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68-94· PO MAR-27-t g5 8:S&am ORB I I! · Ii i I II ! ! I i I il Ill Iii ORDINANCE NO. 68-94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE MILTON-MYERS POST NO. 65 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES, LOCATED AT 263 N.E. 5TH AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE; PROVIDING FOR. THE AMENDMENT OF THE 'ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994' TO SHOW THE HISTORIC DESIGNATION IN AN OVERLAY MANNER; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designation an~ Protection of historic sites; and WHEREAS, GeOrge H. Moran, Commander, and the officers and members of Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of The American Legion have nominated the property described herein to be designated as a local histOric site; and WHEREAS, a designation report was prepared concerning the designation of the property located at 263 N.E. 5th Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach held a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the designation of the property as a local historic site; and WHEREAS, on August 17, 1994, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach recommended that the property described herein be designated a local historic site; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the designation of the property described herein as a local historic site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: ~ That the following described property in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as a local historic site in accordance with and un&l~r..the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to-wit: ORB 867~ Ps DOROTHY H. WIL~EN, CLERK PB COUNTY, FL CERTIFICATION I, ALISON MacGREGOR HARTY, City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance 68-94 which was passed by the Commission on October 18, 1994. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the official seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 25th day of January, 1995. - .... Ails-o-n- MaCG~egor HaSty City Clerk City of Delray Beach - 3 - Ord. No. 68-94 Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of The American Legion of the United States, located at 263 N.E. 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida~ more particularly described as follows: Lot 5 and Lots Z4 and Z5, Block ~06, TOWN OF DELRAY (formerly Town of Linton), as recorded in Plat Book ! at Page 3 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. ~ That the Planning Director of said City shall, upon the effective date of this ordinance, amend'the Zoning. Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to show the historic designation, in an overlay manner. ~ That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. ~ 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. ~ 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 18th day of October , 1994. ATTEST: This instrument was prepared by: ~ ~.~ ~l~/ Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney ~JTr~ /~ 200 N.W. 1st Avenue - c~ty C~er~ Delray Beach, FL 33444 First Reading September 13~__~94 September 27, 1994 (continued to 10/18/94 d~te certain) Second Re~ding October 18, 1994 - 2 - Ord. No. 68-94 ORDINANCE NO. 68-94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE MILTON-MYERS POST NO. 65 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES, LOCATED AT 263 N.E. 5TH AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994" TO SHOW THE HISTORIC DESIGNATION IN AN OVERLAY MANNER; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designation and protection of historic sites; and WHEREAS, George H. Moran, Commander, and the officers and members of Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of The American Legion have nominated the property described herein to be designated as a local historic site; and WHEREAS, a designation report was prepared concerning the designation of the property located at 263 N.E. 5th Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach held a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the designation of the property as a local historic site; and WHEREAS, on August 17, 1994, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach recommended that the property described herein be designated a local historic site; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the designation of the property described herein as a local historic site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: ~ 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: Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of The American Legion of the United States, located at 263 N.E. 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida; more particularly described as follows: Lot 5 and Lots 14 and 15, Block 106, TOWN OF DELRAY (formerly Town of Linton), as recorded in Plat Book 1 at Page 3 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. ~ That the Planning Director of said City shall, upon the effective date of this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to show the historic designation, in an overlay manner. Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 4. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. 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 18th day of October , 1994. ATTEST: - City C~er~ r First Reading September 13, 1994 September 27, 1994 (continued to 10/18/94 date certain) Second Rea~ing October 18, 1994 - 2 - Ord. No. 68-94 MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS FROM: ~CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM ~ /O C - MEETING OF OCTQBER 18, 1994 SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 6..8-94/MILTON-MYERS POST NO. 65 DATE: OCTOBER 11, 1994 This is second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 68-94 which designates the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States as a Local Historic Site. The property is located at 263 N.E. 5th Avenue. On September 27, 1994, consideration of Ordinance No. 68-94 was continued to the date certain of October 18th to allow additional time for notification of all the Post's members concerning this action. A full mailing was sent and a membership meeting held on October llth, at which time a majority of the Post's members attending voted to endorse and support the historic designation. The Historic Preservation Board conducted a public hearing on this matter on August 17, 1994, at which time the Board voted 6 to 0 to recommend the designation of Post No. 65 as a Local Historic Site. At first reading on September 13, 1994, the Commission passed the ordinance by unanimous vote. Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 68-94 on second and final reading. ref:agmemol6 DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING FROM: PAT CAYCE, HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNER SUBJECT: MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE MILTON-MYERS POST NO.65, THE AMERICAN LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES~ 263 N.E. 5TH AVENUE AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE. ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMISSION: The action requested of the City Commission is that of approval on first reading of an ordinance designating a property as a local historic site. The property consists of the American Legion Building, constructed in 1921, located at 263 N.E. 5th Avenue, and two vacant lots directly to the east which are used for parking. B A C K G R O U N D: The request for designation is being made by George H. Moran, Commander; the officers, members and the Reconstruction Committee of the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States. The legal description of the property is Block 106, Lots 5, 14 and 15, Delray Beach, formerly Town of Linton, Palm Beach County, Florida. The building was constructed in 1921 by the American Legion. The principal contractor was pioneer builder John I. Thieme and most of the construction was done by volunteer members of Post NO. 65. It is an excellent example of Mission Revival style architecture and retains most of its original exterior elements. It has been owned by the American Legion since construction began and is believed to be the oldest Legion building continuously occupied for that purpose in the state of Florida. It is the opinion of the Historic Sites Specialist of the Florida Division of Historical Resources that the building should be considered for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The American Legion intends to apply for National Register designation. City Commission Report Designation of Local Historic Site Aremican Legion Post No.65 Page 2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CONSIDERATION: The Historic Preservation Board formally reviewed the designation report at its meeting of August 3, 1994 and made positive findings to LDR Section 4.5.1(B),(2)(d) & (e) and 4.5.1(B)(3)(a) &(b), Criteria for Desiqnation of Historic Sites or Districts, and set a date for a Public Hearing to allow the public to comment on the designation. Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(C) Desiqnation Procedures, the Public Hearing was held on August 17, 1994. There were 6 comments from the public in favor of the designation and none opposed. The Board voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Commission approve the ordinance designating the American Legion property as a Local Historic Site. RECOMMNEDED ACTION: By motion, approve on first reading the ordinance designating the Milton-Myers Post NO. 65, The American Legion of the United States, 263 N.E. 5th Avenue (Block 106, Lots 5, 14 & 15) as a Local Historic Site. Attachment: * Letter of owner's approval and the designation report provided by the applicant. * Historic Preservation Board Staff Reports of August 3, 1994 and August 17, 1994. * Supporting documentation, including LDR Section 4.5. i(B), Criteria for Desiqnation of Historic Sites. P.O. Box 1365 263 Northeast Fifth Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33447-1365 June 30, 1994 TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD OF DELRAY BEACH RE: HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING IN DELRAY BEACH Be it known that it is the official wish of the Commander, George H. Moran, officers, members, and the "Reconstruction Committee" of the Milton-Myers Post 65 of the American Legion of the United States to proceed with historic designation from the Historic Preservation Board of Delray Beach for its American Legion Building located at 263 NE 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. Be it further known, that the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States is aware of all of the regulations connected with historic designation and will comply fully with these regulations in keeping with the architectural integrity of the Mission Revival style of the American Legion Building. George H. Moran, Commander Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States, Inc. Date: June 30, 1994 George H. Moran, Commander P.O. Box 1365 Delray Beach, Florida 33447-1365 (407) 278-2500 DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVAIION BOARD DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA MILTON-MYERS POST NO. 65 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES 263 NE 5th AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33483-5530 1921 MILTON-MYERS POST NO. 65 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES 263 NE 5TH AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33483-5530 DESIGNATION REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE OF DESIGNATION LOCATION STRUCTURE HISTORICAL & ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE PRESENT USE, CONDITION & ZONING IMPACT OF DESIGNATION RESOLUTION APPENDIX LOCATION MAPS SURVEY PHOTOGRAPHS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (1) MILTON-MYERS POST NO. 65 OF THE AMERICAN LEOION OF THE UNITED STATES 263 NE 5TH AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33483-5530 I. PURPOSE OF DESIGNATION The purpose of designating the building which houses the Milton-Myers Post No.65 of the American Legion of the United States, hereafter referred to as the American Legion Building to the Local Register of Historic Places is to: A. Create awareness of the town's architectual and historical buildings; B. Recognize the building's association with a past and continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the City; C. Encourage restoration and use of a structurally sound building; D. Acknowledge the contribution of the officers and members of the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States who have served their country with honor; E. Acknowledge what is believed to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest, existing building in the state of Florida which was originally built and intended for use as an American Legion Post building and which has served continously in that capacity and function since 1921; F. Protect a building which presents an excellent, and largely unaltered, example of the Mission Revival architectual style which was prevalent throughout the City during the Florida Boom years of the 1920's. II. LOCATION The street address of the property is 263 N.W. 5th Avenue, formerly N.E. Boynton Street. The 61.2' X 135' lot is legally described as Block 106, Lot 5, Delray Beach, formerly Town of Linton. The American Legion Building is located on the east side of N.E. 5th Avenue between N.E. 2nd Street and N.E. 3rd Street, two blocks north of East Atlantic in the down- town area of Delray Beach. The Milton-Nyers Post No. 65 also owns Lots 14 and 15 of Block 106, directly to the east of the building. These lots are currently used for parking and plans for improvement and upgrading the parking area are in progress. Lots 14 and 15 of Block 106 are included in historic designation. III. STRUCTURE The building was constructed in 1921 by the American Legion for the purpose of serving as a meeting hall for the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States. It has served continuously in that The American Legion Building '263 NE 5th Avenue Structure (continued) ******************************************************************** function since that time. Zt vas renovated in 1945 with a concrete slab added in 1987 to the entrance at the back of the building for handicap access. Che roof was reroofed in 1987 as well and has a flag pole set above the ~ntranceway from which the American Flag is continuously flown. The building romprises 3,200 square feet. The interior of the building features two stone fireplaces (the stone facade reaches from the floor to the ceiling in each room), one each, occupying two small rooms on the north and south sides of the building immediately after entering the building. The floors are hardwood pine. There are two bath- rooms, one each, in each of these entranceway rooms and a small kitchen. Che building features a large area used for American Legion business meetings ~nd ceremonies as well as for public functions. Other storage areas are Located throughout the building which have, from time to time, been used as 3ffices for the Commander and Adjutant of Post No. 65. 'he American Legion property consists of the American Legion building on .or 5 amd the parking lot to the east on Lots 14 and 15. he structure on Lot 5 is a one story rectangular building of masonry unit :onstruction with a stuccoed exterior on a concrete foundation. The flat oof has a built up tar and gravel surface and is supported by its original ~and made wooden trusses. The two massive fireplaces on the north and south ~alls have chimneys visible on the exterior. A large room addition to the rear was constructed in 1945. A Florida Master Site File inventory form was prepared for the building in 1986 in conjunction with the Delray Beach Historic Sites Survey. Often referred to by people in the community as the "Little Alamo of Delray Beach", the building is an ~xcellent example of the Mission Revival style. It is symmetrically massed and presents a simplicity of design and ornamen- tation. The arched windows of the front facade are slanmetrically placed as ]re the arched attic vents below the primary roof. The building's most )rominent characteristics are the central curved parapets which conceal the ~rimary and secondary flat roofs. ?font (West) Elevation (3) The American Legion Building 263 NE 5th Avenue Structure (continued) ******************************************************************** One enters the building through an enclosed entryway. To the left and right of the entrance are two small reception rooms. The entryway and reception areas run the length of the facade with a roof that is lower than the main portion of the building. Two sculptured cement benches flank the exterior of the entryway at right angles to the building. Two arched windows with original wood mullions on top and a pair of 6 pane original wood casements below provide light and air flow to each of the two reception rooms. The roof of the two reception rooms and entryway is flat with a decorative parapet which terminates at the corner with a raised two step curve. Barrell tiles cap the parapet over the arched windows. The portion of the parapet over the entryway features a reverse arch which emphasizes the beII arch on the parapet of the primary roof. The parapet of the primary roof has a traditional Mission Revival bell arch in the center and terminates at the corners with an enlarged version of the two step curve found tn the secondary roof. In the center of the bell arch is placed the American Legion emblem and a flag pole rises above. The two attic vents on the primary roof are arched and are embellished with decorative balustrade type muntins with louvers behind. North and South Elevations NORTH (4) The American Legion Building 263 NE 5th Avenue Pelray Beach, Florida Structure (continued) ******************************************************************** The north and south elevations are identical. An original arched window, duplicate of the front arched casement window, is placed in the north and south reception rooms. A pair of original double hung wood windows flank the chimneys. A small window followd by a double window, complete the fenestration of the north and south facades of the orignal building. The original wood windows in the two windows to the east have been replaced with aluminum awning windows. Three structural buttresses are visible on both elevations and the roof parapet is capped with barrel tiles. SOUTH Near (East) Elevation The original rear elevation is completely obscured by the 1945 addition. It is hoped that photographs or plans will be found to aid in the restoration or appropriate renovation of this facade. IV. HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE The American Legion Milton Myers Post 65 Building was built in 1921. The contractor was John I. Thieme but the architect is unknown. John I. Thieme's family settled in Delray Beach in 1908, and built the first A.George building in Delray Beach in 1916;i it was Mr. Thieme's first contracting job. The American Legion Building's construction was done completely by volunteer members of the post and their friends. The property for the building was purchased in in 1921. The property and the American Legion Building are currently appraised at $91,000.00 by Palm Beach County. The double-lot (parking lot) Just east of the American Legion Building is appraised at $98,000.00 by Palm Beach County. (5) The American Legion Building 263 NE 5th Avenue Delray Beach, Florida Historical and Architectual Significance (continued) ******************************************************************** The American Legion Building was dedicated on Armistice Day/Veterans Day at 11 am on the 11th day of the llth month on November 11, 1922 to com- memorate the day that WWI ended in 1918. On the cornerstone of the Amer- ican Legion Building is the following inscription: Win Honor of the Delray Boys who served in the World's War/Dedicated By Milton-Myers Post No. 65/ American Legion/Nov. llth, 1922" (See attached photo). The building is believed to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest, American Legion building in the state of Florida which was built for that purpose and used continuously for that purpose. It has also been continously owned by the American Legion since construction began in 1921. The American Legion of the United States was founded in 1919 in Paris, France and is the world's largest veterans' organization with over 3 million members in approximately 16,000 Legion Posts. The international headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States was named in honor of and in memory of Marvin W. Milton and Loney Myers two World War I veterans from Delray Beach who were killed in the line of duty. The American Legion officers and members have been active in the Delray Beach Community since Post No. 65 was chartered in Delray Beach on May 29th, 1920. Charter memberes of the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 were: Edgar T. Myers J.L. Milton Lonnie W. Cook John S. Swanson Archie B. Johnson R.H. Wuepper Jack A. Chisholm Henry J. Gill Ira Lee Turnbull Grover C. Baker Thomas Hollensbee J.E. Walker L.R. Sperry Samuel E. O'Neal Many prominent Delray Beach residents have served as Commanders and/or Adjutants of the Post No. 65 including World War I veteran, Albert L. Miller, First Commander of Post No. 65, 1920-21, (Was the Mayor of Delray Beach in 1941, organized Delray's first Boy Scout troop in 1910 & also served as Delray's first volunteer fire chief in 1915); J.B. Smith, Sr. 1936 & John T. Smith, 1949 (J.B. Smith Jewelers); R.A. Plastridge, 1927 (Founder of Plast- ridge Insurance Agency); Lauren C. Hand, 1929 (Settled in Delray Beach in 1911, Founder of Hand's Book & Office Supply Store, Editor of Delray News, City Clerk, & was in first graduating class of Delray High School); H.T. Holloway, 1934 (Real Estate); J.R. Tallentire, 1948 (Delray Beach Playhouse Trustee); Robert J. Babione, 1960 (Funeral Home Founder/Director/Formerly "Lorne & Babione Funeral Home" in Delray Beach/Now Babione Funeral Home located in Boca Raton); and, John D. George, 1965 & 1994 (George & Sons Clothing Store). (6) The American Legion Building 263 NE 5th Avenue Delray Beach, Florida Historical and Architectual Significance (continued) ******************************************************************** The 1994-95 second term Commander of the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 is George H. Moran, a resident of Delray Beach since 1969. He served in the European Theater at Normany and Northern France during World War II in the U.S. Army, 28th Infantry Division. He is the immeidate Past Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart; Past Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4141 in Delray Beach; and a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He was instrumental in intiating the process of obtaining Historical Designation for the American Legion Building and has made that project his goal during his second term of office as Commander of the post. The current Adjutant of the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 is John D. George, a Past Commander & Past District Commander, is a veteran of World War II. The Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States also has a long history of community service in Delray Beach. Some of their contributions include: ++Donated a Memorial Monument (see attached photo) to the Delray Beach Ceme- tery in 1965 engraved as follows: "The American Legion Memorial/In Honor of/All Veterans of All Wars/ Milton-Myers Post and Auxiliary/Delray Beach, Florida/1965". Ceremonies are held twice a year at this site to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to their country by giving their lives. ++Sponsored Boy Scout Troop # 1 (now known as Troop #301) of Delray Beach, which is now the largest boy scout troop in the Gulf Stream Council ++Sponsored Special Olympics Athletes of Florida ++Post No. 65 was active in supporting and building the first Little League Baseball field in Delray Beach during the 1950's. The land was given to the Legion Post by Judge Currie's family for a park and the Legion Post later donated it to the City of Delray Beach (near 7th Street) ++Sponsored a Little League Baseball Team for the Delray Beach National Little League in 1984 ++Sponsors an American Legion Baseball Team of 18 (male and female) High School students/9 students from Atlantic High School and 9 students from Santaluces High School in Boynton Beach. This is co-sponsored with Post No. 164 in Boynton Beach. ++Marched in Veterans Day and Memorial Day Parades in Delray Beach (see attached photos) ++Annually sponsors two outstanding high school junior students for the "Boys State Program" from Atlantic High School in Delray Beach to attend seminars in Tallahassee on city, county, & state politics. The Legion Post has spon- sored this nationwide program which teaches the duties and responsibilities of citizenship since 1934. (7) The American Legion Building 263 NE 5th Avenue Delray Beach, Florida Historical and Architectual Significance (continued) ******************************************************************** ++Annually sponsors the American Legion School Award which honors and recog- nizes outstanding students from Atlantic High School in Delray Beach and awards them scholarships ++Annually honors Delray Beach Fire and Police Department members (male and female) with plaques at an awards banquet for the past 21 years. ++Honors and comforts area Delray Beach veterans who live in their homes, in nursing homes, in hospitals, as well as at the VA Hospital/Nursing Home in Miami. Homemade articles (i.e., crocheted lap robes), gifts, clothing, toiletries, and companionship are given to these veterans by members and auxiliary members of the American Legion (see attached photo). The American Legion Building and its members have a long and proud social history as well as a dedicated history of community service to Delray Beach. V. PRESENT USE, CONDITION, AND ZONING 263 NE 5th Avenue is currently used as a meeting hall for the American Legion Milton-Myers Post 65 of Delray Beach, Florida as well as a public meeting place for various community organizations and clubs. The building needs extensive interior renovation which is now being assessed by architect Roy Simon who has drawn up designs for a new interior of the building featuring renovated areas surrounding the fireplaces which would be used as social areas, a new kitchen, new storage areas, an expanded meeting space area with a possible extension added to the back of the building; two new bathroom areas featuring handicapped accomodations; and new offices for the Commander and AdJuntant of Post No. 65. These improvements would repre- sent more than $250,000.00 projected to be invested in this property while retaining the architectual integrity and charm of the original building. The existing Commercial Zoning in the Central Business District permits a variety of uses which insure the continued vitality of the building. This building is of particular historic significance to the American Legion and to the community. VI. IMPACT OF DESIGNATION The designation of the American Legion Building to the Local Register of Historic Places acknowledges the contribution of this building by the Milton- Myers Post No. 65 to the Delray Beach, Florida community. Further, it reinforces the need of the community to recognize the quality in craftsmanship of the Town's early builders, and serves as a reminder of the charming style of the Mission Revival. Known to many residents as the "Little Alamo of Delray Beach", this charming building is poised for significant restoration and rejuvenation which will return it to its original glory. During this 50th Anniversary period of World War II (1941-1945/1991-1995), it is additionally important to recognize that the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 has (8) The American Legion Building 263 NE 5th Avenue Delray Beach, Florida Impact of Designaton (continued) been officially designated by the Department of Defense as a 50th Anniversary of World War II Commemorative Community. Built after World War I and existing throughout World War II, Korea, Viet Nam, Granada, Panama, Desert Storm/Persian Gulf War and other world conflicts, this building serves as a tribute to those brave men and women who honorably served the United States of America here and abroad when their nation called them to service. This building is a living symbol of these soldiers, POW's, MIA's, and those killed in battle, who will always be honored by the members of the American Legion. This building is a testament to the fact that a "Grateful Nation Remembers" which is the official motto of the Department of Defense during this WWII commemorative period which ends on Veterans Day, 1995. As one of the oldest, if not the oldest, American Legion building in the state of Florida, it would be of particular interest to those persons throughout the county, state, and nation who are members of the American Legion of the United States or who have a record of military service. The American Legion is in the process of determining the status of this build- ing among the other American Legion buildings in the state of Florida at this time and will notify the Historic Preservation Board of Delray Beach of its findings on this subject. The Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States plans to have this building and site as their perpetual home and will continue to fly the American flag daily above this tiny fortress so beloved by its members. VII. RESOLUTION The Historic Preservation Board of Delray Beach resolves to accept this designation report and recommend to the City that the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States Building be placed on its Local Register of Historic Places. The nomination for designation of the American Legion Building as an historic site is appropriate and conforms with the standards and criteria of Section 4.5.1 (A) (B) & (C) of the Land Development Regulations. The Historic Preservation Board finds that the American Legion Building is consistent with the City's acknowledgment of its architectural and historical resources. Further, the designation serves as a permanent reminder of Delray Beach's early traditions, and of the contributions of the American Legion and its members to this community since the early 1920's. (9) The American Legion Building Delray Beach, Florida ACKNOWLEGMENTS Interviews +Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach +John P. Johnson, Director, Historic Palm Beach County Preservation Board +Ari Sigal, Reference Librarian, Delray Beach Public Library +George H. Moran, Commander, Milton-Myers Post No.65, American Legion of the United States (Department of Florida) +David Harden & Staff, Office of the City Manager, Delray Beach +Diana Cline, Community Improvement/Staff Assistant & Secretary to Chief Building Official, City of Delray Beach +Allan A. Wells, Past Commander & Adjutant, Milton-Myers Post No. 65 +Frederick Gaske, Grants Supervisor, Bureau of Historic Preservation, Florida Department of State +Sherry Piland, Historic Sites Specialist, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State +Mr. John Tallentire, Past Commander of Milton-Myers Post No. 65 +Mrs. King Cone (Elizabeth De Parlier Cone), Past District President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Milton-Myers Post No. 65; Joined the Aux. in 1927. She is 93 years old. +Mr. Allan A. Wells, Past Commander of the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 +Mr. Robert Babione, Past Commander of the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 +Mrs. Phyllis Babione Haggerty, Babione Funeral Home, Boca Raton +Mr. Paul Speicher, Former Owner, Plastridge Insurance Agency, Delray Beach +Mrs. Virginia Schmidt, Delray Beach Historical Society, Delray Beach, FL +The Incomparable Delray Beach--Its Early Life And Lore by Cecil W. and Margoann Farrar, Star Publishing Co., 1974, Delray Beach Public Library +City of Delray Beach Property Records/City Clerk +Delray Beach Historic Sites Survey--Historic Palm Beach County Preservation Board, July, 1987 +Charter of Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States +Property Appraisal Documents/Palm Beach County Tax Appraiser's Office +Delray Historical Society, Delray Beach, Florida +Restoration Committee, "This Old House" TV Show/WBGH-TV, Boston, Massachusetts +Palm Beach County Court House, West Palm Beach, Florida +Photographs (Old)--Courtesy of Milton-Myers Post No. 65 +Photographs (New/1994)--Courtesy of Miss Sandra Ann Thomas +Newspaper Article & News Photo /c 1956/Newspaper Unknown--Courtesy of Delray Beach Historical Society ************************* (10] The American Legion Building Delray Beach, Florida DESIGNATION REPORT PREPARED BY MISS SANDRA ANN THOMAS Senior Society President Fifer George ~eissenfels Society Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) P.O. Box 6906 Delray Beach, Florida 33484-0906 (407) 732-7420 June 24, 1994 MR. DAVID GEISE SNYDER President Dr. Bodo Otto Chapter of Palm Beach Sons of the Revolution in the State of Florida (SR) P.O. Box 6906 Delray Beach, Florida 33484-0906 (407) 274-4579 June 24, 1994 for MILTON-MYERS POST NO. 65 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES GEORGE H. MORAN, COMMANDER P.O. BOX 1365 DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33447-1365 (407) 276-0770-American Legion Building (407) 278-2500-Home of George H. Moran, Commander 7 STAFF REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 AGENDA ITEM V ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE DESIGNATION REPORT AND SET A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ASSOCIATED WITH NOMINATING A BUILDING TO THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. BACKGROUND Staff has reviewed this designation report and finds it contains all of the information required by our designation format. Additionally, staff finds the historical and architectural information to be factual and accurate. Our preservation ordinance requires that if, after staff review, the Board accepts the designation report, it shall set a date for a Public Hearing. At the Public Hearing the Board makes a formal recommendation to the City Commission that the subject property be placed on the Local Register of Historic Places. Staff has ordered the necessary radius map and mailing labels from the County for the Public Hearing notice. If these are available by August 7, 1994 (the ordinance requires a 10 day advance mailing) the Public Hearing can be scheduled for the HPB meeting of August 17th. If they are not available by August 7th the next available HPB meeting would be September 7, 1994. RECOMMENDED ACTION Make positive findings with respect to Section 4.5.1(C), Designation Procedures, accept the designation report and set the Public Hearing date for the Historic Preservation Board meeting of August 17, 1994 or September 7, 1994. STAFF REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AUGUST 17, 1994 AGENDA ITEM III MILTON-MYERS POST NO. 65 THE AMERICAN LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES 263 N.E. 5TH AVENUE ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD Conduct a Public Hearing to obtain comments from the public with respect to recommending to the City Commission that the American Legion property be placed on the Local Register of Historic Places. THE PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(C)(4) of the Land Development Regulations the Historic Preservation Board will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to the historic designation of the American Legion property. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to allow the public to comment on a proposal to have the American Legion property designated as a Local Historic Site. Based on the analysis and testimony presented at the meeting, the Board will make a recommendation to the City Commission as to its placement on the Local Register of Historic Places. Pursuant to Section 4.5.I(B) the Board determined at its meeting of August 3, 1994 that the subject property conforms to the criteria for designation based on positive findings to Section 4.5.1(B)(2)(d) and (e) and 4.5.1(B)(3)(a) and (b). After hearing public testimony pro and con the Board will make its recommendation to the City Commission. file/ y:American -:~-~,~ FI.()RII),& lira Smith DIVISION OF HISTORICAl. July 19, 1994 Miss Sandra Ann Thomas 955 Indigo Point, Place au Soleil Gulf Stream, Fl. 33483-6109 Re: American Legion Building, 263 NW 5th Ave., Delray Beach Dear Miss Thomas: Thank you for the Preliminary Site Information Questionnaire on the above referenced property. I did get a chance to see this building on my recent trip to southeast Florida. The building was open for a meeting, so I got to see the interior also. Based on the information you provided and my visit, it is our opinion that this property should be considered for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. I have therefore enclosed a Florida Nomination Proposal questionnaire and instructions for its preparation. In the text of the nomination it will be very important to define a context for this building. You will need to document the history of this building and relate it to the general history of the American Legion. Hopefully your research will turn up the name of the architect who designed the building. 'You will also need to document changes and alterations to the 'building, including the rear addition. Historic photographs may help you with this. A single copy of the proposal should be submitted to us as soon as you have it completed in draft form. Footnotes, black- and-white photographs, and site plans should accompany the draft proposal. This will enable us to give you our comments and to suggest any revisions that we feel may be necessary before you prepare the final document and make the copies of the proposal necessary for distribution to the Review Board. At that point, we should also be able to schedule the proposal for presentation to the Review Board. Archaeological Research Florida Folklife Programs tti~todt I'rescrvation Museum of Horida Hisloty (oO.l~ 487 2200 ',~01. 307 21o2 ~'~,~ ~,~7 2~ to04) 488 1484 Miss Sandra Ann Thomas July 19, 1994 Page 2 If you need additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to call me at (904) 487-2333. I will be happy to help in any way I can. We appreciate your interest in nominating this property. Sinc~, ~ly, Sherry Pi~and Historic Sites Specialist Section 4.5.1 ARTIC?.~. 4.5 OVERLAY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS The Districts described in this Article do not establish uses or categorize uses. These Districts, however, do regulate allowable uses in a manner to mitigate adverse impacts of such uses upon the natural or man-made environment; or regulate development so as to mitigate potential dangers to the use of such developed land, or to otherwise implement policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Overlay and environmental management districts need not be shown on the Official Zoning Map. Section 4.5.1 Historic Preservation Sites and Districts: (A) General: In recognition of findings as set forth in the original enactment of Ordinance 13-87, passed March 10, 1987, this Section is created in order to provide for the identification, preservation, protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and the use of districts, archeological sites, buildings, structures, improvements, and appurtenances that are reminders of past eras, events, and persons important in local, state, and national history; that provide significant examples of architectural styles of the past; that are unique and irreplaceable assets to the City and its neighborhoods; or that provide this and future generations with examples of the physical surroundings in which past generations lived; and other purposes. (B) Criteria for Desiqnation of Historic Sites or Districts: (1) 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. To qualify as a historic site or historic district, the property or properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in division (2) or (3) below; to qualify as a historic interior the interior must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in division (2) and meet the criteria set forth in divisions (3)(b) and (3)(d). (2) A building, structure, site, interior, or district will be deemed to have historical or cultural significance if it meets one or more of the following criteria: (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); 4501 Section 4.5.1 (B) (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, X'(e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the city. (3) A building, structure, site, or district is deemed to have architectural or aesthetic significance if it fulfills one or more of the following criteria; except that to qualify as a historic interior, the interior must meet the criteria contained within divisions (3)(b) and (3)(d): ~ (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. (4) A building, structure, site, interior, or district will be deemed to have historic significance if, in addition to or in the place of the previously mentioned criteria, the building, structure, site, or zone meets historic development standards as defined by and listed in the regulations of and criteria for the National Register of Historic Places, as prepared by the United States Department of the interior under the Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. A copy of these standards for the National Register is made part of this, section as if fully set forth herein. %.. 4502 Section 4.5.1 (C) (C) Designation Procedures: (1) Buildings, structures, archaeological sites, or districts which meet the criteria for historic sites or districts set forth in Section 4.5.1(B) may be designated as historic sites' or districts, and may be listed on the Local Register of Historic Places. (2) Nominations for historical site or district designation shall be made to the Historic Preservation Board on an application form developed and approved by the Board. (a) NominatiOns for historic site status may be initiated by: (1) The Historic Preservation Board; (2) The City Commission; or ~(3) The property owner. (b) Nominations for historic district status may be initiated by: (1) The Historic Preservation Board; or (2) The City Commission. (3) The Board shall conduct a preliminary evaluation of the information provided on each nomination application to determine if it generally conforms with historic status criteria. The Board shall then prepare a designation report which shall contain the following: - (a) proposed legal boundaries of the historic building, archaeological site, structure, or district; (b) any proposed conditional zoning regulations designed to replace or complement existing zoning regulations with regard to, but not limited to use, floor area, density, height, setbacks, parking, and minimum lot size; (c) analysis of the historic significance and character of the nominated property; and (d) analysis of optional historic interiors for those buildings and structures with interior features of exceptional architectural, aesthetic, artistic, or historic significance. Amd. Ord. 30-91 3/26/91 4503 Section 4.5.1 (C) (4) (4) Upon completion and formal review of the report, the Board shall set a public hearing on each proposed designation. Notice of said hearing shall be made to the owner of affected property at least ten days prior to the hearing by certified mail. Additional notice shall be given in the same manner as provided for a rezoning action [see Section 2.4.2(B)(1)(b)] and by notice published in the newspaper at least ten days prior to the hearing. (5) Once the public hearing date is established, no permits shall be issued for any new construction, alteration, relocation, or demolition of the real property included in the nomination. This delay in the issuance of permits will remain in effect until one of the following takes place: (a) The Historic Preservation Board denies the nomination and no appeal is filed pursuant to Section 2.4.7(E); or, (b) The City Commission formally approves or denies the nomination-. (6) After conducting the public hearing, if the Historic Preservation Board finds that the nomination fulfills the proper designation criteria and all procedures have been followed correctly, it shall vote on the designation. A majority of the entire Board, present and voting, must act in the affirmative to transmit the nomination and the Board's findings to the City Commission. The City Commission shall consider the recommendation through its standard ordinance adoption procedures, except that at least three affirmative votes of the City Commission is necessary to make a designation. In the event that a directly affected property owner objects to the historic designation, the Commission approval shall require a super majority vote of four votes. (7) After conducting the public hearing, if the Historic Preservation Board does not find that the request fills the criteria, no further action will be required and the request will be deemed denied. However, an appeal may be filed and processed pursuant to Section 2.4.7(E). (8) The Board will issue an official "certificate of historic significance" to the owner of properties listed individually on the local historic register or judged as contributing to the character of a historic district listed on the local historic register. The Director acting as City Preservation Officer, or his appointee, is authorized to issue and place official signs denoting the geographic boundaries of each historic district listed in the local historic register. Amd. Ord. 30-91 3/26/91 4504 MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS FROM: CITY MANAGER~ SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # /O F - MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27. 1994 SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 68-94/MILTON-MYERS POST NO, 65 DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 1994 This is second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 68-94 which designates the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States as a Local Historic Site. The property is located at 263 N.E. 5th Avenue. Please note that we have received a request from George H. Moran, Commander of the Post, for a continuance to the regular meeting of October 18, 1994, to allow sufficient time for notification of all the Post's members. The ordinance is on tonight's agenda since the required advertising had already taken place. The Historic Preservation Board conducted a public hearing on this matter on August 17, 1994, at which time the Board voted 6 to 0 to recommend the designation of Post No. 65 as a Local Historic Site. At first reading on September 13, 1994, the Commission passed the ordinance by unanimous vote. Recommend that second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 68-94 be continued to the date certain of October 18, 1994. ref:agmemol6 9/23/94 c: City Clerk Sept. ember 21, 1994 RECEIVED ~r. Davi~ T. Har~en City Mamager C~Y ~R,R OFF~C~ 100 N.W. I~ Ave. - ~e~g ~e~, ~. 33444 RE: Ordinance No. 68-94 Dear Hr. Harden: In reference ~o ~he above proposed Ordinance, al ~he American Legion PosZ 65 regu£ar meeZin9 held Tuesdag September 20~h, 1994, a mo~ion was made, second, discussion held, voZed upon and passed by Zhe members presen~ "To reques~ ~ha~ ~he City Council postpone the hearing to consider ~heir adoption of Ordinance No. 68-94, designating Post 65 as Historic Site unti£ a la,er date". The majori~g of ~he members of Post 65 have ~ot been ~otified ~ha~ ~he Post property had been nominaled as a local HisEoric SiEe. This is mainly due £o ~he face tha£ £he Po~£'s mo~Ehly Bulle£in/Ne~£e£Eer has not been published for several months, also many members have been on vacation. I had been on vacaEion and upo~ my reEurn learned of Ehe proposed ordinance through the Legal NoEice in Ehe local paper. We are not asking EhaE Ehe Ordinance be rejecEed, hue reserved unEil Ehe Pose Bu££eEin/Newslelter is pub£ished and all members informed, so Ehey may have a voice and vo~e in ~his matter. This is importan£ because Ehe Post belongs lo all members. Z am sorry £haE Z can not a££end £he mceEing and hearing on SepEember 27~h as Z have a previous commi~men£ which could hoe be cancelled. We Erus£ a~d pray you see lhe importance Ehat all menbers have a voice in Ehis commilmenE and 9fane our reserve requesl. Than~ You. Thomas F. ~o~~- (Past Sr. Pice Commander - ~3~0 N. Swinlon Ay. Assis£anE Finance Officer) De£ray Beach, Fl. 33444 Cop£es: Tom Lynch, Mayor ~ay Alperin, Pice Mayor Ken ~l£ingsworth, DepuEy Hayor Barbara SmiEh, Commissione~ Dauid Randolph, Commissioner John George, Ad~uEant Pos~ 65 Judge Aduocate Di~£ricE I1 O RECEIVED CRY CLERK P.O. Box '1365 263 Northeast Fifth Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33447-1365 September 22, 1994 Alison MacGreger Harty City Clerk City of Delray Beach 100 N.W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 -' Re: Request for continuance of the 2nd and final reading of Ordinance NO. 68-94, designatinq American Legion Post N0.65 to the Local Register of Historic Places. Dear Madam, As Commander of the Milton Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States, I am requesting a continuance of the final order of adoption of Ordinance NO 68-94. The purpose of the request is to allow sufficient time for a notification of the final reading to be mailed to all members of the Post. I request that the final adoption of the ordinance be heard at the City Commission meeting of October 18, 1994. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely' C~/'~/~;~-/~'/¢/~¢)~r~ ~ ' ~ ¢ "~-~ George H. Moran, Commander Milton Myers Post NO. 65 of the American Legion MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS FROM: CITY MkNAGER~/{ SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # /~ ~-~ - MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 ORDINANCE NO. 68-94 DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 1994 This is first reading for Ordinance No. 68-94 designating the Milton-Myers Post No. 65 of the American Legion of the United States, located at 263 N.E. 5th Avenue, as a Local Historic Site. On August 3, 1994, the Historic Preservation Board made positive findings with respect to the Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites and set a date for the required Public Hearing. The Public Hearing was held on August 17, 1994, at which time the Board voted 6-0 to recommend that the American Legion property be designated as a Local Historic Site. Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 68-94 on first reading. If passed, public hearing on September 27, 1994.