Agenda 11-08-10
Ad hoc Committee for Historic Preservation
Meeting Agenda
Date: November 8, 2010
Time: 5 :00 PM
Location: Fire Station #2
1. Call to order
2. Approval of minutes
3. Subcommittee update on education information
4. Discussion of National Trust grant
5. Preparation for Commission meeting
6. Summarize tasks or accomplishments for next meeting
7. Staff comments
8. Public comments
9. Announce date of next meeting
10. Adjournment
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 11-16-10
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0 OTHER 0 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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AGENDA ITEM
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0 BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000 0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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REQUESTED ACTION BY CITY COMMISSION: Approve the Historic Preservation Ordinance as
recommended by the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee.
EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: The Commission-appointed Historic Preservation Ad Hoc
Committee has been meeting monthly since December of last year to prepare a series
of recommendations on the preservation of the City's historic resources. The Committee
is nearing completion of its tasks and plans to make a presentation of their
recommendations in February of next year. However, the first major accomplishment of
the Committee was to craft an ordinance to establish a historic preservation program for
the City. The proposed regulations have been reviewed by the City Attorney's office for
legal sufficiency and the Committee has requested the Commission move forward with
adoption as a basis for the other program recommendations. The proposed regulations
are being formatted into the proposed Land Development Regulations, rather than as a
separate ordinance, as both items are being processed simultaneously.
These regulations provide for the creation of a Historic Resources Preservation Board;
the option of designating individual properties or historic districts; a certificate of
appropriateness process for building modifications; the greater review of building
demolitions; the potential for designation as a Certified Local Government thereby
enhancing grant opportunities; incentives for rehabilitation of historic structures; and the
ability to waive certain technical building requirements to preserve historic structures or
components thereof.
The current Land Development Regulations contain three short paragraphs that speak
to the issue of historic preservation. This existing language indicates that historic
preservation should be encouraged, provides some allowance for waiver of certain
building codes and provides review for the compatibility of the size and style of building
additions. The proposed Historic Resources Preservation regulations provide a
comprehensive program designed to preserve and guide rehabilitation of historic
structures, in combination with the designation and recognition of specific historic
properties, the oversight of program administration and a board, establishment of
design guidelines and standards, eligibility for preservation grants, and through a
promotional and educational campaign for the community
As indicated above, the Ad Hoc Committee will subsequently deliver to the City
Commission their recommendations on the remaining program components, including
the update of the historic property inventory, program oversight, designation of
districts/properties, and promotional information. Since the creation of a historic
preservation program can sometimes lead to uncertainty and concerns by property
owners, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) handout has been prepared in an effort to
address many of those concerns. Additionally, many times homeowners are concerned
about the perceived effects of being designated historic as it relates to their property
values and ability to sell their houses. Studies have shown that properties within historic
districts tend to hold their value better than comparable properties outside historic
districts and that historic structures kept in good condition often command a higher price
in the real estate market.
In conclusion, these historic preservation regulations are principally the enabling
framework for a historic preservation program and would have no appreciable impact on
local preservation until a board is constituted and properties or districts are formally
designated historic.
How WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES? N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: None directly resulting from the adoption of these regulations. Any fiscal
impacts associated with the remainder of the Ad Hoc Committee recommendations will
be presented in conjunction with those recommendations.
ALTERNATIVES: Not approve the subject request.
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Cherry-Guberman, Catherine
Cherry-Guberman, Catherine
Monday, November 08,20101:04 PM
Adams, Warren; Breese, Ed; Hendricks, Gaylord Allan; Holzman, Steven; Jones, Eric D.;
McGovern, John E.; Orlove, Bill; Ready, Barbara; Rodriguez, Jose; Rumpf, Michael; Stabile,
Linda
Subject: October 11, 2010 Historic Preservation Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes 10-11-10.pdf
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The attached minutes are for your records. See you at the meeting tonight!
Best,
Catherine Cherry
Recording Secretary
11/8/2010