Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · December 15, 2021
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
4:00 PM
Public Participation via Zoom/Hybrid
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board Agenda December 15, 2021
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday,
December 15, 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.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88413827534
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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.
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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:
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. AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF:
21-3474 CASE FILE AV 2016-005: An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property
at 936 Castile Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Castile Avenue/Plaza Historic
District,” legally described as Lot 8, Peacock Re-Subdivision, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 35, Page 60 of the public records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida. The related Special Certificate of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2015-007,
was granted design approval by the Historic Preservation Board on August 20, 2015.
VII. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS:
21-3475 CASE FILE LHD 2021-009: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property
at 333 University Drive, legally described as All of Block 37, 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.
21-3476 CASE FILE LHD 2021-012: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property
at 737 Minorca Avenue, legally described as Lots 24 & 25, Block 25, Coral Gables
Section “B,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111 of the
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Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
VIII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
21-3477 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2021-022: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 803 Alhambra Circle, a Contributing Resource
within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as a Portion of Lot 1 and
all of Lots 2 and 3, Block 31, 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 alterations to the residence 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
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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