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ORDINANCE NO. 27-95
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE MONTEREY
HOUSE, LOCATED AT 20 NORTH SWINTON AVENUE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC
SITE; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE "ZONING MAP
OF DELRA¥ BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994" TO SHOW THE HISTORIC
DESIGNATION IN AN OVERLAY MANNER; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the
designation and protection of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency has
nominated the property described herein to be designated as a local
historic site; and
WHEREAS, a designation report was prepared concerning the
designation of the property located at 20 North Swinton Avenue to the
Local Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of
Delray Beach held a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the
designation of the property as a local historic site; and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 1995, the Historic Preservation Board of
the City of Delray Beach recommended that the property described
herein be designated a local historic site; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has
conducted a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the designation
of the property described herein as a local historic site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That the following described property in the
City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as a local
historic site in accordance with and under the provisions of Section
4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, to-wit:
THE MONTEREY HOUSE, located at 20 North Swinton
Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida; more particularly
described as follows:
Lot 12, Block 60, DELRAY BEACH (FORMERLY TOWN OF
LINTON), as recorded in Plat Book i at Page 3 of the
Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
$~ction 2. That the Planning Director of said City shall,
upon the effective date of this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida, to show the historic designation, in an
overlay manner.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Se~tio~ 5. That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon passage on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the 6th day of June , 1995.
ATTEST:
~2fY~ ~. ~J~[~ ~~, This instrument was prepared by:
City Ci~rk - Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney
200 N.W. let Avenue
First Reading May 16, 1995 Delray Beach, FL 33444
Second Reading June 6, 1995
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DOROTHY H. WILKEN, CLERK PB COUNTY, FL
CE~IFICA~IO~
I, ALISON MacGREGOR HARTY, City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and
correct copy of Ord%nance No. 27-95 which was passed by the Commission
on the 6th day of June, 1995.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the official
seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 26th day of
June, 1995.
AliSon MacGreg°~ H~r~ '
City Clerk
City of Delray Beach
SEAL
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM ~ /0.~ - MEETING OF JUNE 6. 1995
SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 27-95
(DESIGNATION OF MONTEREY HOUSE AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE)
DATE: MAY 30, 1995
This is second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 27-95
which designates the Monterey House located at 20 North Swinton
Avenue as a local historic site and adds it to the Local Register
of Historic Places. The property consists of a two story building
which was constructed in 1939 as a single family residence in the
Hillcrest Subdivision of West Palm Beach. It was designed by Palm
Beach architect Belford Shumate and is an excellent example of the
Monterey style of architecture. The Monterey House was relocated
to Delray Beach in January, 1995. The purpose of designating the
property is to formally acknowledge it as an addition to the
inventory of historically contributing buildings within the Old
School Square Historic District.
The Historic Preservation Board conducted a public hearing on this
matter on May 3, 1995, at which time the Board voted 5 to 0 to
recommend the designation of the Monterey House as a local historic
site. At first reading on May 16, 1995, the Commission passed the
ordinance by unanimous vote.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 27-95 on second and final
reading.
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DATE
SAVING CLAUSE. AND AN EI:FEC·
TiVE DATE.
DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL
TORiC DESIGNATION ON AN OVER.
DATE
CITY COMMISSION DOCUMENTATION
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
THRU' D'i~NE DOM INGU , D~E~-~-u~/
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING ~ND ZONING
FROM: PAT CAYCE,
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNER
SUBJECT: MEETING OF MAY 16, 1995
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE
HISTORIC MONTEREY HOUSE~ 20 N. SWINTON AVENUE~ TO THE
LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES·
ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMISSION:
The action requested of the City Commission is that of
approval on first reading of an ordinance designating a
property as a local historic site·
The property consists of two story building constructed in
1939 and located at 20 N. Swinton Avenue. The legal
description of the property is Block 60, Lots 12.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property was constructed as a single family
residence in the Hillcrest subdivision of West Palm Beach·
Determined by the County Department of Airports to be in the
area of airport expansion, it was relocated to Delray Beach in
January, 1995. Constructed in 1939 in the Monterey style, it
was designed by prominent Palm Beach architect Belford Shumate.
Before its relocation, it was considered eligible for individual
listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Due to
"relocation out of original context" it is no longer eligible
for national designation. However, relocation does not preclude
its listing in the Local Register of Historic Places·
This building is an excellent example of the Monterey style of
architecture and is worthy of designation· It has been
sensitively restored and is a visual compliment to historic
Swinton Avenue. The purpose of designating the property to the
Local Register is to formally acknowledge it as an addition to
the inventory of historically contributing buildings within the
Old School Square Historic district. Designation will afford it
the protection and special consideration provided to all
historic properties within the historic district·
The request for designation is being made by the Community
Redevelopment Agency, owner of the property.
City Commission Documentation
Meeting of May 16, 1995
Designation of a Local Historic Building
Page 2
The attached designation report provides a full analysis of the
structure's historic significance.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CONSIDERATION:
The Historic Preservation Board formally reviewed the
designation report at its meeting of April 19, 1995 and made
positive findings to LDR Section 4.5.1(B)(3)(a)(b) and (c),
Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites or Districts, and set
a date for a Public Hearing to allow the public to comment on
the designation.
Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(C) Desiqnation Procedures, the Public
Hearing was held on May 3, 1995. The Board voted 5-0 to
recommend that the City Commission approve the ordinance
designating the Historic Monterey House as a Local Historic
Site.
RECOMMNEDED ACTION:
By motion, approve on first reading the ordinance designating
the Historic Monterey House, 20 N. Swinton Avenue (Block 60, Lot
12) to the Local Register of Historic Places.
Attachment:
* Designation report.
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DESIGNATION REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
HISTORIC MONTEREY HOUSE
20 NORTH SWINTON AVENUE
CONSTRUCTED 1939
Designation Report
20 N.Swinton Avenue
Page 2
DESIGNATION REPORT: 20 NORTH SWINTON AVENUE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
II. LOCATION MAP
III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
IV. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION
V. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES
VII. PHOTOGRAPHY
Report prepared March, 1995 by Patricia Cayce, Historic
Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach.
Designation Report
20 N.Swinton Avenue
Page 3
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: 20 North Swinton Avenue, Delra¥
Beach, Palm Beach County,
Florida
Date of Construction: 1939
Architect: Belford Shoumate
Builder: Unknown
Present Owner: Community Redevelopment Agency
24 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray
Beach, FL 33444.
Present Use: Vacant
Future Use: Office of Historic Palm Beach
County Preservation Board
Present Zoning: Old School Square Historic Arts
District (OSSHAD)
Legal Description: Lot 12 of Block 60, Delray
Beach, formerly Town of Linton,
Palm Beach County, Florida
Classification for
Designation: Architectural significance.
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20 N.Swinton Avenue
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III. Backqround Information
The subject property is one of two houses which has been
relocated to the Old School Square Historic District. The
purpose of designating the building to the Local Register of
Historic Places is to formally acknowledge it as an addition to
the inventory of historically contributing buildings within the
Old School Square District.
This house was constructed in 1939 in the Hillcrest subdivision
of West Palm Beach. Its street address was 1031 Hillcrest
Boulevard and the legal description was as follows: The West 37
1/2' of Lot 18 and the East 27 1/2 of Lot 17, Block 6, City of
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. The neighborhood
is bounded by Ridgewood Avenue, Parker Avenue, Locust Avenue and
Interstate 95.
In 1987 the county Department of Airports announced that it would
begin a buy-out of houses in the Hillcrest subdivision that were
in the flight path of the jets arriving and departing from nearby
Palm Beach International Airport. Approximately 360 houses
would be purchased and demolished over a four to five year
period at a cost of about $30 million. Many of the residents
concerned about the future of their architecturally significant
buildings questioned what could be done to protect them. The
Historic Preservation Planner for the City of West Palm Beach
found, in a preliminary study, that many of the houses were
architecturally significant and notified the Historic Palm Beach
County Preservation Board. The HPBCPB, in turn, notified the
State Historic Preservation Officer who informed the Federal
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation of the situation. The
Council, through Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, has jurisdiction over use of federal
funds when it is likely that there will be an adverse effect on
cultural resources. Further research and survey work documented
30 properties which were considered eligible for individual
listing in the National Register of Historic Places and an
additional 28 properties were considered contributing to an
historic district.
Two plans were considered for the Hillcrest neighborhood. Plan
A was to create an historic district for the 58 houses and
rezone the property from residential to commercial or alternate
use. The rezoning would allow sensitive adaptive reuse of the
properties for other than residential purposes. The second
plan, Plan B, was to provide a relocation plan through creative
marketing, the houses were to be given away along with a cash
benefit equal to the cost of demolition; a documentation plan;
and if necessary a demolition plan. Ultimately, Plan B was
found to be in compliance with Section 106 of the National
Preservation Act and was adopted by the Airport Authority and
the City of West Palm Beach. At present approximately 18 of the
58 architecturally significant houses have been relocated.
Designation Report
20 N.Swinton Avenue
Page 6
In 1993 the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) entered into
negotiations with the Airport Authority to relocate two of the
historic houses to a vacant parcel on Block 60 as part of their
redevelopment project for that block. With the relocation
agreement in place, the houses began their historic journey
south in January, 1994. Logistically it was an interesting
relocation project. The houses were moved by truck to a point of
access on. the Intracoastal Waterway and barged south to the
City's Knowles Park. From Knowles Park they were taken by truck
to a temporary site at the northwest corner of S.W. 1st Street
and S.W. 1st Avenue. The houses were left on their moving skids
and a temporary fence was erected to protect them from
vandalism. In June, 1994 the houses were moved to their
permanent location on the west side of North Swinton Avenue in
the Old School Square Historic district.
The City is currently planning to purchase the Monterey house
from the CRA. The City will then enter into a long term lease
with the Historic Palm Beach County Preservation Board who will
use the building as their permanent headquarters.
IV. Architectural Information
This house was designed in the Monterey style by prominent Palm
Beach architect, Belford Shoumate in 1939. Fortunately, Mr.
Shoumate's original plans for the house have survived and are
added to this designation report.
Overview of the Monterey Style
The Monterey style has its origins in the Spanish colonial
architecture of early California. As a revival style it was
largely forgotten until several noted California architects
began designing in the style during the early 1930s. Being
highly suited to moderate and tropical climates, in the days
before air conditioning, it quickly became popular in South
Florida.
Two story Monterey houses are generally rectangular in form and
usually have a gable roof running the length of the building.
Often an extending ell bay is at one end of the front facade and
is topped by an opposing gable roof. The exterior walls are
generally framed in wood clapboards but may have masonry or
brick walls on the first floor. A distinctive feature of the
style is a front balcony which runs the length of the second
story. Usually French doors open out to the balcony. Front
entrances are generally simple and located under the overhanging
balcony. Rafter tails and the cantilevered balcony supports are
exposed and are often carved at the ends.
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20 N.Swinton Avenue
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Subject Property
This building was one of the 30 properties in the Hillcrest
Neighborhood survey considered eligible for individual listing
in the National Register of Historic Places.
It is an excellent example of the style and presents all of the
defining features of a Monterey building. With its clapboard
siding, front second story balcony, horizontal gable and exposed
rafter tails and simple entrance, it is true to the style. An
interesting feature is the original one story portion of the
front facade with a bay window and secondary gable roof running
parallel to the primary roof. Originally the structure was
rectangular in form, an addition to the rear of the building was
added to adapt the building for use as the headquarters for the
HPBCPD. This sensitive addition was granted a Certificate of
Appropriateness by the Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board.
It provides space for a display gallery, handicapped access to
the building, handicapped rest room facilities and an exterior
stairway to the second floor.
Information about the Architect.
Palm Beach architect Belford Shoumate AIA (1903-1991) was a
graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of
Architecture. He first started practice in New York City in the
office of Joseph Urban, Urban was the architect who designed
Mar-A-Largo. Shoumate's first commission in South Florida was in
1937 when he designed a home at 1221N. Lake Way in Palm Beach.
Built in the Art Moderne style it was named "The House of the
Future" at the 1939 New York Word's Fair. Mr. Shoumate was in
active practice in Palm Beach for over 50 years and during that
time he designed over 1,500 buildings in South Florida.
V. Statement of Significance and Criteria for Designation
Statement of Significance
This house is an excellent example of the Monterey style of
architecture which was popular throughout South Florida during
the 1930s and 40s. It was designed by one of Palm Beach
County's most renowned and prolific architects. In its original
location it was considered eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places. In its present location it is an
asset to the built inventory of historic structures in the Old
School Square Historic District. It is a visual compliment to
an important historic corner and serves as a constant reminder
that beautiful buildings do not have to suffer the fate of
demolition, but can indeed, with imagination and ingenuity, be
useful to a community.
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20 N.Swinton Avenue
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Designation of the property will preserve, protect and recognize
a distinctive architectural style, as well as the distinguishing
characteristics of craftsmanship, design and detail unique to
the Monterey style, which was prevalent throughout South Florida
during the 1930s and 40s.
Criteria for Desiqnation
Section 4.5.1(B) of the Land Development Regulations of the City
of Delray Beach outlines the criteria for designating properties
or sites to the Local Register of Historic Places. It suggests
that at least one criteria from paragraphs (2) or (3) must be
met to justify designation. Listed below are the criteria which
relate to this property.
(3) "A building, structure, site of district is deemed to have
architectural or aesthetic significance if it fulfills one or
more of the following criteria."
(a) "Portrays the environment in an era of history
characterized by one or more distinctive architectural
styles."
(b) "Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an
architectural style period, or method of construction."
(c) "Is an historic or outstanding work of a prominent
architect."
This building is worthy of being designated to the Local
Register of Historic Places. It more than fulfills the criteria
for designation as set forth in Section 4.5.1(B), which requires
that only one criteria of the above be met.
Designation Report
20 N.Swinton Avenue
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VI. Bibliography and Sources
Delra¥ Beach Design Guidelines, Delray Beach Historic
Preservation Board, 1990
Historic Preservation~ A Desiqn Guidelines Handbook, West
Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board, 1992
Architect Leaves Imprint on South Florida Landscape," Palm
Beach Daily News, August 22 through 28, 1988, p. B9
National Register Nomination Report, E1 Cid Historic
District, West Palm Beach, FL, Prepared by Beth Miller,
1994.
Historic Palm Beach County Preservation Board, Quarterly
Newsletter, Vol 4-No 1, Summer 1989. John P. Johnson
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Belford Shoumate's
original plans.
Palm Beach County, Facilities Planning, Architectural
Division, Plans for Project No. 91240-19.
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M,E M O R A N D U M
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: ~ITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM ~ /2~ - MEETING OF MAY 16. 1995
FIRST READING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 27-95/DESIGNATION OF THE
MONTEREY HOUSE AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE
DATE: MAY 12, 1995
This is first reading for Ordinance No. 27-95 which designates the
Monterey House located at 20 North Swinton Avenue as a local
historic site and adds it to the Local Register of Historic Places.
The property consists of a two story building which was constructed
in 1939 as a single family residence in the Hillcrest Subdivision
of West Palm Beach. It was designed by Palm Beach architect
Belford Shumate and is an excellent example of the Monterey style
of architecture. The Monterey House was relocated to Delray Beach
in January, 1995. The purpose of designating the property is to
formally acknowledge it as an addition to the inventory of
historically contributing buildings within the Old School Square
Historic District.
The Historic Preservation Board conducted a public hearing on this
matter on May 3, i995, at which time the Board voted 5 to 0 to
recommend the designation of the Monterey House as a local historic
site.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 27-95 on first reading. If
passed, a public hearing will be held on June 6, 1995.
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