Historic Preservation Board

Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room

Agenda — 31 items

1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026, 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 Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room. However, the Historic Preservation Board has established the ability for the public to provide comments (non-sworn and without evidentiary value) virtually. In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88413827534. Meeting ID: 884 1382 7534 One tap mobile +17866351003,,88413827534# US (Miami) +16465189805,,88413827534# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) Meeting ID: 884 1382 7534 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbrgrILN6G / 305-461-6769 (Coral Gables local number) To speak to the Historic Preservation Board on an Agenda Item, please “Raise your Hand” or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can “Raise your hand” by pressing *9.
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3. I. CALL TO ORDER
4. II. ROLL CALL
5. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
6. 1. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for August 13, 2026 26-2114
7. 2. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for September 17, 2026 26-2222
8. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
9. V. PUBLIC HEARING
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11. VI. AD VALOREM
12. 1. CASE FILE AV 2024-002: An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property at 4100 Monserrate Street, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 4 & the South 15 Feet of Lot 3, Block 1, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part One Revised, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 31, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The related Special Certificate of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2022-010 was granted design approval by the Historic Preservation Board on May 18, 2022. 26-2214
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14. VII. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
15. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2026-06 and CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-026: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 605 Navarre Avenue, legally described as Lot 15, Block 17, 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 applicant is also requesting the issuance of an Accelerated Special Certificate of Appropriateness and design approval for the demolition and construction of existing garage with extended square footage, alterations to the residence, and sitework. Variances have been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) and Article 13, Section 13-303 for the side setback of the new garage and acceptance of the new nonconformance garage. 26-2215
16. 2. CASE FILE LHD 2026-007 and COA (SP) 2026-027: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 825 Almeria Avenue, legally described as Lot 17, Block 4, Coral Gables Section “A,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 102, 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 additions and alterations to the residence and detached auxiliary structure. Variances have also been requested from Article 8, Section 8-203 C (1) and Article 2, Section 2-101 D (10) c of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the elimination of off-street covered parking. 26-2216
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18. VIII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
19. 1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-028: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 3903 Granada Boulevard, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 18 & 19, Block 46, Coral Gables Country Club Section Three, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 52, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for alterations to the residence. Variances have also been requested from Article 8, Section 8-202 (B) (4) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for maximum frontage for a Coral Gables Cottage and Article 8, Section 8-203 C (1) and Article 2, Section 2-101 D (10) c of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the elimination of off-street covered parking. 26-2218
20. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-029: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 711 University, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 11 & S1/2 of Lot 10, Block 137 of “Coral Gables Country Club Sec 6”, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 20, at Page 1 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests a new two-story addition, alterations to the residence, and sitework. 26-2219
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22. 3. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-030: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1305 Alhambra Circle, a Contributing Resource within the “Alhambra circle Historic District,” legally described as Lot 21& 22, Block 17 of “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 demolition of the existing one-story detached garage and design approval for alterations to the residence, a new two-story addition with detached garage and sitework. Variances have been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101(D)(4)(c) for the rear setback of the new detached garage. 26-2220
23. 4. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-031: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 907 Alhambra Circle, a Contributing Resource within the “Alhambra circle Historic District,” legally described as Lot 2& 3, Block 37 of “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 alterations to the residence, a new two-story addition to the existing detached garage and sitework. Variances have been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) c. for the rear setback of the two-story garage, Article 3, Section 3-302 and Article 10, Section 10-102 A (4) a. to allow for a garage that does not meet the minimum required dimensions, and Article 13, Section 13-303 to relocate the garage door of an existing non-conforming structure. 26-2221
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25. 5. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-025: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1721 Columbus Boulevard, a Contributing Resource within the “Obispo Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lots 24, 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 demolition of the existing one-story residence and design approval for new construction of a two-story residence and detached garage. 26-2217
26. IX. OLD BUSINESS
27. X. NEW BUSINESS
28. XI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
29. XII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
30. XIII. ADJOURNMENT
31. 31 NOTE

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