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Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 21, 2016.
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DEFERRALS: Case File COA (SP) 2016-017: 920 Coral Way
LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION:
CASE FILE LHD 2016-09 AND COA (SP) 2016-018:
Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 325 Romano Avenue, legally described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 1, Coral Gables Coconut Grove Section Part One, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 25 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The applicant also requested issuance of an Accelerated Special Certificate of Appropriateness and design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework.
A motion was made and seconded to approve Local Historic Designation for the property at 325 Romano Avenue. (Ayes: 8, Nays: 0)
A motion was made and seconded to approve the design proposal for additions and alterations to the existing residence at 325 Romano Avenue, including staff’s written conditions as stated above; and suggested lowering the parapet on the new addition as discussed; and, therefore, approving issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness. (Ayes: 8, Nays: 0)
SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
CASE FILE COA (SP) 2016-021:
An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for Balboa Plaza, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Unnumbered Lot Marked - Park - Between Andalusia, DeSoto Blvd., and Anderson Road, Coral Gables Section “A,” according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 102, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requested approval for the installation of a proposed civic monument as part of the City’s Art in Public Places Program.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the design proposal for the installation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sculpture in Balboa Plaza, and to approve issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness. (Ayes: 6, Nays: 1)
CASE FILE COA (SP) 2015-021 Continued:
An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 611 North Greenway Drive, contributing resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District,” legally described as Lot 18 Less ELY 57.78 FT and Lots 19 & 20, Block 22, 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 requested design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the design for the additions and alternations to the residence and sitework for 611 North Greenway Drive subject to the following modifications: the differential, eave to eave, from the original home to the addition shall not be more than 18 inches; and the trellis on the terrace of the second story of the addition not be greater than the west half of the terrace. (Ayes: 6, Nays: 2)
A motion was made and seconded that the Historical Resources Department involve other City departments in paying particular attention to the means and methods of construction to protect the historic nature of the koi pond and any other of Mr. Pallot’s concerns. (Ayes: 8, Nays: 0)
CASE FILE COA (SP) 2016-009 Continued:
An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1401 Pizarro Street, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 2 and N 50 FT of Lot 3, Block 7, Coral Gables Granada Section Revised, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requested design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the design for an addition and alterations to the residence, and to approve issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1401 Pizarro Street. (Ayes: 7, Nays: 1)
CASE FILE COA (SP) 2016-014:
An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1136 Alhambra Circle, a contributing resource within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lot 3 and the west 35 FT of Lot 4, Block 15, Coral Gables Section “C,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 26 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requested design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the design proposal for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework for 1136 Alhambra Circle with staff recommendations, with the exception of removing condition number two in the list above. (Ayes: 4, Nays: 4)
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
MacFarlane Homestead Historic District Project: Ms. Spain reported that the project is progressing. The architect was hired for restoration of MacFarlane homes. Two homeowners have applied. The project will be presented to the City Commission on Tuesday, July 26th to initiate preparation of the contract and begin negotiations.
City Beautiful Award: John Fullerton: Congratulations were expressed to Mr. Fullerton for winning the City Beautiful Award at the Coral Gables Chamber meeting for 396 Alhambra Circle.
Relocation of Board Member Alexander Adams and Conclusion of Board Service: Ms. Spain expressed appreciation to Mr. Adams for his service on the Board, and wished him well as he and his family relocate to New York.