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March 12, 2026 ·4:00 PM Final

Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room

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Agenda — 30 items

  1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 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 at the Police & 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 0:02
  4. II. ROLL CALL
  5. 4 This meeting was Called to Order at 4:13 PM.
  6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 3:11
  7. 1. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for February 12, 2026 26-1309 approved Pass
  8. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 4:23
  9. V. PUBLIC HEARING
  10. VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
  11. 1. Staff requested Case File LHD 2025-011 and COA (SP) 2025-027 - 2509 Indian Mound Trail be moved to the end of the Agenda.
  12. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2025-011 and COA (SP) 2025-027: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 2509 Indian Mound Trail, legally described as Lot 3, Block 3, 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. The applicant is also requesting to unify two adjacent single-family properties into one parcel and the issuance of an Accelerated Special Certificate of Appropriateness and design approval to join single-family residences to create one single-family residence, and design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (6) for ground area coverage, and Article 2 Section 2-101 D (4) for the side and rear setback, Article 6. 25-1172 ▶ jump to 59:44
  13. VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
  14. 1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-023: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 2615 Alhambra Circle, a Contributing Resource within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lots 21 & 22 Block 10, 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. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations and sitework. 25-1101 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:06
  15. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-014: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 2017 Alhambra Circle, a Non-Contributing Resource within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lot 4 less SWLY 26.4’ & Lot 5, Block 14, 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 design approval for additions and alterations and sitework. 26-1307 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:55
  16. 3. CASE FILE COA(SP)2026-008: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the building currently located on the University of Miami Campus referred to as “Apartment Building #35 (La Gorce House)” located at 1233 Dickinson Drive, a Local Historic Landmark, lengthy legal description on file, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 46, at Page 81, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions, alterations and sitework. 26-1308 approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:06
  17. VIII. OLD BUSINESS ▶ jump to 170:32
  18. 15 5:45 PM Meeting Break
  19. IX. NEW BUSINESS ▶ jump to 172:06
  20. 16 5:51 PM Meeting Resumes
  21. X. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 175:51
  22. VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
  23. XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  24. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2025-011 and COA (SP) 2025-027: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 2509 Indian Mound Trail, legally described as Lot 3, Block 3, 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. The applicant is also requesting to unify two adjacent single-family properties into one parcel and the issuance of an Accelerated Special Certificate of Appropriateness and design approval to join single-family residences to create one single-family residence, and design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (6) for ground area coverage, and Article 2 Section 2-101 D (4) for the side and rear setback, Article 6. 25-1172 approved Pass
  25. XII. ADJOURNMENT
  26. 20 NOTE
  27. 21 Procedures - Deputy City Attoney Throckmorton not present. This discussion to be continued at the next meeting.
  28. 1. May is National Historic Preservation Month - Board member Schild has requested staff present "The State of Historic Preservation in Coral Gables" at the City Commission meeting. Staff has requested board members send talking points. Chair Maxwell is requesting at least three board members attend.
  29. 2. Chair Maxwell has sent the City Commission a proposal to purchase a 1925 four unit George Fink Building on Salamanca Avenue and Galiano Street (two parcels, one property). It is for sale for $2 million. Mr. Maxwell feels it is one of the best apartment buildings remaining in the North, attached to a vacant lot. Chair Maxwell has provided the City Commission financing proposals. Staff will forward this information to all board members.
  30. 28 This meeting was Adjourned at 7:17 PM.