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July 16, 2026 ·4:00 PM Final

Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room

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Agenda — 46 items

  1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 16, 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.
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. I. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:06
  4. II. ROLL CALL
  5. 4 This meeting was Called To Order at 4:05 PM.
  6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 1:34
  7. 1. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2026 26-1807 approved Pass
  8. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 2:15
  9. V. PUBLIC HEARING
  10. 9 PAGE BREAK
  11. VI. AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF
  12. 10 PAGE BREAK
  13. 1. CASE FILE AV 2025-001: An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property at 720 Madeira Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 7, Block 7, Coral Estates Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 19, at Page 7, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The related Special Certificates of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2024-040 was granted design approval by the Historic Preservation Board on January 16, 2025. 26-1826 approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:48
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  15. VII. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
  16. 13 PAGE BREAK
  17. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2025-006 and CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-007: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 439 Majorca Avenue, legally described as Lot 16 & the West ½ of Lot 17, Block 1, 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 additions and alterations to the residence, a pergola addition to the carport, and sitework. 26-1697 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:31
  18. 2. CASE FILE LHD 2025-014 and CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-015: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 446 Aragon Avenue, legally described as Lot 1, Block 8, Section 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 additions, alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) and Article 2, Section 2-101 D (5) for the rear setback of the mechanical equipment. 26-1698 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:22
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  20. 16 CASE FILE LHD 2025-006 and CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-007: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 439 Majorca Avenue, legally described as Lot 16 & the West ½ of Lot 17, Block 1, 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 additions and alterations to the residence, a pergola addition to the carport, and sitework. 26-1697 approved Pass
  21. VIII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
  22. 1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-019: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 547 Alcazar Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Alcazar Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot 24, Block 13, 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 the enclosure of the open front porch with impact-resistant windows and doors. 26-1467 approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:52
  23. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-016: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4400 Palmarito Street, a Contributing Resource within the “Italian Village,” legally described as Lots 7 thru 9, Block 12, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 1, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 31 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (b) for the side setback of the garage addition, and from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (c) the rear setback of the two-story garage addition and one-story covered terrace. 26-1700 approved Pass ▶ jump to 69:00
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  25. 3. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-004: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 118 Florida Avenue, a Contributing Resource with the “MacFarlane Homestead Subdivision Historic District,” legally described as Lot 20, Block 1-A, MacFarlane Homestead, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 81, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 10, Section 10-110 #4 (a) and Article 5, Section 5-301 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the elimination of the required off-street parking and to permit wood construction. 26-1825 approved Pass ▶ jump to 113:41
  26. 4. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-006: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 410 Minorca Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 10 & 11, Block 4, 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 an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework. 26-1712 Denied Pass ▶ jump to 134:59
  27. IX. OLD BUSINESS
  28. 23 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-016: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4400 Palmarito Street, a Contributing Resource within the “Italian Village,” legally described as Lots 7 thru 9, Block 12, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 1, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 31 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (b) for the side setback of the garage addition, and from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (c) the rear setback of the two-story garage addition and one-story covered terrace. 26-1700 approved Pass
  29. X. NEW BUSINESS ▶ jump to 164:36
  30. 24 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-016: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4400 Palmarito Street, a Contributing Resource within the “Italian Village,” legally described as Lots 7 thru 9, Block 12, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 1, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 31 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (b) for the side setback of the garage addition, and from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (c) the rear setback of the two-story garage addition and one-story covered terrace. 26-1700 approved Pass
  31. 25 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-016: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4400 Palmarito Street, a Contributing Resource within the “Italian Village,” legally described as Lots 7 thru 9, Block 12, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 1, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 31 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (b) for the side setback of the garage addition, and from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (c) the rear setback of the two-story garage addition and one-story covered terrace. 26-1700 approved Pass
  32. XI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 173:22
  33. 26 Meeting Break - 5:40 PM
  34. XII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  35. 27 Meeting Resumes - 5:55 PM
  36. XIII. ADJOURNMENT
  37. 28 PAGE BREAK
  38. 29 NOTE
  39. 31 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-006: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 410 Minorca Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 10 & 11, Block 4, 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 an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework. 26-1712 Denied Pass
  40. 32 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-006: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 410 Minorca Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 10 & 11, Block 4, 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 an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework. 26-1712 Continued
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  42. 1. City Hall - City Hall renovations are progressing. Construction documents are 75% complete, with the 100% set expected shortly. Staff are also cataloging historic furniture and other items for relocation and eventual return to City Hall. Following procurement changes, a three-year contract is being finalized. Permitting will follow, with construction anticipated to begin in the fall. The board discussed preserving representative historic windows for documentation and possible future replication. Members also expressed concern about replacing the original exterior doors with impact-rated wood doors, emphasizing the historic character, materials, operation, and experience of the existing entrances. Approved on Consent Agenda
  43. 1. Grant Application - Staff worked on a Florida state grant application for the Coral Gables Museum building restoration of the exterior stone masonry work and some interior spaces that have also incurred some damage. The application was submitted this week and funding would be available July 2027.
  44. 2. North Ponce Study - The report is currently being reviewed by staff. Staff will present to the board late Summer/early Fall. The board requested a draft of the report.
  45. 3. Replacement of Original Wood Doors - Staff recommends we need to think about replacement materials.
  46. 43 This meeting was Adjourned at 7:21 PM