TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: August 12, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 156-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE HISTORIC REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 310 NE 1ST AVENUE, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED HEREIN; DETERMINING THAT THE COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION (LDR) SECTION 4.5.1(J), TAX EXEMPTION FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and consider Resolution No. 156-25; approving a Historic Property Ad Valorem Tax Exemption request for improvements to the contributing structure and property located at 310 NE 1st Avenue.
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Background:
The subject 0.154-acre property is located within the Locally and Nationally Registered Old School Square Historic District. The property contains a circa 1940, one-story Minimal Traditional style structure that is classified as contributing within the district. Distinguishing architectural features include a secondary gable form inset within the primary front facing gable on the east, a porch recessed below the gable below and supported by cross-brace wood posts, a brick chimney, and composition shingles. The structure includes 6/6 double hung windows, that replaced the original awning windows in 2001.
On January 4, 2023, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) approved a Certificate of Appropriateness and Variance (2022-292) request for an addition and exterior modifications to the existing contributing structure. Specifically, the following:
• A 1,290-square foot rear addition with garage and enclosure of the existing carport.
• Installation of a pool and deck, rear driveway for the addition with garage;
• Minor façade alterations including repainting of t...
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