Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · August 16, 2023
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
4:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final August 16, 2023
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday,
August 16, 2023 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
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. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS:
1. 23-6175 CASE FILE LHD 2023-002: Consideration of the local historic designation of the
property at 1800 Country Club Prado, legally described as Lots 1 & 2 and 11 &
12, Block 27, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in
Plat Book 8, at Page 86, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHD Report 2023-002 -- 1800 Country Club Prado
2. 23-6176 CASE FILE LHD 2023-003: Consideration of the local historic designation of the
property at 541 Giralda Avenue, legally described as Lot 23, Block 11, Coral
Gables Section “B,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at
Page 111, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHD Report -- 541 Giralda Avenue
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3. 23-6177 CASE FILE LHD 2023-007: Consideration of the local historic designation of the
property at 932 Tendilla Avenue, legally described as Lots 3, 4 & 5, Block 39,
Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Three, according to the Plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 52, of the Public Records of Dade County,
Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHD Report -- 932 Tendilla Avenue
VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
1. 23-6178 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-16: An application for the issuance of a Special
Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1318 South Greenway Drive, a
Contributing Resource within the Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District and
the Coral Rock Residences Thematic Group, legally described as Lots 7 & 8, Block
12, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book
8, at Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application
requests design approval for demolition, additions, and alterations to the residence
and auxiliary structure and sitework. Variances have also been requested from
Section 2-101 D (4) (b.i) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum side
setback and the minimum overall side setback.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2023-016
1318 S Greenway Dr -- Application, LOI
1318 S Greenway Dr -- Drawings
1318 S Greenway Dr -- Photos 080923
2. 23-6179 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-018: An application for the issuance of a Special
Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 434 Alcazar Avenue, a
Contributing Resource with the Alcazar Avenue Historic District, legally described as
Lot 4, Block 5, 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 the enclosure of the front porch.
Attachments: COA Report - SP 2023-018
434 ALCAZAR AVE - LOI, Survey
434 ALCAZAR AVE - Drawings S&S
434 ALCAZAR AVE - Application
434 ALCAZAR AVE - Photos by Applicant
434 ALCAZAR AVE - Photos 081023
434 ALCAZAR AVE - Tax Card
VIII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
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IX. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
XI. OLD BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
XIII. 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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