Historic Preservation Board

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:00 PM City Hall, Commission Chambers 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 November 19, 2020 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday November 19, 2020, commencing at 4:00 pm. While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public are still able to participate via the Zoom platform used by the Historical Preservation Board for live remote comments. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/98558415614. 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: 985 5841 5614. 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. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 11/18/2020 9:49 AM Historic Preservation Board Agenda November 19, 2020 I CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 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 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. 20-1844 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2020-012: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1200 South Greenway Drive, a non-contributing resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District,” legally described as Lots 15 and 16, Block 5, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 13 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 Appendix A, Section A-42 - Section E (C) (4) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum front setback. Attachments: 1200 S GREENWAY DR COA PRESENTATION 09-29-20 City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 11/18/2020 9:49 AM Historic Preservation Board Agenda November 19, 2020 2. 20-1845 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2017-001 REVISED: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4125 Santa Maria Street, contributing resource within the “Santa Maria Street Historic District,” legally described as Lots 9 & 10, Block 96, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Five, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 55, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requesting design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework was granted approval with conditions on February 16, 2017. The Board also granted variances for minimum side setbacks and maximum floor area ratio . A revision requesting design approval for changes to the proposed elevations was approved on September 21, 2017. A revision requesting design approval for a perimeter fence with gates and demolishing the existing roof structure was approved on July 18, 2019. This application requests design approval for a revision to the approved Certificate of Appropriateness for the relocation of the pool equipment. A variance has also been requested from Article 4, Section 4-101 (D) (4b) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum side setback. Attachments: HISTORIC PRESERVATION - BOARD OF ARCHITECTS 2016-05 EXISTING HOUSE VIEWS LETTER OF INTENT 09.25.2020 3. 20-1846 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2020-014: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1212 Obispo Avenue, a contributing resource within the “Obispo Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot 13 and the East ½ of Lot 12, Block 3, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for alterations to the auxiliary structure. A variance has also been requested from Article 5, Section 5-502 (B) (4) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for maximum frontage for a Coral Gables Cottage. Attachments: 1212Obispo-A1-PLAN 1212Obispo-MEP Letter of Request for Variance Pictures 4. 20-1847 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2019-013 REVISED: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 657 North Greenway Drive, a non-contributing resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District,” legally described as All of Lots 31 and 32 and that portion of Lot 30 described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 31, thence southeasterly 1.7 feet, thence northeasterly 167.08 feet, thence northwesterly 25.14 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 31, thence southwesterly 166.96 feet to the point of beginning, Block 22, of Coral Gables Section “B”, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 111, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requesting design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework was approved with conditions on August 15, 2019. This application requests design approval for a revision to the approved Certificate of Appropriateness due to proposed substantial demolition of the existing structure and design revisions. Attachments: 657 North Greenway Dr (Power Point)_11-18-20 (003) City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 11/18/2020 9:49 AM Historic Preservation Board Agenda November 19, 2020 VIII BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE IX ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY X DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 20-1873 Interior and exterior renovations to the Harbor Master building at Matheson Hammock Park located at 9610 Old Cutler Road, generally bounded by Journeys End Subdivision and a portion of the Coral Gables deep waterway to the north; the Snapper Creek Property to the south; Old Cutler Bay Subdivision and Avocado Land Co. to the west; and Biscayne Bay to the east. XI OLD BUSINESS XII NEW BUSINESS XIII ADJOURNMENT City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 11/18/2020 9:49 AM Historic Preservation Board Agenda November 19, 2020 NOTE NOTE: 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. Any aggrieved party may appeal any decision of the Historic Preservation Board to the City Commission by filing a written Notice of Appeal and the applicable appeal fee with the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of the decision. The notice shall concisely set forth the decision appealed and the grounds for the appeal. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting or hearing, the aggrieved party will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose the aggrieved party may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is 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 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. Presentations made to this Board are subject to the City ’s False Claims Ordinance, Ch. 39 of the City of Coral Gables City Code. Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (email: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, telephone: 305-722-8686 , TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600) at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Any person with a disability requiring communication assistance (such a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary aide or service) in order to attend or participate in the meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (email: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600) at least three (3) business days before the meeting. All meetings are telecast live on Coral Gables TV Channel 77. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 11/18/2020 9:49 AM