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Why it matters: The four-building complex contains several early- to mid-20th-century structures identified in staff materials as contributing to the Marina Historic District's character. The proposal affects density (the site remains nonconforming for units per acre), parking layout, building elevations and the finished-floor elevations needed for flood resilience. Staff characterized the property as in poor condition and recommended improvements while documenting the historic fabric and standards that apply.

Architect Simeon Kirilove and the project team presented plans showing limited changes to building footprints, interior renovations, a removal of a deteriorated garage structure, and vertical lifts to meet the minimum FEMA finished-floor elevation. Staff summarized the need for a combination of waivers, three variance findings, an internal adjustment and an after-the-fact demolition permit. The architect said the garage had partially collapsed and had been removed before the present ownership's submittal; the demolition request was therefore presented after the fact.

Neighbors and Marina-area stakeholders addressed the board during public comment. Some neighbors urged demolition and redevelopment in a different form because of the site's poor condition and public-safety concerns; other members of the community and an architectural reviewer urged preservation and careful rehabilitation of the historic structures. Staff noted the project will remain nonconforming in unit density but that the design aims to retain massing and many historic features.

Board deliberations focused on several technical points: whether to allow a Second Floor addition that sits within the existing nonconforming setbacks (the applicant proposed to match existing setbacks rather than enlarge them), the method to vertically relocate and raise floors to meet FEMA requirements, the appropriateness of changing certain façade materials to a unified stucco, and landscaping and off-street parking configuration. Staff advised that the addition should be subordinate and that additions should typically be placed at the least-public sides of contributing buildings; the board considered whether the proposed addition met that standard.

Outcome and conditions: After discussion, the board approved the COA, site plan, variances and waivers, subject to conditions including: use of historically appropriate driveway/paving materials (to reflect district character), an emphasis on native and drought-tolerant planting (including reintroduction of sable palms where appropriate), and that the final color palette be compatible with district character (staff retained administrative review authority for color where appropriate). The board also recorded findings related to relocation methodology and required the standard technical compliance items be addressed at plan certification stage.

The vote was unanimous. Staff will process the conditioned approvals and coordinate required technical certification, plat-exemption steps (to combine lots administratively) and the permit reviews necessary to implement vertical lifts and construction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HPB Meeting 09-17-2025 5:01 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Historic Preservation Board approved a multi-structure rehabilitation and site plan for 139'143 SE Seventh Avenue (Marina Historic District), granting variances, waivers and demolition-after-the-fact approval while conditioning the project on historically appropriate driveway materials, a more native plant palette and careful color choices.","taxTitle","Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",5598,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5980096,"Board approves windows and door replacements at Michael Singer estate with limits on reflective glass",3225,1582000,4807000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766492-50bcc1419e85af9d4c5ae3d8c1a477ac&start=1582&end=4807","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766492-50bcc1419e85af9d4c5ae3d8c1a477ac/thumbnail_1582000.jpg","/articles/5980096/Delray-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Board-approves-windows-and-door-replacements-at-Michael-Singer-estate-with-limits-on-reflective-glass","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5980096-882f1d8702dfe32b4fae0e9b0a0b12bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896535&Signature=FYszW-EwhARdLYF8g~M1q2~VjMlvBwYHrxynvOxy3P0BMZdPCH8Ha0vng~HqdnW7Py~vMBRs42S6432-esATQ8ZDjUlCToOnW-I2jBhESyK7zWez9XeliKZxFkCoh5TnLLkPmawplql01OVqHcdiNkMEue6UG7w-YacbqLTH7IT4RZqZrnvkdIh0M3madrdZFvWo~N-J7qmEhi7HKeFVUhykgJ61LiIwRdoh7xQBvgrEMsNplGUMDX607AHjEL2MV1sM6ZTjPQXbjuRVmYtfnNBlmu2OieNEGoyNLFl9D4p2COm8tDC17nXk9XVHMtsEzXT2WmhkblbT8jsSD65gQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Preservation Board on Sept. 17 approved a certificate of appropriateness for replacement windows and doors at 321 Northwest First Avenue, property of the estate of artist Michael Singer, while imposing conditions on reflective/low-e glazing. The board approved anodized aluminum frames and allowed certain low-e treatments only on limited openings after public comment and staff analysis.

Why it matters: The property sits within the Old School Square Historic District and contains artwork the estate says it must protect from sunlight. The applicant sought anodized aluminum frames with low-e glass for some west-facing openings to protect artwork and improve hurricane resistance; staff and the board weighed energy-code needs, historic visual consistency, and long-term conservation goals.

Jason Bregman, a personal representative of the estate, described Michael Singer's national reputation and said the estate plans to retain the property for foundation use. Bregman told the board the replacements are needed for hurricane protection, energy efficiency and to protect valuable artwork: \"...the old openings with shutters are being replaced for security, hurricane protection, energy efficiency, and aesthetics.\" He also said the estate used anodized aluminum frames to match existing appearance and had ordered windows with low-e coating for some west-facing openings.

Staff noted the structure is classified as a noncontributing ranch-style residence from 1975 but pointed out the board's previous direction: contributing structures must use clear (no tint or reflective low-e) glazing, while noncontributing structures may use gray-colored (\"graya\") glass to meet Florida Building Code energy calculations. Staff warned that low-e glass varies by manufacturer and can create inconsistent color/reflectivity over time.

Public commenters strongly supported retaining the property and protecting the artwork; neighbors said the site contributes to a mature tree canopy. The board debated whether to require the applicant to substitute gray-tinted (graya) glass or approve the low-e glazing as proposed. The applicant said some windows were already ordered and in a warehouse and expressed concern about the extra cost of field reglazing versus factory replacement (the applicant estimated reglazing might be in the mid-thousands of dollars, \"probably somewhere around $8,000\").

Decision and conditions: The board approved the COA for 321 NW First Avenue with conditions: (1) the garage-facing window identified in the staff materials (window 13) must use a gray tint (graya) rather than low-e reflective glass, (2) the proposed front entry will be frosted glass as shown in the application and was included in the approval, and (3) other window changes that meet administrative standards may proceed. Staff explained that most replacement windows around the property would be handled administratively and that only the limited west-facing glazing required board direction.

Staff also recorded on the record that the property remains legally single-family residential use; if the foundation or owners change the use to a commercial operation in the future (studio/office-only without residency), a separate change-of-use or permitting would be required.

The board's action balanced the estate's stated need to protect artwork with the historic-district goal of visual compatibility and the city's energy-code requirements for noncontributing structures. The applicant may proceed to permitting under the conditions set by the board.","The Historic Preservation Board granted a certificate of appropriateness for window and door replacements at 321 NW First Avenue (estate of artist Michael Singer) but limited reflective/low-e glass to specific openings and required a gray tint on a visible garage window.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5980101,"Historic board approves metal roof for 19 South Swinton Avenue with option to use metal shingle",907,611000,1518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766492-50bcc1419e85af9d4c5ae3d8c1a477ac&start=611&end=1518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766492-50bcc1419e85af9d4c5ae3d8c1a477ac/thumbnail_611000.jpg","/articles/5980101/Delray-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Historic-board-approves-metal-roof-for-19-South-Swinton-Avenue-with-option-to-use-metal-shingle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5980101-b4beae9bf15d39f7bc5b762150206136/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896535&Signature=e-HjbNIdSP6PPxOMnflW4Q4ALf7jDad4LLMGiD-roSJ3olWS790ttCaQDG0VxkPuOWG3N4hkfHOda0CoDuRtkhqADan9ZaIIm3cIW-30lETV~ni9k0Ad9PekRY8CmgCw~BDg2419q6jkcsfR6kryYztZFVUPnSy8cGUSzXQtSwDow6IjjTsFX7~n5pdVd9DcgyGxOq-LXa5e2ahLgvug2xb-Kg-iMIpl~lSDCy1zN5akNt5KcrftxQvoKdW-5ft1-jOyVfZu6bid51cZlNm6DNT~BBsu3aKL6G5m2BKc6X9zonqGGcN9-ztWOcleiHilT5iReTUNCLxd-yxFd3afjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Preservation Board on Sept. 17 approved a certificate of appropriateness and level-1 site-plan for 19 South Swinton Avenue to replace an aging asphalt shingle roof with a metal roofing system. The board voted to allow a standing-seam metal roof but indicated a metal shingle (three-dimensional/architectural shingle in metal) would better preserve the building's historic character.

Why it matters: The house sits inside the Old School Square Historic District, and the board applied the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and local visual compatibility rules to determine whether the proposed material change would be appropriate. The applicant said the existing roof is at the end of its useful life and sought a long-lived replacement.

Lee Cohen, speaking for the owners, told the board the property is \"about a half a block South Of Atlantic on Swinton Ave\" and described the proposal as \"a request for a level 1 site plan application for material and color change for the roof.\" He said, \"the current roof is asphalt shingle roof, and we would like to install a new mill finish standing seam metal roof. It is only for the material that's being changed. There is no modifications to the existing shape or the pitch of the roof.\" Michelle Hewitt, planner, explained the property's history and noted metal roofing had been used case-by-case in the district but that asphalt shingle would be the most historically compatible material in some cases.

Board members discussed whether to require a metal shingle (which staff said could be handled administratively) or to approve standing-seam metal. Commissioner Benjamin Baffer warned the board that \"it is changing the historic character of the building\" but said he supported the metal roof. Cost considerations were raised by the applicant and discussed by board members and staff; staff advised the board that cost is not a criterion in applying code standards and that the board should decide based on compatibility.

Outcome and next steps: The board approved the certificate of appropriateness (COA HP000096-2025) and the level-1 site-plan for 19 South Swinton Avenue, finding the request consistent with the comprehensive plan and land-development regulations. The board also instructed staff that a metal shingle would be an acceptable administrative alternative; however, approving a standing-seam roof would not automatically authorize metal shingle unless the motion specified it. The vote was recorded in roll call as all members present voting yes.

The property owner may proceed to permit following the board action. Staff noted that if the applicant elects to pursue metal shingle rather than standing seam, that material could be reviewed under administrative authority rather than returning to the board.

The board's decision preserves flexibility for the applicant while documenting that the board considered visual compatibility and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards in reaching its approval.","The Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board approved a certificate of appropriateness and level-1 site-plan for 19 South Swinton Avenue to replace aging asphalt shingles with a metal roof; the board recommended a metal shingle as the preferred material but allowed standing-seam as acceptable.","actionData","errors"]

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