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Historic Preservation Board Meeting of January 15, 2020.
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SUMMARY OF MEETING:
DEFERRALS:
1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2019-021
LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION:
1. CASE FILE LHD 2019-008: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1208 Asturia Avenue, legally described as Lots 13 & 14, Block 6, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
A motion was made and seconded to to approve the designation, the motion failed. (Ayes:3; Nays: 4).
A motion was made and seconded to to not approve the designation, the motion failed . (Ayes:4; Nays: 3).
This gets continued to the next meeting automatically.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2019-019: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 7601 Old Cutler Road, Local Historic Landmark, a lengthy legal description is on file in the Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Department. The application requests design approval for the construction of a two-story detached garage and gazebo with cabana bath. Variances have also been requested from Article 4, Section 4-101 (D) (5a) and (5b), Article 5, Section 5-101 (B) and (D), and Appendix A, Section A-13 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the placement of the auxiliary structure.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the special certificate of appropriateness with the following conditions and variances from the Coral Gables Zoning Code: (Ayes:7; Nays: 0)
Conditions:
1. Windows to be clear glass and window muntins are to be high-profile.
2. French doors are to have a kickplate.
3. Provide a detail of the iron railings at the covered terrace of the garage structure. Are they to be simple pickets or another design?
4. Tile roofs are to be two-piece true barrel tile.
5. The concrete sill at the northwest end of garage should be eliminated. Staff recommends recessin...
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