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HPB 11-03-04 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DELRAY BEACH DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA MEETING DATE: November 3, 2004 LOCATION: FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Francisco Perez-Azua, Jeffrey Silberstein, Linda Lake, John Miller, Jr., Randee Schatz, Maura Dersh, and Michelle Reich MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Robert Tefft, Warren Adams, Denise Valek, and Terrill Pyburn CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Perez at 6:00 p.m. Upon roll call it was determined that a quorum was present. No one from the Public addressed the Board on non-agenda items. Chairman Perez read a summary of the Quasi-Judicial Hearing procedures. The Notary swore in individuals for testimony. II. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS A. Amendment to Land Development Regulations Sections 4.3.4 (J) (4) Item Before the Board: Forward a Recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board Concerning Increases in Height in the Central Business District (CBD) Zoning District. Chairman Perez and Mr. Silberstein stepped down. Ms. Schatz asked if there were any ex-parte communications. There were none. Mr. Tefft presented the items to the Board and entered a copy of the project file and his resume into the record. The item before the Board is to recommend to the Planning and Zoning Board amendments to LDR Section 4.3.4(J)(4) "Increases in Height Regulations" to limit the area in the Central Business District (CBD) that is available for an increase in height and to modify the criteria which must be met to support an increase in height, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(M). The City Commission has identified concerns over the recent intensity of development in the CBD i.e. the proliferation of development requests and inquiries seeking conditional use approval for height exceeding the 48' height limit. Particular concern is noted relating to the impact of increases in height on less intense zoning districts which surround the CBD. In many cases these districts have a maximum height limit of 35', Historic Preservation Board Minutes _ November 3, 2004 and in the case of OSSHAD have a character and development intensity which could be negatively impacted. This proposed amendment will further enhance these efforts by creating a 150' buffer that will not allow an increase in height (between 48' and 60') if the CBD property abuts a zoning district having a maximum height of 35'. The amendment will also look at tightening up the criteria that must be met in order to increase height throughout the CBD as well as other areas where increases in height are allowed. Staff is recommending approval to the Planning & Zoning Board to incorporate the changes. Ms. Schatz asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to address the Board. There were none. Ms. Schatz closed the Public Hearing, and asked if there were any comments from the Board. Mr. Miller advised he was concerned that this issue came up so quickly, and that there are several projects that have already been granted conditional use. Mr. Tefft advised there are some projects out there that could be affected by it. There could be others and seeing some of the potential impacts they could have on those areas, we are taking proactive steps to limit potential impact on the adjacent properties, and other measures are in place. Ms. Dersh questioned what happens to proposed developments that are currently in the works. Mr. Tefft advised they would not be affected by the regulation. If they don't submit prior to it being before the Planning &Zoning Board they are not affected by it. Ms. Pyburn advised that it must be grandfathered in up to the point prior to the approval from the Planning & Zoning Board. After that they would be new submittals and they would be subject to these new restrictions. Ms. Schatz questioned if the applicant wanted to modify the plans would that take away the approval. Ms. Pyburn advised that Planning & Zoning would have to look at that and how they are modifying their plans. However, once they made their final submission for site plan approval and it is in the process of being approved they are not necessarily subject to these restrictions. Ms. Dersh inquired if this was going to Planning &Zoning this month. Mr. Tefft advised it would go to Planning &Zoning on November 15, 2004. Ms. Lake inquired under (4) (a) (b) Allowances (ii) (1), an increase in intensity is allowed when the increase from 48 feet is for the purpose of accommodating residential use on 2 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 the top floor or the structure; however, the increase in intensity is only for the added residential use area. Mr. Tefft advised this was the current code and only for the residential use area. Mr. Miller advised he is in favor of this approach, as he would not want to see a 60 foot building built in the area. It was moved by Ms. Dersh, seconded by Ms. Lake, and passed 5 to 0 to recommend to the Planning and Zoning Board approval of the attached amendments to LDR Section 4.3.4(J)(4), by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets criteria set forth in Section 2.4.5(M) of the Land Development Regulations. III. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Chairman Perez and Vice-Chairman Silberstein returned to the Board. A. Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District Chairman Perez asked if there were any ex-parte communications. There were none. Item Before the Board: Consideration the designation of the Proposed Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District (Quasi Judicial). Mr. Tefft presented the items to the Board and entered a copy of the project file into the record. The City of Delray Beach has proposed to designate the area discussed in the attached designation report to the Local Register of Historic Places. At its meeting of August 18, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) conducted a formal review of the designation report for the proposed Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District and set a public hearing date on the designation for October 6, 2004. At its meeting of October 6, 2004, the Board held a public hearing in conjunction with review of the historic district designation request. While some members of the public spoke in favor of the proposed historic district designation, several members spoke against the designation citing concerns over homeowner's insurance availability and costs, the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the designation and the disparity between contributing and noncontributing structures, and the boundaries of the proposed historic district. Several individuals also spoke about the lack of time to research the impacts of the designation. After reviewing the staff report and discussing the proposal, the Board voted unanimously (7 to 0) to postpone action on the designation request until the tonight's meeting, and gave direction to staff to research the potential impacts of the historic district designation on homeowner's insurance. With regard to the insurance issue, there does not appear to be a direct link between the historic district and the inability to get insurance. It is linked to the age of the structure and whether or not the interior of the structure (electric, phone, etc.) has been renovated to meet building code. Staff received a letter from the Plastridge Insurance Agency specifically regarding the issues indicating that historic neighborhoods might be easier to find insurance for based on the following characteristics: 3 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 1. The properties are generally in much above average condition and repair, with owners renovating and updating frequently and carefully bringing their older homes up to the newest electrical, roofing, air conditioning and plumbing codes as a matter of necessity, thus mitigating the types of insurance claims associated with older homes -this makes for a more attractive insurance risk. 2. The historic neighborhoods are a source of pride for most cities and thus get excellent city services including fire, police, utility and other important components that make the areas better managed risks. 3. The composition of residents in these areas is skewed into a vary favorable group in terms of financial stability, claims history, age and other characteristics that generally make them agreeable with underwriting and risk standards. According to the Comprehensive Plan it shows two policies and one objective regarding the Future Land Use Element: • Policy A-4.2: In order to protect the City's historic resources, the Land Development Regulations shall include provisions for designation of historically significant buildings, structures, archaeological sites, or districts. The City shall conduct periodic neighborhood surveys to identify and evaluate potential historic resources. This is the policy that staff utilizes. • Housing Element Objective A-10: The City shall support the conservation and rehabilitation of historically significant housing, especially where such housing is an identifying characteristic of a particular neighborhood. • Housing Element Policy A-10.2: The City will promote the use of historic designations as a revitalization tool in its preparation of Neighborhood Plans for those areas which have a significant inventory of historic structures. The designation report demonstrates at minimum that the area qualifies as a historic district as the area: (a) portrays high styles and local interpretations of distinctive architectural styles and (b) embodies distinctive characteristics typical of those styles and period of construction. Designating the district as historic will help preserve the character of the extant historic dwellings and promote the retention of the scale of the neighborhood, which is consistent with the above referenced Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff is recommending approval to the City Commission to establish the Northwest Swinton Avenue District. Chairman Perez asked if there were any comments from the public. Ms. Leslie Horenberger, 510 North Swinton Avenue, sent a letter dated October 29, 2004 to the Historic Preservation Board with copies to Mayor Perlman and the City Commissioners relative to her objections (too many restrictions, tremendous investment of time and money, and loss of insurance coverage) to designating Northwest Swinton Avenue a Historic District. Ms. Andrea Williams, 1617 NW 2nd Avenue, advised she is extremely opposed to this. Our neighbors across the street will not have the same restrictions applied to their homes. We live in a wonderful neighborhood and I want to keep it that way. I do not want to have any restrictions regarding what I can or can't do. 4 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 Ms. Larissa Osles advised she agrees with Ms. Williams' statements. I do appreciate you revising the boundaries. After our last meeting I contacted Barbara E. Maddock, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer for survey and registration of historical properties in FL. Ms Osles received 500 pages of appendices, and advised she is a proponent of historic preservation, however, with this particular situation what I am seeing is not necessarily a definable area. The figures I have here tonight are 30% contributing. We are not at 50%. When I spoke to Barbara she was clear about the boundary justification, and there are rules (as stated in the appendices) that state geographically defined areas possessing a significant concentration or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united historically or aesthetically by a plan or physical development. A district may also comprise individual elements separated geographically but linked by association's history. I don't want to see an arbitrary boundary set. Let the individuals decide. We don't need any economic revitalization in the area. Ms. Joanne Peart, 107 NW 9th Street, advised she used to live on Dixie Boulevard. Around the same time there was Old School Square and Nassau Street, and Delray was not doing as well economically as it is now. However, it made a positive difference making those historic districts. I have been a proponent of expanding and creating more historic districts in Delray, and would be happy if we made all of Old Town a historic district. I think there is a lot of miscommunication. We may need more time. People need to be educated about this. If people knew the benefits they would be more in favor of this. I am in favor of this and I hope we can eventually do this. Ms. Dorothy Duggan, 710 N. Swinton Avenue, advised she owns a business in Delray that is in the historic district, and has been through the process and I strongly oppose this for my house. There is too much of a process to make any changes to your home. Ms. Carolyn Patton, 1020 Tamarind Road, advised she owns property in the Marina historic district and is part owner of a historic contributing home and a contributing apartment building. I have owned that property since 1988 when the Historic Districts were created. I am a strong proponent of historic districts. There is fact and there is fiction. Here are some facts: ■ Property Values - As Tom Lynch stated in his letter dated October 21, 2004 to the Board regarding insurance, people are more apt to care for their properties and improve them, thus the property value goes up. This is true nationally and I can provide you with studies that that have been done all over the country that the trend is property values in historic districts go up in a larger percentage to ones not in a historic district. ■ Insurance - Mr. Tefft addressed this plus the letter from Tom Lynch which states according to the Insurance Commissioner's Office in FL, you cannot deny person insurance because you are in a historic district. In order to do that the insurance company would have to deny insurance coverage to everyone in a historic district in the entire State of FL. It would have to be a class denial filed by the Legislature. I am fully insured on my properties through Farm Bureau and Hays Mack Insurance both in Delray Beach 5 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 Another myth is that you have to go through layers of approval for everything you do to you house. You have to get a permit to do anything in Delray Beach to your house. My experience is that you have help with this. You have the Historic Preservation Planner to go to for advice and guide you through the process. There are a lot of issues that can be approved by staff. Mr. Paul Fitzgerald, 1610 NE 2nd Avenue, advised he is adjacent to the proposed boundary lines of the Historic District. Mr. Fitzgerald said he was bewildered by this issue as he never received notification; I was informed by my neighbors. My wife attended the last meeting and was concerned with regard to what was going on as far as the designation. This issue will affect many people and reduce property values. Eight years people were coming into the neighborhood buying homes for $200,000 to $250,000 today those values have doubled. Who will come in today and buy that 1,500 sq. ft. house, a family of four will have restrictions regarding adding on to that home. We have increased the percentage of the homes that we designated historic by cutting out certain areas that have not been deemed contributing. If that is the case, why can't the homeowner decide if they want to have their home designated historic. Mr. Erol Tuzcu, 1634 North Swinton Avenue, advised he is opposed to this designation. He advised he moved into the south end of Swinton Avenue in 1974 and in 1988 I moved to the north end. This does not warrant being a historic district. A Historic designation should be left up to the individual homeowner. Mr. David Harden, 516 N. Swinton Avenue, advised he has a Masters Degree in City Planning and was a City Planner for six years in Central FL, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. No other 5 districts have reported insurance problems. We have an opportunity to preserve this area. We are going to see more teardowns and homes out of scale with the neighborhood. That is the problem with why each individual owner can make their own decision. There are a number of studies nationally that demonstrate having a historic property actually increases property values. If the people are concerned, I am sure we can supply those articles to them. This Board has the power to handle this issue. I hope that the district will move forward. Mr. Douglas Root, 1421 NW 2nd Avenue, advised he was in agreement. He feels the neighborhood needs to be preserved. If you want to add large additions don't move here go to Boca Raton. People will preserve the small house to keep the neighborhood mix when is it 100%. Mr. Frank Hunter advised that the Board's job was to recommend or not recommend this application to the City Commission based upon the criteria. Over the last four or five meetings you asked for facts, again most people have very strong opinions. This application does not fulfill the proper designation or criteria as outlined in LDR Section 4.5.ii. There are 160 properties and only 29% are contributing. The Act of 1966 as implied in the application. The underlying requirement is a significant - number of contributing homes. Twenty-nine percent (29%) is not significant as required for a district. Studies have shown that most historic districts are for improvement blighted areas with over 50% of the homes. The properties on the north edge of the map show as contributing while they are not contributing. This map has not been corrected and people have not had a chance to view the revised map. I request you vote not to recommend based on lack of criteria and public outcry. Insurance may be an item by item basis. However, this boundary area is not a neighborhood. This is the first survey 6 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 that has been done since 1988, if they were even done then. There has been no neighborhood plan, and no survey of the individual people. There is no designation report for alternative one. Statistics that I have read on the internet shows that there is no information as to whether or not contributing or noncontributing areas that bound designated areas go up any faster than an area that is not designated. I request the Board to vote this down based upon lack of criteria and public outcry. Ms. Nan Thompson, 715. NW 2nd Avenue, advised there have been two new homes built on 7th and they are beautiful. George Brewer lives on the corner and he has a tower on the side of his yard. If I had wanted restrictions I would have moved to a gated community. We heard that Love's Drugs is being torn down to build a parking garage, and that is a crime. Ms. Amelia Harden, 516 N. Swinton Avenue, advised her view is from the opposite direction. We need to have protection in our neighborhood before the monstrosities are built. Next to Ms. Thompson there is a home that is going to be Key West style, and is not going to blend in with the neighborhood. Before the monstrosities the three story modern homes that cover the entire lot line, this is why we need it ahead of time. The restrictions will not stop you from adding on to the house but it has to be appropriate to the neighborhood. It is protection and not restriction. There is an empty lot on the 500 block of Swinton Avenue -we will see what is coming. Ms. Terrill Pyburn, Assistant City Attorney, advised that everyone be aware tonight that the Board is deciding on recommending this to the City Commission. The City Commission will be the ultimate voting body. It is up to them. You will have the opportunity to address your concerns to the City Commission. The final vote is not made here. Chairman Perez closed the Public Hearing, and asked if there were any comments from staff. Mr. Tefft pointed to the overhead map and advised we came up with another set of boundaries which included some of the non-contributing secondary alternatives. With regard to whether or not it is consistent with the designation report, it gives a general description. It may not actually depict alternative No. 1 with regard to the northern properties not being correct. As far as the percentages brought up, alternative No.1, removal of the properties would increase the percentage from 38.96% to 43.79%. The 29% is incorrect, as that was from the original draft. Chairman Perez closed the Public Hearing, and asked if there were any comments from the Board. Ms. Lake advised she does believe we should take another look at the contributing homes in the district. I personally have a commitment to this Board to preserve the historic properties in Delray Beach. I feel it would be a wise recommendation for the Board to recommend this to the City Commission and let the public at that point have their say. Ms. Deutch advised many of these homes are jewel boxes, and it is an honor for the individuals to own them and treasure them. You can contribute so much to the future of this wonderful City. She advised these guidelines are wonderful and it should be an aid 7 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 to assist you and maintain the wonderful examples of our past. Ms. Deutch advised she supports this. Ms. Schatz advised she looked at the requirements and what we are obligated to do here. From where I sit I believe that the obligation is that we are merely making our recommendation to the City Commission and those who may feel put upon that they are not getting to question us enough. I believe it is in the best interest of Delray Beach to expand their historic area. Individuals feel they are not getting appropriate information from staff or final documentation. This should be in final form before it goes to the City Commission so they can be educated. Ms. Schatz advised she is in favor of preserving this area. Mr. Silberstein advised he agrees with expanding the historic district. However, my concern is some of the contributing buildings on this map, and we should re-define some of these boundaries, and I think they can be worked on further. More importantly, the whole length of Swinton Avenue cannot be changed. I am concerned with the area to the west of that. I am in support of this designation. Ms. Dersh advised she is also in support of expanding the historic district. I hear people coming in advising they have restrictions and not enough information. Ms. Shay did a good job of disseminating information to the public. The residents of Delray Beach have to get a permit for work on their homes whether it is in the historic district or not. Mr. Miller advised he is in favor of historic designations. I counted eight to five against on this designation. I know there is a large group in the middle that did not bother to show up. That is somewhat disappointing. You can add on to historic structures. The designation is a tool to help preserve the past and bring up values in a blighted area. Property values have increased in this neighborhood quite a bit. In this area I think people have pride in their neighborhood, and I don't know if a historic designation would change that. Mr. Miller advised due to the opposition he has heard from the homeowners he doesn't know if he can support this. Chairman Perez advised there are some restrictions, and a set of guidelines that your neighbors have to follow in the district. There is a lot of miscommunication regarding restrictions. I have a question on the boundaries, at the last meeting I made a point to drive through the area. On Nassau Street, the Marina District, OSSHAD and Del Ida Park there are clear boundaries. I question the validity of the Lake Ida neighborhood. It is one thing to say we want to make Swinton Avenue a historic street. On the efforts of redesigning Swinton we have come a bit too far. We are trying to create a district where there is none. The second map further enhances the question marks of the boundaries. It is not a district there are no definite boundaries. I can see where the concerns come from. I have a hard time supporting that because of the boundaries and recommend we make Swinton Avenue a historic district. That is a clear definition and a clear boundary. I don't want to vote against it, but at the same time we can't go into a • neighborhood with the way the homeowners feel regarding this issue. The second map makes it more arbitrary. Mr. Silberstein advised to postpone this decision until staff comes back with a new boundary line that shows that we are considering the Swinton Avenue district a Historic District north of the OSSHAD district. 8 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 Ms. Pyburn questioned for clarification purposes if you are tabling the decision on this motion and giving directions to staff to come back with changes? Mr. Silberstein advised yes, we should look at the structures on the west and east side of Swinton Avenue as a boundary for the North Swinton Avenue Historic District as an alternative to the boundary being represented. Ms. Schatz seconded for purposes of discussion, and advised her comment was for discussion purposes only and the recommendation was to come back dealing with the houses and percentages the other criteria in making sure that whatever recommendation comes out the public may want to look at it in advance and any proposed boundary is given to the public. I don't want the public to say they didn't have time. Ms. Lake questioned if that was NE 5th Street on the east side of Swinton and continuing to 22nd Street. Chairman Perez advised that you have to look at the percentages. Mr. Tefft said based upon that motion we have to go back to square one, and the time table is unknown. It could be months depending upon how far north you go. A boundary has not been set. First Motion It was moved by Mr. Silberstein, seconded by Ms. Schatz to move a recommendation to the City Commission to table this item and give direction till staff comes back with a new boundary line that shows we are considering making the Swinton Avenue Historic District north of the OSSHAD area. Look at the streets on Swinton Avenue west and east as a boundary for the Swinton Avenue Historic District so we can show alternatives to the boundaries being represented. First Revised Motion It was moved by Mr. Silberstein, seconded by Ms. Schatz to move a recommendation to the City Commission to approve this with the condition that only those homes with an address of Swinton Avenue as indicated on the map to be included as the Historic District. Second Revised Motion It was moved by Mr. Silberstein, seconded by Ms. Schatz to move a recommendation to approve this with the condition that only the homes on Swinton Avenue between Trinity Lutheran Church on the south side up to 17th Street be included in the Historic District. Third Revised Motion To include homes abutting Swinton Avenue on the west side. Above Motions Approved 7 to 0 9 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 B. The DeWitt Estate (1110 North Swinton Avenue), John L. and Janet S. Page, Owners Item Before the Board: Consider the Designation of an Individually Listed Property in the Local Register of Historic Places (Quasi Judicial Hearing). Chairman Perez asked if there were any ex-parte communications. There were none. Mr. Tefft presented the items to the Board and entered a copy of the project file into the record. The current property owners have proposed to designate the subject property to the Local Register of Historic Places. The subject residence was designed by the noted architect, Gustav Mass, in what was termed, "Virginia Colonial Farmhouse Style," and the R.C. Lawson contracting firm completed construction of the house the associated property in 1936 for Marshall and Jeanette Butts DeWitt. The DeWitt's made several contributions to Delray Beach; Mr. DeWitt served as both a City Commissioner and Mayor, and helped create the Lake Worth Drainage District among other services. The current property owners have completed all of the research on the site and have prepared the attached designation report, which provides a further history of the residence and associated property. At its meeting of October 20, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) conducted a formal review of the designation report and set a public hearing date for the designation of the subject property for November 3, 2004. The DeWitt residence is an excellent example of the termed "Virginia Colonial Farmhouse Style" and is certainly deserving of preservation. Additionally, the DeWitt's themselves were very prominent in Delray Beach society. Mr. DeWitt served as both a City Commissioner and Mayor, helped create the Lake Worth Drainage District among other services. Designating this site as historic will help preserve the character of the extant historic dwelling and promote the retention of other surrounding historic properties. Chairman Perez inquired if there were any questions from the public. There were none. Chairman Perez closed the Public Hearing, and asked if there were any comments from the Board. There were none. It was moved by Ms. Schatz, seconded by Mr. Silberstein, and passed 7 to 0 to move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission that the residence and associated property at 1110 North Swinton Avenue (The DeWitt Estate) be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places, by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request approval thereof is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Sections 4.5.1(B) (3) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations. IV. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A. 10 NE 2"d Street (Pineapple Podiatry), Old School Square Historic District, Claudio Camilucci, Authorized Agent Mr. Silberstein stepped down. 10 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 Item Before the Board: Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness Associated with the Installation of a Free-Standing Sign. Mr. Tefft presented the items to the Board and entered a copy of the project file into the record. Zoned Old School Square Historic Arts District (OSSHAD), the 0.14 acre property consists of a portion of Lots 9 and 10, Block 67, Town of Delray. At its meeting of December 4, 2002, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) approved, with conditions, a COA and associated Class V site plan, landscape plan, and design elements for the construction of a two-story, 2,858 square foot mixed-use building (office and a second floor residence) with associated parking and landscaping. At its meeting of August 4, 2004, the HPB approved a COA and associated Class I site plan modification to eliminate the decorative entrance gate on the north elevation and install a white wood fence measuring three feet-six inches (3'-6") in height and is designed to mimic the pickets installed on the second floor balcony. The improvements associated with the above approvals are under construction and are nearing completion. The applicant proposes the installation of a free-standing sign on the north side of the property, set back approximately ten feet (10') from the property line abutting NE 2nd Street. The free-standing sign will be set next to the entrance walk and will face east/west. The sign is a double-sided, seven foot (7') high free standing sign. The sign area, which measures 34" in height by 42" in length and totals 9.9 square feet, will be suspended from the sign arm attached to a 6" by 6" cedar post. The sign is made of one and one-half inch (1.5") sandblasted sign foam with a yellow background and hunter green copy and a decorative border around the sign. The sign post will be painted white. The copy will read: "Pineapple Podiatry, LLC. Dr. Elizabeth Reilly, DPM Foot and Ankle Specialist 561-272-7171", on 6 lines of copy. The street address will be placed above the copy. Chairman Perez inquired if there were any questions from the public. There were none. Chairman Perez closed the Public Hearing, and asked if there were any comments from the Board. There were none. It was moved Ms. Dersh, seconded by Mr. Miller and passed 6 to 0 to move approval of the COA for 10 NE 2nd Street (Pineapple Podiatry), by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets criteria set forth in Sections 2.4.6(J) and 4.6.7 of the Land Development Regulations, the Delray Beach Design Guidelines, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. V. REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Public Comments: Mr. Doug Rowe inquired about the original map - he advised the whole district should be preserved. B. Report from Historic District Representatives: None C. Board Members: 11 Historic Preservation Board Minutes November 3, 2004 D. Staff: VI. ADJOURNMENT The Board made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. The information provided herein is the Minutes of the meeting of said body for November 3, 2004, which were formally adopted and approved by the Board on //c10 . • /Z6216A- Denise A. Valek If the Minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated above, then this means that these are not the Official Minutes. They will become so after review and approval, which may involve some changes. 12 60 o� AGENDA o• u HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING €41 ��P CITY OF DELRAY BEACH Meeting Date: November 3, 2004 ** REVISED ** Type of Meeting: Regular Meeting Location: City Commission Chambers Time: 6:00 P.M. The City shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Doug Randolph at 243-7127(voice), or 243-7199(TDD), 24 hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably accommodate your request. Adaptive listening devices are available for meetings in the Commission Chambers. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Historic Preservation Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such persons will need a record of these proceedings, and for this purpose such persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City does not provide or prepare such record. Two or more City Commissioners may be in attendance. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: A. AMENDMENT TO LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS SECTION 4.3.4(J) (4). Forward a Recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board Concerning Increases in Height in the Central Business District(CBD) Zoning District. III. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District Consider the Designation of the Proposed Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District (Quasi- Judicial Hearing). B. The DeWitt Estate (1110 North Swinton Avenue), John L. and Janet S. Page, Owners Consider the Designation of an Individually Listed Property in the Local register of Historic Places (Quasi-Judicial Hearing). IV. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS A. 10 NE 2nd Street (Pineapple Podiatry), Old School Square Historic District, Claudio Camilucci, Authorized Agent Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness Associated with the Installation of a Free- Standing Sign. V. REPORTS AND COMMENTS O Public Comments O Reports from Historic District Representatives O Board Members O Staff VI. ADJOURN ----) Robert G. Tefft, Senior Planner POSTED ON: October 29, 2004 •• PUR,".14A ! UElW1Y 4ACM Iticlelic d NFAlnecicaGq d HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD 'III„ MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT MP, J 1993 1993 2001 2001 MEETING OF: NOVEMBER 3, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: II.A. - AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 4.3.4. (J)(4), "INCREASES IN HEIGHT REGULATIONS" TO LIMIT THE AREA IN THE CBD AVAILABLE FOR AN INCREASE IN HEIGHT AND TO MODIFY THE CRITERIA WHICH MUST BE MET TO SUPPORT AN INCREASE IN HEIGHT. ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The item before the Board is to recommend to the Planning and Zoning Board amendments to LDR Section 4.3.4(J)(4) "Increases in Height Regulations" to limit the area in the Central Business District (CBD) that is available for an increase in height and to modify the criteria which must be met to support an increase in height, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(M). Pursuant to LDR Section 2.2.6(D)(5), the Historic Preservation Board makes recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Board concerning amendments to the Land Development Regulations, as they apply to historic structures and districts. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The City Commission has identified concerns over the recent intensity of development in the CBD i.e. the proliferation of development requests and inquiries seeking conditional use approval for height exceeding the 48' height limit. Particular concern is noted relating to the impact of increases in height on less intense zoning districts which surround the CBD. In many cases these districts have a maximum height limit of 35', and in the case of OSSHAD have a character and development intensity which could be negatively impacted. This concern is being addressed in part by City Initiated LDR amendments to the OSSHAD district which seek to regulate the scale and mass of development and maintain the character of the district. These include a provision to eliminate the ability of lots which currently are zoned OSSHAD and subject to the CBD regulations from seeking increases in height. In addition, with the implementation of the recently adopted Downtown Design Guidelines, any portion of a building exceeding 48' is required to provide a minimum setback of 41' along its frontage. This proposed amendment will further enhance these efforts by creating a 150' buffer (see attached map) that will not allow an increase in height (between 48' and 60') if the CBD property abuts a zoning district having a maximum height of 35'. The amendment will also look at tightening up the criteria that must be met in order to increase height throughout the CBD as well as other areas where increases in height are allowed. HPB Memorandum Staff Report LDR Text Amendment—Section 4.3.4(J)(4)"Increases in Height Regulations" (City-Initiated) Page 2 Pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(M)(5), approval of an LDR amendment must be based upon a finding that the amendment is consistent with and furthers the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. These text amendments are consistent with and further goals, objectives and policies within the Comprehensive which call for development and redevelopment of land to be complimentary to existing land uses. These include: Future Land Use Element Goal Area "A" "Land within the Planning Area shall be developed or redeveloped, to enhance the existing quality of life, compliment existing Land Use and result in a mixed, but predominantly residential community with balanced economic base. Future Land Use Element Objective A-1.1 "Property shall be developed or redeveloped, in a manner so that the future use and intensity is appropriate in terms of soil, topographic, and other applicable physical considerations; is complimentary to adjacent land uses; and fulfills remaining land use needs." RECOMMENDATION By motion, recommend to the Planning and Zoning Board approval of the attached amendments to LDR Section 4.3.4(J)(4), by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets criteria set forth in Section 2.4.5(M) of the .Land Development Regulations. Attachments: Map of buffer area Current LDR Section 4.3.4(J) 1=111.11111=PEU11.1=T =Mill mi CASON p m LAKE IDA ROAD METHODIST CHURCH 71: z .-4q1:74 t.wmp-a-t--.3 ii ii I I I- -i•NA UM mi. 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FL eee• (PER CITY INITIATED OSSHAD AMENDING ORDINANCE) VIA A CONDITIONAL USE PROCESS -- DIGITAL BASE MAP SYSTEM -- MAP REF: LLIAI86 SECTION 4.3.4 (I) (1) • project may be less than that defined as the maximum in that a project is reviewed in its totality and, in addition to meeting density requirements, it must comply with all other provisions of these regulations, (2) Calculation of Unit Count: The allowable unit count is determined by the maximum number shown for the base zoning district as reflected in the Matrix [Section 4.3.4(K)]. This number is multiplied times the lot area expressed in acres and rounded to one-hundredth of an acre. When a fraction exists, it shall be rounded down. (3) Duplexes: (a) A duplex on a single lot is allowed, regardless of the provisions of Subsection (2), provided that the minimum lot size for the zone district is-met and provided that the use, a duplex, is allowed.- (b) On a platted lot, where duplexes are permitted, and where the lot has at least 8,000 sq.ft., and where there is a two_hour or more fire rated tenant separation wall separating the duplex units, each unit together with approximately one-half the lot may be conveyed, providing that each portion of the lot contains not less than 4,000 sq.ft. and the • dividing line runs through the separation wall:- [Amd. Ord. 23-97 5/20/97] (J) Height: (1) Defined: The vertical distance from grade to the highest finished roof surface of a flat roof or to the mean level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, or gambrel roofs. The height set forth in the matrix is the maximum height for all structures within the respective zone district except as provided for in Subsection 4.3.4(J)(3)&(4). (2) Basis for Measurement: (a) For buildings adjoining one street, the grade is established from the mean elevation of the crown of the street along the lot frontage. (b) For buildings adjoining more than one street, .the.grade is established as the average of the mean elevation of the crown of the adjoining streets_ (c) When applied to single family detached dwelling units, less than three stories, within residentially zoned districts;the'grade is established as the mean elevation of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to the exterior walls of the building. Under no circumstance shall the grade be • higher in elevation than the highest point of the unaltered dune or the crown of the street. [Amd. Ord. 43-91 6/11/91] 4349 SECTION 4.3.4 (J) (3) (3) Exceptions to District Height Limitations: (a) Free-Standing Features: The height limitations contained in Subsection (K), Development Standards Matrix, shall not apply to free-standing antennas, chimneys, conveyors, cooling towers, flag poles, radio towers, silos, or television towers. However, any part of any such structure, or feature, shall not extend above the height of - sixty-four feet (64') unless specifically approved by action of the City Commission. (b) Appurtenances on Buildings: Appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level of a building and not intended for human occupancy may be allowed to extend above the height limitations contained-in Subsection (K) but only when specifically approved by action of the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board. (4) increases to Height Requlations: _ (a) Prohibitions: There are no provisions which allow, nor is the Board of Adjustment empowered to grant, an increase of height for any purpose in the following zone districts: Single Family(R-1) Districts Rural Residential(RR) Agriculture (Ag) Mobile Home (MH) Low Density Residential(RL) Medium Density Residential(RM) Planned Residential Development(PRD) Residential Office (RO) Neighborhood Commercial(NC) Professional and Office District(POD) Conservation District(CD) Open Space(OS) (b) Allowances: An increase, to a maximum height of sixty feet (60'), may be approved by the City Commission in any zone district not listed above when approved pursuant to the.processing of a conditional use request and based upon a finding of compliance with each of enumerated criteria listed below. (i) ::That the Structure is to be located °in one' of The following geographic areas: (1) Area "A" - all property located east of Congress Avenue and west of I-95. 4350 SECTIO 4.3.4 (J) (4 b) (I) (2) (2) Area "B" - the property encompassed by the Delint DRI, with the exception of that portion platted as "Waterford Village"; along with property located west of S.W. 10th Avenue, south of Linton Boulevard, and east of 1-95. (3) Area "C" - the property encompassed by the boundary of Linton Boulevard, Wallace Drive, S.W. 10th Street, and 1-95. (4) Area "D" - the properties located south of Atlantic Avenue, north of S.W. 1st Street, west of S.W. 1st Avenue, and east of S.W. 4th Avenue; and the, properties located north of Atlantic Avenue, south of N.W. 1st Street, west of N.W. 1st Avenue, and east of N.W. 3rd Avenue. [Amd. Ord. 71-95 12/5/95] - (5) Area "E"-the property encompassed on the west by the F.E.C. • Railroad, on the east by the Intracoastal Waterway, on the south by Allen Avenue extended to said easterly and westerly boundaries, and on the north to the northernmost boundary of the City. (6) Area "F" the property located between the one-way pair system of Federal Highway (5th and 6th Avenues). (7) Area "G" the property on either side of Linton Boulevard, extending 200 feet north and south of its ultimate right-of-way, extending from 1-95 to Dixie Highway. (8) Area "H" the area bounded by Linton Boulevard on the-south, the F.E.C. Railroad on the east, the combination of Southridge Road and Swinton Avenue on the north, and S.W. 4th Avenue on the west_ (9) Area "1" - all property within the CBD (Central Business District) except for property lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway. (10) Area "J" - the property encompassed by Lindell Boulevard on the north, Federal Highway on the east, Dixie Highway on the west, and the City limits on the south_ (ii) That,-the increase in height will not provide for, nor accommodate, an increase in the floor area (within the structure) beyond that which could be accommodated by development which adheres to a height limitation of 48 feet, except for the following situations: • 4351 SECTION 4.3.4 (J) (4) (b) (ij) (I) (1) An increase in intensity is allowed when the increase from 48 feet to 60 feet is for the purpose of accommodating residential use on the top floor of the structure; however, the increase in intensity is only for the added residential use area; (2) An increase in intensity is allowed when there is a transfer of development rights pursuant to Section 4.6.20_ (iii) That the increase in height is based on or will result in one, or more, of the.following: (9) A demonstrable need that, in order to accommodate the nature of a particular use or a particular matter or type of construction, a greater than normal space between floors or height of story is necessary; or (2) That 75% or greater of an area of the ground floor is devoted to parking and vehicular traffic circulation; or (3) That for each foot in height above 48 feet, an additional building setback of two feet is provided from the building setback Iines which would be established for a 48-foot tall structure. The additional setback is required from all setback lines(Le_, front, side,and rear). (5) Special Activity Districts: Increases permitted above 60 feet for the Special Activities District_ For special uses (not including residential, commercial, or industrial uses) which can only be accommodated through the use of the SAD (Special Activities) District, the height limitations for such a use within any SAD shall be specifically set forth in the enacting ordinance of that specific SAD, provided that the SAD falls within one of the geographical areas described in Subsection J 4 i . The foregoing provision shall not apply to residential uses or normal uses within(any SAD, as such use shall be governed by the height limitations contained in the SAD regulations. (K) Development Standards Matrix: The following, matrices set forth the minimum and maximum development standards for each zoning district subject to descriptions, interpretations, and exceptions as provided for elsewhere in Section 4.3.4_ 4352 6EIYAY BEACH - - DEIRAY 6EACH HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD �Iiii' MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT IIji 7993 - t)93 Project Name: Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District Project Location: Generally described as the Area between North Swinton Avenue and NW 2"d Avenue, between Trinity Lutheran Church and the North Side of NW 17th Street. ITEM BEFORE THEyBOARD The item before the Board is the forwarding of a recommendation to the City Commission regarding the proposed Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District, pursuant to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5.1(C). BACKGROUND The City of Delray Beach has proposed to designate the area discussed in the attached designation report to the Local Register of Historic Places. At its meeting of August 18, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) conducted a formal review of the designation report for the proposed Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District and set a public hearing date on the designation for October 6, 2004. At its meeting of October 6, 2004, the Board held a public hearing in conjunction with review of the historic district designation request. While some members of the public spoke in favor of the proposed historic district designation, several members spoke against the designation citing concerns over homeowner's insurance availability and costs, the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the designation and the disparity between contributing and noncontributing structures, and the boundaries of the proposed historic district. Several individuals also spoke about the lack of time to research the impacts of the designation. After reviewing the staff report and discussing the proposal, the Board voted unanimously (7-0) to postpone action on the designation request until the Board's meeting of November 3, 2004, and gave direction to staff to research the potential impacts of the historic district designation on homeowner's insurance. To qualify as a historic site or historic district, the property or properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (2) and/or (3). The designation report contains, at a minimum, sufficient information to conform to the criteria stated in LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (3), a 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 a historic or outstanding work of a prominent architect, designer, landscape architect, or builder; or (d) Contains elements of design, detail, material, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represented, in its time, a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. Meeting Date: November 3,2004 Agenda Item: III.A. Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District Page 2 To qualify as a historic site, or historic district, or historic interior, individual properties, structures, sites, or buildings, or groups of properties, structures, sites, or buildings must have significant character, interest, or value as part of the historical, cultural, aesthetic, and architectural heritage of the city, state, or nation. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: A review of the Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan was conducted and the following is noted: Future Land Use Element Policy A-4.2: In order to protect the City's historic resources, the Land Development Regulations shall include provisions for designation of historically significant buildings, structures, archaeological sites, or districts. The City shall conduct periodic neighborhood surveys to identify and evaluate potential historic resources. Housinq Element Objective A-10: The City shall support the conservation and rehabilitation of historically significant housing, especially where such housing is an identifying characteristic of a particular neighborhood. Housinq Element Policy A-10.2: The City will promote the use of historic designations as a revitalization tool in its preparation of Neighborhood Plans for those areas which have a significant inventory of historic structures. The attached designation report demonstrates at minimum that the area qualifies as a historic district as the area: (a) portrays high styles and local interpretations of distinctive architectural styles and (b) embodies distinctive characteristics typical of those styles and period of construction. Designating the district as historic will help preserve the character of the extant historic dwellings and promote the retention of the scale of the neighborhood, which is consistent with the above referenced Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. OTHER ITEMS: At the Board's meeting of October 6, 2004, concerns were put forth regarding the impact of the proposed historic district designation on homeowner's insurance costs and availability as well as the boundaries of the proposed historic district. With regard to the insurance issue, staff has reviewed the issue and there appears to be no link between the designation of a property as historic (either individually or as part of a district) and an increase in insurance rates or availability of coverage. It is noted that the age of dwellings is a factor in underwriting for some insurance companies regardless of whether a property is located within a historic district or not. The only point at which rates would appear to significantly increase is when a homeowner requests a level of coverage to facilitate the rebuilding of a dwelling using historically accurate materials. It is noted that the City of Delray Beach does not require that a property located within a historic district or an individually designated property be reconstructed in such a manner should it be destroyed. With regard to the concern relative to the proposed historic district boundaries, staff has examined the possibility of a reconfigured historic district within the scope of the original proposal. Available for the Board's consideration is "Alternative 1", which removes three (3) areas of noncontributing properties (17 properties total) from the proposed designation. These noncontributing properties principally consist of dwellings constructed in the period from 1984 to 2004 as well as vacant lots. The removal of these properties would increase the percentage of contributing properties within the proposed historic district from 38.96% to 43.79%. Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District Page 3 COURTESY/PUBLIC NOTICES Courtesy Notices: Special courtesy notices were provided to the Lake Ida Homeowner's Association as well as property owners within a 500' radius of the proposed historic district. Public Notice: Formal public notice has been provided to those property owners within the proposed historic district. Letters of support or objection, if any, will be presented at the HPB meeting. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS A. Continue with direction. B. Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission to establish the Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District, by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff and designation reports, and finding that the request and approval thereof is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Sections 4.5.1(B) (3) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations. C. Deny the establishment of the Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District, by a finding that the request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Sections 4.5.1(B) (3) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations. RECOMMENDATION x Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission to establish the Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District, by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request and approval thereof is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Sections 4.5.1(B) (3) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations. Attachment:Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District Designation Report Memorandum Staff Report Prepared by:Robert G.Tefft,Senior Planner Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District Designation Report Prepared by:Wendy Shay,Historic Preservation Planner Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District Designation Report City of Delray Beach November 2004 I. Statement of Purpose Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District The proposal to establish the Northwest Swinton Avenue area as a designated historic district was city initiated and began in June 2004 as a direct result of the relocation of a contributing frame vernacular historic dwelling from 508 North Swinton Avenue to 1440 North Swinton Avenue. The boundaries were established in order to provide a symmetrical and uniform boundary. The district was expanded to include up to NW 2"d Avenue to the west as the existing Del-Ida Park Historic District and proposed Dell Park Historic District provided protection for those historic properties to the east along North Swinton Avenue. The district was chosen for designation based upon its high architectural integrity and diversity of architectural styles as well as its contiguous expanse of extant contributing historic buildings and structures. II. Location Map and Boundary Description The proposed Northwest Swinton Avenue Historic District is generally described as the area between North Swinton Avenue and NW 2"d Avenue, between Trinity Lutheran Church and the north side of NW 17t' Street (see attached map). III. Architectural Significance The period of significance for the area is 1925 -1954 based upon dates of construction. Predominant architectural styles include: Mission Revival, Frame Vernacular, Masonry Vernacular, Mediterranean-Revival, Minimal Traditional, and Contemporary. The following is a brief description of those styles: -- Frame Vernacular (1900-1940) - Constructed of wood framing and reflecting no high architectural style or formal Alifil ®® architectural design, the vernacular house can be either __ symmetrical or asymmetrical in design. Built by laymen, ��® . . often the owner, with no formal construction experience who ��n®�i it f�I utilized local building materials and craftsmanshipp z_ 1=�,7- techniques (also Masonry Vernacular). ; `' Mission Revival (1920-1935) - Minimally ornamented with _ built-up, flat roofs often with stepped or curvilinear parapets, — -1 a wood or hollow clay tile frame with smooth or rough ip am 111 1 1--„ le textured stucco exterior. Tile visor roofs over windows and I entryways are also common. Fenestration often includes i casement windows and arched entryways. Mediterranean Revival (1915-1940) - Influenced • +1 by the Italian and Spanish styles and popularized ,."-o` -,..": of, :. by Henry Flagler and Addison Mizner, this style r displays low pitched, multi-plane roof lines often -- -j ,,�I, ."41.1 I with red clay tiles and little or no overhang. Tile bQAl visor roofs are also common. A stucco exterior, ig often textured, covers an asymmetrical, wood or *,. N 1. I 11 1 i EL J hollow clay tile frame. Arches are prevalent within the fenestration design including entryways, — , i` , arcades, and colonnades. Isi a.,1 a'W -r ,e Minimal Traditional (1935-1950) -Typically, a one-story �''� ,ao'1�o� building displaying a low or intermediate pitched cross- ::�ii y;I —T a gm gable roof with a large chimney. Shares Tudor style traits FA.1��+[ e e such as rock or brick facing (particularly on the chimney) , inn ! sou and minimal wood detailing. Popularized after World War abed III! II, this style is often associated with tract housing. siltty Contemporary (1950-1970) Contemporary style houses were constructed from circa 1950 until 1970 and fall in the category of Modern architecture, in which form follows function. There are two p, , l LL::________Almi subtypes based on roof form: flat ,, e , and gable. The flat roof subtype is based on the earlier International style and is referred to as the American International. The International style is reflected through the flat, often angled, roof, rectangular footprints, window bands, and minimal detail. However, Contemporary houses in the flat roof subtype often use a variety of materials which reflects the trends that were popularized in the 1950s. International style had stark, often white, surfaces covered with a single material. Commonly, they have overhanging eaves and exposed roof beams; heavy piers may support the gables. Like their flat-roofed counterparts, a variety of building materials were used and detailing was kept to a minimum. An irregular plan, flat roof, cantilevered, overhanging roof eaves, bands of large windows, and the use of metal characterize contemporary residences in Delray Beach. IV. Historical & Cultural Significance The west side of North Swinton Avenue (today a portion of the Lake Ida Park Neighborhood) was traditionally an agricultural area. The neighborhood's building stock developed substantially in the 1920s with the commercial promotion of south Florida as a tourist destination and a mecca for investment opportunities. The first houses seen in the area were constructed in the Frame Vernacular and Mediterranean influenced styles such as Mission-Revival and Spanish Eclectic and were strictly residential in nature. It was noted by early residents that construction of homes during the 1920s were limited to Swinton Avenue and that anything to the west of Swinton consisted of merely Palmetto Trees and Scrub Oaks; a local hangout for area children to play. One particular dwelling of note is located at 704 North Swinton Avenue and designed by famed local architect, Sam Ogren, Sr. (1899-1988). Mr. Ogren relocated from Tampa to West Palm Beach in 1924 as an apprentice to William Manly King, a regional architect. The dwelling at 704 North Swinton Avenue was Mr. Ogren's first design in Delray Beach. The building so impressed local officials that he was offered the position of City Architect. Between 1924-1950, he designed over 250 buildings. His most noted works reflected the Mediterranean-Revival style which can be seen in the Arcade Tap Room Building, Crest Theatre, and Old School Square Gymnasium located in downtown Delray Beach. Another notable home in the area is the Marshall DeWitt Residence located at 1110 North Swinton Avenue. Constructed in 1935-1936, the DeWitt house was designed by famed architect Gustav Maas and built by R.C. Lawson. DeWitt prospered in the area as a successful farmer during the.Depression years and grew active in the community. DeWitt and his wife Jeanette Butts DeWitt (of the Butts Agricultural family) were prominent members of Delray Beach society. Mr. DeWitt served as the Chairman of the Board for the First National Bank in Delray, was a member of the City Commission and served as Mayor in the mid to late 1940s. The W. Seward Webb, Jr. home, located at 1634 North Swinton Avenue, was constructed c.1930. Webb moved to Gulfstream with his mother Lila Vanderbuilt Webb, of the renowned Vanderbuilt family, between 1923 and 1924. Webb constructed the home as his personal residence and was a long-time resident of Defray Beach until his death in January 1956. Other noteworthy properties include 1420 North Swinton Avenue was the residence of Paul E. Gringle, a prominent Delray Beach realtor and 1602 North Swinton Avenue was home to F.J. Schrader, a local architect and builder who designed the 1926 Bungalow presently owned and occupied by the Delray Beach Historical Society (5 NE 1st Avenue). The neighborhood expanded considerably during the 1930s and 1940s as tourists rented out local houses and those servicemen stationed in the Boca/Delray area required housing. The next building boom came after World War II, when those GIs stationed in the area before the war returned to settle down and start their families. The 1953 Delray Beach City Directory noted a substantial number of properties in this area as seasonal and apartment rentals. Other houses of note include several Contemporary style residences which reflect the start of a new era as more northern residents permanently relocated to south Florida. The majority of the remainder of the neighborhood's building stock was constructed during the 1950s and 1960s including numerous Ranch style houses. These houses are considered non- contributing due to either age or lack of architectural integrity. V. Statement of Significance Pursuant to LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (3), a 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; and, (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction; (c) Is a historic or outstanding work of a prominent architect, designer, landscape architect, or builder; or (d) Contains elements of deign, detail, material, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represented, in its time, a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. To qualify as a historic site, or historic district, or historic interior, individual properties, structures, sites, or buildings, or groups of properties, structures, sites, or buildings must have significant character, interest, or value as part of the historical, cultural, aesthetic, and architectural heritage of the city, state, or nation. The area qualifies as a historic district under the following criterion: (a) portrays high styles and local interpretations of distinctive architectural styles and (b) embodies distinctive characteristics typical of those styles and period of construction. A significant concentration of the Mission Revival, Frame Vernacular, Masonry Vernacular, Mediterranean-Revival, Minimal Traditional, and Contemporary styles of architecture are prevalent within the proposed boundaries and the contributing status of these buildings is considerable as the majority have maintained their architectural integrity. VI. Bibliography and Sources Delray Beach Surveys - Florida Master Site File Forms 1999, 2001 Mayhew Ill, Clemmer, Palm Beach Post, August 9, 1987. Posey, William M., "The DeWitt Family & Delray Beach, 1928-1993," DeWitt Homes & Garden Showcase, Old School Square Centennial Celebration, March 1995. Miller's Delray Beach, Florida City Directory, Volume III., 1953-1954. Farrar, Cecil W. and Margo Ann, "Incomparable Delray Beach: Its Early Life and Lore," Fiesta- Life on the Gold Coast, May, 1973. • o SCHOOL — U It a S'tcs. I f v tA a f' 1/' f..°"'".f. N.W. 1 TH ST. 17TH S(. r.ilr N.W. 17TH ST, a BEr v N.E. 17TH 11 i �� 1 I r iNN> LAKE/---- DRIVE _ g 11,W- ' 16rH �/��S7f� EE f� x )J.1 lff, 'F, N.E. 16Th sr.15TH N E. 16TH T. I I sSi'\ISSI'YS/4.IS4917/N \ \ \ 1 Ll N.W. a o T. ' m S BONNIE BRIAR W 1 ®® ■.�.i N.E. 15TH ST. N.W. 147H ST. - r � 11111111 WI 1111111' #,/d :ck \ \ \ 1 a N.E. 14TH ST. 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S LAKE IDA R � � EVENLY DF t.\\ E'�,.ce6 — N 11 1 I I 1 1 1 1 1 T1y TRINITY NE 5R1 ST N PROPOSED NORTHWEST SWINTON HISTORIC DISTRICT —111111111111r_ LEGEND: ALTERNATIVE 1 100 1984 MN = MI NMI OE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FL rf PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT STREET NUMBER YEAR BUILT CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC BOUNDARY -- DIGITAL SASE MAP SYSTEM -- MAP REF: LMA178 DEIRAYBEACH - DEIRAY BEACH HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD �d 111I► MEMORANDUM'STAFF REPORT li 1993 - _ 1993 Project Name: The DeWitt Estate (1110 North Swinton Avenue) Historic Designation Report for an Individual Property John L. and Janet S. Page, Owners ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The action requested of the Board is that of making a recommendation to the City Commission on a request for individual historic designation for The DeWitt Estate (1110 North Swinton Avenue), pursuant to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5.1(C). BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS • The current property owners have proposed to designate the subject property to the Local Register of Historic Places. The subject residence was designed by the noted architect, Gustav Mass, in what was termed, "Virginia Colonial Farmhouse Style," and the R.C. Lawson contracting firm completed construction of the house the associated property in 1936 for Marshall and Jeanette Butts DeWitt. The DeWitt's made several contributions to Delray Beach; Mr. DeWitt served as both a City Commissioner and Mayor, and helped create the Lake Worth Drainage District among other services. The current property owners have completed all of the research on the site and have prepared the attached designation report, which provides a further history of the residence and associated property. At its meeting of October 20, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) conducted a formal review of the designation report and set a public hearing date for the designation of the subject property for November 3, 2004. Pursuant to LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (1), to qualify as a historic site the property must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (2) and/or (3). The designation report contains, at minimum, sufficient information to meet the criteria stated in both LDR Sections 4.5.1(B) (2) and (3). The criteria are as follows: LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (2): (a) Is associated in a significant way with the life or activities of a major person important in city, state, or national history (for example, the homestead of a local founding family); (b) Is the site of a historic event with significant effect upon the city, state, or nation; (c) Is associated in a significant way with a major historic event, whether cultural, economic, social, military, or political; (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history; or (e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the city. Meeting Date: November 3,2004 Agenda Item:III. B. Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report The DeWitt Estate(1110 North Swinton Avenue)Designation Report Page 2 LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (3): (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles; and, (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction; (c) Is a historic or outstanding work of a prominent architect, designer, landscape architect, or builder; or (d) Contains elements of design, detail, material, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represented, in its time, a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. To qualify as a historic site, or historic district, or historic interior, individual properties, structures, sites, or buildings, or groups of properties, structures, sites, or buildings must have significant character, interest, or value as part of the historical, cultural, aesthetic, and architectural heritage of the city, state, or nation. The designation report demonstrates that the subject property qualifies as a historic site as the area: is associated in a significant way with the life or activities of a major person important in city, state, or national history(LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (2) (a)]; is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the city[LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (2) (e)]; and is a historic or outstanding work of a prominent architect, designer, landscape architect, or builder(LDR Section 4.5.1(B) (3) (c)]. Comprehensive Plan: A review of the Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan was conducted and the following is noted: Housing Element Objective A-10: The City shall support the conservation and rehabilitation of historically significant housing, especially where such housing is an identifying characteristic of a particular neighborhood. As briefly discussed above and as further stated in the attached designation report and relevant back-up material, the DeWitt residence is an excellent example of the termed "Virginia Colonial Farmhouse Style" and is certainly deserving of preservation. Additionally, the DeWitt's themselves were very prominent in Delray Beach society. Mr. DeWitt served as both a City Commissioner and Mayor, helped create the Lake Worth Drainage District among other services. Designating this site as historic will help preserve the character of the extant historic dwelling and promote the retention of other surrounding historic properties. COURTESY/PUBLIC NOTICES Special courtesy notices were provided to the Lake Ida and Seacreast Homeowner's Associations as well as property owners within a 500' radius of the subject property proposed to be individually designated. Letters of support or objection, if any, will be presented at the HPB meeting. Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report The DeWitt Estate(1110 North Swinton Avenue)Designation Report Page 3 ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS _ A. Continue with direction. B. Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission that the residence and associated property at 1110 North Swinton Avenue (The DeWitt Estate) be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places, by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request and approval thereof is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Sections 4.5.1(B) (3) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations. C. Deny the listing of the residence and associated property at 1110 North Swinton Avenue (The DeWitt Estate) in the Local Register of Historic Places, by finding that the request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Sections 4.5.1(B) (3) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations. ._RECOMMENDATION Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission that the residence and associated property at 1110 North Swinton Avenue (The DeWitt Estate) be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places, by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request and approval thereof is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Sections 4.5.1(B) (3) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations. Attachment:The DeWitt Estate(1110 North Swinton Avenue)Designation Report Memorandum Staff Report Prepared by:Robert G.Tefft, Senior Planner Designation Report Historic Preservation Board Delray Beach, Florida The DeWitt Estate Table of Contents I. General Information II. Location Map III. Architectural Significance IV. Historical and Cultural Significance V. Statement of Significance VI. Bibliography and Sources Report Prepared by: Janet S. Page 1110 North Swinton Avenue Delray Beach,Florida 33444 August 27,2004 I. General Information Address: 1110 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach,Florida 33444 Legal Description: Sub 8-46-43, S'/z of E '/of Lot 8,E 356.69 ft of Lot 8/Less S 20 ft of W 40 ft Present Zoning: Single Family Residential (R-1-AA) Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance II. Location Map r, „M ' d l _ I I I J i i i „m mi( 1 1 R--.- 111111114 E ,,n ;. - Ur - ICE UPISr -_ I �III I 1,E ,ai, -1,- NMEISIS —- s� 111118111111 , 1 '_gyp= = �1111111e / -tom I U��'C D =.� - -i :1111111: �� I 1E�111111111 _�- o1111n1: ��? I 1, \�1121 ,M"•m �IIIIIImarI ��it- Joe.i , 7 �• .�i 71 I A�� 1111111i nion \--/Aa 12 I -I i T 1 I< . ,eann ke ,6, /:J29'S � rrur _ em sr N - DeWitt Estate III. Architectural Significance The house was designed in 1935 by the noted architect, Gustav Mass, in what was termed, "Virginia Colonial Farmhouse Style." The R.C. Lawson contracting firm built the house on a large piece of property facing Swinton Avenue. The original piece of land went west all the way back to Lake Ida. The house was completed in 1936 as the DeWitt's residence. IV. Historical and Cultural Significance The history of the DeWitt family in Delray Beach begins in 1928. Marshall DeWitt and Jeanette Butts graduated together from Palm Beach High School in 1925. Mr. DeWitt went on to the University of Florida to study agriculture and Miss Butts attended Florida State University. They were married in 1929 - and settled in Delray Beach where Mr. DeWitt became of prominent farmer. His farm was on West Atlantic Avenue and U.S.441. Jeanette Butts DeWitt was a Florida native and from a Boca Raton pioneering family. Her father,August Butts, moved his family to Palm Beach County in 1909 from Fort Lauderdale where Jeanette was born. A good portion of present day Boca Raton was part of Butts Farms,Inc. The DeWitt's contributed so much to Delray Beach for over 60 years, finally coming to an end with the deaths of Marshall and Jeanette in 1993. Their legacy to the community is great. Many innovations in farming techniques which will benefit agriculture for years to come, including new methods of irrigation, were developed by the Butts/DeWitt partnership. Mr.DeWitt's establishment of stable banking practices in the Depression era made possible the economic stability of the growing community. His years of service to the City of Delray Beach as a Commissioner and Mayor, to the Lake Worth Drainage District which he helped create and to the Delray Kiwanis Club were very valuable. Jeanette DeWitt's service to the Girl Scouts, the Delray Beach Library Board, where she worked tirelessly to improve the Library's programs for children, the Delray Beach Garden Club she helped to found and Cason Methodist Church where she taught. V. Statement of Significance The DeWitt's made generous donations to many local organizations including Old School Square and the Delray Beach Historical Society. Before their deaths, they made the important decision to leave their beautiful home to Old School Square. In March, 1995,the DeWitt Home and Gardens Showcase honored the many contributions of this distinguished couple to the life of Delray Beach. They were modest people who never desired recognition of their contributions. It is long overdue that this wonderful family gets the recognition that their home and lives gave to others and this City. VI. Bibliography and Sources See attached. he history of the DeWitt fam-. ily in Delray Beach, 1928- 1993 is,in a sense,the histo- rThey of the community itself, DeWfor few citizens fe "Village by the Sea"pia more significant role in the life and growth of F • the community in those vital formative years :!z ami hall DeWitt left the University g -7 of Florida to come here in 1928 and seek his livelihood,It was not an auspicious time for a z young man to start his career in that area.Two years earlier,the devastating hurricane of 1926 each : tGreat Depression of the 1930s. Billy DeWitt inotes that his dad always had an interest in 1 ,28accounting,finance and banking,but as he put it, "in the 1930s, you had to eat," and thus it was that in those early years,Marshall DeWitt became a farmer. - The story of Marshall DeWitt's years as r. _ a prominent fanner in Palm Beach County is _ , connected to the history of his wife's family . _ and the early association between his father - and Jeannette DeWitt's father, August H. r Butts. The Butts family came to [lil_h Florida in 1909. August hailed fro.�• e County,FL, where he was born in 1:�v,. -e BY WILLIAM M. POSEY married Natalie Swanson of Mt.Dora after a • courtship which involved his often riding 70 ' _ .,. miles on his bicycle from Ormond Beach to .s Mt. Dora. After their marriage, August and a F ` p Natalie Butts came to Palm Beach County �� 4. y �_ .� and started their family. f. . Jeannette Butts was born in Ft. sx ' \,: Lauderdale in 1907 and eventually attended r - "4. s - . z +, r Palm Beach High School.It was there that she !iv. _ -1 • . X ` . pp met her husband-to-be, Marshall DeWitt. - { Marshall had been born in 1908 in Duluth, '' - ;c _ i '� , �r MN,but his family had eventually migrated to v4T.,b .. nv-" 4-x$T i- r , ' r 's South Florida He and Jeannette both graduat } 1` 5-; ' - ' ed from Palm Beach High School in 1925, t !3 , Marshall going on to Gainesville and Jeannette 1- • to Florida State,where she graduated in 1929, ` ' % . ' the same year she and Marshall were married. F c : '. A f: Ij ; I 1 ' ' (Florida State was then a woman s college.) , t ' + ��•4: The association of the Butts and the s 1 ' i t om" f 1 i ' " ` ` '` c, "` DeWitt families went back to the 1920s when rrr_ ---- ,_. 2....;__::,:_11:.....,::,,;:.:!'4:::. ; °ate '`• the elder DeWitt and August Butts both � `. %` worked for the Hammond Development ' - t iz3 ; ' _4 Company west of Pompano Beach ' ,.t x „ 4. was lrnown then as Hammondville an 1111111i y �� r ` ` lk` t''6 • Margate. There were four Butts c . , - ". ,oy,�/tio �.�fi✓7YCi;"�Yl aoe '�' -• _ Harold, Clarence, Jeannette and Myrtle. Eventually, after Marshall DeWitt married Jeannette and the younger daughter, Myrtle, e It married Tom Fleming,the two sons and sons- ,� �� law were all involved in extensive farming . } ; f i '� r st of Boca Raton and Delray Beach. _ : ! t ,' } �' • Marshall DeWitt and his brother-in-law, - 1` Clarence Butts, were helped by their respec- '.., , 1 tive fathers to establish a farm west of Delray ►- • .{ ' :. _ . .= Beach, where route 441 meets West Atlantic "" �" o f i '• �'��` Avenue. Mr. Jimmy Love remembers that before Marshall and Clarence married their { c Q ,! r • respective wives,they kept bachelor quarters f ; t a upstairs over the old Loves Drug Store on tAc 1 Atlantic Avenue. Mr. Love and Harold Butts .d ,717 ,!,..4fr , ... , _ - ? t - ' : were roommates at The University of Florida111*,.. �• and both played basketball for Gainesville. "'l rf .' :� Marshall DeWitt and Clarence Butts ` r `' - � farmed the West Delray property until the ..4, x- •'t t fs t" early 1950s and then, for a time, it was con ` ;�; rH ' r, vetted into a ranch for cattle. Ranchers from 't :-3 1 Harvesting vegetables—green peppers and green beans. � .,, ,, -+r -t- -ate } {'i-;.;.'.,1.1-..:-4 .,: . ., :-',•-•'-ft i 1'I s _ zY r s I� t 3 , f;. r rV�1 c SY ;. r ff;±0 *{1:0 ; 1 :71 Li 4,4 --.--__-_-...z--------.... . --=-------4. , ,q7-/-,-;* :.': c't , _ c s. L Asa: F ',9'f�- - -,- sue. 7y ^ �:� s First National Bank of Delray,later Sun Bank Jeanette and Marshall DeWitt North Florida would bring cattle in for a pen- s, ' ,- od of time to fatten them up.Nick Sloan and Billy DeWitt remember working there as boys when they had the unpleasant job of treating �- '` t:,f * the cattle for screw worm,a plague that veteri- r nary science has now eliminated.By the mid �` �� 1950s, the Delray property was given up, ii , r - `" because August Butts needed all the help the - { �,,,;v, family could give him in managing their huge --� .. •4 `�c 5 ,- _ _ , , holdings west of Boca Raton. °' "` .. * _ r p`gr _ t A •k. _ i t . f A good portion of present day Boca "l-41 -`- 1. ' Raton was part of Butts Fames,Inc. An area 1 - __ . 0_<4 L from the ocean to the El Rio Canal,and from /� J netto Park Road northward was originally _ - , _- l _ -� �} c -' e •ma x-''-�- treapple plantation, and the area which is ` _ '�• �,•,. .4.: ,i 2 now various neighborhoods, particularly �� <_ Royal Oak Hills, was a bird sanctuary whichx = ,< _ w *^ Coconut palms after a storm. DEWITT HOME AND GARDENS SHOWCASE/1995 THE DEWVITT FAMILY AND DELRAY BEACH: 1928 - 1993 the family owned,but on which Mr.Butts did tasks in flooded areas involved the city ceme- Style." The R. C. Lawson contracting firm no farming.The family owned 3,500 at,ies to tery, where numerous coffins had floated to built the house on a large piece of proms the west, and Billy DeWitt remembers when the surface. facing Swinton Avenue.The house was— some of this land was cleared for farming, In the war years, both Marshall and pleted in 1936. whole areas were set afire,from Palmetto Park Jeannette DeWitt were active in civilian Both DeWitts were interested in horticul- Road all the way north to 51st Street. defense activities. He was a member of the ture. Marshall put in many beautiful native Thousands of rattlesnakes and other animals local Ration Board,and she was active in the trees and shrubs,and Jeannette laid out beauti- fied the burning brush. Red Cross and in coastal watching.There was ful gardens. There was a rose garden and a When all members of the family were a tower at the old Seacrest Hotel (now the slat house for her beloved orchids.She was a concentrating their efforts on the West Boca _ founding member of the Delray Beach farmland,Harold Butts was his father's partner ' r 4° 1 Garden Club and a lifelong gardening enthu- in the enterprise, Tom Fleming handled _ 4' siast finances and sales, Clarence Butts was in ' When the house was built, the only charge of irrigation and Marshall DeWitt was • t homes in the area were those that faced in charge of planting,harvesting,packing and 4- -R1 • Swinton Avenue. The land behind those payroll. August Butts had great feeling for houses extended all the way down to Lake Ida native Florida pine trees,and hated to see them x '" -, without interruption. Nick Sloan remembers taken down. As a result, tractors often went ` 'Y that"it was all Palmetto trees and scrub oaks, around the trees for planting, and it was t=' r i, 4.1 r which in turn were covered with a canopy- thought that the warmth of the trees and their ;i c1 r: g= like vine of yellow and orange blooms which needles helped protect crops.In the slow times = � � f, ; �1 went on literally for hundreds of yards." & IAof the year, produce other than beans were It was a wonderful place for young boys tried,including even peaches and sweet pota- - to grow up, even with the dangers of rattlers toes. Marshall DeWitt and the Butts family = • and other wildlife which abounded. The fanned on land along Glades Road from the *• . , ? delightful small cottage behind the main Seaboard tracks west to the turnpike until the ez: n rz' house was originallyo n avilion where an Pe P late 1960s when they began to sell off their ;= Mrs.DeWitt held meetings of her scout ••• properties for development. West Bocaor church groups.She was very active I I II P� Today, �� .._�., all the Butts land has been sold and developed. `'' scouting movement and in Cason Meth!II As the fanning era was coming to a close Mayor Marshall DeWitt with winners at Church, where she taught Sunday school for in South Palm Beach County, Marshall the Delray Beach Tennis Tournament. many years. The outdoor pavilion was an DeWitt turned his attention more to other Holiday Inn)from which the ocean was under ideal place for meetings of such groups, and interests in the Delray Beach area. He was a observation. Many Axis submarines operated in addition, there was a large screened porch member of the Board of Directors and later in these waters and there were frequent torpe- on the west side of the house,ideal for enter- Chairman of the Board of the First National doings,requiring help with rescue operations. taining in the cooler months. Jeannette Bank of Delray Beach. Branches were later On one occasion when Jeannette DeWitt was DeWitt would often entertain friends or hold established at Linton and Federal Highway on duty, she reported survivors on a raft,but Garden Club gatherings there. and on Atlantic Avenue west of Military Trail. when rescuers came closer, the "survivors" But then, as Billy DeWitt notes, a prob- Mr.DeWitt remained active in the bank even turned out to be two pelicans happily floating lem arose. Gradually, nearby properties were after it was sold to Sun Bank.In addition to his on the otherwise empty raft. sold and homes were built close enough so banking interests, he was active in the local In addition to his family farming activi- that an evening party might annoy a neighbor. Kiwanis Club and in the city government.He ties, business and community interests, As a result,the porch was enclosed to create a was a member of the City Commission of Marshall DeWitt was above all else a family "Florida Room" and the pavilion was Delray Beach,and was elected mayor,serving man who was devoted to his family and to his enclosed to create an entirely self-sufficient in the mid-to-late 1940s. During this period, home.Certainly,in the year 1935 in the midst cottage in which Marshall DeWitt's parents one of the worst hurricanes in Delray's history of the worst depression in American history, lived in their later years. occurred, and Nick Sloan and Billy DeWitt not many people were building houses, but When the DeWitt house was built in remember that after the 1947 hurricane the Marshall DeWitt and Clarence Butts had been 1936, air conditioning was a dream of the police borrowed a vehicle belonging to very'lucky in their fanning activities.A major future. Gradually came window units in the Marshall DeWitt which had huge 19-inch bal- freeze had hit the bean crop in most agricul- 1950s, and later the house was converted to loon wheels and with which they patrolled the tural areas of Florida,but their crop had some- handle central air conditioning. Just after beached for looters. On that same occasion, how survived and was sold at a very hand- World War II,however,and before air condi- Mr. DeWitt and Mr. Butts brought in their some profit.The house on Swinton Avenue tioning, Marshall DeWitt purchased on farm workers from the west to help form was begun shortly thereafter.It was designed the huge exhaust fans from the Air Base crews,each of which would take a section of by the noted architect, Gustav Maas,in what the site of F.A.U.)which was being disman- the city for clean up.One of the very difficult was termed, "Virginia Colonial Farmhouse tied at that time. The fan was very powerful THE DEWITT FAMILY AND DELRAY BEACH: 1928 - 1993 -KI was installed upstairs.At night, windows the welfare of his employees to be his special club in the early 1940s.The members played ould be opened in one area, and the cooler responsibility. One of the DeWitt's closest on courts built by the W.P.A. during the ght air would be drawn in by the fan. The friends over the years was Dr.Monroe Farber, Depression on the site of the present Tennis only problem was that the moisture would also who remembers them as a very close family. Center. Marshall DeWitt and Monroe Farber be drawn in so that in no were instrumental in set- time all the shoes in clos- ting up the annual Delray ets were growing mold Beach Tournament for and there was mildew RICE X F- L R E 1 B E R G GALLERY young people from all everywhere. Air condi- over the state.The young tioning must have been a An Exciting Collection of Fine and Chris Evert was a panici- very welcome innova- Innovative Contemporary Art pant in this annual event. tion. The arrival of air Marshall DeWitt loved to conditioning was espe play golf as well as ten- cially appreciated with ,' e- s f 7 ' "n �._ nis, playing often at the concern for the lovely r ` AU; • `�,' Delray Beach Municipal perky cypress paneling in f 3 '° Course. Another interest the living room, which ' 1;.` e 4. ; shared by the DeWitts, always swelled with the 4 l r�� Farbers, Loves and other moisture. \ a Delray families from the The beautiful 1930s to the 1980s was grounds also had to go ., dancing.In 1937,a group through occasional ad- - met at the DeWitt home justments to meet practi- \ 7and formed The Cotillion cal realities.For example, Club. Marshall DeWitt there were originally two X 4 was the first president of massive ficus trees just ) this social group, and —f the west screened 3 ' later, other groups were nnnn�rch.While they provid- _ _ : _, formed from the original ed wonderful shade, it - - -- club, including The was eventually discov- Revelers' Club, The ered that their roots were Coronado Club and The under the house and in Jubiliers (children of the danger of lifting it literal- = founders of the original ly off its foundations.The club). • Tropical Floral Series- Mary lane Schmidt trees had to be removed, "Parrots and Orchids" Acrylic on Canvas 44" t 56" The DeWitts are and the stumps were so remembered not only for massive, that when they their warmth and many were being lifted out by MARY J \E SCHMIDT kindnesses, but for pos- huge crane trucks, the AND sensing wonderful senses trucks were lifted off the SHIRLEY THOMSON SMITH of humor.Monroe Farber ground and had to be remembers the days anchored with dirt-filled Artist Reception when men first began dump trucks. wearing white shorts All of the DeWitt's Saturday, March 18, 4-8 pill instead of the traditional family and close friends long trousers on the ten- remember them especial- . 32.5 Worth Avenue • Palm Beach • Florida 33480 nis courts.The first man ly for their warmth,kind- 407.833.9005 Fax 407.833.0408 to cut off a pair of his ness and consideration for long tennis white was Cal others in their communi- Gamer, who came onto ty.Once when one of his the courts rather shyly agricultural workers was not well and in need When the Farbers moved across the street and uncertainly. Jeannette took one look and fsurgery, Marshall DeWitt sent him to his from the DeWitts in 1936, Jeannette came said,"Cal,now I can die. . .I've seen every- n physician and then arranged to pay for the over immediately with a welcoming gift, and thing."Cal fled. much-needed operation. This was a time of thus began a long and warm friendship in Listening to long-time residents of Delray personal concern between employer and which the two families enjoyed fishing trips talk about the early years makes one realize employees, and Marshall DeWitt considered together on their boats and formed a tennis how much the way of life has changed When DEWITT HOME AND GARDENS SHOWCASE/1995 THE DEWITT FAMILY AND DELRAY BEACH: 1928 - 1993 Billy DeWitt and Nick Sloan were boys, they city judge were all there at the same time. . ocean to the Post Office in an old Model-A would hunt behind the DeWitt house to Lake While business was slow in the 1930s(Love Ford with a flatback rear section on l Ida and beyond to the railroad tracks following remembers going to college on $50 a he sat in an Adirondack lawn 4— - them north as far as the present sites of Saint month), Delray had a pretty decent tourist Certainly, Delray Beach in these years was Joseph's Church and not only a delightful Bethesda Hospital. The small town in which to area was called Wildcat grow up, but a town of Creek at that time. The ? wonderful and colorful boys also used to take ?_ Rea . ...Thinly a gain. characters as well. part in the town's annu- Myrtle Butts al "Sadie Hawkins Day Fleming is now the only Race," when the girls remaining child of chased the boys.One of -‘...:,;; August and Natalie their friends built a tlit ,' v Butts. She was the moat around a tree .dam z 4f °-_'4; youngest of four, and where he could climb to :_ - recalls that when they escape a pursuing ( ,;„ were growing up, female.. Unfortnately, �, i4 f.� Jeannette who was 11 one of the mothers who .� f fl' years older than she, was checking on her $_. _ ,a • was called Big Sis, children's whereabouts ��y' ;g while she was called fell into the hidden s - l "Little Sis"and the two moat instead and broke ,t.. }' boys, Harold and her arm. There were tt 4 Clarence, were in the about 3,700 people liv- - middle.She remembers, ing in Delray when = with great fondness, the Billy and Nick were .. iI,,-*. role that her olde ��ill. x II boys and they remem- ,, f ! , 4- played. From 1"'•�!_rii. ` rr" 1 `n' . 1925 the famil I� ber other examples of � ��,� - _-__ <: �� --_ how wonderful it was to r in West Palm Beach, grow up in a small town t 4 " � where Jeannette taught in that period. The old �'' Sunday school at the Love's Drugstore was ,Fr,..',?*, s -- x �' Methodist Church. She where everyone gath- E€ t r a� f always took her ered and it had a tiled ' � � t _ .z ..T rq �-> K' younger siblings to 4 T ` x r '{V " -`` church and to the public floor, ceiling fans and ,.�, �•, �,��, � � wire ice cream chairs - - '� library for story hours. Telephone numbers had rit_P — She also taught them to three digits, and when dance and to play tennis the boys discovered -. ': ,, - and other sports. In this girls and were involved sense, Jeannette was an in long evening conver- = inspiration to the other sations, suddenly the = children and always led operator would break in _ them by example. and say, "Your mother i Before her marriage and SILK GARDEN OUTLET \1,,,,,I"„,:,,�,,., ,,i I II.:,, �,,,lit,• :��:,. is trying to call you and -,,�, i .:, I i: I,,,_ , ,,,.. I) I ,.,,1,, I �,,,I,I, ;,l�; 11�1;I ' �_;;4� move to Delray Beach is upset that you've �ra� in 1929, Jeannette and been on the phone for r,.„'..::., ,, N;: 4 \ •_. i;., i_.,, .,.:. :..i1,..,_...,I I. I•!:...,,,.. L:,,,,,,,:,•. her family lived in Fort so long." Lauderdale. These were Billy and Nick her years at college,and loved the old Delray because everyone knew business even then, and it was also an during the summers she ran the young peo- everyone else and it was a very friendly artists'/writers' colony. There were a num- pies' programs for the Fort Lauderdale City place. Jimmy Love remembers the old ber of prominent cartoonists, including Recreation Department and also fors Love's Drug Store in the 1940s when his Fontaine Fox,who drew the Toonerville car- The Junior Cotillion Club in that cite father was Postmaster(the Post Office was toons.Nick Sloan remembers Fox being dri- Continued in the drug store), and the pharmacist and yen by his chauffeur from his home on the 1 I THE DEW ITT FAMILY AND ; were developed by the Butts/DeWitt partner- ship. � �� bottledE The establishment of stable banking i DELRAY BEACH: 1928 - 1993 1 h Wing!For s practices in the Depression era made possible `-�- tin.. en" the economic stability of the growing commu- ,n eA two sisters remained very close over the 1 nity.Marshall DeWitt's years of service to theme E years-When Jeannette married,Myrtle visit- city of Delray Beach as commissioner and ',,. qS` ed her sister and brother-in-law every sum- s mer in Delray Beach and came to mayor, to the Lake Worth Drainage District know all .1 ntally friendly 4 which he helped create and to the Delray their close friends. She also graduated from Ki��, Florida State in 1936 and married Tom Club are only the briefest accounting icy Fleming in 1939. Myrtle Fleming is espe- i of his many contributions.Jeannette DeWitt's - , service to the Girl Scouts, the DelrayBeach - _ CA RATON,FL. cially pleasedplayhonoring e. to la a role in the _. " Library Board,where she worked tirelessly to � r�� ' of her sister's family and their home as part improve the Library'sprogramsfor children, z`t" ` 4 of the history of Delray Beach's centennial P � 73- " '- the Delray Beach Garden Club she helped to _ . year. She is a member of the Fort found and Cason Methodist Church whose Lauderdale, Boca Raton, DelrayBeach and young people she taught over many years..- -. MA Mount Dora Historical Societies and states that service,too,is so great that it is difficult to „y €A- that,"Historical Societies are the cement that measure a� _-- holds us in our proper places." . The contributions of Marshall and Jean- , .. Elizabeth DeWitt Blevins, Marshall nette DeWitt were not only in time and interest and Jeannette DeWitt's granddaughter i '� -- remembers with great fondness her grand- 1 but in material goods as well,and continue be-yond their lives.Following their deaths,it was ' , r parent's monthly fishing trips to Port 1 r announced that a generous bequest had Salerno where they were usually accompa- i been made by them to endow student schol- ` vied by their grandchildren. Marshall 1 arship funds at the University of Florida DeWitt loved his boat and took beautiful i College of Dentistry. Certainly, the care of it.He later gave it to an older couple DeWitt's close friend, Dr. Monroe Farber, who had an equally strong love of fishing helped make this gifto c o r a, a reality.Other gener- New ,r o R but could not afford to buy a boat of that I ous donations were also made to Florida quality. 1- State University and to Florida Sheriffs' .� Both Billy DeWitt and his family and f Boys and Girls Ranches. When the Delray Myrtle Butts Fleming were particularly con Beach Historical Society envisioned the , cerned to stress that no history of the DeWitt concept of Old School Square, the DeWitt :` family and their home on Swinton Avenue I family were strong supporters and members would be complete without a discussion of iof both The Historical Society and later Old •ardens Showcase the roles played by Sidney Miley and ( School Square itself as it became a separate enee Christiansen Council Hayes. Sidney came to the DeWitt I entity and flourished. Frances Bourque nc for her expert household when she was only 16 years of talked often with the DeWitts, and before °-"' on all the show- age. She was Billy DeWitt's "nanny" and their deaths, they made the important deci- ,,, to Chef Ron of the family housekeeper for over 60 years. t temptations for sion to leave their beautiful home on se in menu design She was a member of the family in every Swinton Avenue to Old School Square.The sense-The DeWitts helped Sidney Miley to March, 1995, DeWitt Home and Gardens " 'Y` buy her home where she still lives today- ing planning firm. Showcase honors not only the generosity of G Council Hayes was the gardener on the Angeles. Beaver the DeWitt family's gift to Old School if '• .iarHCA, National DeWitt property for nearly 20 years. i Square, but the many contributions of this nch.BMW North Elizabeth DeWitt Blevins remembers that distinguished couple to the life of Delray Council and her grandfather would work in Beach for over 60 years.The DeWitts were titute of America the yard side-by-side for hours on end, and 1 very modest people who never desired La Chantee, has that the beauty of the DeWitt grounds and ,: country,including gardens were in large part due to Council's ; recognition for their many contributions to Carving Champi- i their community. Now, at last,the commu- --B-Que Contest: efforts- j nity can say "thank you" in this unique place in the Ft. The DeWitt era in Delray Beach lasted for I manner.* Photo:Paull over 60 years, finally coming to an end with the deaths of Marshall and Jeannette in 1993. I Mr.Posey is a retired American History ' teacher residing in Delray Beach.He taught '•' Fu Ex'"vaganza" Their legacy to the community is very great i American History for 40 years, 30 years at ne )es indeed- Many innovations in farming tech- 1 St.Andrews School in Boca Raton. •.'Ac :61 I niques which will benefit agriculture for years Special thanks to the Delray Beach to come, including new methods of irrigation, i ❖De Historical Society Archives for use of pho- tographs. DELRAY BEACH _ - • DEIRAYBYACH Itate HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD �' MEMORANDUM ;STAFF REPORT h I I P 2DU7 .,._, - - 1Wt Agent: Claudio Camilucci Project Name: Pineapple Podiatry Project Location: 10 NE 2"d Street ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD,., . , s . ., .,. The action before the Board is a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the installation of a free-standing sign on a noncontributing property, pursuant to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 2.4.6(J). Zoned Old School Square Historic Arts District (OSSHAD), the 0.14 acre property consists of a portion of Lots 9 and 10, Block 67, Town of Delray. At its meeting of December 4, 2002, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) approved, with conditions, a COA and associated Class V site plan, landscape plan, and design elements for the construction of a two-story, 2,858 square foot mixed-use building (office and a second floor residence) with associated parking and landscaping. At its meeting of August 4, 2004, the HPB approved a COA and associated Class I site plan modification to eliminate the decorative entrance gate on the north elevation and install a white wood fence measuring three feet-six inches (3'-6") in height and is designed to mimic the pickets installed on the second floor balcony. The improvements associated with the above approvals are under construction and are nearing completion. A, f �._ PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant proposes the installation of a free-standing sign on the north side of the property, set back approximately ten feet (10') from the property line abutting NE 2nd Street. The free- standing sign will be set next to the entrance walk and will face east/west. The sign is a double- sided, seven foot (7') high free standing sign. The sign area, which measures 34" in height by 42" in length and totals 9.9 square feet, will be suspended from the sign arm attached to a 6" by 6" cedar post. The sign is made of one and one-half inch (1.5") sandblasted sign foam with a yellow background and hunter green copy and a decorative border around the sign. The sign post will be painted white. The copy will read: "Pineapple Podiatry, LLC. Dr. Elizabeth Reilly, DPM Foot and Ankle Specialist 561-272-7171" on 6-lines of copy. The street address will be placed above the copy. } r� ANALYSIS' The Board shall consider: SIGN REGULATIONS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES LDR Section 4.6.7(D) (2) (a)-(c) addresses "Aesthetic Qualifications"and states: The aesthetic quality of a building, or of an entire neighborhood, is materially affected by achieving visual harmony of the sign on or about a structure as it relates to the architecture or Meeting Date: November 3,2004 Agenda Item:IV.A. Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report 10 NE 2nd Street(Pineapple Podiatry)—COA Associated with the Installation of a Free-Standing Sign Page 2 the building or the adjacent surroundings. In addition to the mechanical limitations on signs imposed in Subsections(G) and(K), the following aesthetic conditions must be met: (a) Garishness: The overall effect of the lettering, configuration or color of a sign shall not be garish. "Garish" signs are those that are too bright gaudy, showy, glaring, and/or cheaply brilliant or involving excessive ornamentation. Garish signs are not in harmony with and not compatible with the building or adjacent surroundings. (b) Scale and Conformity with Surroundings: The scale of the sign in terms of area, shall be consistent with the scale of the building on which it is to be placed or painted and the neighborhood or streetscape where it is to be located. Scale shall also be considered in terms of Subsection (F) (2) with respect to height and area. (c) Quality: All signs shall have a professional appearance that enhances the visual aesthetics of the area. LDR Section 4.6.7(F) (1) (a) addresses "Sign Design Standards" for "Free-Standing Signs"and states: A free-standing sign is not affixed to any other structure and is limited to no more than two (2) faces. It may be either a pole sign or a monument sign. All signs erected on a pole shall contain a pole cover. All free-standing signs shall contain the street number. LDR Section 4.6.7(F) (4) (b) (2) addresses "Traffic Safety"and states: No sign shall be located in such a manner that it will become a hazard to automotive or pedestrian traffic, nor shall any sign or lighting be placed as to obstruct the vision of the driver or any motor vehicle where vision is necessary for safety. Delray Beach Historic Preservation Design Guidelines The Delray Beach Historic Preservation Design Guidelines state the following pertaining to signage: Sign design and placement in an historic district or a historic site is an important element. While preservationists believe the building facade is the best sign an owner may have, the need for design guidelines refines the existing regulations adapting them to the particular character of the specific location and site. The district's character is maintained when signage does not cause visual disruption. The sign should not obscure any architectural feature or detail, or interface with the views and appreciation of the building. Signage should compliment and not overwhelm or compete with the architecture. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation No direct reference is made to signage affecting historic structures, sites, or districts; however, there is specific intent to project the importance of preserving "character-defining"and distinctive features, and discussing scale and compatibility with respect to new construction for historic structures and districts. One such standard states: New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report 10 NE 2nd Street(Pineapple Podiatry)—COA Associated with the Installation of a Free-Standing Sign Page 3 LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS SECTION 2.4.6(J): Pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.6(J) (5), the Board must make a finding that any Certificate of Appropriateness which is to be approved is consistent with Historic Preservation purposes pursuant to Objective A-4 of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan and specifically with the provisions of LDR Section 4.5.1. Future Land Use Element Objective A-4 states as follows: The redevelopment of land and buildings shall provide for the preservation of historic resources. The objective shall be met through continued adherence to the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance and the following policies: Policy A-4.1 Prior to approval or recommending approval of any land use or development application for property located within a historic district or designated as a historic site, the Historic Preservation Board must make a finding that the requested action is consistent with the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations relating to historic sites and districts and the "Delray Beach Historic Preservation Design Guidelines': LDR Section 4.5.1 makes no direct reference to signage; however Section 4.5.1(E) (4) states that a historic site, or building, structure, site, improvement, or appurtenance within a historic district shall be altered, restored, preserved, repaired, relocated, demolished, or otherwise changed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, as amended from time to time. The proposed free-standing sign measures seven feet (7') in total height and 9.9 square feet in area, and is appropriate in relation to style, dimensions, and design of the newly constructed Colonial Revival commercial building. Further, the character of the district will be maintained as the sign will not cause visual disruption. Based upon the above, positive findings can be made with regard to the Delray Beach Historic Preservation Design Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Consequently, positive findings can also be made with regard to LDR Sections 2.4.6(J) and 4.5.1 as well as the Comprehensive Plan. �� z= _ REVIEW BY OTHER$' f u The Delray Beach Sign Review Committee has reviewed the proposed free-standing sign and recommends approval of the free-standing sign (design and dimensions). However, the Committee did note that the sign copy appeared "congested". mitt NATIVE A. Continue with direction. B. Move approval of the COA for 10 NE 2"d Street (Pineapple Podiatry), by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets criteria set forth in Sections 2.4.6(J) and 4.6.7 of the Land Development Regulations, the Delray Beach Design Guidelines, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. C. Move denial of the COA for 10 NE 2"d Street(Pineapple Podiatry), by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and does not meet criteria set forth in Sections 2.4.6(J) and 4.6.7 Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report 10 NE 2nd Street(Pineapple Podiatry)—COA Associated with the Installation of a Free-Standing Sign Page 4 of the Land Development Regulations, the Delray Beach Design Guidelines, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 3 ` r .RECOMMENDI?ITION '� { Move approval of the COA for 10 NE 2"d Street (Pineapple Podiatry), by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets criteria set forth in Sections 2.4.6(J) and 4.6.7 of the Land Development Regulations, the Delray Beach Design Guidelines, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 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