TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: May 3, 2022
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ACCEPTANCE OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, BETWEEN VISTA DEL MAR SOUTH AND SEABREEZE AVENUE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 212 SEABREEZE AVENUE.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and consider acceptance of a drainage easement along the west side of the single-family residence, between Vista Del Mar and Seabreeze Avenue on the property located at 212 Seabreeze Avenue.
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Background:
The subject property located at 212 Seabreeze Avenue consists of Lot 21 and the West 35 Feet of Lot 22, Delray Beach Esplanade, is zoned Single Family Residential (R-1-AA) and is individually listed to the Local Register of Historic Places, known as the Sewell C. Biggs House. The Drainage Easement expands the existing easement on the property to accommodate a larger stormwater pipe, which will aid in improving drainage in the surrounding neighborhood. The property is currently under construction and the execution of the easement is required prior to certificate of occupancy.
The original structure was built in 1955 and contained 1,594 square feet, including a glass entry vestibule on the ground floor. In the early 1980’s a 1,156-1st floor addition was constructed on the north side of the property.
At its meeting of June 15, 2005, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) recommended approval for individual historic designation of 212 Seabreeze Avenue to be known as The Sewell C. Biggs House. At its meeting of July 5, 2005, the City Commission passed Ordinance 50-05 that listed the subject property on the Local Register of Historic Places. Named for the original owner, Sewell C. Biggs, and designed by architect Paul Rudolph, the structure is representative of 20th century regional modernism tailored for the Florida environment.
At its meeting of July 18, 2018, the HPB approved a ...
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