HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPB Reso 2016-16HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2016- V
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS REQUESTED BY PETITIONERS
GEORGE "BUD" SCHOLL AND DIONE DEL MONICO TO
CONSTRUCT A SIDE PATIO EXTENSION, TWO (2)
TRELLISES, AND A CANOPY ON THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 334 ATLANTIC AVENUE, SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT
64A99; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 171-3.D., Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles
Beach, Florida, ("City Code") the Historic Preservation Board has been empowered to approve
applications for certificate of appropriateness for a designated historic landmark, which requires
determination by the Historic Preservation Board before said certificate can be issued; and
WHEREAS, the Water Court Villa and Pergola located on Atlantic Island, at 334
Atlantic Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, has been designated as a local historic landmark,
legally described in Plat Book 34, P 17, Lots 71, 72 and Tract marked Pergola Landings was built
in 1927, and is a fine example of the homes envisioned by Harvey B. Graves (I 920's) and Kurtis
R. Froedtert (1930's), developers of Atlantic Island; and
WHEREAS, The Water Court Villa and Pergola is architecturally significant for its
Mediterranean style; and
WHEREAS, the Miami -Dade County Historic Preservation Board designated this site as
an historic site on January 19, 1984; and
WHEREAS, the City's Historic Preservation Board re -designated the Water Court Villa
and Pergola as an historic site on June 6, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Petitioners George "Bud" Scholl and Dione Del Monico, applied for a
Certificate of Appropriateness on August 18, 2016, requesting a side patio extension, two (2)
trellises, and a canopy to be built on the west side of the house; and
WHEREAS, Section 171-10 of the City Code provides, in relevant part, that the Historic
Preservation Board's decision on the application for a certificate of appropriateness be based
upon an evaluation of the compatibility of the physical alteration or improvement with
surrounding properties, and, where applicable, compliance with A) the Secretary of Interior's
Standard for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, as may be
revised from time to time; and B) other guidelines/policies/plans adopted or approved by
resolution or ordinance by the City Commission.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Petitioners' Application for Certificate of Appropriateness. The
Historic Preservation Board hereby approves the Petitioners', George "Bud" Scholl and Dione
Del Monico, Application for Certificate of Appropriateness dated August 18, 2016, attached
hereto as Attachment "A".
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September 2016.
AST:
'Jane A. H es, MMC; City Clerk
APPROV1 D AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
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Arie Steiger
Shari Blank
Dione Del Monico - Abstained
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Warren J. Stamm.
Steve Trattner
Vacancy
Arie Steiger, Chai
Sunny Isles Beach His ric Preservation Board
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ELLEN J.UG000IONI
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSULTANT
1115 OBISPO AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
ellenuOucciC@bellsouth.net
(305-445-5023) Office
(786) 473- 1409)
SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE LANDMARK RESIDENCE AT
334 Atlantic Isle "Water Court Villa"
Sunny Isle Beach, Florida
1. WEST SIDE PHOTO CIRCA 1920's
Legal Description: Atlantic Isle Subdivision, Plat Book 34-17; Lots 71 & 72
Year Built: 1936
Architect: Unknown
Designated by Miami -Dade Preservation Office 1976
Re -designated by City of Sunny Isles Beach Historic Preservation Board June 6, 2005 pursuant
HBP Resolution No. 2005-02
Owners: Mayor George H. Scholl and wife, Dione Del Monico
Agenda Item AP 6 - S
Date q' � Lk ^ k
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Between its extraordinary setting on the point of a canal, and its design, this seasoned
professional can honestly say that is one of the finest houses in Miami -Dade County.
Built to occupy the apex of one of the "fingers" that extend into the bay, the house is at the
very summit of these streets. A seawall terminates the end of the Atlantic Isles.
The site allowed the architect "carte blanche" to create a construction that has a monumental
feeling that reflects the same monumentality as the residence.
SCOPE OF WORK
The house faces north on Atlantic Isles while the rear (south) faces onto the waterway. Grassy
areas make up the distance from the water and on the west side of the home. The plan for
new construction is to excavate the lawn adjacent to the existent patios, in order to install the
foundation necessary to provide the necessary below -ground support.
DESIGN
At first glance, one might consider the residence to be Mediterranean Revival in design. In fact
one would not be incorrect to classify it as such. The interesting aspect of this design is that it is
built in 1936 (Exhibit "A" reflects the original design aspects), when architectural tastes began
to move towards an Art Deco idiom. Evidence of the subtlety of the design nuances comes in
the concave window surrounds and the stylized relief that ornaments cornices, window
surrounds and the unique termination of the chimney.
2. SOUTH ELEVATION (REAR) WITH PROPOSED PERGOLAS
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SCOPE OF WORK
The vistas from the rear of the property are spectacular and the owner made the decision to
expand on that space by building pergolas on either side of the slightly off -center doorway
(which had previously been altered.). A Pergola, like a colonnade, is a garden structure with an
open wood framed roof, often latticed, supported by regularly spaced columns of masonry or
wood. The structure is often covered with climbing plants to create shade within the pergola
itself. 1
THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PROCESS
Paraphrasing the ordinance, a certificate is required when changes to historic homes are
proposed. Those changes can be an excavation; addition; alteration; new construction, etc.
Before construction occurs, the owner of the Sunny Isles Beach Historic Designated building
must appear before the Sunny Isles Beach Historic Preservation Board for their review.
The Board is looking to see if (in this case) the new construction affects the historic building in a
negative way, i.e. does the new construction alter or occlude from view elements of the historic
building that help to create its character. To assist the Board in making their decision a
document entitled the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation" produced by
the Federal government and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations is used as a guide in
making their decisions.
Of the twelve standards, in this instance there are four that have particular applicability to the
nature of this construction.
(EXCERPTED FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS)
The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The replacement of intact
or repairable historic materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that
characterize a property will be avoided
Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of
craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved.
1 Cyril M Harris, A Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. ( New York: McGraw Hill)) 1975 p 356.
New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic
materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work
will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials,
features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and
its environment.
New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner
that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its
environment would be unimpaired.
ANALYSIS
The plan presented before the board follows each of the standards, and because of its free-
standing nature could (theoretically) be removed if ever there was a desire to return the house
to its original ( see last paragraph "Standards")
The classically inspired columns are a perfect match given the symmetrical arrangement of the
home itself. The Classical order of the columns are an appropriate and sensitive choice.
There will be no destruction of elements of the original architecture as the area selected is the
grass that surrounds the house at the side and rear. Therefore no historic materials or
distinctive features will be affected. Because of the height of the columns and the height of
the home (two stories) the pergolas will be minimally visible from the street.
In fact, the pergolas add to the monumental character of the residence
RECOMMENDATION
The staff highly recommends APPROVAL of the proposal with no conditions.
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APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATION OF APPROPRIATENESS
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I. PROPERTY INFORMATION.-
Site
NFORMATION:Site Designation Name: lIJ( 4VL
Property Address:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
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U. THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OFFICE
Date of Designation:
Date of Re -designation:
(if applicable)
M. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Name(s) of Owner:
Name of Applicant:
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Address of Applicant: h "-' FC 331 0
Applicant telephone number: ►-t� t)j-q t -� j�(P ) �5�{ -s -432S
Please indicate below if applicant is requesting a Standard or Special Certificate of
Appropriateness. (Definitions are on page S.)
STANDARD
SPECIAL X
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ALL APPLICATIONS SHALL INCLUDE ONE OR TWO 3" X 5" COLOR
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY AND PROJECT PLANS.
IV. CONSENT FROM TENANTS:
A. Are there any existing tenants on the property: (Please indicate "Yes" or
"No " in the space provided): _..Np—
B. If the answer above to IV.(A). is "Yes" then please indicate the full name(s)
and mailing address for the existing tenant(s):
C. If the answer above to IV.(A). is "Yes" then please also indicate whether
the existing tenant(s) have provided written, notarized consent to the
proposed project which is the subject of this Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness:
(Please indicate "Yes" or "No" in the space provided):
(If the tenant has not provided written, notarized consent to the proposed
project, then this Application will be dismissed without prejudice for the
Applicant to resubmit along with the appropriate written, notarized
consent from the tenant. However, written, notarized consent of the
tenant is not required if there is no existing lease on the property or the
lease has terminated)
V. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL INCLUDE: (Please check those that apply to your
project. See page S for definitions and requirements.)
o Maintenance or Repair
o Restoration
o Rehabilitation
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o
Excavation
o
Demolition
Y
New Construction
o
Relocation
VI. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT: (Please describe what
changes will be made to the following items and hmi, they will be accomplished)
A. Building Features:
Structural System:
Roofs and Roofing System:
Windows and Doors:? CGS
Materials (masonry, wood, metal):
Porches, Steps, and Stairways: 61 LA e— tojiQ ba
Painting and Finishes: 0
Two existing patio's will be extended on the west side of the house. A new patio will be
Additions: placed in between the two to be extended. Two trellis structures will be constructed using the attached
circa 1920's picture as an architectural basis. A canopy structure will be constructed over French doors in
between the two trellis structures. The trellis structures will be free standing on columns.
Demolition: WCIAAW-K-
B. Environmental Features:
Landscaping:
Tree Removal: � n tTus UJM b2. fe.moved
Excavations (trenching/footers, swimming pool, etc.):
The patio additions will require excavation of the lawn area adjacent to the existing patios
for footings and. pilings to support the slabs and columns for the new patios and trellis support
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Fence Construction: WC)yeh= W\ \ be-, UOSA-f-lxc"
Walls: ) O W ob S Il l t I � bt- CAYI4gkC.6-ri
C. Overall Description of the Project (Please explain the chronology of the work
involved and describe all new construction excavation, demolition, and relocation
that will be required. Describe how the building or property will be used upon
completion. (Use the back of this sheet or another sheet if needed):
The area immediately adjacent to and between the existing patios will be excavated for the placement of
pilings and forming of grade beams and new slabs. Once the flat concrete work is complete
prefabricated steel columns will be installed to support the decorative wooden trellis. The steel columns
will be covered with round decorative concrete columns. The area will be used for outdoor meals and
entertaining.
Signature of the Applicant:
Signature 9f th 7O�,wif
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Date: V `� `-'y%�
from above):
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DEFIMTIONS
Maintenance or Repair: The act or process of applying measures to sustain the existing form,
integrity, and material of a building or structure and the existing form or vegetative cover of a
site. It may include initial stabilization work, where necessary, as well as on-going maintenance
and repair. Samples of material may be requested.
Restoration: The act of accurately recovering the form and details of a property as it appears
at a particular period of time, which may involve the removal of later additions or alterations, or
the replacement of missing features. All applications for restoration shall include: elevations, site
and landscape plans (if necessary), and other supplementary information that will support the
proposed project.
Rehabilitation: The process of repairing or altering an historic building so that an efficient
contemporary use is achieved, while preserving those significant, historical, architectural or
cultural features which establish the character of the property. All applications for
rehabilitation shall include: elevations, site and landscape plans (if necessary), and other
supplementary information that will support the proposed project.
Excavation: The process of performing an archaeological dig to recover artifacts, historical
material, or other archaeological features. It is recommended that the applicant include a 300 -
word statement describing the project, its methodology, and where the recovered material will
be disposed.
Demolition: The process of destroying or tearing down a building or structure or a part thereof
or the process of removing or destroying an archeological site or a part thereof. The
Applicant(s) shall include a report explaining why the proposed action should occur. If this
action is to occur for financial hardships all pertinent financial data should be included. Any
other material to the application is also encouraged as supplementary information.
New Construction: The process of constructing a building or structure that has never existed at
that location. Applications shall include: a site plan, elevations, floor plan, and landscape plan.
Relocation: The act of preserving an historic structure which cannot remain on its existing
site by physically moving it to a new location. Applications shall include a report justifying
the relocation and indicating that efforts to preserve the building would not be feasible and
justifying the proposed relocation site.
Special Certificate of Appropriateness — Those certificates involving the demolition, removal,
reconstruction, alteration or new construction of an individual site or in a district which requires
detennination by the Historic Preservation Board before such certificate can be issued.
Standard Certificate of Appropriateness — Those certificates based on such specific guidelines
and standards, as may be officially adopted by the Historic Preservation Board, and for which
issuance has been, authorized by such _board upon findingsbythe Board that proposed actions are --
in accord with such official guidelines and standards.
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REGULAR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
❑ On-site Inspection
Date
❑ Analysis Preparation Date
❑ Owner Notification Advertisement Date
❑ Notification of Decision Date
❑ Additional Materials Requested Date
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approved ❑ Denied ❑ Approved, pending modifications ❑ Final Approval
Signature of Historic Preservation Board Chairperson
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Date
SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
❑ On-site Inspection
Date
❑ Analysis Preparation Date
❑ Owner Notification Advertisement Date
❑ Notification of Decision Date
❑ Additional Materials Requested Date
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approved ❑ Denied ❑ Approved, pending modifications O Final Approval
Signature of the Historic Preservation Board Chairperson Date
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