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 Hamed Rodriguez Board Member Don Sackman Thursday, September 23, 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. +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) City of Coral Gables Page 1 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes September 23, 2021 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 1 - Board Member Gibb C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA D. PUBLIC COMMENTS City of Coral Gables Page 2 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes September 23, 2021 E. OLD BUSINESS E.1. CASE FILE AB21016067 10550 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 10, Block 3, of Snapper Creek Lakes Subdivision, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 57, Page 86, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio# 03-5107-004-0390. The application requests Preliminary Design Review and approval of interior/exterior alterations, the construction of additions (approximately 3,398 SF), swimming pool and deck, water features, cabana, entry wall and gate alteration and site improvements $1,500,000. This application was reviewed and deferred by the Board of Architects on July 29, 2021 with the following comments: 1)proposed architectural style is not coordinated with existing style - keep the architectural style of the existing or make the proposal adaptive; 2)correct graphic issues and coordinate the drawings; 3) front wall and entry is incongruous to the architecture; 4)massing is inconsistent with architectural style; 5)re-study roof and roof of entry; 6)provide 3d drawing. MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)COORDINATE DRAWINGS; 2)INCLUDE DIMENSION, AND NOTES REGARDING MATERIALS ON THE ELEVATIONS; 3)COORDINATE THE OPENINGS; 4)ADD A BANDING AT THE BASE SIMILAR TO THE EXISTING RESIDENCE; 5)TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE NEW MATERIALS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED MATERIALS; 6)PROVIDE DETAILS OF THE COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE MOLDING AT THE SOFFIT; 7)RE-STUDY ENTRY WALLS AND GATES IN RELATION TO DESIGN; 8)PROVIDE PHOTOS OF OVERALL BUILDING AND OF THE SPECIFIC AREAS TO BE MODIFIED. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY P. KILIDDJIAN, SECONDED BY G. PRATT. Yeas: 7- Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 1- Board Member Gibb City of Coral Gables Page 3 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes September 23, 2021 E.2. CASE FILE AB21067522 950 Hardee Road, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as All of Block 255, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 12, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 35, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio# 03-4129-032-3090. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of an auxiliary structure (approximately 800 SF), covered terrace, breezeway, swimming pool and deck, and site improvements $120,000. The application was reviewed and rejected by the Board of Architects on August 5, 2021 unanimously. MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO MODIFY THE PLACEMENT OF THE CABANA; 2)SIMPLIFY THE ROOF LINE; 3)ALLOW THE CITY ARCHITECT TO MEET WITH THE APPLICANT. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY G. PRATT, SECONDED BY D. SACKMAN. Yeas: 7- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Board Member Sackman and Chairperson Carty Excused: 1- Board Member Gibb City of Coral Gables Page 4 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes September 23, 2021 F. NEW BUSINESS F.1. CASE FILE AB21077773 4951 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 22 and pt of undug W/W lying adjacent thereto, Block 56 in Section 19, Township 54, Range 41E, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 25, at Page 47, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including that certain part of the undug waterway lying adjacent thereto; Folio# 03-4119-006-0220. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new 2 story duplex (approximately 6,600 SF), swimming pools, decks, generators, and site improvements $1,200,000. MOTION TO APPROVE AS PRESENTED WITH CONDITION TO INCORPORATE A FRONT MASONRY WALL WITH LANDSCAPE BUFFER INTO THE DESIGN. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY P. KILIDDJIAN, SECONDED BY G. PRATT. THE MOTION PASSED WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 7- Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Chairperson Carty,Board Member Sackman and Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian Excused: 1- Board Member Gibb F.2. CASE FILE AB21047156 1407 Ferdinand Street, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 1, Block 67, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Granada Section, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 113, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4107-018-7440. The property is designated as a local historic parcel. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior alterations and the construction of an addition (approximately 580 SF) $85,000. MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)RE-STUDY CONFIGURATION OF THE SECOND FLOOR AND IN PARTICULAR RETHINK THE ROOF 2)REWORK ALL THE WINDOWS PROPORTIONS. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY L. JAUREGUI, SECONDED BY G. PRATT. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 7- Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Sackman and Board Member Alvarez Excused: 1- Board Member Gibb City of Coral Gables Page 5 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes September 23, 2021 F.3. CASE FILE AB21068199 4590 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as the South 40 feet of Lot 13, all of Lot 14 and the East 25 feet of Lot 15, Block 76, Amended Plat of Coral Gables Country Club Section Part 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 55, of the of the Public Records of Miami-Dade Country, Florida. Folio# 03-4119-001-0780. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new 2 story single residence (approximately 5,599 SF), swimming pool, trellis, generator, and site improvements $1,500,000. MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE CONDITION TO RESTUDY LOWERING THE GARAGE HEIGHT. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY L. JUAREGUI, SECONDED BY P. KILIDDJIAN. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 7- Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 1- Board Member Gibb F.4. CASE FILE AB21068197 8860 Hammock Lake Court, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as the South 125.0 feet of the North 175 feet of Lot 1, Block 3, of Hammock Lake Park, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 44, Page 87, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-5106-002-0080. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior alterations and the construction of additions (approximately 1,453 SF), auxiliary structure, trellis, and site improvements $1,000,000. MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY P. KILIDDJIAN, SECONDED BY D. SACKMAN. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 7- Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Sackman and Board Member Jauregui Excused: 1- Board Member Gibb City of Coral Gables Page 6 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes September 23, 2021 F.5. CASE FILE AB21088555 605 Solano Prado, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 26, Block 2, Old Cutler Bay Section 4, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 82, Page 34, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-5105-008-0010. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new 2 story single residence (approximately 8,996 SF), swimming pool, spa, deck, generator, and site improvements $1,500,000. MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)APPLICANT TO MAKE CORRECTIONS; 2)UNIFY THE DESIGN, IN PARTICULAR FEATURES ON THE FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS; 3)RESOLVE THE FRONT RAILING DESIGN; 4)REMOVE THE KITCHEN WINDOW; 5)ALLOW THE CITY ARCHITECT TO REVIEW ADMINISTRATIVELY. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY G. PRATT, SECONDED BY H. RODRIGUEZ. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 7- Board Member Rodriguez,Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Sackman and Board Member Pratt Excused: 1- Board Member Gibb F.6. CASE FILE AB21087882 445 Bianca Avenue, Coral Gables, FL. Folio# 03-4120-023-3460. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior alterations and the construction of additions (approximately 1,066 SF), swimming pool, auxiliary structure, and site improvements $250,000. APPROVED BY P. KILIDDJIAN, A. ALVAREZ, H. RODRIGUEZ PLANS SIGNED BY P. KILIDDJIAN, A. ALVAREZ F.7. CASE FILE AB18022100 6845 Sunrise Terrace, Coral Gables, FL. Folio# 03-4129-041-0930. The application requests design approval for a revision to master permit #BL18084183, modifying the fence and driveway. Note: This application was previously reviewed under permit number RV21047863 on the following dates: June 14, 2021 (deferred: Coordinate and revise gate/fence drawings); and on July 22, 2021 (Proposed fence/gate in front property line does not match existing residence). APPROVED BY G. PRATT, D. SACKMAN City of Coral Gables Page 7 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes September 23, 2021 F.8. CASE FILE AB21096379 13000 Miranda Street, Coral Gables, FL. Folio# 03-5118-008-0380. The application requests design approval for the installation of a trellis with retractable metal louvers. $30,000 Note: This application was previously reviewed and deferred under permit number BL21058017 with the following comments: 1)provide current survey of property; 2)coordinate the proposed site plan with the signed and sealed survey: identify pool deck and exact location for the proposed trellis. Add dimensions; 3)provide additional color photographs of all sides of existing residence; 4)provide specification and literature of the proposed trellis. Note all finishes and materials. Provide concealed connections for trellis structure; 5)proposed aluminum retractable trellis requires approval by the board of architects if product was not previously approved. MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)RESUBMIT WITH A DESIGN THAT IS MORE INTEGRATED WITH THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE EXISTING RESIDENCE. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY H. RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY G. PRATT. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 7- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Board Member Sackman and Chairperson Carty Excused: 1- Board Member Gibb City of Coral Gables Page 8 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes September 23, 2021 G. DISCUSSION ITEMS G.1. CASE FILE AB21096381 Product presentation of Smart Shade Structures - metal trellis system with retractable metal louver roof (one time approval), presented by Smart Shade Structures and Albert Poza, Architect. Request related to one time use for 13000 Miranda Street (AB21096379/BL21058017). MOTION TO APPROVE THE HORIZONTAL COMPONENT OF THE STRUCTURE ONLY (ROOF ONLY) AS A ONE TIME USE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1)NO VERTICAL ENCLOSURE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS; 2)NOT APPROVED FOR UNCLAD, EXPOSED METAL DESIGNS; 3)MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY L. JAUREGUI, SECONDED BY P. KILIDDJIAN. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 7- Chairperson Carty,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 1- Board Member Gibb H. ADJOURNMENT NOTE City of Coral Gables Page 9