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Historic Preservation Board Meeting of August 18, 2021.
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Maxwell and seconded by Mr. Ehrenhaft to approve the minutes from the July 21, 2021, Historic Preservation Board Meeting.
The motion passed (Ayes: 8; Nays: 0) (1 board member was absent).
APPROVAL OF ABSENCES:
A motion was made by Ms. Spain and seconded by Mr. Garcia-Pons to approve the request for absence from John Fullerton,
The motion passed (Ayes: 8; Nays: 0)
DEFERRALS:
1. COA(SP)2021-010 - 525 Alcazar Avenue
2. COA(SP)2015-018 - 4730 Santa Maria Street - Based on a site visit today and discussions with the property owners, after a minor amendment was made it could be reviewed at staff level.
AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF:
An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property at 1223 Lisbon Street, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 29, Block 59, Coral Gables Granada Section, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The related Special Certificate of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2016-024, was granted design approval by the Historic Preservation Board on January 19, 2017.
A motion was made by Mr. Durana and seconded by Ms. Spain to approve the ad valorem tax relief on the property at 1223 Lisbon Street.
The motion passed (Ayes: 8; Nays: 0).
LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION:
CASE FILE LHD 2021-005: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1234 Country Club Prado, legally described as Lots 17, 18, & 19, Block 77, Coral Gables Granada Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
A motion was made by Ms. Rolando and seconded by Ms. Spain to approve the local historic designation of the property at 1234 Country Club Prado based on its historical, cultural, and architectural significance as evidenced in the provided staff report.
The motion passed (Ayes: 8; Nays: 0).
SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-011: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4108 Palmarito Street, a Contributing Resource with the “Italian Village Historic District,” legally described as Lot 7, Block 9, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part One, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 31 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the construction of a trellis, replacement of iron grillwork, new pedestrian, and driveway gates, resurfacing of the front courtyard, installation of rear steps and railings, and roof tile coping at the auxiliary structure. The application also seeks after-the-fact approval for the installation of windows and doors and partial resurfacing of the front courtyard. A variance has also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4)a, and Article 5, Section 5-309 A (f) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum front setback.
A motion was made by Ms. Rolando and seconded by Mr. Maxwell to approve the variance from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4)a, and Article 5, Section 5-309 A (f) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum front setback.
The motion passed (Ayes: 8; Nays: 0).
A motion was made by Ms. Rolando and seconded by Mr. Garcia-Pons to approve subject to the conditions in the staff report. Items 1 - Construction of the trellis; Item 2 - Replacement of iron grillwork; Item 3 - New pedestrian and driveway gates; Item 5 - Installation of the rear steps and railing.
The motion passed (Ayes: 8; Nays: 0).
A motion was made by Ms. Garcia-Pons and seconded by Ms. Rolando to deny proposals 4, 6, 7 & 8 as per the staff report and direct the applicant to work with staff to resolve the issues. If the issues cannot be resolved with staff to bring them back to the board. Items 4 & 8 in the default position, if no original tile is found and the applicant and staff cannot come to an agreement that the default tile will be terracotta tile of a similar size without the mosaic.
The motion passed (Ayes: 8; Nays: 0).
CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-012: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 818 Obispo Avenue, a contributing resource within the “Obispo Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot 18 and Lots 5 & 6, Block 29, Coral Gables Section “B,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the installation of an S-tile roof.
A motion was made by Mr. Maxell and seconded by Ms. Rolando to deny the application for the installation of an S-tile roof as stated by staff in favor of barrel tile.
The motion passed (Ayes: 8; Nays: 0).
BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE:
A motion was made by Mr. Ehrenhaft and seconded by Mr. Garcia-Pons for Mr. Menendez to continue in his role as chair of the Historic Preservation Board.
The motion passed with a collective aye.
A motion was made by Ms. Bache-Wiig and seconded by Mr. Durana for Mr. Garcia Pons to continue in his role as vice-chair of the Historic Preservation Board.
The motion passed with a collective aye.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY: None
DISCUSSION ITEM:
1. Country Club of Coral Gables golf shop/Burger Bob’s building and rain shelters.
2. Review of barrel tile.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Mr. Garcia-Pons and seconded by Ms. Bache-Wiig to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 pm.
The motion passed with a collective aye.