Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · June 20, 2024
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final
Thursday, June 20, 2024
4:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Historic Preservation Board
Chairperson Cesar Garcia-Pons
Vice Chairperson Michael J. Maxwell
Board Member Ana Alvarez
Board Member Javier Banos
Board Member Michelle Cuervo Dunaj
Board Member Xavier F. Durana
Board Member Margaret Rolando
Board Member Dona Spain
Board Member Alejandro Silva
Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final June 20, 2024
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on June 20,
2024, 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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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
24-7702 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for February 21, 2024
Attachments: Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for February 21, 2024
24-7700 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for March 20, 2024
Attachments: Historic Preservation Board Meeting Mintes for Marcxh 20, 2024
IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
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 - None
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VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. 24-7678 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-012 CONTINUED: 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 approval of a variance from Section 2-101 D (4) (b.i)
of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum side setback for the
carport.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2024-012 CONTINUED
1318 S Greenway_Survey
2205 A-100.2
2205 A-101.2
2205 A-202.1
2205 A-202.2
LFinal - SP2024-012
Certificate - SP2024-012
2. 24-7679 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-018: An application for the issuance of a
Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1115 Obispo
Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Obispo Avenue Historic
District,” legally described as Lot 16, Block 17, Coral Gables Section “C,”
according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 26, of
the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application
requests design approval for additions and alterations to the residence
and auxiliary structure, and sitework.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2024-018
Architectural Plans_v1 (1)
Letter of Intent_v1 (2)
SURVEY_v1 (7)
Landscape Plan_v1
3. 24-7680 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-020: An application for the issuance of a
Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1021 Asturia
Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 17, Block 7,
Coral Gables Section “C,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in
Plat Book 8, at Page 26, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and
alterations to the residence and sitework.
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Attachments: COA Report - SP2024-020 -- 1021 Asturia
Letter of Intent 4-24-24_v1
Photos_v1
Architectural Plans_v1 (1)
LFinal SP2021-007
072121HPBmini
VIII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
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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