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May 15, 2024 ·4:00 PM Final

City Hall, Commission Chambers

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  2. 2 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on May 15, 2024, 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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  4. I. CALL TO ORDER
  5. II. ROLL CALL
  6. 5 This meeting was called to order at 4:08 P.M.
  7. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  8. 7 Minutes will be provided at the upcoming meeting.
  9. IV. ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEFERRAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM
  10. V. PUBLIC HEARING
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  12. 10 Item LHD 2024-002 will be deferred to the June 20, 2024 Historic Preservation Board Meeting
  13. VI. AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF
  14. 1. A Resolution from the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 112-116 Alhambra Circle, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 22, Coral Gables Section “L,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 85, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic Preservation Board Meeting of May 15, 2024, Vote: 5-0, four members absent). 24-7460 adopted Pass
  15. VIII. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
  16. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2024-002: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 3519 Toledo Street, legally described as Lots 18 & 19, Block 40, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Three, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 52, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. 24-7461 Deferred
  17. 15 Case File LHD 2024-002 to be deferred to the June 20, 2024 Historic Preservation Board Meeting. Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  18. VII. CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
  19. 3. CASE FILE LHD 2024-004: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 236 Aledo Avenue, legally described as Lots 4 to 7 inclusive, Block 18, Coconut Grove Section Part One, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 25, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. 24-7463 approved Pass
  20. 16 DESOTO FOUNTAIN - Hermes Diaz, Public Works Director, Melissa DeZayas, Transportation Engineer There is an opportunity for a federal grant through the state for improvements at the DeSoto Circle. The application requires a resolution of the City Commission showing they are in favor of moving forward with the application. Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
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  22. IX. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
  23. 1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-031: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1260 South Greenway Drive, a Contributing Resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District,” legally described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 5, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 13 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)#10c for the proposed new driveway. 24-7464 approved Pass
  24. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-016: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 2610 Alhambra Circle, a Contributing Resource within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lot 3, Block 13, Coral Gables Section “D,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 74 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval to enclose the front porch. 24-7465 approved Pass
  25. 3. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-015: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 57 Campina Court, a Contributing Resource within the “Campina Court Historic District,” legally described as East ½ of Lot 8 & Lot 9, Block 3, Coral Gables Flagler Street Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 12 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the installation of an S-tile roof. 24-7466 Denied Pass
  26. 4. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-017: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 65 Campina Court, a Contributing Resource within the “Campina Court Historic District,” legally described as Lot 7 & W ½ Lot 8, Block 3, Coral Gables Flagler Street Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 12 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the installation of an S-tile roof. 24-7467 Withdrawn
  27. IX. OLD BUSINESS
  28. X. NEW BUSINESS
  29. XI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  30. XII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  31. 1. Future grant opportunity for a traffic calming project at the De Soto Fountain Plaza.
  32. 2. Florida Power & Light undergrounding utilities in historic districts.
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  34. 30 ADJOURNMENT
  35. 1. The next HPB meeting will be on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 is a city holiday.
  36. 31 NOTE
  37. 2. 1221 Milan Avenue - The designation was overturned at the June 7, 2024 City commission meeting. Board Members discussed the need to be more specific and detailed in the motions and also have a workshop for incoming City Commissioners to educate them on preservation.
  38. 3. Streetlights - The motion at City Commission was to defer the resolution that was passed. The City Manager's Office is working on scheduling a meeting with FPL where a representative of the Historic Preservation Board and the Landmark Advisory Board will be present.
  39. 33 ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
  40. 34 1. The Historical Resources Office has been receiving requests for minor modifications to buildings, roofs, front doors, etc. Ms. Pernas will circulate a presentation by the State Historic Office on acceptable materials that can be used.
  41. 40 This meeting was adjourned at 6:16 P.M.