Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · July 17, 2024
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final
Wednesday, July 17, 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 July 17, 2024
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on July 17, 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
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
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VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
1. 24-7782 CASE FILE LHD 2024-007 AND COA (SP) 2024-023: Consideration of
the local historic designation of the property at 4722 Alhambra Circle,
legally described as Lot 11 & 12, Block 79, Coral Gables Country Club
Section Part Five, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book
23, at Page 55, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The
applicant is also requesting the issuance of an Accelerated Special
Certificate of Appropriateness and design approval for the demolition of
the original auxiliary structure, additions and alterations to the residence
and sitework.
Attachments: 1 LHDreport -- 4722 Alhambra
COA (SP) 2024-023 --4722 Alhambra Cir
4722 Alhambra Cir - Applicant Photos
4722 Alhambra Cir - Drawings Combined
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS_v1 (6)
Letter of Intent_v1 (7)
Letter of Intent 6-26-2024 (updated)
VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. 24-7783 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-019: An application for the issuance of a
Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4210 Santa
Maria Street, a Contributing Resource within the “Santa Maria Street
Historic District,” legally described as Lots 15 & 16 Less S 38FT, Block
93, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Five, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 23, at Page 55 of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for
additions and alterations to the residence and sitework.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2024-019
4210 Santa Maria - Drawings Combined 053124
06-COA Subm Lot Photo's 4210 Sta Maria
07-COA Subm Historic Photo's 4210 Sta Maria
08-COA Subm Massing Study 4210 Sta Maria
02-Letter of intent and Scope of Work 4210 Sta Maria COA 05-17-24
05-COA Subm Context Photo's 4210 Sta Maria
VIII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
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Consideration of the relocation of the Gondola Building.
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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