Construction Regulation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · July 10, 2023
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 10, 2023
2:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Construction Regulation Board
Chairperson Anthony Bello
Vice Chairperson Ignacio Permuy
Board Member Carmen Olazabal
Board Member Monique Selman
Construction Regulation Board Meeting Minutes July 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 2:05 pm by Chairperson, Anthony Bello.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello,Board Member Olazabal and
Board Member Selman
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-6003 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of April 17, 2023.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Permuy, seconded by Board Member Olazabal
Yeas: 4- Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello,Board Member Olazabal and
Board Member Selman
PUBLIC HEARING
23-6004 600 Biltmore Way
This Agenda Item was Deferred
23-6005 915 Palermo Ave
Respondents were present.
The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows:
A. Submit a letter from a structural Engineer within fourteen (14) days of the Board’s
meeting attesting the structure is safe for occupancy B. Submit a Recertification
Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within sixty (60) days of the
Board’s Order Recertifying the property. C. A $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of
these deadlines are not met.
A motion was made by Board Member Permuy, seconded by Board Member
Olazabal, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Chairperson Bello,Board Member Olazabal,Vice Chairperson Permuy and
Board Member Selman
23-6006 1721 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Respondents were present.
The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows:
A. Submit a letter from a structural Engineer within ten (10) days of the Board’s
meeting attesting the structure is safe for occupancy B. Submit a Recertification
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Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within sixty (60) days of the
Board’s Order Recertifying the property. C. A $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of
these deadlines are not met.
A motion was made by Board Member Olazabal, seconded by Board Member
Selman, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Board Member Olazabal,Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello and
Board Member Selman
23-6007 152 Valencia Ave
Respondents were present.
The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows:
A. Submit a Recertification Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer
within ninety (90) days of the Board’s Order Recertifying the property. B. A $250
daily fine be imposed if any of these deadlines are not met.
A motion was made by Board Member Permuy, seconded by Board Member
Olazabal, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello,Board Member Olazabal and
Board Member Selman
23-6008 312 Viscaya Ave
Respondents were present.
The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows:
A. Provide a letter from a licensed certified plumber or engineer confirming that there is
a working bathroom in the single-family residence or vacate the Structure by July 15,
2023. B.Apply for the Permits to legalize or demolish the Structure within 30 days of
the date of this notice C.Obtain the Permits within 60 days of the date of this notice;
and D. Pass final inspection on the Permits within 90 days of the date that the City
informs you that the Permits are ready to be picked up. (“Required Action”) If the
occupants vacate the Structure; the Structure may not be re-occupied until the Owners
have taken all the Required Actions. E. A $250 daily fine shall be imposed, if any of the
foregoing deadlines are not met.
A motion was made by Board Member Selman, seconded by Board Member
Olazabal, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Chairperson Bello,Board Member Olazabal,Vice Chairperson Permuy and
Board Member Selman
OLD BUSINESS
none
NEW BUSINESS
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None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 3:15 pm by Chairperson, Anthony Bello. A
verbatim record of this meeting is available upon request3
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Monday, July 10, 2023
2:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Construction Regulation Board
Construction Regulation Board Agenda July 10, 2023
The Construction Regulation Board Meeting will be holding a regular board meeting
on Monday, July 10, 2023, commencing at 2:00pm.
Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/833 5373 4595 pass code: 210755. 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 and participate in the meeting by dialing: 305-461-6769
Meeting ID: 833 5373 4595 pass code: 210755. To speak to the Construction
Regulation Board on an Agenda Item, please “Raise your Hand” or send a message
to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via
telephone, you can “Raise your hand” by pressing *9.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-6003 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of April 17, 2023.
Attachments: MEETING MINUTES 4-17-23
ATTENDANCE- April 17-23
PUBLIC HEARING
SWEARING IN OF INTERESTED PARTIES
SIGN-IN SHEET: Those who wish to address the 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
23-6004 600 Biltmore Way
Attachments: Exhibits-600 Biltmore Way
CASE RESUME
23-6005 915 Palermo Ave
Attachments: exhibits - 915 Palermo Ave
CASE RESUME
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23-6006 1721 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Attachments: exhibits - 1721 Ponce de Leon Blvd
CASE RESUME
23-6007 152 Valencia Ave
Attachments: Exhibits-152 Valencia Ave
CASE RESUME
23-6008 312 Viscaya Ave
Attachments: exhibits - 312 Viscaya Ave
CASE RESUME
OLD BUSINESS
none
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT
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