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 Friday, November 19, 2021 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Special Board of Architects 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) City of Coral Gables Page 1 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes November 19, 2021 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 2 - Chairperson Carty and Board Member Alvarez C. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA D. PUBLIC COMMENTS E. OLD BUSINESS City of Coral Gables Page 2 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes November 19, 2021 E.1. CASE FILE AB-21-01-6067 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. On September 23, 2021, the application was reviewed and deferred by the Board of Architects 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. MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY L. JAUREGUI, SECONDED BY C. GIBB. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 6- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Excused: 2- Chairperson Carty and Board Member Alvarez City of Coral Gables Page 3 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes November 19, 2021 E.2. CASE FILE AB-21-04-7764 4901 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 23, Block 56, 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# 03-4119-006-0230 The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the conversion of a Duplex structure to a single family residence. The project includes level 3 interior/exterior alterations and the construction of additions (approximately 655 SF), swimming pool, and site improvements $950,000. This application was reviewed and deferred by the Board of Architects on September 16, 2021 with the following comments: 1)restudy the entry feature; 2)resolve the materials chosen; 3)restudy the roof line; 4)restudy the fenestrations on the front elevation. MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY G. PRATT, SECONDED BY H. RODRIGUEZ. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 5- Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez and Board Member Sackman Nays: 1- Board Member Gibb Excused: 2- Board Member Alvarez and Chairperson Carty City of Coral Gables Page 4 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes November 19, 2021 E.3. CASE FILE AB-21-08-7585 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 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 AB-18-06-3039, the original design was given Final Approval on October 4, 2018 and was issued a Building Permit on July 12, 2019, BL-21-06-8194. Subsequently, there was a change of Architect and a substantial redesign of the project, RV-21-03-7881. 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. On October 7, 2021 the project was reviewed and deferred by the Board of Architects 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. MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1)ADJUST THE COLUMN PROPORTIONS; 2)LOWER TERRACE AND GARAGE; 3)STUDY OPENINGS IN THE REAR TERRACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR; 4)CITY ARCHITECT TO REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOARD'S COMMENTS. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY G. PRATT, SECONDED BY D. SACKMAN. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 6- Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Board Member Sackman and Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian Excused: 2- Board Member Alvarez and Chairperson Carty City of Coral Gables Page 5 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes November 19, 2021 F. NEW BUSINESS F.1. CASE FILE BOAR-21-09-0004 916 Milan Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lots 3 and 4, and the West 30 feet of Lot 5, Block 10, of Revised Plat Coral Gables Granada Section, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 113, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County Florida. Folio# 03-4107-018-1470. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately 5,200 SF), swimming pool, deck, and site improvements $1,300,000. MOTION TO REJECT WAS MADE BY L. JAUREGUI, SECONDED BY G. PRATT. THE BOARD DISCUSSED THE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE AND APPROPRIATENESS. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 6- Board Member Gibb,Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian and Board Member Sackman Excused: 2- Chairperson Carty and Board Member Alvarez F.2. 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 BY APPLICANT F.3. 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 BY APPLICANT City of Coral Gables Page 6 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes November 19, 2021 F.4. CASE FILE BOAR-21-09-0019 4935 Riviera Drive, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 9 and the West 25 feet of Lot 10, Block 38, Revised Plat Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 2, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 18, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County Florida. Folio# 03-4120-023-1010. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior alterations, construction of additions (approximately 1,012 SF), swimming pool, deck, and site improvements $225,000. MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY H. RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY L. JAUREGUI. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 6- Board Member Jauregui,Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Sackman and Board Member Gibb Excused: 2- Chairperson Carty and Board Member Alvarez F.5. CASE FILE BOAR-21-11-0045 280 Arvida Parkway, Coral Gables, FL; legally described as Lot 13, Block D, Gables Estates Number 3, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 65, Page 66, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County Florida. Folio# 03-5105-002-0440. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for the construction of a new 2 story single family residence (approximately 13,500 SF), swimming pool and spa, deck, wall/fencing, and site improvements $2,000,000. MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1)MEET WITH THE CITY ARCHITECT, TO REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOARD'S COMMENTS; 2)RESTUDY THE DRIVEWAY; 3)RESTUDY THE CLADDING OF THE MAIN UNIT; 4)RESTUDY THE MAIDS ROOM. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY L. JAUREGUI, SECONDED BY G. PRATT. THE MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeas: 5- Board Member Pratt,Board Member Rodriguez,Vice Chairperson Kiliddjian,Board Member Sackman and Board Member Jauregui Nays: 1- Board Member Gibb Excused: 2- Chairperson Carty and Board Member Alvarez City of Coral Gables Page 7 Board of Architects Meeting Minutes November 19, 2021 F.6. CASE FILE BOAR-21-10-0035 10101 Lakeside Drive, Coral Gables, FL; Folio# 03-5107-004-0540. The application requests Preliminary Design review and approval for interior/exterior alterations, construction of additions (approximately 1345 SF), trellis, and site improvements $475,000. PANEL REVIEW APPROVED AS NOTED BY L. JAUREGUI, H. RODRIGUEZ NOTES ARE ON THE PLANS F.7. CASE FILE BL-21-07-8417 1201 Andora Avenue, Coral Gables, FL; Folio#03-4130-005-0920. The applications requests Design review and approval for the installation of windows(14) and doors(1) $23,740. Note: This project was previously reviewed by the staff for design review and was deferred with the following comments: August 11, 2021 -1)single hung windows are recommended instead of horizontal rollers based on the architectural style and geometry of the openings; 2)divided lites are recommended based on existing architectural features on this house; August 13, 2021 -1)windows marked with number 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, are not appropriate for existing architectural style; 2)identify glazing tint on plans: clear glass is recommended for residential projects; and November 10, 2021-1)previous comments from 8/13/21 are applicable; 2)full view French doors are not appropriate for existing architectural style (front doors). CONTINUED BY APPLICANT G. DISCUSSION ITEMS H. ADJOURNMENT NOTE City of Coral Gables Page 8