Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · August 19, 2020
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
4:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Historic Preservation Board
Chairperson Albert Menendez
Vice-Chairperson Cesar Garcia-Pons
Board Member Alicia Bache-Wiig
Board Member Xavier F. Durana
Board Member John P. Fullerton
Board Member Bruce Ehrenhaft
Board Member Raul R. Rodriguez
Board Member Margaret "Peggy" Rolando
Board Member Dona Spain
Historic Preservation Board Agenda August 19, 2020
The Historic Preservation Board Meeting will be held as a VIRTUAL MEETING with Board
Members and City staff participating through video conferencing. This virtual meeting will be
held on the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at
https://zoom.us/s/93261209615. 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: 932 6120 9615.
To speak 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.
Any person wishing to provide testimony during the public hearing must be sworn in and
appear by video conference. An individual who wishes to testify but does not have video
conference capabilities, may provide testimony by using a dedicated station for video
conferencing located in the City Hall courtyard. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PERSONS MUST
WEAR A FACIAL COVERING/MASK EXCEPT WHEN PROVIDING TESTIMONY AND ALL
PERSONS MUST MAINTAIN 6 FEET BETWEEN EACH OTHER.
The meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s
website (www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast.
Please note that Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order Number 20-69, Executive Order 20-112,
and Executive Order 20-150 suspended the requirements of Section 112.286, Florida Statutes,
the Florida Sunshine Law, that a quorum to be present in person, and that a local government
body meet at a specific public place. The Executive Order also allows local government
bodies to utilize communications media technology, such as telephonic and video
conferencing for local government body meetings.
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Historic Preservation Board Agenda August 19, 2020
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CHAIRPERSON'S OPENING ADDRESS
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
IV. ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEFERRAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM
V. 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
VI. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
1. 20-1576 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2020-007: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 603 Minorca Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark,
legally described as Lots 14 and 15, Block 18, Coral Gables Section "B," according to
the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111 of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the relocation
of the residence, an addition, and sitework.
2. 20-1577 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2020-008: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 603 Minorca Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark,
legally described as Lots 14 and 15, Block 18, Coral Gables Section "B," according to
the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111 of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the
construction of a new two-story residence, and sitework.
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3. 20-1578 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2020-009: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the Granada Golf Course, located at 2001 Granada Boulevard, a
Contributing Resource within the "Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District." A
lengthy legal description is on file with the City of Coral Gables Historical Resources and
Cultural Arts Department. The application requests design approval for the construction of
new golf course rain shelters.
VII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
VIII. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. 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
least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. All meetings are telecast live on Coral
Gables TV Channel 77.
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