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May 21, 2026 ·4:00 PM Final

Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room

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Agenda — 36 items

  1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 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 4:06 PM.
  6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  7. 1. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2026 REVISED 26-1472 approved Pass
  8. 2. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for April 23, 2026 26-1622 approved Pass
  9. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
  10. V. PUBLIC HEARING
  11. 10 PAGE BREAK
  12. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2025-004 & COA (SP) 2026-018 has been deferred at the request of the owner.
  13. VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
  14. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-019 will be deferred to the June 18, 2026 meeting at the request of the owner.
  15. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2026-01: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1315 Genoa Street, legally described as Lot 10, Block 37, 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. 26-1465
  16. 13 At the request of the owner, this item has been deferred.
  17. 2. CASE FILE LHD 2025-004 and COA (SP) 2026-019: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 2716 Granada Boulevard, legally described as Lots 12 & 13, Block 15, 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, alterations to the residence and sitework. 26-1575 approved Pass
  18. 15 PAGE BREAK
  19. VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
  20. 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
  21. 18 At the request of the owner, this item has been deferred to the June 18, 2026 meeting.
  22. 19 PAGE BREAK
  23. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-017 CONTINUED: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 415 Aragon Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 16 & W1/2 Lot 15, Block 7, 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 approval of variances from Article 2 Section 2-101 D (4) (b) for the side setback of the existing detached garage and the side setback of the new addition. 26-1576 approved Pass
  24. 3. 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 26-1579
  25. 22 PAGE BREAK
  26. 4. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-017: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1008 Alhambra Circle, a Contributing Resource within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lot 9 & North 45’-0” Lot 10, Block 4, 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 26-1578 approved Pass
  27. 24 PAGE BREAK
  28. VIII. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  29. IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  30. X. ADJOURNMENT
  31. 28 NOTE
  32. 1. Biltmore Hotel - Staff confirmed that no work will be started until everything is approved. Staff met with the hotel last week to discuss floor samples for the lower lobby. Board members asked if the Biltmore will be paying fees for violations. Attorney Throckmorton mentioned that if any of the renovation require a Certificate of Appropriateness, then it will come before this board. The city is their landlord.
  33. 2. 1021 Hardee Road - Staff discussed this property is under contract that expired in May, pending legal issues that are going on with the city. This date has been extended. Currently there is a standstill on any work being done to the property because of legal issues. Court hearing in July.
  34. 3. 1129 Sevilla Avenue - Staff reported that a repair permit had been issued for the property. During the course of the work, the applicant exceeded the approved scope of work and subsequently submitted a revised application. Staff reviewed the revisions and confirmed that the project is now proceeding in accordance with the approved plans for the repair of the existing structure. Staff further reported that the applicant is pursuing approvals through the Board of Architects (BOA) process for a proposed two-story addition and other modifications and alterations to the building. Due to existing code violations at the property, staff is working closely with the applicant. The property has been subject to daily code enforcement fines for several years.
  35. 4. North Ponce and Flagler Study - Staff will provide a draft version of this report when ready.
  36. 37 This meeting was Adjourned at 6:15 PM.