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February 13, 2025 ·4:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 31 items

  1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 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.
  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 Minutes for December 19, 2024 25-8648 approved Pass
  8. 2. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for January 13, 2025 25-8649 approved Pass
  9. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
  10. V. PUBLIC HEARING
  11. VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
  12. 1. Chairperson Maxwell made a change to the order of the agenda, allowing Case File COA (SP) 2025-006 to be heard first. No other changes were made.
  13. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2024-014, for the consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 410 Minorca Avenue, legally described as Lots 10 & 11, Block 4, 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. 25-8630 approved Pass
  14. VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
  15. 1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-004: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 2420 Madrid Street, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as the South 25 Feet of Lot 4 and Lot 5 Less the South 5 Feet, Block 8, Coral Gables Section “D” Revised Plat, 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 an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework. 25-8631 approved Pass
  16. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-002: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 2806 Granada Boulevard, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 2, Block 19, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part One, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 108 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions to the residence and sitework. 25-8632 approved Pass
  17. 3. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-006: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 3443 Segovia Street, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as All of Block 128, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Six, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 20, at Page 1 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the installation of public art. 25-8633 approved Pass
  18. VIII. OLD BUSINESS
  19. 16 Board Member Durana recused himself from this item because of a conflict of interest and left the room.
  20. IX. NEW BUSINESS
  21. 1. Update on the North Ponce Historic Survey
  22. X. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  23. XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  24. 1. An update about the on-going projects at the Biltmore Hotel was provided by staff. Board Member Silva raised concern about the vegetation growing on the exterior of the building.
  25. XII. ADJOURNMENT
  26. 2. An update was provided regarding the City Hall Assessment and structural repairs. Scope of work is being finalized for R.J. Heisenbottle Architects to begin the assessment.
  27. 22 NOTE
  28. 24 Staff provided an update on the process for the historic property survey of the North Ponce Section. The City Commission has requested the survey is completed as soon as possible. The quotes range from $98,000.00 to $150,000.00+. Due to the amount, a bid waiver approved by the City Commission is required. The request will be placed on the following February 25, 2025 City Commission agenda.
  29. 2. Transfers of Development Rights (TDRs)
  30. 26 Staff is working with the Assistant Planning and Zoning Director, Jennifer Garcia, on a potential update to the City's Zoning Code for the expansion of TDR sending and receiving sites. If the Board has comments they would like to see included, they should reach out to staff. Any proposed changes would come before this Board prior to implementation.
  31. 30 This meeting was adjourned at 5:58 PM.