Historic Preservation Board

Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room

Agenda — 32 items

1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 13, 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. Accordingly, only individuals who wish to provide public comment in this format, may appear and provide those comments via Zoom. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88413827534. 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. Join Zoom Meeting 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.
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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 February 13, 2025 25-8790 approved Pass
8. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
9. V. PUBLIC HEARING
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11. VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS:
12. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2023-001: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 645 Majorca Avenue, legally described as Lot 27, Block 16, 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. 24-8495 approved Pass
13. 2. CASE FILE LHD 2025-002: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1139 Venetia Avenue, legally described as Lot 5, Block 36, 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. 25-8775 approved Pass
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15. 13 4:27 PM - Board Member Ana Alvarez arrived to the meeting.
16. VII. AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION:
17. 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 717 North Greenway Drive, a Contributing Resource within the "Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District." legally described as Lots 23 and 24, Block 23, 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. (Historic Preservation Board Meeting of March 13, 2025, Vote: 8-0 (one member abstaining). 25-8776 approved Pass
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19. VIII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
20. 1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-005: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4005 Santa Maria Street, legally described as Lot 2 & N 25 Feet Lot 3, Block 96, Coral Gables Country Club Section 5, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 23, at Page 55, 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) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum side setback. 25-8777 approved Pass
21. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-009 REVISED: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1104 Malaga Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 5-11 Inclusive, Block 12, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part One, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 106 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requesting design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework was granted approval with conditions on April 17, 2024. The revision requests design approval for changes to the proposed additions. 25-8778 approved Pass
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23. IX. OLD BUSINESS
24. X. NEW BUSINESS
25. XII. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
26. XIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
27. 24 North Ponce Historic Property Study - City Commission made a motion to pass funding and include the Flagler section. The agreement is in process.
28. XIV. ADJOURNMENT
29. 26 NOTE
30. 26 1. Board member Ebbert reminded the Board that a park has been named after Sally & Jim Jude. The park is Sunrise Harbor Park. On Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM the park is going to be renamed James & Sally Jude Park. Interesting fact: Dr. Jude invented CPR. 2. MacFarlane Homestead and Golden Gate Subdivision - There is an unveiling of a new historic marker on the corner of Grand Avenue and US 1 on Tuesday, March 18th at 10:30 AM. Invitation will be forwarded to the Board. 3. The Merrick House is hosting a Vintage Market with purveyors and vendors of vintage goods. This event is on Sunday, March 15, 2025, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 4. Streetlights - There is a meeting scheduled with the city and FPL on March 31, 2025 in the afternoon.
31. 29 1. The City Clerk has sent an automated email to all board members to remind them to submit their application to be considered for reappointment. Board members can continue to serve until reappointed or replaced.
32. 31 The meeting was adjorned at 7:28 PM.