Historic Preservation Board

Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room

Agenda — 26 items

1. 1 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, 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 Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room. 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.
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3. I. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:01
4. II. ROLL CALL
5. 4 This meeting was Called To Order at 4:06 PM.
6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 3:12
7. 1. Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for July 16, 2026 26-1910 approved Pass
8. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
9. V. PUBLIC HEARING
10. VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
11. 9 Case File COA (SP) 2026-020 Will be heard first.
12. 1. CASE FILE LHD 2026-004: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1307 Lisbon Street, legally described as Lot 2, Block 58, 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. 26-1890 approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:24
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14. VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATNESS
15. 2. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-020: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1137 Obispo Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 21, Block 17, Coral Gables Section “C,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at page 26, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for an addition and carport and alterations to the residence and sitework. A variance has also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) b. i. of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum east and west side setbacks of the new addition and carport. 26-1892 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:15
16. 3. CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-023: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1116 Alberca Street, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 19, Block 2, Granada Place Section Amended Plat, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 13, at page 51, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence 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 the new addition. 26-1893 approved Pass ▶ jump to 66:52
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18. VIII. OLD BUSINESS ▶ jump to 90:48
19. IX. NEW BUSINESS ▶ jump to 93:07
20. X. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
21. XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
22. XII. ADJOURNMENT
23. 21 NOTE
24. 1. North Ponce Study - Staff will share a copy of the North Ponce survey with the board in draft form.
25. 2. City Hall Doors - The board revisited concerns about the doors at City Hall. A suggestion was made to install glass or another compatible door system within the recessed entry area without altering the original historic doors. The board member noted that this approach could be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. The comment was noted for consideration.
26. 3. Staff to work with BOA on low e-glass - Staff reported that direction had been received from the Mayor’s Office and City Manager’s Office to work with the Board of Architects on guidelines or discussion points regarding the appropriate use of low-E glass in historic properties. Staff noted that historic window approvals have become increasingly difficult because some manufacturers are leaving Florida or are no longer renewing their NOAs, making it harder to obtain historically compatible window configurations.

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