Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · April 20, 2022
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
4:00 PM
Public Participation via Zoom / Hybrid
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board Agenda April 20, 2022
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on April 20, 2022
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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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.
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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:
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2022, ALL NON-EMPLOYEE VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO
WEAR FACE MASKS DURING THEIR VISIT TO ANY CITY FACILITY.
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
1. 22-3981 An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property at 711 University Drive, a
Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 11 & S ½ of Lot 10, Block 137, Coral
Gables Country Club Section Part Six, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 20, at Page 1 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The related
Special Certificate of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2017-006, was granted design approval
by the Historic Preservation Board on June 15, 2017.
Attachments: Part 1 Application
Part 2 Application
AV2018-001 Report
As-Built Drawings - all
COA Application
COA (SP) 2017-006 Report
LHD Report 711University
VII. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION
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1. 22-3982 CASE FILE LHD 2022-001: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property
at 3613 Alhambra Court, legally described as Lots 31 to 33 inclusive, Block 50, Coral
Gables Country Club Section Part Four, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 10, at Page 57 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHDreport -- 3613 Alhambra Court
VIII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. 22-3984 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-009: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 1264 Coral Way, a Contributing Resource within
the “Coral Way Historic District,” legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Coral
Gables Section “D” Revised Plat, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book
25, at Page 74 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The applicant is
requesting design approval for a one-story addition to the residence and sitework.
Attachments: COA SP 2022-009 Report
HARNEY-HILLER RESIDENCE BINDER-1-10
HARNEY-HILLER RESIDENCE BINDER-11-20
HARNEY-HILLER RESIDENCE BINDER-21-27
IX. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION ITEMS / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
X. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. 22-3985 Recommendation to the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 8,
“Historic Preservation” and Article 14, “Process” to address inconsistencies in the Code
and revise the designation process.
Attachments: Proposed Zoning Code Amendment
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.
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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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