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Historic Preservation Board

June 18, 2026 ·4:00 PM Final Revised

Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room

Agenda — 37 items

  1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 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
  4. II. ROLL CALL
  5. 4 This meeting was Called to Order at 4:10 PM.
  6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  7. 1. Anna Pernas, Historical Resources & Cultural Arts Director, introduced the new Assistant Preservation Officer, Nathalie Delgado to the board.
  8. 6 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2026 26-1725 approved Pass
  9. 2. Stephanie Throckmorton, Deputy City Attorney, introduced the new Assistant City Attorney, Yesenia Alfonso to the board.
  10. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
  11. V. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 9 PAGE BREAK
  13. VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
  14. 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 Deferred
  15. 1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-019 - 547 Alcazar Avenue is deferred to the July 16, 2026, meeting at the request of the owner.
  16. 2. CASE FILE LHD 2026-03: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1624 Granada Boulevard, legally described as Lots 23 & S7FT of Lot 22 & Lot 24 & S10 FT of Lot 21, Block 1, 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. 26-1699 approved Pass
  17. 2. CASE FILE LHD 2025-006 & CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-007 - 439 Majorca Avenue is deferred at the request of the owner.
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  19. 3. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-016 - 44OO Palmarito Street will be deferred to the July 16, 2026 meeting.
  20. VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
  21. 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 Deferred
  22. 16 At the request of the owner, this item has been deferred to the July 16, 2026 meeting.
  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 Deferred
  24. 3. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-010 RENEWAL: An application for the reissuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1256 South Greenway Drive, a Non-Contributing Resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District,” legally described as Lots 3 & 4, Block 5, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the demolition of the existing residence and the construction of a new single-family residence. 26-1701 approved Pass
  25. 4. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-009: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 808 Majorca Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as the East 25 Feet of Lot 7 & All of Lot 8, Block 30, 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. A variance has also been requested from Article 5, Section 5-502 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for a flat roof. 26-1702 approved Pass
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  27. VIII. OLD BUSINESS ▶ jump to 47:30
  28. IX. NEW BUSINESS ▶ jump to 48:33
  29. X. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  30. XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  31. XII. ADJOURNMENT
  32. 26 PAGE BREAK
  33. 27 NOTE
  34. 1. Next Meeting Date: The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026. Board members are generally available to meet on this date.
  35. 2. Financial Disclosures: This form is due on July 1, 2026. Ms. Throckmorton advised Board members to contact the City Clerk's Office with any questions.
  36. 3. North Ponce / Flagler Survey - Staff informed the board that submittals were received 2 weeks ago and is being reviewed internally. This report will be presented to the board late Summer / early Fall.
  37. 34 The meeting was Adjourned at 5:13 PM.