Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · October 20, 2021
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
4:00 PM
Public Participation via Zoom/Hybrid
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board Agenda October 20, 2021
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday,
October 20, 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/88413827534.
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.
Meeting ID: 884 1382 7534
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NOTE:
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FACIAL COVERING/MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN
VACCINATED.
ALL PERSONS MUST MAINTAIN 6 FEET BETWEEN EACH OTHER.
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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 DESIGNATIONS:
1. 21-3207 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.
Attachments: 1 LHDreport -- 1129 Sevilla Ave
2. 21-3208 CASE FILE LHD 2021-007: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property
at 1230 Genoa Street, legally described as Lot 9, Block 44, Coral Gables Granada
Section Revised, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113
of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHDreport -- 1230 Genoa
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VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. 21-3209 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-005: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness, in accordance with section Section 8-104 (D) 2 of the City of Coral
Gables Zoning Code, for the public right-of-way adjacent to 216 and 224 Catalonia
Avenue, 3000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 203 University Drive, and 225 Malaga Avenue,
legally described as Lots 8 through 20, Block 29, Coral Gables Crafts Section, according
to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 40, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida. The applicant is requesting a recommendation of approval
for an amendment to the City Plan for the vacation of the alley and the abandonment and
vacation of a segment of University Drive.
The proposed development is also a receiving site for Transfer of Development Rights .
The following historically designated properties are within five hundred (500) feet of the
proposed development:
- Historic “White Way” Street Lights, a Local Historic Landmark, located on Riviera
Drive between Anastasia Avenue and University Drive and on University Drive between
Bird Road and Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
- 2901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, legally described as Tract E, Plaza Coral Gables,
according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 173, Page 078 of the Public
Record of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- 247 Malaga Avenue, legally described as Lots 26 & 27, Block 29, Coral Gables
Crafts Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 40 of the
Public Record of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Therefore, per Section 14-204.6 (A) (3) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code, the Historic
Preservation Board’s review and approval of the proposed development is required to
determine if the proposal adversely affects the historic, architectural, or aesthetic
character of the historic properties.
2. 21-3211 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-016: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 4615 Santa Maria Street, a contributing resource
within the “Santa Maria Street Historic District,” legally described as Lot 29 and the
South 54.15 Feet of Lot 28, 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 application requests design approval for a
two-story addition, a covered terrace addition, and alterations to the residence and
sitework.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2021-016
Plans
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3. 21-3212 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-017: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 840 Coral Way, a Local Historic Landmark and
contributing resource within the “Coral Way Historic District,” legally described as Lots 1
& 2, Block 1, 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. The
application requests design approval for a two-story addition and alterations to the
residence and sitework.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2021-017
A101
A102
A201
A202
A203
A204
A301
A501
G001
G002
4. 21-3213 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-018: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 1203 Asturia Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark,
legally described as Lots 17 & 18, 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 a covered terrace addition
and alterations to the residence and sitework. A variance has also been requested from
Article 2, Section 2-101 (D) (4c) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum rear
setback.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2021-018
1203 Asturia Avenue BOA set
5. 21-3214 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2017-025 REVISED: An application for the issuance of a Special
Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4200 Granada Boulevard, a Local
Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 10 & 11, Block 99, 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 application requesting
design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence was granted approval with
conditions on February 15, 2018. This application requests after-the-fact design approval
for a revision to the approved Certificate of Appropriateness due to a deviation from the
previously approved plans.
Attachments: COA(SP)2017-025 REVISED 2021 - Deviation from approved plans
Plans
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VIII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
IX. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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.
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