Board of Architects
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · April 1, 2021
Minutes
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 Hamed Rodriguez
Board Member Don Sackman
Thursday, April 1, 2021 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 be 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.
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Board of Architects Meeting Minutes April 1, 2021
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
J. CARTY, P. KILIDDJIAN, A. ALVAREZ, H. RODRIGUEZ, AND D. SACKMAN WERE
PRESENT IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS; C. GIBB AND L. JAUREGUI
PARTICIPATED VIA ZOOM
Present: 7 - Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Gibb,Board
Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board
Member Sackman
Excused: 1 - Board Member Alvarez
C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
ITEM NUMBER E.1. CASE FILE AB20095799, 1203 N. GREENWAY DRIVE, WAS
CONTINUED BY THE APPLICANT PRIOR TO THE MEETING
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D. OLD BUSINESS
D.1. CASE FILE AB20115960
5125 Orduna Drive, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as a portion of
Lots 22 and 23, Block 42, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section
Part 3, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page
44, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. A lengthy legal
description is on file; Folio# 03-4119-004-0020
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/ exterior alterations, the construction of an addition (approximately
710 sq ft) and improvements to the site $78,000
This application was previously reviewed and rejected by the Board of
Architects on January 21, 2021. Motion to reject: The architectural style of
the proposed is not cohesive and the fenestration not appropriate.
Attachments: 01-21-2021 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report
01-21-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
01-21-2021 Application and Letter
01-21-2021 Location Map
04-01-2021 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report
04-01-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
MOTION TO DEFER WITH COMMENTS: 1) ALLOW THE CITY ARCHITECT TO
REVIEW THE RESUBMITTAL; 2)ADJUST THE REAR ROOF LINE; 3)ADD WINDOWS
AT THE FRONT TO THE POWDER ROOM AND THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY G. PRATT, SECONDED BY D. SACKMAN.
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 6- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Gibb,Board Member
Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board
Member Sackman
Nays: 1- Chairperson Carty
Excused: 1- Board Member Alvarez
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E. NEW BUSINESS
E.1. CASE FILE AB20095799
1203 N. Greenway Drive, Coral Gables, FL; Legally Described as Lots 17
and 18, Block 4, Coral Gables Section E, according to the map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 13, Public Records of
Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio# 03-4107-016-0530. The property is a
contributing parcel within the "Country Club of Coral Gables Historic
District."
The application requests Preliminary Design Review and approval for the
construction of a two-story addition (approximately 600 SF), attached by a
breezeway, landscaping, and site improvements. $95,000
Attachments: 04-01-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
04-01-2021 Application and Letter
04-01-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS CONTINUED BY THE APPLICANT PRIOR TO THE
MEETING
E.2 CASE FILE AB20124885
1421 Lugo Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; Legally Described as Lot 9, Block
2, Amended Plat of Coral Bay Section A, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 57, Page 97, Public Records of Miami-Dade County
Florida; Folio# 03-5118-005-0200.
The application requests Preliminary Design Review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately 6580
SF), swimming pool, and site improvements $1,000,000
Attachments: 04-01-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
04-01-2021 Application and Letter
04-01-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
MOTION TO REJECT WAS MADE BY G. PRATT, SECONDED BY P. KILIDDJIAN.
THE MOTION PASSED WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 7- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Gibb,Board Member
Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Board Member
Sackman and Chairperson Carty
Excused: 1- Board Member Alvarez
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E.3. CASE FILE AB21026314
7310 Mindello Street, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as Lot 2, San
Juan Heights Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 57, at Page 16, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida; Folio# 03-4132-002-0020. (The legal
description is on file).
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval of
interior/exterior alteration, the construction of additions (approximately
1470 SF), driveway alteration, and site improvements $250,000
Attachments: 04-01-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
04-01-2021 Application and Letter
04-01-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
MOTION TO DEFER WITH COMMENTS: 1)STUDY PUSHING THE DORMERS BACK;
2)CONSIDER ELIMINATING THE SHUTTERS; 3)RESTUDY THE DESIGN OF THE
SIDELIGHTS FLANKING THE FRONT DOOR; 4)REDESIGN THE KITCHEN WINDOW;
5)RESTUDY THE 2'-0" OVERHANGS; 6)RESTUDY THE ROOF; 7)RESTUDY ROOF AT
THE REAR, IN PARTICULAR HIP VERSUS GABLE; 8)RESTUDY THE OUTDOOR
BATHROOM; 9)ALLOW THE CITY ARCHITECT TO REVIEW THE RESUBMITTAL
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY G. PRATT, SECONDED BY D. SACKMAN.
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS
G. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Thursday, April 1, 2021
9:00 AM
Public Participation via Zoom
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral
Gables, FL 33134.
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 Hamed Rodriguez
Board Member Don Sackman
Board of Architects Agenda April 1, 2021
The City of Coral Gables Board of Architects will be 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.
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Board of Architects Agenda April 1, 2021
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
D. OLD BUSINESS
D.1. 21-1985 CASE FILE AB20115960
5125 Orduna Drive, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as a portion of
Lots 22 and 23, Block 42, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section
Part 3, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page
44, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. A lengthy legal
description is on file; Folio# 03-4119-004-0020
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/ exterior alterations, the construction of an addition (approximately
710 sq ft) and improvements to the site $78,000
This application was previously reviewed and rejected by the Board of
Architects on January 21, 2021. Motion to reject: The architectural style of
the proposed is not cohesive and the fenestration not appropriate.
Attachments: 01-21-2021 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report
04-01-2021 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report
01-21-2021 Application and Letter
01-21-2021 Location Map
01-21-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
04-01-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
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Board of Architects Agenda April 1, 2021
E. NEW BUSINESS
E.1. 21-2199 CASE FILE AB20095799
1203 N. Greenway Drive, Coral Gables, FL; Legally Described as Lots 17
and 18, Block 4, Coral Gables Section E, according to the map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 13, Public Records of
Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio# 03-4107-016-0530. The property is a
contributing parcel within the "Country Club of Coral Gables Historic
District."
The application requests Preliminary Design Review and approval for the
construction of a two-story addition (approximately 600 SF), attached by a
breezeway, landscaping, and site improvements. $95,000
Attachments: 04-01-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
04-01-2021 Application and Letter
04-01-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
E.2 21-2238 CASE FILE AB20124885
1421 Lugo Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; Legally Described as Lot 9, Block
2, Amended Plat of Coral Bay Section A, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 57, Page 97, Public Records of Miami-Dade County
Florida; Folio# 03-5118-005-0200.
The application requests Preliminary Design Review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately 6580
SF), swimming pool, and site improvements $1,000,000
Attachments: 04-01-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
04-01-2021 Application and Letter
04-01-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
E.3. 21-2245 CASE FILE AB21026314
7310 Mindello Street, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as Lot 2, San
Juan Heights Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 57, at Page 16, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida; Folio# 03-4132-002-0020. (The legal
description is on file).
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval of
interior/exterior alteration, the construction of additions (approximately
1470 SF), driveway alteration, and site improvements $250,000
Attachments: 04-01-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
04-01-2021 Application and Letter
04-01-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
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Board of Architects Agenda April 1, 2021
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS
G. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the Board, shall be barred from further audience before the Board by the
Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Board is granted by the
majority vote of the Board Members present. Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal
outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited .
Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers.
Any person, who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No .
2006-11, as amended, must register with the City Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying
activities before City Staff, Boards, Committees or City Commission. A copy of the
Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. If a person decides to
appeal any decision made by a Board, Committee or City Commission with respect to
any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that person will need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105). Any meeting may be
opened and continued and, under certain circumstances, additional legal notice will not
be provided.
Any person requiring special accommodations in order to attend or participate in the
meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Raquel Elejabarrieta (Email:
relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600, at
least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. All meetings are telecast live on Coral
Gables TV Channel 77.
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