Construction Regulation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 17, 2018
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 17, 2018
2:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Construction Regulation Board
Chairperson Anthony Bello
Vice Chairperson Jill Daley
Board Member Luis Arevalo
Board Member Hilda Miller
Board Member Ignacio Permuy
Construction Regulation Board Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Anthony Bello.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Board Member Permuy,Board Member Miller,Board Member Bello and
Board Member Arevalo
Excused: 1 - Board Member Daley
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-7695 Construction Regulation Board Minutes of June 11, 2018
A motion was made by Board Member Permuy, seconded by Board Member
Miller, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Board Member Permuy,Board Member Miller,Board Member Bello and
Board Member Arevalo
Excused: 1- Board Member Daley
PUBLIC HEARING
BUILDING RECERTIFICATION CASES
18-7736 359 Alcazar Avenue
Case was postponed to the October 15, 2018 Board Hearing.
18-7737 400 Alhambra Circle
Respondents were present.
The owner shall submit a completed recertification report within 90 days
from the Notice of Hearing, dated August 29, 2018. If deficiencies are
identified on the report, the owner shall have 150 days from August 29,
2018 to recertify the structure.
A motion was made by Board Member Arevalo, seconded by Board Member
Miller, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Board Member Permuy,Board Member Miller,Board Member Bello and
Board Member Arevalo
Excused: 1- Board Member Daley
18-7738 4615 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
An administrative extension was granted due to an active permit for interior
alterations to the building. The deadline to recertify the structure is
December 10, 2018.
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18-7739 2850 Salzedo Street
The owner complied prior to the Hearing.
18-7740 1520 San Ignacio Avenue
Respondents were present.
The owner shall immediately submit a letter from an engineer certifying the
building is safe for its current occupancy. The structure is to be demolished
no later than one year from September 17, 2018 due to a proposed
development at the site.
A motion was made by Board Member Permuy, seconded by Board Member
Arevalo, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Board Member Miller,Board Member Bello,Board Member Arevalo and
Board Member Permuy
Excused: 1- Board Member Daley
17-6367 2605 Anderson Road - Case returning for review
Respondents were present.
The owner shall recertify the structure within 15 days from the date of the
Order, September 20, 2018. If the requirement is not completed within the
15 days, all residents must vacate the building and the power will be
disconnected until compliance is achieved. The $250 daily fine, which
commenced January 17, 2018, is to continue until compliance.
A motion was made by Board Member Miller, seconded by Board Member
Permuy, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Board Member Permuy,Board Member Miller,Board Member Bello and
Board Member Arevalo
Excused: 1- Board Member Daley
18-7197 9610 Old Cutler Road (3 Structures - Picnic Shelter, Park Office Building,
Red Fish Grill Restaurant) - Request for extension of time
Respondents were present.
The owner is to update the Board in 90 days on the progress of the 3
structures at the site.
A motion was made by Board Member Permuy, seconded by Board Member
Arevalo, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Board Member Permuy,Board Member Miller,Board Member Bello and
Board Member Arevalo
Excused: 1- Board Member Daley
16-5530 624 Santander Avenue - Request for extension of time
Respondents were present.
The deadline to recertify the structure has been extended to November 30,
2018. If the structure is not recertified by November 30, 2018, the owner
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shall pay a daily fine of $250 for each day the violation continues and it will
be retroactive to the Hearing date of September 17, 2018.
A motion was made by Board Member Miller, seconded by Board Member
Permuy, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Board Member Permuy,Board Member Miller,Board Member Bello and
Board Member Arevalo
Excused: 1- Board Member Daley
CONTRACTOR COMPLAINT CASES
18-7741 A-1 Perfect Seal Roof LLC
Arlyn M. Hernandez
930 Milan Avenue
The contractor requested a continuance to the October Hearing prior to the
meeting.
18-7742 One Stop Construction, Inc.
Jesus Daer Velazquez
4315 Anderson Road
The contractor requested a continuance to the October Hearing prior to the
meeting.
18-7389 Saad Remodeling & Custom Home Builders, Inc. - Case returning for
reconsideration of Order
Gabriel J. De Orozco
440 Sansovino Avenue
Contractor requested for the Board to reconsider its Order dated June 14,
2018. The Members unanimously voted to not reconsider the Order.
The Case will be forwarded to Miami-Dade County through its Board of
Rules and Appeals and/or the Construction Trades Qualifying Board, and
its administrative enforcement agencies, and requests the County forward
the matter to the State of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board to
take whatever action is appropriate.
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
The owner of 930 Milan Avenue requested to address the Board due to her
Contractor Complaint, Case #18-7741, was continued to the October
Board Hearing as per the contractor's request. The owner expressed her
frustration regarding the continuance of the Case and requested a meeting
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with City Officials. Note the Case was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by Chairperson, Anthony Bello.
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Monday, September 17, 2018
2:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Construction Regulation Board
Chairperson Anthony Bello
Vice Chairperson Jill Daley
Board Member Luis Arevalo
Board Member Hilda Miller
Board Member Ignacio Permuy
Construction Regulation Board Agenda September 17, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-7695 Construction Regulation Board Minutes of June 11, 2018
PUBLIC HEARING
SWEARING IN OF INTERESTED PARTIES
SIGN-IN SHEET: Those who wish to address the Construction Regulation Board during
the public hearing portion must legibly record their name and address on the sign -in
sheet with the item(s) they wish to address at the recording secretary's table. The primary
purpose of the sign-in sheet is to record the attendance at the meeting and to assist in
the accurate recording of the minutes.
PROCEDURE: The following format shall be used; however, the Chairperson in special
circumstances may impose variations.
• Identification of item by Chairperson
• Disclosure statement by Board members
• Presentation by Staff
• Applicant or Agent presentation
• Public comment-support/opposition
• Public comment closes - Board discussion
• Motion, discussion and second of motion
• Board's final comments
• Vote
BUILDING RECERTIFICATION CASES
18-7736 359 Alcazar Avenue
18-7737 400 Alhambra Circle
18-7738 4615 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
18-7739 2850 Salzedo Street
18-7740 1520 San Ignacio Avenue
17-6367 2605 Anderson Road - Case returning for review
18-7197 9610 Old Cutler Road (3 Structures - Picnic Shelter, Park Office Building,
Red Fish Grill Restaurant) - Request for extension of time
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16-5530 624 Santander Avenue - Request for extension of time
CONTRACTOR COMPLAINT CASES
18-7741 A-1 Perfect Seal Roof LLC
Arlyn M. Hernandez
930 Milan Avenue
18-7742 One Stop Construction, Inc.
Jesus Daer Velazquez
4315 Anderson Road
18-7389 Saad Remodeling & Custom Home Builders, Inc. - Case returning for
reconsideration of Order
Gabriel J. De Orozco
440 Sansovino Avenue
NEW BUSINESS
None
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
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least three (3) working days prior to the meeting.
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