Historic Preservation Board

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Wednesday, September 16, 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 September 16, 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/j/93163002704. 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: 931 6300 2704. 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. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2020 1:53 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda September 16, 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 20-1644 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2020-010: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 800 Obispo Avenue, a contributing resource within the “Obispo Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 29, 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 an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework. A variance has also been requested from Article 4, Section 4-101 (D) (4c) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum rear setback. 2 20-1705 CASE FILE COA (ST) 2020-111: An application for the issuance of a Standard Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 617 Alcazar Avenue, a contributing resource within the “Alcazar Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot 18 and the west ½ of Lot 17, Block 19, 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 installation of an S-tile roof. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 9/16/2020 1:53 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda September 16, 2020 VII BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE VIII DISCUSSION ITEMS IX OLD BUSINESS X NEW BUSINESS XI 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. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 9/16/2020 1:53 PM