Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · May 18, 2022
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
4:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board Agenda May 18, 2022
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on May 18, 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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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.
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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
22-4141 CASE FILE AV 2019-005: An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property
at 3701 Durango Street, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 1 to 3
inclusive, Block 43, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part 3, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 52 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida. The related Special Certificate of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2018-005,
was granted design approval by the Historic Preservation Board on April 19, 2018.
Attachments: Part One Application - 3701 Durango
Part Two Application - 3701 Durango
Architectural As-Builts
AV2019-005 Report
Before-After 3701 Durango Street -- combined
Report -- 3701 Durango St -- LHD-2018-005 & COA SP 2018-005 -- comp
L final-- Post- HPB Mtg for LHD 2018-005 and COA(SP) 2018-005 -- 3701 Durango
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22-4142 CASE FILE AV 2018-002: An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property
at 2907 Columbus Boulevard, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 13
and 14, Block 15, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part One, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 108 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida. The related Special Certificate of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2016-029,
was granted design approval by the Historic Preservation Board on December 16, 2016.
Attachments: PART ONE APPLICATION WITH BEFORE PHOTOS
PART ONE ARCH FEATURE PHOTOS
PART TWO ARCH FEATURE PHOTOS
AV2018-002 Report
COA Report - 2907 Columbus Blvd - Signed
Lfinal 2907
LHD Report - 2907 Columbus Blvd
VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
22-4143 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-010: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 4100 Monserrate Street, a Local Historic
Landmark, 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. The applicant is
requesting design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and auxiliary
structure and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101
D (4) (b.i) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum side setback, total side
setback, and Article 16 for the definition of a gazebo.
Attachments: 4100 Monserrate Residence - Historical Statment of Intent + Variances
4100 Monserrate Complete - BOA Approved for Historic Board Hearing - April 2022
COA Report - SP2022-010 4100 Monserrate Street
22-4144 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-011: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 930 Castile Avenue, a Contributing Resource within
the “Castile Avenue / Plaza Historic District,” legally described as Lot 1 & the West ½ of
Lot 2, Peacock Resubdivision of Block 35, Coral Gables Section “B,” according to the
Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 35, at Page 60 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. A variance has also been requested from Article
2, Section 2-101 D (4) (b.i) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum side
setback.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2022-011
HPB_Revised_Submittal_2
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22-4145 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-012: 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 Lot 1 Less a Portion
Thereof (a lengthy legal description is on file), and Lots 2 & 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 applicant is requesting design
approval for the installation of a hybrid roofing system.
Attachments: Alhambra House LOI May 2022
Photo #1
Photo #2
Photo #3
Photo #4
Photo #5
Photo #6
Photo #7
Photo #8
Photo #9
Photo #10
COA Report - SP2022-012 803 Alhambra Circle
NOA (003)
VIII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATES
IX. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
XI. OLD BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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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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