31-The O'Neal House-910 NE 2nd Ave.ORDINANCE NO. 27-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DI~.I.RAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING
THE O'NEAL HOUSE, LOCATED AT 910 N.E. 2ND
AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE TO BE LISTED IN
THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES;
PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE "ZONING
MAP OF DF.I.RAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 2002" TO SHOW
THE HISTORIC DESIGNATION IN AN OVERLAY
MANNER; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designation and protection of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, a designation report was prepared for the O'Neal House located at 910 N.E.
2nd Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach held a duly
noticed public hearing in regard to the historic designation on June 19, 2002, and voted unanimously
to recommend that the O'Neal House be designated a local historic site; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dekay Beach has conducted a duly noticed
public hearing in regard to the designation of the O'Neal House as a local historic site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DRI.RAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the following described property in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is
hereby designated as a local historic site in accordance with and under the provisions of Section
4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to-wit:
THE O'NEAL HOUSE, located at 910 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida,
more partioflarly described as follows:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 28 and 29, Block 10, Dell Park, Dekay Beach, Palm Beach County,
Florida, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 8 at Page 56 of the
Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 2. That the Planning Director of said City shall, upon the effective date of this
ordinance, amend the "Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, 2002" to show the historic
designation, in an overlay manner.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same
are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof,
any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than
the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second
and final reading.
PASSEE~AND ADOPTED in regnl~r session on second and final reading on this the
day of..~ ,2002.
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MAYOR
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
CITY MANAGER~
AGENDA ITEM # \O
ORDINANCE NO. 27-02
LOCAL HISTORIC SITE)
DATE: JULY 12, 2002
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 16, 2002
DESIGNATING S.E. O'NEAL HOUSE AS
This is second reading and a public heating for Ordinance No. 27-02 which designates the S.E.
O'Neal House as a local historic site to be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places. The house is
located at 910 N.E. 2"a Street on property legally described as Lots 1-3, 28 & 29, Block 10, Dell Park
Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 8 at Page 56 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County.
Constructed in 1926 in the Mediterranean Revival architectural style, this was the home of S.E.
O'Neal, one of Delray's boom time settlers. The construction dates nm parallel to the early
settlement of nearby Del-Ida Park Historic District and has common architectural influences of that
district as well as 1920 South Florida Mediterranean-Revival Influences.
The home is unique and architecturally sound having retained many of its features including a high-
relief door surround, barrel tile roof, stucco exterior, arched fenestration, and a garage lying to the
west behind the house.
The Historic Preservation Board considered the historic designation at a public heating on June 19,
2002, and voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval. At first reading on July 2, 2002, the City
Commission passed Ordinance No. 27-02 by unanimous vote.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 27-02 on second and final reading.
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TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PAUL DORLING, DIRECTO~j~F PLANNING AND ZONING
WENDY SHAY, HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNER
MEETING OF JULY 2, 2002
REQUEST FOR AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN INDIVIDUAL HISTORIC
DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY AT 910 NE 2"[~ AVENUE INCLUDING LOTS
1-37 287 & 29 OF BLOCK 10, LOCATED BETWEEN NE 9TM STREET AND NE '10TM
STREET ON THE WEST SIDE OF NE 2"D AVENUE.
The proposed designation is for Lots 1-3, 28, & 29, Block 10 of the Dell Park subdivision, which
consists of a lot with a single family residence in the center of the property with vacant lots on either
side. Constructed c. 1926, the 3,057 sq. ft. structure and garage at 910 NE 2nd Avenue, located on Lot
3, is a good example of a Mediterranean-Revival style residence. Home to S.E. O'Neal, one of
Delray's boom time settlers, the structure remains architecturally sound having retained many of its
stylistic features including a high-relief door surround, barrel tile roof, smooth stucco exterior, and
arched fenestration. In addition to the house, a 400 sq. ft garage was constructed and lies to the west
behind) of the house. The construction dates run parallel with the early settlement of nearby Del-Ida
Park Historic District and shares some common architectural influences of that district as well as the
Mediterranean-Revival influences in South Florida during the 1920s. The structure is outside the
boundaries of the five historic districts. The residence is unique and would be a good addition to the
Local Register of Historic Places as an individually listed property.
In 1987, the City of Delray Beach passed Ordinance 13-87 establishing the Historic Preservation
Board and the process for promoting and listing historically, archaeologically, and architecturally
significant sites and properties in a Local Register of Historic Places. Currently, there are five historic
districts and twenty-five individually listed properties.
During its meeting on June 5, 2002, the Historic Preservation Board set the public hearing for June
19, 2002 to discuss the proposed designation and provide a recommendation to the City Commission
for the individual historic property listing. On June 19, 2002, the Board unanimously (7-0) approved
the recommendation to the City Commission to list the O'Neal House in the Local Register of Historic
Places. Public comment during this meeting was in favor of the designation.
The residence at 910 NE 2nd Street, built c. 1926 as a single-family residence is being considered for
listing in the Local Register of Historic Places for historical significance under the criteria listed in LDR
Section 4.5.1 (B)(2)(a) as the residence of one of Delray's early residents, politically and socially active
in the community. The dwelling can also be designated under the criteria listed in LDR Section
4.5.1(C)(3)(a) and (b) as the structure is architecturally significant for its unique interpretation of a
Mediterranean-Revival style structure and for its representation of architectural development in Delray
Beach and South Florida in the 1920s. If approved, waivers will be requested from the Historic
Preservation Board to allow construction of two single family houses on the balance of the property.
Approve Ordinance 27-02.
ORDINANCE NO. 27-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING
THE O'NEAL HOUSE, LOCATED AT 910 N.E. 2ND
AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE TO BE LISTED IN
THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES;
PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 2002" TO SHOW
THE HISTORIC DESIGNATION IN AN OVERLAY
MANNER; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designation and protection of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, a designation report was prepared for the O'Neal House located at 910 N.E.
2nd Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach held a duly
noticed public hearing in regard to the historic designation on June 19, 2002, and voted unanimously
to recommend that the O'Neal House be designated a local historic site; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly noticed
public hearing in regard to the designation of the O'Neal House as a local historic site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DI~JI.RAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the following described property in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is
hereby designated as a local historic site in accordance with and under the provisions of Section
4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to-wit:
THE O'NEAL HOUSE, located at 910 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida,
more particularly described as follows:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 28 and 29, Block 10, Dell Park, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County,
Florida, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 8 at Page 56 of the
Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 2. That the Planning Director of said City shall, upon the effective date of this
ordinance, amend the "Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, 2002" to show the historic
designation, in an overlay manner.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same
are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof,
any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than
the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second
and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the
day of ,2002.
ATTEST MAYOR
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
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DESIGNATION REPORT
s. E. O'NEAL HOUSE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA ·
O'NEAL HOUSE
910 N.E. zND AVENUE
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DESIGNATION REPORT
. O'NEAL HOUSE
Table of Contents
I. General Information
II. Location Map
III. Architectural Significance
IV. & V. Historical and Cultural Significance
VI. Statement of Significance
VII. Bibliography and Sources
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: 910 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach
Palm Beach County, Florida
Date of Construction: Unknown. Prior to 1926
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Probably Fred Link
Present Owner: Russell and Judy Greene of the same address
Present Use: Residential
Present Zoning: R 1-AA
Legal Description: Lots 1, 2, 3, 28 & 29, Block 10, Dell Park,
Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, PB 8, Pg 56
Property Control
Number: 12 43 46 09 28 010 0010
Classification for
Designation: Architectural
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III. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The O'Neal house portrays the environment of 1920's architecture in Delray
Beach. It is built of wood frame construction and embodies the distinguishing
characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival style reflecting both the design
and craftsmanship of that style.
In the opinion of Sam Ogren, Jr, son of famed local architect Samuel Ogren,
along with statements from several others from old Delray families, evidence
strongly indicates that this home was the work of Fred Link, a prominent local
builder circa 1926 in Delray Beach.
Research of Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, indicate that in 1920 there was no
survey of the Del-Ida plat. However, the 1926 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
does show the Dell Park plat adjacent to and north of the Del- Ida plat. The
O'Neal house and garage are included on the 1926 map. Therefore, one can
conclude the O'Neal House was constructed subsequent to 1920 and prior to
the 1926 Sanborn survey.
The O'Neal house is located at 910 NE 2nd Avenue and lies between N.E. 9th
Street and N.E. 10th Street, on the west side of N.E. 2nd Avenue.
Constructed in the early to mid 1920's and designed by an unknown architect,
the building is a good example of the Mediterranean Revival style which was
popular in Delray Beach during the Florida Boom of the 1920' s and can still be
seen throughout the neighboring Del-Ida Historic District today.
The house conforms almost exactly to the feat ures characteristic of the
Mediterranean Revival style as described in the Delray Beach Design
Guidelines (1). The Mediterranean Revival style is characterized by one and
two story structures with stucco finish, wood, stone and concrete accents and
multi-rank asymmetrical facade massing. Multi-plane cross gabled roofs are
often combined with pitched shed roofs most of which are covered in clay
barrel tile. Windows are multi-paned double or single hung sash, or casements.
Arched windows are found above windows and door openings (1) often
accented with carved stonework, columns or pilasters. Elaborate chimney caps,
usually topped with barrel tile and functional or decorative balconies are
characteristic of the style.
While basically rectangular in form, the O'Neal House emphasizes the
asymmetric massing of the Mediterranean Revival style with two different
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planes on the front elevation, additionally the three different roof heights
and styles contribute to the typical asymmetric façade massing. (1)
Of particular architectural interest is the entrance to the home which
displays a large paneled pecky cypress wood door with a Greek-inspired, high-
relief concrete surround and topped by a projecting cornice and brackets. It
is featured in Delray Beach Design Guidelines, 1990, see page 36, "Original
entrances display pride in place."
On the first floor front façade a shed barrel terra-cotta tile roof covers the
sunroom/porch. On the second floor, the master bedroom suite is covered by
a high pitched front-facing gable roof with roof vent covered with asphalt
shingles which is believed to have replaced the original barrel terra-cotta tile.
The roof line and gable eaves display the original style of barrel tiles. Behind
the second story, which covers less than half of the first floor, is a parapet
surrounding a built-up, flat roof. The southwest corner of the parapet
reflects a decorative step.
The walls of the house are finished in smooth stucco. The wood framed
windows are either single or double hung sash with a 6/1 or 4/1 light
configuration. All windows display deep sills. The windows on the front façade
in the first floor sunroom are tall casements topped with fanlights along all
three sides of the sunroom/porch. They are all presently covered with metal-
louvered awning shutters which were on the house when purchased by the
present owners in 1974.
The first floor contains four rooms plus a kitchen, bath, and a magnificent
sunroom; with the exception of the sunroom, all of the rooms are entered
from a large rectangular center hall. On entering the living room from the
front door, to the left is a curved staircase up to the second floor master
bedroom suite. Under the stairs, there is an arched top pecky cypress door
giving access to storage area under the stairs. To the right, in the living
room, is the working fireplace which is surrounded by a cut surface stone
façade without a mantle. The sunroom is entered from the right side living
room directly opposite the fireplace through double wood multi-paned French
doors. Upon entering the center hall, a large bedroom is to the left with
double closets, with fanlights to the front and one to the side of the house.
Presently there is a side entrance to this room on the south wall. Continuing
down the hall, is the third bedroom to the left with one closet and two large
windows offering wonderful light into the modest sized room. At the end of
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the hall, there is a full bath complete with a large tub, toilet and sink.
Opposite the bedrooms, on the right side of the center hall, are entries into
the kitchen and dining room first, then the kitchen at the end of the hall. The
dining room has two large windows on the north wall of the house. A breakfast
nook can be found off the kitchen which has a forge pantry on the back (west)
wall of the house and to the right of that is a laundry room which leads to the
back yard of the home. When taking the curved staircase to the second floor,
you will enter the bright and airy master bedroom suite with a full bath, a
dressing area and built-in closets to the back of the room facing the west.
There are three windows facing the front of the house and one facing the
west offering bright ample light and air circulation. The dressing area has a
door which leads you out to the flat roof over the kitchen, dining room and
bedrooms below.
All rooms, with the exception of the kitchen and bathrooms, still have the
original wood flooring. All window and door trim is of solid undecorated wood
stained a dark brown.
To the west of the main dwelling at the rear of the hou~, is a small,
detached, two car garage of frame construction covered with a rough
textured stucco exterior finish believed to have also been constructed circa
1926. The garage displays a flat roof with a parapet wall trimmed with barrel
terra cotta tile. Inside, the roof beams and exterior wall framing are
exposed. There are several windows covered with what appears to be the
original exterior wood window coverings. There are wood, double doors on
rollers that open from side to side on a metal rail. Originally, there was a
bathroom/wash area in the back corner of the garage which included a toilet.
The walls and door to this room are intact.
The house is unaltered with the exception of an addition to the second floor
master bedroom suite in 1941.
(1) Delray Beach Design Guidelines, 1990, see page 36, "Original entrances
display pride in place."
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IV and V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY
The O'Neal family has an interesting and significant role in the history of
Delray Beach. Samuel Elliot (S. E.) O'Neal was the eldest of four brothers
who moved to Delray Beach from Fairfax County, South Carolina. As to time,
our best guess is approximately 1918, the conclusion of World War I. The
brothers and ages are as follows per Voter Registrction records:
Name 1918 Age
Samuel Elliot 26
Theodore Mathew 24
H. Malcolm 15
Fred A. 14
1936 Age
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The brothers were produce farmers west of Delray for a number of years and
gradually moved to town as the farm prospered.
S. E. O'Neal married Shirley Bradley in 1921. They purchased 910 N. E. 2nd
Avenue from Herbert Harrington on May 21, 1930. Shirley's sister, Ida
Bradley, held a trust deed on the property for $1,200, recorded April 21, 1931
until March 32, 1942.
S. E. and Shirley O'Neal had one son, Bradley O'Neal. Bradley was the first
Delray Beach resident to die in the armed forces in World War II. He was
killed during the Italian campaign in 1942. The local VFW Post is named in his
honor along with Alfred Priest, who was killed in the Pacific War Theatre.
Bradley bequeathed one-half of his serviceman's life insurance policy, in the
amount of $5,000, to the Delray Beach School Library. This was a significant
sum in 1942. He is included on the memorial of World War II deaths in
Veterans Park.
S. E. O'Neal died in 1970 of a heart attack while pruning the mango trees on
the 910 N. E. 2nd Avenue property. Shirley O'Neal died in 1973, and Russell
and Judy Greene purchased the property from her estate in 1974. They are
the present owners.
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T. M. O'Neal, the next eldest brother, was listed in the 1920 Palm Beach
County directory as a garage owner in the town of Delray Beach. He later
entered the insurance business and maintained an office above Huber's
Drugstore, a city landmark. T. M. O'Neal was elected to the Delray Beach City
Council for a 2 year term starting in 1925. During his tenure, he was part of
the contract with Don Ross to build the City of Delray Beach Golf Course, the
contract to furnish power and light to the city of Boca Raton, and the sale of
the power and light plant to Florida Power and Light. He later became a Palm
Beach County Commissioner.
Fred A. O'Neal became a lawyer. The Delray Beach Historical Society has a
file of stock certificates and patents indicating he invested in several local
businesses.
In summary, the O'Neal family played a large role in the history of Delray
Beach.
VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The O'Neal house is significant for its architecture. It is a classic
Mediterranean Revival style with virtually all its' original exterior
architectural features intact. It is also believed to be built by Fred Link, a
well known 1920's builder.
The O'Neals were prominent figures in the 1920's city government and son
Bradley, significant in its history and institutions.
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CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION
To qualify as an historic site, the property must fulfill one or more of the
criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1 (B) (2) or (3) of the Land Development
Regulations. The O'Neal House fulfills four of the criteria of Section 4.5.1 (B)
(3) as follows:
Section 4.5.1 (B) (3)
(a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or
more dist.inctive architectural styles:
The O'Neal House is an excellent example of the Mediterranean
Revival style which gained popularity throughout South Florida
during the 1920s.
(b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style,
period, or method of construction:
The major defining characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival
style are present in the O'Neal House. Moreover, most of the
defining exterior details and design elements remain on the
structure, making it all the more significant for future
generations to appreciate.
(c) Is an historic or outstanding work of a prominent architect, designer,
landscape architect, or builder:
The building is an historic example of the residential work
designed and executed by Fred Link, a Delray Beach builder.
(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.
The quality of the exterior ornamental elements such as the
decorative concrete door surround reflects artistry and
attention to detail reflective of that era.
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4.5.1 (B) (2)
The O'Neals were significant contributors to the history of Delray Beach.
Bradley, son of S. E. O'Neal, known as a World War II fallen hero named on
the Veterans Park Memorial and namesake of our Local VRW.
T.M. O'Neal is an early city councilman, 1925, 1926, and his participation in the
development of the city's Don Ross designed golf course.
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VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES
Delray Beach Historical Society's file on Fred O'Neal
Building Cards, City of Delray Beach, Florida
Florida Master Site File Form, 910 N.E. 2nd Avenue, May 5, 1986
Delray Beach Historic Sites Survey, by John P. Johnson, Historic Palm Beach
County Preservation Board, July 1987
Delray Guidelines for Historic Places. A Preservation Manual, compiled by the
Historic Preservation Board, Delray Beach, 1990.
Registered Voters, 1936
Political History of Delray, 1951 Gladiola Festival
Palm Beach County Land Transfer Records
Oral History: Ernest Simon, Esq. Comments on Bradley O'Neal's school days
(contribution to Delray Beach School Library) and T. M. O'Neal
Oral History: VFW Priest/O'Neal Post members:
Comments by Buddy Sabo, Earl Owens and Donald Gibson
Oral history of Helen O'Neal, 2nd wife of Fred O'Neal
Oral history of Margaret O'Neal, wife of G. Allen O'Neal, a nephew of the four
O'Neal brothers, son of Gilmore O'Neal, a brother who did not move to Delray
Beach from Fairfax County, South Carolina. G. Allen O'Neal came to Delray
Beach and lived with S. E. and Shirley O'Neal after Bradley's death. He was in
the insurance business in Lake Worth and Trustee for Shirley O'Neal's estate.
Historic Designation Report prepared by Jack Frysinger and
Starr Deppe-Brigante.