Jupiter Historic Resources Board Agenda Regular Meeting AUGUST 20, 2018 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Jamie Stuve Town Attorney, Thomas J. Baird Vice-Chairperson Debi Murray Asst. Director of Planning and Zoning, Board Member Carlos Bonilla Stephanie Thoburn Board Member Brad Mayo Principal Planner and Staff Liaison, Board Member Patricia Walsh David Kemp Board Member Trisha Estabrook Planner, Garret Watson Board Member Nicolette Asselin Secretary, Catherine Baglia Board Member Teri Grooms Board Member Sara Misselhorn Board Member Yanmei Li
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Welcome new Board Members Teri Grooms and Sara Misselhorn
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes: February 26, 2018 (Exhibit 1)
4. Sims House at 322 Center Street Local Historical Designation Application – Board Action Required: Staff recommends the Board evaluate the local historic designation application (Exhibit 2) for the house at 322 Center Street. Pursuant to Sec. 27- 1675.9(4)(a) of the Town Code, the Board should receive comments from the public and propose any changes to the application prior to the Board’s public hearing on September 5, 2018. At the September 5th meeting, staff recommends the Board recommend to the Town Council adoption of the local historic designation for the house at 322 Center Street.
5. 2018 Historic Resources Board Priorities Amendment - Board Action Required: Staff recommends the Board amend the 2018 List of Historic Resources Board Priorities (Exhibit 3) to include a Florida Historical Marker for Cinquez Park ahead of the marker for Suni Sands. To date, the owner of the Suni Sands (aka Inlet Village Hotel) property has not filed any development applications with the Town and staff recommends not moving Jupiter Historic Resources Board – Meeting Agenda August 20, 2018 Page 2
forward at this time with a marker because it would be difficult to locate it on the property. Therefore, staff recommends prioritizing the Cinquez Park marker before the one for Suni Sands, which will also coincide with the upcoming opening of the Cinquez Park. The application for the Suni Sands Florida Historical Marker will be brought to the Historical Resources Board at a meeting later this year.
6. Staff updates on the 1913 Aicher House and FEC Train Depot
7. Board Comments
8. Public Comments
9. Adjourn
Next Meeting: September 5, 2018
Exhibits Exhibit 1 – February 26, 2018 HRB Draft Meeting Minutes Exhibit 2 – Sims House at 322 Center Street Local Historic Designation Application Exhibit 3 – 2018 Historic Resources Board Priorities with Recommended Revisions cc: JHRB Members Other Recipients Mr. Brad Mayo Thomas Baird, Town Attorney Ms. Debi Murray John Sickler, Director, Planning & Zoning Ms. Patricia C. Walsh Stephanie Thoburn, Asst. Director, Planning & Zoning Mr. Carlos Bonilla Sally Boylan, Town Clerk Ms. Jamie Stuve Richard Procyk, Palm Beach County HRRB Member Ms. Trisha Estabrook Chris Davenport, PBC Archaeologist Ms. Nicolette Asselin Megan McDonald, DOS/Division of Historical Resources Ms. Teri Grooms Bonnie Dearborn, DOS/BHP Ms. Sara Misselhorn Joe Mankowski, Town Archaeological & Historical Consultant Ms. Yanmei Li
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HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD (JHRB) RESCHEDULED MEETING MINUTES February 26, 2018
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jamie Stuve at 4:00 P.M.
Present were: Chair Jamie Stuve, Board Members Nicolette Asselin; Carlos Bonilla, Trisha Estabrook, Yanmei Li, Brad Mayo, Debi Murray, Patricia Walsh; Ms. Stephanie Thoburn, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning; Mr. Dave Kemp, Principal Planner and Staff Liaison; Mr. Silas Read, Staff Liaison; Ms. Catherine Baglia, Secretary.
Others Present: Mr. Josh Liller of the Loxahatchee River Historical Society
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Site Visit to Jupiter FEC Train Depot (4:00 P.M.): The Board and Staff viewed and discussed the interior layout and size of the interior interpretive signage. The largest display case, which will house the roll top desk, will be located inside the northeast door of the Train Depot. Smaller cases will be positioned on the south and northeast interior of the larger one. The interpretive signs will be positioned on the perimeter of the interior walls throughout the Train Depot.
2. Approval of Agenda: Board Member Brad Mayo moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Board Member Patricia Walsh; motion passed unanimously (8-0).
3. Approval of Minutes: January 23, 2018: Chairperson Jamie Stuve made the following corrections to the minutes: • On page 2, in the fourth paragraph, in the second sentence, add the word “yet” so it reads “signed off by the Coast Guard but not yet accepted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).” • Revise the last sentence in the same paragraph to read, “She stated that the BLM may be taking on the responsibility of the lens in the future.” Vice Chair Murray made the following correction: • On page 2, in the seventh paragraph, in the second sentence change the word “do” to read correctly as “due”.
Board Member Nicolette Asselin moved to approve the minutes as amended; seconded by Board Member Brad Mayo; motion passed unanimously (8-0).
4. Jupiter FEC Train Depot Interpretive Historic Signage: Mr. Kemp informed the Board that the Jupiter FEC Train Depot interpretive signs had been updated to reflect the comments and suggestions that Staff received at the previous January 23, 2018 meeting. He asked the Board for their comments and input on the updated signs (Exhibit #3 of the agenda).
Sign #1 – “How did the railroad transform Jupiter?” Board members suggested adding a notation of where the picture had been taken from and adding a comparison phDRAFToto of the current day view from the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
Sign #2 – “The Celestial Railroad 1889-1895” JHRB Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 Page 2
Mr. Josh Liller of the Loxahatchee River Historical Society mentioned that, for accuracy, in the first sentence of the paragraph below the Celestial Railroad photo, “West Palm Beach” should be changed to “Palm Beach Island”.
Board Members suggested that the Celestial Railroad location be more enhanced on the map.
Sign #3 – “Jupiter, Florida Exports to the North” Chair Stuve mentioned that she had a photo of someone in the shed. She asked Staff to include how Henry Flagler offered to buy the Celestial Railroad. Ms. Thoburn said Staff would follow up with Mr. Liller on locating the photo.
Board Mem. Bonilla suggested adding street names and linking them to the current streets. Chair Stuve agreed with the suggestion.
Chair Stuve questioned the accuracy of the text “establishment of large plantations throughout the state.” Mr. Kemp stated that Staff would research it for accuracy.
Vice Chair Murray stated that it was unnecessary to state “(see photo above)”. She stated that it was not necessary to capitalize every word in the captions.
Board Mem. Asselin opined about the floating text needing to make more sense in the layout. Ms. Thoburn replied that the Town’s graphics department would be addressing the issue.
Chair Stuve stated that the pineapple house in the photo was not there originally but had been moved to the plantation.
Sign #4 – “The 1915 Jupiter FEC Train Depot” Board Mem. Asselin suggested adding more information on Jim Crow and the segregation laws.
Mr. Liller suggested adding “Segregation Laws” after his name and adding more information on his implication on the railroads.
Board Mem. Li asked that the word “for” be taken out of the lower paragraph in the second sentence so it reads “”with for about 350 square feet”. She asked Staff to change the word “know” to “known” in the second line from the bottom.
Sign #5 – The Illustrated Timeline Vice Chair Murray commended Staff on the sign and suggested making the railroad track larger.
Sign #6 – “The Premier Tourist Destination” Mr. Liller stated that the photo on the bottom left was from the Noble Spencer collection, Loxahatchee River Historical Society. He informed Staff that he would research the exact date of the photograph.
Vice Chair Murray informed Staff that she had some of the original negatives of the photos. Mr. Kemp stated that they would obtain the best quality photographs for the signs.
Chair Stuve commented that Trapper Nelson didn’t come until the 1930 timeframe and suggested taking out that portion of text. Vice Chair Murray agreed with taking out the text and adding text about the entertainment at the time, such as boating, fishing and hunting. Chair Stuve suggested adding text onDRAFT the lodgings, the Wayside Inn and the Carlin House.
Sign #7 – “Creation of West Jupiter” JHRB Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 Page 3
Chair Stuve suggested adding more information on the Seminoles and the Bowers store where they would trade their pelts, hogs and venison.
Board Mem. Mayo suggested adding a landmark of where the places are located today. Mr. Liller suggested adding that the Bowers store was located on Eganfuskee Street.
Vice Chair Murray suggested adding text on the bottom stating that the photo shows how the Seminole women would sit together outside while the men would trade their goods in the store. She suggested rewording the first sentence to clarify that the railroad was located along the west side of Sawfish Bay Park.
Mr. Liller suggested adding information on Neptune since the Post Office was called Neptune until 1910 and the school nearby was called The Neptune School.
Chair Stuve suggested adding a bold colored border to give it more contrast.
Sign #8 Historic Train Depots Board members suggested making the sign larger.
Board Mem. Mayo and Chair Stuve suggested labeling the photos. Chair Stuve suggested including the period that the photo was taken and including the JUPITER. with the same font as the Jupiter FEC Train Depot sign.
Sign #9 “Plumosus - The Fern and the Renegade City” Mr. Liller commented for accuracy that the fern was grown in the Jupiter area for fifty years instead of thirty. He suggested revising the text to read “the fern industry had died away declined due to…” so there is no conflict.
Vice Chair Murray stated that the William Carlin White quote should not be in italics.
Board Mem. Asselin questioned the accuracy of “The move was made in defiance of high taxes and the Town’s infamous speed trap scandal.”
Board Mem. Mayo informed the Board that the Town of Jupiter had lost its charter in 1929 and it was believed to involve Plumosus City. Ms. Thoburn recalled Plumosus City losing their charter. She informed the Board that Staff would inquire with the Town Clerks office on the matter. Mr. Liller volunteered to research the subject.
Sign #10 “A Familiar Place to Sit” Chair Stuve informed Staff that the photo on the right of the sign was not of the Simmons family. Mr. Kemp replied that it would be replaced with a photo of Ida’s mother Rebecca.
Vice Chair Murray asked Staff to remove the second sentence from the bottom, “Ida still resides on part of her family’s homestead.” Due to it dating the panels. She asked Staff to remove “for nearly a century.” in the last sentence.
Mr. Liller and other Board Members commented on the lengthiness of the first sentence on the right column.
Sign #11 “MovingDRAFT forward…” Vice Chair Murray suggested adding a caption such as “Readying the Aicher House for the move to Sawfish Bay Park” under the top right picture of the Aicher House. She suggested rewording the sentence below the title “as it has throughout history” for accuracy. JHRB Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 Page 4
Board Mem. Mayo suggested rethinking the “Where do we go from here?” in the title. Vice Chair Murray suggested changing it to “Never forgetting”.
Sign #12 Picture of FEC Train Staff informed the Board that they would be adding a credit for the photo.
Vice Chair Murray suggested adding text about the FEC Railroad continuing to run today.
Mr. Liller and other Board Members suggested adding an additional panel showing the evolution of the FEC Railroad trains through the years.
Sign #13 Aerial Photo Mr. Kemp suggested taking a current picture from the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse for comparison. Board Mem. Mayo and other Board Members were in favor of adding a similar current photo to the sign.
Chair Stuve suggested adding the famous Perry Como quote that he would say at the end of his television show about going home to Jupiter, his little piece of paradise.
Sign #14 Acknowledgments Chair Stuve and Vice Chair Murray commented on the excessive amount of names on the panel.
Mr. Kemp explained that the acknowledgments were of those who donated money, materials or time for the restoration work that was done through The Loxahatchee Guild. He added that “PGA of America” was added because of their donation of the display cases.
Vice Chair Murray questioned why nothing after the “Restoration” was mentioned. Mr. Kemp replied that this would be reworked.
Vice Chair Murray praised Staff and Mr. Read for their work on the signs.
4. Board Comments: Chair Stuve informed everyone that the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse grounds were now open to the public and that they have added twice a day sign-up guided tours. She also mentioned that over 2,200 people attended the annual Sea Fest for Kids on Saturday, February 24th.
Ms. Thoburn informed the Board that Staff was working on obtaining a Water Taxi grant through the Florida Inlet Navigational District (FIND). Initially the boat would travel from Sawfish Bay Park to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
5. Public Comments: None.
ADJOURN: Chair Jamie Stuve adjourned the meeting at 5:25 P.M.
The next Jupiter Historic Resources Board Meeting will be on March 19, 2018.
______Catherine Baglia,DRAFT Secretary Jamie Stuve, Chairperson
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DATE: August 13, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council THRU: Matt Benoit, Town Manager
FROM: Stephanie A. Thoburn, Asst. Director of Planning and Zoning
SUBJECT: Sims House at 322 Center Street – Local historic designation of a house built in circa 1924.
HEARING DATES: HRB 08/20/18 Public comment Resolution #68-18 HRB 09/05/18 PZ #18-3430 TC 10/16/18 Quasi-judicial DMK EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Consideration of the local historic designation of the Sims House (circa 1924) located at 322 Center Street.
Background
Reason For Request: The applicant is requesting the Town designate the Sims House as locally historic. The local historic designation would occur concurrent with the site plan and special exception applications (see Attachment A – Site Plan Justification Statement) for an adaptive reuse for the house. The adaptive reuse from residential to commercial uses that are requested on the property include retail food establishment in the single-family residential structure (1,344 square feet [s.f.]) and restaurant in the detached garage (600 s.f.). Section 27-1675.10.3. “Limited commercial uses through adaptive reuse of historic structure regulations” of the Zoning Code (Attachment B) states a structure must be locally designated historic in order for it to qualify for the limited commercial adaptive reuses listed in the Residential Single Family (R-1) Zoning District (Attachment B). Process for local historic designation application consists of the following: • 1st Historic Resources Board meeting – The Board conducts a public meeting to evaluate, provide comments and receive public comments on the application; • 2nd Historic Resources Board meeting – After the close of the 1st public hearing, the Board shall vote at this public hearing and make its recommendation to the Town Council on the application; • Town Council public hearing – The Town Council will consider the application and the Board recommendation and may at the conclusion of the hearing, adopt a resolution approving, approving with conditions, or denying the local historic designation.
The following pertains to the local historic designation of the Sims House (see Attachment C – 322 Center Street Historic Designation Report): • 1910 – The house is located within the Pine Gardens subdivision, which the applicant claims is the first planned development within Palm Beach County (founded in 1909) (see page 5 of report). • 1912-1924 – The property was deeded through some of the prominent Jupiter pioneers such as Wise Perry, Ida Zeigler, J. Thomas Ziegler and Lucy Hepburn during this time period (pages 5-6 of report). • 1924 – The house was built by Eli Sims, an influential Jupiter pioneer and one of the founding father’s during the Town incorporation in 1925 (see page 3 of report). Mr. Sims served as a Town Commissioner from 1925-1927. • 1925-1927 – Mr. Sims was a contractor and mason and came to the Jupiter area with his family to homestead in 1895. He died in 1927 (see page 8 of the report). • 1953 – An aerial photo shows that the house as one of the first residences in the Pine Gardens subdivision (see page 7 of report).
Local Historic Designation Criteria Analysis
Based on Section 27-1675.9(2)(a) of the Town Code (Attachment D), to qualify as a designated historic site, the proposed site must meet one or more of the nine listed criteria of the Code. The historic designation report completed by the applicant states the Sims House meets the following criteria: 1. Is associated in a significant way with the life or activities of a major person of importance (Eli Sims) in Jupiter (pages 5-6, 8 and 12 of Attachment C); Staff Comment: The Town’s historic and archaeological consultant (Advanced Archaeology, Inc.) reviewed the applicant’s report and agrees that the house was associated in a significant way with Eli Sims, who was an original parishioner of the nearby historic People’s Congregational Church (see page 31 [Florida Historic Structure Form] of Attachment C). He was also one of the Town’s first Town Commissioners serving from 1925-1927. 2. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period or method of construction (pages 10-12 of Attachment C). Staff Comment: The Town’s consultant also agrees that the home is a good example of an early Twentieth Century Mission-style house that exhibits few changes. He notes that the architectural style qualifies as an area of historic significance pursuant to the Town Code.
The Town’s consultant and staff conclude that the house meets the criteria of the Town Code to be locally designated as a historic structure and it also meets the National Register of Historic Places criteria for listing as an individual structure.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on the facts and findings contained herein, Staff recommends the Town Council approve Resolution #68-18, which designates the house as a historic site.
Strategic Result: Unique, Small Town Feel
Attachments: Attachment A – Site Plan and Special Exception Justification Statement Attachment B – Town regulations pertaining to limited commercial uses for historic adaptive reuse Attachment C – 322 Center Street Historic Designation Report Attachment D - Town Code Local Historic Designation Criteria Attachment E – 322 Center Street Application for Historic Site Designation
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Seven0Nine Partners, LLC 709 Pinegrove Ave. Jupiter, Florida 33458
SITE PLAN APPLICAITON 322 CENTER STREET Justification Statement June 14, 2018
1. Introduction The Applicant is the owner of 322 Center Street in the Town of Jupiter. The subject site is located at the southeast intersection of Center Street and Pinegrove Avenue in the North Pine Gardens neighborhood. The property consists of a single-family residence with a detached garage (added in the 1950’s) that was built by an early pioneer of the Town, Eli Sims (c. 1924).
An application for Historic Designation of the subject property is being reviewed concurrently with this application.
2. Request The Applicant is requesting Site Plan approval and Special Exception approval for adaptive reuse of the existing single-family residence. The proposed uses on the property are Food Retail in the single-family residential structure (1,344 SF) and restaurant in the detached garage (600 SF).
Ordinance 15-17 permits the adaptive reuse of single-family residence as a special exception based on the following criteria: 1) Shall front on a major collector road which has been identified in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. 2) Shall be a designated local historic structure. 3) Shall meet all performance standards of the R-1 zoning district. (a) All uses and activities permitted as use by right, conditional use, special exception, or special permit in any district shall conform to the standards of performance in this article and shall be so constructed, maintained, and operated so as not to be injurious or offensive to the occupants of adjacent premises by reason of the emission or creation of noise, vibration, smoke, dust or other particulate matter, toxic or noxious waste materials, odors, fire and explosive hazard or glare. (b) The regulations and requirements of this article are intended to enhance the residential character of the Town and the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Town. (c) The regulations in this division shall apply to all zoning districts unless an exception is specifically noted. 4) Be compatible and/or consistent with the established character of the neighborhood. 5) Shall not create substantial negative impacts on the surrounding or adjacent residential uses. 6) Restaurants shall be subject to the following additional limitations: a. Drive-thru service is prohibited. b. Catering, including transporting food prepared on-site to off-site locations, is prohibited. c. A license only for beer and wine consumption on-site is permitted. 1
322 Center Street Site Plan Application Town of Jupiter June 14, 2018 7) Cooking food shall be limited to utilizing light and medium-duty commercial cooking appliances as defined in the Florida Building Code.
The proposed adaptive reuse of the subject site complies with all of the above mentioned standards.
3. Parking The site will be improved with a total of eleven (11) parking spaces. There will be six (6) spaces, including one (1) handicap space located off of the 16’ alley and directly behind the existing garage portion of the historic home. Five (5) angled parking spaces are proposed on the west side of the home, off of Pinegrove Avenue. The parking ratio is consistent with the requirements of Code Section 27-1258.
One loading space is proposed at the west side of the garage portion of the home. This space will be available for deliveries during specified hours as to not interfere with the operations of the business. Deliveries will be made utilizing small box trucks due to the size of the local business operation.
The two proposed uses, Food Retail and Restaurant (including outdoor seating) require a total of 13 parking spaces. The Applicant is also the owner of the adjacent commercial (legal non- conforming) property to the east of the subject site (312 Center Street). Two (2) parallel parking spaces are proposed off the alley, along the southern property boundary of 312 Center Street. A shared parking agreement will be entered to allow for two (2) off-site parking spaces to be located on the adjacent parcel.
4. Traffic The proposed adaptive reuse of the subject site (food retail and restaurant) will result in a maximum peak hour increase of 7 trips. The increase in peak hour trips is less than twenty (20), therefore a traffic study is not required. The project has an insignificant impact on area thoroughfare roadways.
The location of the subject property, within a pedestrian and bicycle friendly neighborhood, lends itself to promote the alternate modes of transportation for patrons.
5. Landscaping The site will be landscaped with native material to enhance the character of the existing historic home. The vehicular use/ parking areas will be landscaped per the Code requirements. There is existing landscaping in the backyard portion of the site that will remain.
CONSISTENCY WITH CODE - SECTION 27-96 CRITERIA FOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION REVIEW
1. Proposed development is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Town of Jupiter Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed development is consistent with the intent of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
2. Proposed development is consistent with any applicable, countywide land development regulations.
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322 Center Street Site Plan Application Town of Jupiter June 14, 2018 The proposed new development will comply with the land development regulations for all applicable jurisdictions.
3. Proposed development is consistent with all applicable land development regulations and all other portions of this Code. 4. All applicable land development regulations associated with this petition have been reviewed and utilized in preparing the required plans. The application requires no variances or waivers as part of the site plan.
5. Proposed development is compatible and/or consistent with the established or proposed character of a neighborhood or area.
The proposed development will have minimal impact on the adjacent neighborhood or surrounding area. The preservation in place of this historic home prohibits and further development of the site.
6. Proposed development does not create or excessively increase traffic congestion or otherwise affect public safety.
The proposed project is to allow for the adaptive reuse of a historic residential structure. The proposed use is Food Retail, which will accommodate a small portion of the building.
7. Adequate levels of service for public facilities, including but not limited to, transportation, water supply, drainage, and sanitation, available concurrent with the impacts of the development proposed by the application.
All public facilities that service the site have sufficient capacity to meet the needs of the facility. The Town’s water department currently serves the site. A Capacity Reservation Request Letter has been provided to the Utilities Department.
8. The proposed development does not significantly reduce light and air to adjacent properties.
There is no proposed increase in size or height of the existing historic residential structure. There will be some site modifications, but they will not impact the availability of light and air to adjacent properties.
9. The proposed development does not adversely affect property values in adjacent areas.
The preservation in place of this historic residential structure will only enhance the neighborhood and the surrounding properties. This project is a great addition to the Pine Gardens North neighborhood and the Town of Jupiter.
10. The proposed development would not be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property in accord with existing regulations.
The proposed development will not deter the development of adjacent properties, as all of the surrounding properties are built out.
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322 Center Street Site Plan Application Town of Jupiter June 14, 2018 11. The proposed development does not create noise or visual pollution.
The proposed development shall be subject to all applicable noise and visual regulations as stated on the Town’s Code.
12. The proposed development does not negatively impact adjacent natural systems or public facilities, such as parks.
The subject site is currently developed as a single-family residence. This application is to preserve the historic structure and allow for adaptive reuse of the existing site and building.
13. The proposed development provides pedestrian amenities, including, but not limited to, benches, trash receptacles, and/or bicycle racks.
The proposed new development shall provide an ADA compliant pedestrian pathway to the proposed building entrance. Benches, trash receptacles, and bicycle racks shall also be added as part of this petition.
SECTION 27-98. CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS The request is for adaptive reuse within a historically designated building within the R-1 zoning district.
1. The proposed special exception use shall be compatible with the character and use (existing and future) of the surrounding property in its function; hours of operation; type and amount of traffic to be generated; building location, mass, height and setback; and other relevant factors peculiar to the proposed special exception use and the surrounding property.
The proposed use is compatible with the character and use of the surrounding property, as it is an existing historic structure. The subject site was developed with the residential structure in 1924. This application is to allow for the adaptive reuse of this building while maintaining its historic character.
2. The proposed special exception use shall not have a detrimental impact on surrounding properties based on:
a. The number of persons anticipated to be using, residing, or working on the property as a result of the special exception use;
The proposed food retail use is limited to a small portion of the historic building. The site layout has been designed to limit the impact on the surrounding properties. The property directly adjacent to the south and east is owned by the same owner as the subject site. The subject property is along Center Street and is located on a hard corner with Pinegrove Avenue.
b. The degree of noise, odor or other potential nuisance factors generated by the special exception use; and
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322 Center Street Site Plan Application Town of Jupiter June 14, 2018 The proposed development shall be subject to all applicable noise and visual regulations as stated on the Town’s Code. The proposed adaptive reuse of the subject site prohibits any increase in the intensity of the subject site.
c. The effect on the amount and flow of traffic within the vicinity of the proposed special exception use.
The applicant has provided a traffic study that demonstrates the proposed vehicular trips.
6. Conclusion This application is a first for the Town of Jupiter and has only been made possible through the hard work and dedication of Staff and constituents. The adaptive reuse and preservation of this property will be a great addition to the Town of Jupiter and it will add to its vibrant history.
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Attachment B – Limited commercial uses through adaptive reuse of historic structure regulations
Sec. 27-1675.10.3. Limited commercial uses permitted through adaptive reuse of historic structures.
(a) Intent. To provide an incentive to preserve and locally designate historic structures in the Town by allowing certain commercial uses to be included within the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning district. It is the intent of this section to only allow certain types of commercial uses that would have minimal impact on the surrounding residential uses so as to maintain the single family residential character of the neighborhood. (b) Qualification. A commercial use as listed in Section 27-477 is eligible for inclusion in a locally designated historic structure as a special exception use in the R-1 zoning district. (c) Locational criteria: 1. Shall front on a major collector road which has been identified in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Shall be a designated local historic structure. (d) Additional criteria: 1. Shall meet all performance standards of the R-1 zoning district. 2. Be compatible and/or consistent with the established character of the neighborhood. 3. Shall not create substantial negative impacts on the surrounding or adjacent residential uses. 4. Restaurants shall be subject to the following additional limitations: a. Drive-thru service is prohibited; b. Catering, including transporting food prepared on-site to off-site locations, is prohibited; c. A license only for beer and wine consumption on-site is permitted. 5. Cooking food shall be limited to utilizing light and medium-duty commercial cooking appliances as defined in the Florida Building Code. 6. Hours of operations for all allowed uses, except bed and breakfast, shall not extend beyond the hours of 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 7. The use of any outdoor sound amplification machine or device, including but not limited to a radio receiving set, musical instrument, compact disc, tape, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device for the production or reproduction of sound shall be prohibited.
ARTICLE VI. DISTRICTS
DIVISION 4. – RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY (R-1)
Sec. 27-447. - Use regulations.
(c) Special exceptions. The following uses may be permitted or denied in this district after review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and provided the Town Council determines that the application meets the criteria contained in section 27-98, all other applicable provisions of law, and does not otherwise adversely affect the public. (9) The commercial uses which are listed below, provided the use is associated with the adaptive reuse of a locally designated historic structure (pursuant to the requirements of Section 27-1675.9 of this chapter): a. Art gallery (retail sale), with no outside storage or work permitted; b. Barber shop; c. Beauty salon; d. Bed and breakfast (up to 10 beds); e. Book store; f. Clothing store (retail sale); g. Education services; h. Florist shop; i. Furniture store; j. Home furnishings store; k. Ice cream or candy snack shop; l. Massage therapy; m. Museum; n. Professional offices; o. Restaurant, with restrictions and limitations listed in Section 27-1675.10.3 of this chapter.
DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD JUPITER FLORIDA
322 CENTER STREET (SIMS HOUSE)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION 3 II. LOCATION MAP 4 III. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE 5 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE 10 V. STATEMENT SIGNIFICANCE 12 VI. SOURCES 13
OWNER: ERNIE FIDANZA
REPORT PREPARED BY: KELLY GATTEN
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Sims House is one of the Town of Jupiter’s earliest residences. The home was built by Eli Sims in 1924 and that has significant historical importance for Jupiter. Eli Sims was an influential pioneer and one of the founding father’s during Jupiter’s incorporation.
Eli Sim’s masonry brought about the growth and development in the community including the People’s Congregation church (now Beacon Baptist Church). The Sims House is associated with Jupiter’s early twentieth century heritage. The mission style architecture was a popular design expression in south Florida during the 1920’s and 1930’s.
The original portion of this structure was built in 1924 and resides in its original location. The structure is rectangular in plan and has a building footprint of 45 feet (north to south) by 30 feet (east to west) and is being lovingly restored back to its original condition.
The Sims house is located in the Pine Gardens subdivision within the Town of Jupiter at the address of 322 Center Street and is located on the southeast corner of Pinegrove Avenue/ Center Street intersection. Located in Township 41 South, Range 42 East and Section 1.
LOCATION MAP
322 Center Street Jupiter, Florida 33458
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Lots 3, and 5, Block 1 Of PINE GARDENS, a Subdivision In Section 1, Township 01 South, Range 142 East, Palm Beach County, Florida, according to the Plat of recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, in Plat Book 2, at Pages 76 and 77. 19 Dated August 1b, 1910 Filed September 2b, 1910 Recorded in Deed Book OF 61b , page 136, Palm HISTORICAL AND CULTURALBeach County Records. SIGNIFICANCEConsideration: $10.00
The historical significanceUnder of the and Sims by virtueHouse datesof the back provisions even further of Sectionto the 18296, of Florida, Acts of 1937, title to eertaln the house initial build in 1924. The historical timeline of property deeds that lands hereinafter described, vested in the exchanged hands within some of Jupiter’s most prominent and influential State of Florida and the State by said section o? said chapter is pioneersauthorl such aszed Wise end Perry,empowered Ida Ziegler, to sell J.Thomas said lands Ziegler through and Lucy tho Hepburn.Trustees Of the Internal Improvement Fund of the State of Flori de, and The Sims home resides within the first planned development of Palm beach WHEREAS, Title to tho lands hereinafter described vested in county.the PineState Gardens of Florida subdivision by reason 1910 of only the one failure year after of anyonePalm Beach to redeem became an officialthe hereinafter county of Florida described in July tax 1909. certificates, which were more than two years old at the tåme said law became effective, said certifie— ates Thisbeing building described is associated In the with following the Town words of Jupiter's and figures: early twentieth century heritage and the growth and development of the community Date Description Sec. Twp. R e. Acre 8/1/32 Lots 3 & u, Block 1, Pine 10562 8/7/33 GardensHISTORICAL being TIMELINE a Subdiv OF of PROPERTY of NE} & of SEå as In PB2 Ps 76 & 77, & PB 12 P 21, 1 142 1907 PLOT OF TOWNSHIP 41. (also other lands)
AND WHEREAS, In strict complalnce with Section 9 of Chapter
18296, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1937, and pursuant to notice given
HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF PROPERTY
1912 FEBRUARY HENRY CHUBB to NAPOLEON CURRY It ls hereby certlfled that, pursuant to the provisions of Sectl-on 229L, Revlsed Statutes of the United States, Napoleon Curry has made payment ln full for the property
1912 SEPTEMBER NAPOLEON CURRY to IDA A. ZIEGLER & J.T. ZIEGLER The Ziegler familiy prominent influence in founding Jupiter with John Ziegler as Jupiter 1st Mayor
1912 DECEMBER NAPOLEON CURRY to WISE PERRY & WILLET G SMITH
1913 MARCH WISE PERRY to JAMES S HEPBURN James S Hepburn one of Jupiter’s earliest pioneers, arriving in Jupiter in 1888 by steamboat
1913 MAY JAMES S HEPBURN to LUCY HEPBURN Lucy Hepburn one of Jupiter’s earliest school teachers.
1924 DECEMBER LUCY (HEPBURN) PADGETT to ESSIE SIMS
1925 FEBRUARY INCORPORATION OF JUPITER Pine Gardens subdivision will now be located in 41 Township of Jupiter
1950 MAY ESSIE SIMS (WIDOW) to ETHEL SIMS NSSTE W. SIMS DRAYTON THOMPSON VELMA THOMPSON EDGAR W. SIMS EDITH SIMS CHARLIE SIMS EUNICE SIMS ARTHUR SIMS WILMA SIMS
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The Sims home resides within the first planned development of Palm beach county. Pine Gardens subdivision 1913 Shortly after Palm Beach became an official county of Florida in July 1909.
The aerial view from 1953 shows the Sims house as one of the first residences as compared to the aerial view of 1968.
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The original warranty deed from Lucy (Hepburn) Padgett to Essie Sims
Eli D. Sims – The Sims family came to the Jupiter area to homestead in 1895. Mr. Sims was a Commissioner from 1925-1927. He was Chairman of the school trustees. He was a contractor and mason.
His masonry includes People’s Congregation church as well as his home at 322 Center Street. His grave stone shows his masonic symbol. He passed away in 1927
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
Historic Mission house built in 1924 constructed in masonry with original front entrance limestone pillars. The main structural system used is masonry with a continuous foundation of concrete block with wooden floor joist and frame construction. The facade of the original structure exhibits a lathe and textured stucco exterior.
As an example of the Mission style, this home is also representative of the Town's historic architecture. Based on local architectural and historical significance, the Sims house residence is considered a contributing resource within a potential local historic district comprised of buildings in the immediate vicinity of the Beacon Baptist Church.
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The interior of the Sims home embodies the distinctive characteristics associated with architectural of this style. The interior of the home is adorned with Gothic archways with clipped corner designs, two window inset paired side-by-side double hung doors with wood framework. Ornate fireplace with wood wall structure and original palm tree artwork. The home is being lovely restored back to original condition to emphasize the beauty and detail of this home embodies with attention to original wood floor and ceiling, glass window and tile.
STATEMENT SIGNIFICANCE
The Sims house is historically and architecturally significant because it represents an example of mission style architecture which was popularized in south Florida during the land boom era of the 1920’s.
Notable and influential pioneers owned the property prior to Sim purchase. These prominent owners were the founding fathers of the Town of Jupiter. This residence, as well as others in the area, was owned by an original parishioner of the People's Congregation Church (now the Beacon Baptist Church). As an example of the Mission style, this building is also representative of the Town's historic architecture. Based on its local architectural and historical significance, this residence is considered a contributing resource within a potential local and/or NRHP eligible historic district comprised of buildings in the immediate vicinity of the Beacon Baptist Church. This small potential historic district could be encompassed within the Town of Jupiter's Historic Resources.
The Sims house is an integral part of Jupiter’s history that has contributed to the development of the Town of Jupiter since 1924. It is an asset to the community that represents a historic landmark and provides a sense of place during the future progress and change within the Town of Jupiter. The designation of this structure contributes to the historic stability and integrity of this historic resource and the surrounding neighborhood that comprises other historic structure in the immediate vicinity, which is important for the preservation of the Town of Jupiter’s past heritage.
Sources
1. Original Property Deeds
2. 2002 Draft Janus Research Report - Historic District Analysis
3. Florida Master Site File Form #PB17721 completed by Advanced Archaeology, Inc.
4. People’s Congregational Church Local Historic Designation Report
5. www.jupiter.fl.us/DocumentCenter/view/1975/Jupiter-Incorporates- article US Patent 290919 Signed by President William Taft to Napoleon Curry to develop the land in township 41. This was the very first initial step into what would become modern day Jupiter, Florida.
Certificate of payment receipt dated May 1912 from Napoleon Curry to the Department of Interior, United States Land Office of Gainesville, Florida,
Potential Historic District Along East Center Street
Historic District Analysis Contained in 2002 Janus Research Draft Report
Potentially Eligible Resources in the Survey Area
At this time, within the Town of Jupiter, one resource, the Tindall House, is listed as a Palm Beach County Historic Site and one resource, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, is listed in the NRHP.
Following the completion of the historic resources survey and an evaluation of the resources, the NRHP and local eligibility of the 113 surveyed resources was determined. Seven potentially NRHP-eligible individual resources and three small districts are located in the survey area. These resources are considered potentially eligible for inclusion in the NRHP as part of a potential Multiple Property Submission of the Historic Resources of the Town of Jupiter. These same resources are considered eligible for listing in the Town of Jupiter Register of Historic Places along with eight additional individual resources. The latter eight resources, however, are not considered individually eligible for listing in the NRHP.
NRHP-eligible properties related by a theme, but that are not necessarily located within close proximity to one another, also were evaluated for inclusion within a Multiple Property Submission (MPS). A MPS is a flexible tool used for recording NRHP properties that differs from a traditional NRHP Historic District. A MPS is a collection of individually eligible buildings or small clusters of contiguous buildings related by a theme, common period of development, historic contexts, and primary property types; whereas, a historic district possesses a significant concentration or continuity of buildings.
Seven individual historic resources found within the survey boundaries are considered to be potentially NRHP-eligible as part of a MPS. These resources include a railroad bridge, a school, and four 1920s residential buildings constructed from kits ordered from the Sears, Roebuck, and Co. Catalog of Houses. These resources in this proposed Town of Jupiter’s Historic Resources MPS are considered to be potentially eligible for listing in the NRHP based on their significance in the areas of community planning and development, architecture, engineering, and education. The potential MPS is composed of several historic resources that represent the early twentieth century development and architecture of the Town of Jupiter. In addition, three small historic districts also could be included in the MPS. These districts are described in the following paragraphs.
NRHP-Eligible Historic Districts
An area immediately west of the FEC Railroad Tracks on Florida Avenue and Park Street, between Old Dixie Highway and Town Hall Avenue, yielded a concentration of significant and somewhat diverse resources. The area includes resources that are of both masonry and frame construction, and date from 1911 through the Modern Period. The area is predominantly residential, but includes a church and a duplex. The setting is particularly striking with canopies of mature trees and proximity to the Loxahatchee River. The suggested boundaries for this district are: Town Hall Avenue on the west; Old Dixie Highway on the east; Park Street or the Loxahatchee River on the north, and Florida Avenue on the south. This small potentially local and/or NRHP-eligible historic district could be encompassed within a MPS of the Town of Jupiter’s Historic Resources.
The properties located in the potential Town Hall Historic District that are considered contributing resources include:
• Residence, 1000 N. Old Dixie Highway, constructed 1924 • Residence, 1002 N. Old Dixie Highway, constructed 1912 • Residence, 1020 N. Old Dixie Highway, constructed 1925 • Residence, 104 Florida Avenue, constructed 1913 • Residence, 110 Florida Avenue, constructed 1913 • Residence, 101 Park Street, constructed 1911 • Residence, 105 Park Street, constructed 1945 • Jupiter Presbyterian Church, 110 Park Street, constructed 1920
The Beacon Baptist Church or historic People’s Congregational Church neighborhood features a concentration of small homes surrounding the current Beacon Baptist Church, which was originally known as the People’s Congregational Church. These residences were constructed between 1924 and 1948 and feature mostly wood frame construction with the exception of a Mission style house. The approximate boundaries are Perry Avenue on the east, Hepburn on the west; Edmund Street on the south; and Center Street on the north. The homes also are important because they are associated with some of the early parishioners of the former People’s Congregational Church. This small potentially local and/or NRHP-eligible historic district could also be encompassed within a MPS of the Town of Jupiter’s Historic Resources.
The properties located in the potential Beacon Baptist Church/People’s Congregational Church Historic District that are considered contributing resources include:
• Beacon Baptist Church/ People’s Congregational Church, constructed 1920 • Residence, 322 Center Street, constructed 1924 • Residence, 358 Center Street, constructed 1930 • Residence, 408 Center Street, constructed 1941 • Residence, 208 Edmund Street, constructed 1948 • Duplex, 408 Center Street, constructed 1941
The Suni Sands area includes a historic boathouse and outdoor stairway, which are among the few extant remnants of the William Sperry winter estate. These resources are connected with the early history of Jupiter and one of the Town’s prominent early settlers. The boathouse, constructed circa-1906; stairway remaining from the original estate, dating from 1900; former caretaker’s house (located outside the Town boundaries); and the Suni Sands shell midden could be considered contributing parts of a small local and/or NRHP-eligible district of historic and archaeological resources. This small potential district could also be encompassed within a MPS of the Town of Jupiter’s Historic Resources.
Town of Jupiter Register of Historic Places-Eligible Resources
As stated previously, the aforementioned six individual resources and three small historic districts are considered potentially eligible for listing in the NRHP and the local register. In addition to those resources, eight resources in the survey area are considered significant at the local level. These resources are considered potentially eligible for inclusion only in the local register based on architectural, historical, or cultural significance.
• FEC Railroad Bed, 1893 • Cemetery at Jupiter Light Masonic Lodge, 1906 • Tindall House, constructed 1901 • 706 Hepburn Avenue, constructed 1931 • 709 Pinegrove Avenue, constructed 1935 • 114 1st Street, constructed 1926 • 321 Evernia Street, constructed 1938
By History Web Committee 12/3/2012
Jupiter Incorporates —1925
Why Did Jupiter Incorporate in 1925? Jupiter becoming a municipality and maybe they can give some clues as to why they suggested Many Jupiter residents know the Town of Jupiter was incorporation. So let’s take a look at them. They are a incorporated in 1925. Residents may remember the mix of Jupiter’s most prominent early pioneers with Town’s 75 birthday party celebration held in some less familiar names. 2000. Jupiter is now 87 years old, so it is time to look at the Town’s beginnings again. This article will discuss The "Founding Fathers" the events and time period surrounding incorporation, and make some suggestions about WHY the Town of Here they are, in the order they appear on the Jupiter came to be. incorporation documents, and some facts we know about them: The Incorporation Process R. Tomasello - Rudolph Tomasello was a member of a The First Step – On January 8, 1925 thirty-four male pioneer family that moved to Jupiter in 1919. He registered voters, living in what would be the corporate started Tomasello Pest Control around 1928. He was a limits of the new town, put out a notice to all other Town Commissioner from 1925-1928 and 1930- voters in those corporate limits about a meeting. This 1931. The minutes of July 12, 1927 note that meeting was scheduled for February 9, 1925 at the Commissioner Tomasello was the Sanitary Public School House to select officers, organize a Commissioner and he was in charge of distributing municipal government, and select a corporate crude oil to control mosquitoes. name. This notice was published in the Palm Beach Times five times. The notice was also posted in public E. F. Bowers – Another pioneer, E. Frank Bowers ran the places in the area – the Post Office, Bowers Store, and Bowers Store. He first ran a trading post In Indiantown 1 the Wayside Inn . with his brother Joe.2 “Town Hall” was a back room of Jupiter’s Bowers Store. Mr. Bowers was a Town We can surmise that the thirty-four men who sent out Commissioner 1925-1928 and 1931-1935, when he this notice were the “movers and shakers” behind passed away.
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Wm H. Reeves – Mr. and Mrs. Reeves were mentioned agent for the railroad. The census records going back in Mr. Frank Shuflin’s diary in 1916, so they were very to 1900 show him working for the railroad, so that was early residents.3 Mr. Reeves was the Town’s second probably what brought him to the Jupiter area Mayor from 1925-1927, and a Commissioner in 1931- sometime after 1910. 1932. The Reeves ran the hotel known by several names including the Wayside Inn. Mr. Reeves passed J. Pehrson – According to the 1920 census, Mr. away suddenly when he was a Commissioner. Pehrson came to the US from Sweden around 1886 and was a farmer. He was a Commissioner in 1925. Eli D. Sims – The Sims family came to the Jupiter area to homestead in 1895. Mr. Sims was a Commissioner from Herman Trust – The only records found from Jupiter 1925-1927. He was Chairman of the school trustees. He were from the Commission minutes of November 12, 4 was a contractor. He passed away in 1927. 1927 when Herman Trust and E. W. Trust were stricken from the voter registration list, along with 81 A. E. Sims – Arthur E. Sims was a son of the Eli D. Sims other names, and in February 1928 when Herman who homesteaded in Jupiter. He was a Martin County Trust Commissioner for 15 years, and a Commissioner of the was City of Stuart.5
A. L. Brown – The only record found was a letter in the March 27, 1928 Town Commission minutes saying “The Clerk read a letter from A. L. Brown of Salerno, Florida asking for a discount on balance due the Town for street assessment $76.00 on lots 2 & 3 Blk. 7 Pine Gardens.” The 1930 US census showed Mr. Brown Rudolph Tomasello with spray truck 1928 living in Salerno, with his occupation listed as a fisherman. debited for $4.00 in police fees, and credited $4.00 for 1927 tax. Herman and his wife Ella May lived in A. J. Brooker – The Brookers were a pioneer family who Baltimore in 1920 and 1930 according to US Census first settled in the Hobe Sound area in the late records, so they were “short time” residents of 1800’s. They moved to Jupiter in 1927. No record Florida. His occupation was listed as chauffeur. found of an “A. J.” Brooker, but an A. B. Brooker lived in Jupiter in 1930, according to the US Census. He was J. Thomas Ziegler – Early pioneer who came to Jupiter born circa 1878 and was a laborer on a truck farm. in 1896 from Philadelphia to raise pineapples and ferns.7 He was a Commissioner from 1925-1926 and J. S. Hepburn – James Segwyn Hepburn was one of in 1929 (for two months.) Jupiter’s earliest pioneers, arriving in Jupiter in 1888 by steamboat. (His brother-in-law John Grant was with F. R. Ham – Fontelle R. Ham was born in 1895 in the Life Saving Crew.) The Hepburns lived in an old Alabama, and according to the US census still lived in abandoned steamboat for a while that was used as a Elba, Alabama in 1920, where he was the manager of a hotel. They then homesteaded on the Loxahatchee turpentine still, so he moved to the Jupiter area after River across from Pennock Point. Mr. Hepburn was a that time. By 1930 he had moved to Jensen Beach fisherman.6 with his parents; per the census he was a salesman.
John Kern - According to the 1920 census, John F. Kern F. H. Shuflin – Francis “Frank” H. Shuflin arrived in was born in New York circa 1881, and his occupation Jupiter from Columbus, Ohio in 1913, and had a was listed as a machinist. business taking people fishing on the Loxahatchee River from Shuflin’s Tavern.8 R. B. Griffin (Rufus) – According to the 1920 census, Mr. Griffin was a Station Agent for the FEC Railroad in Kelly Oglesby – Mr. Oglesby was first mentioned in Jupiter. He was born in Georgia circa 1874. By 1930 he 1916 in Mrs. Frank Shuflin’s diary. He worked at the had moved to the Lake Worth area and was an express Bower’s store, and then purchased his own grocery
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store.9 He was a Commissioner from 1936-1938, 1940- of a truck farm. Robert E. Williams is on the voter 1942 and 1946-1947. registration listing of February 1929. R. E. Williams was paid $9.00 in 1928 for a truck and helper. He was a Albert J Wehage -The 1930 census showed his Commissioner from 1925-1926 occupation as carpenter in the nursery industry. He supervised most of the work on the Rood-Williams J. L. Savage – J. L. Savage is shown in the Jupiter voter American Legion Post building, which was built with registration listing of February 1929. There is a Joseph material from the old school building.10 The Town of L. Savage shown in census records as the brother of Jupiter Commission minutes also show that he was the Charles Walter Savage, so he is probably the J. L. Savage Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce in 1927. of this list.
O. O. Matthaus - The 1920 census showed Otto O. Matthaus as being born in Germany circa 1879. His occupation was listed as a house carpenter.
Wm. T. Bogardus – Mr. Bogardus, Sr. was a New York undertaker who moved to Jupiter in 1922 to become a fern grower. He also worked part time for Ferguson Funeral Home, conducting funerals in Jupiter. His daughter Evelyn married Jupiter’s first mayor, John William H. Miranda Ziegler. 11 He was a Commissioner from 1925-1930, and was appointed “Commissioner of Publicity” in 1927. V. C. Savage – The father of C. W. Savage was named Vincent according to US census records. He lived in the Geo. Crane – The 1920 census showed George R. Crane Jupiter area in 1910, occupation listed as a laborer. was born circa 1878 in Texas. His occupation was listed as bridge tender for the FEC railroad. M. E. (Ed) Williams – Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Williams were stricken from the voter registration list in January of M. A. Cadwell – There is a picture of Mr. Cadwell in the Loxahatchee Lament with a 650 pound fish, and the 1929. caption says he had a fishhouse. W. H. Miranda – William H. Miranda was a Town Commissioner from 1926-1927. He was the Clerk of the Thos. F. Dempsey – In the 1930 census a man by this Town of Jupiter in 1927, and also served as tax name, born circa 1888, lived in West Palm Beach, and collector. He might have had a business with W. H. listed his occupation as a building contractor. Reeves, as a 1930 Town Resolution refers to a company called Reeves and Miranda. The minutes of July 30, J. D. Durham – The 1920 census shows a John Durham 1927 noted Mr. Miranda was ill in Miami. He was a living in Jupiter. He would have been born around 1853, and listed his occupation as a bridge tender for “late-comer” to Jupiter, since he was in Ohio in 1920, the County. with his occupation listed as a blacksmith. But his sister Wilhelmina “Minnie” married F. H. Shuflin, so that is W. H. Brooker –According to “The Loxahatchee what might have brought him to the area, since the Lament,” William Brooker moved to Hobe Sound when Shuflins arrived from Ohio in 1913. By 1935 he had he was very young. He grew up on a pineapple moved to Dade County.13 farm. After moving to Jupiter, he had a farm and raised J. E. Williams - Although there is not much information vegetables. He died at the age of 93, and worked raising and selling pineapples until less than a year available about the names M. E. or R. E. Williams, there before he passed away.12 is a lot known about James E. Williams. He is considered Jupiter’s first Police Chief. According to an R. E. Williams (Robert) – Census records show there article written by his wife for “The Loxahatchee was a Robert Williams living in Jupiter in 1930. He was Lament,” he moved to the area in 1917 from Arcadia, born circa 1888, and listed his occupation as caretaker
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Florida. He worked for the Jupiter police for three years Jupiter is still a town, and not a city.) and then took a job with the West Palm Beach police department. After leaving the area and returning after The first officers of the Town were elected: Mayor John the depression, he became bridge tender on the old Ziegler and Aldermen W. T. Bogardus, W. H. Reeves, E. 14 A1A Bridge. F. Bowers, John Pehrson, R. Tomasello, Robert Williams, Eli D. Sims, R. C. Albertson, and J. Thomas C. W. Savage – According to information from his Ziegler. Others elected were Wm. H. Miranda for City daughter in the book “The Loxahatchee Lament,” Clerk, and M. E. (Ed) Williams as Marshall. Lots were Charles Walter Savage was born in Fort Orange, Florida drawn for the terms in office. and he came to the Jupiter area to work at Potter’s Orange Grove. He married Mary Evelyn Hepburn in 1910 and they had twelve children.15 He was a Town Commissioner from 1935-1941, and the Mayor from On February 9, 1925 the 1941-1946. incorporation meeting John Wilson – The Wilsons came to Jupiter in 1914 was held. from New Jersey. They raised ferns.16 John Wilson was born in Ireland circa 1873, according to census records. His daughter Bessie Wilson DuBois was the well-known historian of the Jupiter area. Mr. Wilson was a Commissioner in 1926-1927. Oaths were taken, the information was entered into Corp. Book 8, page 224 of the State of Florida, and the Melvin H. Hayes – Mr. Hayes was on the Town Town of Jupiter was born. Commission 1931-1943, (and Mayor from 1939-1941). According to the 1930 census he was born around 1877, was a boarder with Mr. Reeves, and his Why Incorporation? occupation was listed as garage mechanic. He did work Now that we know the principals and the process, we for the Town in the late 20’s to mid 30’s, supplying ice, can ask the question - why did these gentleman come and working on streets and trees. He ran for office together to form the Town of Jupiter? We do not have twice in 1927, but lost both times. Town Commission minutes prior to January 11, 1927 so we need to make some assumptions for 1925 to that John Ziegler – John Ziegler was the first Mayor of the Town of Jupiter, serving in 1925. He grew up in Jupiter, date. and became a prominent local attorney. The first place to look is in the memories of the Jupiter pioneer families. The book “The Loxahatchee Lament” The Second Step - On February 9, 1925 the is a reprint of pioneer memories which were first incorporation meeting was held. John Ziegler was printed in the local newspaper in the early elected the meeting Chairman, and W. H. Miranda was 1970’s. Contributors included the children and elected Secretary. All the meeting attendees were listed.17 There were forty-six people in attendance. But grandchildren of the earliest pioneers. of these attendees, 12 were females with the same last Three recurring themes appeared in the book. First of name as the thirty-four men who put out the original all, the pioneers who talked about why their family notice. There were just five new surnames: R. C. moved to Jupiter gave a reason that had to do with Albertson, E. C. Root, Eva Abbott, E. F. Hubbal, and L. wanting to better their situation. People moved here to Prevatt. get involved in a business such as a fernery or dairy, or own a farm, to take advantage of the fledgling tourist So it can still be safely said that the men behind the original notice were the men behind the formation of industry, or start a business to serve residents such as a the Town. (As a point of interest, the first motion was store or service station. So one reason behind made to create a corporation with the name Jupiter, incorporation must have been to “get ahead.” FL. This motion was rescinded and replaced with the corporate name of the TOWN of Jupiter, FL. So today
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Secondly, several of these pioneers noted that there made it seem that anyone could become rich with the was a land boom in the area in the mid-1920’s, and that proper investment. A person thought he not only might more settlers were moving to the area. Finally, some be able to afford a house in Florida for vacation, but “he pioneers commented that Jupiter’s “old-timers” did not was also fed on stories of bold business enterprise and want to sell their land, so it was hard for developers to sudden wealth until he was ready to believe that the get enough acreage to start a subdivision. craziest real-estate development might be the gold- mine which would work this miracle for him.”22 People Florida's Land Boom thought this prosperity would be long lasting, and With these three themes in mind, let’s now explore the history of the land boom in Florida. There have been many books and papers written about this extraordinary time; this article will just touch on some highlights.
How great was this boom in the “roaring Dammers & Gillette Co. sells property twenties?” Frederick Lewis Allen writes in “Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920’s,” about Florida legislators fueled this frenzy by promising never Miami in the summer and autumn of 1925: “The whole to enact a state income or inheritance tax.23 city had become one frenzied real-estate This land boom escalated until many of these exchange. There were said to be 2,000 real-estate offices and 25,000 agents marketing house-lots or speculators from up north did not even visit Florida to acreage. The shirt-sleeved crowds hurrying to and fro sell land! They instead hired young people to show land under the widely advertised Florida sun talked of to prospective buyers and accept a “binder” on the binders and options and water-frontages and hundred sale. These new owners planned to sell the land at a thousand-dollar profits; the city fathers had been profit before the actual payments for the land became forced to pass an ordinance forbidding the sale of due.24 property in the street …to prevent inordinate traffic congestion.” He wrote “The whole strip of coast line People living in the Jupiter area were not just reading from Palm Beach southward was being developed into about new development in “far away” Miami or Coral an American Riviera.”18 Surely the “founding fathers” Gables. There was a land boom closer to home. Palm of the Town of Jupiter were reading about all this in Beach County had one of the largest boom areas in their daily newspapers! Addison Mizner’s Boca Raton. The Palm Beach Post and the Palm Beach Times both participated in the Looking back in hindsight, it seems incredible that developer’s campaign with article after article about people could believe in making large profits in a land new projects. These articles emphasized the profits boom that took Miami from a 1920 population of made by investors. 25 30,000 to near 150,000 in 1925, including all the visitors and newcomers.19 A New York lawyer had been offered $240,000 for a strip of land in Palm Beach eight or ten years before the But there were several reasons that people believed boom. In 1923 he accepted $800,000 for it, and when it they could attain these huge profits. The first is the was broken up into lots they sold for a total of most obvious – with Florida’s wonderful climate people $1,500,000. By 1925 some claimed the same land was worth $4,000,000!26 wanted to move here!20 Another reason was the ability of middle class people to travel to Florida and invest in And also close to home, in early 1925 the city of Stuart real estate because educated and skilled working felt ignored by Palm Beach County government, Americans in the North and Midwest now had paid particularly when they learned they would receive only vacations and pensions – and most importantly they $250,000 of a $6,000,000 bond to build roads in the 21 now had automobiles to make the trip! Also, this was County. (You needed roads to sell land for subdivisions the era of “Coolidge prosperity.” Americans believed in in these boom times.) the materialism and prosperity of the times, which
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So by April of 1925 citizens were organizing to become engineer who was in charge of developing the property a new county and Martin County was born on May 30, owned by the Jupiter Syndicate. 1925. And Jupiter Island, after years of careful and slow development as a winter colony for northerners, also Mr. Van Vleck was an Ohio native who remained in entered the boom when the island was sold in 1923 to Jupiter for quite some time after the end of the land Olympia Improvement Company and then re-sold in boom. He was mentioned often in the Commission 1925 to a company called “Picture City,” which minutes starting in 1927 as the City Surveyor, Town intended to make Jupiter Island and the Hobe Sound Clerk, Tax Assessor, and Tax Collector. He was on the 27 area an east coast Hollywood. Town Commission from 1935-1936.
All of this underlines what the Jupiter pioneers recalled as a land boom in Jupiter in the mid 20’s. Anna Minear, To choose a homesite or a Jupiter pioneer who came to Jupiter with her mother in 1901 to spend the winter with her uncle Henry business location at Jupi- Pennock, recounts in the Loxahatchee Lament there ter is a privilege – a was “a land boom in 1924 and 1925 during which most of today’s Jupiter streets were laid out.”28 privilege from nature.
The Land Boom Comes to Jupiter By October of 1925, the Jupiter Syndicate was We have further proof of how this land boom "came to advertising in the Palm Beach Post their Townsite as Jupiter. "The Palm Beach Post had an article dated July “Jupiter – Nature’s Wonderland,” and promising 18, 1925 where the Town limits were expanded south “modern buildings, plazas, parks, boulevards, bathing to the northern boundary of the Town of Palm Beach, casinos, hotel, yacht harbor and club house, in fact and west to the East Coast Canal. At the same time a everything that goes to make a modern, up to the "one-half million dollar bond issues for streets and minute city.” The ad went on to say “No lots over two improvements will follow." blocks from the Dixie, 200-foot Jupiter Concourse to the By the fall of 1925, a Palm Beach Post article dated ocean, streets now being hard surfaced and September 9, 1925 had a story about a referendum construction of houses already in progress in the first where property owners voted 41 to 25 to form a special section.” road and bridge district and float a $200,000 bond. “Six The broker was located in the Lake Park Hotel in West roads were to be built and rebuilt and a bridge over the Palm Beach, and cars left every hour to visit the coastal canal constructed according to plans.” Roads property. The ad told prospective buyers the lots were: mentioned were The Indiantown Road, Dixie Highway, “Now on sale at prices so low that we may be oversold Center Street, and Wilson Road. quickly. With such a wonderful location, such desirable Only four months after the Town was incorporated, an property, with big development under way and backed advertisement in the June 21, 1925 Palm Beach Post by practical men with practical ideas, who command proclaimed “For Sale, Townsite of Jupiter, containing the wealth and artistic genius necessary for realization, 570 acres fronting 2 miles on the Dixie Highway and 2 assures emphatic increases in values of this property an miles of water frontage.” inevitable and logical certainty. To choose a homesite or business location at Jupiter is a privilege – a privilege The Jupiter Syndicate which owned this land was from nature. Make your selection NOW. Prices will be located in Toledo, Ohio and incorporated on October advanced in a few days. Secure your part of 15, 1925 according to State Division of Jupiter. Courteous salesmen on the property.” Corporations. The principals were Howard Lewis, George S. Mills, Robert Newbogin, James E. Brailey, The language of this advertisement is straight out of the Thomas H. Tracy, and W. A. Gosline, Jr. They were all flowery school of the ads during the Florida Land from Ohio. Their registered agent was D. W. Van Boom. Especially the fact the syndicate was promising Vleck. He was also listed in the Palm Beach Post as the
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A large return on the investment! profit besides.” So their appeal to the “business man, the farmer, the sportsman, and the small investor” still The Palm Beach Post had more information on this contained the land boom promises of how to get rich development, publishing an article entitled “Intensive quick, with blocks of lots ranging from $2,000 to Development is Planned At Jupiter” on November 6, $15,000 per block with only 10% down and 10% 1925. From the positive tone of this “article” it is quarterly. difficult to tell if this was written by a reporter or the property owners themselves. Another force which added legitimacy to the final days of the land boom, and was formed because of the land The article adds to the advertising information by boom, was that electricity was available through Florida noting that “Philip Foster, noted landscape artist of Cambridge, Mass., who planned and laid out San Jose, Jacksonville’s most beautiful subdivision” was in the city with members of the Jupiter syndicate. (So we know they at least visited Florida and did not conduct all their business from Ohio!) The article explained Mr. Foster had completed the plans for the development that included five miles of oceanfront property, and the Jupiter Concourse, a 200 foot wide thoroughfare that would run “direct from the center of the city to the Captain Sperry Atlantic ocean, at the intersection of the concourse and Jupiter river a magnificent hotel will be erected, which Power and Light. According to the FPL website, FPL was will have spacious grounds and plazas amid born “in the final days of 1925 when Florida was surroundings of tropical beauty.” A civic center was experiencing the greatest land boom the nation had also promised at the intersection of the concourse and seen, cities were springing up overnight, residents were Dixie Highway. The article went on to say over half a pouring into the state by the thousands and a million dollars in reservations had been made during dependable supply of electricity was desperately the past week. Once again shades of the Florida Land needed.” American Power and Light Co. purchased the Boom! properties that were consolidated to form FPL on By the end of 1925, the Phil Foster Co. was the December 28, 1925. exclusive agent for another area called “Jupiter River It was not only lesser known businessmen who became Estates” in a large advertisement published in the Palm involved in the land boom in Jupiter. The William Beach Post on December 12, 1925. This advertisement Sperry family of Sperry and Hutchinson fame owned the proclaimed the “sub-division” as approved by the Jupiter estate they named “Suni Sands” and used as a “Town Board,” and that “Jupiter River Estates is in winter estate from the 1890’s. In 1925 Sperry sold the reality a suburb within a city. That is to say, it is [in] the 100 acre estate to a group of land investors headed by city limits of Jupiter, and but 25 minutes drive by motor Felix Doubleday of New York for $1,000,000.29 from West Palm Beach.” This ad tried to “back away” According to an article from the real estate section of from the height of the land boom frenzy by stating they the Palm Beach Post dated April 25, 1926, Mr. would not resort to exploitation, and they had no high Doubleday was the son of Frank N. Doubleday, pressure salesmen. They had no “expensive promises president of Doubleday and Company, famous to fulfill save the ultimate promise of the great state of publishers, and Felix headed the international banking Florida.” concern also called Doubleday and Company. Other That being said, the ad went on to say “the small financiers, who were involved in the new company investor may buy a block of lots with little cash, retain called the Palm Beach Point Association, were W. T. one or two lots for his personal use, erect a home and Vanderlip, and Robert Norris who “has long been sell the balance of his property, making it pay for his identified with the Duke and Biddle interests. land, the construction of his home, and reap a goodly
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The article explained the land was to be divided into or individual” and “auctioneers in real estate.” Here 500 lots and the intent was for high grade residential, was an opportunity for revenue? so speculation and resale was not encouraged. (“Even The second ordinance adopted in April of 1925 though Mr. Doubleday was quoted in the article as established streets and avenues and building lines and saying “it is quite natural that handsome profits could established Dixie Highway as eighty feet wide. The accrue to those who buy now for resale”…!) Commission also passed an ordinance in April whereby By May 5, 1926 the Palm Beach Post said the Jupiter all plans for buildings had to be approved by the development was preparing for construction work that Commission. An early method to control development? included Venetian steps at the end of every other street for landing passengers near their homes, with decorative boat slips on alternate streets. There were “Venetian lighting will also plans to dredge a navigable lagoon 900 feet long and fifty feet wide, with a ninety foot basin at the end turn this lagoon into a ver- in the center of the property. The clubhouse would be itable fairyland.” at the end of the lagoon and “Venetian lighting will turn this lagoon into a veritable fairyland.” The architect, Captain Hugo Rumbold (research shows him to be an English theatrical set designer and artist) designed “the principal decorative units, the clubhouse We already mentioned the Town annexed additional and casino” according to an article in the Miami Daily land in July of 1925, and also in July the Commission News on May 22, 1926. He said the location reminded adopted a resolution to investigate many aspects of him of the Grecian Isles where he spent his boyhood, so becoming a “real” town government. The Commission he decided on classical lines similar to Greek wanted to establish a system of side walks, a sewer architecture and the Italian style of Palladio, rather than system and water works; to have a Town Hall, a jail, and Spanish architecture. a fire department; and to drain and fill overflow lands. They also wanted to widen some streets. The Jupiter After Incorporation and During the Land Boom resolution also suggested investigating a “Publicity All this planned development in Jupiter surely was an Millage” for publicity purposes – surely an indication impetus for the Town’s incorporation. Jack Ziegler the Town was planning on cashing in on the land boom recounts in the Loxahatchee Lament: “Before the days for the benefit of its citizens! of ad valorem, the Jupiter Woman’s club played a large Finally, in what can only be viewed as helping the plans part in keeping the town going. Cake sales, bake sales, of the developers, in October 1925 the Commission bought uniforms for the baseball team. Dances raised passed an Ordinance to widen the “Central Florida Dixie money. Somehow in 1925 Jupiter decided it should be Highway, known as the Indiantown Road,” west from a town.”30 the Dixie Highway, to one hundred feet in width. And With these developers coming to Town, more formal in January of 1926, the Commission established by steps were needed to handle the growth and raise ordinance a “Public Avenue, Park and Promenade” two money than the assistance of the Woman’s Club! hundred feet wide from the intersection of “the Central Florida Highway (also known as the Indian Town road) The Town documents showed that the first easterly to the Atlantic Ocean” and the Mayor was Commissioners, who were also the Town’s “Founding “hereby directed to secure from the owner or owners” Fathers,” helped the developers, and also wanted to of any of this land, deeds and easements. Thus the control and profit from the development. Jupiter Concourse was officially born in the records of The very first ordinance adopted by the Town set the Town. license fees for folks wanting to do business in Town. Very high rates of $250 were set for businesses such as “advertisement or trade inducement company
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The Land Boom is Over construction.” So it is up to us to judge after 87 years have passed whether the men who chose to push for Of course, we know Sperry’s estate Suni Sands never Jupiter’s incorporation got enough value for their became Palm Beach Point, which is why we still call the actions during the great boom time in Florida to area Suni Sands today. The land reverted back to Mrs. consider their decision a wise one. Emily Sperry not long after the grand announcements, because “by New Year’s Day of 1926 the suspicion was And it is also true that many early pioneers did not sell beginning to insinuate itself into the minds of the merry their land to the developers, so after the land boom -makers that new buyers of land were no longer so collapsed, Jupiter was able to continue on as it had plentiful as they had been in September and October, before the land boom began that a good many of those who held binders were exceedingly anxious to dispose of their stake in the Sperry’s estate most Richly blessed community, and that Friendly Sun and Gracious Rain were not going to be able, Suni Sands never be- unassisted, to complete the payments on lots.”31 came Palm Beach Point. It took a little longer for the boom to reach Jupiter, so it took a little bit longer to collapse in Jupiter, but the boom everywhere “began obviously to collapse in the spring and summer of 1926. People who held binders and had failed to get rid of them were defaulting right and left on their payments.” And then a 1926 hurricane What Remnants of the Land Boom Exist in Jupiter 32 finished the boom off. Today? Benefits from Incorporating During the Land Boom So we know that Suni Sands remained Suni Sands and Although these grand plans for Jupiter never came to never became Palm Beach Point, and we know the high fruition, it is interesting to consider if any benefits school and bridge were actually built. What about accrued to the Town from the decision to incorporate those other two large developments promised for during the land boom period. An article from the Palm Jupiter? Beach Post dated May 3, 1926 sheds some light on this “Jupiter Townsite” the sub-division promised by the question. Jupiter Syndicate, never had the “modern buildings, The article states that James Brailey, of the Jupiter plazas, parks, boulevards, bathing casinos, hotel, yacht Syndicate (Jupiter Townsite project) “declared that his harbor and club house,” but the Syndicate did file plats company would continue its efforts to complete the with the Town in April of 1926 and January of program outlined for the community.” He perhaps was 1927. The area was bounded by Hepburn Avenue, and reassuring Jupiter’s citizens, and his investors, because Dixie Highway, and the Jupiter Concourse ran through by then the boom was winding down. the middle. Jupiter Concourse was where Indiantown Road is today, and the streets in the subdivision were The article listed items which could be considered Venus, Evernia, and Fern Streets, on one side of the benefits to the Town as lights on Dixie Highway, the Concourse, and Third through Ninth Streets on the concourse, the road that led to the ocean, and a water other side. And the 1927 plat shows “Daturo” Sreet. So supply system being installed which could serve 500 we can see that this area does exist today with the people. In addition, Jupiter Lumber yard bought a new same street names, and the “Jupiter site for their factory. Concourse” (Indiantown Road) does continue toward Work was being started for the bridge over the the ocean. Loxahatchee, and as the article said “what is probably the largest single structural project in Jupiter is the new high school, which is to cost $160,000, and plans for which have been filed. This is now in the process of
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The last mention of the Jupiter Concourse found is in the Commission minutes of September 17, 1937 when a Commissioner was asked to draft a W. P. A. project for the improvement of Hepburn Street from Center Street to Jupiter Concourse. Sad evidence that by this time the Florida Land Boom was long over and the country was in the midst of the Great Depression! The other major subdivision, “Jupiter River Estates” sold by Mr. Phil Foster in December of 1925, was platted in March of 1926. Central Dixie Highway (an alternate name for the old Indiantown Road) ran through the So the land boom died, middle of the subdivision and crossed Jupiter Creek, which also ran through the area. Street names were and then Jupiter suffered Indian tribes, except for Todd Street. Some names severely from the great were Cheyenne, Comanche, Potawatomie, Hawie, Chippewa, Arapaho, Cherokee, Choctaw, and hurricane of 1928. Caloosahatchee. These are street names that remain in the Jupiter River Estates area today. So the land boom died, and then Jupiter suffered severely from the great hurricane of 1928, then slipped into the depression with the rest of the country. Jupiter went back to its small town atmosphere and folks in the Loxahatchee Lament recounted memories of good fishing, making a living, and home grown parties and fun rather than fancy casinos and yacht basins. But the Florida Land Boom certainly left its mark on Jupiter, and contributed greatly to its becoming a municipality in the first place.
www.jupiter.fl.us/History 1 Town of Jupiter Incorporation Papers – Records of Incorporation, Palm Beach County, Volume 8 Page 224 2 “The Loxahatchee Lament” (Vol. 1 © 1978 The Stuart News Company, © 1978 Cary Publications, Inc., All Rights Reserved.) 3 “The Loxahatchee Lament” (Vol. 1 © 1978 The Stuart News Company, © 1978 Cary Publications, Inc., All Rights Reserved.) 4 Ibid 5 Ibid 6 Ibid 7 Ibid 8 Ibid 9 Ibid 10 Ibid 11 Ibid 12 Ibid 13 Ancestry.com – Public Member Trees 14 “The Loxahatchee Lament” (Vol. 1 © 1978 The Stuart News Company, © 1978 Cary Publications, Inc., All Rights Reserved.) 15 Ibid 16 Ibid 17 Town of Jupiter Incorporation Papers – Records of Incorporation, Palm Beach County, Volume 8 Page 224 18 Frederick Lewis Allen “Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920’s,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1997. Reprint of 1931 Harper & Row edition 19 Frederick Lewis Allen “Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920’s,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1997. Reprint of 1931 Harper & Row edition 20 Frederick Lewis Allen “Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920’s,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1997. Reprint of 1931 Harper & Row edition 21 “Florida’s Land Boom”, Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida 22 Frederick Lewis Allen “Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920’s,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1997. Reprint of 1931 Harper & Row edition 23“Florida’s Land Boom”, Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida 24“Florida’s Land Boom”, Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida 25 Historical Museum of Southern Florida “Tequesta” Number XLVI (1986 – “Boca Raton and the Florida Land Boom of the 1920’s” by Donald W. Curl 26 Frederick Lewis Allen “Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920’s,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1997. Reprint of 1931 Harper & Row edition 27 Town of Jupiter Island website “The Jupiter Island Story” 28 “The Loxahatchee Lament” (Vol. 1 © 1978 The Stuart News Company, © 1978 Cary Publications, Inc., All Rights Reserved.) 29 South Florida History Magazine, Vol. 21, No. 1 (Winter 1993) “Jupiter’s Suni Sands” by Elizabeth Kehoe and James Pepe. 30 The Loxahatchee Lament” (Vol. 1 © 1978 The Stuart News Company, © 1978 Cary Publications, Inc., All Rights Reserved.) 31 Frederick Lewis Allen “Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920’s,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1997. Reprint of 1931 Harper & Row edition 32 Frederick Lewis Allen “Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920’s,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1997. Reprint of 1931 Harper & Row edition
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Attachment D
Local Historic Designation Criteria in Section 27-1675.9(2)(a) of the Town Code
(2) Criteria. (a) To qualify as a designated historic site or historic district, properties, individual properties, structures, sites and buildings, or groups of properties, structures, sites and buildings, the proposed site or district shall meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. Is associated in a significant way with the life or activities of a major person important in Jupiter, Palm Beach County, Florida or national history; 2. Is associated with an historic event with significant effect upon Jupiter, Palm Beach, the Town, County, State or nation; 3. Is associated in a significant way with a major historic event whether cultural, economic, military or political; 4. Exemplifies the historic, political, cultural or economic trends of the community history; 5. Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed to the life of the Town; 6. Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles; 7. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period or method of construction; 8. Is an historic or outstanding work of a prominent architect, designer, landscape architect, or builder; or 9. Contains elements of design, detail, material, or craftmanship of outstanding quality or which represents, in its time, a significant innovation or adaptation to the south Florida environment.
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Application for Historic Site or District Designation Town of Jupiter Department of Planning and Zoning 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 Phone: (561) 741-2452 ♦ Fax: (561) 744-3116
PART ONE - PROPERTY INFORMATION
Date Received:
Project Name: 322 Center Street - Sims House
Address: 322 Center Street
Property Control Number: 30-42-41-01-07-001-0050
Florida Master Site File # (if applicable)
Legal Description (attach separate sheet if necessary): LOT 5, BLOCK 1, PINE GARDENS, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 77
Future Land Use Designation: High Density Residential
Zoning Designation: R1 Residential, Single Family
Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residence - Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Food Retail
PART TWO - APPLICANT INFORMATION
APPLICANT
Name: Seven0Nine Partners, LLC
Address: 709 Pinegorve Ave City: Jupiter Zip: 33458 Telephone #: Fax #: 1 E-mail: [email protected]
AGENT
Name: Address: City: Zip: Telephone #: Fax #: E-mail:
OWNER (if other than applicant)
Name: Address: City: Zip: Telephone #: Fax #: E-mail: Applicant is: Owner Lessee Other
PART THREE – HISTORIC SITE OR DISTRICT INFORMATION
A. Type of Designation
1. Historic Site x
2. Included in a Historic District Name of District
B. History
1. Architect/Builder Unknown Construction Date 1924 Circa x
2. Alterations x Date 1960s Type/Location Front porch enclosed, door replaced, metal awnings added over windows
3. Additions x Date Type/Location Small addition with a flat roof and awning windows 4. Moved Original Location
5. Original Use(s) Private Residence Present Use(s) Private Residence
C. Description
1. Style Mission Structural System Masonry Stories 1
2. Foundation Continuous Foundation Materials Concrete
3. Roof Type Flat Roof Materials Built-up
4. # of Porches 0 # of Chimneys 1 Overall Condition Good
D. Historic Designation Report Format
Attached with this application is an Instructions and Format for Completing a Historic Designation Report document. Included in this document is a copy of Chapter 27, Article X., Division 35., Section 27-1675.9 of the Town Code, which pertains to historic resource designation procedures. The criteria for designation [Section 27-1675.9(2)] are
2 specific and should help in preparing a designation report. Designation reports should be submitted on 8 ½ “ x 11” paper. Do not include original documents, submit copies only.
PART FOUR – REQUIRED SIGNATURE INFORMATION
My signature on this document affirms that I understand and will comply with the provisions and regulations of the Code of the Town of Jupiter, Florida. I further certify that all the information contained in this application and documentation submitted herewith is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Further, I understand that the application, attachments and review fees become part of the official records of the Town of Jupiter and are not returnable.
6.11.18 Signature(s) of applicant(s) Date
Signature of agent Date
Signature(s) of property owner(s)* Date
PLEASE PROVIDE THREE (3) COPIES OF THIS APPLICATION, THE DESIGNATION REPORT, AND ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION IN COLLATED SETS.
A $180.00 APPLICATION FEE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH A HISTORIC SITE OR DISTRICT DESIGNATION APPLICATION. IN ADDITION, A $1,800.00 ESCROW ACCOUNT FEE IS REQUIRED WITH THIS APPLICATION. THE ESCROW FEE COVERS THE COST OF HAVING THE APPLICATION REVIEWED BY THE TOWN’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSULTANT AND ANY ADVERTISING AND MAILING COSTS.
If you have any questions regarding this form or the attached preservation provisions of the Town’s Historic Resources ordinance, please contact David Kemp, Principal Planner at (561) 741-2452.
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* REQUIRED if statement of authority is not attached with application. 3 EXHIBIT 3
2018 List of Historic Resources 2018 List of Historic Resources Board Priorities Board Staff Recommended Amendment
Short Term Priorities Short Term Priorities
st 2 1st Train Depot Interpretive Signs 1 Train Depot Interpretive Signs nd 2nd 1913 Aicher House relocation, 2 1913 Aicher House relocation, restoration and local designation restoration and local designation rd 3rd Create incentives (such as a 3 Create incentives (such as a grant program) to entice grant program) to entice property owners to locally property owners to locally designate and/or create historic designate and/or create historic districts (including Center Street) districts (including Center Street) th 4th Suni Sands site FL Marker 4 Cinquez Park FL Marker 5th Suni Sands site FL Marker Long Term Priorities Long Term Priorities 1st Train Depot Museum st 2nd Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse 1 Train Depot Museum nd (including 360 degrees of light 2 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse beam emanation from the lamp (including 360 degrees of light room) LD beam emanation from the lamp 3rd Old Town Hall LD1 room) LD rd 4th Jupiter Presbyterian Church LD 3 Old Town Hall LD th 5th Jupiter Elementary School LD 4 Jupiter Presbyterian Church LD th 6th Riverbend Park LD 5 Jupiter Elementary School LD th 7th Sperry Boathouse FL Marker 6 Riverbend Park LD th 7 Sperry Boathouse FL Marker
1 LD = Local historic designation or other protective measures 2 Highlighted Priorities are complete