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Coral Gables, FL · October 7, 2021

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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, October 7, 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/84313511749? pwd=Y3pkbjFWOEhUMEhFKy9GRExmTDg5QT09). 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: 843 1351 1749. +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 October 7, 2021 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 2 - Chairperson Carty and Board Member Pratt C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA D. PUBLIC COMMENTS E. OLD BUSINESS E.1. CASE FILE AB21087585 287 Las Brisas Court, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 7, Block 19, Cocoplum Section 2 Plat D, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 128, Page 99, of the of the Public Records of Dade Country, Florida. Folio# 03-4132-028-0280. The application requests the Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior remodeling of the existing residence and construction of an addition (approximately 1,568 SF), generator, and site improvements $2,500,000. Note: Under process number AB18063039, the original design was given Final Approval on October 4, 2018 and was issued a Building Permit on July 12, 2019. Subsequently, there was a change of Architect and a substantial redesign of the project. The project was reviewed and deferred by the Board of Architects on August 19, 2021 with the following comments: 1)re-study and further develop the architecture, creating a traditional and uniform design; 2)clarify with zoning regarding the covered terraces; 3) coordinate drawings and correct drafting errors. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes October 7, 2021 MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)RESTUDY PROPORTIONS OF FENESTRATION; 2)PROVIDE LIMESTONE DETAILS; 3)RESTUDY BASE PROFILE; 4)RESTUDY CORNICE DETAILS; 5)RESTUDY SECOND FLOOR MASTER CLOSET/TERRACE; 6)RESTUDY DOUBLE ARCH WINDOWS; 7)RESTUDY THE PROPORTIONS OF THE COLUMNS. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY C. GIBB, SECONDED BY A. ALVAREZ. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 5- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Nays: 1- Board Member Jauregui Excused: 2- Chairperson Carty and Board Member Pratt F. NEW BUSINESS F.1. CASE FILE BOAR-21-09-0020 *Time Certain 10:00am* 245 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, known as Coral Gables Mobility Hub; legally described as Lots 29 to 42, inclusive, of Block 2, Coral Gables Crafts Section, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 40, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4117-005-0400. The application requests Conceptual Design review for the construction of a new 11-story mixed-use facility (approximately 400,000 SF) for the City of Coral Gables $30,800,000. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR PROPOSED PROJECT. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes October 7, 2021 F.2. CASE FILE BOAR-21-09-0003 301 Candia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 24 and 25 and the East 12 feet of Lot 26, Block 28, Coral Gables Coconut Grove Section Part 1, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 25, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4117-007-3910. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new two-story single family residence (approximately 3,200 SF), swimming pool, and site improvements $560,000. MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY A. ALVAREZ, SECONDED BY H. RODRIGUEZ. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 6- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 2- Chairperson Carty and Board Member Pratt F.3. CASE FILE AB21096284 1020 Castile Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 7 and 8, Block 9, Corrected Plat Coral Gables Section C, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 26, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio# 03-4107-014-0920. The property is designated as a local historic parcel. The application requests Design review and approval for the interior/exterior alterations and construction of an addition (approximately 534 SF) $300,000 Note: The project is currently being processed under BL21057637. MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY D. SACKMAN, SECONDED BY A. ALVAREZ. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 6- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 2- Chairperson Carty and Board Member Pratt City of Coral Gables Page 4 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes October 7, 2021 F.4. CASE FILE AB21087553 5200 SW 88 Street, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as Lot 9, Hammock Lake No. 2, as recorded in Plat Book 51, Page 81, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida (a lengthy legal is on file). Folio# 03-5106-003-0090. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new two-story single family residence (approximately 8,840 SF), swimming pool, and site improvements $1,600,000. MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY H. RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY D. SACKMAN. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 6- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Alvarez,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 2- Board Member Pratt and Chairperson Carty F.5. CASE FILE AB21057767 6906 Prado Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 3, Block 18, Cocoplum Section 2 Plat D, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 128, Page 99, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4132-028-0030. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior alterations and the construction of additions (approximately 916 SF) $175,000. APPROVED AS NOTED BY L. JAUREGUI, C. GIBB NOTES ARE ON THE PLANS City of Coral Gables Page 5 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes October 7, 2021 F.6. CASE FILE AB21096608 1425 Venetia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 16, Block 65, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Granada Section, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 111, of the of the Public Records of Dade Country, Florida. Folio# 03-4107-018-7270. The application requests design approval for the installation of windows and a door. Note: This application was previously reviewed by staff under permit number BL21077730 on the following dates: August 3, 2021 -deferred (1-window mark "1" facing the street is recommended to be two casement windows and a fixed casement in the middle; 2-casement windows is recommended instead of horizontal rollers based on architectural style; 3-glazing color is recommended to be clear or light grey); August 11, 2021 -deferred (1- windows marked "1", "3" and "4" are recommended to be casement instead of horizontal rollers based on architectural style; 2- glazing tint to be clear or light grey); and September 7, 2021 -rejected (previous comments are applicable). APPROVED AS NOTED BY H. RODRIGUEZ, P. KILIDDJIAN NOTES ARE ON THE PLANS DISCUSSION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT NOTE City of Coral Gables Page 6

Agenda

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Thursday, October 7, 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 Hamed Rodriguez Board Member Don Sackman Board of Architects Agenda October 7, 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/84313511749? pwd=Y3pkbjFWOEhUMEhFKy9GRExmTDg5QT09). 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: 843 1351 1749. +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 2 Printed on 10/01/2021 10:36 AM Board of Architects Agenda October 7, 2021 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA D. PUBLIC COMMENTS E. OLD BUSINESS E.1. 21-2838 CASE FILE AB21087585 287 Las Brisas Court, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 7, Block 19, Cocoplum Section 2 Plat D, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 128, Page 99, of the of the Public Records of Dade Country, Florida. Folio# 03-4132-028-0280. The application requests the Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior remodeling of the existing residence and construction of an addition (approximately 1,568 SF), generator, and site improvements $2,500,000. Note: Under process number AB18063039, the original design was given Final Approval on October 4, 2018 and was issued a Building Permit on July 12, 2019. Subsequently, there was a change of Architect and a substantial redesign of the project. Attachments: 08-19-2021 Application and Letter 08-19-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings 10-07-2021 Letter 10-07-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 10/01/2021 10:36 AM Board of Architects Agenda October 7, 2021 F. NEW BUSINESS F.1. 21-3154 CASE FILE BOAR-21-09-0020 *Time Certain 10:00am* 245 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, known as Coral Gables Mobility Hub; legally described as Lots 29 to 42, inclusive, of Block 2, Coral Gables Crafts Section, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 40, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4117-005-0400. The application requests Conceptual Design review for the construction of a new 11-story mixed-use facility (approximately 400,000 SF) for the City of Coral Gables $30,800,000. Attachments: 10-07-2021 Application and Letter 10-07-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings F.2. 21-3162 CASE FILE BOAR-21-09-0003 301 Candia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 24 and 25 and the East 12 feet of Lot 26, Block 28, Coral Gables Coconut Grove Section Part 1, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 25, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4117-007-3910. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new two-story single family residence (approximately 3,200 SF), swimming pool, and site improvements $560,000. Attachments: 10-07-2021 Application and Letter 10-07-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings F.3. 21-3160 CASE FILE AB21096284 1020 Castile Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 7 and 8, Block 9, Corrected Plat Coral Gables Section C, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 26, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio# 03-4107-014-0920. The property is designated as a local historic parcel. The application requests Design review and approval for the interior/exterior alterations and construction of an addition (approximately 534 SF) $300,000 Note: The project is currently being processed under BL21057637. Attachments: 10-07-2021 Application and Letter 10-07-2021 Submittal Drawings City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 10/01/2021 10:36 AM Board of Architects Agenda October 7, 2021 F.4. 21-3163 CASE FILE AB21087553 5200 SW 88 Street, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as Lot 9, Hammock Lake No. 2, as recorded in Plat Book 51, Page 81, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida (a lengthy legal is on file). Folio# 03-5106-003-0090. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new two-story single family residence (approximately 8,840 SF), swimming pool, and site improvements $1,600,000. Attachments: 10-07-2021 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report 10-07-2021 Application and Letter 10-07-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings F.5. 21-3159 CASE FILE AB21057767 6906 Prado Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 3, Block 18, Cocoplum Section 2 Plat D, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 128, Page 99, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4132-028-0030. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior alterations and the construction of additions (approximately 916 SF) $175,000. PANEL REVIEW F.6. 21-3164 CASE FILE AB21096608 1425 Venetia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 16, Block 65, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Granada Section, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 111, of the of the Public Records of Dade Country, Florida. Folio# 03-4107-018-7270. The application requests design approval for the installation of windows and a door. Note: This application was previously reviewed by staff under permit number BL21077730 on the following dates: August 3, 2021 -deferred (1-window mark "1" facing the street is recommended to be two casement windows and a fixed casement in the middle; 2-casement windows is recommended instead of horizontal rollers based on architectural style; 3-glazing color is recommended to be clear or light grey); August 11, 2021 -deferred (1- windows marked "1", "3" and "4" are recommended to be casement instead of horizontal rollers based on architectural style; 2- glazing tint to be clear or light grey); and September 7, 2021 -rejected (previous comments are applicable). PANEL REVIEW City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 10/01/2021 10:36 AM Board of Architects Agenda October 7, 2021 DISCUSSION ITEMS 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. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 10/01/2021 10:36 AM

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