Historic Preservation Board

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Wednesday, April 21, 2021 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 April 21, 2021 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/81280163832. 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: 812 8016 3832. 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 4/19/2021 11:55 AM Historic Preservation Board Agenda April 21, 2021 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 LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION 1. 21-2273 CASE FILE LHD 2021-001: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1544 Sopera Avenue, legally described as Lot 5, Block 55, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part 4, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 57 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. VII SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. 21-2274 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-002: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the building currently on the University of Miami Main Campus referred to as “Pentland House - Building 34” located at 1238 Dickinson Drive, legally described as all of the “Apartment Building 34 (Pentland)” as now existing, laid out and in use, the same being a portion of Tract 5 of Amended Plat Portion of Main Campus University of Miami, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 46 at Page 81 of the Public Records of Dade County (now Miami-Dade County), Florida. The applicant is requesting approval for the replacement of the existing windows, interior renovations, and the addition of an elevator tower. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 4/19/2021 11:55 AM Historic Preservation Board Agenda April 21, 2021 2. 21-2275 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-003: 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 additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. A variance has also been requested from Article 4, Section 101 (D) (4c) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum rear setback. 3. 21-2276 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2015-015 REVISED: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 6801 Granada Boulevard, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, “Cartee Homestead II,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 170, at Page 88 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requesting design approval for addition and alterations to the residence, and the relocation of the swimming pool was approved with conditions on January 21, 2016. This application requests after-the-fact design approval for a revision to the approved Certificate of Appropriateness due to deviations from the previously approved plans. VIII ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FEE WAIVER 1. 21-2277 An application for a Waiver of the Art in Public Places Fee, in accordance with Section 3-2103 (B) 3 of the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code, for the property located at 2901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Tract “E” of “PLAZA CORAL GABLES”, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 173 at Page 78, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The applicant is requesting a recommendation of approval to waive the Art in Public Places Fee requirement providing for the restoration of the historic resource in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of the Art in Public Places Fee that otherwise would be required. IX BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE X ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY XI DISCUSSION ITEM XII OLD BUSINESS XIII NEW BUSINESS XIV ADJOURNMENT City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 4/19/2021 11:55 AM Historic Preservation Board Agenda April 21, 2021 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 4/19/2021 11:55 AM