Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · June 15, 2022
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
4:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board Agenda June 15, 2022
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on June 15, 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.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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. 22-4280 An application for a Certificate of Use for a Bed and Breakfast for the property at 36
Phoenetia Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 4 & West 23 Feet
of Lot 5, Block 22, Coral Gables Douglas Section, according to the Plat thereof,
as recorded in Plat Book 25, at Page 69 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida.
Attachments: 36 Phoenetia Ave. Bed And Breakfast Report
Binder-11x17-CASA CORAL APPROVED BOA SET
Final Letter of Intent Casa Coral 510
VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
1. 22-4281 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-013: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the properties at 832 Alhambra Circle, a Local Historic Landmark,
legally described as Lots 14 & 15, Block 32, 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 and 836 Alhambra Circle, a Contributing Resource within the
“Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lot 12 Less the West 25 Feet &
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Lot 13, Block 32, 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 approval to unify two adjacent single -family properties into one
parcel, design approval to join two historic single -family residences to create one
single-family residence, and design approval for additions and alterations to the
residence(s) and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section
2-101 (D) 6b, and 7 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the maximum allowable floor
area and minimum allowable landscaped open space.
Attachments: 832 AND 836 SITE SURVEY_UPDATED
2022_05_06_HISTORIC_BOARD_DRAWING_SET
Alhambra Circle Neighborhood Context and Site Photos
COA Report - SP2022-013 832 & 836 Alhambra Cir
Robert Apple and Carlisa Apple - Variance Letter of Intent
2. 22-4282 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-014: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 5125 Riviera Drive, a Contributing Resource within
the “Chinese Village Historic District,” legally described as Lot 1, Block 100, Coral
Gables Riviera Section Part Two Revised, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in
Plat Book 28, at Page 18 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The
application requests after-the-fact design approval for the substitution of roof ridge tile on
the residence.
Attachments: Application Package
COA SP 2022-014 Report
3. 22-4283 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-015: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 625 Altara Avenue, a Contributing Resource within
the “Italian Village Historic District,” legally described as Lot 18, Block 8, 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 application
requests after-the-fact design approval for the substitution of window muntins on the
residence.
Attachments: COA SP 2022-015 Report
Photos
Plans
VIII. TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (SENDING SITES):
1. 22-4284 CASE FILE TDR 2022-002: Consideration of the Transfer of Development Rights for the
property at 285 Aragon Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark and listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, legally described as Lots 1 thru 4 and 42 thru 48 inc. and 20
ft. alley lying between, Block 34, Coral Gables Section K, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at
Page 33 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests
approval of a maintenance plan, authorization for the transfer of the unused development
rights, and the issuance of Certificates of Transfer. The Historic Preservation Board
reviews the maintenance/preservation plan, pursuant to section 14-204.4 of the Zoning
Code.
Attachments: CGM Maintenance Plan
Report TDR 2022-002 285 Aragon Ave SENDING SITE
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2. 22-4285 CASE FILE TDR 2022-003: Consideration of the Transfer of Development Rights for the
property at 118 Menores Avenue, legally described as Lot 7, Block 36, Coral Gables
Douglas Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 69 of
the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests approval of a
maintenance plan, authorization for the transfer of the unused development rights, and
the issuance of Certificates of Transfer. The Receiving Site was previously approved by
the Historic Preservation Board (Case File TDR 2022-001) on February 16, 2022.
Attachments: 118 Menores Certificate of Transfer TDR Application
Report TDR 2022-003 118 Menores Ave SENDING SITE
IX. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
X. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
X. 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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