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City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: Board of Architects Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/13/2021 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
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21-2093 1D.1. Agenda ItemCASE FILE AB20125153 1021 Asturia Ave, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 2, Block 19, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part 1, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 108, Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; Folio# 03-4107-014-0710. The property is designated as a local historic property and has also been qualified as a Coral Gables Cottage. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval of interior/ exterior alterations, the construction of additions (approximately 942 SF), patio and site improvements $200,000. This application was previously deferred by the Board of Architects on February 25, 2021. Motion to defer until the project is reviewed by the Historical Resources Department.approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-2195 1D.2. Agenda ItemCASE FILE AB20125216 817 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 5 and 6, Block 31, Coral Gables Section B, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 111, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; Folio# 03-4108-001-5080. The property is designated as a local historic landmark, identified as a contributing resource within the "Alhambra Circle Historic District." The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior alterations, construction of additions (approximately 486 SF), and site improvements $680,000. This application was previously reviewed and deferred by the Board of Architects on March 18, 2021. Motion to defer with the following comments: 1) incorporating the correct arch on the side of the carport to match the style of the front arch; 2) restudy the balcony support - either show how it terminates on the inner elevation side or eliminate it, but it needs to be consistent; 3) restudy the driveway; 4) correct the drawing, placing the before and after drawings together; 5) correct thapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-2354 1E.1. Agenda ItemCASE FILE AB20125908 190 Casuarina Concourse, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 19, Block A, Gables Estates No. 2, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 60, at Page 37, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4132-019-0190. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new two-story single family residence (approximately 17,011 SF), pool & deck, landscaping, water features, wall & gates, and site improvements $3,500,000approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-2358 2E.2. Agenda ItemCASE FILE AB-20-12-5715 1541 Sopera Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as the West 1/2 of Lot 16, all of Lot 17 and the East 1/2 of Lot 18, Block 56, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part 4, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 57, Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; Folio# 03-4118-006-1420. The property is a pending local designated parcel. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval of interior/ exterior alterations, the construction of additions (approximately 1722 SF) and site improvements $200,000. This application was reviewed and rejected by the Board of Architects on May 27, 2021 with the following comments: 1) application needs to be reviewed by the historical resources department; 2)property to obtain historic significance determination; 3)provide drawings which illustrate the existing conditions of the residence; 4)change horizontal rollers to casement windows.Continued  Action details Not available
21-2355 1E.3. Agenda ItemCASE FILE AB21015736 555 Leucadendra Drive, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 5 and 6, Block B, Gables Estates No. 2, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 60, at Page 37, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4132-019-0430. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new two-story single family residence (approximately 16,919 SF), pavilion & gazebo, pool & spa, landscaping, water features, wall & gates, dock, tennis court and site improvements $6,000,000approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2357 1E.4. Agenda ItemCASE FILE AB21038105 6935 Sunrise Court, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 43, Block 2, Revised Plat of Sunrise Harbour, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 65, at Page 22, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4129-041-0630. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new two-story single family residence (approximately 5,273 SF), pool & spa, landscaping, wall & gates and site improvements $2,000,000 This application was reviewed and deferred by the Board of Architects on May 13, 2021, with the following comments: 1)additional windows on side elevation; 2) glass railing is approved as part of the design; 3)meet with zoning with regard to the auxiliary structure; 4) the board of architects is supporting the guest room location; 5) comply with zoning for roof and planter overhangs.Discussed and DeferredPass Action details Not available
21-2362 1E.5 Agenda ItemCASE FILE AB21047040 4840 Biltmore Drive, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as all of Lot 14 and a portion of Lot 13, Block 42, of Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section, Part 2, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 18, Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; Folio# 03-4120-023-1390. A lengthy legal is on file. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval of near total demolition of the existing structure and interior/ exterior alterations, the construction of additions, (total structure square footage is approximately 6200 SF) and site improvements $500,000approvedPass Action details Not available