Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 18, 2024
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final
Wednesday, September 18, 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 September 18, 2024
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on September
18, 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
24-8060 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for August 21, 2024
Attachments: Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes 08.21.2024
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
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VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
24-8051 CASE FILE LHD 2024-003: Consideration of the local historic
designation of the property at 1116 Alberca Street, legally described as
Lot 19, Block 2, Coral Gables Granada Section Amended Plat, according
to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 13, at Page 51, of the Public
Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHDreport -- 1116 Alberca Street September 2024
24-8052 CASE FILE LHD 2024-009: Consideration of the local historic
designation of the property at 1414 Galiano Street, legally described as
Lots 12 & E15FT Lot 13, Block 32, 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: 1 LHD Report -- 1414 Galiano St
CASE FILE LHD 2024-009: Consideration of the local historic designation of the
property at 1414 Galiano Street will be deferred to the October 16, 2024 Historic
Preservation Board meeting.
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VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
24-8054 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-025: An application for the issuance of a
Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 236 Aledo
Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 4 to 7
inclusive, Block 18, Coconut Grove Section Part One, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 25, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for
additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. A variance is
being requested from Section 2-101 D (4) (b.i.) of the Coral Gables Zoning
Code for the minimum required side setback for the construction of the
new addition.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2024-025
236 Aledo Ave - Combined Plans
236 Aledo Ave - Survey
236 Aledo Ave - CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Photos by Applicant - Adjacent Properties
236 Aledo-historical-Letter-of-intent-v2
236 Aledo-historical-Letter-of-intent-v1
24-8055 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-024: An application for the issuance of a
Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 2622 Country
Club Prado, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 11
through 13, Block 14, Coral Gables Section “D,” according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 25, at Page 74, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida. A variance is being 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 for the construction of a new
pool.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2024-024 2622 Country Club Prado
HISTORICAL LETTER OF INTENT_v1 (2)
2622 country club prado survey_v1
2622 COUNTRY CLUB PRADO_v1 (1)
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24-8056 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-028: An application for the issuance of a
Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1407 Ferdinand
Street, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 1, Block 67,
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.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2024-028 1407 Ferdinand Street
Property Photos_v1
Survey_v1 (21)
1968-Arch. Binder SS_v1
CoA Letter of SS Intent_v1
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. City Hall Repairs and Assessment
XII. 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
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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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