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Minutes 09-08-14 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014, AT 6:30 P.M. IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD., BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT Roger Cope, Chair Warren Adams, Historic Preservation Planner Michelle Dion, Vice Chair Dr. Ginger Pedersen Eric Salomonsson Jason Shaffer Susan Oyer SENT Barbara Ready 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Cope called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the members. 2. Agenda Approval Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the agenda. Vice Chair Dion seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 3. Approval of Minutes Mr. Adams made the following changes to the August 11, 2014, minutes: Dr. Pedersen's last name is misspelled throughout the minutes. It was spelled Pederson and should be Pedersen. Page 2, Old Business Item A. Woman's Club building repairs and grant application, second paragraph, third line should read: " ... so it appears the grant application is may be successful." Page 2, the last paragraph was repeated on the following page and should be deleted. MEETING MINUTES HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 Page 5, Item C, Disaster Management, first paragraph should read: " . . applied'to the ICOMOS ICARP !CORP Scientific ...." 4. Approval of Minutes Mr. Adams announced Ms. Ready contacted him advising she could not attend the meeting. Dr. Pedersen explained the Historical Society had received communication from the City. One of the Murray family members would be present at the City Commission meeting when the proclamation was read. Horace Murray purchased the first lot in Boynton Beach in 1897. They hoped to obtain additional photographs and information from the family. She added the current owners of the Murray home agreed to allow the Murray family to tour the home. 5. Old Business A. Woman's Club building repairs and grant application Mr. Adams advised he was continuing to work with the Woman's Club to submit a Special Category Grant by the end of October. They meet regularly to discuss programs and ideas. It was hoped the funding would be received to repair the doors and windows. B. Florida Main Street Conference presentation This conference would be held in Stuart, Florida, on September 9 to the 11 On the 10 Mr. Adams would be making a presentation about the City's preservation program and the advantages of being a Certified Local Government (CLG). As the newest CLG in the State, he would highlight the City's accomplishments, and he advised there are advantages of liaising with other CLGs and obtaining funding and training. Most Main Street representatives would be present, and it was hoped other CLG representatives would attend. 6. New Business A. Historic Designation: Boynton Woman's Club, 1010 S. Federal Highway The Woman's Club was designed by Addison Mizner and constructed between 1925 and 1926. It is the only Mizner building in the City, being a two -story Mediterranean Revival building. Construction was partly funded by the Estate of Major Nathan S. Boynton. At that time, the Woman's Club was considering moving from a building on Ocean Avenue to a larger place to accommodate their needs. Major Boynton's heirs were looking for a memorial to him and suggested they would 2 MEETING MINUTES HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 fund $35K towards the Woman's Club building. The building was listed on the National Register in 1979 as one of only two National Register buildings in the City. It retains most of its original features both internally and externally. The south elevation front entrance was reviewed as was the west and east elevations. There are not many features on the rear elevation. Inside the building was a library and banquet room with most original features, including a fireplace, wood floors and French doors leading to the east loggia. The main space was the auditorium, having exposed beams in the roof, wood floors and arches, retaining most of the original features and character. The two most significant alterations were on the exterior. In the 1950's, the road was widened and the northwest tower, and one of the five arches from the loggia were removed. They shortened the loggia, balcony, removed the driveway and landscaping. In place of the tower, they installed two windows that were similar to the existing windows and the French doors opening to balcony were replaced with windows. Mr. Adams reminded the members the structure was added to the National Register after alterations were done and the architect or designer made sure the work done remained true to the building's character. One of the arches on the east elevation was filled in for storage which could be reversed in the future, if desired. There were some internal alterations. Some partitions were added and interior arches to hide air conditioning ducts were installed. Overall, the building has almost all its original features and characters. The setting of the building has been impacted over time due to adjacent construction of residential and commercial units, mostly to the north, but this occurs with a developing town. The building is eligible for designation because it is significant in architecture and social history. The mission of the Woman's Club was to be a benefit to the town. The building was used by people during the 1920 1928 hurricane and Second World War, and it housed the town's first library until 1961. Mr. Adams recommended approval of the designation to the City Commission. Dr. Pedersen commented it was a well done report and commented she thought the land was donated by A.E. Parker. Motion Dr. Pedersen moved to approve. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Mr. Adams acknowledged Pat Waldron and Barbara Wineburg Co- Chairs of the • Woman's Club. They thanked the Board and commented this was a great opportunity for them and the City. They invited the Board for a personal tour of the building and commented Boynton Beach should be proud to have the building in its community. It 3 MEETING MINUTES HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 was the only Mizner building in Palm Beach County that was open to the public. It could be rented and it was a beautiful asset to have. Mr. Adams explained, assuming the building was added to the Local Register, any alterations will only be reviewed by the Board. If the grant was successful, they would repair and restore all the wood frame windows and doors. B.' Paint Color Review for Historic Sites Mr. Adams explained when the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee had been meeting. they discussed what should be contained in the Historic Preservation Ordinance. At the time, Mr. Adams had suggested including a review of painting historic buildings. The provision was voted down because the consensus of the Committee was homeowners do not like being told what colors they could paint. The intention was not to restrict homeowners; rather, it was to prevent someone from changing the character of the building. The members viewed a picture of the First Baptist Church, which was an undesignated historic building that recently had original brick painted a cream color. Mr. Adams explained he was contacted a few months ago by a Church representative who asked if they could stucco the building. Mr. Adams explained the building was not on the Local Register so there was no obligation to review it. He did inform the Church, if they put stucco on it, the building's character and architectural features will have been altered and they would likely have ongoing maintenance issues. Mr. Adams learned the ur ose of the stucco was to match the building's addition to the p p Church. He also advised them that commercial buildings have to go through a minor modification process if they want to change the paint color. The representative he would go back to the Church Board. Mr. Adams pointed out the Church had lost its spire and had a metal roof, but with the brick work and e "e - - e' - - - - - - - with an entrance portico - - - - - . • - - • , they could still apply for designation. Months later, Mr. Adams observed the Church had painted the building without a modification application. A stop work order was issued, but the Church continued to paint, and after the painting was complete, a representative spoke with him. Mr. Adams commented he could not make them remove the paint because it would damage the brick and by painting the brick, there could be problems with moisture. Mr. Adams explained this was an example of why he recommended a paint review be included in an Ordinance. He requested the members consider reviewing all paint color changes for historic properties, designated properties, districts, or buildings within historic districts. This would be done free of charge without a lengthy application process. The applicant only needed to supply sample paint chips. 4 MEETING MINUTES HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 Another option was, if painting a building which historically was unpainted, they must submit an application. Conversely, if removing paint from a building or building material that has, always been painted, an application would also be needed. Mr. Adams suggested the Board review all paint changes for residential and commercial structures, or only painting surfaces that were historically unpainted or removing paint from surfaces that were historically painted. Discussion followed the Church should have made an application and did not. A question was raised if there would be a penalty. Mr. Adams thought there should be, but the problem was removing the paint would damage the brick. The only other option was for someone to scrub the paint off with a soft brush, water and detergent. Further discussion followed it was not really the color that was being reviewed, it was a review of changing the character of structures with historical significance. Motion Dr. Pedersen moved that a review take place when painting a surface not meant to be painted or taking paint off a surface meant to be painted adversely affects the character of the building. The motion was duly seconded. Further discussion took place there is a distinction between a review of colors in general and the historical aspects. The intent was to review it before it occurs. It also provides the opportunity to have a dialogue with the owner about the maintenance issues. Dr. Pedersen added to her motion to have a review process as part of the Ordinance when a designated structure, whether residential or commercial, wants to apply paint to a traditionally unpainted surface, or wants to remove paint completely from a surface that has paint. It can be revisited in the future to possibly include color choices in any future historic districts. Mr. Shaffer seconded the motion that passed 5 -1. (Ms. Oyer abstained due to her owning some historic buildings.) 7. Other None. 8. Comments by members Dr. Pedersen announced the Boynton Beach Historical Society meeting on September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Library. There will be a presentation by Guy Bachmann who would talk about the Loxahatchee Battlefield sites off Indian Town Road. 9. Public Comments None.. 5 MEETING MINUTES HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 10. Announce date of next meeting — October 13, 2014 11. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Chair Cope properly adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. 0.a.EAVAADU Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 091714 6