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January 15, 2026 ·4:00 PM Final

City Hall, Commission Chambers

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Agenda — 28 items

  1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 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 Commission Chambers. 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 4:07 PM.
  6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  7. 1. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for December 18, 2025 with Corrections 02.12.2026 26-1017 Deferred
  8. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
  9. V. PUBLIC HEARING
  10. VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
  11. 2. 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 Deferred
  12. 3. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-001: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1341 Obispo Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Obispo Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot 31, Block 18, 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. A variance has also been requested from Section 10-103 B (4) b. of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum driveway and paving setback. 26-1013 Deferred
  13. 12 This item will be deferred to the February 12, 2026 Historic Preservation Board meeting.
  14. 4. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-001: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 814 Santiago Street, a Contributing Resource within the “Santiago Street Historic District,” legally described as South ½ Lot 6 & All of Lots 7 & 8, Block 2, Mariana Place, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 9, at Page 111, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations and sitework. A variance has also been requested from Section 2-101 D (4) c. of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum rear setback. 26-1014 approved Pass
  15. 14 PAGE BREAK
  16. 5. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-002: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1116 Obispo Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Obispo Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot 8 & East ½ Lot 7 & Lot 9, Block 16, 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 and sitework. 26-1015 Denied Pass
  17. 6. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-003: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 2039 Alhambra Circle, a Contributing Resource within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lot 1, 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. 26-1016 approved Pass
  18. VIII. OLD BUSINESS
  19. IX. NEW BUSINESS
  20. X. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  21. 1. Gondola Building - City Commission had approved to write a letter to the state regarding the reconstruction of the Gondola Building. They requested it be moved near the tennis center. Approval was received from the State Historic Preservation Office.
  22. XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  23. 2. Time Limits - Deputy City Attorney, Stephanie Throckmorton, will have updates for the board on this item at the next meeting.
  24. XII. ADJOURNMENT
  25. 3. North Ponce Survey - This study is ongoing. Staff is working with the vendor on how to package. It will be presented to this board when available.
  26. 22 PAGE BREAK
  27. 23 NOTE
  28. 26 This meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM.