Board of Architects

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Board of Architects Judy Carty - Chairperson Peter Kiliddjian - Vice Chairperson Board Member Ana Alvarez Board Member Callum Gibb Board Member Luis Jauregui Board Member Glenn Pratt Board Member Juan Carlos Riesco Board Member Hamed Rodriguez Board Member Don Sackman Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Public Participation via Zoom The City of Coral Gables Board of Architects will holding its regular board meeting using a HYBRID FORMAT with appointed board members, City staff and representatives. Through video conferencing, the Board will discuss and vote on items. Only the Board Members and required City Staff will be physically present in the Commission Chambers at Coral Gables City Hall. All interested persons may be heard via the Zoom platform used by the Development Services for live remote comments. The meeting is open to attendance my members of the public, who may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/99718672178). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 997 1867 2178. Note: City Hall will be closed; Board members will need to wear masks and practice social distancing. City of Coral Gables Page 1 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes December 3, 2020 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Riesco and Board Member Sackman Excused: 1 - Board Member Rodriguez C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA D. OLD BUSINESS D.1. CASE FILE AB20095137 2414 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 1, 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 Country, Florida; Folio# 03-4118-001-0080. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the interior/ exterior alterations and the construction of additions (approximately 1642 sqft) $400,000. This application was previously reviewed and deferred by the Board of Architects on October 15, 2020 and November 19, 2020. Attachments: 10-15-2020 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report 10-15-2020 Application & Letter 10-15-2020 Preliminary Drawings & Photos 11-19-2020 Zoning Observation Report 11-19-2020 Preliminary Resubmittal Drawings Historic Photo Mircofilm/ Original plans 12-03-2020 Preliminary Resubmittal Drawings A motion to Continue was made by D. Sackman, seconded by G. Pratt to allow the applicant to meet with the City Architect to resolve. The motion was amended to approve addition concept and approval of final design by City Architect. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 6- Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Riesco and Board Member Sackman Nays: 2- Board Member Gibb and Board Member Jauregui Excused: 1- Board Member Rodriguez City of Coral Gables Page 2 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes December 3, 2020 E. NEW BUSINESS E.1. CASE FILE AB20095703 1428 Sarria Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as lots 5 & 6, Block 85, of Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Five Amended, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 23 Page 55, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida (legal description on file). Folio# 03-4119-001-2430 The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new single family residence (approximately 5,025 sq. ft.) $1,505,000 Attachments: Application & Letters Preliminary Drawings & Photos Zoning Preliminary Observation Report 2 motions were made. Motion to Reject did not pass with the necessary votes. Motion to Defer passed with the necessary votes. Motion to reject was made by made by C. Gibb, seconded by L. Jauregui. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: C. Gibb(1), L. Jauregui(2), J. Carty, A. Alvarez Nay: P. Kiliddjian, J. Riesco, D. Sackman, G. Pratt Motion to defer was made by G. Pratt, seconded by D. Sackman. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 6- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Riesco and Board Member Sackman Nays: 2- Board Member Jauregui and Chairperson Carty Excused: 1- Board Member Rodriguez City of Coral Gables Page 3 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes December 3, 2020 E.2. CASE FILE AB20025522 805 Majorca Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 12 and the East 17 feet of Lot 13, Block 29, 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# 03-4108-001-4890 The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the interior/ exterior alterations, the construction of an addition/ installation of a driveway & pool deck and improvements to the site $300,000. This application was originally reviewed and deferred at a BOA meeting on March 5, 2020. It was further reviewed and deferred by the City Architect on August 4, 2020. Attachments: Zoning Preliminary Observation Report Microfilm plans-circa1952 Survey & Photographs Preliminary Drawings Response to 8/4/2020 Deferral Application and Letter A motion to Defer with comments: study roof and column distribution/ adding side windows on blank walls - ok to meet with the City Architect for resolution was made by Board Member Riesco, seconded by P. Kiliddjian. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 8- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Riesco,Board Member Sackman and Chairperson Carty Excused: 1- Board Member Rodriguez City of Coral Gables Page 4 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes December 3, 2020 E.3. CASE FILE AB20056876 1024 Obispo Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 5, Block 3, Coral Gables Section C, a Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, page(s) 26, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; Folio# 03-4107-014-0310. The property is designated as a local historic landmark, identified as a contributing resource within the "Obispo Avenue Historic District." The application requests Final Design review and approval without Preliminary for the construction of a one story addition and covered patio (approximately 490 sqft) $50,000. Attachments: Zoning Observation Report Application Submittal Drawings Microfilm drawings Motion to continue/ postpone (provide a complete submittal) was made by P. Kiliddjian, seconded J. Riesco. The motion passed with the following vote: Yeas: 8- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Riesco,Board Member Sackman and Chairperson Carty Excused: 1- Board Member Rodriguez E.4. CASE FILE AB20095531 5815 Maynada Street, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 19, 20 and 20A, in Block 147, of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part Eight, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 25, at Page 55, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; Folio# 03-4130-003-0090. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval of a interior/ exterior alterations and the construction of a second floor addition (approximately 882 sqft) $130,000 Attachments: Zoning Preliminary Observation Report Application and Letter Preliminary Submittal Drawings Motion to Defer (meet with Zoning and redesign accordingly) was made by C. Gibb, seconded by L. Jauregui. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 8- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Riesco,Board Member Sackman and Chairperson Carty Excused: 1- Board Member Rodriguez City of Coral Gables Page 5 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes December 3, 2020 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS H. DISCUSSION ITEMS I. ADJOURNMENT City of Coral Gables Page 6