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HIS2014-12003� �(' p,f��T } r ' V l.�t ►t �L�1 Level III Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Review .. �C ,:-_�i-�.�� ..�i.�.�,»�E . . — _.. � .. .. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT LONG RANGE DIVISION r COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT � �le � B oA� �� ;� PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: February 17, 2015 AGENDA ITEM: F.3. CASE: HIS2014-12003 REQUEST: Historic designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse, including the original 1917 structure as well as the 1924 and 1926 additions. GENERAL DATA: Agent ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Mark S. Woodard, Pinellas County Administrator Applicant / Owner ..................... Pinellas County, Florida Location ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... 324 South Fort Harrison Avenue, located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Court Street and South Fort Harrison Avenue P�operty Size ... .......................... 1.137 acres Futur�e Land Use Plan .............. Central Business District (CBD) Zoning ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Downtown (D) Existing Sur�ounding Uses ... ... North: Pinellas County Offices South: Pinellas County Jail; Parking Lot East: Restaurant; Commercial Use West: Pinellas County Courthouse Current Use ................. Courthouse Proposed Use ............ ... Courthouse 5�.. .—_ .—".n,GES� _ I W ., n� LL I ; � \ PROJECT SIIE HOGERSSi �I I � I_. — > �—. g — .. � ' ¢ I D I I IOCATiON MAP A�aN ST u � 1'..,':'._ ' _ J .,��K��,sr � � _. �I � � --_CWRT51 � � C+�ESiN�i 5t NOGFNSST 'LHNE St � — — I J < ., F� � y .. � ,_ � . �o�R, s, ' . , D �...........� .,. D Y � . i.. .. - a .......w .�a,nt.s� m woceassz J � U .:� � C ZONING MAP �ES>N415t R n ♦ ROpERSSf Community Development Board — February 17, 2015 HIS2014-12003- Page 1 of 8 0 "_ Cle�.rwater Level III Com rehensive Plan Amendment A lication Review PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT „��4 _`�� f p pp LONGRANGEDNISION �`✓'1✓\.%^ /',,,,�:/l��.i: ANALYSIS: Back�round This historic designation application involves the Old Pinellas County Courthouse located on the southwest corner of Court Street and South Fort Harrison Avenue. This includes the original 1917 building as well as the 1924 and 1926 additions. It is an excellent example of Neoclassical Revival Style architecture designed by Francis J. Kennard, a well known pioneer architect from Tampa, who also designed the Belleview Biltmore Hotel in Belleair. Construction on the original courthouse building began in 1917 and was completed in 1918. The original Kennard design included a 150-foot long neoclassical style fa�ade and an entrance portico constructed of Indiana limestone. Its 14,000 square feet of space housed county records, business offices and commissioners' offices on the first floor, with judges' offices, jury and grand jury rooms on the second. Shortly after its completion the county needed additional space, and in 1924, Kennard designed a two-story addition to the west side of the courthouse, and in 1926 an additional two- story and basement wing was added, extending from the northwest corner of the original building. Many buildings in Pinellas County have undergone restoration, but the Old Courthouse is unique in that it was restored to its original function as well as its original design. It is a functioning courthouse, rather than a museum or public display. The Old Pinellas County Courthouse is one of the few properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places within the City of Clearwater. It was listed in 1992 due to its association with the political history of Pinellas County and because of its period architecture. Standards for Historic Designation Community Development Code Section 4-607.F. addresses the standards for historic designation, including criteria for evaluating proposed historic properties and classification levels related to how many of the criteria are satisfied. The following section discusses the consistency of the proposed historic designation with the standards as per Section 4-603.F. Consistency with Criteria for Evaluating Proposed Historic Properties Recommended Findings of Fact: Applicable criteria for evaluating the historic designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse are as follows: • Whether the property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of city, state or national history [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.a]. The land mass that is now known as Pinellas County was originall� a part of Hillsborough County. As the Pinellas peninsula grew in population in the early 20t Century, many Pinellas residents began to feel that their cities were being left out of the Hillsborough decision- making process. Travel between the western land area and Tampa was extremely difficult. Community Development Board — February 17, 2015 HIS2014-12003- Page 2 of 8 0 '_ C�LGi41 1'�LiLl.l Level III Com rehensive Plan Amendment A lication Review PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT �` �_�^^ f P pp LONG RANGE DIVISION .,!�'` :�.,r!-� � i . Even though the automobile had been introduced in Pinellas during the first decade of the 20th Century, the roads between Pinellas and Tampa were virtually nonexistent. Pinellas residents felt that Pinellas was not receiving its fair share of local taa� dollars for roads, bridges and schools. William L. Struab, editor of the St. Petersburg Times, proposed a "Pinellas Declaration of Independence" in 1907, and began to crusade for separation from Hillsborough County by using articles and cartoons. The Florida legislature approved the proposal to separate from Hillsborough County in 1911 and on January 1, 1912, Pinellas County became the 48th county of Florida. Pinellas County needed a courthouse but the location became an issue. Straub had promised to locate the courthouse in Clearwater and give the city three of the five county commission seats during the struggle for independence. However, power brokers in St. Petersburg challenged the plan as they advocated for a general election in Pinellas County to determine where the county seat should be located. St. Petersburg offcials donated land that could be used for the courthouse and Clearwater officials followed by donating land as well. County Commissioners quickly voted to construct a two-story frame courthouse in Clearwater that would serve as the county seat in May of 1912, which settled the location issue. It took 26 days to construct the building using volunteer citizen labor and it cost $3,750. Pinellas County soon outgrew its first wooden courthouse, and in 1917 construction began on a new courthouse and jail on the west side of Fort Harrison Avenue (now the Old Pinellas County Courthouse). Construction for the first expansion began in 1924 and a second expansion began in 1926. The Old Pinellas County Courthouse was the first permanent building erected as the seat of county government in Pinellas County. � Whether the property is associated with the lives of persons significant in history [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.b]. The architect for the original courtroom as well as both additions was Francis J. Kennard of Tampa. He was known as a pioneer architect at the time. Kennard designed the Belleview Biltmore in Belleair, the Lee County Courthouse and Hillsborough High School. • Whether the property possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction or the representation of the work of a master, or the possession of artistic values [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.c]. The Old Pinellas County Courthouse incorporates many distinctive features associated with the Neoclassical Revival Style, which includes colossal columns and pilasters with Greek capitals, a flat roof with parapet decorated with Roman fasces and a Greek anthemion. The major entrances display fairly elaborate surrounds with typical double hung sash. Kennard expertly integrated the use of the same materials and neoclassical motifs and designs used in the original building into the 1924 and 1926 additions. The plan of the 1917 building and its Neoclassical Revival Style are both typical of similar courthouses built during the early 2ptn century throughout Florida. The building materials, structural systems and construction techniques are also typical of similar contemporary buildings in the region. Kennard modified some of the standard features of Neoclassical Revival buildings to create a building Community Development Board — February 17, 2015 HIS2014-12003- Page 3 of 8 : li�eai 1`1'aLel Level III Comprehensive Pian Amendment A lication Review PLArrrr�rrG&nEVELOrMExr \�\�� J * PP LONG RANGE DIVISION ,.�..� �� .� .�?�i :Sv .. . . . , ;�'�� a _ � — which was particularly suitable for the Pinellas County Courthouse. The main fa�ade has a classical temple portico, commonly found on American governmental buildings, but Kennard modified it by omitting the pediment and replacing it with a paneled, high parapet wall. The temple fa�ade formula is further altered by turning it into a recessed porch with columns set in-antis, rather than the typical fashion of a projecting portion. Old Pinellas County Courthouse Photos Old postcard rendering of courthouse CurNent photo of courthouse � �-�� ; ��z�c�•; �� _ �w. a � �. �1 �� s�rl� ,; � � i�,� I t , , � � �,�� , � � , x ��.� �" �,�;� � � � ;'v' � r 1 ; � � . � t'I�, .�'6fv•. ..Y • .... f ; . . � ,�;�,, , — -- .r '^��, , ; r .:'. Source: Buell & Elligett, P.A. Community Development Board — February 17, 2015 HIS2014-12003- Page 4 of 8 ° Clear�rLl�l1..� Leve� III Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Review PL��G& DEV�LOPMErrr - �,.s�.; -•✓�.,�..�-�� . . LONG RANGE DIVISION ; , :%�.�'l'��,-�..-`' =' . Kennard faced the challenge of creating an appearance of monumentality on a small building. He achieved this illusion by creating a long, narrow rectangular plan (150' x 50') with a projecting central block and by raising the main floor 6' above grade. To achieve greater height, he added a parapet about 10' high above the entablature of the central block; this made the central section of the building 55' high. With a main fa�ade 150' long that rises to the height of a five-story building, the little two-story courthouse with 14,000 square feet of interior space appeared monumental to passers-by. The 1917 courthouse gave the county commissioners an impressive symbol of their power, but did not give them much space. The placement of the 1917 building on its site and the plainness of the rear fa�ade indicate that Kennard planned for major additions to be made to the courthouse. His design for the small 1924 wing incorporated the same building materials, fenestration and use of pilasters to blend in with the 1917 building. The 1924 addition filled the most convenient site for enlargements by covering the rear (west) wall of the 1917 building. The 1926 addition, therefore, presented an awkward design problem. This wing, almost the size of the original courthouse, had to fill the remaining space on the site, but not destroy the symmetrical design and massing of the original structure. Kennard's solution was to design a street (north) elevation for the new wing that echoed the massing, bays and design of the central block of the main fa�ade of the 1917 building. The style was reused on the new north elevation with pilasters substituting for the columns of the main (east) farade. The granite-faced basement level and entablature surmounted with a high parapet wall with panels on the main fa�ade were duplicated on the 1926 fa�ade, thus unifying the two sections. The courtrooms of the 1926 wing also echoed the 1917 in its design scheme of paired pilasters supporting a full entablature and a coffered ceiling creating by intersecting paired beams. • Whether the property yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.d]. There is no evidence that the Old Pinellas County Courthouse yields information important in prehistory or history. Recommended Conclusions of Law: The Old Pinellas County Courthouse is eligible for historic designation as the property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Clearwater history, is associated with the lives of persons significant in Clearwater's history and possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period and method of construction. Classification of Property Recommended Findin�s of Fact: Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.3 specifies that historic properties shall be classified as exceptional, excellent, notable or of value as part of the scene depending on the number of designation criteria met. Based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law made Community Development Board — February 17, 2015 HIS2014-12003- Page 5 of 8 •? C11.��1►(1Ll.l Level III Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Review PLANNm�G&°EV�LOPMENT � `�./'�/'�.\/'�./^,�. . . . . . . LONG RANGE DIVISION !\I� /"�._f�.� above, the Old Pinellas County Courthouse currently meets three out of the four designation criteria including: association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history; association with the lives of persons signiiicant in history and association with distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. Recommended Conclusions of Law: The Old Pinellas County Courthouse is considered "excellent" as it meets the criteria established in Community Development Code Section 4-607.a., b. and c. IMPACT OF PROPOSED HISTORIC DESGINATION The historic designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse will afford local protection for the building which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The courthouse has undergone extensive internal and external renovations (completed in 1997) in order to repair and modernize the building. Modern climate control, fire sprinkler and smoke detection devices were all added unobtrusively to blend in with the original architecture of the building. All of the courthouse windows were restored, rebuilt or replaced, and all elements of the restored windows are comparable to the original windows. The Old Courthouse is unique in that it was restored to its original function as we11 as its original design. The Courthouse is one of downtown Clearwater's major landmarks and one of its few properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic designation of this property will protect Pinellas County's center for government, as well as one of its most important civic buildings. Designating the Old Pinellas County Courthouse locally will ensure that any future improvements will maintain the historic integrity of the building because the owner is required to request a certificate of appropriateness in order to materially alter the building, erect a new building on the property or demolish or relocate the building. A certificate of appropriateness may be required whether or not a building or demolition permit is required. It is not required for ordinary building maintenance. Several city plans contain policies related to the preservation and designation of structures within the city, which can create a sense of place and time and maintain character that makes a city unique. Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Applicable Objectives and Policies from the Future Land Use Element of the ClearwateN Comprehensive Plan in support of the historic designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse are as follows: Policy A.5.5.2 - Preserve the unique qualities of Clearwater and its cultural heritage as exemplified by historic buildings, landmarks, landscapes, streetscapes, lighting, and building design. Objective A.6.3 - The City shall encourage the implementation of historic overlay districts, the maintenance of existing historic properties, and the preservation of existing Community Development Board — February 17, 2015 HIS2014-12003- Page 6 of 8 r Cl��A /t�61.1 Level III Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Review PL^NNING&DEV�LOrMExT j ,vf.�^�,� � ^ . . LONGRANGEDIVISION neighborhoods through the use of design guidelines and the implementation of the City's Community Development Code. Policy A.6.3.1 - The City Council shall consider designating historic properties and districts within the City of Clearwater; designations shall be consistent with the standards for designation found in the City's Community Development Code. Procedures identified in the Community Development Code should be amended to permit the City, in addition to property owners, to initiate such designation. Policy A.63.2 - Any changes to approved historic structures shall be approved by the Community Development Board in accordance with the procedures and requirements found in the Community Development Code. Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan The Introduction of the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan identifies the purpose of the plan and states several reasons why projects like the designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse are important to the city: There are several good Yeasons that downtown revitalization is important to all Clea�wateN citizens. First, every city should have a unique place that fosters community interaction and fun. Downtown should and can be that place for Cleanvater �esidents and tourists alike. Second, Downtown ClearwateN is a reflection of how our forefathers lived, woNked and shopped. Clearwater's past can be seen in its historic buildings in and around Downtown and histo�ic Coachman Park. We cannot envision and plan for the future unless we are mindful of ou� past learning from ouY successes and failures. The proposed historic designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse furthers the following policies of the Downtown ClearwateN Redevelopn�ent Plan: Policy 4: Renovation, rehabilitation and reuse of historic resources are encouraged. Flexibility through the site plan review process should be utilized so that historic resources may be retained and reused. Policy 5: The City shall pursue various strategies, incentives and planning tools that will assist in the preservation of historic resources. The historic designation of this building requires any building improvements to be consistent with the design guidelines established in the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan for the rehabilitation of historic structures. While a major historic renovation was completed in 1997, the historic designation will provide greater protection as it will require improvements to be in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Community Development Board — February 17, 2015 HIS2014-12003- Page 7 of 8 �' Cle�rwYuLel Levei III Com rehensive Plan Amendment A lication Review PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT �`�i,�-•.^�'^^`�'' P PP LONG RANGE DIVISION SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION: The historic designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse was requested by Pinellas County. The building was designed by Francis J. Kennard, a Tampa architect, and remains an excellent example of the Neoclassical Revival style in downtown, as reflected by its listing on the National Register of Historic places in 1992. Policies within the Clearwater Coinprehensive Plan and the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan emphasize the importance of designating and preserving historic buildings and the historic designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse will satisfy several policies and objectives listed within both plans. Based on the foregoing, the Planning and Development Department recommends the following action: Recommend APPROVAL of the historic designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse with the classification of excellent. Prepared by Planning and Development Department Staf£�� ; � Katie See Planner III ATTACHMENTS: Photographs of Site and Vicinity Resume Community Development Board — February 17, 2015 HIS2014-12003- Page 8 of 8 View looking west at the subject property, 324 S. Fort Harrison Avenue South of the subject property � x° � � z.�.. .-. *�*� ��'` View looking northerly along S. Fort Harrison Avenue North of the subject property �� , �`yt � .,.�:�t:'� ,�.. �:4 � Across the street, to the east of the subject property View looking southerly along S. Fort Harrison Avenue HIS2014-12003 Pinellas County 324 S. Fort Harrison Avenue Resume Katie See 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 727-562-4557 katie.seeCa�mvclearwater.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Planner 111 City of Clearwater, FL May 2014 to Present Responsible for numerous aspects of the Growth Management Act of Florida such as comprehensive p�anning, future land use plan amendments, rezoning and annexations. Update Community Development Codes by ordinance. Prepare staff reports for the City Council and Community Development Board. Responsible for providing informational assistance to the public and developers concerning development plans. Coordinate and manage various projects. Serve as the City's representative on countywide and regional planning agencies. • City Planner City of Charles Town, WV October 2008 to May 2014 Served as City staff for Planning Commission (PC), Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), Historic Landmarks Commission and Building Commission. Responsible for reviewing land use applications and making recommendations to the PC and BZA. Also responsible for providing assistance to the public and developers regarding zoning, land use and the zoning and subdivision ordinances. • Associate Planner City of Charles Town, WV September 2006 to October 2008 Assisted with Planning Commission (PC), Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), Historic Landmarks Commission and Building Commission. Assisted with review of land use applications. Also assisted with answering questions from the public and developers regarding zoning, land use and the zoning ordinance. EDUCATION Master's, Environmental Policy & Management, American Public University, Expected Spring 2015 Bachelor of Arts, Urban Affairs and Planning, Virginia Tech, 2006 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS American Planning Association (2006 to Present) 0 324 S FT HARRISON AVE > t HIS2014-12003 - �„ - �� ```„ Pinellas County Court House (Old) Zoning: Downtown Atlas #: 28fiB Planning & Development Department ication for Historic Designation ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND CORRECTLY, AND SUBMITTED IN PERSON (NO FAX OR DELIVERIES) TO THE PLANNIN6 & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. ORIGINAL APPLICATION THAT IS SIGNED AND NOTARIZED AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AS REQUIRED WITHIN ARE TO BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. IT IS INCUMBENT UPON THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT COMPLETE AND CORRECT INFORMATION. ANY MISLEADING, DECEPTIVE, iNCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT INFORMATION MAY INVALIDATE YOUR APPLICATION. THE APPLICANT, BY FILING THIS APPLICATION, AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE. PROPERTY OWNER(S) pinellas County, Florida (LIST ALL OWNERS ON DEED): MAILING ADDRESS: 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756 PHONE NUMBER: 727-464-3377 EMAIL: AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE: Mark S. Woodard, County Administrator MAILING ADDRESS: 315 Court Street Clearwater Florida 33756 PHONE NUMBER: 727-464-3093 EMAIL: mwoodard@pine�lascounty.org (or Liz Freeman at efreeman@pinellascountv.or) BUSINE55 NAME: Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners STREET ADDRESS: 315 Court Street Clearwater Florida 33756 PARCEL NUMBER(S): A portion of 16/29/15/92574/007/0010 o � a ---J w 0 � ti Z �.. w � ca n. c°*.+ O � J �` W � � � W � � '� �..'' 06 L.tJ � � � z Z Z � � Planning & Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865 Page 1 of 5 Revised OSl12 LEGAL DESCRIPTION The legal description of the parcel on which the Old and New Courthouses are located, as filed in the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's Office is: Turner's, A.C. sub blks 7 and 8 and vac aliey and % vac alley on S. The Old Courthouse is located on block 8. The legal description of the boundary for the Old Pinellas County Courthouse (below) as filed with the National Register of Historic Places is: "Beginning at the SW corner of S. Fort Harrison Avenue and Court Street, proceed W approximately 250.6 feet along the S curb of Court Street. Then proceed S approximately 185 feet along the edge of the parking lot located E of the new courthouse complex, and continue to the N wall of the jail. Then proceed E approximately 103.3 feet along the wall to the NE corner of the jaii. Then proceed approximately 21.75 feet S along the E wall of the jail to the sidewalk that runs along the N side of the parking lot. Then proceed east approximately 152.25 feet along the N side of the parking lot to the W curb of the S. Fort Harrison Avenue. Then proceed N approximately 195.75 feet along the W side of S. Fort Harrison Avenue to the point of the beginning." DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: A request to designate the Old Pinellas County Courthouse located at 324 5. Fort Harrison Avenue as a Local Historic Resource by the City of Clearwater Planning 8� Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tei: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865 Page Z of 5 Revised 08l12 ° earwater �� Planning & Development Department Application for Historic Designation Data Sheet PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE FOILOWING INFORMATION IS FILLED OUT, IN ITS ENTIRETY. FAiLURE TO COMPLETE THIS FORM WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING FOUND INCOMPLETE AND POSSIBLY DEFERRED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION CYCLE. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN DESIGNATION: Central Business District (CBD) ZONING DISTRICT: Downtown SPECIAL AREA PLAN: Clearwater powntown Redevelopment Plan PARCEL SIZE: 5.23 (portion of) acres 92,500 square feet STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINELLAS I(wej, the undersigned, acknowledge that all representations made in this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and authorize City representatives to visit and photograph the property described in this applicati Sworn to and subscribed before me this r� � day of �0 V ��t-lj-(,✓ �-� � . by r,LQ,/'"�� '. G�ooda..id who is personally known as C�1� � ��o � produced as identification. Signature of proper owner or representative Notary publ My commission expires: Signature of property owner or C� /2 '/7' �7 * MY COMMIc`?!r�N �rF(177139 ... y. `.. �.\O,' ,, ,.�P; EXPIRES D��"''r'`'r ,�. 20" APPROVED AS 1�0 �ORi� (.1Uh :S9F�1i153 F�OfIC?t��.Jl°�y,��NIC@.COiTI OFFICE OF COUNIY ATfORNE� � . gy - �,�,-Z-;''�--� ;'.�, _____.�,, __ , Planning & Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562�4SFi.9�1ey Page 3 of 5 Revised 08/12 Planning & Development Department °learwater Application for Historic Designation � � Submittal Package Instructions & Checklist U and Information for Applicants iN ADDITION TO THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR HfSTORIC DESIGNATION FORM, ALL APPLICATION PACKAGES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: � Map showing the location and boundaries of the property or district � Report including the historic, architectural or archaeological value of the property or district ❑ Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district ❑ A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within the district (if applicable) ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC HEARINGS The applicant or applicanYs representative is encouraged to attend City Council public hearings. STANDARDS FOR DESIGNATION The following shall be used in evaluating proposed historic properties: � Whether the property or district is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patte�n oi elty, sYat� O� r�aQiart�l histo�y: � Whether the property or district is associated with the lives of persons significant in history; � Whether the property or district possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or the representation of the work of a master, or the possession of artistic values; � Whether the property or district has yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION If request for historic designation is approved, properties and districts will be classified additionally as follows: � Exceptional - Satisfies each of the four criteria. ❑ Excellent - Satisfies three of the above criteria. ❑ Notable - Satisfies two of the above criteria. ❑ Of value as part of the scene - Satisfies one of the above criteria. Planning 8 Deveiopment Department, i00 S. AAyrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727562-4865 Page 3 of 4 Revised OS/12 ° � earwater U Planning & Development Department Application for Historic Designation Affidavit to Authorize Agent/Representative 1. Provide names of all property owners on deed — PRINT full names: Pinellas County, Florida 2. That (I am/we are) the owner(s) and record title holder(s) of the following described property: The Old Pinelias County Courthouse, 324 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater FL 33756 3. That this property constitutes the property for which a request for (describe request): Designation of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse as a Local Historical Resource. 4. That the undersigned (has/have) appointed and (does/do) appoint: Mark S. Woodard as (his/their) agent(s) to execute any petitions or other documents necessary to affect such petition; 5. That this affidavit has been executed to induce the City of Clearwater, Florida to consider and act on the above described property; 6. That site visits to the property are necessary by City representatives in order to process this appiication and the owner authorizes City representatives to visit and photograph the property described in this application; 7. That (I/we), the undersigned authority, hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct. ,��.�r�tn .� Pro ty Owner (Signature) Property Owner (Signature) Property Owner (Signature) Property Owner (Signature) STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY Of PINELLAS BEFORE ME THE UNDERSIGNED, AN OFFICER DULY COMMISSIONED BY THE LAWS Of THE STATE OF FLORIDA, ON THIS � DAY OF �D Y'�n'�- �r �O I _, PERSONALLY APPEARED Mark S. Woodard WHO HAVING BEEN FIRST DULY SWORN DEPOSED AND SAYS THAT �:PY'°�"'��;:. CHERYL A DEC�U � � � MY COMMISSION #FF07713g s. • �. :�: �;�nis�FS December 17• �17 5�E--"" �,:+,otaryService.com (407) 398�Cit5'! Notary Seal/Stamp DERSTANDS THE CONTENTS OF THE AFFIDAVIT THAT HE/SHE SIGNED. /�� l.� '~--' C�"�'LLl � _ �/�-�`^—' My Commission Expires Notary Public Signature / 7- �7 �JFFICE t�F COUNTY A1 i ORNE�` 3� �`1�' ��,.f"'—b�i-P-y �._„' .. Planning & t�evelopment Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel; 727- � ----- Page 5 of 5 w_ ,'' .- i� . � °� SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ATTACHMENT 1: A Map depicting the location and boundaries of the property (as reflected on the National Register application and designation) ATTACHMENT 2: Historic and Architectural Value of the Property and Description of Planned Maintenance Activities. ATTACHMENT 3: Representative photo of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse ATTACHMENT 4: History of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse pamphlet ATTACHMENT 5: National Historic Register Nomination Package and letter awarding nomination SUPPLEMENTAL MA'TERIALS for the Application to Designate the Old Pinellas Co�inty Colirthouse as a Historic Resource ATTACHMENT 1 LOCATION AND BOUNDARY MAP - OLD PINELLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE (as depicted in the National Historic Register application and designation) SUPPLEMENI'AL MA"TERIALS foz- the Application to Designate the Old Pinellas County Courthouse as a Historic RESOUrce � ` � � � . � y ,� � v � � �'� � $our�ara�zy oF,e�Sovrzc�- A e� (o b � z ATTACHMENT 2 HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE OLD PINELLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The Old Pinellas County Courthouse, built in 1917, was listed on the National Register (NR) of Historic Places in 1992 due to its association with the political history of Pinellas County, and because of its period architecture. In fact, the Old Pinellas County Courthouse was the first permanent building erected as the seat of county government in Pinellas County, following much debate between the Cities of Clearwater and St Petersburg. The Courthouse is significant as an excellent example of Neoclassical Revival Style architecture and as the work of the well- known pioneer Tampa architect, Francis J. Kennard. Please see the attached pamphlet, "History of the O/d Pinellas County Courthouse"). On February 3, 1916, the county commissioners voted in favor of a$160,000 bond issue to finance the construction of a new courthouse and jail. The county commissioners purchased a tract of land on the west side of Fort Harrison Avenue for $5,000 of January 19, 1917. Tampa architect Francis J. Kennard was chosen to design the courthouse and adjacent jail. On January 19, 1917, a contract in the amount of $100,023 was awarded to the firm of Bates, Hudnall, and Jetton for the construction of the courthouse, and the Tampa firm of G.A. Miller and Company received a contract fior $19,800 to buiid the jaii. The courthouse was completed on time and within budget on July 7, 1918. Its main fa�ade was 150' long, and the interior contained about 7,200 square feet of space on each of its two floors. The first floor contained all of the county's business records and commissioners' offices; the second floor housed one large courtroom, judges' offices, jury and grand jury room. The rapid growth of Pinellas County during the 1920's land boom era necessitated an addition to the courthouse in 1924. Kennard designed a two-story with basement wing to be attached to the rear (west) elevation of the 1917 building. Each floor of the addition was to contain about 1800 square feet of space and house county offices and offices for the Clerk of the Circuit Court. On May 17, 1924, the county commissioners awarded a contract of $25,000 to Bates, Hudnall, and Jetton for the construction of the building. Within two years, and with the land boom continuing, the county commissioners expanded the courthouse again. In 1926, Kennard designed a large two-story and basement wing to be attached to the northwest corner of the 1917 building. The new wing provided space for the county commissioners' offices, the county engineering department on the first floor, and large courtroom for county and circuit judges on the second floor. A new jail to be located south of the courthouse was also designed at this time. On September 27, 1926, the county SUPPLEMENTAL MAT�RIALS for the Application to Desi�nate the Old Yinellas County Courthouse as a Historic Resource commissioners awarded a building contract of $170,838 to the firm of B.F. Walker & Sons for the courthouse wing and jail. The land boom collapsed soon after; however, in the 1930s, federal Work Progress Administration (WPA) funds were used to remodel the third floor of the jail, to build a bridge connecting the jail to the courtrooms, and to convert the basement space below the 1917 courthouse into offices. The first floor of the original 1917 building as constructed was six feet above grade, leaving space beneath vacant. The 1936-37 remodeling of this vacant area created 7,462 square feet of office space. Entrances to the basement were made at north and south ends of the building, and the area was air-conditioned. ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT AND SIGNIFICANCE Neoclassical Revival Style (1894-1940) The Neoclassical Revival Style was popularized by the World's Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893. Buildings erected by each state at the Exposition were to have a classical theme. Wide publicity for the event and attendance by the people from all over the country assured a popularity of the style which lasted for nearly fifty years. Neoclassicism recalled the simple architectural features and techniques of the Greeks and Romans. Its most distinguishing characteristics include: use of the lonic or Corinthian order for colossal columns, pilasters and engaged columns, flat or low pitched roofs behind parapets, horizontality, symmetry, and balance. Doorways often have elaborate, decorative surrounds based on Greek revival, Adam or Georgian precedents. Cornices often have dentils or modillions, and sometimes have a wide frieze band. Windows are usually double hung sash with va� ious �ig�t configurat�ons. The original part of the Old Pinellas County Courthouse, designed by Francis J. Kennard in 1916 is an excellent example of the Neoclassical Style. It incorporates many of the distinctive features associated with the style, including: colossal columns and pilasters with Greek capitals, a flat roof with parapet decorated with Roman fasces and a Greek anthemion. The major entrances display fairly elaborate surrounds with typical double hung sash. The 1924 and 1926 additions to the 1917 building were also designed by Kennard. His plans expertly integrated the use of the same materials and neoclassical motifs and designs in the additions. The plan of the 1917 building and its Neoclassical Revival Style are both typicaf of similar small courthouses built during the early 20th century throughout Florida. The buildings materials, structural systems, and construction techniques are also typical of similar contemporary buildings in the region. Kennard, however, modified some of the standard features of Neoclassical Revival buildings to create a building which was particularly suitable for the Pinellas County Courthouse. The main fa�ade has a classical temple portico, commonly found on American governmental buildings, but Kennard modified it by omitting the pediment and replacing it with a paneled, high parapet wall. The temple fa�ade formula is further altered by turning it into a recessed porch with columns set in-antis rather than the typical fashion of a projecting portion. SUPPLFMEN"l��AL NI�1"I�ERIALS f�oi� the Application to Desigllate the Olci Pincllas County Cuurthouse as a I�listocic Resource Kennard faced the challenge of creating an appearance of monumentality on a small building. He achieved this illusion by creating a long, narrow rectangular plan (150' x 50') with a projecting central block and by raising the main floor 6' above grade. To achieve greater height, he added a parapet about 10' high above the entablature of the central block; this made the central section of the building 55' high. With a main fa�ade 150' long that rises to the height of a five-story building, the little two-story courthouse with 14,000 square feet of interior space appeared monumental to passers-by. The 1917 courthouse gave the county commissioners an impressive symbol of their power, but did not give them much space. The placement of the 1917 building on its site and the plainness of the rear fa�ade indicate that Kennard planned for major additions to be made to the courthouse. His design for the small 1924 wing incorporated the same building materials, fenestration, and use of pilasters to blend in with the 1917 building. The 1924 addition filled the most convenient site for enlargements by covering the rear (west) wall of the 1917 building. The 1926 addition, therefore, presented an awkward design problem. This wing, almost the size of the original courthouse, had to fill the remaining space on the site, but not destroy the symmetrical design and massing of the original structure. Kennard's solution was to design a street (north) elevation for the new wing that echoed the massing, bays, and design of the central block of the main fa�ade of the 1917 building. The style was reused on the new north elevation with pilasters substituting for the columns of the main (east) fa�ade. The granite-faced basement level and entablature surmounted with a high parapet wall with panels on the main fa4ade were duplicated on the 1926 fa�ade, thus unifying the two sec�ions. The courtrooms of the 1S26 ��i�g a�s� echoed the 1917 in its design scheme �f pair�d pilasters supporting a full entablature and a coffered ceiling created by intersecting paired beams. The Old Pinellas County Courthouse remains today a significant historic and important governmental building in Pinellas County and serves as an excellent example of Francis J. Kennard's ability to design a classical building to meet the needs of an emerging local government. PRESENT AND PROJECTED ECONOMIC TRENDS AND CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE MAINTENANCE, DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY The annual maintenance costs for the Old Pinellas County Courthouse are approximately $125,000.00. Currently the only future renovations planned are for the basement interior to better support the County's wellness center. The scope of work includes waterproofing the basement walls, painting and floor finishes. There are no plans to renovate the exterior fa�ade of the building at this time. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS i�or tl�e ��ppiication to Designate the Old Pinellas Countv Cour�house as a Historic Resoul�ce A LIST OF CONTRIBUTING AND NONCONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT (IF APPLICABLE) — not applicable The request is for designation of the Old Courthouse Property/Structures (i.e., the 1917 Courthouse, and the 1924 and 1926 wings), as reflected on the National Register. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERL�LS for the Application to Designate the Old Pinellas County Coui-thouse as a �Iistoric IZcsource ATTACHMENT 3 PHOTOGRAPH OF THE OLD PINELLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE SUPPLEMENI,AL MATERIALS lor the Application to Designate the Old Pinellas County Coui�thouse as a Historic FZeso�irce ATTACHMENT 4 "HISTORY OF THE OLD PINELLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE" PAMPHLET SUYYLEMENI�AL M:�1�I�ERIALS for the Application to Designate the Old Pinellas Countv C.ourthouse as a I-{istoric Reso�irce ATTACHMENT 5 NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION PACKAGE AND LETTER AWARDING NOMINATION SUPPLEMLNTAL MATERIALS for the :��pplication to Designat� the Old Pinel(as County C'ourthouse as a Histoi�ic Resource „,: .; ,�--t . �_�� ?�:��-=_ a �, - _.�,,_ _ �:., �_ =�- -. ;`. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Jirrt Smith Secretary of State DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES RA. Gny Buibd'mg 500 Svuth Bronough Tallahaseee. Florida 37394-025p Director's OfFice Tekcopier Numbet (F,UC) (90S) 488-]480 i904j �lBB-3353 July 13, 1992 The Honorable Rita J. Garvey Mayor of the City of Clearwater Post OffiCe Box 4748 C3earwater, Florida 34618-4748 Ir �� Re: Pinellas County Caurthouse, 315 Court Street, Ciearwater, FL Dear Mayor Garvey: It is a pleasure ta advise you that the above referenced site has been offi�ially listed�in the Nationa� Register of iiistoric Piaces �s of �une 2�, 3.992� The enciosed fact sheet outlines the effects of listing in the National Register with reference to major iaws and Federa7. requlations related to listed propertiss.” Local planning agencies shoald be aware of the review requires�ents pertaining to any Federally assisted activa.ties that may have an impact on 2isted properti�s. Sincereiy, p, `�� or W. 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