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Historic Preservation Board Meeting of January 19, 2017.
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DEFERRALS: None
DISCUSSION ITEM: Coral Gables Bike Trail as it connects to Red Road along Coral Way. Ms. Keller relayed the research and background of the project, detailing the inclusive area of the proposal to create a bicycle boulevard on Castile Avenue as part of the City’s bicycle master plan. The purpose, she said, was to connect with existing bicycle lanes on Red Road and connect them to Coral Way, including speed cushions and related signage along Castile Avenue. Ms. Keller sought feedback from the Board as part of the City’s overall project process.
A motion was made and seconded to support installation of speed cushions and required but appropriate signage as discussed to the Castile Avenue bicycle boulevard design as the project moves forward, and to apply the same historic sensitivity to similar future City projects. (Ayes: 7, Nays: 1)
LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS:
CASE FILE LHD 2016-011 AND COA (SP) 2016-024: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1223 Lisbon Street, 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 applicant is also requesting the issuance of an Accelerated Special Certificate of Appropriateness and design
approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the local historic designation of the property at 1223 Lisbon Street. (Ayes: 9, Nays: 0)
A motion was made and seconded to approve the design proposal for the alterations and additions to the building at 1223 Lisbon Street and issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness, including staff and Board recommendations made during discussion. (Ayes: 9, Nays: 0)
A motion was made and seconded to approve granting a variance to allow the minimum width of the proposed carport to be approximately 9’ vs. the minimum width of a carport shall be 12’-0” as required by Section 5-1402(A)(5) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. (Ayes: 9, Nays: 0)
CASE FILE LHD 2016-021: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 711 University Drive, legally described as Lot 11 & S ½ of Lot 10, Block 137, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Six, according to the Plat thereof,
as recorded in Plat Book 20, at Page 1 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
A motion was made and seconded to a motion to approve Local Historic Designation of the property at 711 University Drive based on its historical, cultural and architectural significance. (Ayes: 9, Nays: 0)
SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
CASE FILE COA (SP) 2016-032: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 9 Capina Court, a contributing resources within the “Campina Court Historic District”,
legally described as Lot 18 and the E 1.2 Lot 17, Block 3, Coral Gables Flagler Street Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 12, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design
approval for additions and alterations to the residence.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the design proposal for the one-story addition on the residence at 9 Campina Court, including all staff recommendations and changing the windows from horizontal to vertical on the west elevation; and to approve issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the one-story addition only (Ayes: 9, Nays: 0)
DISCUSSION ITEMS: City Entrances: Mr. Torre reported that the round elements at the historic entrances didn’t appear original and looked like pencils. Ms. Kautz said she noticed that the trellis features at the plaza entrances were large and round with pointed ends. Ms. Spain and Ms. Kautz said they would look into the situation and review the drawings, thanking Mr. Torre for raising the issue.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY: On behalf of the Historic Preservation Board and Staff, Ms. Spain presented Nancy Morgan with a farewell gift and words of appreciation for her years of service to the City.
Certified Local Government Workshop: Ms. Spain reported that staff is hosting a Certified Local Government workshop for the South Florida Region on April 27th and 28th, venue to be determined. All Board members will be invited to participate.
Historic Plaques: Plaques are ordered and will be distributed when delivered.