Historic Preservation Board

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Wednesday, December 16, 2020 4:00 PM Public Participation via Zoom 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 December 16, 2020 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, commencing at 4:00 pm. While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public are still required 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/99453604762. 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: 994 5360 4762. 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 12/11/2020 5:05 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda December 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. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC 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. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS 1. 20-1908 CASE FILE LHD 2020-004 AND COA (SP) 2020-015: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 235 Ridgewood Road, legally described as the South 84 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Coral Gables Coconut Grove Manor, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 17, at Page 19 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The applicant is also requesting the issuance of an Accelerated Special Certificate of Appropriateness and design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 4, Section 4-101 (D) (13) and Article 5, Section 5-108 (H) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the placement of the secondary driveway, the swimming pool and pool deck. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 12/11/2020 5:05 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda December 16, 2020 2. 20-1909 CASE FILE LHD 2020-008: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 649 Palmarito Court, legally described as Lots 18 and 19, Block 139, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Six, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 20, at Page 1 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES 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. 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. 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. 4. 20-1910 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2020-016: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 427 Alhambra Circle, a contributing resource within the "Alhambra Circle Historic District," legally described as Lot 19, Block 5, 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 4 Printed on 12/11/2020 5:05 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda December 16, 2020 VIII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE IX. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY X. DISCUSSION ITEM XI. OLD BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. 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 5 Printed on 12/11/2020 5:05 PM