Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · November 17, 2021
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
4:00 PM
Public Participation via Zoom/Hybrid
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board Agenda November 17, 2021
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday,
November 17, 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
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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:
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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. AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF:
1. 21-3346 CASE FILE AV 2016-006: An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property
at 800 Coral Way, a Contributing Resource within the “Coral Way Historic District,”
legally described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, Coral Gables Section “A,” according to the
Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 102 of the public records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida. The related Special Certificate of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2016-006,
was granted design approval by the Historic Preservation Board on March 17, 2016.
Attachments: AV2016-006 Report
Part one and two applications and photos
Part one permit drawings
Part Two as-built revision drawings
VII. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS:
1. 21-3348 CASE FILE LHD 2021-008: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property
at 1541 Sopera Avenue, legally described as the West ½ of Lot 16, All of Lot 17, and the
East ½ of Lot 18, Block 56, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Four, according to
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the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 57 of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHDreport -- 1541 Sopera Ave
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2. 21-3349 CASE FILE LHD 2021-010: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property
at 4100 Monserrate Street, legally described as Lot 4 & S15 Feet of Lot 3, Block 1, Coral
Gables Riviera Section Part One Revised, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in
Plat Book 28, at Page 31 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 Report -- LHD 2021-010 -- 4100 Monserrate
VIII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
1. 21-3350 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-009: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 1021 Hardee Road, a Contributing Resource within
the “French City Village Historic District,” legally described as Lot 16, Block 145, Coral
Gables Riviera Section Part Nine, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book
28, at Page 29 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application
requests design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework .
Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 (D) 6a, 6b, and 6c of
the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the maximum allowable floor area, and maximum
allowable ground area coverage.
Attachments: Application
LOI
1021 Hardee Rd - Architectural Set -2021-08-24(emdelgado@delantconstruction.com).pdf [previ
COA Report - SP2021-009 -- 1021 Hardee
2. 21-3351 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-019: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 155 Cocoplum Road, a Local Historic Landmark,
legally described as Lots 69 & 70, Block 4, Coral Gables Biscayne Bay Section Part
One - Plat “B,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 25, at Page 50 of
the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests approval to
maintain the existing auxiliary structure as a guesthouse. Variances have also been
requested from Article 3, Section 3-505 and Article 3, Section 3-505 (A) of the Coral
Gables Zoning Code to permit a guesthouse as an accessory use.
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Attachments: Cover
Table of Contents for application
CASE FILECOA[SP]2021-019 ; 155 Cocoplum Road
COA Report - SP2021-019
Variances for 155 Cocoplum
1. Application
2. Letter of Intent
3. Timeline from City's files
4. Property Appraisal page
5. 1998 Designation Report
6. 1998 letter from Historic Department regarding pool approval
7. 2001 letter from Historic Department regarding driveway (front)
8. 2007 letter from Historic Department regarding generator
9. Nova survey post pool
10. Original Building Permit Plans
11. 1961 Porch enclosure of main house plans
1. 1963 Permit.18042B
2. 1963 Permit.18042B.Elevation
3. 1963 Detached building plan.Permit 18042B
13. Page from City's records
14. Photographs from City's file
15. July 1963 Zoning Board application
16. Letter from City dated 8-5-1963 denying request
17. Existing Site plan
18. Current Survey
1. Photo
2. Photo
3. Photo
4. Photo
5. Photo
6. Photo
Photo
3. 21-3352 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-020: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 416 Garlenda Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark,
legally described as Lots 4 to 6, Block 265, Revised Plat Riviera Section Part II,
according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 23 of the Public
Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for an
addition and alterations to the residence and sitework.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2021-020
Drawings
Photos
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4. 21-3353 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-021: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 1224 Country Club Prado, a Local Historic
Landmark, legally described as the S15 Feet of Lot 10 and the S15 Feet of Lot 23 and All
of Lots 11 to 13 Inclusive and Lots 20 to 22 Inclusive, Block 77, Coral Gables Granada
Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113 of the
Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval
for the demolition, relocation and/or reconstruction of historic site features.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2021-021 -- 1224 Country Club Prado
Landscape Plan
Ordinance 2993
Plan
Survey
VEGETATION INVENTORY 11.3.2021 signed
Work Proposed
5. 21-3354 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.
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6. 21-3355 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. An application requesting after-the-fact design approval
for a revision to the approved Certificate of Appropriateness due to deviations from the
previously approved plans was denied by the Historic Preservation Board on April 21,
2021. This application again requests after-the-fact design approval for a revision to the
approved Certificate of Appropriateness due to deviations from the previously approved
plans.
X. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
XII. DISCUSSION ITEM
XIII. OLD BUSINESS
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
XV. 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.
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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.
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circumstances, additional legal notice will not be provided.
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meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Raquel Elejabarrieta (Email:
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