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Historic Preservation Board Meeting of June 15, 2017.
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DEFERRALS: None
Bed and Breakfast: An application for a Certificate of Use for a Bed and Breakfast for the property at 114 Menores Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 8 & W ½ of Lot 9, Block 36, Coral Gables Douglas Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 25, at Page 69 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
A motion to approve the Certificate of Use for the property at 114 Menores Avenue. (Ayes: 6, Nays: 0)
SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
CASE FILE COA (SP) 2017-006: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 711 University Drive, a Local Historic Landmark, 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 approve the Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 711 University Drive with Staff recommendations. (Ayes: 6, Nays: 0)
CASE FILE COA (SP) 2017-008: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the Country Club Section Part One, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 108 of the
Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 2806 Granada Boulevard with the arch to remain as proposed. (Ayes: 6, Nays: 0)
STANDARD CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
CASE FILE COA (ST) 2015-038 Revised: An application for the issuance of a Standard Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 611 North Greenway Drive, a contributing resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District,” legally described as Lots 18, 19 and 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 requesting design approval for the installation of a wall and gates, the installation of a new front walkway and fountain, and the relocation of the front steps was granted approval with conditions on April 16, 2015. The revision requests design approval to extend the wall farther around the property.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the Standard Certificate of Appropriateness for 611 north Greenway Drive with the following conditions: The column caps and bases on the wall be native keystone, not precast materials; The fountain and pedestrian gate be centered on the second story massing, balcony, and windows; The spears be removed from the wall; If code allows the wall panels flanking the driveway gate be symmetrical. (Ayes: 6, Nays: 0)
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
Macfarlane Items Request: Ms. Spain informed the Board of the MacFarlane Project, in which the two homes on 129 Frow Avenue and 110 Oak Avenue were being renovated and were asking if the Board knew anyone that would be interested in donating kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures and cabinetry for the project.
BOARD ITEMS: Historic Landmark Plaques: Mr. Fullerton inquired about the status of the plaques. Ms. Spain informed that a shipment had been received and would be distributed.