Board of Architects
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · July 8, 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 Juan Carlos Riesco
Board Member Hamed Rodriguez
Board Member Don Sackman
Thursday, July 8, 2021 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers, 405
Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
The City of Coral Gables Board of Architects will be holding its regular board
meeting with appointed board members, City staff and representatives. The
Board will discuss and vote on items. The Board Members, required City
Staff and applicants will be physically present in the Commission Chambers
at Coral Gables City Hall. All interested persons may view the meeting via
the Zoom platform used by the Development Services or in person.
The meeting is open to attendance by members of the public, who may also
view 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 the meeting by dialing: (305)
461-6769 Meeting ID: 997 1867 2178.
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Chairperson Carty,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board
Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman
Excused: 2 - Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian and Board Member Jauregui
C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. OLD BUSINESS
E.1. CASE FILE AB20095569
753 Majorca Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as the South 90
feet of Lots 10 and 11, Block 16, 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# 03-4108-001-2720
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/ exterior alterations, fountain, pool area alterations, driveway &
walkway, artificial turf installation, decorative cladding, the alteration to the
property wall/gate and improvements to the site $105,000
This application was previously reviewed and deferred by the Board of
Architects on January 7, 2021 with the following comments: 1)comply with
zoning; 2)re-design new French doors and Juliette balcony; 3)re-design
new entry at pedestrian entry gate; 4)eliminate 5'-0" high wall at pedestrian
entry gate; 5)Bahamian shutter should be sized to cover window;
6)re-evaluate “Astro” turf/ artificial turf; 7)stone cladding should return at
front entry and fountain; 8)if stone cladding is to be used at entry columns,
all existing columns should be cladded; 9)if solid gate is not allowed,
vertical picket is more appropriate and should match existing fence.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY G. PRATT, SECONDED BY H. RODRIGUEZ
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 6- Chairperson Carty,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board
Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman
Excused: 2- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian and Board Member Jauregui
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E.2. 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 SF)
$1,505,000.
This application was previously reviewed and deferred by the Board of
Architects on December 3, 2020 with the following comments: 1)study the
use of materials; 2)study massing; 3)study and simplify roof plan.
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED PRIOR TO THE MEETING
E.3. CASE FILE AB20125895
1209 Andora Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 12, Block
7, of University Estates, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 44, at Page 86, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida; Folio# 03-4130-005-0900.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
construction of a new residence (approximately 3,049 SF) and site
improvements $450,000.
The application was previously reviewed and rejected by the Board of
Architects on March 18,2021.
MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)CITY ARCHITECT TO
WORK WITH THE PROJECT ARCHITECT AND APPLICANT ON THE PROPOSAL;
2)RESTUDY THE BEAM ON THE FRONT ELEVATION; 3)PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE STONE; 3)RESTUDY THE FIN WALL ON THE FRONT ELEVATION;
4)RESTUDY THE DRIVEWAY.
MOTION WAS MADE BY C. GIBB, SECONDED BY G. PRATT
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 6- Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Pratt,Board
Member Rodriguez,Board Member Sackman and Chairperson Carty
Excused: 2- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian and Board Member Jauregui
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E.4. CASE FILE AB21015412
1248 S Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL; Legally Described as Lots 1
and 2, Block 210, Second Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section
14, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 32,
Public Records of Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio#03-4130-009-2590.
The application requests Preliminary Design Review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately
6800SF), covered terraces, cabana bath, garage, swimming pool, deck,
fencing/gates, and site improvements $950,000
The application was previously reviewed and deferred by the Board of
Architects on April 29, 2021 with the following comments: 1) address the
verticality of the building; 2) study and clarify the finish materials; 3) restudy
the roof; 4) study the massing of the house; 5) restudy the window designs
(scale and types) .
MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:1)MINIMIZE THE MODERN
ELEMENTS OF THE HOUSE BY INCORPORATING MORE TRADITIONAL
FEATURES;2)CHANGE THE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE TO BE MORE TRANSITIONAL.
MOTION WAS MADE BY C. GIBB, SECONDED BY D. SACKMAN
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 6- Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Pratt,Board
Member Rodriguez,Chairperson Carty and Board Member Sackman
Excused: 2- Board Member Jauregui and Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian
F. NEW BUSINESS
F.1. CASE FILE AB21037871
4615 Santa Maria Street, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 19,
and the South 54.15 feet of Block 96, Amended Plat of Coral Gables
Country Club Section Part Five, a subdivision according to the plat thereof
recorded at Plat 23, Page 55, Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida; Folio# 03-4119-001-4400. 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 one and two-story additions (approximately 717 SF total),
and site improvements. $425,000
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY G. PRATT, SECONDED BY A. ALVAREZ
Yeas: 6- Board Member Gibb,Board Member Pratt,Board Member
Rodriguez,Chairperson Carty,Board Member Sackman and Board Member
Alvarez
Excused: 2- Board Member Jauregui and Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian
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F.2. CASE FILE AB20126015
1325 Coruna Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; Legally described as Lot 29, in
Block 2, of the 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# 03-5118-005-0400.
The application requests Preliminary Design Review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately
3880.09 SF), swimming pool/deck and site improvements $500,000.
MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)ADD STUCCO BAND
AROUND WINDOWS; 2)ADDRESS MANSARD ROOF; 3)ADDRESS TRANSOM
DEPTH; 4)RESTUDY WEST ELEVATION.
MOTION WAS MADE BY C. GIBB, SECONDED BY H. RODRIGUEZ
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 6- Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Chairperson Carty,Board
Member Alvarez,Board Member Sackman and Board Member Gibb
Excused: 2- Board Member Jauregui and Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS
H. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Thursday, July 8, 2021
9:00 AM
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 Juan Carlos Riesco
Board Member Hamed Rodriguez
Board Member Don Sackman
Board of Architects Agenda July 8, 2021
The City of Coral Gables Board of Architects will be holding its regular
board meeting with appointed board members, City staff and
representatives. The Board will discuss and vote on items. The Board
Members, required City Staff and applicants will be physically present in the
Commission Chambers at Coral Gables City Hall. All interested persons may
view the meeting via the Zoom platform used by the Development Services
or in person.
The meeting is open to attendance by members of the public, who may also
view 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 the meeting by dialing: (305)
461-6769 Meeting ID: 997 1867 2178.
+1 305 461 6769 US (Coral Gables)
One tap mobile
+13017158592,83845334187# US (Washington DC)
13126266799,83845334187#
+US (Chicago)
Dial by your location
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
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Board of Architects Agenda July 8, 2021
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. OLD BUSINESS
E.1. 20-1938 CASE FILE AB20095569
753 Majorca Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as the South 90
feet of Lots 10 and 11, Block 16, 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# 03-4108-001-2720
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/ exterior alterations, fountain, pool area alterations, driveway &
walkway, artificial turf installation, decorative cladding, the alteration to the
property wall/gate and improvements to the site $105,000
This application was previously reviewed and deferred by the Board of
Architects on January 7, 2021 with the following comments: 1)comply with
zoning; 2)re-design new French doors and Juliette balcony; 3)re-design
new entry at pedestrian entry gate; 4)eliminate 5'-0" high wall at pedestrian
entry gate; 5)Bahamian shutter should be sized to cover window;
6)re-evaluate “Astro” turf/ artificial turf; 7)stone cladding should return at
front entry and fountain; 8)if stone cladding is to be used at entry columns,
all existing columns should be cladded; 9)if solid gate is not allowed,
vertical picket is more appropriate and should match existing fence.
Attachments: 01-07-2021 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report
01-07-2021 Application and Letter of intent
01-07-2021 Site Photos and Images
01-07-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
01-07-2021 Material Sample Images
07-08-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
07-08-2021 Letter of Intent
07-08-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
1940s photo
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E.2. 20-1749 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 SF)
$1,505,000.
This application was previously reviewed and deferred by the Board of
Architects on December 3, 2020 with the following comments: 1)study the
use of materials; 2)study massing; 3)study and simplify roof plan.
Attachments: 12-03-2020 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
12-03-2020 Application and Letters
12-03-2020 Preliminary Drawings and Photos
07-08-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
07-08-2021 Response Letter
07-08-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
E.3. 21-2198 CASE FILE AB20125895
1209 Andora Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 12, Block
7, of University Estates, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 44, at Page 86, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida; Folio# 03-4130-005-0900.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
construction of a new residence (approximately 3,049 SF) and site
improvements $450,000.
The application was previously reviewed and rejected by the Board of
Architects on March 18,2021.
Attachments: 03-18-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
03-18-2021 Application and Letter
03-18-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
07-08-2021 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report
07-08-2021 Response Letter
07-08-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
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E.4. 21-2310 CASE FILE AB21015412
1248 S Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL; Legally Described as Lots 1
and 2, Block 210, Second Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section
14, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 32,
Public Records of Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio#03-4130-009-2590.
The application requests Preliminary Design Review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately
6800SF), covered terraces, cabana bath, garage, swimming pool, deck,
fencing/gates, and site improvements $950,000
The application was previously reviewed and deferred by the Board of
Architects on April 29, 2021 with the following comments: 1) address the
verticality of the building; 2) study and clarify the finish materials; 3) restudy
the roof; 4) study the massing of the house; 5) restudy the window designs
(scale and types) .
Attachments: 04-29-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
04-29-2021 Application and Letters
04-29-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
07-08-2021 Zoning Preliminary Observation Report
07-08-2021 Response Letter
07-08-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
F. NEW BUSINESS
F.1. 21-2596 CASE FILE AB21037871
4615 Santa Maria Street, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 19,
and the South 54.15 feet of Block 96, Amended Plat of Coral Gables
Country Club Section Part Five, a subdivision according to the plat thereof
recorded at Plat 23, Page 55, Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida; Folio# 03-4119-001-4400. 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 one and two-story additions (approximately 717 SF total),
and site improvements. $425,000
Attachments: 07-08-2021 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report
07-08-2021 Application and Letter
07-08-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
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F.2. 21-2597 CASE FILE AB20126015
1325 Coruna Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; Legally described as Lot 29, in
Block 2, of the 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# 03-5118-005-0400.
The application requests Preliminary Design Review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately
3880.09 SF), swimming pool/deck and site improvements $500,000.
Attachments: 07-08-2021 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report
07-08-2021 Application and Letter
07-08-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS
H. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
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