Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · August 21, 2024
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, August 21, 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 August 21, 2024
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on August 21,
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.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. 24-7892 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes April 17, 2024
Attachments: HPB Minutes April 17, 2024 Legistar
2. 24-7893 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes June 20, 2024
Attachments: HPB Minutes June 20, 2024 Legistar
3. 24-7894 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes July 17, 2024
Attachments: HPB Minutes 07.17.2024 Legistar
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. 24-7863 CASE FILE LHD 2024-008: Consideration of the local historic designation of the
property at 1144 Milan Avenue, legally described as Lot 3 & the East 10 Feet of Lot 2,
Block 26, Coral Gables Granada Section Revised, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113, of the public records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHDreport -- 1144 Milan
2. 24-7864 CASE FILE LHD 2024-006: Consideration of the local historic designation of the
property at 3920 Durango Street, legally described as Lot 6, Block 46, 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 Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHD report - 3920 Durango
3. 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)
4722 Alhambra Cir_Public Comment Received for 071724 HPB
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VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. 24-7865 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-031 CONTINUED: An application for the issuance of a
Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1260 South Greenway Drive, a
Contributing Resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District,” legally
described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 5, 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 for a variance from Article 2, Section
2-101 (D) #10c for the proposed new driveway on South Greenway.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2023-031 CONTINUED
1260 S Greenway Dr Landscape Plans Combined
1260 S Greenway Dr _ Plans Combined
1260 S Greenway Dr _ Applicant Photos
Letter of Intent Casariego_v1 (3)
Certificate of Appropriateness Application Casariego_v1 (1)
Letter of Support from Neighbor_v1 (1)
Survey_v1 (5)
2. 24-7866 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-022: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 1006 Madrid Street, a Local Historic Landmark,
legally described as Lot 16, Block 51, Coral Gables Granada Section, according to the
Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions
and alterations to the residence and sitework. The application requests approval for a
variance from Article 8, Section 8-203 (B) for ground area coverage.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2024-022
1006 Madrid St Plans Combined
Letter of Intent_v1 (6)
Certificate of Appropriateness_v1 (4)
1006 Madrid St BOA Approval_v1
1006 Madrid St Survey_v1
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3. 24-7867 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-021: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 1148 Alhambra Circle, a contributing resource
within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 15,
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.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2024-021
1148 Alhambra Cir - BoA Approved Set
COA App - 1148 Alhambra Cir Executed
Letter of Intent - 1148 Alhambra Cir
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
XII. 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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