouraged by brother-in-law John R. Cason Jr., Delray's first physician, who'd grown tired of having to flag down trains and hop rides to Miami to get medicines. Roberta Love Kendall, 79, who started working for her pharmacist father "as soon as I could count to 100," remembers a Delray when "you'd leave for a couple of weeks, and leave your doors and windows open." http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phoward 16mar16,0,5262850,print.... 3/16/2006 Tearing down a Delray treasure for historic charm Page 2 of 2 Roberta Kendall's son, Thomas, a contractor, says the family isn't against growth. It just wants reasonable growth. At one point, the family asked the city to save the building by putting the garage across the street. Officials said no; that land was slated for condos. Diane Colonna, the CRA's executive director, said the objection was the risks to pedestrians who'd cross the street. Other ideas, too, were nixed, the Kendalls said. The family discussed seeking historic-preservation status, but city officials, filing for eminent domain, warned it would do no good, the Kendalls said. They sold for $2.75 million. Not surprisingly, a grassroots group held a protest last week against the planned demolition. Worry about overdevelopment has been growing in Delray. To Alexander "Sandy" Simon, a Delray-born former developer who writes books of local history, that's the meaning of Tuesday's city commission elections. For the first time, he notes, a majority of voters (58 percent) voted for candidates other than the establishment's pick, Fred Fetzer, who won, with 42 percent, in a squeaker over millionaire novice Nick Loeb, who had so many negatives it shouldn't have been close. But Loeb, was listening and voicing people's worries, Simon said. Roberta Kendall, meantime, will be making her own small gesture. She's planning to display the Love's Drug neon sign on a five-acre parcel the family owns near the Morikami Museum west of Delray. It will shine there in the suburbs, divorced from the town that the store once served, an out-of- place reminder of a heedless disrespect for communal memory. Howard Goodman can be reached at hgoodman@sun-sentinel.corn or 561-243-6638. Copyright © 2006, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phoward 16mar16,0,526285 0,print.... 3/16/2006 Historic building owner praises Delray's six-month moratorium on demolitions Page 1 of 2 Sun•Sentinel , 'com http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phistoricl3mar13,1,3679538.story? ctrack=l&cset=true Historic building owner praises Delray's six-month moratorium on demolitions By Erika Slife South Florida Sun-Sentinel March 13, 2006 Delray Beach • In her lifetime, Roberta Love Kendall, 79, has seen her family's property taken by the city, not once, but twice, for the purpose of the greater good. It tears me apart," Kendall said, who this month will have to bear the ONLY GNGULAR demolition of her family's 1952 Love's Drugs building at 92 NE Second BRINGS YOU THE Ave. The city initiated eminent domain proceedings for the property, but ALLOVERTM eventually purchased it to build a five-level parking garage as part of a NET' IVORK larger plan to build a park and expand Old School Square. It's an old wound reopened for the Love family, who in the mid-1990s witnessed the city takeover of their property at 36 N. Swinton Avenue. The land had been in their family since 1912, Kendall said. So it was of some comfort for her when the City Commission on March 6 approved a measure that would halt all demolition and large-scale construction projects in the city's five historic districts for six months until clearer guidelines could be created. Although the measure will not affect Kendall, she is relieved the city will take a second look at its stance on preserving historical structures. The commission acted after City Manager David Harden wrote a memo to the commissioners describing his "alarm" over the "mansionization" of neighborhood homes. "The historic rhythm and ambiance of the district, the historic character v3 of the buildings and the open space patterns around each house will all b'ti be lost," he wrote in the March 3 letter concerning projects in the Del- 1 } , Ida Park neighborhood. "The historic homes will be swallowed up and _ overwhelmed by the new mega houses being built in the district." ,, i." It's a move preservationists praised. " "Anybody who is willing to take half of a tough stance for preservation ought to be applauded," said Nick Wynne, executive director of the Florida Historical Society. "I think what we tend to forget is ... we are only the temporary stewards of land." The action came after a few residents banded together to speak against some of the projects in their historic neighborhoods before the city's Historic Preservation Board. "If we start allowing these large houses to be built in these historic districts, the character of the http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phistoric 13mar13,0,7128935,print.... 3/16/2006 Historic building owner praises Delray's six-month moratorium on demolitions Page 2 of 2 historic districts will start disappearing," Board Chairman Francisco Perez-Azua said. The city staff will review the guidelines to further limit floor to area ratio, lot coverage, building height and required green space. But while the city's staff reconsiders the guidelines, the city will proceed with the demolition of the Love's Drugs building and Kendall will simply hang on to the memories. "It's upsetting to see it go that way," she said. Erika Slife can be reached at eslife@sun-sentinel.corn or at 561-243-6690. Copyright © 2006, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phistoric 13mar13,0,712893 5,print.... 3/16/2006 A * ' f t The Palm Beach Post C SUNDAY, MARCH 12,2006 PalmBeachPost.coni Group urges city to save historic building , 1 By DIANNA SMfFH time the city demolishes the Palm Beach Post Staff Writer building,which will be in the 7` DELRAY BEACH—Thom- next couple of months, ' _ ,r,.0 : f as Kendall ducked beneath they'll come down with the yellow caution tape that rest of it. "- formed a ring outside the The flower shop still front doors, fiddling with smells like fresh flower gar- I keys that let him inside a dens on a spring day,though x building that no longer be- the tenants moved out a longs to his family. ,couple of weeks ago. The The doors opened a place building's original ceiling ; d� , that had been home to Love's and tile floor are still there. e(e Drugs for more than 40 years A cash register older *Oath and was more recently home than Kendall, 53, still sits on to Hugh Jorgan's:The Duel- the counter. ing Piano Bar and Costin's The place on Northeast Iris Garden. Second Avenue covered in a.sk. The stench of cigarette Tennessee Orchard Stone BRUCE R.BENNEIT/Staff Photographer ll oke still lingers inside, as and remembered by old- Cason Kendall, 7, marches during a Saturday vigil with Thomas Ken- if someone had just been timers in town as Love's dall,whose family owned Love's Drug for more than 40 years. there, smoking furiously Drugs,is now city property. among the purplish-blue The Community Rede- a parking garage in its place. Members of the group, walls and dirty floors. Bras velopment Agency filed for Kendall and his mother, created a few months ago to and underwear, the bar's eminent domain last year Roberta Love Kendall, hand- fight overdevelopment, met trademark, still dangle like and paid the Love family ed over the rights. in front of the building Sat- wind chimes from the cell- $2.75 million for the building Now, grass-roots organi- urday evening with candles ing. the family has owned since zation savedelray.com is try- and signs protesting eminent If they're not gone by the 1952.The city plan s to build ing to get those rights beck. See LOVE'S DRUGS, 11C ► r 4 • s THE PALM BEACH POST • SUNDAY, MARCH 12,2006 11C of charm, some say robbingcity LOVE'S DRUGS U G S from I C ecutive Director Diane Col- 'How the onna said it was up p to would you feel if you owned a building Love family to get toon the domain. for 50 years and someone came and told historic register,not the city. Savedelray.com plans to ask the city commission this you they were taking it for something like The family accepted$2.75 week not to demolish the million,45 percent above the building. a parking garage?' property's appraised value. Saturday's vigil was not ANNETfE ANNECHILD The CRA still filed emi- nent domain papers because just for Love's Drugs,but for Savedelray.com founder of the tenants in the building, the other properties taken through eminent domain that Colonna said. were not for a critical use, quickly and losing its small- Sometimes he wouldn't The city is allowed to take said Annette Annechild, the town charm. charge customers when they private property for public group's creator. "I don't think they have a couldn't afford it. purpose as long as the own- "How would you feel if sense of what historic pres- Roberta Love Kendall's ers are compensated for their you owned a building for 50 ervation is," Kendall said. father used to say, "If every- land. years and someone came and "It's like they're trying to put one in this town who owed us Its unfortunate that told you they were taking it up new buildings to look the money gave it to us,we could someone who didn't want to for something like a parking way they think Delray should build a hospital." sell their property had to sell garage?"Annechild said. look." Roberta Love Kendall, it,but I think that it's going to With only two days to go When Love's Drugs was who still lives in Delray be for a great public pur- 1 are the city's election, open, one could buy a comic Beach, said 'the CRA ap- pose, Colonna said. `The delray.com hosted a book, cough medicine and a proached the family letting park and parking are badly candidate forum before the grilled cheese sandwich at members know of plans the needed downtown." vigil and invited the six to at- the same time. voters approved in 2004. Though some might be- tend, but only three showed There was a lunch Though Love family lieve so, Roberta Love Ken- at the former drug store: counter inside, which was members didn't want to sell, dall and her son feel that this Shirley Johnson, vying with known as the first counter in they also didn't want to take public taking will change the Brenda Mongague for one the city to serve black people, the city to court. Roberta character of Delray Beach. seat, and Jayne King and and against the front window Love Kendall said the city Like others who lived Nick Loeb, vying with Fred were rows of comic books. took another piece property here long before the devel- Fetzer and Joe Ferrer for the The building was owned years ago by using eminent opers and fancy buildings, other. by his mother's family. His domain and the family spent a the mother and son recall the Voters will choose two grandfather, James Luther lot of money fighting the city times when the town was candidates to serve on the Love Sr., worked as a phar- in court, just to lose in the safer, quieter,nicer. commission during a time of macist and Roberta Love end. "It was a sleepy town,but 'heated debates between Kendall recalls times when They hoped the city was a nice sleepy town," , those for and against devel- her father would leave his would want to keep the Kendall said. "All my memo- opment. bed in the middle of the night building because they said ries of Delray are in this Those against growth say because a customer needed it's historic, but it was never building." the city is changing too medicine. officially noted so. CRA Ex- ©dianna_smith@pbpost.com 1 Th. ro l B h pl 1 . ..... Pro'ects J "It takes a-:et tome from Mr. Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Harden,but when it does,it's usually in hi stone the right issue,"said Commissioner _ - Rita Ellis, who supports Harden's request. She lived in a home in the Del-Ida Park Historic District for 18 IVett$tOrlum planned in historic at.:as- Delray to years. Though she has moved, she recently learned of plans to demol- ish Delray city commissioners Monday endorsed setting a the house,and she said the news six-month moratorium on demolitions or large additions broke her heart. to homes in the city's five historic districts. be halted "These houses on those over- sized lots really create the character George Bush al:Jc of these neighborhoods,"Ellis said. 4 "To have them be torn down . . . I pi Del Ida don't think that's what Delray wants 1. Fears of mansionization' to do." N.E.4th St. Spur the city council to back City ordinances allow commis- 4 sioners to deny building and demo-a six-month moratorium. lition permits if designs for a project Delray M aren't compatible with the neigh- N•W.2nd st. Beach,,, - borhoods. Old School t ' Agri) By DIANNA SMITH But Harden requested the tern- III' Square N.E. 1st St. Palm Beach Post Staff Writer porary halt because the city's His- DELRAY BEACH—A week before toric Preservation Board wants i Atlantic Ave. a crucial city election that in many more specific guidelines to follow, respects pits development rights such as maximum numbers for lot v West a as S.E. 1st St. Ey Atlantic .. Settlers E. Q � Manna �lceuryr against residents fighting to main- coverage and building height and a tain their image of the city's village- possible requirement for open up — S.E.2nd St. ®z by-the-sea charm, city commission- space. --- ers decided Monday to halt demoli- The majority of the commission, S.E.3rd St. ,.-"", --- ' m., sa A tion and construction in the town's as well as most of the six city corn- ' historic districts for six months. mission candidates vying for two S.E.4th St. City Manager David Harden, open seats,also supported Harden's ,, tem'A who lives on the edge of the Del-Ida request. BRENNAN KING/StaBAdist Park Historic District, fired off an The proposed moratorium will uncharacteristic memo last week to his bosses stating that - • •Map of the city's historic dis- f affected tricts are in danger of - Alli districts 9A being destroyed by "mansionization."The long-standing city manager,'who rarely sparks debate among commissioners and who is known for his quiet demeanor, sur- prised some city officials with his proposal. r. It Some ofproposedhomes would top e s THE PALM BEACH POST • TUESDAY, MARCH 7,2006 9A 5 ,000 square feetq ., „ streets. Each of the homes ;► DEI, '4-1 vf' 'I really think we have to do something. would be larger than 5,000 be addre ould ter; an ordi- are feet. nance, and :ani'iil not begin This is getting out of hand.' squBarbara Mattick, chief of ,until the commission the Bureau of Historic Pres- `approves it,which is expected PATRICIA ARCHER, Delray Beach commissioner ervation in Tallahassee, said to be in the next few months. most Florida cities are going Vice Mayor Jon Levinson through growing pains like was the lone commissioner to 1,100-square-foot house on JoAnn Peart,a member of Delray Beach. Developers vote against the move. He North Swinton Avenue in the preservation board who are demolishing homes and supported Harden's proposal Del-Ida Park, the city s first has lived in the city since rebuilding bigger,frustrating ;to create specific guidelines planned subdivision in the 1950, voted against the neighbors. The difference for the preservation board, 1920s. The board also expansion because the design between Delray Beach and but he said the city doesn't approved construction of an plans didn't fit in with the others, she said, is that Del- need a moratorium to do it. addition to the same house, other homes in the district, ray Beach is taking action. , Mayor Jeff Perlman and which would bring the house she said. "It's good to see that the `Commissioner Patricia to 4,275 square feet. "Mansionization has city is trying to do something Archer said they are normally Livia Landry, who lives come to the historic district," about it,"Mattick said. "Most against moratoriums,but this next to the house, filed an Peart said. "Sooner or later, of the time, we get calls ask- :case is different. appeal with the city clerk's there won't be a district." ing if we can do something "I really think we have to office Monday. The preser- The preservation board about it, but, unfortunately, do something.This is getting vation board is an advising has delayed discussion of a we can't. It's a local issue." out of hand," Archer said. board, so it's up to the city request to demolish another The moratorium will pro- "We've been so busy trying to commission to grant final house on North Swinton Ave- hibit any demolition and/or take care of other things, we approval. nue that would be replaced by construction of new buildings need to pay attention to the "We felt we were pro- a new home of 4,600 square or additions that would equal "historic districts right now." tected by the historic preser- feet. And it plans to consider at least half the existing Worries about the dra- vation design guidelines and another request in mid- square footage of the house. matic changes in these dis- think it's absolutely ridicu- March that, if approved, "It gives us a chance to tricts have grown during the lous we have to appear before would allow a developer to come back with something past year, but they escalated the board to defend our dis- build three houses on prop- that will protect these dis- for Harden last week after the trict," said Landry, who has erty on the west side of Sea- tricts,"Perlman said. "I'd like preservation board approved lived in her historic home for crest Boulevard between to see us do it right." „the partial demolition of a five years. Northeast Sixth and Seventh ®dianna_smith@pbpost.com'` `"' Ai Page 1 of 4 R Alvarez, Amy From: clemmer mayhew III [CLEMMERMAYHEWIll@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 5:16 PM To: Alvarez, Amy Cc: Joann Peart Subject: is it ever too late? Posted on Tue, Mar. 07, 2006 Miami hopes to protect era of architecture along Biscayne BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI aviglucciaMiamiHerald.com Preserving the Miami modern era could give Biscayne and Art Deco cache For years the Maule building sat forlornly on Biscayne Boulevard at 52nd Street, a hollow shell on borrowed time. Once the headquarters of the Ferre family enterprises, designed to show off the virtues of the family's product -- concrete -- it was considered by architecture experts to be one of the finest buildings of its kind. But in recent years, it was fenced off, its windows knocked out and trashed, its death warrant all but signed. Last week it succumbed to the wrecker. A wooden sign announces the condo tower to come in its place. Yet the 1954 Maule building could be the martyr that propels a new wave of historic preservation in the city. The city preservation office has unveiled a far-reaching plan to create a historic district along Biscayne Boulevard that would safeguard the architecture of mid-20th century Miami, increasingly recognized as Miami Modern, or MiMo. MiMo buildings reflect Miami's adoption of stripped-down, geometric modern design after World War II, an optimistic time when Miami was on the rise, the Rat Pack ran around town, and mass family tourism -- and thus the roadside motel -- was born. The forward-looking buildings feature gravity-defying concrete projections, sun screens made of metal grilles, fancifully shaped concrete blocks. The proposed district, scheduled to receive preliminary consideration from the city's 3/7/2006 Page 2 of 4 r t Historic and Environmental Preservation Board today, would encompass both sides of the boulevard from 50th Street to the Little River just north of 77th Street. LEGAL PROTECTIONS It would grant legal protection to more than 50 architecturally significant or intact buildings, among them exemplars of Art Deco and Mediterranean Revival design. But the district would be in the main MiMo -- not just the largest surviving collection in South Florida of ebullient 1950s motels, but also apartments and commercial buildings like the Andiamo Pizza store. MiMo proponents, who followed the Maule building's march to extinction with consternation, are ecstatic. The district's creation, they say, could help inspire an urban revival to rival Miami Beach's. City preservation officer Kathleen Slesnick Kauffman said the boulevard -- which some have dubbed "MiMo's Main Street" -- has the potential to become a lively, walkable and architecturally unique district, Miami's version of Lincoln Road. "Miami is finally going to have its South Beach, with all the different styles in one place," said Randall Robinson, a planner and architectural historian. The proposed district caps a three-year effort to protect significant, endangered buildings that began under former preservation director Sarah Eaton, who retired last year. Bill Hopper, president of the Morningside Civic Association, applauded the plan, which he said should help preserve the historic scale of the strip, where condo proposals have drawn opposition from nearby residents. "We are hoping it will help prevent demolition of historic structures like we've seen in Edgewater," he said. Preservation could, however, provoke opposition from property owners on the long- depressed boulevard who have pinned their hopes on high-rise condos and commercial redevelopment. It could also get a lukewarm reception from skeptics who dismiss MiMo architecture as schlock, the product of an era that built quickly and cheaply. The notion of designating modern buildings as historic has proven divisive even among preservationists, many of whom believe efforts should focus on saving older, traditional buildings. "I'm sure there is going to be some opposition," said Otto Boudet-Murias, the city's chief of planning and economic development. But I haven't heard any complaints 3/7/2006 Page 3 of 4 V or any great anxiety yet." DEMOLITION NIXED Historic designation would not foreclose additions, renovations or redevelopment along the boulevard. But it would likely bar demolition of significant buildings, including most of the signature MiMo motels, many of which are run-down. All plans for renovations or redevelopment would be reviewed by the preservation board to ensure they respect the boulevard's historic character and low scale. "It doesn't mean you can't develop it. That's a common misconception," Kauffman said. "We want it developed." Doing that the right way, however, will require a strategy that fosters creative renovations and new uses for buildings, said Aristides Millas, an architecture historian and professor at the University of Miami. "The boulevard has some really juicy buildings that scream at you to get your attention. They're fun buildings, not overly serious buildings," said Millas. "But they're not in very good shape. These pieces of history are important if they can be woven into a coherent plan for the boulevard. The buildings have to have new uses that are economically viable. You can't just save concrete." YEARS IN THE MAKING Consideration of the district first arose almost three years ago, when the city hired a consultant to draw up a proposal. But the plan appeared dormant until earlier this year, when the city commission approved a condo project for the Maule building site. Eric Silverman, who is renovating the Vagabond motel, got a sympathetic hearing from commissioners, including Johnny Winton, whose district includes the boulevard, when he complained that other MiMo buildings might soon follow the Maule. Winton subsequently met with city planning officials to consider legal protections. The preservation office has been working on the plan for several weeks, but waited until notices of the proposal went out to property owners to go public, fearing it could provoke demolitions. The notices trigger a moratorium on demolitions and new building permits in the proposed district while the preservation board weighs the plan. A final vote could come in April. In considering the district, Miami is catching up to Miami Beach, which has already 3/7/2006 Page 4 of 4 ( , established historic districts that include numerous buildings from the 1950s. The Beach is also considering a district along Collins Avenue that would safeguard two of MiMo's crown jewels, architect Morris Lapidus' Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels. But many MiMo buildings have just begun reaching the 50-year mark that qualifies them for historic designation. "It really defines Miami," said interior designer Teri D'Amico, who coined the tern "MiMo." "That was our Golden Age. It was a time when America shone and we were coming up with something unique." 3/7/2006 Page 1 of 4 Alvarez, Amy From: clemmer mayhew Ill [CLEMMERMAYHEWIll@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 11:03 AM To: Alvarez, Amy Subject: olde delray De Menil Houses May Go Home Village offers one building to library, which could reduce expansion plans By Carissa Katz, East Hampton Star, 26 January 2006 In the 1970s, at their estate off Further Lane in East Hampton, Adelaide de Menil and her husband,Edmund Carpenter, collected and restored more than half a dozen 18th and 19th-century houses and barns from around the East End, giving them new life in a new home. Thirty years later, as Ms. de Menil and Mr. Carpenter contemplate selling their 40-acre property, some of those historic buildings could find their way back to where they came from, or close to it. East Hampton Town and Village officials confirmed this week that they have been talking with the couple about that possibility, should a potential buyer not want to preserve the buildings on the Further Lane property. Last year, the estate was rumored to have been sold for $90 million to Robert Weil, who had rented it for several summers. Since then,there have been a number of rumors about other buyers willing to pay similar prices. Evidently, however, a deal has not yet been reached. "The plan is, if the homes are not going to be preserved on the property,we would attempt to relocate them as close to the original site as possible, or to new sites," East Hampton Town Supervisor Bill McGintee said Tuesday. "It would be great if we could do it. It's like reversing the clock." Ms. de Menil, an oil heiress, photographer, and philanthropist, and Mr. Carpenter, an anthropologist and author, bought the property in 1973 and began to move old houses and barns there the following year. "All the houses came like lost kittens," Mr. Carpenter told The East Hampton Star in 2/1/2006 Page 2 of 4 1974. "We didn't seek any of them out; none were 'taken.' They arrived under their own volition." The first was the Hand house, built in 1747,which once stood next door to the Amagansett Farmers Market.An 1820 cottage from Cutchogue came next, followed by the 1773 Purple House,which had been next door to the East Hampton Library. Then came an 1820 Bridgehampton barn, the Peach Farm house from Northwest Woods in East Hampton, built in 1730, and an 18th-century barn from North Main Street in East Hampton. In a 1974 letter to Everett T. Rattray,then the editor of The Star, Mr. Carpenter explained "the motives behind such an impractical venture," and wrote of the couple's interest in such structures. "They were designed like Coast Guard stations: practical, comfortable, beautiful in their simplicity. The result was perhaps one of man's greatest architectural achievements." "It was the desire to preserve and present a few examples of this achievement that led to saving and moving several of these houses to Further Lane," he wrote. "All had either been abandoned or scheduled for demolition,but, like ships,were easily towed to new berths. In 50 years, we're all going to be history. But a small bit of man's past will have been preserved here, in this case, a good moment from his past." "They're all important and architecturally intact," Robert J. Hefner, a historic preservation consultant working with the town and village, said Tuesday. "They're beautiful homes and it would be a shame if they were lost," Mr. McGintee said. "Every time one of these historic homes disappears it's losing a little bit of the way we were." Ms. de Menil and Mr. Carpenter "have been wonderful caretakers for these buildings and they're going to continue to do what they can to be wonderful caretakers," he said. The supervisor said town and village officials toured the property on Monday and had a "lengthy" meeting about the historic buildings there. He and Larry Cantwell, the village administrator, both stressed that the discussions were very preliminary. "We're moving cautiously," the supervisor said. "The pace . . . is going to be determined by the de Menils." While the town and the village are absolutely interested in taking possession of the buildings should a new owner not want them, that scenario raises questions about how they would finance the move,whether the buildings could withstand a move, if moving them is logistically possible, and where exactly they might come to rest. Electrical and telephone wires can be taken down easily enough, but the tree canopy may be such that a building of a certain size simply could not be moved down the road, the supervisor said. "It would be a monumental project if we could pull it off," he said, "but it's only going to happen dependent upon the outcome of who she makes the decision to sell the property to and what it's going to cost." 2/1/2006 Page 3 of 4 The Purple House,which forms a part of Ms. de Menil and Mr. Carpenter's main house, may return to the East Hampton Library grounds, near where it once stood. According to the library's director,Tara D'Amato, and the chairman of the library's building committee, Bruce Collins, the village contacted the library about giving the house a home, should it eventually be donated to the village. "It seems like a logical alternative to explore," Mr. Hefner said. He offered a brief overview of the Purple House's history to the library board on Friday. Also at that meeting, the library's architect,Randy Correll of Robert A.M. Stern Architects, discussed how the house might be incorporated into the property and how it might be used by the library. "The exciting part to the board was that if this should ever happen, a historic building on the premises, it would celebrate our history and at the same time celebrate the accomplishments of our artists,writers, and other residents," Tom Twomey, the president of the library's board, said Tuesday. The house got its name from the color of its shingles,which were once painted a soft lavender, according to Jeannette Edwards Rattray in her book "Up and Down Main Street." It was in the Hedges family for more than a century, and was sold in 1900 to Mrs. Rattray's father, Everett J. Edwards. According to Mrs. Rattray's book,the house was donated to the library in 1941 "by the heirs of Mrs. Mae Kimball Mapes." It was moved in 1974 to make way for a new library wing known as the Jeannette Edwards Rattray wing. There are several houses still standing on Main Street that are similar in style to the Purple House, including the Gardiner Brown House, now the Ladies Village Improvement Society headquarters, "that really kind of evoke East Hampton's New England past," Mr. Hefner said. "It certainly would add to that collection." "When the Purple House came to us as an alternative, the historic character of the house gave us the idea that it would be a nice center for the collection that deals with local writers and artists, and part of our history collection," Ms. D'Amato said. The Pennypacker Long Island Collection would remain in the main library building, but circulating books on subjects of local interest could be moved to the Purple House. "We would like to focus more on research that is really for everyday people," Ms. D'Amato said. That would provide more space for the children's collection in the library's main building. The library has been at odds with the village for nearly two years over a proposed expansion of its children's wing. If the Purple House were to return to the library property, the children's wing expansion would be reduced to half the size originally proposed, Mr. Twomey said. To preserve the historical integrity of the Purple House, it could be connected to the main library building by an underground walkway. 2/1/2006 Page 4 of 4 The library's board passed a resolution on Friday authorizing its architect and environmental consultants to consider and analyze the return of the house to the property in conjunction with the children's wing expansion. That possibility will be incorporated into an environmental impact statement that the library is preparing for the village's zoning board of appeals. "The library board would welcome that building," Mr. Collins said. "I think it's what we're all about here, and if we can help in one way or another,we'd like to do that." "We're very optimistic and we're very glad that the village approached us," Ms. D'Amato said. "This really seemed like an olive branch." Ms. de Menil could not be reached for a comment. 2/1/2006 1949 landmark Delray hotel to come alive once more Page 1 of 2 Carrgi PRINTTHIS Palm eachPost4com 1949 landmark Delray hotel to come alive once more By Dianna Smith Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Monday,January 16, 2006 DELRAY BEACH—Recalling the glamorous stories they'd heard,they pressed their faces against grimy windows, hoping to steal a glimpse of what was once inside. The ladies were too young back then to remember what the La France Hotel was like in its heyday. They had admired it from afar as little girls, from the back seats of their parents'cars. More local news These women,all involved in preserving the city's West Settlers breaking news,photosHistoric District, are organizing an exhibit dedicated to the hotel, Latest Lad all breaking Post stories. the only place where blacks could stay in Delray Beach during •State news segregation.The exhibit will open Feb.4 at the nearby Spady Heritage Cultural Museum. Storm 2006:Hurricane news •Sound off in the forum Except for the weathered sign out front, no one would ever know this building is a piece of • Columnists history. Patches of the ceiling are crumbling.The roof began to leak soon after Hurricane • Crime, live scanners Wilma.The floors are dirty and the furniture left inside isn't worth keeping. • Photos I Special reports •Weather I Traffic I Obituaries The building sits lifeless along Northwest Fourth Avenue. But that's about to change.A city agency has plans to renovate it and turn it into a home for senior citizens on fixed incomes. Bids for the project are expected to go out next month. The women at the windows tiptoed inside.An overwhelming, moldy, dank stench forced them to race back out. It was like walking into a room full of rotten eggs. Edith Palmer, 79, knows well what went on behind those now dingy hotel windows.The way she tells it,from her Boynton Beach home,that place had more energy in those days than downtown Delray Beach does now on a Friday night.There was dancing and singing and drinking. People pushed the hallway furniture against the walls so they could swing to the music. Girls pranced in pretty dresses, men wore stylish hats, couples played checkers. It was a fine time to be young, Palmer said. She was the only maid at the La France for 12 years,from 1955 to 1967. She dusted and cleaned and made friends with the visitors.All black.All because, back then, blacks weren't welcome anywhere else. Most were hired help the whites brought down during the winter. Others were members of jazz and blues bands who made the La France their home during South Florida gigs. The owners, Charlie Patrick and his wife, Francenia, built the hotel in 1949.When it opened that year, it was the only hotel between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale where blacks could stay, locals say. Palmer, nicknamed Snooks,was Francenia Patrick's cousin. Palmer helped the Patricks raise their children. She'd take breaks cleaning rooms to sneak in daily soap operas with Francenia Patrick in the downstairs hallway. Palmer got good tips from customers, but that's because she deserved it. She'd cleaned the 16 tiny rooms,the four bathrooms,the lounge and then the dining room. If it took her all day,so be it. Palmer was a bit of a perfectionist. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=1949+landmark+D... 1/17/2006 1949 landmark Delray hotel to come alive once more Page 2 of 2 Charlie Patrick had a good heart. He was educated, a businessman and never turned a soul away. "He was the type of person who could walk with kings and queens, but never lost his touch with the common people,"she said. Palmer refused to take a vacation the first five years of work, so the Patricks sent her to the Bahamas.All expenses paid. Palmer earned$50 a week. The hotel had white tile on the floors, ivory-colored walls, mirrors in the hallway and wooden floors in the bedrooms. Pictures the Patricks'nephew painted decorated each room. "We worked hard to keep it up," Palmer said. "I waxed those floors.They'd shine like gold. It had to please me." Soda and ice machines sat on a long porch,which was later enclosed and converted into a front room. Diane Colonna, executive director of the Community Redevelopment Agency, said the CRA plans to bring that long porch back.The CRA is buying blighted buildings with plans to replace them with affordable housing. It bought the hotel for$465,000 in 2003. Colonna said the 16 rooms in the hotel will be converted into eight efficiency apartments,with bathrooms in each room.The CRA will also build a six-apartment building next to the hotel.A covered brick walkway will connect the two. Colonna said the CRA bought the hotel because it wants to preserve it. "It has an important history,"Colonna said. "Unfortunately, a lot of history in that neighborhood has been lost over time." Charlie Patrick died in 1983, and his wife passed away in 1988.After the hotel closed,the Patricks'children sold it for$61,000 in 1987, Palmer said. She never returned. She's had chances to visit, but she says no each time she's asked.She wants to leave the past in the past, she said. But when her mind gets going and she digs deep into the moments of those 12 memorable years, she smiles. And she laughs.And stories start to roll off her tongue. It's those stories,those visions of spotless floors and pretty pictures and people dancing,that swirled through the minds of the ladies on a January day. "It was very pretty,"Carolyn Holder, a CRA employee, said of the hotel. She stood beneath two olive trees with the rest of the Spady museum ladies, all disappointed the building is no longer lovely.That's why they're relieved the city is stepping in. They want the building to come alive once again. "They were good days to live in. Neighbors were neighbors. People took more pride in what they had,"she said. "They've changed Delray so much. It was really something at that time." 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The woodwork, from the caramel-colored Dade County pine in the floor to the cypress moldings, is a throwback to another era of craftsmanship. The home's structure is sound, surviving decades of hurricanes and coastal storms. It has an old soul and a new coat of paint, a ruddy green the color of pistachio ice cream. "They don't make homes like this anymore," Lantana resident Rosemary Mouring said recently, caressing an interior wall. "This is history." But the cottage, like so many others of its generation, is a dying breed in Lantana and other small coastal communities throughout Palm Beach County. A local developer bought the scenic 2-acre plot along the Intracoastal Waterway where the home sits and intends to build a condo complex. Mouring, vice president of the Lantana Historical Society, has until Dec. 15 to find the cottage a new home. If not, it'll be destroyed. Lantana city officials have largely turned a cold shoulder to the idea of preserving the cottage. In fact, officials argue the cottage isn't all that old, pointing to city records that show it was built in the early 1940s. Old homes are a frequent casualty of the decade-long development boom hitting Palm Beach County. Clusters of decaying homes that have stood since the 1920s and '30s are being torn down to make way for modern condo and apartment complexes. The cottage in Lantana, which Mouring and others say predates the town's incorporation in 1924, is one of three homes from the same era that will have to be moved or torn down to accommodate the condo complex. The sky-blue bungalow to the north will be moved to Lake Worth. The mustard-colored, two-story home to the south, equipped with a 1950s Cold War-style bomb shelter, will be scrapped, Mouring said. The cottage, however, is a quandary, and has sparked debate among city officials about what makes some homes historic and others simply old. "Just because a home is 50 or 60 years old doesn't mean it's historic," Mayor David Stewart said. "Maybe [the cottage] has some historical value, maybe not. But if the Historical Society wants to save some houses, that's between them and the state. We don't have a dog in this fight." http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pcottage28nov28,0,655814,print.s... 11/29/2005 s -"Il• Old Lantana cottage faces an uncertain future as city officials shrug shoulders Page 2 of 2 Mouring disagrees. She is asking the city to help pay to temporarily move it to the proposed site for the Florida Institute for Public Health campus, east of Interstate 95 on Lantana Road, before a permanent site can be found on city land. But institute officials have yet to approve that plan, further casting doubt that the cottage can be saved. "The city's current administration doesn't have an appreciation for old buildings," said Mouring, who would like to see the cottage converted to a museum. "Once you get rid of these homes, they're gone forever. Bit by bit we lose a piece of our history." Florida's Bureau of Historic Preservation applies the same criteria as the National Register of Historic Places when deciding whether a home has historical significance. In general, a home must be at least 50 years old and retain its historical character, which means it can't have undergone too many alterations, said Barbara Mattick, of the state's Bureau of Historic Preservation. The Lantana cottage has had its share of renovations. According to longtime Lantana resident James McGee, 84, who owned the home between 1975 and 1990, the enclosed back porch has been expanded a few feet, as well as the front entryway. The original knob and tube wiring, a staple of home construction until the 1940s, has been mostly replaced. The brick chimney that used to sit atop the roof has been removed. But to McGee and his wife of 61 years, Fritzie, the home retains much of its old charm. And its place among the important relics of the city's past is unquestioned. "It's really a miracle it remains," Fritzie McGee said. "But it would be a shame to get rid of it. For those who used to live in that area, it's Camelot, and we need to preserve it." City Manager Mike Bornstein said the city has been active in preserving its historic homes and buildings, but money is always a part of the decision. He points to success stories like the 1890s- era Old Key Lime House and a 1929 schoolhouse that's been converted into offices and a children's museum. Both landmarks are on Ocean Drive, only a few blocks from the cottage. "This is the earliest settlement area of town," James McGee said. One obstacle working against preservation of the cottage is the city record itself. Mouring and the McGees say a fire destroyed the home's original paperwork many years ago, which makes it difficult to know exactly when it was built. Tax records at City Hall indicate the home was built in the 1940s, which, if true, would deflate preservation efforts, Stewart said. But even if it was built before 1920, Stewart said he hasn't yet heard a compelling reason to save it. "Oldness doesn't make historic," Stewart said. "In my eyes, there are historic homes worth saving from the early pioneer days. I'm just not sure this is one of them." Joel Hood can be reached at jhood@sun-sentinel.com or 561-243-6611. Copyright © 2005, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/lo cal/palmb each/sfl-pcottage2 8nov2 8,0,65 5 814,print.s... 11/29/2005 .� � Page lofl 17 41 Am- http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2005-11/20704017jpg 11/29/2005 et - FORUM PUBLISHING DELBAy TIMES GROUP,INC. W E D N E S D A Y , SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 5 • V o L . 32 No . 39 ' ' owner's historic house'_ City: no addition on., By DANIELLE M.MARKEL Lynch appealed the He then requested to would have minimal con- cern was whether the pro- TIMES STAFF WRITER Historic Preservation shift the historic structure nections, so they can posed addition was con- Board's decision prohibit- five feet south and 20 feet cohabitate but have priva- sistent, compatible and The Delray Beach City ing an addition on his east to make way for a cy. appropriate for the his- Commission recently house, 226 S. Ocean Blvd. two-story addition at the Lynch could not be toric site. sided with residents of the Lynch had previously rear of the house.The new reached for comment. People who buy proper- Nassau Park Historic requested to demolish his structure would contain Paul Dorling, director ty in the historic district District, preventing a 1930s resort-style, one- duplicate features, such as of the city's Planning and agree to retain and pre- homeowner from building story house and build a two kitchens and master Zoning Department, serve the historic charac- an addition on his historic new one, but the board bedrooms, so his 80-year- brought three issues to ter of the properties, and, property. unanimously denied this old mother could live with the City Commission's HISTORIC continues on 6 Homeowner Patrick request. him. The interior layout attention. The first con- Dorling questioned whether property would be developed under the district standards ` Cope designed it for or the standards it_is -currently - `� zoned for. ■ HISTORIC "It has two kitchens - Homeowper Fran Katz two of everything. I don't said that btiore.?,001 there CONTINUED FROM PAGE I see how you can not con- were two cottages and a sider that a duplex," said small garage on the Lynch while additions are allow- Lenny Rubin, who spoke property. They totaled ed, the Historic Preser- on behalf of neighboring 3,500 square feet, and the vation Board requires homeowners who oppose average house on the them to be compatible in the addition. "My fear is street was about 1,800 terms of mass, size and that Mr. Lynch may want square feet, she said. scale, he said. to subdivide it." In 2001 Lynch put on an "I plan to retain every Cary Glickstein, presi- addition that increased his aspect of the home - sim- dent of Ironwood Proper- square footage to 7,500, ply shift it to make way for ties, thinks the proposed and his current proposal a very modest addition in addition could easily be would increase it to more the back," said Roger than 11,000 square feet, Cope, Lynch's architect. converted into two dwell- she said. The addition is twice ing units. "This proposed project the size of the structure, "We appreciate that the is not appropriate," Katz but it is in proportion and applicant intends to share said. "It will ruin the preserves the historic the dwelling with his nature of the historic dis- character of the property, mother, but those inten- trict." Cope said. tions can change tomor- The commissioners una- Dorling's second con- row without recourse. nimously decided that the cern was whether the Intentions are fleeting; addition cannot be built structure would be con- buildings are permanent," the way it was presented, sidered a single family Glickstein said. and they denied Lynch's home or a duplex. Kathy Appleton, a resi- appeal to construct the David Schmidt, Lynch's dent of the historic district, addition. lawyer, said his client has pointed out that the reha- no intention of converting bilitation of historic prop- Danielle M. Markel can the home into two units. erties allows for tax abate- be reached at dmmarkel He also pointed out that ment, so private citizens Ljtribune.com. there are two-story build- are given an incentive to . ings immediately to the preserve private property. - south and north of this "I urge you to prevent a 1 r building, and four of the precedent that will create eight properties in the first an incentive to destroy block of the historic dis- Delray's historic district trict contain a two-story and assets," she said to the element. commissioners, referring to the tax exemptions Lynch has been receiving for additions, not renova- tions. -w,.• A - Miami Beach discourages spread of'McMansions' Page 1 of 3 Ehr}mindli c is Heratd.Lom Posted on Thu, Apr. 14, 2005 UP FRONT J SOUTH FLORIDA ARCHITECTURE Miami Beach discourages spread of 'McMansions' BY NICOLE WHITE nwhite@herald.com They are popping up all over: hulking homes that rise from the empty footprint of more modestly proportioned dwellings, flattened to make room. They gobble up yard space, cast shadows on adjacent back yards. Many consider them the new naughty neighbor. In communities from Fort Lauderdale's Victoria Park to Coral Gables and Miami Beach, residents are banding together with a collective mission: turn back the tide of oversized houses --sometimes called McMansions-- on undersized lots. Miami Beach officials have approved a new set of initiatives they hope will do just that. Borrowing a page from Coral Gables -- where a 1993 tax incentive to preserve historic homes has been very successful,officials say --the Beach has begun offering a 10-year tax abatement to homeowners who choose to preserve instead of demolish. "This is revolutionary because for the first-time we've stopped telling homeowners what they cannot do. Now we're offering them a solution," said Victor Diaz, chairman of the city's Planning Board and a longtime preservationist. TAXES FROZEN Under the program, the city portion of property tax bills for qualified homeowners would be frozen at the current level even after renovations, which normally would trigger a higher assessment. For a substantial addition in pricey Miami Beach, the savings could amount to thousands of dollars a year. Miami Beach's incentives go a step further than those in the Gables: Permit fees for home improvements also will be waived. Perhaps the most significant change is that homeowners may be able to build larger houses --through the construction of architecturally sensitive additions--than they would be allowed if they demolished the original to build anew. A similar abatement on the county portion of the tax bill has been in place for more than a decade in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Residents must apply to the counties and obtain historic designation for their houses. Homeowners who qualify in Coral Gables and Miami Beach are eligible for a double tax break--on both the city and county portions of their property tax bills. "Here, we're willing to forgo thousands in revenue to encourage people to preserve architecturally sensitive homes. That's a huge step for the city," Diaz said. IN HOLLYWOOD In Broward County, preservationists in Hollywood have discouraged a rash of McMansions under a strict review process by the city's historic preservation board, said board member Louis Friend. Residents in the Victoria Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale haven't been as successful. In recent weeks,they've asked local officials to regulate the hulking town houses that are popping up,dwarfing smaller, historically significant http://www.miami.com/m1d/miamiheraldlnews/front/113 88632.htm?template=contentMod... 4/15/2005 - Miami Beach discourages spread of'McMansions' Page 2 of 3 • homes. In Coral Gables, at least 30 property owners have taken advantage of the city tax abatement to help preserve their historic homes since the program began in 1993, proof of the program's success, says Mayor Donald Slesnick. A NEW PROBLEM But abatements can only do so much. Slesnick said a new problem has surfaced: Homes from the 1950s and 1960s -- generally not historically significant under the city's guidelines -- are being demolished to make way for McMansions that overwhelm lots and erode the character of the neighborhood. "It's an investment, so they build as much as they can build to make a profit," Slesnick said. 'If they can fill up every inch of the land, they will." The Coral Gables Commission is considering offering more incentives, including one now being offered in Miami Beach: additional square footage if a home is renovated rather than destroyed. "If we let too many of these McMansions go up we're going to be lowering the value of the [neighborhood] homes. We'll get to the point where kids can't play in the yards because there are no yards," Slesnick said. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS Miami Beach's past attempts to preserve historic single family homes have been less than successful. Despite a city law that banned the demolition of homes built before 1942 without city approval, Miami Beach resident Franz Reuther did just that. In May 2002, Reuther hired a contractor to bulldoze his 1928 Mediterranean home -- in broad daylight. Reuther, who made a fortune as the producer behind the infamous pop-music group Milli Vanilli, was slapped with a hefty fine for the brazen demolition. He'll be forced to build an exact replica of the home he demolished, little consolation to many preservationists. He also demolished a historically significant home on an adjacent lot before the city implemented the permit requirement for demolishing historic homes. He is now building a mammoth Taj Mahal-looking home in its place. The new measures, according to city design and preservation manager Thomas Mooney, should help discourage such behavior, in part because homeowners will be rewarded with more square footage if they preserve. Those who choose to preserve are allowed to add onto the house for a total square footage of 35 percent of the lot size. Those who demolish and rebuild are held to lower percentages of the lot. Between 15 and 30 percent of the land can be used for the new building. "That's a very tangible incentive," Mooney said. "If someone wants to demolish their home it should be their right," he added. ''But there was also a huge consensus from the community that the scale and the context of the homes in the city was being eroded." Unlike an earlier push to flatly ban the demolition of homes built before 1942, these incentives are also available to homes built post-World War II, including homes with Miami Modern or MiMo architectural features. Homeowners must be willing to apply for historic designation. To get that designation -- which means adhering to strict renovation guidelines-- homeowners will have to make only http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/front/113 88632.htm?template=contentMod... 4/15/2005 Miami Beach discourages spread of'McMansions' Page 3 of 3 one appearance before the Historic Preservation Board, Mooney said. NO CONTROVERSY The new preservation approach swept its way into the city's code in December with little fanfare.There were no shouting matches, no rooms full of protesters. Colleen Martin, an attorney and Miami Beach preservationist, says the change may show the debate has come full circle. "I think right now people and developers are realizing that it is far more financially viable to restore a historic gem than to tear it down and build something else," she said. 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"We're looking at other places sear Real Estate Wknd too." •Locator Directory +i HOI CRA Director Diane Colonna didn't return phone calls Friday and had r jl sl Iz`ICESleft for vacation Monday. Her husband, Mayor Jeff Perlman, did not .5' ME return calls either day. Since early this year,when the two were married, 54aQ�,� http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/auto/epaper/editions/tuesday/local_news_f3 f2... 8/5/2003 "i5elray agency's move may displace groups Page 2 of 2 •KidsPost Perlman has abstained from voting on matters involving the CRA to The e Place a Classified avoid a conflict of interest. Search Archives -ClickRates ', Subscribe Advertise The CRA has considered leasing space in the new Atlantic Grove Announcements complex of townhouses, apartments, stores and offices on West Atlantic 2003 Internships Avenue,where the agency demolished several homes in the West Purchase a Photo Settlers Historic District to make way for the first private redevelopment Conduct Research Plan Your Vacation effort in the historically black section of town. Events Calendar Contests&Games The two historic groups that lease the Knott Center hadn't planned on Page Reproductions moving anytime soon. Steele said the city could provide other office Order Shady Palms space,but probably not in a historic building. SEARCH FOR NEWS Enter Keyword: "They weren't very open to moving," she said. Go! The CRA refurbished both Swinton Avenue houses with a state grant after floating them down the Intracoastal Waterway from West Palm Beach's Hillcrest neighborhood to Delray Beach in January 1994. The CRA moved into 24 N. Swinton Ave. The Historic Palm Beach County Preservation Board, the regional branch of the state's historic preservation bureau, leased the historic building next door. It was named for the West Palm Beach judge who helped establish two museums and spent much of his time advancing the cause of historic preservation before he died in 1999. The Delray Beach Historical Society also occupies office space in the Knott Center. Representatives from both historic groups did not return phone calls Friday or Monday. A woman who answered the door Monday closed it abruptly when a reporter visited the center. "We're very busy," she said. meghan_nbpost.com Back to Top Copyright©2003,The Palm Beach Post.All rights reserved. By using PalmBeachPost.com,you accept the terms of our visitor agreement.Please read it. 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Heat Panthers High school A city consultant has identified Palm Trail and the nearby Chevy College Chase/Lake Ida communities, where almost a dozen homes were Golf built more than 50 years ago, as prime for preservation districts. Outdoors BUSINESS The neighborhoods feature ranch-style homes that are in danger Local stocks of losing their original form if they are rebuilt, city preservationists ENTERTAINMENT said. Movies Restaurants Festivals If approved, the two areas north of downtown would be the sixth Music and seventh historic districts in Delray Beach. Preservationists TV Stage have talked about creating other historic districts in the downtown Attractions business corridor on Atlantic Avenue and in neighborhoods east Nightlife and west of Swinton Avenue in areas south of downtown. Contests http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/search/sfl-phistoric15mar15.story 3/18/2003 Sun-Sentinel: News Page 2 of 3 SHOPPING To create a district, a majority of residents and the City Shopping Guide Advertisers Commission need to approve it. Newspaper ads Furniture Row But getting a majority can be challenging because many EDITORIALS/LETTERS homeowners don't want to be restricted on what they can do to Chan Lowe cartoons their homes, acknowledges Mary Lou Jamison, chairwoman of the THE EDGE city's Historic Preservation Board. Multimedia games and graphics. Neighborhoods across the country are creating preservation HEALTH districts to keep intact communities with older buildings, said TRAVEL Katie Callahan, spokesman for the National Trust for Historic FEATURES/LIFESTYLE Preservation. It doesn't keep figures on the number of districts. Food Home&Garden "People are now recognizing the importance of history and Books architecture and neighborhoods," Callahan said. COMMUNITY Calendar In Delray Beach and other cities, property owners in historic TRAFFIC districts can get tax breaks for up to 10 years if improvements are Broward/Dade Palm Beach made that increase the property's assessed values. Maps Directions Jamison said the city is always looking to expand the reach of its CORRECTIONS historic districts. OTHER SERVICES Archives "What we need are areas that want to join in," she said. Customer service News by e-mail Robert Iodice, who lives in an Enfield Road ranch house built in the 1950s, said he has mixed feelings about a district being established in his Chevy Chase neighborhood. He moved in 14 years ago, because he liked living close to the downtown and away from the gated communities that heavily regulate parking, lawns and building. "I like the freedom that I have here," said Iodice, who wants to alter the front windows on his house and build an addition to his kitchen. Still, Iodice said he would support the district, because it would maintain the character of a community he adores. He pointed to his neighbor's home, a ranch that recently had a second floor added, as evidence of the neighborhood slowly changing for bigger homes. Several blocks away on Northwest Second Avenue, Diane Bodker, owner of a ranch house, said she has reservations about being included in a historic district. She, too, wants the autonomy to change the exterior of her home without stringent oversight. But she plans to support the creation of a district as long as it can preserve old homes worth saving. Palm Trail is significant from a historic perspective because the area yields a "concentration of significant and somewhat diverse resources," according to a report by Janus Research, a Coral Gables consultant that surveyed Delray Beach's historic buildings last year. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/search/sfl-phistoricl5mar15.story 3/18/2003 Sun-Sentinel: News Page 3 of 3 The neighborhood, dating back to the 1920s, is "particularly striking with canopies of mature trees, palm-planted medians and proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway," the report said. Chevy Chase/Lake Ida feature a concentration of ranch homes built between 1940 and 1955. The area originally was a pineapple grove, which is historically associated with the city's development, the report said. Leon Fooksman can be reached at Iooksman@sun-sentinel.com or 561-243-6647. Copyright©2003, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Questions or comments? I Paid archives I Start a newspaper subscription I How to advertise I Privac Sun-Sentine Qoom Copyright 2003,Sun-Sentinel Co. &South Florida Interactive, Inc. • http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/search/sfl-phistoric 15mar15.story 3/18/2003 = 1 , News Historic home successfully relocated House holds Mikell's childhood home "When the renovation Delray Beach preserve his- lar place to see," she said. was moved from NE Sixth and restoration of the house torical landmarks. The Mikells now live in memories of Avenue to a new spot on 5 is complete,it will become 'When our property was Jacksonville. NE First Street. for sale, all who looked at it They drove to Delray childhood for The house was trans- an additional feature wanted to tear it down," Beach to witness the reloca- ported to the Cason Cottage of the museum." said Pickering, who avoid- tion of the house. Carolyn's one woman compound,the home of the ed the demolition of the family was the first known Delray Beach Historical MARY SWINFORD house by donating it to the owner of the house. Society EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF " THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, society. This is part of In a memoir of the house By EDUARDO M.PANGILINAN An old Army truck of the CASON MUSEUM Delray Beach since 1926 she said: "Our house was TIMES STAFF WRITER Russell Building Movers and certainly deserves to built by F.J. Schrader. I slowly pulled out the 40- cans and signboards. remain part of the city in don't know the date the Carolyn Pittman Mikell ton, 60-by-30-foot house "I am so thrilled," said the future." house was built, but it was was flooded with memories from its original site at 122 Gayl Brown, president of The donation of the vin- purchased for around as she glanced at the cot- SE Sixth Ave. and began the Board of Governors of tage house coincides with $2,500 by my parents, Mr. tage house where she spent the slow trek to its destina- the historical society. "For the planned expansion of and Mrs. Harry Pittman 18 years of her life. tion six blocks away. three seasons, we have the facilities at the Cason sometime between 1938 to 'That's the house where I After a five-hour trip, the looked forward to this day. Museum, said Mary 1941." was first kissed," Mikell structure was settled on the This is part of our promise Swinford, executive direc- In a 2002 Show said. pavement. Two workers to continue making the tor of the historical society. Magazine article, the date Mikell and her husband went to the roof and per- complex more beautiful." "When the renovation of construction is listed as Dave -the man who plant- formed the job of clearing Allen Brown and Babs and restoration of the 1925. However, since ed that kiss when Mikell the street of road obstacles, Pickering, the last owners house is complete, it will Shrader's name and foot- was 16 years old-had rea- such as the low hanging of the structure which become an additional fea- prints are recorded in the son to mull over the past power and television housed an antique store ture of the museum and driveway's cement with a last week. cables. before they donated it to that corner of Northeast date of January 1927, it is At exactly a minute after Other workers cleared the historical society, said First Avenue and Swinton believed the house was con- midnight on April 24, the road of parked cars, they feel happy to help Avenue will be a spectacu- structed in 1926. PalmBeachPost.com:Historical tour offers a glimpse into decades past Page 1 of 4 s N. PalmBe chPost.com , : PAIII 13 [ ACI-1 I ..... ... ..... . . ..... _... . C�)EEULSCLE HYellow Pages Today's Movie Listings Autos I Classifieds I Jobs I Travel Deals! Subscribe 1 Past 7 Days I Archives I Contact Us Win Dolphins SE Tickets Wednesday, October 23 Enter to win 4 seats at Boynton Beach I Delray Beach I Greenacres I Jupiter FORa home game. f — Lake Worth I Palm Beach Gardens I Royal Palm Beach I NLM% °MLiNE Wellington \ High School Football Political coverage Receive E-mail Alerts Historical tour offers a glimpse into decades Stone Warning Center Marketplace past •E-Catalog •Dining Guide By Linda Haase, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Where els TODAI"S PAPER Wednesday, October 23, 2002 a lamp t( Front Page(PDF) Gara Main News Local News With each step forward, you'll be transported back decades. •Politics Roy2 Neighba Business You'll return to 1931 when students hand-carved a chair, see the city's Rea( Sports first high school and discover a 1912 copper washing machine. Opinion/Letters Accent Save o Obituaries These are some of the items on the Historic Architecture Walking on food Movie Listings Tour, a 2.6-mile journey showcasing 10 of Delray Beach's gems, FlaPenn Classifieds including the elaborate two-story Sundy House,residence of the city's •Personals first mayor, the compelling S.D. Spady Cultural Museum, once home •Autos to educator Solomon D. Spady, and the former post office where a C3tl •Homes Pulitzer Prizepoet mailed her acid-tongued letters. : •Jobs g Photo of the Day • PBC Hall( bl Don WrightCartoon The self-guided tour is outlined in a 10-page available at City • S.A Fla. S4 g gguide • S. Fla. S� Quick Headlines Hall, Old School Square, the Sundy Inn, S.D. Spady Cultural • Fla. LottE i'LEKLY Museum, the Colony Hotel and the Sandoway House. A&E Dai ly A Entertainment The booklet, compiled by Delray's Historic Preservation Planner Food&Dining Wendy Shay, discusses the history and architecture of the sites. It also Sc e Gal Friday brings to life the residents in locally designated historic districts: Old Good Life Special Neighborhood Post School Square Historic Arts District,Nassau Park District, Del-Ida u Notables Park District, Marina District and the West Settler's District. •eview TGIF • NHL Prei Travel "I hope that with the help of this booklet, locals can feel a greater • Healthy Real Estate Wknd sense of pride and connection to the community and its history," Shay • Best of t •Locator Directory said. "I also want to show visitors from up north that Delray has a Beaches sr:nvlci.s long and very interesting heritage both historically and • KidsPost 01 NIE architecturally." • Peace y Estate Plala http://www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpost/epaper/editions/wednesday/delray_beach_d34bc0b... 10/23/2002 PalmBeachPost.com:Historical tour offers a glimpse into decades past Page 2 of 4 N. Place a Classified There's also an opportunity to discover interesting tidbits about the • Neighboi Search Archives people who lived at some of the sites. • Hurrican Subscribe • Discover Advertise • Palm Be; Announcements "We were very lucky to have people like this who formed the basis of Dining Gui 2003 Internships our town. They were good, kind,hard-working people," said Delray • South Purchase a Photo Beach Historical Society archivist Dorothy Patterson,who along with • North Conduct Research •Treasure city staff helped edit the tour guide. Plan your Vacation Events Calendar Contests Here are some of the things you'll find on the tour: I1e=Pal1 Page Reproductions Click hen Order Shady Palms • Rates,Dez Order 2003 calendar When you stop at the Sundy House at 106 S. Swinton Ave., imagine "Pmlrc the eight Sundy children playing in their lushly landscaped yard. �= EAR FOR NFAN'S Look up and you'll see the Royal Poinciana tree that one of them 4 4'K4 Enter Keyword: lovingly planted from a 3-gallon container 89years ago. Y EmailG this p Go! g Y g g • this p; Although their dad, John Shaw Sundy,was busy serving seven terms as mayor of the city, he found time to pump water into the house via a windmill and build a picket fence around the house,which is now an inn and restaurant. The frame vernacular house,with its wrap-around porch and high- pitched gable roof, was the Sundys home for decades. "Sadie and I often wonder what will happen to this place when we are gone. We just hope somebody will love it and care for it as much as we do," Sadie Sundy said in a 1978 interview. They got their wish. When the present owner was renovating,he refused to consider plans that included cutting the Royal Poinciana tree. Although the stucco building at 40.44 E. Atlantic Ave. across from Old School Square houses a restaurant and offices, imagine it during the era when it was a bustling post office. One of those milling about was Edna St. Vincent Millay,the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for poetry,who rented Box 787. Memorialized on a postage stamp in 1981, Millay said she "would rather lay a pipeline or dig a grave than write a letter," but that didn't stop her frequent lively correspondence. Or,maybe she just liked the atmosphere at the post office. "The post office back then was a meeting place. It was a community anchor," Patterson said. While site No. 5, Cason Cottage, is breathtaking with its clipped gable roof and old-Florida architectural style, visitors need to make an appointment(274-9578 or e-mail dbhsarch@bellsouth.net) to see http://www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpost/epaper/editions/wednesday/delray beach_d34bc0b... 10/23/2002 PalmBeachPost.com:Historical tour offers a glimpse into decades past Page 3 of 4 the authentic antiques inside the 1,500-square-foot home. There's a 1927 GE fridge, a 1912 washing machine and other mementoes reflecting the lifestyle between 1915 and 1935. The Spady Museum, at 170 NW Fifth Ave., is open from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The museum's displays show the intriguing life of educator Solomon Spady. You'll also find out about the determination and achievements of African-American settlers in the Sands, the first African-American settlement in Delray Beach and the legacy of Frog Alley,where settlers had to deal with a plethora of frogs every time it rained. The second floor showcases Carver High School --where everything from photos of the first football team to a wooden chair made by the class of'31-'32 -- are displayed. Adjacent to the museum is the former home of Susan Williams, the local midwife who "was often the only means of medical treatment to the early residents of the Sands neighborhood," according to the booklet. The 1935-Bungalow house, once restored,will be used as a community education center. When you sit in the wicker chairs in the Colony Hotel's lobby, you might be resting your posterior in the same spot Bob Hope did years ago. That's because the 1926 resort has most of the original furnishings. The original hand-operated elevator with the iron pull gate also is still used. The original switchboard,now unused, is still at the front desk. "This hotel is still here because three generations of my family have worked to keep it open. I want to preserve the irreplacable," said owner Jestena Boughton, whose father and grandfather bought the hotel in 1935. So, grab your walking shoes and get ready to experience 10 wonders of Delray Beach. And,when you're done, contact Shay at 243-7284. She's planning on updating the book and wants feedback. "I want people to be respectful and proud of our architectural heritage and to get a better understanding of the historic built environment. What better way than to experience it first hand?" she said. linda_haase@pbpost.com Back to Top http://www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpost/epaper/editions/wednesday/delray_beach_d34bc0b... 10/23/2002 Sun-Sentinel: Features Page 1 of 5 'i► to-Sent* el * coin SET WATER INHERE YOU i ii. nrirliaMF SOU I HH l-L O l D 'S LAIEST NEWS WANT IT. Water Pumps & Tanks Now I HOME I NEWS I SPORTS I ENTERTAINMENT I CLASSIFIED I BUSINESS I WEATHER I SHOPPING I SEARCH Sponsored By ZIASiAt Former owners of demolished Rio Vista mansion Wan '� say they were misled info Click here M for specials! at FEATURES By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub rr INSIDE FEATURES Sun-Sentinel L Lifestyle Posted August 30 2002 Food n LAArts When Fort Lauderdale interior designer Home&Garden Barbara Van Voast read in her morning ® Email story A. Books CHANNELS newspaper that the Graves mansion in Rio B Print story ,,;,; Vista had been torn down, she cried as if she t ' CLASSIFIED Careers were reading an obituary of an old friend. Homes PHOTOS .,4it Apartments "I felt like someone had been murdered and Cars everyone sat around and watched it happen," �° Personals y ppen Place an ad said Van Voast, who decorated the foyer, NEWS _ -__ -- _.� � butler's pantry and dining areas of the house ,- . 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It was a shame to see what came See larger image (Sun-Sentinel/Susan Find a I • http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/homegarden/search/sfl-hg3Ogravesaug30.story 8/30/2002 Sun-Sentinel: Features Page 2 of 5 about." Stocker) THE EDGE Aug 2,2002 City Multimedia games and graphics. Graves sold the house with the understanding BusinE it would be renovated and not demolished. " HEALTH Enter a ------- ---- The buyer was Cheree Roberts, an interior name TRAVEL decorator and real estate developer from FEATURES/LIFESTYLE Texas who owns SW3 Consultants in Fort ' , " Need n Food Lauderdale. "1 �, t Try an Home&Garden ,� Books search. "We would have never sold it if we thought it t .A � CCalendar would have been torn down," Gaskill said. "We -= - "" TRAFFIC __. come from a gentlemen's world. We are from " F Broward/Dade the old school where people keep their word." Guns and butter Palm Beach See larger image Maps House plans changed (Sun-Sentinel/Carl Seibert) Directions Aug 29,2002 CORRECTIONS Roberts said she intended to keep the OTHER SERVICES promise, but the numbers just didn't compute. Archives Customer service "I bought the house the dayit went on the MORE HEADLINES News by e-mail 9 market [with the second real estate listing Tyco exec's$6,000 shower agent] and I fell in love with it," Roberts said. curtain?It sounds like good "I had numerous developers, home builders money down the drain and architects through the house. It was my Lasting impressions: intention to remodel the house." Francis Abreu's flair can still be seen in Lauderdale At first, Roberts said she planned to live in the Little weevils eat ivy; rust mite damage cosmetic only house, but her plans changed. Coming Up "When I chose not to live there and knew the Coming Up house had to be resold, financially the numbers did not make sense. There are no closets, no air conditioning. All the systems in the house were bad and did not meet code. It didn't have a laundry room. I interviewed every famous builder in this town to try and come up with a plan and save this house. Every single one of them told me to tear it down." According to Broward County property records, the home was sold to Roberts' family business -- Roberts Florida Real Estate Investments of Dallas, in July 2000 for $1.46 million. This February, it was sold again for $1 million to 1115 N. Rio Vista LLC, a limited partnership that includes Roberts and the owners of Levine Construction. The partnership has a $2.5 million construction loan from Equitable Bank. Howard Levine, vice president, says he and his father, Lawrence, plan to build an 11,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style spec home with all the bells and whistles affluent buyers demand today. They expect to sell it for $6 million to $7 million. "My father and I like to buy these homes and knock them down and put in super homes," he said. Levine said Roberts approached them two years ago to do a renovation, but they faced too many hurdles and decided to do a teardown instead. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/homegarden/searchlsfl-hg30gravesaug30.story 8/30/2002 Sun-Sentinel: Features Page 3 of 5 "We felt we would have to put over $1 million in the house to fix it," Levine said. "In this market, we couldn't sell it. ... There was no way for us to make it viable for sale and we couldn't get a bank interested in financing it." Gaskill rejects the idea that the house was falling down. She admits it needed some work but said the house's faults shouldn't translate into a death sentence."It's just about money to them," Gaskill said. "It wasn't about elegance, charm and history. It's just money." Abreu's handiwork The classic Mediterranean Revival house had plenty of both charm and history. Famed architect Francis L. Abreu designed the house in 1926 for real estate developer Andrew Weiss. Abreu, often called the Addison Mizner of Broward County, was Fort Lauderdale's most notable boomtime architect, according to the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. Many of his best projects have been demolished in the past 30 years, including the Casino Swimming Pool and the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. The Graves house, once known as Rio Riente, was an architectural gem. Unlike the out-of-scale, neo-Mediterranean Revival homes we see built today, the rooms were perfectly proportioned for human scale. The ceilings were beamed, coffered or vaulted. Round-headed casement windows and French doors brought light into the rooms. Elegant wrought ironwork accented the giant arches. Cuban tile and wood covered the floors. But this property was much more than vaulted ceilings and Cuban tile. It was also rich in historical mystique. Or at least in legend. In the 1920s, Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn, one of Al Capone's lieutenants, rented the house, which was then known as Marina Flores. It was rumored that McGurn and his mob cronies planned the St. Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929 in the dining room. The legend escalated when a story told by Gypsy Graves was embellished. Soon after they moved into the house in 1962, Graves' late husband, George, pulled a switch in the downstairs powder room. Some folks claim that when the switch was pulled a door to a secret room under the stairs opened and revealed 26 Thompson submachine guns. Graves says the room was empty. These days, all Gaskill and Graves have left are their memories, the house numbers and a few pieces of tile that was left from the demolition earlier this month. Gaskill recalls sitting on the staircase near the wrought-iron gate as a child and watching the visitors and sales people who came to the house. "The place was magical," she said. "It was almost like being in a castle. It was the most magical place on Earth. I grew up there and that's where my soul is." Stopping destruction She said her family was the last to know the house was going to be http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/homegarden/search/sfl-hg30gravesaug30.story 8/30/2002 Sun-Sentinel: Features Page 4 of 5 torn down. "They [the developers] knew we would have been picketing, chaining ourselves to palm trees," she said. "I would have done anything to stop the destruction of such an incredible home. It should have never happened. And we have to make sure it never happens again." But making sure it never happens again is not going to be an easy task. Naugle, who also lives in the neighborhood, said he heard a rumor last November that the house could be demolished and asked the city commission to forward a designation request to the Historic Preservation Board. In May, the preservation board voted unanimously for the historic designation. But when the vote went to the commission, Naugle was the single supporter. Naugle said the new owners convinced the commissioners that they didn't receive proper notice and it would be a hardship not to tear it down. "I don't buy that," he said. "The purchaser was a real estate professional and professionals know that historic significance can be an issue. I view this like buying a piece of land with mangroves on it. You can't just cut them down. You have to use special care. Similarly, you shouldn't be able to just tear down a historic building." No guarantees Levine countered that his company didn't learn about the possible historic designation until their request for a permit to tear down the house was denied. "The reason the commission voted against the historic designation was we never had any notice," Levine said. "There are other houses built by the same architect that did not have the designation. We showed them pictures of four other Francis Abreu homes that were livable and viable. Why were they bothering us?" Even if the house had received a historic designation, there's no guarantee it would be saved, according to Naugle, who is a past trustee of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. "Designating something historic does not guarantee that it will be saved or restored," Naugle said. "It sets up a six-month time period where the property owner is prevented from getting a demolition permit to allow someone in the community time to save the house." And so the debate continues. Only 42 of Abreu's projects remain standing, according to Fort Lauderdale Historical Society records. Some of them, such as the Riverside Hotel with its parking garage addition and the Cheesecake Factory chain restaurant, have been considerably altered. But Gaskill insists the fight has just begun. "It was so painful for the neighbors and for ourselves," Gaskill said. "It was so traumatic to see an absolute jewel, a treasure, destroyed. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/homegarden/search/sfl-hg30gravesaug30.story 8/30/2002 Sun-Sentinel: Features Page 5 of 5 I will fight tooth and nail to not allow another Francis Abreu property to be torn down." Copyright©2002, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Questions or comments? I Paid archives I Start a newspaper subscription I Advertise online I Privacy Sun-Sentine:scam Copyright 2002, Sun-Sentinel Co. &South Florida Interactive, Inc. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/homegarden/search/sfl-hg30gravesaug30.story 8/30/2002 Former owners of demolished Rio Vista mansion say they were misled Page 1 of 4 Sun-Sentindl cOr HOME I NEWS I SPORTS I ENTERTAINMENT I CLASSIFIED I BUSINESS I WEATHER I SHOPPING I http://u .sun-sentinel.com/features/homegarden/search/sfl-hg30gravesaug30.story Former owners of demolished Rio Vista mansion say they were misled By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Sun-Sentinel August 30, 2002 When Fort Lauderdale interior designer Barbara Van Voast read in her morning newspaper that the Graves mansion in Rio Vista had been torn down, she cried as if she were reading an obituary of an old friend. "I felt like someone had been murdered and everyone sat around and watched it happen," said Van Voast, who decorated the foyer,butler's pantry and dining areas of the house for the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale's 1999 Designer Showhouse. "I had been hearing for months that this could happen. I hoped someone or some group would come along and save it. I couldn't fathom that this was actually going to happen." It did happen, despite the efforts of local preservationists and Fort Lauderdale Mayor James Naugle. But this is far from a simple story of historic preservation vs. property rights. It's a saga about how sometimes a gracious and historic old house that needs a lot of work can become the victim of the wrecking ball because no one wants to pay what it takes to restore it. No one was more devastated to learn of the teardown than former owner Gypsy Graves and her daughter Kate Graves Gaskill, who lived in the 5,135-square-foot house at 1115 N. Rio Vista Blvd. close to 38 years. "My four children had grown and moved out and the taxes were getting high," said Graves,who was the founder of the Graves Museum of Archeology&Natural History in Dania Beach. "It got to a point couldn't I couldn't afford to live there. I was rattling around there by myself. It was a shame to see what came about." Graves sold the house with the understanding it would be renovated and not demolished. The buyer was Cheree Roberts, an interior decorator and real estate developer from Texas who owns SW3 Consultants in Fort Lauderdale. "We would have never sold it if we thought it would have been torn down," Gaskill said. "We come from a gentlemen's world. We are from the old school where people keep their word." House plans changed Roberts said she intended to keep the promise,but the numbers just didn't compute. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/templates/misc/printstory.jsp?slug=sfl%2Dhg30gravesaug30 8/30/2002 Former owners of demolished Rio Vista mansion say they were misled Page 2 of 4 "I bought the house the day it went on the market [with the second real estate listing agent] and I fell in love with it," Roberts said. "I had numerous developers, home builders and architects through the house. It was my intention to remodel the house." At first, Roberts said she planned to live in the house,but her plans changed. "When I chose not to live there and knew the house had to be resold, financially the numbers did not make sense. There are no closets, no air conditioning. All the systems in the house were bad and did not meet code. It didn't have a laundry room. I interviewed every famous builder in this town to try and come up with a plan and save this house. Every single one of them told me to tear it down." According to Broward County property records,the home was sold to Roberts' family business -- Roberts Florida Real Estate Investments of Dallas,in July 2000 for$1.46 million. This February, it was sold again for$1 million to 1115 N. Rio Vista LLC, a limited partnership that includes Roberts and the owners of Levine Construction. The partnership has a$2.5 million construction loan from Equitable Bank. Howard Levine, vice president, says he and his father, Lawrence,plan to build an 11,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style spec home with all the bells and whistles affluent buyers demand today. They expect to sell it for$6 million to $7 million. "My father and I like to buy these homes and knock them down and put in super homes," he said. Levine said Roberts approached them two years ago to do a renovation,but they faced too many hurdles and decided to do a teardown instead. "We felt we would have to put over$1 million in the house to fix it," Levine said. "In this market,we couldn't sell it. ... There was no way for us to make it viable for sale and we couldn't get a bank interested in financing it." Gaskill rejects the idea that the house was falling down. She admits it needed some work but said the house's faults shouldn't translate into a death sentence."It's just about money to them," Gaskill said. "It wasn't about elegance, charm and history. It's just money." Abreu's handiwork The classic Mediterranean Revival house had plenty of both charm and history. Famed architect Francis L. Abreu designed the house in 1926 for real estate developer Andrew Weiss. Abreu, often called the Addison Mizner of Broward County, was Fort Lauderdale's most notable boomtime architect, according to the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. Many of his best projects have been demolished in the past 30 years, including the Casino Swimming Pool and the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. The Graves house, once known as Rio Riente,was an architectural gem.Unlike the out-of-scale,neo- Mediterranean Revival homes we see built today,the rooms were perfectly proportioned for human scale. The ceilings were beamed, coffered or vaulted. Round-headed casement windows and French doors brought light into the rooms. Elegant wrought ironwork accented the giant arches. Cuban tile and wood covered the floors. But this property was much more than vaulted ceilings and Cuban tile. It was also rich in historical mystique. Or at least in legend. In the 1920s, Jack"Machine Gun" McGurn, one of Al Capone's http://www.sun-sentinel.com/templates/misc/printstory jsp?slug=sfl%2Dhg30gravesaug30 8/30/2002 Former owners of demolished Rio Vista mansion say they were misled Page 3 of 4 lieutenants,rented the house,which was then known as Marina Flores. It was rumored that McGurn and his mob cronies planned the St. Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929 in the dining room. The legend escalated when a story told by Gypsy Graves was embellished. Soon after they moved into the house in 1962, Graves' late husband, George,pulled a switch in the downstairs powder room. Some folks claim that when the switch was pulled a door to a secret room under the stairs opened and revealed 26 Thompson submachine guns. Graves says the room was empty. These days, all Gaskill and Graves have left are their memories, the house numbers and a few pieces of tile that was left from the demolition earlier this month. Gaskill recalls sitting on the staircase near the wrought-iron gate as a child and watching the visitors and sales people who came to the house. "The place was magical," she said. "It was almost like being in a castle. It was the most magical place on Earth. I grew up there and that's where my soul is." Stopping destruction She said her family was the last to know the house was going to be torn down. "They [the developers] knew we would have been picketing, chaining ourselves to palm trees," she said. "I would have done anything to stop the destruction of such an incredible home. It should have never happened. And we have to make sure it never happens again." But making sure it never happens again is not going to be an easy task. Naugle,who also lives in the neighborhood, said he heard a rumor last November that the house could be demolished and asked the city commission to forward a designation request to the Historic Preservation Board. In May, the preservation board voted unanimously for the historic designation. But when the vote went to the commission,Naugle was the single supporter.Naugle said the new owners convinced the commissioners that they didn't receive proper notice and it would be a hardship not to tear it down. "I don't buy that," he said. "The purchaser was a real estate professional and professionals know that historic significance can be an issue. I view this like buying a piece of land with mangroves on it. You can't just cut them down. You have to use special care. Similarly,you shouldn't be able to just tear down a historic building." No guarantees Levine countered that his company didn't learn about the possible historic designation until their request for a permit to tear down the house was denied. "The reason the commission voted against the historic designation was we never had any notice," Levine said. "There are other houses built by the same architect that did not have the designation. We showed them pictures of four other Francis Abreu homes that were livable and viable. Why were they bothering us?" Even if the house had received a historic designation,there's no guarantee it would be saved, according to Naugle,who is a past trustee of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. "Designating something historic does not guarantee that it will be saved or restored," Naugle said. "It http://www.sun-sentinel.com/templates/misc/printstory.jsp?slug=sfl%2Dhg3Ogravesaug30 8/30/2002 Former owners of demolished Rio Vista mansion say they were misled Page 4 of 4 sets up a six-month time period where the property owner is prevented from getting a demolition permit to allow someone in the community time to save the house." And so the debate continues. Only 42 of Abreu's projects remain standing, according to Fort Lauderdale Historical Society records. Some of them, such as the Riverside Hotel with its parking garage addition and the Cheesecake Factory chain restaurant,have been considerably altered. But Gaskill insists the fight has just begun. "It was so painful for the neighbors and for ourselves," Gaskill said. "It was so traumatic to see an absolute jewel, a treasure, destroyed. I will fight tooth and nail to not allow another Francis Abreu property to be torn down." 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AlA on land that archaeologists say Subscribe http://www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpost/epaper/editions/wednesday/jupiter d3548716139e80:... 8/5/2002 PalmBeachPost.com:City returns ,000 survey grant Page 2 of 3 i .. Advertise contains a midden, or ancient refuse heap, that dates before 1000 B.C. The Palm Announcements Internships - Purchase a Photo Addario questioned the accuracy of the consultant's survey. For � s o Conduct Research example, during the consultant's presentation,he saw his 1967 •Email this p; Plan your Vacation which he remodeled and decked out in "gingerbread and cheesecake," Events Calendar pictured as a historic building,when the nondescript cottage on the Contests property that was built in 1950 is the structure that would fall under Page Reproductions the historic category. Order Shady Palms g ry. SEARCH:FOR NEWS "They had a picture of my garage and that's ridiculous," Addario said. Enter Keyword: Gol While he's been jumping through hoops for years, the town required an archaeologist on site at his expense.Now town officials have realized they might have gone too far,Addario said. "They've taken on Riverside Drive. They're taking on the gentry of Jupiter. I'm the dastardly developer that they're trying to protect the people of Jupiter from. Now they're trying to protect the people from themselves," Addario said. At the July 2 council meeting, opponents of the study and historic designations included former mayor Robert Culpepper and former town council member James C. Hill. Town officials and historic preservationists say there's been a lot of confusion that they're trying to clear up, such as the fact that the survey was preliminary,taken from public records such as tax rolls; there's a difference between historic and archaeological sites; and the preservation ordinance would apply differently to commercial and private properties. For example,the town could foot the cost of archaeologists on private property. Still, town officials concede they haven't done the best job of explaining their efforts or spelling out the differences. "We're trying to come up with a set of recommendations on how we can make the ordinance work better and how we can respond to the concerns of homeowners," said Harry Iceland, head of the seven- member Historic Preservation Board. A step toward that effort happened on Monday when the Historic Preservation Board invited a state preservationist and historical preservation planner from West Palm Beach to speak to residents. Town senior planner David Kemp said everything is still in the early stages. While the town has had a preservation ordinance since 1999,no property has been designated as historic or archaeologically significant under the ordinance. http://www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpo st/epaper/editions/wednesday/j upiter_d3 54871613 9e80:... 8/5/2002 PalmBeachPost.com:City returns ,000 survey grant Page 3 of 3 The inn property was a special case because it was annexed into Jupiter after the midden discovery. Preservationist Jamie Stuve with the Florida History Center and Museum said property owners' alarm isn't warranted. The experience of other areas is that historic designations help rather than hurt property values, Stuve said. "If this were happening in their hometown, they probably wouldn't feel the same way. But because they weren't born and raised here, they don't have the same connection. 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Contact PalmBeachPost.com I Advertise with The Post http://www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpost/epaper/editions/wednesday/jupiter_d3 54871613 9e80:... 8/5/2002 0 si Sun-Sentinel:News Local Page 1 of 2 Sol th F1or aru ', Sun" n ei corn , Home News Sports Entertainment Classified Business Weather Shopping "stte Search INSIDE NEWS Nation/World Delray tells developer to move treehouse from front of his South Florida Cuba home State legislature Obituaries By Leon Fooksman Traffic 1.11.11111111 Lottery results Staff Writer Education Posted June 4 2002 Columnists Photo Galleries DELRAY BEACH • An elaborate treehouse constructed last ear b Consumer news y y Condo Law mansion developer Frank McKinney in front of his historic home 0 Email thi COMMUNITY INFO must be moved, the Clty'S historic planner recommended Monday. friend Property Records 8 Printer fr Multicultural Directory The treehouse, complete with a balcony, electricity and plumbing, CHANNELS is blocking the 1936 oceanfront cottage owned by McKinney, and PH CLASSIFIED so the structure needs to be relocated behind the house, planner Careers, Homes, Wendy Shay recommended to the city's historic preservation Apartments, cars, board, which will make a final decision on Wednesday. Personals NEWS AOtdERTYSEMEN McKinney, who }.. " South Florida, Nation/World, Cuba, ,• builds multim • illion g. Columns, Education, dollar mansions for zF Lotto, Obituaries. r , -t oak t� a living, ; TRAFFIC , ; • constructed the WEATHER treehouse without web cam ,Wan "� <, t. ` a building permit in Out on a lim SPORTS " �� ... l O "'' front Of his wood- See larger im � �llE!€� j3� Dolphins, Marlins, Heat, framed, Cape Cod- (File photo) Panthers, High school, 6 style house at 610 ]un 4,z002 College, Golf Outdoors i N. Ocean Blvd. It BUSINESS ' , _ - WaS built by MORE H Stocks&portfolios, Bishops d Calculators i cartoonist Fontaine solution H • Fox, who designed Experts: SHOPPINGY # :44 i Shopping Guide: Toonerville Folks. dilute black Shop local merchants Advertisers ." ,;.. ._ Although Furniture Row ADVERTISEMENT treehouses don't TRAVEL require permits, THE EDGE _ McKinney's 120-square-foot structure is freestanding and more Multimedia games and elaborate than a typical treehouse, Shay said. As a result, it graphics required a permit, as well as approval from the historic board, ENTERTAINMENT which regulates alterations to historic landmarks. Dining, Movies, Festivals, Music,TV, Stage, Attractions, Contests Serving as MCKinney's office, the treehouse stands on wooden HEATH poles and has windows, a balcony, loft, air conditioning, bed, FEaTUREsjFESTYLE shower, and grope-and-plank bridge connecting to the master Food, Home&Garden, bedroom of the cottage. Books When he built the treehouse last ear his neighbors hbors felt the COMMUNITY....,._n y i g Calendar building was out of character with the property, and they criticized _` him for overlookin historic construction uidelines g g , particularly http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-ptree04jun04.story?toll=sfla%2Dnf..:v 6/5/2002 y,Sun-Sentinel: News Local Page 2 of 2 EDITORIALS/LETTERS since he is a developer. Chan Lowe cartoons OTHER SERVICES Neither McKinney nor his lawyer, Rebecca Henderson, could be Maps, Directions, reached for comment Monday. Archives, Newspaper customer service, News by email Shay said she hasn't heard from McKinney on whether he plans to comply with her recommendation. She suspects he built the house without realizing that he needed a permit. City officials noticed the treehouse after McKinney presented plans to remove the historic designation from a vacant 2-acre piece of property behind his home, a step that would lift some restrictions in developing the land behind his house. When the city refused his request, he appealed the decision in Palm Beach County Circuit Court, arguing the city violated state law. Shay said the design of the treehouse is in keeping with the Cape Cod house since it has clapboard siding and a gable roof. But the size and location are out of sync with the house, she said. "With any historic structure, you don't want it to be blocked," Shay said. "It's meant to be seen from the right of way." The historic board can either accept or reject Shay's recommendation, or it can devise its own directives for McKinney. Even if the board allows McKinney to keep the treehouse at its current spot, the structure will need to meet the city's building requirements for a new building, including being able to withstand hurricane-force winds. Leon Fooksman can be reached at Iooksman@sun-sentinel.com or 561-243-6647. Copyright©2002, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Questions or comments? I Paid archives I Start a newspaper subscription Sun-Sentinel.com Advertise online I Privacy policy Copyright 2002, Sun-Sentinel Co. &South Florida Interactive, Inc. Powered by Genuity http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-ptree04jun04.story?coll=sfla%2Dnc..v 6/5/2002 Aun-Sentinel: News Nation World Page 1 of 3 South Florida. � Senn-Send ekkfor NE - Home News Sports Entertainment Classified Business Weather Shopping i Site.Search INSIDE NEWS Nation/World Recognition Sought for Architect South Florida Cuba State legislature By LAWRENCE L. KNUTSON Obituaries Associated Press Writer Traffic Posted May 20 2002, 3:36 AM EDT Lottery results Education Columnists WASHINGTON -- Preservationists celebrating Benjamin Henry 11111111111111111 Photo Galleries Latrobe, lauded as America's first architect, are finding that the Consumer news imperious voice of Frank Lloyd Wrightinsists onjoiningthe 0 Email thi Condo Law p y g friend COMMUNITY INFO conversation. 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Music,TV, Stage, Attractions, Contests But there are parallels between Latrobe, who helped set the HEALTH architectural style of the young republic, and Wright, who FEATURES/LIFESTYLE revolutionized American architecture in the first half of the 20th Food, Home&Garden, century and despised the classic style Latrobe had championed. Books COMMUNITY Both were skilled draftsmen and capable engineers who scorned Calendar their rivals. Both were musical, frequently short of ready cash, http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-latrobes-america0520ms..: 5/20/2002 sun-Sentinel: News Nation World Page 2 of 3 EDITORIALS/LETTERS always ready to break the rules of traditional architecture and Chan Lowe cartoons supremely confident of their own talent. OTHER SERVICES Maps, Directions, Wright said that when he needed ideas he simply shook them out Archives, Newspaper of his sleeve. Latrobe said: "My designs come of themselves, customer service, News by email unasked in multitudes." Latrobe's partisans are launching a five-year effort to tell his story and preserve his remaining work. Meeting at Decatur House in Washington, which Latrobe built in 1818 for naval hero Stephen Decatur, they lost no time getting started. "He initiated the American architectural profession," said Patrick Snadon, a University of Cincinnati scholar and author of a forthcoming book on Latrobe's domestic architecture. "Frank Lloyd Wright was a great designer; Benjamin Henry Latrobe was a great Capital A architect, period, said William Dupont, an architect representing the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "More will know about him, his gifts, his fiery temperament, the delicacy of his drawings and watercolors, all against the backdrop of a forming nation," said William Seale, a chronicler of White House history. America and the English-born Latrobe proved an easy match. Sailing to the United States in 1795, Latrobe eventually caught the eye of America's most ardent amateur architect, President Thomas Jefferson. In 1803, Jefferson installed him as Surveyor of Public Buildings, and put him to work at the White House and Capitol. Jefferson sought to connect the new republic to the democratic experiments of ancient Greece. Latrobe advocated the revival of Greek architecture in a new nation based on those ancient ideals. Grumbling about shoddy work by those who had preceded him at the Capitol, Latrobe designed the old chambers of the Senate and Supreme Court and the old hall of the House of Representatives, now Statuary Hall. His most popular creations were his corn cob columns, whose tops were modeled from half-shucked ears of American corn. Latrobe envisioned the North and South porticoes of the White House. Nearby, he built St. John's Episcopal Church. One architectural historian describes it as "a little jewel of clarity." The Decatur House participants agreed that Latrobe's masterpiece is his Greek-revival cathedral in Baltimore where efforts are under way to raise $25 million to restore the dome's 24 skylights and flood the dim interior with light, just as the architect intended. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-latrobes-america0520m..: 5/20/2002 gun-Sentinel:News Nation World Page 3 of 3 w Decatur House itself is one of just three of 60 Latrobe houses surviving in America; all plan restorations. Latrobe died of yellow fever in New Orleans in 1820 and was buried in an unmarked grave. But his influence survived him through his work and the young architects he trained. Cincinnati's Snadon says that a chart of six generations of American architects, beginning with Latrobe and including his apprentices and the architects they trained, leads directly to the Chicago drafting rooms of architect Louis Sullivan. It was Sullivan who hired Frank Lloyd Wright. Copyright©2002, The Associated Press Questions or comments? I Paid archives I Start a newspaper subscription Sun-Sentinel,com Advertise online I Privacy policy Copyi ht 2002,Sun-Sentinel Co. &South Florida Interactive, Inc. Powered by Genuity http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-latrobes-america0520ms..: 5/20/2002 itt • Nsentinel.com LOCAL PB • SUNDRY. MAY 19, 2002 3B . Defray• t ro sino so Tour highlights the is all about,"said Bonnie Dearborn,a city-based consultant with the Florida preservation of the Division of Historical Resources. Historical Society officials say they city's early buildings. don't plan to acquire any more homes this year,but instead are focusing on BY PATTY PENSA repairing a 1926 bungalow that was STAFF WRITER recently transferred from its North DELRAY BEACH • From the mission- Federal Highway site south of Atlantic style Spady Museum to quaint New to Swinton Avenue and Northeast England cottages,about 30 residents First Street. hopped on a trolley Saturday morning The coral-colored home,which was to catch a glimpse of what life in Del- an antiques store,was donated to the ray Beach was like more than a centu- society and will be renovated to hold ry ago. exhibits.It will sit adjacent to the Ca- The tour,which wound through the son Cottage,a 1917 home with 40 win- city's five historic districts,wrapped dows and early century furniture.A up National Historic Preservation landscaped courtyard will join the two Week.Delray Beach Historical Soci- homes. ety officials,who started the event two "It's very important to preserve years ago with a walking tour,said the your history,"said Jean Boynton,a "preservation movement"begun in Delray Beach resident on the tour who the 1980s has made them less fearful is related to Mayflower passenger of losing older buildings. John Alden."Once it's gone it can nev- "The rate has slowed down,"said er be returned." archivist Dorothy Patterson."They Historical Society officials estimate used to be torn down without a there are about 500 historic houses in thought.You always have a feeling of the city.In the past five years,though, regret when a nice example of an ar- at least four historic buildings have chitectural style is lost.But I think we been razed in the West Settlers His- have to concentrate on our success- toric District. es." That's where the S.D.Spady Cul- Executive director Mary Swinford tural Arts Museum opened last July said the value of historic buildings has on Northwest Fifth Avenue.The 1926 gained greater awareness over the building,once the home of black edu- years. cator and advocate Solomon Davis In April,city commissioners voted Spady,exhibits photos and other arti- against removing the historic designa- facts from pioneering African-Ameri- tion of a vacant oceanfront property can families at the turn of the 20th once owned by cartoonist Fontaine century. Fox,who designed Toonerville Folks. The Munning's cottage next door, Mansion developer Frank McKinney where a midwife lived,will be convert- asked the city to remove its designa- ed into a cultural club for about 300 tion so he could build up to four new children over the next two years. houses on surrounding vacant land. "It's important for people to real- Along State Road AlA,newer man- ized not only a building's architectural sions are woven between early 20th significance,but that it holds memo- century cottages.The tour swept by ries of people's lives,"Swinford said. those beachfront homes before stop- "It's very important for both adults ping at the Sandoway House,south of and children to be aware of their heri- Atlantic Avenue in the Marina Histor- tage." is District.Built in 1937 in the colonial revival style of architecture,the house has become a science learning center Patty Pensa can be reached at complete with turtles and sharks. ppensa@sun-sentinel.com or "This is what historic preservation 561-243-6609. • , : Sun-Sentinel: News Page 1 of 3 South Florida . Smi-Sentm• elocom Home News Sports Entertainment Classified Business Weather Shopping !Site Search INSIDE NEWS Nation/World Delray trolley rolls into history South Florida Cuba State legislature By Patty Pensa Obituaries Staff Writer Traffic Posted May 19 2002 Lottery results Education Columnists DELRAY BEACH • From the mission-style Spady Museum to quaint 11111111011111 Photo Galleries New England cottages, about 30 residents hopped on a trolley Consumer news SaturdayEl morningto catch a glimpse of what life in DelrayBeach Email thi Condo Law 9 P friend COMMUNITY INFO was like more than a century ago. 8 Printer fr Property Records MORE H Multicultural Directory The tour, which wound through the city's five historic districts, SI Divers so CHANNELS wrapped up National Historic Preservation Week. Delray Beach El Officials CLASSIFIED Historical Society officials, who started the event two years ago effort clicks Careers, Homes, with a walking tour, said the "preservation movement" begun in El Many S. Apartments, Cars, the 1980s has made them less fearful of losing older buildings. choose to sk Personals I--J� Boca rev NEWS ADVERTISEMENT " noise panel t The rate has complaints South Florida, -- - slowed down," en id Suicide b Nation/World, Cuba, Columns, Education, • archivist Dorothy market Obituaries Patterson. "They TRAFFIC �� used to be torn down without a WEATHER » • In ' ifs move • thought. You Web cam � SPORTS uut king Goa 0. always have a Dolphins, Marlins, Heat, _ ;m • feeling of regret Panthers, High school, = • when a nice College, Golf,Outdoors example of an BUSINESa a = g -Z-1;:,-.414,1tig architectural style Stocks&portfolios, "r'" A • Calculators , '• • • is lost. But I think A we have to SHOPPING Shopping Guide: ,, concen rate on our Shop local merchants successes." Advertisers :. Furniture Row ADVERTISEMENT Executive director TRAVEL Mary Swinford said THE EDGE the value of historic buildings has gained greater awareness over Multimedia games and the years. graphics. ENTERTAINMENT In April, city commissioners voted against removing the historic Dining, Movies, Festivals, designation of a vacant oceanfront property once owned by Music,TV, Stage, Attractions, Contests cartoonist Fontaine Fox, who designed Toonerville Folks. Mansion developer Frank McKinney asked the city to remove its HEALTH designation so he could build up to four new houses on FEATURES/LIFESTYLE surrounding vacant land. Food, Home&Garden, Books Along State Road A1A, newer mansions are woven between early COMMUNITY 20th century cottages. The tour swept by those beachfront homes Calendar before stopping at the Sandoway House, south of Atlantic Avenue http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/search/sfl-ptrolleyl9may19.story 5/20/2002 Sun-Sentinel: News Page 2 of 3 EDITORIALS/LETTERS in the Marina Historic District. Built in 1937 in the colonial revival Chan Lowe cartoons style of architecture, the house has become a science learning OTHER SERVICES center complete with turtles and sharks. Maps, Directions, Archives, Newspaper "This is what historic preservation is all about," said Bonnie customer service, News by email Dearborn, a city-based consultant with the Florida Division of Historical Resources. Historical Society officials say they don't plan to acquire any more homes this year, but instead are focusing on repairing a 1926 bungalow that was recently transferred from its North Federal Highway site south of Atlantic to Swinton Avenue and Northeast First Street. The coral-colored home, which was an antiques store, was donated to the society and will be renovated to hold exhibits. It will sit adjacent to the Cason Cottage, a 1917 home with 40 windows and early century furniture. A landscaped courtyard will join the two homes. "It's very important to preserve your history," said Jean Boynton, a Delray Beach resident on the tour who is related to Mayflower passenger John Alden. "Once it's gone it can never be returned." Historical Society officials estimate there are about 500 historic houses in the city. In the past five years, though, at least four historic buildings have been razed in the West Settlers Historic District. That's where the S.D. Spady Cultural Arts Museum opened last July on Northwest Fifth Avenue. The 1926 building, once the home of black educator and advocate Solomon Davis Spady, exhibits photos and other artifacts from pioneering African-American families at the turn of the 20th century. The Munning's cottage next door, where a midwife lived, will be converted into a cultural club for about 300 children over the next two years. "It's important for people to realized not only a building's architectural significance, but that it holds memories of people's lives," Swinford said. "It's very important for both adults and children to be aware of their heritage." Patty Pensa can be reached at ppensa@sun-sentinel.com or 561- 243-6609. Copyright©2002, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Questions or comments? I Paid archives I Start a newspaper subscription Advertise online I Privacy policy Sun-Sentinel.com Copyright 2002, Sun-Sentinel Co. &South Florida Interactive, Inc. Powered by Genuity http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/search/sfl-ptrolleyl9may19.story 5/20/2002 DELRAY BEACH TIMES, May 15, 2002 News Historic preservationistsfromget reprieve i eve city ty By EDUARDO M.PANGILINAN the Fox House. He also pre- "The entire Fox property John Volk, is credited with an historical landmark, any TIMES STAFF WRITER ferred a 60-foot buffer zone was designated historical building the house. The development would be instead of the 100-foot property as a whole in 1989. house also has been nomi- inconsistent with the city's The planned develop- zone that the city wants. nated for the National comprehensive plan con- ment of the former McKinneywanted no It is therefore a dangerous part of Register of Historic Places. cerning both its historic Fontaine Fox historical height restriction on the idea to de-list anya "Mr. Fox was more rec- preservation and conserva- property in Delray Beach is construction of structures the historic property." ognizable than some movie tion measures. headed for another lively on lots at 610 and 622 stars in Delray Beach in the In defense of the devel- argument when the City Ocean Boulevard, but the CAROLYN PATTON 1930s"said Carolyn Patton, opment plan, McKinney's Commission resumes its city is restricting the height DELRAY BEACH RESIDENT a history-conscious resi- lawyer, Rebecca deliberation on the project of any new construction to dent. She appeared before Henderson, said the vacant on May 21. 28 feet. the City Commission to lot where the proposed pro- Despite the fact that the The city also kept the any development on the object to the development ject is to be constructed is proposal is hotly debated, geographical boundaries of property. They said the plan. not an historical. area. "I the City Commission the historic designation as property is a treasured his- "The entire Fox property challenge anyone to put decided to approve the passed in 1989. In addition, torical landmark and it is was designated historical into the record any evi- development plan subject the commissioners want where the famous Fontaine property as a whole in dence that the vacant lot to the inclusion of some Lot 1 at 622 North Ocean Fox House is located. That 1989. It is therefore a dan- behind the retaining wall modifications. Boulevard to be listed in the fact alone should stop the gerous idea to de-list any has . any integrity besides The modifications were local register of Historic project, according to sever- part of the historic proper- the fact that Fontaine Fox different from what Frank Places before they will al residents speaking ty," she said in reference to once owned it,"she said. McKinney, current owner work on the proposed final against it. the plan to build dwelling The verbal exchange of the land, wanted in his plat. Fontaine Fox who creat- units on the property ended when the city corn- development project. Even though the differ- ed the Toonersville cartoon Jane King,vice president mission denied McKinney's For instance, McKinney ences between McKinney strip was a famous man in of the Progressive proposal,but without preju- wanted three lots instead of and the City Commission America when he lived on Residents of Delray, urged dice to his resubmitting a two in the subdivision plan are enough, some residents the beachfront property.An the Commission to consid- modified version of his for the western portion of are also vigorously against equally famous architect, er that since the property is development plan. School News POSTER CONTEST WINNERS NAMED Out of 26 partici- pants,the Delray Beach Historic Preservation Week 4141410. 2002 Poster Contest picked three top winners 111 whose posters 4 demonstrated this REBECCA year's theme, "Preserving the GOUKER Spirit of Place." SCHOOL COLUMNIST The contest was open to Delray Beach full- time students from grades six through 12. The first-place winner will receive a$250 savings bond, courtesy of the Delray Beach CRA, and a certificate. The second- and third-place winners will receive certificates that will be presented by the City Commission on May 7 at the Delray Beach City Hall, in the Commission Chambers at 6 p.m. The first-place winner is Paola Sanchez,grade 11, from Atlantic Community High School.The second- place winner is Michael Santorsosa, grade 12,from Atlantic Community High School. The third-place winner is A.J. Rosenthal, grade 10, from American Heritage School. The Delray beach-- Historic Preservation Week is May 12-18. PalmBeachPost.com:Students quick on the draw in new contest Page 1 of 3 4 ii, � � od§ Enj(ft .j,„ Pala eachPostcorr 3 . : c of ., f ¢ * UBELLSOUfjYellow Pages Great Travel Deals Autos I Classifieds I Jobs I Travel Deals I Subscribe I Past 7 Days I Archives I Contact Us Contests Need th it •Rev up in Autos Wednesday, May 8 Our local •Win Marlins tickets Boynton Beach I Delray Beach.I Greenacres I Jupiter planner E NEW ONLINE Lake Worth I Palm Beach Gardens I Royal Palm Beach SPECIAL REPORT Free loco •Athletes Wellington planner E and depression Sign up r Summer Camp Guide Students quick on the draw in new contest Marketplace Get the k •E-Catalog on your f •Dining Guide By Lauren Gold, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Click Her Wednesday, May 8, 2002 'rDDAV S PAPER Save a Main News a Think kids have no appreciation for history? Local News pp on food Business FlaPenw Sports There's a giant orange portfolio in Wendy Shay's office full of Opinion/Letters evidence to the contrary. Accent Our P Obituaries GoF Movie Listings Last month, Historic Preservation Planner Shay and other city Classifieds officials announced a design contest for middle and high school • See SunF • Rate Top •Autos students as a precursor to National Historical Preservation Week. It's •Allergy A •Homes the first year the city has planned any events around the week at all, • Lottery N •Jobs so no one was sure how much of a response to expect. Photo of the Day Don Wright Cartoon Daily A Quick Headlines But the response--26 entries--was gratifying. And the talent was SDe impressive. WEEKLY Entertainment "I think the kids did a great job," said Shay. • Discover Food&Dining • Mother's Gal Friday The contest, sponsored by the city and the Community • Healthy L Good Life Redevelopment Association,had two goals: to let students and • Wedding Neighborhood Post teachers know Preservation Week is May12-18, and to solicit ideas • Palm Bea Notables TGIF for a poster to display at events and activities. This year's theme, as •Senior As Travel designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is •Living Co Real Estate Wknd "Preserving the Spirit of Place." Out&Abo •Locator Directory • Palm C •Treasure C SERVICES Members of the Historic Preservation Board did the judging, and Place a Classified Shay said choosing winners wasn't easy. Some entrants were 'The i ak Search Archives disqualified because of a miscommunication on the guidelines, and Subscribe the varietyof media and the students' overall creativitymade the task Click hey Advertise harder. Announcements http://www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpost/epaper/editions/wednesday/delray_beach_c36d6b4c9.. 5/8/2002 PalmBeachPost.com:Students quick on the draw^in new contest Page 2 of 3 Internships In the end, the first-place entry was a soft, Monet-like painting of The The Palm Purchase a Photo Colony Hotel by Atlantic High School junior Paola Sanchez. "We Conduct Research liked that she included a historic building," said Shay. "And we eYI14k�'� Plan your Vacation g� Your Guideto Events Calendar thought it would transfer really well to a poster." •Email this pa Contests Page Reproductions Sanchez,who has lived in Delray for eight years and plans to go into Order Shady Palms graphic design after she graduates, said she got the inspiration for her work from another painting. She won a$250 savings bond and a SEARC}I FOR NEWS certificate of recognition from the CRA. Enter Keyword: GoE' I A second place certificate went to Atlantic High senior Michael Santorsola; third place went to American Heritage sophomore A.J. Rosenthal. Awards were presented at last night's city commission meeting. Shay said she hopes Delray residents will take the week to become more familiar with the city's historic structures. "I think now there's really strong support for preservation," she said. Rosenthal, an active participant with Habitat for Humanity and other community service projects, agreed. "Delray is one of the best places to be," he said. "There's so much spirit around here." The events weren't on the city's budget this year, so tour guides from the Historical Society and EPOCH (Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage) are donating their time. EPOCH will also offer free tours of its museum at 170 N.W. Fifth Ave. during regular museum hours and by appointment, said executive director Daisy Fulton. Historic Preservation Week has been on the National Trust's calendar since 1971, but it's up to individual cities to participate. This year, 30 cities nationwide have events planned; in Florida, only Delray Beach, Sarasota and St. Augustine will participate. Events on Saturday,May 18 will begin with a trolley tour of Delray Beach's historic districts at 9:30 a.m. (with 9:00 check-in; advance reservations are required.) The tour is free for Historical Society members and $15.00 for non-members. When the tour returns at 11:00, officials will dedicate and bury a time capsule at Cason Cottage. Period performers at Old School Square's Entertainment Pavilion throughout the day will include Judge Nelson Bailey as a Florida cracker,Kyrila Scully with a Titanic exhibit, the Keili Kids choir, and others. Students'posters will be on display as well. "We wanted the focus to be on families (by including) activities for kids," said Shay. "Whatever involvement we get,that's great, and we'll build on that for next year." lauren_goJst@p_hpost.com http:7/www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpo st/epaper/editions/wednesday/delray_beach_c3 6 d6b4c 9... 5/8/2002 PalmBeachPost.com:Preservationists to raise money for Boca school gym Page 1 of 3 SI [TEl ors I1JT%7 a , ! Find Statist•ics .- , Find Sch Local sports here Find Scores J I Find He- PaImBeachPost4corr C}BELLSOWHYellow Pages Car Wash Deals Autos I Classifieds 1 Jobs I Travel Deals I Subscribe I Past 7 Days I Archives I Contact Us Need a car? 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FI •Autos Boca El Gym Fund Inc. also will sell tickets for the April 19 sock • Free Tax •Homes hop, scheduled to raise money for the gymnasium's restoration. • Lottery N •Jobs The group has until September to raise $500,000, or the school Photo of the Day district will demolish the Depression-era structure at the center of Don Wright Cartoon campus. Tickets for the sock hop, to be held at the Wayne Barton Daily l Quick Headlines Community Center on Northeast 14th Street north of Glades cost $25 per person. For information, call Joe Miceli at 393-7845. WEEKLY A&E Special Entertainment Palm Beach County School District Superintendent Art • Home& Food&Dining Johnson will not attend a school advisory council meeting • Healthy L Gal Friday at Dreyfoos School of the Arts tonight because the agenda •Wedding Good Life listed the investigation at the school as an item to discuss. The • Palm Bea Neighborhood Post meeting had been scheduled for two months and other items on •Senior As Notables the agenda included discussion about the future of magnet schools • Living Co TGIF and the seven-period day. Former Dreyfoos Principal Amelia Out&Abo Travel Ostrosky resigned from her job at Jupiter Middle School last • Palm Beac •Travel Deals Thursday citing the investigation at Dreyfoos as one reason. •Treasure C Real Estate Wknd People were submitting questions for tonight's meeting about the •Locator Directory t investigation, but school district's attorneys advised Johnson not lie SERVICES to discuss the case because it is still open. Place a Classified G hen Raatt es De4 Search Archives Teachers, principals and other educators are invited to a Subscribe conference today dealing with classroom assessment, Advertise http://www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpost/epaper/editions/today/south_county_c3baccf6918081..9 4/4/2002 . . . ` 1916 court edifice saved Page 1 of 2 Sun-Sentinelccom Home News Sports Entertainment Classified Business Weather Shopping http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pcourthouse03 apr03.story?coll=sfla%2Dnews% 2Dpalm 1916 court edifice saved By Jennifer Peltz Staff Writer April 3, 2002 WEST PALM BEACH • As a boy in the 1940s, Marvin Mounts Jr. sometimes visited the graceful yellow-brick building that was Palm Beach County's original courthouse, where his father served as county agriculture agent. In 1959, the younger Mounts went to work in the building, as an assistant county solicitor, or prosecutor. In the late 1960s, as chief county solicitor, he protested a plan to shroud the original courthouse with a utilitarian, almost windowless expansion. When county commissioners decided to do it anyway,Mounts took home six original courthouse steps that were shaved off in the process. And on Tuesday, Mounts, now a circuit court judge,beamed as another County Commission agreed to peel away the 1970 expansion and reveal the county's first courthouse to the public again. Almost a decade after tagging the downtown West Palm Beach building for demolition-- and after at least a three-act drama of rescue plans foiled, reconfigured and foiled again-- it was, in the end, the County Commission that came through with the millions that private proponents never have been able to raise. The commission voted 5-2 to spend an estimated$15.5 million to $18.5 million to restore the 1916 courthouse as a historical exhibit and county offices. Reconstruction probably will begin in late 2003. The county already has almost$1.9 million for the project, a sum initially set aside to demolish the building. Officials also hope to win back a$500,000 state grant that was forfeited when previous restoration efforts stalled. But most of the budget will be borrowed, through bonds to be issued in October 2003. The debt doesn't need voters' approval because it will be repaid with income other than property taxes, such as sales taxes and utility fees. Dissenting commissioners Burt Aaronson and Addie Greene thought the decision should be left to voters. "I want the people of this county to have the right to vote on an expenditure such as this," said Aaronson, who said he thought they would approve it. But the courthouse-restoration camp --which sent commissioners scores of letters from supporters http://www.sun-sentinel.com/templates/misc/printstory.jsp?slug=sfl%2Dpcourthouse03apr03 4/3/2002 ' ` 1916 court edifice saved Page 2 of 2 ranging from schoolchildren to congressmen, and brought more than 50 supporters to Tuesday's meeting -- feared the prospects of selling voters on an$18.5 million plan to save a building that most never have seen. Graced with stone columns,porticos and marble mosaic floors, the neoclassical courthouse at Dixie Highway and Third Street was "a fabulous creation of architectural beauty," wrote Heather Mitchell, executive director of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. But the growing county government kept needing more space -- first building a virtual replica next to the original building in 1927, then an addition that filled the space between the two in 1955. Finally, in 1970, came the "wraparound" that boxed all the rest in a drab expanse of steel and concrete. The wraparound required shaving off the porticos and columns, several of which still stand at local cemeteries and the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach. But architects and engineers say the underlying buildings were left structurally intact. When a grand new courthouse opened across Dixie Highway in 1995, the wraparound was shuttered. Preservationists first held off the wreckers with a plan to uncover the original building and turn it into a museum. But they failed to raise the roughly$23 million needed. Then law firm Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart& Shipley proposed to turn the courthouse into offices, with some public space. But county commissioners were uneasy about turning public property over to a private firm. In what seemed likely to be a last-ditch effort,preservationists persuaded commissioners last fall to take a final, $50,000 look at the building's prospects. An architect, construction firm and engineers concluded that about half the original building remains, and the rest could be reconstructed by cannibalizing the 1927 addition and reclaiming items such as the columns, and the steps that now form benches in Mounts'back yard. In an era of tight government budgets,the project was not without detractors. "Why do you think, at this time, that we can spend [almost] $20 million, with all the other priorities?It's just obscene," West Palm Beach resident Bart Morrison chastised commissioners. What the county will do with the restored building-- except for opening the original courtroom as an exhibit-- is not yet decided. Jennifer Peltz can be reached at jpeltz@sun-sentinel.com or 561-832-2905. Copyright ©2002, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/templates/misc/printstory jsp?slug=sfl%2Dpcourthouse03apr03 4/3/2002 Delray says no to plan for site Page 1 of 2 Sun-Sentinelwcom Home News Sports Entertainment Classified Business Weather Shopping http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-phome03 apr03.story?coll=sfla%2Dnews% 2Dpalm Delray says no to plan for site By Leon Fooksman Staff Writer April 3, 2002 DELRAY BEACH • A mansion developer lost his bid Tuesday to remove a historic designation on vacant oceanfront property once owned by famous cartoonist Fontaine Fox who designed Toonerville Folks. Frank McKinney wanted to build new houses on the back end of 610 N. Ocean Blvd., Fox's 1936 cottage, which was built by renowned architect John Volk. McKinney already has the right to build one new house next to the historic cottage,but he had asked the city to remove a historic designation on the vacant land so he could have permission to construct up to four new houses on that vacant piece. The City Commission voted down McKinney's proposals after historians and residents opposed the plan out of fear the new houses would ruin the look of the cottage and destroy rare trees. The board, however, did leave the door open for McKinney to return with new plans to construct up to two new houses on the property. McKinney's attorney, Rebecca Henderson, said McKinney had no intention of tearing down the cottage, which he owns along with the vacant land. She argued that the vacant land had no historic significance and should be removed from the designation, a step that would allow it to be broken up into separate parcels and developed into additional housing units. "This is an isolated incident," Henderson said, referring to criticism that such a move would inspire other developers to petition the city to remove historic designation on other property. But preservationists didn't accept her reasoning. They argued that because Fox lived there and walked the grounds,his entire property should remain historic and not be subject to significant development. Activist Carolyn Patton said Fox was a legend in the 1930s, arguably one of the most famous people in America. That alone, she said, should be reason enough to forever preserve his property. "It's a dangerous idea of delisting a historic property," Patton said. Fox, a journalist, author and golfer, created his cartoon strip based on his experiences with people in suburban Louisville. He changed syndicates twice, eventually gaining all rights to his strip. He continued his comics until retiring in 1955. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/templates/misc/printstory.jsp?slug=sfl%2Dphome03apr03 4/3/2002 ' Delray says no to plan for site Page 2 of 2 In other action, commissioners voted to pay Superlative Group $30,000 to seek corporate naming rights for the city's tennis stadium on West Atlantic Avenue. Leon Fooksman can be reached at lfooksman@sun-sentinel.com or 561-243-6647. Copyright ©2002, South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://www.sun-sentinel.com/templates/misc/printstory.jsp?slug=sfl%2Dphome03apr03 4/3/2002 IliP T. •A'.weekly, section of The Palm Pest • at , .quick ' Wal ' tie humans • . . on the :raw , azn" -. : e.,:!....i.i., ,,- ,_ . -'.:-'. .. ";••: .,74.:-. oft:1' ..: '. 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SO 30Vd Al3IDOS ivoiaoisIH V9LE99Z19S VZ:ZO Z003/LZ/E0 1 BULLETIN BOARD 4 OBITUARIES 7 WEATHER 8 ' RIDAY I AUGUST 24 , 2001 I SECTION B Boynton fire fee cording to which properties annually.In all,Miller has esti- pay our employees." use fire service the most. mated he will have to pay more During the nearly three- "I have a problem with re- than$5,000 annually in assess- hour meeting Thursday,resi- sponsible people paying for the ments and about$1,100 in an- dents suggested that the city irresponsible,"said Butch Mill- nual licensing and permitting change its priorities and do er,who owns Sir Electric Inc. fees. with his wife,Jan. "This is too much,"said Jan bond issue orgconduct a refer- If the fire fees are approved, Miller."All of this is going to Miller will have to pay$1,315 end up coming out of what we ■FEE CONTINUES ON 2B iE Activists x` hit roof 411* ashistory ,,, • . . Mr It vanishes Buildings may t ,- - _ have been razed WV-bout permits f LEON FOOKSMAN STAr. WRITER ,_'. _ DI',RAY BEACH•At least four historic buil sings were razed in the past four "' yea?s,possibly without proper city per- mit°,raising concerns among preserva- tio sts that there's not enough being do_.. !to save older structures. r ne demolitions in the West Settlers Historic District ,T 1;i1S is scary. on the city's Yon can't just northwest side apparently hap- bulldoze pened without required ' kr Lox properties like al from thee city's ity city's th s without seven-member Historic Preser- publ4c vation Board, which. reviews diAuss,on." demolitions in `t'ifjyP hictnrir • . • I, INSIDE: ................____. .q, ,,- ; Nt."''''t-v-;,',o(„•?..;•+.‘.., - \„,,,...' „ .'-; „;;:,' "" , „..; -.4141.44---4- 4 ... '•••:: ... -7:' ' . • . ' .,.4': ,. • ' :',ej ..*. k 'A. ,fi, 11, '''.1%i 1 -1-:•"•-•:;:„.-:-_,-,, . i,15'-'- ,,,ii .. ,t l , ....,.. ,,4,,,, , C.}, 1,:;,;; t.,*; qle; •;:-..;.;. PET STARS, 2B , ,, ,... 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"••. , , •, ,.-,-tw•..t •;V, .'• . ,• . * ., ,. c!.;; •,.. -; -ci• "': N.,,,,,.,. •...--- A side view of the Wilson home In DPIrny Booth, The exterior is wood shingle. . /\.11(ATIC 'With all 1111-rnansicm-lilce appearance- and tucked among the mansions • - Al A _..,;(.; L11 1,„.„71,,,,t Try,,,,,,, n 1 1 il p,.‘,1 vxmo,...,.,, ,.,c,,,.,4.., ,„ („1.,„1,1,,,1., ,) ., i , _ t 3J j`s � I��il�nl� , � tyy ,w t t',,�tl LOcean A7p le il!r�i�t e,,' rr 1M WOA T5c fart.art Ilnsarr r 1 � � 4 whole house.(tiling fans prep air • , ».. d.'llt. ' 4.. n circulating through the house , • ," °4. tt 1', , f 1 I ti.1 Luna+w)n're III:I II In mice l « ice'S4f a ac ,»++ T •which ng.A IAalso has central air'condi- •, t °5'r4 ,'l, 1' • '� j T �_ r }�` �`•'+' r Irn)Itllortong lhalontlhrolt!II)Ilitlhl:md g• p t �tj ai,f yj• f $ It. . yM' ''., I , ar 4 : . j `h..Ao + " i" ._.._.. ,,< f liunin' , • � r , Books are piled on nearly evcl}' r a •'t 't !; t ' ° r •.rr + :t 3 x> « • r Beach into Urlt'ay Bench. - I ; ,.. • • l.cos than a mule north of Atlantic table in the house and an old chest t t;. i f 1 �` r a t i 1 Ave nor hilldrn hehintl n wall of at the font of the bed in the master r p, r ') '; ; ;.)•, t[ ; �B k`t}t „ ,," c, k . , at the is slacked high with travel '''fit scn}!lops c- is a hunts that blurts; E < y ! w `a« ; ? y� • nuvlcrn tnthlenros a1111 takes t'tea- bouts and international intrigue t f� P�!' novtle. tors info the p:lsl• , i foyer and Rod\Vilsun's let,;(, The French doors opening onto IA ; r •a sae e. ti pi + L �„ �' t f home ill I)chav Beach is n cnntl)i- the balcony from the master bed- fiidv� yr "r'. r „t .y+ �i r,�i �.,.�• 'a j,h)v rS a14^', oaf11)1)oI old Florida and room.which faces the ocean,are 11r, t a '',:W, Vr •.i".,��,n flanked It ilh tiled Wools so plants s t � a e r Tennessee,where.T.Ivct\\'ilsun I ii,,.},t' ... ., M1, a rtr , t r ., s ' dk caul thrive where sunlight streams l,' pi It up. throe+h the v.indoty and be safely ; ;: r,;,,ri P""tray 't� + e\' ' f r ,' rr i I I "It's the best living space vrr'vc i ) -,,, t ta'1 �v • , , ever hod."Sold\�'IItiI)tl who deco.; watered without ruining the wood i''a:'; •'` 4 ',,: , Moor, ,'+r�'. �,,I )t, ,r i 1i.,, t' t ; .,,. rand the"we'herself n'ilh lea id- An uvcrshll'fcd floral couch in the f ',tu)v•''rr`' •• f .,.4 °"' ."7r ki fi r't r ` ,r "' i '+t`' tote Iho1 remands het of'I cnnfssee, siding roust invites vistlou to relax, i r+t, • �3 nr ,!, pining room has a counts f just picked things I love. � c) �' y feel with a nautical tonali. Ocean Apple,so named because:) Tile television and\XII,are sunk r s pc owner bore the dance Mott unobtrusively into the wall and an ��}" r.,r ' ; ) i•.. , " A bathroom lc)(lie for,with space galore,bold the floras Inc: l I:age (like the applesauce),is set on two- old wood-burning stove sits off to N •' -�."'� block glass window. and-a-half secluded:RTC'S Oil the the side. 5vf sl side of flrrnn Ronlerard,l t,r,l) Iron palm tree candlestick's rest t !, ,J) ) r r ,t s , I __ on the(lining room table,which sits '�'`+r tr..•ta' r'. T',.- t, f • s �j h' i,.;n` '1`n "'till dirrrtions,n dl ivrr is llhcly to �, s sr { + :n 3 Ia:,`,ti F " c in the mirldlr,of what once was a .r i oft , ; ) s)Hiss Ihe.houu on the lilsl lase. `" } t 1'hr boost is Iti designed I)p:u chi- downstairs becb'nom.The closet has ;ikr) i'J,l ! iK,+t`l ) '"S " * " ~Y t r , t a!Y. t is ^"' '" M1,° ) Wet.folio Volk for cartoonist been uecrted to a wet bars t � , r 'i bI & ; , Fontaine I'm(a+hut I)ch:av Beach Two guest cottages have been(lee- ,• t t mated in a similar.homey style. y}) „`�< 5 . t r i ?was considelcfl a cartoonists' i�S fat J 1`, • rulnm) et"In'.of the Thuile!villa. There used to be three such cot- Iv fi`+? 1• x 1)elk t comic strip.Veranda,a taI!es,lout the roof of one of them « s i . x, coll:q)scd and the V1'ilsnns coin- ° ll nnrionnl home nutgarinr„fcahurd y 1 ", •»A�r t I;; the boost in its S taint 1997 issue. bincrl ftvn into.Toycc 1\ikon's • i '.'; I , Inver \\'ikon,who vetoes both uftice. f 7 ,, , a privacy and:)lu>:ur�'view of the Despite their love for Ocean ' • 4' arson, has n master's degree in ern.. Apple,the R'ilsons recently Sold the i ;t l•• +rffry)l�fl t fi ): 7♦ mimics- not the saner estate to developer I real; + a , i r n y I.,4 ltYJ f + genre > ,. ) % fy1, x itti i`a}`` r+tr iil$6 v,} v °. sooty nreaecary for inUrrinr'design• Mc9C ituu:y and his wilt Nilsn. I ° tk s] ! T ;,` } :`} r A1clCinnev is the daredevil develop- i ti t v" '"'w'""' ra"^ Y f'. t 5 t y%r .l I 1lnt\Nilsen ptrlmd np her desi}n It ,,, - all j ff is r,t ,� )1"ti•,' • t' .'A aG �k ,r .,. pmtache Anatol!the hours and er who is building g a i�12 million •t >!tit+ ;" 5_ i; ti '• 10''' l ;r i hours clue spent on airplanes. spec home in Deli ay Beach. r r7�!•a1Ny r'yl +,?� n) r j at, vLr ) ,Y � � T t i.I + T A'z 1 tend n lot of magazines and ) }'' gottens ., #t , e,, s y !S Se a + r r ', t; NicKinne says he's calls • , tvonlrl ices nut sheds and sap.Ibis11- from friends and acquaintances d o , ( ' 1 .r"' t . .... "'4t"r� . T 4''‘} is what 1 wail."she says. asking n'hen he plans to bulldoze ,. }i ;7 t' I..r.K°�• �M �y�,�{�. +1 „r ��11► 1 W : r •.. the house and build another multi- -'Fr"t r`.) 1f +'�' ` +� I'IIC\\ikon.,moved into Ocean 4 t•t art j' ;i 1� ` . t f, \, Apple in 19R4.then d to nuttiest-dollar manse. t A C�y� ? ,ti k t+' �t ,p ;'w ", ' .cr,, T}.A. Tl 1 Tale truth is,were not doing a )1„}i." r, V)•+l:t f P•1 t 3•, 'tee r - #�l , �iW...�ww� 1,,. :a lard k ra. 11nn'aii fan n few tears.where Jm+cc ) ry \Nilson refurbished and decorated thing.I'm not changing a light bulb r �i.,'�ltt� e I, + ' � *_--,.,,�"�" .,tt{t " ', p�� ' m�ti y, r,r, „r f ' 1+.� �r' in that house."McKinney says. t� gl r,.� y1 5 h..' =yrr -. .drT'�3flyYI xi. '� Iv:e other homes. in that been living like gypsies for ' .As`r.,5.I �� c: 'S, '+.av` ',, ' -„•ti .. t4„ i :� 3^er r t ' ,,,..A,-ri,.l,.,r` T'hr flnol's,walk anti ccilint!s of 7 :'. r+:?i,• 1�("{,,.+i't r, '�4„,„„,., , , ;,,,l?a ,i c1 '1:.: \a the past four years....This is it." x s 1;,.. the homes arc r tress wunfl,Ir ndin ' * t ,. ' '•-r fhc McKinncys Ian to move into U M4 i a"�i�' me, 't ' • ' r , Pti� '"'* `".ear�, t'yp sr '.' • t tr3'r. i�a;°ifs,ls',,,t p 1 light,air\ continuity through the p ea Ire"i 4 r� tt 1.r :t; ,'' `bit) ,ti : ii'f/ ' Fa'.4 .: ,. ,r ;4 s ,i •the house al the,end of May.0 • 'fh)' F rf a. "�wyzi � rs j \ ! f I '''1't tw i Mr '�Y, F Sae�y 6• MA) k Il..),y,i r � � )t +...���" h i�w,^l:. ti1" r � t� , r i .., � ) 1;earn, hr frYl,1IiI4e)fn11r lirNnn AreaP.t A 1 :�' ). �,_fylte..t. r,_ "> :tf t3 el • ":. �11>3t�'. t�� .` The old Florida room in lho Wilson home,features a wood-but nine tirenlare and o)ertonls beautiful mounds