TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager
DATE: October 20, 2020
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RESOLUTION NO. 174-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION TO HIDEAWAY BY THE SEA, LLC, FOR THE HISTORIC REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 128 SE 7TH 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. 174-20; approving a Historic Property Ad Valorem Tax Exemption request for improvements to the contributing structure and property located at 128 SE 7th Avenue.
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Background:
The subject property is located on the west side of SE 7th Avenue, between SE 1st Street and SE 2nd Street. The 0.16-acre lot measures 50’ wide x 135’ deep and contains an existing 1,660 sq. ft. duplex. The historic Post-World War II, Mid-Century Modern style structure was built in 1949 and is classified as contributing to the Marina Historic District, zoned RM (Multi-Family Residential).
In 2003, a Certificate of Appropriateness (2003-053) was administratively approved for rebuilding of the flat roof over the existing enclosed porch on the front façade (East Elevation) with modified bitumen.
At its June 13, 2018 meeting the Historic Preservation Board approved a COA (2017-274) request for exterior renovations and additions to the existing duplex including:
1. Construction of two (2) 65 sq. ft. bathroom additions on the south side of the structure, one bathroom for each dwelling unit of the duplex;
2. Construction of two new pools (one on the east side of the property and one on the west side of the property);
3. Installation of dark anodized bronze aluminum impact-resistant windows and doors...
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