Board of Architects
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · October 7, 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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
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meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Raquel Elejabarrieta (Email:
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least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. All meetings are telecast live on Coral
Gables TV Channel 77.
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