Historic Preservation Board

City Hall, Commission Chambers

Agenda — 22 items

1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025, 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 4:08 PM.
6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7. 1. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of June 12, 2025. 25-9380 approved Pass
8. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA - None
9. V. PUBLIC HEARING
10. VI. AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF
11. 1. A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 4125 Santa Maria Street, a Contributing Resource within the “Santa Maria Street Historic District,” legally described as Lots 9 & 10, Block 96, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Five, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 23, at Page 55 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 10, 2025, Vote: 8-0, one member absent). 25-9377 approved Pass
12. VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
13. 1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-018: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 405 Viscaya Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “French Normandy Village Historic District,” legally described as Portions of Lots 10 & 11, Block 4, The French Village of Coral Gables, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 29, at Page 71, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests after-the-fact design approval for the installation of impact-resistant windows and doors. 25-9139 Continued Pass
14. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-009: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1541 Sopera Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as W ½ Lot 16 & All Lot 17 & E ½ Lot 18, Block 56, Coral Gables Country Club Section 4, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 57, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and detached garage, and sitework. A variance has also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) c. of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum rear setback for detached auxiliary structure. 25-9378 approved Pass
15. VIII. OLD BUSINESS
16. IX. NEW BUSINESS
17. X. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
18. 1. Commission approved Hope's windows for replacement of the City Hall windows.
19. XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
20. XII. ADJOURNMENT
21. 19 NOTE
22. 21 This meeting was Adjourned at 5:42 PM.