Historic Preservation Board

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Wednesday, September 15, 2021 4:00 PM Public Participation via Zoom/Hybrid City Hall, Commission Chambers Historic Preservation Board Historic Preservation Board Agenda September 15, 2021 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 commencing at 4:00 pm EST. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-118, the City of Coral Gables has returned to traditional in-person meetings. Accordingly, any individual wishing to provide sworn testimony shall be present physically in the Commission Chambers. However, the Historic Preservation Board has established the ability for the public to provide comments (non-sworn and without evidentiary value) virtually. Accordingly, only individuals who wish to provide public comment in this format, may appear and provide those comments via Zoom. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88234571082. 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: 88234571082. To speak to the Historic Preservation Board 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. The public may also comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: (www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. 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.. NOTE: FACIAL COVERING/MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN VACCINATED. ALL PERSONS MUST MAINTAIN 6 FEET BETWEEN EACH OTHER. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 9/02/2021 6:59 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda September 15, 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. AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF 1. 21-3006 An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property at 4209 Santa Maria Street, a Local Historic Landmark and a Contributing Resource within the “Santa Maria Street Historic District,” legally described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 96, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Five, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 23, at Page 55 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The related Special Certificate of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2015-005, was granted design approval by the Historic Preservation Board on June 18, 2015. VII. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION 1. 21-3007 CASE FILE LHD 2021-004: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1129 Sevilla Avenue, legally described as Lot 19, Block 15, Coral Gables Section “A,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 102 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 9/02/2021 6:59 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda September 15, 2021 VIII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. 21-3008 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-010: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 525 Alcazar Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Alcazar Avenue Historic District,” legally described as the West ½ of Lot 18 and Lot 19, Block 13, 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. 2. 21-3009 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-013: 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 application requests design approval for an addition and alterations to the structure. 3. 21-3011 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-015: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 534 Menendez Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Chinese Village Historic District,” legally described as Lots 2, 3 & 4, Block 100, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part Two, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 18 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the construction of a freestanding gazebo and sitework. IX. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE X. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS XII. OLD BUSINESS XIII. NEW BUSINESS XIV. ADJOURNMENT City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 9/02/2021 6:59 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda September 15, 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 9/02/2021 6:59 PM