Board of Architects
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · November 4, 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, November 4, 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). 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: 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
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. OLD BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
F.1. CASE FILE AB-20-11-5279
837 Obispo Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 20, Block
28, 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# 03-4108-001-4800. The property is designated as a
contributing parcel within the Obispo Avenue Historic District.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
interior/exterior alterations, construction of an addition (approximately
1,037 SF), swimming pool, wall, gates, and site improvements $200,000
MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL FOR A VARIANCE AS NEEDED FOR THE
LOCATION OF THE POOL AND THE SETBACKS
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY G.PRATT, SECONDED BY H.RODRIGUEZ
YEAS: 7- BOARD MEMBER GIBB, BOARD MEMBER PRATT, BOARD MEMBER
JAUREGUI, BOARD MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, BOARD MEMBER SACKMAN, VICE
CHAIRPERSON KILIDDJIAN AND CHAIRPERSON CARTY
EXCUSED: 1 - BOARD MEMBER ALVAREZ
MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1)STUDY THE
EXISTING WINDOWS AND DOORS AT THE ENTRY PORCH; 2)STUDY ALTERNATE
STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE FOR THE ADDITION; 3)CONSIDER OPENING DOOR IN
THE DINING ROOM; 4)STUDY THE HEIGHT OF THE EXTERIOR BRACKET LIGHTS.
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY L.JAUREGUI, SECONDED BY G.PRATT.
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 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
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F.2. CASE FILE BOAR-21-09-0006
1209 Algardi Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described Lots 21 and 22,
less the West 51 feet thereof, Block 95,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 Public Records of Miami-Dade County
Florida. Folio# 03-4119-001-4140. The property is designated as a
non-contributing parcel within the Santa Maria Street Historic District.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/exterior alterations, construction of an addition (approximately
1,526 SF) and site improvements $515,000.
MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)STUDY ENTRY
FENESTRATION; 2)ADD DETAILING TO HOUSE IN TERMS OF MATERIALS;
3)STUDY SECOND FLOOR MASTER BATHROOM ADDITION; 4)ADD WINDOWS ON
EAST ELEVATION AT FAMILY ROOM; 5)STUDY MASTER BEDROOM TERRACE
PROJECTION.
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY L.JAUREGUI, SECONDED BY G.PRATT.
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 5- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Gibb,Board Member
Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman
Nays: 2- Board Member Jauregui and Chairperson Carty
Excused: 1- Board Member Alvarez
F.3. CASE FILE AB-21-08-8554
14 Tahiti Beach Island Road, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 4
and 5, Block 22, Cocoplum Section 2 Plat E, according to the plat thereof,
as recorded in Plat Book 131, Page 76, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4132-030-0240.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/exterior alterations, the construction of additions (approximately
1,376 SF), pool, and site improvements $1,250,000.
CONTINUED PER APPLICANT REQUEST
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F.4. CASE FILE AB-21-08-8295
5135 Orduna Drive, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as all of Lot 21,
and part of Lot 22, 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 is
on file). Folio# 03-4119-004-0010.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately 4,082
SF), swimming pool and site improvements $1,200,000.
MOTION TO DEFER WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: 1)MATERIALITY NEEDS
TO BE DEVELOPED; 2)DETAILING OF COLUMNS; 3)INCORPORATE GAZEBO INTO
THE HOUSE; 4)STUDY LOUVERS IN FRONT OF WINDOWS; 5)MODIFY GARAGE
DIMENSIONS; 6)PROVIDE RENDERING OF THE PONCE FACING ELEVATION.
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY G.PRATT, SECONDED BY H.RODRIGUEZ.
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 4- Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Board Member Sackman
and Chairperson Carty
Nays: 3- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Gibb and Board Member
Jauregui
Excused: 1- Board Member Alvarez
F.5. CASE FILE BOAR-21-10-0022
9340 Balada Street, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as all of Lot 11,
Block 1, Old Cutler Bay Section 2, according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 80, Page 35, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
County Florida. Folio# 03-5105-006-0100.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately
14,853 SF), swimming pool and site improvements $3,500,000.
CONTINUED PER APPLICANT REQUEST
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F.6. CASE FILE BLDB-21-10-0113
4425 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as
a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Merrick Plat, according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 168, Page 022 t-21692, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio# 03-4120-067-0060.
The application requests Design review and approval for exterior
alterations to the commercial structure, which will include facade
renovations, windows and doors, concrete panels, clay roof tile system on
rotunda, live walls, metal panel rain screen systems, laminate wood plank
system $1,300,000.
MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1)USE NATURAL
STONE ALREADY FOUND ON EXISTING BUILDING.
THE MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY L.JAUREGUI, SECONDED BY G.PRATT.
THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yeas: 6- Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member
Rodriguez,Chairperson Carty,Board Member Sackman and Vice
Chairperson Kiliddjian
Nays: 1- Board Member Gibb
Excused: 1- Board Member Alvarez
F.7. CASE FILE BLDR-21-09-0121
530 Cadagua Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; Folio# 03-4120-022-3760
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
installation of a gazebo $7,916.
CONTINUED PER APPLICANT REQUEST
F.8. CASE FILE BL-21-08-8394
1105 Malaga Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; Folio# 03-4118-003-1800.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/exterior alterations and the construction of an addition
(approximately 464 SF) $135,000.
APPROVED PRELIMINARY AS NOTED ON PLANS
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS
H. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final Revised
Thursday, November 4, 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 - Final Revised November 4, 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). 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 - Final Revised November 4, 2021
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. OLD BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
F.1. 21-3278 CASE FILE AB-20-11-5279
837 Obispo Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 20, Block
28, 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# 03-4108-001-4800. The property is designated as a
contributing parcel within the Obispo Avenue Historic District.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
interior/exterior alterations, construction of an addition (approximately
1,037 SF), swimming pool, wall, gates, and site improvements $200,000
Attachments: 11-04-2021 Zoning Preliminary Report
11-04-2021 Application and Letter
11-04-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
F.2. 21-3280 CASE FILE BOAR-21-09-0006
1209 Algardi Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described Lots 21 and 22,
less the West 51 feet thereof, Block 95,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 Public Records of Miami-Dade County
Florida. Folio# 03-4119-001-4140. The property is designated as a
non-contributing parcel within the Santa Maria Street Historic District.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/exterior alterations, construction of an addition (approximately
1,526 SF) and site improvements $515,000.
Attachments: 11-04-21 Application and Letter
11-04-21 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
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F.3. 21-3277 CASE FILE AB-21-08-8554
14 Tahiti Beach Island Road, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 4
and 5, Block 22, Cocoplum Section 2 Plat E, according to the plat thereof,
as recorded in Plat Book 131, Page 76, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida. Folio# 03-4132-030-0240.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/exterior alterations, the construction of additions (approximately
1,376 SF), pool, and site improvements $1,250,000.
Attachments: 11-04-21 Application and Letter
11-04-21 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
F.4. 21-3279 CASE FILE AB-21-08-8295
5135 Orduna Drive, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as all of Lot 21,
and part of Lot 22, 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 is
on file). Folio# 03-4119-004-0010.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately 4,082
SF), swimming pool and site improvements $1,200,000.
Attachments: 11-04-21 Preliminary Zoning Observation Report
11-04-21 Application and Letter
11-04-21 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
F.5. 21-3281 CASE FILE BOAR-21-10-0022
9340 Balada Street, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as all of Lot 11,
Block 1, Old Cutler Bay Section 2, according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 80, Page 35, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
County Florida. Folio# 03-5105-006-0100.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately
14,853 SF), swimming pool and site improvements $3,500,000.
Attachments: 11-04-2021 Application and Letter
11-04-2021 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
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F.6. 21-3322 CASE FILE BLDB-21-10-0113
4425 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL; generally described as
a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Merrick Plat, according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 168, Page 022 t-21692, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County Florida; Folio# 03-4120-067-0060.
The application requests Design review and approval for exterior
alterations to the commercial structure, which will include facade
renovations, windows and doors, concrete panels, clay roof tile system on
rotunda, live walls, metal panel rain screen systems, laminate wood plank
system $1,300,000.
Attachments: 11-04-21 Application and Letter
11-04-21 Preliminary Submittal Drawings
F.7. 21-3282 CASE FILE BLDR-21-09-0121
530 Cadagua Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; Folio# 03-4120-022-3760
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the
installation of a gazebo $7,916.
PANEL REVIEW
F.8. 21-3283 CASE FILE BL-21-08-8394
1105 Malaga Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; Folio# 03-4118-003-1800.
The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for
interior/exterior alterations and the construction of an addition
(approximately 464 SF) $135,000.
PANEL REVIEW
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G. DISCUSSION ITEMS
H. 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 .
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activities before City Staff, Boards, Committees or City Commission. A copy of the
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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.
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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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