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January 24, 2024 ·4:00 PM Final

City Hall, Commission Chambers

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Agenda — 31 items

  1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 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. 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 *
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. I. CALL TO ORDER
  4. II. ROLL CALL
  5. 4 Previous meeting minutes will be available at the next meeting.
  6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  7. 2. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes December 14, 2023 24-6949
  8. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
  9. V. PUBLIC HEARING
  10. VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
  11. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2023-010: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 241 Romano Avenue, legally described as Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, Coral Gables 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. 24-6942 approved Pass
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  13. VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
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  15. 1. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-025: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 902 South Greenway Drive, a Contributing Resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District” and the “Coral Rock Residences Thematic Group,” legally described as Lots 14 & 15, Block 36, 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. The application requests design approval for the construction of a one-story detached auxiliary structure and sitework. 24-6943 approved Pass
  16. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-027: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1216 Castile Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Castile Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot C, Block 7, 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 alterations to the existing residence, the construction of a freestanding gazebo, and sitework. 24-6944 approved Pass
  17. 3. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-029: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness, in accordance with Article 8, Section 8-104 (D) (2) of the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code, for the public right-of-way adjacent to 216 and 224 Catalonia Avenue, 3000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 203 University Drive, and 225 Malaga Avenue, legally described as Lots 8 through 20, Block 29, Coral Gables Crafts Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 40, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The applicant is requesting a recommendation of approval for an amendment to the City Plan for the vacation of the alley and the abandonment and vacation of a portion of University Drive. The proposed development is also a receiving site for Transfer of Development Rights. The following historically designated properties are within five hundred (500) feet of the proposed development: - Historic “White Way” Street Lights, a Local Historic Landmark, located on Riviera Drive between Anastasia Avenue and University Drive and on University Drive between Bird Road and Ponce de Leon Boulevard. - 2901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, legally described as Tract E, Plaza Coral Gables, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 173, Page 078 of the Public Record of Miami-Dade County, Florida. - 247 Malaga Avenue, legally described as Lots 26 & 27, Block 29, Coral Gables Crafts Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 40 of the Public Record of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Therefore, per Section 14-204.6 (A) (3) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code, the Historic Preservation Board’s review and approval of the proposed development is required to determine if the proposal adversely affects the historic, architectural, or aesthetic character of the historic properties. 24-6945 Denied Pass
  18. VIII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
  19. IX. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
  20. 1. Replacement of Historic-Style Streetlights with Non-Conforming Streetlights - The motion made at the December 14, 2023 meeting was presented to City Commission but was not adopted. The City Commission did direct the Historic Preservation Board and the Landmark Advisory Board to have a joint meeting to discuss replacement and standards for streetlights. Staff is working on a date for this meeting.
  21. X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  22. 2. 5005 Hammocks Park Boulevard – An appeal has been received and the hearing will be at the March 12, 2024, City Commission meeting.
  23. XI. OLD BUSINESS
  24. XII. NEW BUSINESS
  25. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  26. 1. FPL Catalog - Coral Gables streetlights removed from catalog in 2017 by the Public Service Commission (PSC). FPL removed the silver poles due to the directive from the PSC to change the light source to require LED lights.
  27. 23 NOTE
  28. 2. City Plan – Streetlights were designated in 1981. The plan discusses the lights and the intent of the white way path but does not give more information on streetlights.
  29. 3. Legislative Update by Board Member Silva – The bill that would strip anything in a flood zone from local historic preservation protection is moving through the State Senate. It’s been through one committee and passed. It has two more committees to go. Stephanie Throckmorton, Deputy City Attorney, has advised that this issue is part of their legislative agenda. Deputy City Attorney Throckmorton will provide last year’s resolution in order to create a new motion for historic preservation in flood zones.
  30. 4. Matheson Hammock Properties – Ms. Spain was contacted by Dolly McIntyre regarding a story done by Rocco Ceo, UM Professor of Architecture. Ms. McIntyre wanted to know if the properties in the story were being restored and maintained.
  31. 1. Map of Flood Zones – Staff is working with GIS Manager Mark Hebert on a map to overlay the flood zones. There are two items in this zone that may affect us. Staff to contact the two properties in the flood zone to obtain willing designation.